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Great Y Circus students were given a sneak peak of Circus Vargas’ dress rehearsal for their new show, ArleQuin. Students will perform during a pre-show under the big top Jan. 16 and 17.
under the big top for an up-close, Community Outreach program to behind-the-scenes look at Circus provide circus students a look at the real workings of a circus and undreds of members of Vargas’ new show, ArleQuin. The sneak peak for about 450 Redlands’ Great Y Circus were treated to a day members of the Y Circus was part Circus, cont. on next pg. of an effort through Circus Vargas’
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About 80 children from the Redlands-area were treated to shoe shopping spree Jan. 8. By Yazmin Alvarez
wo hundred local youth from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside are sporting
new shoes thanks to the Payless As part of the event, each child Gives Shoes 4 Kids program. was given $20 and with help of More than 80 youngsters from community volunteers, some the Redlands club were treated to children walked out a bag full of the shopping event at Payless Shoes, cont. on next pg. Shoe store in Redlands Jan. 8.
free event to help people who need help understanding and signing up for Covered California health exchange plans, as well as Medi-Cal expansion coverage, will be held Jan. 17 from 10 am – 3:30 pm at Catholic Charities, 1800 Western Avenue, Suite 107 in San Bernardino. Individuals attending the free seminar will get information about new, affordable insurance coverage and financial assistance opportunities available through Covered California. Certified enrollment agents will be on site to address individual questions and to help people enroll in-person. To expedite the process, people are encouraged to bring the following: Identification, proof of current income, utility bill, and know key information such as date of birth, social security number, and the home zip code for all family members that need to apply. The event is presented by Catholic Charities of San Bernardino & Riverside and Dignity Health’s Inland Empire hospitals, St. Bernardine Medical Center and Community Hospital of San Bernardino. Catholic Charities’ Utility Assistance Program is offering up to $100 in utility assistance towards a Southern California Edison or Gas Company bill for those who sign up for health insurance through this Catholic Charities program. (Note: Not for those on temporary assistance to needy families (TANF) or those already signed up for Medi-Cal.) To register, call 909-880-3625
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Circus Vargas begins its run in San Bernardino Jan. 16-19. Their new show, ArleQuin, features aeriel acts, juggling and a few other tricks and surprises for guests. Circus, cont. from front
notes in preparation for their moment under the big top. In addition to the sneak peak experience, members of the Y Circus will be making special guest appearances under the big top Jan. 16 and 17, kicking off the show by sharing their own acts. Circus Vargas in San Bernardino runs through Jan. 19. Ticket information is available at www.circusvargas.com.
their artists, said Emily Lavender White, marketing director for Circus Vargas. “It’s an opportunity that they may not otherwise have to see what it is like to live and work on one of America's largest Big Top circuses and how we prepare for our shows,” she said. As part of a look into the dress rehearsal, circus students along with their families were given opportunities to ask Circus Vargas artists questions about techniques and form. Some even jumped at the Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter chance to take a selfie with a few with Inland Empire Community performers. Newspapers and can be reached In addition to learning tricks of at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com. the trade, students also jotted down
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Children posed for pictures with a few performers from Circus Vargas’ new show, ArleQuin. Shoes, cont. from front
items, said Mark Davis, vice president of the Redlands club. “Some walked out with two pairs of shoes, some walked out with shoes and socks and some walked out with shoes, socks and laces,” he said. But the hope was that they walked out with smiles, confi-
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Volunteer Ann McMahon helps Lizette, 9, pick out a pair of shoes Jan. 8 at the Redlands Payless shoe store. Lizette was among dozens of other members from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside that were treated to the shopping event.
dence and a boost in self-esteem, he added. In addition to the Redlands event, about 100 club members from the Riverside-area were also treated to new shoes the following day. Children from clubs in Moreno Valley shopped for shoes Dec. 30. The Payless program, now in its seventh year, partners with charities
in all 50 states to give way more than $1 million worth of new shoes to children in need. Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter with Inland Empire Community Newspapers and can be reached at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com.
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Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside member, Adrian, 15, gets her feet measured for a perfect shoe fit during the event.
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Gloria’s Corner
land Empire Concerned African American Churches (IECAAC) present the 35th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast at the National Orange Show Valencia Room, 468 N. Arrowhead. Guest speaker for this event is Assemblyman Chris Holden speaking on the theme of "Remembering the Past to Strengthen the Future." For ticket information call: 909.474.7036
nomic development and a better Wednesday, January 28 - the quality of life in the Inland Em- San Bernardino County Arts Conpire. The winners for 2014 are: nection will hold its Annual meeting at the San Bernardino County Loma Linda University Med- Center, 385 N. Arrowhead from 5 ical Center - Business of the Year to 7 p.m. This event is open to the Award. public. Enjoy refreshments and share information on arts happenCalifornia Emerging Technol- ings in the county. For information ogy Fund - co-recipient of the call: 909.543.9868 or contact: Non-Profit of the Year Award info@artsconnectionnetwork.or g Ontario-Montclair Promise Scholars - co-recipient of the Thursday, January 29 - the InNon-Profit of the Year Award land Empire Economic Partner-
Gloria Macias Harrison
Congratulations: The San Bernardino Symphony recently was awarded several grants. Edison International awarded the Symphony a grant for programs that support music enrichment with an emphasis on teen audiences. Another is a Challenge America Fast Grant for "Music for all Ages." from the National Endowment for the Arts. This grant will augment the planned concert for April by adding a student art component. Also awarded was the Gimbel Grant through the Community Foundation for music education and enrichment. Additionally a grant was awarded from the Amazon Foundation for student concert tickets and from the Annenberg Foundation for a leadership seminar. Kudos to Anne Viricel, executive director of the Symphony and the Board of Directors led by former Mayor Judith Valles.
