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Seccombe Lake Park focus for San Bernardino

Gossip

Generation Now organized cleanups

Hollywood Gossip Returns

June 26, 2014

FNX|First Nations Experience Indigenous TV Network Approved for Satellite Carriage

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Volunteers getting ready to roam the Seccombe Lake Park for trash during San Bernardino Generation Nowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bi-weekly park cleanup event on Saturday June 14. By Anthony Victoria

atthew Greenleaf, 28, visited Seccombe Lake as a young child almost daily in the 1990â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Along with friends and family, he would feed

the ducks and run around the fields of the 45-acre park. Today, as a member of youth organization San Bernardino Generation Now (SBGN), he ensures that the park maintains its pride and dignity by organizing

residents to take action. In the past two months, Greenleaf, with the help of SBGN members and San Bernardino residents, have organized bi-weekly

Cleanup cont. on next page

DACA renewal workshop to be held at Riverside Community College June 27

By Anthony Victoria

on-profit organization Collective for Community Progress (CCP) will be holding a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) clinic on Friday, June 27 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Riverside Community College located on 4800 Magnolia Ave. in Riverside. On June 5, Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson announced the process for young non-citizens to renew their enrollment in the DACA program. Renewal ensures current DACA holders will continue to be excluded from deportation for another two-year period. They will continue to have work authorization and be eligible to receive a social security number. Additionally, in nearly every state, DACA holders can DACA, cont. on next page

NX, First Nations Experience, the first and only public TV network in the U.S. dedicated to Native American and World Indigenous content, has been approved as a fulltime channel on the Public Television Interconnect System. This major advancement means public stations across the country will soon have satellite access to FNX. The Public Television Interconnection Committee approved the FNX request at the recent PBS Annual Meeting in San Francisco.

"The Turn Up" Youth Conference: Speaker will be former NBA Chicago Bulls Player Corey Benjamin

f you have any youth that would like to attend our Youth SMAART Conference "The Turn Up" this will be a FREE EVENT FOR YOUTH AGES 11-15. Educational Engaging Empowering. FREE LUNCH BUFFET.

Keynote Speaker will be former NBA Chicago Bulls Player Corey Benjamin and we will have an exciting event that will provide an opportunity for youth to learn and develop skills guiding them on their path to success. Register by July 21, 2014

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Members of UCR Poder tabling during an event on campus.

Monday July 28, 2014 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Splash Kingdom Waterpark, 1101 California Street Redlands, CA 92374

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cleanup dates where residents have the opportunity to not only put in community service hours, but network with other residents and to try to restore the park into a central city haven, as promised by former city leaders. “The premise is to do, instead of just talk,” he said. “Something this easy and impactful should be done consistently. We need to help behind the scenes and in plain sight.” The park first opened in 1947— five years after Mayor W.C. Seccombe persuaded the city council to buy 12 ½ acres of land north of 5th St. that contained a marsh. Once a go-to spot for many of the city’s middle class military families from Norton Air Force base, the park is now a popular destination for many of the unfortunate homeless residents. Recently, it has been a spot for controversy. Police are routinely patrolling the park to make sure there are no acts of loitering, drunk in public, suspicious vehicles, indecent exposure, petty thefts, vandalism and illegal dumping. Former Rialto Eisenhower basket-

ball coach and athletic director Steve Johnson was shot while stopping at the park in the evening hours of January 21, 2013. Additionally, there have been reports of dead bodies being found in the lake. When Greenleaf and SBGN photographer Fabian Torres arrived at the park on June 14 for the first park cleanup of the month, they noticed there were piles of trash ranging from ripped up trash bags, cigarette butts, and diapers laying around near the baseball field and the lake. They were not to be discouraged. Greenleaf explained that seeing the park in such a state does not anger him, but instead inspires him to take action. A recent video produced by Greenleaf and Torres explains their aspirations in wanting to revitalize the park. “It shows San Bernardino at its worst and at its best,” he surmised. “It’s a beautiful park. Our city has the hardest times of any city in this country. To go out there and see how bad it can get and then to clean it up and see how beautiful it is, is what we are trying to do.” 30 people showed up on June 14, the most SBGN has garnered dur-

ing the park clean-ups with many new volunteers showing up for the first time. Greenleaf was impressed with the dedication residents demonstrated in showing care and community. “The passion that was conveyed was amazing and inspirational,” said Greenleaf. “You had people that didn’t know each other come together. They could have been doing anything, but they chose to come out.” The next cleanup is scheduled for June 28 at 5 p.m. at Seccombe Lake Park. Volunteers who show up are expected to meet San Bernardino Generation Now members by the softball fields. The cleanup will consist of picking up trash, sweeping, repairing whatever needs repair, and interacting with the community. Volunteers should bring rakes, brooms, shovels, gloves and any other possible tools. Trash bags, disposable gloves, and water will be provided. In addition, there is a softball game planned after the cleanup. You can contact Matthew Greenleaf at greenleafmatthew@yahoo.com.

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Above: San Bernardino Generation Now park cleanup organizer Matthew Greenleaf.

Below: San Bernardino Generation Now member Jorge Heredia, 23, picking up wet leaves during the park clean up on Saturday June 14 at Seccombe Lake Park.

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Cal State San Bernardino students who took part in San Bernardino Generation Now’s park cleanup on Saturday June 14. DACA

obtain a driver’s license. As of April 2014, more than 560,000 individuals have received DACA, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Under the supervision of the Secretary, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin accepting renewal requests and requests for DACA from individuals who have not previously tried to apply for the program. The renewal process begins by filing the new version of Form I821D (Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), Form I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization), and the I-765 Worksheet. There is a filing and biometrics (fingerprints and photo) fee associated with Form I765 totaling $465 as well as a background check. CCP, with the assistance of Mi Familia Vota, California Partnerships, the Immigration Law Offices of Hadley, the Associated Students of RCC, the Chicano Student Programs at UC Riverside, Naleo, and Mexican Consulate (Consulado Mexicano), and Poder at UC Riverside, will provide free legal assistance, DACA application assistance for both renewing applicants and first-time applicants, along with information on Medical assistance and the California DREAM Act. “Ever since DACA got an-

Photo Courtesy Collective for Community Progress

An undocumented UC Riverside student speaks during an action in 2012. nounced, we took action immediately,” explained Italia Garcia, the information specialist with CCP. “Lawyers or people claim to assist these people with this process charge a lot of money. We provide free service, including legal assistance at no cost. By providing this free assistance, that’s how we feel we are helping the community out the most.” CCP was recently established two months ago, however according to Garcia, the group that is

mainly composed of college graduate students began to do work relating to DACA back when it was first authorized in 2012. Along with the help of several organizations, they successfully organized two clinics in August and October of that year, garnering participation of over a thousand residents. For more information, contact Italia Garcia or Carlos Castellanos at (951) 892-0910 or by email, c4cprogess@gmail.com.

