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Jonathon Hunt from Inland Empire Brewing Co. in Riverside serves up ales at the NOS Brew Fest. at the National Orange Show’s some of their specialty ales, bringBy Yazmin Alvarez first-ever Brew Fest. ing over 50 brews on tap for the More than 25 local breweries, charitable event benefiting the t was bottoms up Saturday as hundreds quenched their including some from the San Brew Fest, cont. on next pg. thirst for icy cold craft beers Diego area, offered tastings of
Vendors sought for annual Back2School Jam in Redlands
New Citizenship & Immigration office opens in San Bernardino
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he Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley will have a fundraising day at Fiesta Village, 1405 E. Washington in Colton August 2nd from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Visit www.hssbv.org to download and print a flyer or stop by the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley, 374 W Orange Show Lane, San Bernardino). When you bring the flyer with you to Fiesta Village on August 2nd you will receive an all-access pass for only $12.95 (regular pricing over $20). In addition to the discount, the HSSBV will also get 20% of each admission ticket. Your allaccess pass includes unlimited race cars, amusement rides, mini-golf, roller skating and waterslides. For more information on this fundraiser visits www.hssbv.org or call 909-386-1400 ext. 224.
Creative writing class at Joslyn Senior Center
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More than 1,000 backpacks will be gifted during the annual Back2School jam.
By Yazmin Alvarez
Police Redlands he Department is looking for help from area organizations to serve as a vendor at the
annual Back2School Jam, which plans to give backpacks and school supplies to those in need next month. Organizers are looking to gift 1,200 backpacks at the annual
event, planned from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 2 at Sylvan Park--along University Street and Colton Avenue--this year through a partBack2School, cont. on next pg.
ver think about writing? Do you have a story waiting to be told? Don’t think you have the skills? If you answered yes to any one of these questions, the Joslyn Senior Center has just the solution - a Creative Writing Class. This class is for ages and skill levels; and those who would enjoy a fun approach to writing in a friendly and supportive environment. Mae Wagner-Marinello will teach the class, which is offered now through the summer. Class time is 10 a.m. to noon at Joslyn Senior Center, 21 Grant St. For more information, call 909-798-7550.
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NOS Brew Fest Home Competition 1st Place winners. Pictured in middle is Grand Prize Winner, Rob Sullivan. Brew Fest, cont. from front
National Orange Show Brew Fest 2014
homebrews to place in categories of Citrus, IPA, Pale Ale or Belgian and all vying for “Best of Show.” Taking the rank Saturday at the competition was Rob Sullivan, a five-month-old homebrewer from Redlands, who took home bragging rights as Grand Prize winner for his citrus blend made with fresh lemon zest. Sullivan said no big plans are in the works after winning. “The plan is to just keep brewing,” he said. “I enjoy it and hopefully people will continue to enjoy my beers.” A portion of the proceeds from the Brew Fest will benefit the National Orange Show Foundation, which helps support Santa Claus Inc., Bonne Meres, Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital, Best Buddies, and other charitable foundations.
National Orange Show Foundation. A perfect match up since the inaugural festival was a glass half full-type event for the hundreds in attendance. “It’s great to finally have an event like this that’s local,” said Jonathan Hunt from Riverside’s Inland Empire Brewing Co. “It’s a better way to bring in business for everyone here since you’re actually attracting people from the area.” And that was the aim of the inaugural event, said NOS’s Citrus Liason and event organizer Gayle Covey, “to highlight local breweries.” As the first brew-themed event of its kind in the area, the event was also an opportunity to spotlight home brewers from the Inland Empire through an additional Home Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter Brew Competition offered in part with Inland Empire Community with the Brew Fest. Newspapers and can be reached Competitors poured out their best at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com.
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Gina Saady, serves up ales offered at her Colton store, House of Booze during the NOS Brew Fest 2014. Back2School, cont. from front
dor is Friday (July 18), and there is no cut-off on the number of vendors to participate. A planned cleanup is also set and organizers are looking for youth volunteers to participate. The event, held at several locations, is planned from 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 1. Volunteers who contribute an hour to the cause are guaranteed a backpack and school supplies during the Aug. 2 event. Other event highlights include a bounce house, food, games, arts and crafts, a live DJ and an opportunity to explore Sylvan Park. To learn more, contact Green via email at egreen@redlandspolice.org or call 909-798-7534 ext. 2.
-nership between several area organizations, including the Redlands Unified School District, the A.K. Smiley Public Library and Building A Generation. Community groups, area churches and businesses are being sought to become vendors at the event in the hopes of connecting with members of the community by supplying those in attendance with resource information or giveaways that will help area students succeed as they embark on the upcoming 2014-15 school year, explained RPD Officer Elyzabeth Green who has served as a head organizer of the event for years. "The aim is to help prepare for back to school and for the residents to get to know the resources that Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter are offered in the community," she with Inland Empire Community Newspapers and can be reached said. The deadline to register as a ven- at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com.
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Country music star, Kelleigh Bannen, headlined the inaugural National Orange Show Brew Fest 2014.