Dr. Tomas Morales, President of California State University, San Bernardino and Dr. Kim Wilcox, Chancellor of the University of California, Riverside co-recipients of the Educators of them Year Award
ship will hold its 2015 Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. At the Victoria Club, 2521 Arroyo Drive, Riverside. For sponsorship and information contact ticket Michelle Cazares at mcazares@ieep.com
Eugene Montanez, Mayor of Saturday, January 31 - the Corona - Public Partner of the Boys and Girls Club presents Year Award (Redlands - Riverside) its 21st Annual Chocolate Fantasy at the MitDr. Pamela Clute, Assistant ten Building, Redlands from 6:30 Vice-Chancellor University of to 11:00 p.m. This black-tie event California, Riverside - Presi- is for guest’s 21 years of age and dent's Award older features champagne, chocolate delights and dancing. For Jennifer Johnson, formerly of ticket information call: Watson Land Company and 888.822.6535 or contact now with Southern California jjuedes@bycie.org Edison - Chairman's Award
Leadership Changes: Congratulations to Supervisor James Ramos as he assumes the chairmanship of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors and to Ted Alejandre as he assumes the elected position of San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools. Both are proven leaders in our communities. Also best wishes to the two new congressional representatives from our area - Congressman Pete Aguilar (California 31st District) and Congresswoman Norma TorThe Inland Empire Economic res (California 35th District). Partnership (IEEP) annual selects individuals and organizations that Save the Date: demonstrate exemplary leadership Monday, January 19 - the Inin furthering the cause of eco-
Thursday, February 5 - the Special Events Committee of the San Bernardino Symphony presents Jazz Nite featuring California State University Jazz Ensemble under the director of Dr. Bob Knop. This musicale recognizes and celebrates the contributions by the Honorable Cheryl Brown and Hardy Brown Jr. to arts and education. The event is slated for the California Supper Club at the California Theatre, 562 W. 4th Street at 6p.m. For ticket information call: 909.381.5388
Saturday, February 7 - the San Bernardino Symphony presents Musical Genius in America featuring the compositions of Gershwin,
Catholic Charities and Dignity Health to Co-Host ACA Insurance Sign-up Event This Saturday
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s the February 15 enrollment deadline to sign up for Covered California approaches, as a public service, Catholic Charities of San Bernardino & Riverside and Dignity Health’s Inland Empire hospitals, St. Bernardine Medical Center and Community Hospital of San Bernardino, are hosting a free event to help people who need help understanding and signing up for Covered California health exchange plans as well as Medi-Cal expansion coverage. Individuals attending this free seminar will get information about new, affordable insurance coverage and financial assistance opportunities available through Covered
California. Certified enrollment ily members that need to apply. agents will be on site to address in- Further, Catholic Charities’ Utildividual questions and to help peo- ity Assistance Program is offering ple enroll in-person. up to $100 in utility assistance towards a Southern California EdiWhen: Saturday, January 17, son or Gas Company bill for those 2015; 10 am – 3:30 pm who sign up for health insurance Where: Catholic Charities; through this Catholic Charities 1800 Western Avenue, Suite 107, program. (Note: Not for those on San Bernardino, CA 92411 temporary assistance to needy Call: 909.880.3625 to register families (TANF) or those already via Catholic Charities signed up for Medi-Cal.) Individuals are encouraged to reTo expedite the process, people serve their spot by calling (909) are encouraged to bring the fol- 880-3625 to register. More inforlowing: Identification, proof of mation about the Affordable Care current income, utility bill, and Act can be found by going online know key information such as date at www.stbernardinemedicalcenof birth, social security number, ter.org/enroll or www.chsb.org/enand the home zip code for all fam- roll.
Still, Joplin, and Dike Ellington. This celebration of American musical ingenuity will feature Yana Reznik. The performance starts at 7:30 p.m. at the historic California Theatre of the Performing Arts, 562 W. 4th Street, San Bernardino. For ticket information call: 909.381.5388 or visit www.sanbernardinosymphony.org
presents its 4th Annual Gala " Keys to the Future" which will honor community partners for their leadership. The event will be held at the National Orange Show, Valencia Room starting at 6 p.m. For sponsorship and ticket information call: 909.799.6738
Friday, April 17 - Time for Change Foundation presents Life's Precious Jewels Awards Dinner at the National Orange Show Events Center at 6 p.m. For sponsorship and ticket information call: Nicole Wolfe at 909.886.2994 or email nwolfe@timeforchangefoundation.org
Saturday, February 7 - the Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce (Inland Cities East) present the 46th Annual Black History Super Expo Celebration "It Starts With You". The event is slated for the San Bernardino Court Street Square, E and Court Street from 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 22 to Saturto 4:00p.m. The program will in day, April 25 - The San lures speakers, dancers, bands, Bernardino Orange Show Fair. drill teams, poetry, fashion, food, and vendors. For information call: 888.466.7408 ext. 2 or 12. Saturday, April 25 - the Assistance League of San Bernardino Friday, February 27 to Sunday presents its 54th Annual Signature February 1 - National Girl Scout Headdress Ball " Circus Dreams." Cookie Weekend. This annual event sponsors two major programs, Operation School Friday, March 6 - the San Bell and the Dr. Earl R. Crane Bernardino City Unified School Children's Dental Health Center. District with the San Bernardino The matinee and an evening gala and Highland Chambers of Com- will be held at the National Orange merce invite interested community Show. For sponsorship and ticket members and business leaders to information call: 909.862.0732 participate in the Eighteenth Annual Principal for a Day Program. Sunday, April 26 - the League of Interested individuals will be Women Voters presents its Annual asked to fill out a business/com- Citizens of Achievement Awards. munity profile by February 6, 2015. For information and forms call Nettie Kaseno (school district) Gloria Harrison is publisher of 909.381.1250 the Inland Empire Community Newspapers and can be reached at Thursday, March 26 - Habitat gloharrison@me.com for Humanity San Bernardino
OPINION&EDITORIAL Page A4 • January 15, 2015 • Inland Empire Community Newspapers
Rachel Kanakaole
Can Community College Systems and Infrastructure Handle Free Tuition?
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he conversation President Obama’s domestic policy chief, Cecilia Munoz, is referring to is one that we are all familiar with: access to quality education. This extended conversation, which continued today with the president's speech at Pellissippi Community College in Knoxville, Tennessee, includes President Obama’s new proposal to make the first two years of community college completely free for students looking to transfer, or to get an associates degree or technical job training. The president’s proposal, America’s College Promise, is looking to build a shared responsibility between the federal government, states, colleges. and students across the country to reexamine and reinvest in our education systems. Modeled after similar plans currently being adopted by states such as Tennessee, community colleges offering programs that fully transfer, or provide a degree or job training would be eligible for funding from the federal government to help make tuition free for students. The program would apply to half- and full-time students who maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA and make “steady progress” towards their goals. What exactly “steady progress” means remains to be clearly defined, along with many other details, such as where the federal funding will come from. President Obama says he will release those details in his State of the Union address on January 20. Even without all of the specifics, I can say that as a current community college student, access to and affordability of classes is crucial in determining whether or not I will graduate in a timely manner. However, it is not solely lack of money that hinders us students from being able to complete a program in two years, but a com-
bination of multiple infrastructural issues such as course offerings, classroom space, and most importantly, proper guidance to navigate the complex systems that are the basis of the college itself. America’s College Promise is not only aiming to provide the always-needed financial assistance, but also requiring colleges to adopt “promising and evidencebased institutional reforms to improve student outcomes,” such as the successful Accelerated Student in Associates Program (ASAP) at the City University of New York. Programs such as ASAP provide much needed resources such as guidance, counseling, and schedule planning, which are all crucial components to graduating on time. The Obama administration believes adopting research-backed programs, like ASAP, nationwide, will provide students with the additional help needed to successfully complete their education in two years. While in theory, the blanket adoption of specific programs such as these would benefit some students in some states, it most likely would not benefit all students in all states. Take my campus, San Bernardino Valley College, which is located in the bankrupt city of San Bernardino in Southern California. What works for the population in Knoxville, Tennessee will not necessarily address the needs of students 2,000 miles across the country that are from very different economic, social, and cultural backgrounds. It could also add extra pressure on already stressed community college systems by forcing college administrators, faculty members, and students to learn and navigate yet another assistance program on campus. It seems redundant to force a community college that already has counseling services, academic advisors, and multiple assistance programs of their own to adopt additional programs, instead of encouraging better technical and skills training for those already employed on their campuses in areas such as counseling, advising, and educational planning. Many schools already provide the pathways for that type of guidance and counseling to occur, they just need to be reexamined and reinvigorated instead of ignored and replaced. Another major question this proposal brings up is one of capacity. Again, using my community college as an example, with close to 13,000 students enrolled fulltime, classroom space is already extremely limited, financially and
physically. Schools would be pressured to create additional course offerings to accomodate higher enrollment, which is already an issue colleges across the country have had great difficulty with. So, can America’s College Promise truly be fulfilled? I believe so, but not until a few critical compo-
Jesus through God said "Thou shall love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind." This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it. Thou shall love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and prophesies.