Chamber prepares for “It’s a Great Day for Business in San Bernardino” Golf Tournament

he San Bernardino Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their annual “It’s a Great Day for Business in San Bernardino” Golf Tournament benefiting the San Bernardino Area Chamber of Commerce at the San Bernardino Golf Club at 1494 South Waterman Avenue in San Bernardino, commencing at 11:00 a.m. The package includes on-course competitions, goody bag, raffle for a year’s unlimited free golf at the course for one lucky winner, lunch, beer and soda during the game, team prizes, awards and a great buffet dinner at the end of the day. The Cummings Auto Group have sponsored the hole-in-one competition where some lucky participant could win a brand new 2014XV Subaru Crosstrek, other sponsorship opportunities are still available ranging from a tee sponsor for as little as $100.00 to a dinner sponsor for $2,500.00. The event is open to the public and a place may be reserved by contacting the Chamber at (909) 885-7515, the cost is $95.00 per person (or a team of four for $380.00) which includes 18 holes of golf, lunch dinner and beverages throughout the game.

Gloria’s Corner

Gloria Macias Harrison

SBCCD Update:

ast fall the San Bernardino Community College District (SBCCD) Board of Trustees adopted a local hire policy to keep jobs and wages in the Inland Empire. A review of the projects administered by the Dis-

trict show that the policy has been implemented with great success. An analysis of the most recent data of the nine active Measure M Bond projects indicates an 80% use of local workforce. The value of the contracts is in excess of $15.5 million of which wages are a substantial component. Board Policy 6610 sets a 50% goal for participation of local hires and a 25% participation of lo-cal businesses in District bid projects. It is the Board's intent to not only meet the goals but to exceed them. The Board is committed to the use of local contractors, subcontractors and businesses and has invested time and effort to maintain extensive outreach in order to have sufficient local participation. The Policy defines "local" as individuals or businesses that reside or have their principal headquarters or staffed regional offices in the Inland Empire. Bid documents include language that advises all bidders of the District's strong preference that contractors hire local residents and that they participate in apprenticeship programs to ensure the ongoing development of a competently trained local workforce. Contractors must document their efforts to comply with the policy,

which requires a good faith, verified effort. In another action the SBCCD Board of Trustees installed new student trustees. Both campuses elect a student to represent their respective campus on the Board. The student trustees participate in all board actions except in closed sessions that discuss confidential personnel issues. Joining the Board are Alexis Panaguiton, a Respiratory Therapy student from Crafton Hills College and Tiffany Joy Guzman, a Liberal Arts major from San Bernardino Valley College. These trustees will have the opportunity to learn and participate in the discussion of the issues involved in the operation of the district and at the same time be a voice for students. Student Loans:

I have read and hear in various news articles and broadcasts the news that President Obama will use his executive power to expand and promote a program entitled "Pay As You Earn" that should help students with their student loans. This program limits monthly debt payments to 10% of the borrower's discretionary income. Additionally, the balance of a loan is forgiven after 20 years and as quickly as 10 years if the borrower works in public service. Currently approximately thirtyseven million Americans have some kind of student debt. According to the White House a large number of borrowers would qualify for the Pay As You Earn program. However it is estimated that only about 1.6 million have signed up for the program.

Inland Empire Community Newspapers • June 26, 2014 • Page A3 According to National Public Radio (NPR) people don't enroll for two reasons: 1) they are unaware of the program and 2) there are serious problems just trying to enroll. Also loan servicers do not find it in their short-term business interest to lower monthly payments. The expansion of the Pay As You Earn program will need much promotion and action has to be taken so that those companies that service these loans are willing to cooperate and not put up roadblocks to those seeking to enroll. Otherwise, only the very persistent and resourceful borrowers will successfully enroll. Save the Date:

gional Center Consumer Advisory Committee presents Monte Carlo Night from 5 to 8 p.m. at the IRC Conference Center, 1425 S. Waterman, San Bernardino. For information call 909.890.4776

Saturday & Sunday, June 28 & 29 - the High Desert Music Festival and BBQ Showdown at the Victorville Fairgrounds. Music will include Pop, Blues, Rock, Old School, and R&B. Pit masters will compete for prize money in this sanctioned smoke out by the Kansas City Barbeque Society. For information visit High Desert Festival

Saturday, June 28 - the Greater San Bernardino Kiwanis Club will host a Chili Cook-Off and Talent Show at Jones Elementary School, 700 N. F Street. The event is slated to start at noon. For entry and ticket information call 909.383.0370

Thursday, June 26 to August 10 - the Museum of History and Art, presents "Wild Transcendence" new painting by Rebecca Hamm depicting local landscape in flux due to both natural and man made pressures. The Museum is A favorite quote: located at 225 S. Euclid Ave, Ontario. For information and gallery "If man is to survive, he will hours call 909.395.2510 have learned to take delight in the essential differences between Friday, June 27 - the Redlands men and between cultures. He Bowl Summer Music Festival will learn that differences in starts its 2014 season with the San ideas and attitudes are a delight, Bernardino Symphony performing part of life's exciting variety, not "The Music of John Williams & something to fear" Andrew Lloyd Webber" under the direction of conductor Frank Fetta. Gene Roddenberry Popular vocalist Haqumal Sharpe and Brooke de Rosa join the orchestra for this performance of Gloria Macias Harrison is coaward winning movie and stage publisher of Inland Empire Comhits. Admission is free and per- munity Newspapers and can be formance starts at 8:15 p.m. reached at gloharrison@me.com Friday, June 27 - Inland Re-

Words to Think About: Public school system at crossroads By G. W. Abersold Ph.D.

ighty years ago when I entered the first grade, began my active advocacy for Public Education. I attended Roosevelt Hill Elementary School, followed by Bellaire, Ohio High School. I was an average student and graduated from High School in 1944. With encouragement of a minister and his recommendation I was accepted in a small religious college in Wollaston, Massachusetts. Following graduation from Seminary I began my pastoral work in Florida and was ordained in 1952, sixty two years ago. Until my retirement as a minister in 1997 I pastored ten churches. In every one there were a significant number of public school teachers. Through the years I have supported Public Education in many positive ways. The churches I served were always open for teachers union meetings. I also spoke regularly at PTA meetings. I was often the keynote speaker for District Teacher and Administration Staff meetings. I was Principal for the Day at several Elementary Schools. I have given the graduation address at several High Schools. I’ve spoken at over 300 seminars for staff members at Elementary Schools and Secondary Schools in the Inland Empire. The subject was usually on Stress Management. Currently I am an advocate for higher salaries for teachers; better benefits for them; higher academic

demands for them; mentoring for new teachers and the modification of lifetime tenure. Public schools obviously have problems. Buildings in need of repair; under staffed; violence, low wages, student intimidation; over regulation; plethora of students who don’t speak English. On and on. However, in my opinion, the benefits of Public Education outweigh the liabilities. How long has Public Education been a part of American history? Where and how did it start? In answering these two questions we must first consider two important items of information. The first two settlements in the New World were at Jamestown, Virginia in 1607 and Plymouth in 1620. A very important decision was made by both settlements shortly after landing in America. They started schools for the children. “The first tax-supported public school was in Dedham, Massachusetts and was run by Rev. Ralph Wheelock.” Family home teaching and church related schools were considered but were abandoned. In 1642 the Massachusetts Bay Colony made Public Education compulsory and other New England colonies followed. The most famous was the Boston Latin School, which is still in operation as a public high school. Early on the settlers decided that where there were fifty families in residence a school for children was mandatory. Where there were one hundred families, there must be a secondary school. Harvard College was established in 1636 in Newtown (now Cambridge.) It was the first higher ed-

ucation institution in America. The first printing press in the American Colonies was set up at Harvard College in 1638. In 1640 Henry Dunster became the President of Harvard College and he taught all the coursed that were offered. Jumping ahead. In 1827 the State of Massachusetts passed a law requiring all towns of more than 500 families to have a public high school open to all students. Many readers will know of the famous McGuffey Reader. It was the most famous and influential text book in the 19th century. It was published in 1836. Public Education in the United States is at a crossroad. We will either deal with its problems or soon it will fade into being an irrelevant icon. The high cost of operation, the increase in immigrants from many countries, the burden of tenured teachers, the decrease of students preparing for college and above all, the lack of dedicated teachers, have contributed to the demise, the increase in school violence and bullying among students. Amen. Selah. So be it.