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Words to Think About: The origin of gambling
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By G. W. Abersold Ph.D.
t may come as a surprise to some of you, but gambling did not originate in the United States. Las Vegas, Atlantic City and the Indian Casinos are all Johnny-come-latelys. One of the oldest historical accounts is recorded in 2300 BCE in China. While prostitution is considered to be the oldest profession, gambling is believed to be the second oldest. Gambling is addictive. It ruptures families. It often leads to crime. Let’s examine it. The phrase “casting of lots” is not in usage today, but it was a form of
gambling in Biblical days. It is mentioned 70 times in the Old Testament and 7 times in the New Testament. If seems God instructed the Israelites to cast lots in order to determine His will. (Joshua 18:610) Perhaps the most interesting incident of casting lots is when Roman soldiers cast lots for Jesus’ garments. (Matthew 27:35.) To grasp an understanding of “casting of lots,” the closest gambling activities to it are: drawing of straws, pitching pennies against a wall for the closest and flipping a coin. (ala a football game.) In a sense, life itself is a gamble. We are betting our life every time we drive down the street; same for getting married or investing in the stock market, and lotteries. A professor in Seminary said, “As Christians we are betting our souls on the truth of the Bible and the resurrection of Jesus.” There is a gamble or risk every time we ride in an airplane or a train or a bus or a ship. There is an element of risk involved which is another word for gambling. Gambling is not limited to the USA. It is world-wide. The three best known in our country are: Las Vegas, Atlantic City and Laughlin, Nevada. All three also have huge hotels and various types of entertainment.
There are three other types of gambling organizations that gamble regularly. Indian Casinos number 470 in the USA. They are owned by 242 of our nation’s 565 recognized tribes. The total annual revenue is close to $30 billion. Most states where they are located get a cut of it. Another area of gambling is the social groups. It is impossible to calculate the number of places or the amount of money involved. For instance I live in a Mobile Home Park. Each week a poker game is held in the club house. The local Senior Center also has a poker group. Statistics are impossible to calculate. Another major source for gambling is the hundreds of cruise ships that ply the seas. Each one has a casino that operates whenever the ship is not docked. Booze and gambling are the major money makers for the ships. Bingo is the major USA born gambling game. Originally and even today, it is often identified with churches. It is a favorite fundraiser. It was first referred to as “Beano.” Atlanta, Georgia was its first home. Edwin S. Lowe, a toy salesman from New York City heard the players yell “beano” and he thought they were yelling “bingo.”
Broadway favorite “Seussical” come to Lifehouse Theater
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The vivid Thinks of Jojo (Brian Skousen) and Horton (Josh Arana) make the pair feel alone in the universe in LifeHouse Theater’s production of “Seussical” (July 26 - August 31, 2014.
r. Seuss is on the loose as LifeHouse Theater is proud to present the Broadway favorite “Seussical.” The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who not only must protect a speck of dust containing the Whos from a world of naysayers, but also guard an abandoned egg. Performances begin Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 7:30 PM and will continue on weekends through August 31, 2014. Performances are Fridays at 7:30 PM, Saturdays at 2:15 PM and 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2:15 PM. In addition to the weekend performances, there will be a special Thursday performance on August 28 at 7:30 PM. The performance on Saturday, August 9 will also feature an interpreted presentation for the deaf. Tickets are available online at www.boxoffice.lifehousetheater.c om. Advance ticket prices are $14 or $18 for adults and $7 or $9 for
children ages 3-11 (no children under 3 are admitted) and may be purchased over the phone with a Visa or MasterCard by calling (909) 335-3037 (a $3 convenience fee is added to all phone orders). Tickets may also be purchased in person at the box office, which is open Fridays from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM and one hour prior to performance times on the weekends. Tickets are $1 more the day of the performance. Group rates are available for groups of ten or more. Guests are encouraged to reserve seats early as performances do sell out. “Seussical” is a fantastical, magical musical. Tony winning writers/composers Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (“Lucky Stiff,” “My Favorite Year,” and “Ragtime”) have lovingly brought to life many favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, the lazy
Mayzie, and a little boy with a big imagination--Jojo. The colorful characters transport the audience from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos. “Dr. Seuss represents the best of our childhoods. His zany characters and firm lessons are universal and timeless. We’re excited to bring it all to life,” comments Wayne Scott, founder and president of LifeHouse Theater. “‘Suessical’ is a wonderful opportunity for guests of any age to come and enjoy this fun family fantasy.” The cast of over 40 Inland Empire actors includes the husband and wife team of Michael and Kelsey Milligan playing the Cat in the Hat and Gertrude McFuzz, in addition to directing the production. The show also features Josh Arana as Horton the Elephant, Brian Skousen as Jojo, Sarah Ayotte as Mayzie La Bird, Beda Spindola as Sour Kangaroo, Danny Blair as Mr. Mayor, Tina Skousen as Mrs. Mayor and Tom Fletcher as General Schmitz. Joining the award-winning team of the Milligans on the production staff are music director Jonathan Arana, costume designer Cristy Conrad and set designer Tim Mahoney. The theater is located at 1135 N. Church St. in Redlands, next to the Redlands Christian School. Free parking is available in back of the theater. More information can be found by visiting the website at www.lifehousetheater.com. LifeHouse Theater concludes its 20th anniversary season with “Samson” (Sept. 13 - Oct. 12, 2014) and “Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles” (Oct. 25 - Nov. 16, 2014). For more information, please call (909) 335-3037.