To me, this capsulizes much of what is expected of those who profess to be Christians. Some of the superfluous tangents we sometimes pursue are unbelievably unproductive.
When the idolatries of such things as putting 1) money, 2) reputation and world renown, 3) selfishness and ease, 4) jealousy and envy, instead of taking responsibility for others (as we can) and for oneself and our actions; we are not following God and his first two commandments. And always remember, vengeance is only God
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I can't understand the city council of Colton. It seems to me that they are aiming at the white race as to not putting in good companies and jobs to all of Colton, as was said at the last council meeting. They need only Latinos in this city? Well I have been here many years
I can't help but think when God gave us his ten commandments through Moses, he was directing them to all earthly beings-not just a chosen few.
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I joined Gino's boot camp in July last year. I have improved in many areas of strength and endurance. When I started I couldn't do one push-up. I am doing 50 a day now. I lacked confidence in box jumps
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and thought it didn't matter if I am white. I worked in the city and had Thank you Colton for waking me a non-profit group of friends who up. helped out the south-side of Colton. No one complained about Cindy Carrion, my race then but I guess with all Colton, CA the problems in MO, and LA, I should worry now. What a shame.
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Certainly Jesus talked in his Sermon on the Mount about "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you", he was talking to the whole world. Far too many people in this world do not practice any of these sage teachings from the Almighty. Some secular-leaning human beings would say what The carnal world of ego, vanity, I just said is just religious dogma. false pride and foolishness, is far But to me it is just common sense from the spiritual world. Right- before the harbinger comes true. eousness (not self-righteousness) is the goal in dealings with others. For some it is hard to envision a Truth is the one thing that is a sure God we cannot meet or see. Comway to complete justice. If all of plete faith is hard at times; howus could put others needs ahead of ever, in my opinion, the secular our own selfish and ulterior pur- world and the United States of poses, this world would be a better America, in particular, could use some religious common sense. place to live in.
and the Lord's domain. Dignity and respect are words only, but they need to be followed by positive actions and words of all concerned. In my 76-1/2 years of living I have truly found it is more blessed to give and more rewarding than to receive.
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and this week I jumped more and higher then I ever thought I could. I started out dead lifting 30-35lbs and the other day I did sets of ten at 85lbs. I am growing in lean muscle and in confidence.
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Inland Empire Community Newspapers • January 15, 2015 • Page A5
Words to Think About: The Universe and Mankind
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By G. W. Abersold Ph.D.
HOPE YOU CAN GRASP SOME OF THE NUANCES I’M ABOUT TO SHARE WITH YOU. To be frank with you, I don’t understand the significance of much of it. Probably Stephen Hawking does, but not too many others do- even scientists. The writer of the Book of Job in the Bible had unusual insight into the nature and creativity of God. The story is recorded in other cultures: Sumerian and Egyptian, for sure. The main names are different but the story is the same.
In chapter 38 verse 31 of Job, it refers to Orion and Pleiades. Both have a Greek mythological origin, but they refer to heavenly constellations. The chapter of Job is worth reading. The author puts interesting concepts into God’s mouth. He says to Job that if he is so smart, answer these questions. Who created the foundation of the universe? The seas, the seasons, day and night; human intuition and instinct; brings rain and snow; creates the laws of the universe? On and on. Then comes the constellations of Orion and Pleiades. Genesis 1:1 says God created it all. Scientists estimate the known universe is from 13 to 15 billion years old. Our earth is a mere 3-5 billion years old. The speed of light travels at 186,000 miles per second. That would be the equivalent of 317 round-trip flights per second between New York City and Los Angeles. That means it would take 100 billion years to get from the beginning of the universe to its end. That changes every blink of our eyes because the universe is constantly expanding.
Here is an interesting statistic from Dr. Peter Enns, Ph.D. “Our universe contains as many as one trillion galaxies, thousands of light years apart, each containing billions and billions of stars also light years apart.” If this information doesn’t stagger your imagination, consider the other extreme-atoms. There are 1,10,000,000 in a millimeter. For your annoyance there are subatomic particles. The number of atoms in our bodies is beyond measurement. Consider now our earth. Scientists estimate it at 4.5 billion years old. If we scaled the age to the size of a football field-100 yardsyour life or mine would be about 4/100,000 of an inch from the goal line. “A sheet of paper is one hundred times thicker.” Let’s go back to God’s confrontation with Job over the two great constellations: Orion and Pleiades. The Orion is located on the celestial equator and is very recognizable. In speaking of them God asks Job (38:31) “Can you hold back the stars? Can you restrain ORION or PLEIADES? Can you ensure the proper sequence of the seasons or
guide the constellations of the Bear with her satellites across the heavens?” The ultimate conclusion is that the universe is beyond human understanding. Yet, the latest assessment is there are millions of stars and thousands of planets that have similar potentials to develop life as our planet earth. What is NOT known is how advanced the inhabitants may be. It is vital to consider that which is most unique about we humans. Socrates is reported as saying, “Know thyself.” Of all the characteristics that we have, I suggest that what is most unique is what Victor Frankl (MD and Ph.D.) suggested. He was my mentor, both verbal and literary. In class he would often speak of the “INDOMITABLE POWER OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT.” This view came to him because of his survival of Hitler’s death camp at Auschwitz. We are all capable to express this power of the human spirit. Two examples will suffice. Louie Zamperini and 7 year old Sailor Gutzler. Zamperini was to be the Grand Marshall of the recent Rose
Parade but passed away recently at the age of 97. During World War II he survived being shot down by the Japanese, adrift in the ocean for 47 days, and tortured for 2 years in a Japanese prison camp. He became a Christian in a Billy Graham campaign in L.A. in 1949 and started camps for delinquent boys for the rest of his life. I had him speak at my church in 1960. He possessed the “INDOMITABLE POWER OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT.” Sailor Gutzler recently survived a plane crash in Kentucky. Her parents, her sister and a friend were all killed. Wearing only shorts and a top; bare foot, with several broken bones, she trudged through briars, weeds and a rough terrain for almost a mile. It was Winter. She saw a light in a home and when she knocked, the 71 year old man called 911. She possesses the “INDOMITABLE POWER OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT.” Without question the greatest expression of God’s creativity is the UNIVERSE and MANKIND. Amen. Selah. So be it.