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Yazmin Alvarez

Hungry?

Dig deep, food gets expensive this summer

here’s the beef?

Sitting on the shelf a little longer because prices in protein have spiked. Yep, protein just got more expensive, bro. As summer gets going, so will the need to dig deeper into pockets to pay for food at grocery stores and fast food restaurants as they up their prices. For those who didn’t feel the burn in their wallets over Memorial Day weekend as they grilled hamburgers and hot dogs will surely see a singe soon thanks to the new round of cost increase in beef, pork, dairy and produce. And the factors of the food spikes? Flooding, droughts and even diseases affecting animals. Leaves a nice taste in your mouth, doesn’t it? Yum. According to a post in Bloomberg Businessweek, “pork has climbed as a virus killed as many as 8 million hogs, reducing supplies. Beef prices are up after years of drought shrank cattle herds to the smallest since 1951. Prices for eggs and dairy products also have gained in the past 12 months as export demand grows.” And the price hikes will be felt everywhere since soaring costs in those items have all reached elevated levels in recent

months. What goes up must come down, right? Not quite. Either way, eating at fast food places or cooking up something healthy yourself will cost you more. And prices are expected to stay high during summer. Some eateries have already upped food costs. In-N-Out’s two-patty burger-the Double-Double--is up 15 cents raising the cost to $3.45, and that’s without cheese. Regular hamburgers and cheeseburgers went up 10 cents and that glorious, velvety milkshake and other drinks, up 5 cents. Not to mention they just raised menu prices last year. The prices at In-N-Out won’t be hurting my wallet too much since I really don’t frequent the place, unless I get some strange craving for a cheeseburger, well-done, animal-style and topped with three, count them, three french fries. But I will see a change on my receipt when I feast at Chipotle. Yep, they’re hiking prices too, and soon. The price jump for all menu items will be about 5 percent, upping the price of a burrito to about $7.40 and salads to almost $7 in the next few months. Again, it’s because of beef, pork and dairy prices. Because of this, chain executives at several food joints are passing the cost to customers. And while some restaurants choose to absorb the costs and not raise their prices, others are implementing cost control deals to lure the hungry. McDonald’s for instance, is offering “buy one, get one free” specials. You can head to the chain after 9 p.m. and get two Big Macs for the price of one. The deals are huge--so big that they’re smacked all over billboards off freeways. Can’t blame them, really. Business is business. But the real questions here… How much are you willing to pay and will you continue to go back? For me, at Chipotle, ignorance is blissfully tasty, just hold the cheese and guac, please. Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter with Inland Empire Community Newspapers and can be reached at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com or by calling 909-381-9898 ext. 207.

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Need violence control

In the wake of Elliot Rodger’s killing spree in Isla Vista politicians are once again calling for stricter gun-control laws. We all want these killings to stop. We all want this senseless violence to end. What we disagree on is the best way to achieve these goals.

of the warning signs can be found. Dr. David Healy found a 90 percent correlation to school shootings/mass shootings and the use of prescription selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) by the shooters. The warning signs are written right on the drug information sheets. These drugs all list California already has some of known side-effects of suicidal and the strictest gun-control laws in homicidal feelings. the nation and these were of no use in preventing this tragedy. Does that mean that these drugs Those bent on violence will al- should be banned? No. These ways find a means to carry out drugs benefit many people comtheir plans. So maybe we, as a so- bating depression and other psyciety, need to consider violence chiatric diagnoses. But a 90 control. percent correlation between these drugs and the latest tragedies canI don’t know the source of vio- not be ignored. lence. But I do know where some San Bernardino officials and res- to live here and work at the old airidents must start to contemplate a base. sad reality — our city is likely going to cease to exist as a gov- We never developed a viable ernment entity. economy on our own. We have cheap real estate, and yet our low Our city suffers from poverty property values have fostered the rates that cannot be found else- creation of slums rather than where in the country, and yet we growth. Demand for property condelude ourselves into thinking that tinues to rise around us, yet we our economic problems are con- stagnate. We have some of the nected to regular business cycles. most highly paid public employThis is not the case, as for decades ees around, but many don’t seem during the Cold War we enjoyed to live or spend money here. True, an economy based on the federal we have created many jobs and government’s choice to pay people lured companies such as Amazon Abolishing tenure may effec- dents, especially during the recent tively lead to silencing teachers’ Great Recession. voices — 98 percent of us have used tenure as a shield to fight for In my district we saw steady our students. growth in graduation rates, attendance, test scores, college eligibilIn my 30 years as a high school ity and admissions, even as class math teacher, I am thankful that size exploded, resources became I’ve been able to have frank dis- non-existent, libraries closed, and cussions and sometimes heated de- special programs were eliminated. bates with administrators and school board members involving Teachers and support staff pulled issues that directly impact my stu- together, worked above and be-

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to old facilities. The problem is that the people who take these jobs do not live in the city, and the jobs we create do not go to residents.

We can discuss public safety and bankruptcy all we want. But as the efforts aren’t being made to lift our city’s residents out of poverty, San Bernardino’s time as a city is coming to a close. Ian Oxnevad San Bernardino

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yond, and held those potentially negative effects at bay.

And now, with light at the end of the tunnel, do we really want to take away teacher (and thereby, student) rights, believing our kids will benefit? What kind of lesson is that?

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We can’t expect our legislators to keep us safe. There is no law that can ever be written and enforced that absolves individuals or parents from being responsible people.

No effort in bringing people out of poverty in SB

The VA medical centers I and the ter than our “civilian” medical other veterans I know use are as groups. The ER addresses emergood as and in some respects bet- gency or urgent problems immediately. For routine care the waiting times to see a specialist are about the same and getting in to see our primary care physicians is normally shorter. This is impressive as Mailing Address: P.O. Box 110, Colton, CA 92324 • Office Location: 1809 Commercenter West, San Bernardino, CA 92408 all have patient loads multiples of Letters are printed in the order they are received and are subject to editing for clarity. what they were designed for.

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As a gun owner I recognize that I have an obligation to fully understand how my guns work and the risks involved in using them. As a parent and grandparent with children in my home I have even more responsibility to keep them safe. Those using SSRIs and parents whose children are taking SSRIs have similar responsibilities.

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While my civilian medical group is just now computerizing the VA has been for some time. When a

fellow veteran became sick while traveling the VA medical center he went to had access to his records.

As with the U.S. Postal Service it is Congress who is the problem. The VA is doing a great job with limited resources and if there are a few miscreants find an organization without any — including yours. Chris Daly Yucaipa

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Youth Action Project addresses illiteracy through Book Exchange of life.” Despite being proud of the work Brown and Dixon did in organizing the event, Williams said the task will not be easy. The main goal for the YAP CEO is to get people engaged and interested. “We realize by organizing this small event, we we’re not going to change everything,” explained Williams. “The idea was to get people to do something. The success of it will depend if people are interested.”