From New York it spread rapidly around the country. The game itself is always changing. The calls in particular are subject to change. The locations for bingo are as variable as there are casinos, churches, clubs, and ships. It is always the favorite game on cruise ships. The amount of money involved worldwide is in the billions. Legalized gambling is a favorite money source for many States. The games involved are: Faro, Monte, Roulette, Keno, Jai lai, dog and horse racing, Blackjack, Craps, Porker-of all varieties and Slots. My favorite forms of gambling are called Con games. There are basically three of them: Shell game, Three Card Monte and Fast and Loose. The shell game was first called “Thimblerig.” It dates back to Ancient Greece. Paintings from ancient times show it being played. For example, “The Conjurer”
painted by Hieronymus Bosh. Sewing thimbles were first used. It came to America in the 1700’s. Later, Walnut shells were used, and today bottle caps are very common. It is important to remember, these three are confidence games, a swindle. All three are played today in the great cities of the world: New York, Chicago, LA, London, Paris, Rome, Berlin, Singapore, and Manila, to name a few. The shell game uses three shells, plus a pea. The conjurer manipulates the shells and the “sucker” puts money on the shell that he thinks has the pea. The most famous of all con artists was Soapy Smith. After a “sucker” picked the wrong card and lost $10,000, he shot Soapy and before he died, Soapy killed the sucker. It occurred in Skagway, Alaska in 1898. Remember, you can’t win on any of the cons. Don’t be a sucker. Amen. Selah. So be it.
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Anthony Victoria
Seccombe Lake Park: Where the movement is taking place
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“hat in hand” man approached fellow San Bernardino Generation Now (SBGN) member Jennica Billins at Seccombe Lake Park this past Saturday afternoon. The man of Mexican descent, who resembled the build of my own father with broad shoulders, dark brown skin, and a thick moustache picked up a rake and asked, “Can I clean up too?” SBGN’s bi-weekly park clean ups began as a result of Matthew Greenleaf’s frustrations with the city’s efforts in maintaining one of our city’s historic parks and with the apathetic behavior residents demonstrate. The “tagging” seen on restroom walls and on park benches perhaps reveals that apathy better than anything else. With long lasting memories of playing in the park’s fields and feeding the ducks as a young child, Greenleaf has inspired our group to create lasting memories for young children in our present time. Realistically, what kind of memories will the young children of San Bernardino have if we do not keep them motivated and happy? I’m afraid that their memories will consist of drive-by shootings, drug deals, and witnessing loved ones dying in front of them. They are scenes that resemble a battlefield, but occur in our very backyard.
It’s behavior that is created because of a lack of stimulation that our community’s children need to stay out of that environment. How many of these “thugs” do you think were once children who climbed the monkey bars at Seccombe Lake Park or fed the ducks? I’d say all of them. According to the Census Bureau’s American Communities Survey, San Bernardino had a poverty rate of 31.1 percent and an unemployment rate of 17.5 percent in 2012, the year the city filed for bankruptcy. If those numbers are still prevalent today, that means roughly 62,000 residents in our city are on the brink of poverty. We realize that the entire population of the city: elected officials, police officers, firefighters, business men and women, students, educators, community organizers, and working class residents want something more for our city. We all want to save San Bernardino, but I believe we should begin by saving it’s human element first. As SBGN, we look to save the once-labeled “Heartland” into a friendly city once again by restoring Seccombe Lake Park into a family-friendly place. For the 62,000 residents who may not afford to go to a nice park in neighboring Rialto, or to a family attraction somewhere in Orange County, we aim to provide them with a comforting place close to home where they can hold family picnics, play softball, and enjoy their weekends off from work. In the two months that Matthew Greenleaf organized park clean ups, we’ve met numerous residents who aspire to do something about Seccombe Lake Park’s current state of dilapidation. Like Ignacio, the “hat in hand” man, who wasn’t as shy as I thought he would be. “I’ll be coming next time,” he said in Spanish when he found out we are organizing the next clean up for July 26. And we hope you tell other residents. Because what we’re doing is part of a movement. A movement that needs the help of humble people just like you Ignacio, who look to bring positivity back to our great city. Cleaning up our local park is a great start.
Anthony Victoria is a reporter for Inland Empire Community Newspapers and can be reached at avictoria@iecn.com
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Colton Teachers Endorse School Board Candidates
The Association of Colton Educators (ACE) is pleased to announce the endorsement of three candidates for School Board in the Colton Joint Unified School District. The three candidates receiving this early endorsement are Randall Ceniceros, Pilar Tabera, and Joanne Thoring-Ojeda.
CJUSD teacher and ACE member David Johnson was in charge of the candidate interviews and described the goal of ACE in selecting candidates for the School Board: “Our main objective is to As horrifying as these eighth graders’ denial of the Holocaust is, I ask: What does Rialto Unified School District plan to do to re-educate these students?