the annual school event. Said Symphony Executive Director Dr. Anne Viricel, “We felt this set of selections would both support and broaden the multi-cultural emphasis in the classroom during Black History Month.” As in years past, the schools will also be provided with corresponding teaching materials developed in line with California’s new Common Core standards. Students will learn about the composers, the historical context of each piece, and the contributions of American musicians to the various genres of orchestral music, as well as the historical venue. Then, the evening of Saturday, February 7, we will present a full presentation of Musical Genius in America, which will also include Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody in Blue interpreted by gifted pianist Yana Reznik. The young Russian-born classical pianist has performed as a soloist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Toyota Concert Series at Disney Hall, was the winner of the 2010 Artists International Competition, and gave a sold-out recital at her Carnegie Hall Debut in New York in 2004. As the only classically endorsed pianist for Roland Corporation US, Reznik has presented the World Premier concert of V-Piano Grand at Zipper Hall (Los Angeles) and Lincoln Center (New York). In addition to her solo appearances with the Moscow Chamber Orchestra, San Bernardino Symphony, Redlands Bowl Orchestra, the World Youth Symphony Orchestra, University of Southern California Symphony Orchestra and Concert Symphony Orchestra, the Torrance Symphony Orchestra and the Stanford Wind Ensemble, she has performed at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall, Santiago’s Gabriela Mistral and the Grand Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, the Zipper, Thayer and Steinway Halls in Los Angeles, and has as well been presented by the Jacaranda, Los Angeles Bach Festival, the Maestro Foundation, Laguna Beach Live, Sun-
days Live at Four (KUSC), the Sunset Series in Los Gatos, Classical Underground, the Colburn Chamber Music Series, the Huntington Arts Festival in New York, Classical Music Encounters of Orange County and the Western Society of Chamber Music. In 2008, as a Founder and Artistic Director of the Southern California Brahms Festival, Reznik performed the complete piano chamber works of Johannes Brahms. An active collaborator, she is a regular guest artist with the Gold Coast Chamber Players in San Francisco, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Los Angeles Chamber orchestra, and the San Francisco Symphony, Opera and Ballet. The presenting sponsor for these concerts is the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. Up-coming Concerts April 11, two Symphony musicians – Concert Master Todor Pelev and First Chair Cellist Ana Maria Maldonado - will team up to play Brahms’ Concerto for Violin and Violincello. The evening’s concert, “Beethoven, Brahms & Bartholdy” will also include Beethoven’s Egmont Overture and Mendelssohn-Bartholdy’s Symphony No. 3, The Scottish Symphony. This event will also include an exhibition of artwork by gifted local students based upon their interpretations of the pieces to be played. Wrapping an amazing season will be the “Triumphant Season Finale” on May 23. The concert will include Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7, and Strauss’ Horn Concerto No. 1 featuring Icelandic horn soloist Joseph Ognibene. An internationally-known recording artist, Ognibene originally hails from Claremont and has been principal horn of the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra since 1981. Tickets and Venue Information All regular season concerts will be performed at the historic California Theatre, 562 W. 4th Street, San Bernardino. Both season and individual tickets may be pur-
chased by calling (909) 381-5388 or visiting the Symphony box office at 198 N. Arrowhead Ave., San Bernardino. General admission tickets are also securely availon line at able
www.sanbernardinosymphony.org, and with limited availability at the theater box office the evening of each event. (Students: $11; General: $20, $35, $45, $55.)
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ebruary is going to be a busy month for local music lovers in the Inland Empire as the San Bernardino Symphony will be offering three consecutive days of uniquely American fare as part of their current season themes, “By Request: The Music You Want to Hear.” The first notes will sound less than four weeks away on the evening of February 5 at a special event to honor local arts and education supporters, Assemblywoman Cheryl Brown and Mr. Hardy Brown, Sr. Attendees will sample local restaurant fare and enjoy the smooth sounds of the Cal State San Bernardino Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Symphony Board Member Dr. Bob Knop. “The Browns have actively supported the region for many years, setting the consummate example of selfless and focused community service,” said Symphony conductor Frank Fetta. “To be able to set aside an evening to say thank you to these pillars of the community is a true privilege.” The following morning, Maestro Fetta will lift his baton for back-toback student concerts as the Symphony performs “Musical Genius in America” including Ragtime selections from Scott Joplin, a medley of tunes from Duke Ellington, and William Grant Still’s AfroAmerican Symphony. This free student concert came out of a series of conversations with the San Bernardino City Unified School District as the two organizations sought to build an academically meaningful musical experience for
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January 7, 9:00 AM. Rehearsals are held each Tuesday Morning. at emocratic Lunch- St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 785 eon Club of San No. Arrowhead Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92401 (corner of Bernardino The Democratic Luncheon Club Arrowhead and 8th). of San Bernardino meet at noon on Fridays at Democratic Headquarters, 136 Carousel Mall (near the central glass elevator) in San Bernardino. For additional information visit website www.sb- Wednesdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in front of the hospital. Stop dems.com by on your lunch break for certiSpeaker Schedule: Friday 1/9/2015 ~ Kenneth fied fresh produce and artisan Munoz, Director, Yucaipa Val- breads. ARMC partners with the ley Water Dist.: Water Crisis Southland Farmers Market Association on the weekly market to help and Drought 1/16 Clifton Harris, Retired promote health and wellness to the Deputy Sheriff, From Ferguson community. to Victorville: Black America's struggle for civil rights 1/23 Hon. Marsha Slough, Presiding Judge, SB Superior Court: SB Justice Center and Redlands High School is hosting Court Update a four week baseball camp starting Prospective Members and VisiJanuary 18. Redlands head coach tors are Welcome. NOTICE: 2015 Dues of $15 are Estevan Valencia will direct the now due and payable. Please program in conjunction with U.S. bring to the meeting or mail a Baseball Academy. Classes are check to PO Box 451, SB 92402. available for players in grades 112 and are limited to six players Thank you! ~ FPPC #1222022 per coach. Sessions are offered in ~ FIC #C0040845 hitting, pitching, catchadvanced Visit us at www.sbdems.com or ing, fielding and baserunning. our new Facebook page at Space is limited. Registration is www.facebook/SBDems. now under way. For more informaallet Folklorico tion, visit www.USBaseballAcademy.com, or call toll-free Cultural Classes 866-622-4487. tion, please call (909) 887-3472.