By Anthony Victoria

an Bernardino resident and Cal State San Bernardino sociology student Stacy Robinson walked into the New Hope Family Life Center on Saturday, June 21 to study and bring her son and nephew Malakhi and Solomon, both 6, to the Dorothy Inghram Library inside to read as they do every weekend. She noticed there was a table that had books laid out across on top of it and several boxes with many more in them underneath. As she found out that organizers from non-profit organization Youth Action Project were organizing a book exchange and donation event to fight against illiteracy, she seemed almost disappointed that she did not know about it, expressing she would have gladly brought in a stack of books. The fight against illiteracy is one that Robinson believes can be won through family support and community engagement. “Being from a disadvantaged background, it’s surprising to see that they don’t have that in their households,” she said. “I have always had that through my mother’s efforts. Even though we grew up poor, we still read because she made us. Which is why I promote these type of things all the time.” With over 300 novels, textbooks, encyclopedias, children’s books, and other educational material like pens, pencils, and bags being handed out, YAP ensured residents

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Members of non-profit organization Youth Action Project during the Book Exchange event at the New Hope Family Life Center in San Bernardino. walked out with what they refer to as “Tools for Graduate Success”. The project was the idea of organizers Cherrise Brown and Brittni Dixon. YAP Chief Executive Officer Joseph Williams acted as an advisor, mainly stepping back and letting the young women come up with project goals. According to Brown, volunteers who helped organize the book exchange event were college and graduate students, many of them students at Cal State San Bernardino. Throughout the week leading up to the Book Exchange, several people dropped books off at the San Bernardino Employment Training Agency (SBETA)

office. Brown also explained that residents interested in donating books can directly take them to the Dorothy Ingram library. “I think it’s a very positive thing,” said Brown. “A lot of people don’t have access to tools to read. Some homes don’t have the money to have books. This is a positive event for people to come out and donate books for others who don’t have that support. I hope we keep this going.” A recent report by the WriteExpress Corporation pointed out that 1 in 4 children in the United States will grow up without learning how to read. Additionally, a report written by the Register-Herald ex-

plained that nearly 85% of the juveniles who face trial in the juvenile court system are functionally illiterate, proving that there is a close relationship between illiteracy and crime. More than 60% of all inmates are functionally illiterate. As of 2011, the United States is the only free-market OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) nation where the current generation is less well educated than the previous. “It’s a crisis,” said Williams. “There are people who can’t read or do math. By addressing these skills, we are increasing the quality

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Malakhi Robinson, 6, looks through books during Youth Action Project’s Book Exchange event on Saturday June 21.

GT resident, CSUSB Psychology student headed to D.C. for Panetta internship

risten Ramos, a senior at Cal State San Bernardino, has been selected by the Panetta Institute for Public Policy to serve in its prestigious congressional internship program this summer and fall. One student from each of the California State University’s 23 campuses and one student each from the Dominican University of California, San Rafael; Santa Clara University; and, Saint Mary’s College of California, were selected. A Grand Terrace resident, the psychology major studying geography-global studies and minoring in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies graduated in the top 1 percent of her class from Colton High School in 2010. The accomplishment earned Ramos the President’s Academic Excellence Scholarship at CSUSB, where she currently holds a 3.7 GPA. Panetta interns must be junior or senior status during their internship, not yet applied for graduation, have demonstrated commitment to community and public service and exhibited superior academic achievement and leadership. Interns are nominated by the presidents of the 23 CSU campuses, as well as Dominican University of California and Santa Clara University, and approved for participation by the Panetta Institute and a representative from the CSU Chancellor’s Office. Ramos plans to graduate from CSUSB in June of 2015, and to pursue her goal of working at an international level. She plans to continue her education by pursuing a graduate degree in international relations, global affairs, political science or security studies. She first discovered that this

COURTESY PHOTO Kristen Ramos landed a congressional internship this summer and fall.

was the path she wanted to take as a freshman in 2011 and as a member of the Model United Nations Program. “Ideally, I would like to one day become Secretary of State. Wher-

ever I end up, I hope to be using the skills I have gained from CSUSB and the Panetta internship to help people and to change the world,” said Ramos. “Seeing the things going on in the world and the media I feel like I can help America the best in that kind of role.” Ramos is the oldest in her family. She has one younger brother, named Alex, who is currently a freshman at CSUSB. Her father, Gilbert Ramos, is a CSUSB alum, having graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration in 2004. The internship is part of the Panetta Institute, housed at Cal State Monterey Bay. It was founded in 1997 by former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and his wife Sylvia, and it serves the entire California State University

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perts. In addition, the interns may earn up to 20 academic credits after they submit a 20-page research paper and a journal of their experiences. Ramos is preparing for her internship by doing more research into the program and Congress, as well as by talking to past recipients of the program. She said she is nervous, but at the same time excited to gain handson experience. Ramos offered some advice to those applying for this internship in the future. “Give the application process your time, and make sure to prove you deserve it based on your grades and activities.” For more information, visit the Panetta Institute website at http://www.panettainstitute.org.

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10:30pm. Redlands City Council members will continue their Coffee with the Council community meetings. at Augie’s Coffee House, 113 N. Fifth St. This is in keeping with the schedule of holding the meetings on the third Saturday of the month and is a change from earlier calendars which reported the meeting would be held a week earlier. The remaining schedule for this year’s Coffee with the Council meetings is included below. July 19 - Olive Avenue Market Sept. 20 - Cuca's Mexican Food Oct. 18 - Augie's Coffee House Nov. 15 - Olive Avenue Market

Waltz lessons will be held beginning Monday, May 5, through June 2 at the Redlands Community Center. The class runs Mondays from 6:45 to 8 p.m. (There will be no class on Monday, May 26, due to the Memorial Day holiday.) Registration fee is $8 per person for four weeks of lessons. Partners are not required. No dance experience is necessary. Walk-in registration is available at the Redlands Community Center or register online at www.cityofredlands.org/classes. For additional information, please call instructor Joe Sidor at (909) 792-6076. All classes are held at the Redlands Community Center Wednesday, June 25- 12;00 multi-purpose room. Lunch. CalRTA ( California Retired Teachers Association) Division 90, including Fontana, Colton and Rialto, will be having their bi-monthly meeting at Grace Lutheran Church, 539 Saturday, June 28-7:05pm at North Acacia Ave., Rialto, CA. San Manuel Stadium in San 92376. Lunch Menu includes: Bernardino. This event is hosted Teriyaki chicken, Meat Loaf, by ARMC’s Volunteer Auxiliary Baked Beans, Potato Salad/fruit. and the Inland Empire 66ers.For Price: $ 12.00. Reservations call more information about the or e-mail Wendy Bettar at (909) ARMC Fundraiser Night, or to 989-3194 or purchase tickets, call (909) 580- whbettar@verizon.net to con6340, or go to: http://www.ticket- firm your attendance. master.com/inland-empire-66ers-v s-rancho-cucamonga-sanbernardino-california-06-282014/event/0B004B75D38485B3? artistid=1200323&majorcatid=10 004&minorcatid=10. Please enter Thursday, June 26- 9amoffer code “Breathmobile” in the 12:30pm. Doubletree Hotel – Ondesignated box so your purchase tario Airport, 222 North Vineyard can benefit the Breathmobile® Avenue, Ontario, CA 91764 program. Parking: Complimentary. Bring ave. San Bernardino Ca 92405. 10-15 Resumes ● Dress Business Professional ● This is a free event for job seekers. Job Opportunities include: Inside Sales Reps, Outside Sales Reps, Account Executives, Saturday, June 21- 9am- Retail Managers, Account Man-