California public school educators are required to possess the BCLAD (The Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development) certificate. Have these students also learned to deny the Immigrant rights groups and churches have listed poverty, violence and gangs as the reasons for the flow of children crossing illegally into Texas.
These groups don’t have to look south 4,000 miles to find children with these issues. They can look in south Ontario and any large inner city in the U.S., where our children face the same problems, drugs, violence and gangs every day. ABC ran a story about a 14-year-old boy who was some math whiz. His dream is to live long enough to graduate high school. He has to run from school to home through Unless there is a guarantee that everyone, even people who cannot afford to pay the current charges, will receive as much water as they want, we already ration water by the recipient’s wealth.
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Armenian Genocide, the genocide writing of history, must be inof Cambodians by the Khmer formed of the school district’s plan Rouge and the extermination of to re-educate these students. Native Americans? Also, the state of California It is incumbent upon the Rialto should re-think it’s BCLAD reUnified School District adminis- quirement which is, clearly, too tration to address the disgusting narrowly focused and require curdis-information that their students rent educators to be re-certificated. have been subjected to and we, the public, who has wasted our money Laura Jaoui, on this obscene exercise in the reClaremont
gang-infested neighborhoods. If he was white, living in San Marino, he would be dreaming of attending Stanford or UCLA. I bet he isn’t the only kid who faces this problem.
I forgo Christmas parties at work and my wife and I don’t exchange gifts. Instead the money is used to buy clothes for some kids in south Ontario who wear pajamas to school because their parent(s) cannot afford to buy clothes.
In New Jersey, a high school valedictorian lives in a car. One is six people in Southern California
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I can go on. We became the global cop and 65,000 deaths in Vietnam and about 7,000 deaths in Iraq and Afghanistan are the results. We are now asked to be the global day care center. Before we expand our day care, let’s make sure we take care of the ones we have. The churches and immigrant rights groups should spread their love to the ones already here. Ken Lund, Rancho Cucamonga
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I think a lot of changes are coming including official water rationing because too many people are not voluntarily conserving water. They consider their personal need or desire to have a lush green lawn, a clean car, a swimming pool, clean clothes, a long shower or two a day so that they smell clean for their coworkers and the public more important than other people’s need for water to drink or the farmer’s need for water to grow the produce or raise the animals we eat.
been conserving water regularly and voluntarily over the past few years much less than it cuts the water supplied to those of us who have refused to conserve water voluntarily.
I have read a couple letters to the editor expressing the fear that those who use much less water than others because they have been conserving it as requested will be punished by having their water supply cut the same percentage as the supply provided to those who have refused to conserve water. And therefore the voluntary conI hope the authorities setting the servers will not receive enough water rationing rules will decide to water to meet their basic needs. set a basic water guarantee for everyone — wealthy, poor and Elizabeth Kerr, homeless, and set a tiered supply Ontario and fee system that cuts the water supplied to those of us who’ve
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Combat “summer slide” with educational activities
By MJ Duncan
hile kids are enjoying summer break there is a proven phenomenon many parents are unaware of: summer slide. This is what happens when young minds sit idle for three months. Parents may be thinking of family vacations or how to keep children engaged in activities, but what they may not be focusing on is how much educational ground their children could lose during the summer break, particularly when it comes to reading. The San Bernardino City Unified School District is combating that COURTESY PHOTO problem by recommending three activities to keep students’ minds Summer slide is a phenomenon that occurs during summer active during the summer. break when children lose approximately two months or 22 percent of the academic year. The San Bernardino City Unified Library: In addition to books and e-books, School District has made three recommendations for parents and the San Bernardino Public Library guardians to combat summer slide. offers free computer classes, free Internet access, and Brainfuse. through Thursday, Saturday (909) shows and musical performances Brainfuse is a free tutoring pro- 381-8201. on select days. Monday through gram available in English and The Highland Branch Library of- Saturday (909) 425-4700. Spanish for students of all ages, in- fers Storytime for younger chilcluding adults. Subjects include dren, featuring songs, rhymes, and Ancient Egyptian Treasures English, math, science, and SAT puppets. It also offers variety and Contemporary Art: and GED test preparation. Monday
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The Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art on the campus of California State University, San Bernardino has one of the largest collections of Egyptian antiquities west of the Mississippi River. The museum also features a variety of temporary, contemporary art exhibits. General admission is free. Free tours are available with advance request. Parking at CSUSB is $5 per day. Monday through Thursday, Saturday (909) 5377373.