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Annual 1st Noche Cultural
Saturday, January 24-Chicano student programs presents their annual Noche Cultural: an evening of variety entertainment. Doors open at 6pm and sho starts at 6:30 at the University of California, Riverside, University Theatre. Parking is $5/Lot 6. Tickets are $12 general and $10 student. For more information contact Chicano Student Programs at (951) 827-3821.
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th Annual Robert Burns Dinner
Saturday, January 24 from 5pm-10pm. The Scottish Society of the Inland Empire will be having their 8th annual Robert Burns Dinner at The Hotel, 285 Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino (formally The HIlton). Cost is $50.00 per person for members and $55.00 for nonmembers The event is open to the public and is a black tie affair. Social hour will start at 5:00 PM. At 6:00 PM they will have their “address to the Haggis” and the Selkirk Grace followed by dinner. Every table will have an ample amount of Haggis, so that all can try it. Following dinner the entertainment begins with a Scottish group from Los Angeles dancing several sets including the sword dance and a local Irish group who performed at the Apple & Thistle music festival in Oak Glen. In addition to the music, they will have the Toast to the Ladies and the Toast to the Lassies. Call Bob Leeton, secretary, at 909-425-8427 for event reservation forms or for further information. All reservations must be received no later than January 15, 2014.
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Saturday, January 31 from 8am-12pm. Join the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley and Go Green Electronics Recycling Services at the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley parking lot for this one day electronic recycling fundraising event. Electronic items will be accepted, whether in working condition or not. Items accepted will include: VCRs, DVD players, speakers, gaming systems, projectors, cameras, LCD monitors & TVs, telephones, cell phones, keyboards, computer monitors and towers, printers, fax machines, calculators, spare parts, laptops, and typewriters. The Humane Society’s Veterinary Clinic will be open hosting its regular low-cost vaccination Saturday Shot Clinic from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. The Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley is located at 374 W. Orange Show Road in San Bernardino. Proceeds generated from the recycled items will benefit the Humane Society. Contact Jill Henderson, at 909-386-1400, ext. 224.
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Accessing city council actions not an easy assignment
By Harvey M. Kahn
ity councils within the greater San Bernardino area differ in the information they make readily available to the public. If properly posted online, a city monthly warrant register makes for the perfect high school and college study. Warrants are an itemized price list of every purchase a city makes. While not posting in a timely manner, the City of Colton does eventually publish a thorough accounting of its financial health. According to Colton officials anyone can access such staff report packets online for two years. After that it takes a public records request. Cities like Highland give the public only two weeks to examine warrant purchases online and after that it takes a public records request. An examination of Highland's city council site on Jan. 7 shows that only a skeleton council agenda is available online with none of the pertinent backup staff reports. Highland City Clerk Betty Hughes said she personally answers requests for backup material regarding city council items. She
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From Left: Rialto Mayor Deborah Robertson; Highland Mayor Larry McCallom; and Colton Mayor Richard Delarosa.
said an up to date itemized warrant register is expected to be published soon. Currently, Highland just shows that it spent $2.5 million on purchases for the Nov. 25, 2014 time period. Highland does provide an audio of its Dec. 9, 2014 city council meeting. Within an hour of requesting staff reports for an amended Highland ordinance governing food truck operators, Hughes replied with an
email providing all city staff reports and backup material. If Hughes was city clerk of Colton, she wouldn't need to manually answer such requests. It's all posted online, even though it takes three months to do it. Hughes goes a step further by answering the phone and offering to assist in further requests. By reading Colton's staff reports it shows the contractor of the Agua
Mansa Project will be awarded a cost increase from $5.4 million to $6.9 million. Another Colton staff report shows that it has a total of $60 million worth of investments. Although the most recent Colton warrant register posted is from Sept. 18, it states that Colton spends $165,000 per month on refuge service and that it spent $41,000 to cleanup the former Wal Mart site. Colton paid $15,000 in
September for collection services. Moving on to the Rialto City Council will put one in contact with helpful employees in its city clerk's office who will walk you through online council reports. Accessing the complete list of warrant register payments was never accomplished. Among the many staff reports was a resolution detailing upgrades to McDonald's and adding 14 gas pumps at Food4-Less at Foothill and Cedar. Getting clarification about an amendment to the Rialto city code regarding canvassing, peddling and soliciting was time-consuming. Since its contracted city attorney Fred Gallante works only on Tuesdays, Rialto city officials referred to the Rialto Police Department for advanced details. Six calls and 45 minutes later, a Rialto Police Department official said someone would try to return the call. Rialto Police Department dispatchers wanted a name, address and phone number even for the business call. Rialto Police Lt. Kathy Thompson did return the call the following day and clarified that panhandling is not included in the city's new ordinance restricting soliciting.
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rafton Hills College (CHC) graduated its 82nd Paramedic Class on Friday, January 9 at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. This year’s 17 graduates are Eddie Cardenas (Rancho Cucamonga), Daniel Cherpin (Redlands), Ismael Esparza (Coachella), Henry Fierro (San Bernardino), Desiree Harrison (Colton), Dominique Johnson (Fontana), David Mehle (Redlands), Kevin Moledor (Banning), Jonathan Nevarez (Riverside), John Roberts (Yucaipa), Brent Sargenti (Corona), Glenn Schwartzman (San Bernardino), Jesse Sparks (San Bernardino), Benjamin Urista (Redlands), Steven Vallez (Colton), Bradford Williams (Highland) and Jinson Wong (Rosewood). They each completed the 10-month program, attending classes MondayThursday, and finishing 600 hours of field work. Run under the auspices of the Emergency Medical Services division, the Crafton Hills College Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educa-
Front Row (l-r): Jinson Wong, Dominique Johnson, John Roberts, Desiree Harrison, Kevin Moledor, Jonathan Nevarez, Eddie Cardenas, Jesse Sparks, and Bradford Williams.
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Family Movie Night At the Cornerstone Master's Plan Church of the Nazarene
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Jocelyn Barrios 17 (left) and Danielie Kitchen 17 (right) were two of several volunteers from the CLUES Charter School that helped with the food service.