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Hundreds of ‘furever’ friends available at Mega Pet Adoption in Yucaipa

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If so, head over to Yucaipa Regional Park this weekend as hundreds of cats and dogs from local animal shelters will be looking for furever homes during the Homeward Bound Mega Pet Adoption Saturday and Sunday. The event, now in its third year, is a partnership between San Bernardino County Animal Care and Control, the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley and Yucaipa Animal Placement Society. The goal at the adoption event is to encourage people to come out and adopt from local agencies, said

Brian Cronin, division chief of animal care and control. “Maybe some aren’t quite ready yet, but are looking for a new addition. This is the place to find that support.” Over the weekend, the agencies will host 17 animal shelters and rescue groups including Beagles and Buddies, Great Pyrenees and Kitty Devore Rescue Network bringing out a total of 281 animal-74 cats and 207 dogs--ready for new homes. “From big dogs to smaller guys and feline friends, there will definitely be pet a for everyone looking,” Cronin said. Event festivities will included a DJ, incentives offered through adoption groups and raffles. Also

on hand will be more than a dozen vendors ranging in everything from dog groomers to animal behaviorists offering treats and tips for pets. Low-cost vaccinations and micro chipping will also be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. Vet services available will include $6 rabies shots, $10 combination vaccines and $20 micro chipping, according to event organizers. As part of the weekend event, pet adoption costs from the county shelter or agencies will be subsidized and offered at a reduced rate, thanks to a grant provided to the county agency. Admission is free to the Homeward Bound Mega Pet Adoption. Parking for the event will be

available at the Rick McCown Soccer Complex, 34240 Oak Glen Road in Yucaipa, and is directly adjacent to the area within Yucaipa Regional Park. For more information about the adoption event, updates or to view adoptable pets, visit the agency’s Facebook page at facebook.com/HomewardBoundPets or call (909) 386-9820.

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Hundreds of cats and dogs will be available during the third annual Homeward Bound Mega Pet Adoption in Yucaipa Saturday and Sunday.

ARMC is awarded Primary Stroke Certification

rrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) was recently awarded Primary Stroke Certification from the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP). Primary Stroke Certification serves as a notice that ARMC has the capacity to stabilize and treat acute stroke patients, provide acute care, and administer tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) and other acute therapies safely and efficiently. ARMC’s Primary Stroke Center first earned certification by HFAP in 2010. “This certification signifies that ARMC has demonstrated and is clearly committed to providing excellent stroke care to its patients,” said Josh Prober, Chief Executive Officer of HFAP. “Hospitals that have established stroke centers have demonstrated improved treatment, better patient outcomes, and reduced costs. Moreover, Primary Stroke Centers have the required infrastructure and protocols in place to stabilize and provide rapid and evidence-based care to acute stroke patients.” HFAP has been certifying stroke centers since 2006 and is the nation’s only accreditation program that certifies the full Stroke Continuum – Stroke Ready, Primary Stroke and Comprehensive Stroke. HFAP stroke certification differs from other certification programs in that it provides a three-year certification award with a mid-cycle review at 18 months. Hospitals must submit quarterly clinical performance measures to the HFAP office and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). “We are proud to once again achieve HFAP’s prestigious Primary Stroke Certification. Our staff has worked tirelessly to achieve this certification and it reflects our dedication to excellent patient care and service,” said ARMC Medical Director, Dr. Richard Pitts. “In awarding us Primary Stroke Certification, HFAP has provided us with the opportunity to celebrate the exceptional stroke care we provide to our patients and our commitment to the well-being of our community and surrounding communities,” said Dr. Miulli, a neurosurgeon and director of ARMC’s Stroke Program. HFAP is a not-for-profit accreditation organization with deeming authority from CMS. This authority allows HFAP to provide accreditation to all hospitals, ambulatory care/surgical facilities,

mental health facilities, physical rehabilitation facilities, clinical laboratories and critical access hospitals. The HFAP mission is to

advance high quality patient care visit http://www.hfap.org. specialty training. For more inforand safety through objective appli- ARMC is a leading teaching hos- mation about ARMC visit cation of recognized standards. For pital with 10 residency programs www.arrowheadmedcenter.org. more information about HFAP and more than 170 physicians in

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Mirasol Pelayo completes well-rounded prep career at Arroyo Valley High

By Harvey M. Kahn

espite playing four years of varsity soccer at Arroyo Valley High and being a two time all-San Andreas League performer, Mirasol Pelayo is not guaranteed a place on the roster for the upcoming season at Cal State San Bernardino. Pelayo is guaranteed an education on scholarship at Cal State based on her National Honors Society qualifications. Pelayo never played club soccer; instead developed her skills playing against her brother's in their backyard. "It was a little scary going right from middle school to the varsity at Arroyo Valley. It was a new

level. I'm not trying to brag but I was able to compete against most of the girls who played club soccer," said Pelayo. She combined being named Arroyo Valley's Ken Hubbs girl athlete of the year with her membership in the Calculus and Spanish clubs on campus. Pelayo's busy schedule included helping the Arroyo Valley tennis team to its first ever league championship. She was also this season's San Andreas League singles champ. Along with tennis partner Maria Chavez, she was a two-time CIF-doubles qualifier. Pelayo will major in mathematics at Cal State and plans to teach at the high school level in San Bernardino. "It's too early to say if I'll be a coach but I'd certainly

Buddy Prom. "Sometimes my students were depressed, so I would try to cheer them up. Most of the time they were happy to see me," said Pelayo. "I learned that you cannot take people for granite. They are not capable of the same things but they still are capable of great accomplishments. Working with these people is something that I will always enjoy." Pelayo was a

like to coach." She would consider teaching those with special needs. She was a mentor and friend to special needs students through the school's Best Buddies Program and accompanied one of her students to the school district's Best

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2014 Arroyo Valley High School graduate Mirasol Pelayo combined her advanced placement studies with championship athletic skills.

volunteer soccer coach at the Chivas Athletic Club for those U12. Pelayo is able to find time to refine her artistic drawing skills. She calls herself a visual artist who recreates people and landscapes by sight. She admitted not knowing anything about the Ken Hubbs Award prior to her nomination, which makes her volunteer work ever more impressive. "I looked into Ken Hubbs. Putting me up for such an award was a true honor. Being surrounded by all those great high school athletes at the ceremony was amazing. It was a good fit to be around those people."

"People's Champion" Stacey Navas ready to leave Cardinal City "step by by step" Redlands. Stacie Navas is an aspiring veterinarian who will attend Cal State Monterey Bay next year on scholarship and major in marine biology. The days of taking 0 period college preparatory classes at

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2014 San Bernardino High School graduate Stacie Navas will progress with highest recommendations from Cardinal City administration.