Local History and Art: The Unofficial McDonald’s Museum is located at 1398 N. E Street in San Bernardino, the site of the original McDonald’s restaurant. The museum has the largest collection of pre-Ray Kroc McDonald’s memorabilia. The outside of the building has two murals painted by local and visiting artists. The murals feature important events and people in the history of San Bernardino. Admission is free. Guided tours are available on the weekends. Daily (909) 8856324. Experts agree that children who read during the summer gain reading skills, while those who do not
often slide backward. According to the authors of a report from the National Summer Learning Association: "A conservative estimate of lost instructional time is approximately two months or roughly 22 percent of the school year.... It's common for teachers to spend at least a month re-teaching material that students have forgotten over the summer. That month of reteaching eliminates a month that could have been spent on teaching new information and skills." The report's authors further note that family income plays a significant role in determining the magnitude of this summer slide. Students from low-income families "...experience an average summer learning loss in reading achievement of over two months." Not only do these students suffer greater sliding during the summer, they also experience cumulative effects of greater learning loss each summer. Summer slide affects millions of children each year, but it doesn’t have to. Parents and guardians are encouraged to keep children reading and engaged in stimulating activities.
UC Riverside announces new food initiative with global implications restaurants as well as schools in the Riverside Unified School Districts and local food banks. “Our research has been going on for generations, but what this initiative does is ask us to knit it all up with the local community, local restaurants, even our local students. It’s totally doable in my opinion, given some time and some resources and some good partnerships,” Mauk said. A lecture series is one part of the UC Global Food Initiative, which will serve as a place to hear from a variety of different perspectives
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his community may not be aware of the significant contributions UC Riverside has in our food culture from development, delivery and preservation. For generations agricultural research at UCR has helped feed humans, and on the global front when countries are fighting drought and flood, crops developed at the campus can withstand the weather. Scientists at UCR, in collaboration with the California Department of Food and Agriculture, study the natural enemy of pests that destroy important crops, raise it and release it. A surprising fact that this community probably isn’t informed about is that every piece of citrus in a California supermarket has a connection back to the campus, because Riverside hosts the budwood and genetic material for citrus growers around the world. “Keep in mind, the issue of food is not just about what we eat,” said UC President Janet Napolitano. “It’s about delivery systems. Climate issues. Population growth. Policy. All of these and more come into play when you begin to think about the colliding forces that shape the world’s food future.” Napolitano recently announced a new UC Global Food Initiative between all 10 University of California campuses, one that supports the ongoing commitment to support healthy eating, sustainable agriculture and food security on a global level. “This initiative will help us address food security issues on our own campus, in our community and across the world,” said Peggy Mauk, a cooperative extension specialist who is director of UC Riverside’s Agricultural Operations, which covers 440 acres on campus, and another 500 acres in the Coachella Valley. She has heard growers ask for new certificate programs and an agribusiness degree. She is working to provide UCR grown crops to campus
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UC Riverside is the world’s premier public research university has over a century of agricultural research that has helped feed the human population. A new food initiative was recently announced that will further support UCR’s commitment to support healthy eating, sustainable agriculture and food security. Pictured is Buddha’s Hand, one of the more than 900 citrus varieties in UCR’s Citrus Variety Collection.
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about how to increase the sustainability and health of the food supply. “The UC is a place to have that debate,” Mauk said. The initiative’s reach, Napolitano said, will be both external and internal – on campuses, among faculty and students, in research labs and in communities through UC outreach. It will build on efforts already under way. It will identify best practices and share them widely within UC, California, and, ultimately, the nation and the world.
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Colton: First and third Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 650 N. La Cadena Dr. Highland: Second and fourth Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 27215 Base Line. No meetings in August. Loma Linda: Second and fourth Tuesday, 7 p.m. (check city Web site as dates are subject to change); 25541 Barton Rd. Redlands: First and third Tuesday, 3 p.m.; 35 Cajon St. Rialto: Second and fourth Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 150 S. Palm Ave. San Bernardino: First and third Monday, 3 p.m.; 300 N. “D” St.
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All seniors, couples and singles, welcome at free dance socials. Opportunity to make new friends and remember music of our youth. Joslyn Senior Center: First and second Tuesday 2 p.m., 21 Grant St., Redlands (909) 798-7550. Redlands Community Center: Every third Friday 2 p.m., 111 Lugonia Ave., Redlands (909) 7987572. Highland Senior Center: Every fourth Tuesday 2 p.m., 3102 E. Highland Ave., Highland (909) 862-8104.
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more information, please call (909) 6:45 to 8 p.m. (There will be no class on Monday, May 26, due to 887-3472. emocratic Lunch- the Memorial Day holiday.) Regisfee is $8 per person for four eon Club of San tration weeks of lessons. Partners are not Bernardino required. No dance experience is The Democratic Luncheon Club of necessary. Walk-in registration is San Bernardino meet at noon on Fri- available at the Redlands Commudays at Democratic Headquarters, nity Center or register online at 136 Carousel Mall (near the central www.cityofredlands.org/classes. glass elevator) in San Bernardino. For additional information, please For additional information visit call instructor Joe Sidor at (909) website www.sbdems.com 792-6076. All classes are held at the Speaker Schedule: Redlands Community Center 7/11 Jesse Sandoval, Fontana City multi-purpose room. Councilman 7/18 Pete Aguilar, Future Congressman, 31st CD 7/25 Sara Garcia, President, Chicano-Latino Caucus of the Inland Empire Mondays-San Bernardino Farmers Fair and Market Night held at allet Folklorico Perris Hill Park, 1001 East HighCultural Classes land Ave from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. For more information call (909) 844-7731. Mondays 5:30-6:30 5-11yrs, Mondays 6:30-8:30 11-adult. No charge. 951-233-7027. Knights of Columbus, 740 Pennsylvania St., Colton, Ca.