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usan Carole, Senior Pastor at the Cornerstone Master's Plan Church of the Nazarene, held a Family Movie Night on Wednesday, December 30th featuring "The Polar Ex-
press". Despite the cold and rainy weather, over 130 people from the neighborhood attended this first of many community events that have been planned. The Cornerstone Master's Plan Church of the Nazarene is located at the corner of 16th and Sierra Way in San Bernardino.
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Pastor Carole gave an inspirational message on Community Building and the various events being planned at the church. Pastor Carole has only been in San Bernardino for a few months, but has big plans for the church and the community!
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Angel Wetherby 13 (left), and Nayeli Rios 15 (left) worked the reception desk greeting the guests and handing the raffle tickets. Both Angel and Nayeli are from the CLUB Charter School volunteering their time at the event.
Kids were delighted when Santa (A.K.A. San Bernardino Police Officer Clint Walton) appeared in full costume. A church photographer took pictures of Santa and the kids. Sergeant Shauna Gates, Officer John Di Mola and several members of the San Bernardino Police Citizen's Patrol Volunteers and one Police Explorer accompanied Santa. Angel Wetherby (13) and Nayeli Rios (15) worked the reception desk greeting the guests and handing out the raffle tickets. Both Angel and Nayeli are from the CLUB Charter School and volunteered their time at the event. Admission was free and there was also free pizza, drinks and popcorn for everyone. At the end of the program several door prizes were raffled out to those who attended. Several community businesses helped contribute to the event. For example, Dominos Pizza provided the main course and Smart and Final provided all the plates and utensils. Several community organizations collaborated with Pastor Carole and gave a short presentation to the crowd. Diana Sanchez from the Neighborhood Housing Services of the Inland Empire gave a presentation on their services. Some of the other contributors to the event were Way World Outreach, Bank of America, Stater Bros. Corporate Office, Impress Printing, Eddie's Auto Repair, Hope thought housing and Scott Claus' Farmers Insurance. According to "The Community Connection" newsletter these positive community events are being used as a platform for neighbors to begin to build trust among each
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Obituary Daniel J.Ayala (aka) Caballo
ifetime Colton resident died Dec.4, 2014. He is survived by 5 brothers: Sammy, Mark, Jesus, David, and Anthony. Three Sisters: Patsy, Becky, Yvonne as well as many nephews, nieces, aunts and uncles. Memorial Services will be held at Centre Pointe Church, 170 W. F St. in Colton at 1:30 p.m. Reception to follow at Family Residence, 1586 Jantzen Dr. in Colton.
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Younger children were delighted when Santa (A.K.A. San Bernardino Police Officer Clint Walton) appeared in full costume. A church photographer took pictures of Santa and the kids. Sergeant Shauna Gates, Officer John Di Mola and several members of the San Bernardino Police Citizen's Patrol Volunteers and one Police Explorer accompanied Santa.
other and the police department. The Center for Learning and Unlimited Educational Success (CLUES) is a public charter school located on the Church's facilities and provided several student volunteers for the Movie Night! Jocelyn Barrios (17) and Danielie Kitchen (17) were only two of several volunteers from the CLUES
Charter School that helped with the food service. Pastor Carole gave in inspirational message on Community Building and the various events being planned at the church. Pastor Carole has only been in San Bernardino for a few months but has big plans for the church and the community!
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Support IE Local: Dance professional in Colton opens studio to help youth learn dance skills a dancing summer program for youth.” Moreover Holmes plans on inviting the Tommy Gun Crew—a group of dancers (ages 11-16)—to participate in some of the classes. Led by Colton resident Marissa Diaz, the group performs at local fundraising events and for terminally ill children. “They’re crew is amazing. I would want them to have a place where they can train and learn some more routines. I’m staying in communication hoping that we could do something soon.”
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Bernard Holmes (center) with some of his dance students during Halloween. By Anthony Victoria
s a young child growing up in the 1980s and 1990s, Bernard Holmes sat in front of his parent’s TV set—constantly mimicking dance moves from artists such as Michael Jackson. He eventually received his chance to perform in front of crowds of people. From family parties, to dance competitions, and dance studios, Holmes impressed the public with his street choreography. “Watching artists and dancers perform moves motivated me to dance and get better,” said Holmes. “By my teenage years I realized that dancing could be something to pursue, so I kept going.” Holmes, now 31, provides dancing lessons and fitness advice to youth at The Garage Dance & Fitness Studio, located at 415 W. Valley Blvd. (Suite 23) in Colton. Since the studio’s opening in late August, dozens of dancers have re-
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ceived classes from Holmes at very low rates. The charge for one course is $10 and for a week’s worth of lessons is $35. “I try to make it as convenient as possible for everyone,” Holmes said. “I know some people are struggling out there.” The effort to provide high quality dance instruction to the Inland Empire’s youth who cannot afford to travel to Los Angeles or Hollywood to pursue their ambitions of dancing motivated Holmes to open his own studio. “Knowing that there is no source of entertainment or dance here in the Colton area motivated me to open the dance studio,” Holmes said. “For me being a dance lover, I wanted to open the facility to give youth the opportunity to come and learn dance. A lot of these kids don’t have the ability to go to LA. I figured why not give it a shot and open something for them.” With over fifteen years of professional experience under his belt,
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Holmes provides a lot of variety to students. His dance instruction involves a mixture of hip-hop, pop, and old-school dance styles. Holmes explained that he likes to organize his classes based on freestyle and routine dancing. “There are certain formations and counts we have to learn,” he explained. “We also do routines where we dance in groups and they feed off one another’s positive energy.” In addition to motivating the area’s youth to pursue dance as a hobby or a profession, Holmes said his dancing studio could be a place where at-risk youth can stay out of trouble and have fun. “I did residential counseling work and conduct dancing classes with at-risk youth. I’m planning to work with the youth in this area to motivate them to do positive things. I spoke to Edwin Johnson from CHORDS (Creating Hopeful Opportunities and Resiliency by Developing Skills) and I’m hoping I can work with him to try to create
County confirms measles cases, potential public exposure
he County of San Bernardino Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed two cases of measles within the County as of January 12, 2015. These cases are in conjunction with the recent outbreak associated with California Disneyland theme parks that occurred between December 15 - 20, 2014. It is possible that San Bernardino County residents may have been exposed to measles since one of the confirmed cases visited public places while infectious. Potential exposure locations and times: · Casino Morongo, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon, CA 92230 on Sunday, January 4, 2015 6:00 PM – 11:30 PM · Magic Wok, 12029 Central Avenue Chino, CA 91710 on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Jimmy’s Warehouse Sportscard (Swap meet in Westminster), 12327 Whittier Blvd, Whittier, CA 90602 on Wednesday, January 7, 2015
3:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Pomona Valley Health CenterUrgent Care, 3110 Chino Avenue Suite #150 Chino, CA 91709 on Thursday, January 8, 2015 3:56 PM – 5:05 PM Measles is a highly contagious and potentially severe disease that causes fever, rash, cough, and red, watery eyes. Measles spreads very easily by air and by direct contact with an infected person. Measles is contagious from approximately four days before the rash appears through four days after the rash appears. The DPH has been working with the places listed below to contact people who may have been exposed to these cases. As a precaution, people who were in the below locations around the same time as the individual with measles should: · Monitor themselves for illness with fever and/or an unexplained rash from 7 days to 21 days after their exposure (the time period when symptoms may develop); if symptoms develop, stay at home
and call a health care provider immediately or the DPH at 1-800722-4794. · Do not visit a health care provider without first notifying them of your potential exposure. Measles is a rare disease in the United States and in regions of the world where vaccination coverage is high. Maintaining high vaccination rates is vital to prevent outbreaks of disease in our community. For more information about measles, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at http://www.cdc.gov/measles/about/ faqs.html, California Department of Public Health at http://www.cdph.ca.gov/HealthInfo/discond/Pages/Measles.aspx http://www.cdph.ca.gov/HealthInfo/discond/Pages/Measles.aspxor call the County of San Bernardino Department of Public Health Communicable Disease Section at 1800-722-4794, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Community Editor Anthony Victoria. The author aims to encourage residents to take greater interest in small business and take part in healthy dialogue to present ways to enhance development in our community. For more information, contact him at (909) 269-9585.