By Harvey M. Kahn

oth Navas and Hubbs Award winning boy athlete at SBHS Giovani Rivera faced serious scrutiny. School coaches Jason and Josh Doty's father John was a four-year teammate of Hubbs at Colton High. Hubbs and John Doty were on the 1954 Colton little League team that played in the title game in Williamsport. Cardinal football coach Jeff Imbiani's uncle was a contemporary of Hubbs. SBHS teacher John Finkleman is on the Hubbs Foundation Board of Directors. "I never heard of Ken Hubbs and I honestly did not think I was working hard enough to earn the award. I guess I did. I found out later how big the Hubbs Award is," said Navas. "No. I never made allleague in anything but many players in the San Andreas League said I should of." Navas was a four varsity member of the SBHS soccer team. She played volleyball and was on the track team for three years. She ran cross country as a freshman. Navas said she was motivated before every game by her father's advice through text messages in Spanish. Her parents came to America from Guatemala. Mills said that Navas earned her honors and respect on campus, including being presented team "Captain's Awards" and the "Cardinal Award." Navas was happy with a sash and medal for playing soccer at SBHS. Her volleyball coach Kim Imbriani presented her a sweater with the school logo embroidered on it. "The Hubbs Foundation gave me a fantastic watch and 50th year pin. I received a lot," said Navas, whose sister Nancy played soccer at SBHS and just graduated from the University of

SBHS at 6:20 a.m. are now over. "My first college class is at 1:00 p.m. It is paradise." Navas will play club soccer her first year and then go out for the school team as a sophomore. "I can see Stacie playing defense

on a college soccer team. We will keep in contact with her," said Mills. "I can see her coming back to SBHS as a coach. She would be a great one." Mills said that Navas filled in wherever needed on the track team. "I could do a lot of

events but none that outstanding. I qualified for the league finals in the high jump and long jump." Navas spent numerous hours volunteering as a member of the Navas, cont. on page 13

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NFL players Wright, Smith coach youth at GT High Skills on the field focused on improving passing, kicking, running and catching and it’s not very often a young athlete gets to learn from professionals.

“The best part about it is giving kids the opportunity to get better by working with NFL players and it’s free," said Shareece Wright. The camp also took time to talk with the kids about planning for their future by setting goals for themselves

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To sum up the different pieces of advice that he would want kids to leave the camp with in regards to how to approach life, “Know what you want to do and realize it takes lots and lots of hard work to get there,” said Wright. It takes many people getting involved to help host such an event, including Hayward Robinson, President of Grand Terrace Jr. All American Youth Football and Cheer as well as Grand Terrace Varsity Football Head Coach

Harold Strauss and his staff. “We are just all about community, family and giving back,” said Robinson. Colton hosted the camp last year and was scheduled to host it again this year but renovations to the football field forced the event to move to Grand Terrace. The camp plans on being back at Colton next year and for those who are interested in becoming involved, they can visit dbelitetraining.com.

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Children aged 5-18 worked on skills such as passing, kicking and running. Wright and Smith both graduated By Richard Dawson from Colton High School in 2005 hareece Wright of the San and were drafted to the NFL in Diego Chargers and Jimmy 2011. Smith of the Baltimore The one-day event was free for Ravens teamed up again for the boys and girls aged 5-18 and each 2nd Annual Different Breed Elite athlete received instructions from Skills & Drills Youth Camp at NFL players, DBE Trainers and Grand Terrace High School on Sat- coaches from Grand Terrace High School. urday, June 21.

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NFL players, Grand Terrace football coaches and volunteers pose together at the 2nd Annual Different Breed Elite Youth Skills and Drills Football Camp on June 21.

By Richard Dawson

he Inland Empire 66ers jumped out in front early but wound up falling at Rancho Cucamonga Quakes 4-3 during the California League second half opener on Thursday, June 20. Dennis Raben hit a two-run home run over the right field wall in the top of the first to put the 66ers out IECN PHOTOS RICHARD DAWSON in front. Raben has a team-high 9 home runs this season. Left: Juan Uribe of the Dodgers went 2 for 4 with a double during The Quakes got on the board in the fourth with a pair of runs. Juan his first rehab appearance with the Quakes on June 20. Uribe, rehabbing with the Quakes Right: Dennis Raben hit a two-run home run for the 66ers in a 4- before rejoining the Dodgers, led off with a single to center. Cory 3 loss to the Quakes on June 20.

Seager walked and Chris Jacobs singled to score Uribe from second. Seager scored on a strikeout throwing error by 66ers catcher Nick O’Laughlin to tie the game 22. Seager scored again for Rancho Cucamonga in the sixth. He was hit-by-a-pitch to start the inning and two wild pitches by Inland Empire starting pitcher Dan Tobik advanced Seager to third where he would score on a groundout by Jacobs to make it 3-2. Tobik finished having allowed three runs, two earned over 5 1/3 innings to take the loss for the 66ers. Quakes starter Jharel Cotton was

strong over seven innings, holding the 66ers to two runs on six hits while striking out nine to earn the win. Uribe hit a lead-off double in the eighth and scored on a single by Seager to add an insurance run that proved important. The 66ers threatened in the ninth but the comeback fell short. Cal Towey hit a one-out single and stole second with Joe Weik batting. Weik reached on an error by Quakes second baseman Brandon Dixon, allowing Towey to score and make it a one-run game. With the tying run aboard, O’Loughlin grounded in a 6-4-3 double play to end the game.

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Summer 2014: Stay local or venture out to summer music and movie events

Brews/Craft Beer Walk Headquar- When: Now through Sept. 27 ters at Sonja Stump Photography, Where: Morris Arboretum, 100 135 W. First St 909-626-1147. E. Northwestern Avenue Cost: Tickets: Reserved $17, Street Food Cinema: Simply put, General $12, Children $6 n f o : it’s movies in the park LA-style. I Blockbuster hits like Fight Club, www.streetfoodcinema.com Bridesmaids, The Wolf of Wall Street and classics such as E.T., Check back at iecn.com for sumThe Sandlot and Back to the Fu- mer music and movie events. ture hit outdoor big screens throughout the LA-area including Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter for Exposition, Glendale and Brook- Inland Empire Community Newsside parks for cool summer nights papers and can be reached at featuring dozens of food trucks. iecn.yazmin@gmail.gmail.com

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Street Food Cinema has a lineup of blockbuster hits and belly busting food trucks this summer for a cool movies in the park experience at historic Los Angeles landmarks. By Yazmin Alvarez

ummer is officially here and there’s no shortage of ways to take advantage of the extra hours of sunshine. Here’s a list of some local and day-trip cool summertime happenings in and around the Inland area. Stay local:

Summer Music Festival: Now in it’s 91st season, the 2014 Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival is the oldest continuously running summer music festival with no admission charge. This year’s lineup includes everything from the San Bernardino Symphony to the Glenn Miller Orchestra and even a production of “Hairspray” The Broadway Musical. All performances begin at 8:15 p.m. When: Tuesday and Friday evenings and selected Saturday’s, June 27 through Aug. 22 Where: Redlands Bowl, 25 Grant St in Redlands Cost: Free Info: Program schedule available at www.redlandsbowl.org or at 909-793-7316. Movies in the Park: The kids are out of school but look on the bright side, Colton offers plenty of outside activities including familyfriendly movies at the park. Hits

Gardens and Cal Poly Pomona’s Water Brigades Chapter. When: June 28, 4 to 8 p.m. Where: Claremont Village Cost: Tickets: $45 in advance, $50 day of event if available. Food tickets only, $20 in advance, $25 day of event if available. Backlot party tickets, $75/person and inPHOTO COURTESY REDLANDS BOWL cludes backlot party and the entire When: Now through Aug 1 The Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival kicks off this weekWhere: Rich Dauer, Davis, Flem- Craft Beer Walk event. end. Now celebrating it's 91st season, the event is free and runs ing, Rancho Med and Veterans Info: www.claremontbluesandthrough Aug. 22. brews.com or visit Blues & Park in Colton Cost: Free Info: 909-370-6153 like The Game Plan, Despicable Me 2 and The Lego Movie will be screening at several Colton parks including Rich Dauer Park, Davis Park and Fleming Park through August 1. For this girls, dress us as your favorite princess for the screening of Tangled, July 5.