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SUSB Free Summer Wednesday Concerts Wednesday, July 23- Enjoy upbeat tempos, horns, keyboards and fantastic vocals when Latin Flare takes the stage on July 23. Performing songs such as “Hey, Baby Que Paso” and “Shake, Rattle and Roll,” this seven-piece band is sure to deliver a lot of sound and great dance music. The band for the July 30 concert will be announced soon. CSUSB’s Summer Wednesdays concerts begin at 7 p.m. and end around 9 p.m. Parking is complimentary in Lot D. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets and enjoy music by the stars. Concession stands are also available. For more information, call Coussoulis Arena at (909) 537-7360.
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Saturday, July 19- The Friends of the San Bernardino Public Library are planning a Bag Sale. It will be held in the Friends’ Room located at the rear of the Norman F. Feldheym Central Library, 555 W. 6th Street in San Bernardino. The public is welcome from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Buy a grocery bag for only $2 and fill it up with your choice of books. Memberships to the Friends are available at nominal cost in the library’s administration office before the sale, and in the Friends’ room on the day of the sale.“Like” Friends of the San Bernardino Public Library on Facebook to get a coupon for the book sale. For more information, please call 909-381-8251 or visit sbpl.org
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50th reunion planned for Eisenhower High School Class of ‘64
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the graduating class of eisenhower high school’s class of 1964. alumni will celebrate their 50th reunion oct. 11 in san bernardino and organizers are searching for long lost friends. By Yazmin Alvarez
eatlemania, the debut of the first Ford Mustang and Eisenhower High School’s Class of 64 have in common? They’re all celebrating their 50th anniversary this year. Eisenhower Eagles alumni from 1964 can meet up, mingle and take a walk down memory lane Oct. 11 for the Class of 64‘s 50th Reunion celebration planned at the new Arrowhead Events Center in San Bernardino. And classmates are being prepped to party as the gathering is more than just a one-night affair. Members of Ike’s Reunion Com-
mittee have been hard at work planning an event-filled weekend to ensure a memorable experience for classmates, said committee member Barbara Badger. “It’s really going to be a special celebration as we’ve all been excited for this year to come around,” Badger said. “It’s going to be a great time reconnect with some of those lost friends and create memories again.” To help kick things off and shake-off nerves, a cocktail party and meet and greet is planned Oct. 10 from 6:30 p.m.-11 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in San Bernardino. Following the Friday night social is a chance to hit the green the next
morning for a golf tournament, then it’s off to get ready for the reunion celebration where there is plenty more planned. A social hour is scheduled from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. followed by a dinner and dance from 7:30 p.m. to midnight, which includes video montages, photo and raffle opportunities. Tickets for the reunion are $65. Tickets to attend both the cocktail party and the reunion are also $65. Cost for the cocktail party only is $15. A Sunday picnic following the event is also being planned and committee members are working to secure a location for the lunch. To register, find classmates or
more information on Eisenhower High School’s Class of 64 50th Reunion, visit, www.classcreator.com/Rialto-California-Eisenhower-1964/firsttime.cfm.
Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter for Inland Empire Community Newspapers and can be reached at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com courtesy photo/ eisenhower yearbook
snapshots of images from eisenhower high school’s 1964 yearbook, including the 1963 Football homecoming Queen, Cherrian Felicetta.
St. Bernardine Medical Center, Community Hospital of San Bernardino Each Named Practice Greenhealth Partner for Change
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ommunity Hospital of San Bernardino and St. Bernardine Medical Center, members of Dignity Health, were each awarded the 2014 “Partner for Change Award” by Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading health care community committed to environmentally responsible operations and care. Practice Greenhealth’s Partner for Change Awards are very competitive and recognize facilities
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that have achieved improvements in sustainability and showed leadership in the local community and health care sector. At a minimum, facilities applying for this Award must be recycling 15 percent of their total waste, have reduced regulated medical waste, are well along the way to mercury elimination, and have developed other successful pollution prevention programs in many areas. This is the second year that both
hospitals received the environmental excellence award. “We take pride in our robust sustainability efforts to protect our environment and improve the health of our patients, staff and community,” said Kimiko Ford, Dignity Health Inland Empire vice president, Support and Clinical Services. Some of the sustainability practices in place at St. Bernardine Medical Center and Community Hospital of San Bernardino include recycling paper, cardboard, aluminum, plastics, batteries, blue wrap and metals; renting reusable, sterilized surgery supplies such as basins, sharps containers and gowns instead of using disposable products; and reprocessing surgical equipment for reuse; and using nontoxic, green certified cleaning supplies. Community Hospital also holds an annual Earth Day Extravaganza, where volunteers collect e-waste, clothing, books
Veterans, social isolation topic of workshop at Cal State San Bernardino
everal public agencies will sponsor a workshop on military veterans and social isolation on Tuesday, July 29, at Cal State San Bernardino. The workshop is free and open to the public, and is sponsored by the CSUSB Veterans Success Center, CalVET, San Bernardino County Department of Veterans Affairs and the Veterans Center in Colton. It will be held from 9 a.m.-noon in the campus’s Lower Commons Pine Room. Parking on campus is $5 per vehicle. “A major problem affecting veterans is social isolation,” said
Marci Daniels, director of the CSUSB Veterans Success Center and U.S. Army veteran. “Service members returning from combat often feel like no one understands the experiences they have gone through and, therefore, withdraw from social activities, family and friends.” The workshop will address signs of isolation and ways to help someone with isolation issues to reconnect with family and friends. The CSUSB Veterans Success Center is a founding member of the Inland Empire Veterans Mental Health Collaborative, a network of
public and private organizations that share ideas, knowledge and resources to improve the access to, and quality of, mental health services for veterans, military personnel and their families. The goal of the IE collaborative is to increase public awareness of the unique needs of this special segment of our population. For more information about the veterans and social isolation workshop, and to register, contact Marci Daniels at daniels@csusb.edu or at (909) 537-5195.