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Bernard Holmes (right) instructs a group of youth during one of his dance classes at the Garage Dance and Fitness Center in Colton.
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Yucaipa cruises past Carter 70-39
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Yucaipa's Courtney Coleman scored a game-high 24 points during a 68-39 at Rialto Carter during non-league basketball action on December 9.
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Jaci Bowman led Carter with 19 points and 8 rebounds.
enior Courtney Coleman scored 24 points as the Yucaipa girls basketball team defeated Citrus Belt League rival Rialto Carter 70-39 on Friday night, January 9. The Thunderbirds led from start to finish, scoring 10 points before the Lady Lions landed their first field goal. Yucaipa (9-5, 3-1 CBL) used a full-court press that forced mistakes by Carter, and turned the turnovers into quick transition baskets. “Getting easy shots is a big deal so we push it in practice and games,” said Yucaipa Head Coach Jeremy Hoch. “Our problem is sometimes we leak out too much, we are not the biggest team, so we give up rebounds. The Thunderbirds led 15-7 after the first quarter, 33-19 at halftime and 54-30 heading into the fourth quarter. Part of the struggle is Carter (115, 1-3) had a hard time finding offensive production from anyone besides senior center Jaci Bowman, who had 19 points and eight rebounds. Emelly Machuca also reached double figures for the Thunderbirds with 10 points. Yucaipa has momentum heading into a match up with Eisenhower this Tuesday, January 13. The team looks to avenge two hard-fought league losses last year by scores of 36-35 and 52-51. “We lost by 1 both games to
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Carter's Dejanee Gill blocks a shot by Serena Cinque
Eisenhower last year,” said Hoch. “It came down to them making a big shot and we didn’t. There not as big as they were, but (Aaryon) Green is definitely a struggle for us. We have a freshman, Marissa Holt, she is a little bit taller and
athletic so we can match up better with Aaryon. I think it will come down to who makes shots.” The Lady Lions will look to end their three-game losing streak when they travel to Fontana Miller, also on Tuesday.
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Sharks bite Titans 72-55
The Titans started the year with wins in seven of their first eight games but have hit a rough patch having lost four of six since. Santiago (14-1) jumped out in front early, as the inside presence of its 6-8 senior Ryan Heilgenthal and the outside shooting of Nate Barker helped the Sharks jump out to a 17-5 first quarter lead. The lead grew to 19 points, 24-5, in the opening minutes of the second quarter. Senior Nathan Zuvia made two 3-pointers and Cleo Cain also chipped in six points to spark an 18-7 run over a four minute span to pull Grand Terrace within 8. The Sharks had the ball for the half’s last possession and Barker, who finished with a game-high 27 points, made one of his five three’s at the buzzer to send the Titans into the break trailing 34-23 “We shot ourselves back into it in the second quarter and just couldn’t get any traction after that,” said Grand Terrace Head Coach Joseph Ray. “Credit them, they did a great job defensively.” Grand Terrace opened the third quarter making three consecutive shots, including a three by Andre PHOTO/RICHARD DAWSON Marquez that made it a six-point game, 36-30. PHOTO/RICHARD DAWSON Natha Zuvia scored 17 points for Grand Terrace in a 72-55 nonAfter that it was all Santiago, as league loss at Corona Santiago on January 8. a quick 10-0 run that included Marcus Knight shoots over two Santiago defenders. three field goals from Heiligenthal pushed the lead back to 16, and the points and eight rebounds for the 11 assists. their strengths. By Richard Dawson Sharks never led by less than 14 Sharks, while AJ Wallace added a Zuvia led the Titans with 17 Thursday was a different story the remainder of the game. he preseason is where however, as the Grand Terrace Heiligenthal finished with 17 double-double with 15 points and points. teams get a chance to work boys basketball team ran into a out the kinks and hone in red-hot Corona Santiago to the tune of a 72-55 non-league loss. he Inland Empire 66ers, an encore in San Bernardino. Re-joining Hocking, Del Chiaro the Los Angeles Angels Hocking, who spent the bulk of and Wise will be Athletic Trainer Advance-A California his playing career in a Minnesota Omar Uribe and Strength and ConLeague affiliate, announced that Twins uniform, coached in the ditioning Coordinator Sergio Field Manager Denny Hocking Baltimore organization for three Rojas. Uribe and Rojas will be enwill return in his role as Field seasons prior to being hired for the joying their third campaigns with Manager for the 2015 season. It Angels' chain. In 2014, Hocking the club; both were on staff for Inwill be the 13-season MLB vet- guided the 66ers to the league's land Empire's 2013 California eran's second year at the helm of Southern Division second half League title run. the Inland Empire club and his championship. After defeating the The 66ers open the 2015 regular edlands High School is Sessions are offered in advanced third as a manager in the Angels Lake Elsinore Storm in the first season on Thursday, April 9th hosting a four week base- hitting, pitching, catching, fielding organization having led the Tempe round of the 2014 playoffs, the when they face the Stockton Ports ball camp starting January and baserunning. Space is limited. Angels to an Arizona League play- 66ers were eliminated by the even- at San Manuel Stadium. Fans can 18. Redlands head coach Estevan Registration is now under way. For off berth in 2013. Hocking's entire tual Cal League Champion Lan- currently purchase season tickets Valencia will direct the program in more information, visit www.US- staff will return to San Manuel Sta- caster JetHawks. His club played or group packages for the upcomconjunction with U.S. Baseball BaseballAcademy.com, or call dium as well. Hitting Coach Bren- inspired baseball from Independ- ing campaign by contacting the Academy. Classes are available toll-free 866-622-4487.call toll- ton Del Chiaro is back for his third ence Day on as the Sixers went 36- front office at (909) 888-9922. To for players in grades 1-12 and are free 866-622-4487. season with the team and Pitching 20 to finish the year, a stretch that learn more visit www.66ers.com. limited to six players per coach. Coach Matt Wise will also enjoy included a ten-game win-streak.