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Jessie Gonzalez to pitch, play outfield at UCR next season

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essie Gonzalez slugged and pitched his way this year from Carter High School onto a scholarship to do the same next season at UC Riverside. Gon-

zalez was always a hard hitting outfielder for Carter but this year added the role of hard throwing ace pitcher for the two-time San Andreas League champion Lions. Gonzalez led Carter in nearly all statistical categories. His impressive foot-speed helped him to 24 stolen bases and a .436 batting average in 27 games. In need of starting pitching this season, Carter coach Sammy Lopez decided to try the strong arm of Gonzalez on the mound. The result was a 10-1 record with a .0.96 ERA, leading to All-CIF, league MVP, All-Inland Empire and to Carter's Ken Hubbs Award winning boy athlete. "I had pitched an inning here and there but never good enough to expect this. I just kept improving every year," said Gonzalez, a four-year varsity starter. The stats that Gonzalez put up his senior year is the kind that usually get a player drafted by the pro's. He said there were some scouts who nibbled but no team was ever officially interested, said Gonzalez. "I'm real happy about going to UCR. They told me that I can pitch and play right field as long as I produce. It will give my body a chance to develop and I can work on my business administration degree." He is currently listed at 5-

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All-Inland Empire 1st team member Jessie Gonzalez at bat during this season's County Clash against Cajon High at San Bernardino Stadium.

11, 165 pounds. "Oh yes. I definitely would like to become the first player from Carter to reach the Big Leagues." Gonzalez called his walk-off home run in the bottom of the eighth inning this season against El Rancho High, as his most memorable baseball event. He was also

the game's winning pitcher. Gonzalez said that UCR's coaches first saw him pitch in a practice game against Redlands East Valley. "They didn't come to see me. They came to see the pitcher from REV but I did pretty good." Gonzalez said that Long Island University in New York also offered him a

scholarship to play baseball. He currently stays in baseball shape as a member of club teams, the Colton Nitehawks and the High Desert Heat. He just completed coaching the Mets farm team at Rialto Little League and helping as a handyman at his church.

Mauricio Rodriguez might punch his way to career in genetic research

By Harvey M. Kahn

acific High graduate Mauricio Rodriguez will go to UCLA next year on academic scholarship. His vast interests at UCLA will range from genetic engineering to a tryout for the Bruins' boxing team. The aspiring chemist was a CIF-qualifying wrestler at Pacific who in his spare time worked as a stage hand on the local production of Pinocchio. Although he ranked 7th in his senior class of 497 seniors with a 4.34 GPA, Pacific athletic director Carmel Brand says she wouldn't be surprised if Rodriguez became a boxing champion. "I didn't know anything about the boxing, but anything Mauricio decides to do, he will succeed at. He is a fierce competitor who has overcome many dire circumstances, along with crippling asthma," said Brand. "He was easily picked as our school's Ken Hubbs Award winner." Brand listed a number of accomplishments the 5-foot-10, 145 pound Rodriguez has produced. He won multiple prep wrestling tournaments as team captain, lettered in track and played tennis. He was part of the UCR Future Physician Leader Program, vice Navas

school's Soboban Club. At church, she taught elementary students and helped taking care of baby's. "I'm now ready to move on and start something new. New places, new people, new adventures. I'm told a lot will happen and change in the next four years. I'm ready." Navas keeps in mind a quote she once heard: "There are no shortcuts to life's greatest achievements." She then recalled the saying her mother told her before school every morning at 6:00 a.m.: "Day by day, step by step."

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a boxer at UCLA and progressing further in sports is a long shot. "I liked wrestling because its an individual one-on-one sport. I'm also proud of what I accomplished academically in high school and the all nights I spent studying to get here. The solid route for me in college would be to just follow my studies. Rodriguez had numerous college offers from places like Brown University and UC Berkeley. He says that it will still take work-study, grants and loans to supplement his scholarship. He said that UCLA does not have a NCAA wrestling program and that's why he'll try out for the Bruins' National Collegiate Boxing Association team. "I'm just getting out of high school, so right now I'm going where the wind takes me."

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SANG VAN PHAM CASE NO.: PROPS 1400427 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be otherwise interested in the will or estate, or both of: SANG VAN PHAM A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by NAM HOAI PHAM in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that NAM HOAI PHAM be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the I n d e p e n d e n t Administration of Estates Act. (This authority allows the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain actions, however, the personal representative is required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to this petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on JUL 08 2014 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. S55 located at 351 North Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92415. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should either appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice of the filing of an inventory and appraisement of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Section 1250 of the California Probate Code. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the Court Clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: LAW OFFICE OF ANH VIET PHAM 9938 Bolsa Ave., Suite 215 Westminster, CA 92683 Published El Chicano 6/12,6/19,6/26/14 E-5734

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: PEDRO M. SANCHEZ CASE NO.: PROPS 1400364 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be otherwise interested in the will or estate, or both of: PEDRO M. SANCHEZ A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Raymond M. Sanchez in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Raymond M. Sanchez be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the I n d e p e n d e n t Administration of Estates Act. (This authority allows the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain actions, however, the personal representative is required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to this petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on 7-1514 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. S54 located at 351 North Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92415. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should either appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice of the filing of an inventory and appraisement of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Section 1250 of the California Probate Code. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the Court Clerk. Petitioner: Raymond M. Sanchez 1575 West Virginia Street San Bernardino, CA 92411 Published El Chicano 6/19/14,6/26/14,7/3/14 E-5741

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: HENRY L. CARLOS a.k.a. ENRIQUE LOPEZ CARLOS CASE NO.: PROPS 1400472

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be otherwise interested in the will or estate, or both of: Henry L. Carlos a.k.a. Enrique Lopez Carlos A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Gloria Carlos in the Superior Court of Cali¬fornia, County of SAN BERNARDINO THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Gloria Carlos be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the I n d e p e n d e n t Administration of Estates Act. (This authority allows the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain actions, however, the personal representative is required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to this petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on August 6, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. S48 located at 351 North Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92415. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should either appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice of the filing of an inventory and appraisement of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Section 1250 of the California Probate Code. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the Court Clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Josephine A. Rich 1200 Nevada Street, Suite 101 Redlands, CA 92374 Published El Chicano 6/26,7/3,7/10/14 E-5743

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 1374494-36 APN: 0154-582-06-0000 TRA: 7001 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx8464 REF: English, Steven IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED August 06, 2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On July 16, 2014, at 1:00pm, Cal-western Reconveyance Llc, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded August 14, 2003, as Inst. No. 2003-0605713 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Bernardino County, State of California, executed by Steven A English An Unmarried Man, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the financial code and authorized to do business in this state: Near the front steps leading up to the city of chino civic Center, 13220 Central Avenue Chino, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5695 N Mountain View Ave San Bernardino CA 92407 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumincluding fees, brances, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $247,664.91. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call

(619)590-1221 or visit the internet website www.dlppllc.com, using the file number assigned to this case Information 1374494-36. about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web Site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. For sales information:(619)590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance LLC, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: June 16, 2014. (DLPP-438553 Published El Chicano 6/26/14,7/3/14,7/10/14 E-5744 ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 2170021716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code.