and magazines, eyeglasses and cell phones and send to the appropriate organization for distribution or processing. “The Partner for Change Awards affirms the work our hospitals’ teams do every day. We are proud to be recognized as a leader in developing and implementing programs that reflect our commitment
to environmental stewardship and health,” added Ford. Practice Greenhealth is a national organization of member health care organizations working to increase efficiencies and environment stewardship while improving patient safety and care through tools, best practices and knowledge.
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Blood drive in San Bernardino aims to lift FDA ban on gay donors
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Redlands Mayor Pete Aguilar was among the dozens last week in support of helping end the FDA ban against gay men donating blood.
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By Yazmin Alvarez
yan Bailey believes in the benefits of donating blood but his arms are tied due to regulations imposed by the Food and Drug Administration. Bailey, an area resident and Redlands business owner, is gay. Gay and bisexual men cannot donate blood in the U.S. due to a ban set in place by the FDA in 1983, when there was no effective and simple test to detect HIV in blood. Men who have or have had sex with men at any time since 1977 are “deferred” by the FDA, meaning they can never make a donation. So in an effort to spark change locally and stop the ban nationwide, Bailey along with friend Terri Proctor, teamed up to co-lead the Inland Empire’s inaugural National Gay Blood Drive at LifeStream’s San Bernardino Donor Center. “It’s something that has been weighing heavy on my heart for years now--what’s the difference between my blood--change has to start somewhere,” he said. As part of the National Gay Blood Drive, gay men visit blood drive locations with an ally or proxy — a straight friend or family member — who donates blood in their place. Proctor made a blood donation for Bailey. The center saw dozens of donors for Friday’s drive, 39 of which had previously made appointments as allies, including Redlands Mayor Pete Aguilar. His donation sticker read: I donated for friends, relatives and
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staff. San Bernardino was one of 61 cities to participate in the effort, which launched last year as a grassroots effort in Los Angeles by filmmaker/activist Ryan James Yezak after being unable to speak to the FDA about the ban for his documentary “Second Class Citizens.” “The policy is outdated, and as a result, otherwise eligible gay and bisexual men are unable to contribute to the nation’s blood supply and help save lives,” said Yezak in a news release for the drive. Last year, the American Medical Association voted to end the ban, recognizing the new techniques available to detect HIV in donated blood. According to the FDA website, the agency is willing to consider changing its policy if available data shows that lifting the ban will prove no additional risk to people receiving donated blood. “The fact that gay men are prohibited from donating blood is something I think we need to talk about and something the FDA can and should revisit,” said Aguilar, as he sat in the center waiting after his blood donation. “It’s an important issue in our community and I look forward to having conversations as a member of congress with the FDA about it.” Those who were unable to give at Friday’s inaugural event in San Bernardino can still support the effort in the Inland Empire as the drive continues. LifeStream has established a code specific to the Gay Blood Drive that allows allies to donate
Rail to Redlands Working Group scheduled to meet
he Rail to Redlands Working Group is scheduled to meet next Thursday, July 24th from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. to discuss the progress of the Redlands Passenger Rail Line project. Supervisor Ramos formed this working group in order to bring awareness to the Redlands Passenger Rail Line project which will extend rail service into the City of Redlands, connecting Redlands to downtown Los Angeles. The group meets quarterly. At the July 24th meeting, the committee will receive updates from SANBAG and Omnitrans as
well as a special presentation from the Riverside County Transit Commission on its efforts in developing and extending rail line services throughout Riverside County. These meetings are open to the press and the public. The meeting will take place on July 24, 2014 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Joshua Room, located on the first floor of the County Government Center at 385 N. Arrowhead Ave., San Bernardino. For more information, please contact Molly Wiltshire or Tony Mejia at (909) 387-4855.