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Inland Empire Community Newspapers • January 15, 2015 • Page A19
Train Days to roll through the San Bernardino County Museum Jan. 17-18
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All Aboard for Train Days! will feature several small-scale towns with running trains Jan. 17 and 18 at the San Bernardino County Museum.
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By Yazmin Alvarez
t’s time to chug into the San Bernardino County Museum this weekend for an all aboard pass to Train Days. The museum will be filled with large and small model train layouts, railroad artifacts and dozens of displays of trains running through towns on live overhead wires as part of the event that an-
nually draws thousands to the museum, said Jolene Redvale, the museum’s curator of education. “It’s the love for things that go that attracts guests of all ages,” she said. Among the highlights will be several groups including The Orange County Modular Railroaders and Antelope Valley N-Scalers displaying modular layouts with running trains, detailed scenery and
Get Behind the Scenes at Orange Empire Railway Museum (free to members)
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et "Behind the Scenes" on January 17 and 18 at the Orange Empire Railway Museum in Perris, where volunteers operate, maintain and restore the West's largest collection of vintage rail cars. At this annual all-day event, visitors get special access and tours of locomotives, passenger and freight cars, streetcars, interurban electric cars and artifacts dating back to 1870. Bring the family for a fun and fascinating day! Activities at Behind the Scenes will feature tours and special equipment operations. Visit Ruffulo Carhouse 7, a restoration shed filled with trains and trolleys that is not usually open to the public. See the progress on historic conservation projects, including ATSF 98 FP45 locomotive. Get special access to the pit where you can go under-
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neath a street car and see how it works. For an additional fee, get behind the throttle (under supervision) and run a real locomotive. Enjoy other special equipment. Behind the Scenes coincides with Steam Weekend so you'll see a real steam locomotive in operation and get to ride behind the powerful VC #2. Admission includes unlimited rides on other classic passenger trains and streetcars of Southern California's railroad past. This gated event supports museum operations and the continued restoration of historic rail cars and rail line. Admission is free to members. Admission for nonmembers is ages 12 and up, $12, children 5 to 11, $8, children 4 and under are free. The address is 2201 South A Street, Perris, CA. Visit the us online at www.oerm.org or call (951) 943-3020.
miniature buildings for a real-life depiction of cities in small scale. Plenty of hands-on activities, wooden train sets and opportunities to meet and greet with locomotive engineers will also available. “(You can) inspect real train artifacts and enjoy making special train related crafts, with some especially for young visitors ages 3 to 6,” said Carla Rosenkild, mu-
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Members of the group Orange County N’Gineer’s explain how Godzilla destroyed a town during last year’s showcase. This
seum educator. “Watch as model trains and trolleys steam past country scenery or zoom through tiny cities. You can talk to real engineers and other railroad workers.” Family activities are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. All Aboard for Train Days! runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday at the San Bernardino County Museum and all activities are included with admission. For more information, visit www.sbcountymuseum.org.
Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter for Inland Empire Community Newspapers and can be reached at iecn.yazmin@gmail.gmail.com.
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Arcade Expo debuts this weekend at the Museum of Pinball in Banning
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An attempt to break the World Record of most people playing pinball simultaneously will start at 2 p.m. Jan 17 at the Arcade Expo. More than 270 people join in to set the record. By Yazmin Alvarez
amers get ready for epic high scores, classic coinop machines and a 40,000-square-foot world of nostalgia as Southern California’s first-ever Arcade Expo comes to the Museum of Pinball in Banning this weekend. The inaugural three-day event
kicks off Friday at 2 p.m. and will feature about 700 limited edition, rare and vintage games—500 pinball and about 200 arcade games—along with a slew of guest speakers, live entertainment and nightly movies. And guests can leave the mounds of quarters in their car’s ashtray, said the show’s director Kenny Hardy, as the arcade games will be on freeplay throughout the week-
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The area’s first-ever Arcade Expo runs Jan. 16-18 at the Museum of Pinball in Banning. Tournaments, seminars, live entertainment and free game play are among a few highlights of the event.
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Pinball Wizard Roger Sharpe will be among the guest speakers Saturday at the Arcade Expo in Banning. Free seminars will be held throughout the weekend featuring a slew of other guests.
end. “It’s our way of sharing classic pinball and arcade machines with those that grew up with coin operated amusement and a chance to get their hands on some amazing pieces of Americana history,” he said. But don’t think the weekend will be filled with just fun and games, added Hardy. To bring on the competitive side of gaming, an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for “Most People Playing Pinball Simultaneously” will be happening at 2 p.m. Saturday. The Texas Pinball Festival holds the current title with 272 people simultaneously playing. To commemorate the event, shirts, plaques and limited edition tokens will be sold at the museum gift shop. Among Expo highlights will be
free seminars including a Q&A with Walter Day, panel discussions with arcade World Record holders Richie Knucklez, Paul Dean, Hector Rodriguez and George Leutz, and chance to hear from The Man Who Saved Pinball, Roger Sharpe. Multiple tournaments, where guests can enter for $20, will also be available throughout the weekend. Fifty percent of tournament proceeds will benefit Harvest India, to help provide clean drinking water for a rural village in India, and the other half will be awarded to the tournament winner. Hitting the stage for live entertainment over the weekend will be Chiptune and 8 Bit artists including Timon Marmex, The Syntax Sin Tax and 8 Bit Jin. A handful of movies will also hit the screen nightly and will be presented by their directors. Featured
titles include “The Space Invaders: In Search of Lost Time,” “The Video Craze: Where Were You in 82?,” and “The King of Arcades.” Guests are encouraged to bring copies for signing after the screenings. Heaps of free popcorn will be included during the movies, and to round out the weekend, a gift shop will be open, food trucks will parked and free photo booths, billiards foosball and a load of other surprises will be in store. The Arcade Expo runs from 2 p.m. to midnight Jan. 16, 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Jan. 17 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan 18 at the Museum of Pinball, 700 South Hathaway in Banning. Information on ticket pricing and purchase, seminar schedules, and featured games can be found at www.arcadeexpo.com.