The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on the 2nd day of July 2014, at 12:30 pm, on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Sparky’s Self Storage 1775 Palm Ave Highland, CA 92346 County of San Bernardino, State of The following: California. Household items, personal items, furniture, hardware or materials, miscellaneous boxes-contents unknown.

Ashton T. Howard A1015; Andrew Paramo AI034; Salem Yacoubou AI062; Domenick A. Caringella AU100; Geraldine A. Conway AU108; Deidre A. Garrett AU122; Anthony C. Hall C1222; Thomas Fitchitt E1272; Shante Whitaker FI305; Lionel E. Burleson H1337; Michael P. Hunter MU461; James Martin OSS41.

Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in cash only. All purchased items sold as is and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Said sale is for the purpose of satisfying a lien of the undersigned for nonpayment of storage rent.

Dated this 19th day and 26th day of June, 2014.

William K. Ritch of West Coast Auctions, state license #BLA6401382, (760) 7240423.

Published El Chicano 6/19/14, 6/26/14 E-5735

LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given pursuant to sections 3071 and 3072 of the Civil Code of the State of California, the undersigned will sell the following vehicles at lien sale at said address(s) at said time(s) on: to wit: Thursday, July 10, 2014 YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 08 CHEV 2G1WB58N489208796 6ZUN014 CA 01 CHEV 1GNCS13W912157584 4LZJ779 CA 04 JAGU SAJEA51C24WD56661 6CBN519 CA 00 PTRB 1XP5DR9X1YD522878 9E23962 CA To be sold by: BILL & WAG'S INC., 1516 S BON VIEW AVENUE, ONTARIO, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA 91761 (09:00 AM) YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 07 KIA KNAFE122X75469011 6BXA878 CA To be sold by: BILL & WAG'S INC., 1516 S BON VIEW AVENUE, ONTARIO, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA 91761- (09:00 AM) Said sale is for the purpose of satisfying lien of the abovesigned for towing, storage, labor, materials and lien charges, together with costs of advertising, and expenses of sale. Clear Choice Lien Service, Inc. P.O. Box 159009 San Diego, CA 92175 CNS-2637297# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 6/26/14 E-5742

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Katie Cleary’s husband suicided triggered by Hormone therapy gone awry

ndrew Stern -- the husband of "Deal or No Deal" showcase model Katie Cleary who committed suicide Sunday -- went on a downward spiral after undergoing hormone replacement therapy for his libido ... TMZ has learned. TMZ broke the story ... Stern shot himself in the head at a San Fernando Valley firing range. Sources say he was deeply depressed, largely over the meltdown of his marriage. Close friends of Andrew tell us ... 2 years ago he went to a Beverly Hills health and wellness center because he was feeling

lethargic and had a waning libido. We're told the center gave him a kit, which included human growth hormones and testosterone. Both were injectables.

The friends say he started experiencing drastic mood swings and became extremely irritable. Andrew kept the regimen up for a year but couldn't take it anymore and stopped cold turkey.

We're told abruptly stopping such therapy is extremely dangerous and in Andrew's case he spiraled into a deep depression, which got much worse because his business failed and everything then took a toll on his marriage.

The friends tells us ... Andrew -who filed for divorce in April -went nuclear after seeing pics of his wife in Cannes, nuzzling up to Leo DiCaprio. Katie's rep says the pics didn't have an impact on Andrew, but his friends scoff and say it had a HUGE affect.

One friend tells us he spoke with Andrew the day before he killed himself -- Andrew said he was having "a tough day" but assured him he'd be OK.

Eli Wallach Passes Away At 98

e truly watched Hollywood evolve over a century and sadly Eli Wallach died on Tuesday (June 24) at 98 years of age.

While his most famous work may have been “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly,” Wallach spent over sixty years performing in movies, television and stage productions.

In fact, Eli was such as master of the theater that he won a Tony Award in 1951 for his work in “The Rose Tattoo” by Tennessee

Williams on Broadway.

And in 2010, Wallach received an honorary Oscar trophy from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences despite the fact that he’d actually never been nominated.

During his acceptance speech, Eli declared, “As an actor, I’ve played more bandits, thieves, warlords, molesters and Mafiosi than you could shake a stick at. As a civilian I collect antique clocks, tell angular stories of my days as a medic in World War II, watch

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every tennis match, live for my family, daily mail, run the dishwasher, take pictures of faces in the bark of trees. I’m deeply moved by this honor. Your recognition of my artistry makes something very dear to me. I don’t act to live, I live to act.”

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Diane Sawyer Announces Retirement From ABC’s “World News”

ith credits that include “Good Morning America” and “Primetime,” Diane Sawyer has seen all kinds of stories in her long and successful journalistic career. And this week the 68-year-old anchor has announced she’ll be stepping down from her post at ABC’s “World News” later this fall.

As a result, “World News” weekend edition star David Muir will take the reins and George Stephanopoulos will step up to be-

come chief anchor at ABC News.

Sawyer’s departure comes at a positive time for “World News,” as the program has been beating Brian Williams’ “Nightly News” ever since May sweeps.

"I want to acknowledge and celebrate Diane in particular for leading our division to great heights, especially and most recently at World News. Over the years, we have held many far-reaching conversations about work and life, and I know this new role is exactly how she wants to focus her re-

markable energy and talent. And I'm excited to watch her elevate all of our programs and platforms with her new ideas, dynamic team, and her signature reporting, interviewing and storytelling," Disney/ABC Co-President Ben Sherwood said in a note to staff.

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Gary Oldman Offers Sincere Apology For Offensive Remarks

tars constantly complain about being misrepresented in the press, and the latest actor eating his words is Gary Oldman.

The “Dark Knight Rises” hunk spoke out against political correctness in his interview with Playboy magazine, however it seems he took things too far.

In a just-released apology, Oldman declares, "Dear Gentlemen of the ADL: I am deeply remorseful that comments I recently made in

the Playboy Interview were offensive to many Jewish people.”

"Upon reading my comments in print—I see how insensitive they may be, and how they may indeed contribute to the furtherance of a false stereotype. Anything that contributes to this stereotype is unacceptable, including my own words on the matter. If, during the interview, I had been asked to elaborate on this point I would have pointed out that I had just finished reading Neal Gabler’s superb book about the Jews and

Hollywood, An Empire of Their Own: How the Jews invented Hollywood. The fact is that our business, and my own career specifically, owes an enormous debt to that contribution."

"I hope you will know that this apology is heartfelt, genuine, and that I have an enormous personal affinity for the Jewish people in general, and those specifically in my life. The Jewish People, persecuted thorough the ages, are the first to hear God’s voice, and surely are the chosen people."

Gary previously told Playboy, "I just think political correctness is crap. Mel Gibson is in a town that’s run by Jews and he said the wrong thing because he’s actually bitten the hand that I guess has fed him—and doesn’t need to feed him anymore because he’s got enough dough. He’s like an outcast, a leper, you know?"

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