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Ryan Bailey, co-lead of the Inland Empire’s National Gay Blood Drive, held July 11 in San Bernardino, visits with supporters aiming to help lift the ban imposed by the Food and Drug Administration restricting gay men to donate blood.
blood in a gay or bisexual man’s place after the event. The aim with that, says LifeStream Vice President of marketing Piper Close, “is to take the effort a step further.” “We don’t want this to be a one day drive,” said Close. “We are asking those who cannot donate to be recruiters for surrogates so we
have significant numbers.” Whole blood donations can be given every 56 days, Close added. Bailey, who talked with Aguilar after his blood donation, thanked him for his continued support. “One day, I’ll be sitting there with you.” Donations in support of the National Gay Blood Drive can be lo-
cally at LifeStream Donor Centers in San Bernardino, Riverside, Ontario and the High Desert. To learn more visit www.gayblooddrive.com.
Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter for Inland Empire Community Newspapers and can be reached at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com
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USCIS holds grand opening, community open house
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The front of the new USCIS office in San Bernardino located at 995 Hardt Street. By Anthony Victoria
he United States Department of Homeland Security demonstrated the more positive side of immigration reform to the public last Thursday July 10 when the U.S. Citizenship Immigration Services and (USCIS) held a grand opening and open house for one of its local offices in San Bernardino.
USCIS, the agency that oversees legal immigration and responsible for benefits and services, planned the move to the new facility at 995 Hardt Street for more than two years after sharing a facility with the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection at 655 W. Rialto Ave. in downtown San Bernardino. “This was two and a half years in the making,” said field director Irene Martin. “Our staff really
Obituary - Local Legend Passes William “Dancin’ Willie” Lane
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ust 24 hours shy of Independence Day, and a month short of his 91st birthday, a true American Original and local legend passed away. William ‘Dancin’ Willie’ Lane is gone. For the last eight years my wife and I were honored to be called best friends by the man himself. In his long, rich life this colorful Inland Empire figure was a mechanic, truck driver, dancer, peddler, all-around entertainer, husband, father, brother and friend to many. He and a local group performed at the White House for President Reagan. He went skydiving four times including his last
jump at 88, just two years ago. He celebrated his 76th birthday by jumping out of a plane, his 77th by driving a race car at the California Speedway. And he loved to perform. Oh, boy, did he love to perform. He also loved to play pool and the old shark usually beat me, too. His quick wit was always a joy to experience. He was very free with his opinions, but on so much about himself; we never knew he was a painter until we found three very respectable paintings in his home this week. Anyway, if you have any remembrances of the one and only Willie Lane, feel free to call (or stop in) and share them with us at Eagle Smog Check in Rialto. We have many of his costumes, awards, photos and other memorabilia. Our number is (909) 421-3610. If you are his daughter, Becky, who lives in the area, we would truly love to meet you. To use a quote from Hamlet, “He was a man, take him for all in all, I shall not look upon his like again.” David and Mercedes Moore
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came through with getting everything together for this ceremony.” The 39,000-square-foot structure includes the Info Pass room where customers can find out information about their case, offices where citizenship and green card interviews take place, and a separated room where judicial ceremonies take place when customers become naturalized U.S. citizens. Alicia Hernandez, an Immigration Services officer who conducted tours during the grand opening said workers must be well trained and ready to handle the variety of cases that customers bring into the Info Pass room. “They have to know a lot,” she said. “You never know when someone is going to come in for whatever reason, so you have to be ready with an answer.” “A lot of these questions can be answered online, but not everybody has that access,” explained Hernandez. “That’s why we have the kiosks to make appointments. Otherwise, everybody is welcome to ask questions when they please.” A poster board with the words “USCIS San Bernardino Enjoys… ” was displayed in the Info Pass room to showcase the activities the officers enjoy when not on the job. Hernandez explained that sharing the poster board with the public is a way to show their more “human side”. “Before we were with enforce-
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Guests interact with one another in the new judicial room at the new USCIS office in San Bernardino.
ment,” she said. “You would see nervous coming to the office. It’s nice to let them know that we have a human touch.” The biggest misconception the public has is that immigration agents do not have their best interests, Hernandez explained. “They might think that we’re all out to get them,” she said. “But there’s such a beautiful side to immigration. The history people have and the struggles they go through and seeing them crying and hugging you because they received their green card. It’s such a touching feeling.” A small section of the new facility was dedicated to Medal of Honor recipient Jesus S. Duran, who served in the Vietnam War.
Born in Mexico in 1948, he was commended for his valiant effort in saving several wounded soldiers when he rushed toward an enemy bunker with his M60 machine gun. After leaving the military, Duran pursued a career in corrections. Working at the San Bernardino Juvenile Detention Center, he mentored youth and took them on educational field trips. “It’s quite a tremendous honor,” said his daughter Tina Duran-Ruvalcalba. “I truly wish my dad was still alive to see all this. He would be proud.”
Anthony Victoria is a reporter for Inland Empire Community Newspapers and can be reached at avictoria@iecn.com
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Zach Kirtley's baseball ancestry traces back to MLB's Ken Hubbs, Camilo Carreon
baseball hero Ken Hubbs. His grandfather, Danny Carrasco was a Little League and high school teammate of Hubbs in Colton. So when Kirtley was named the 2014 Ken Hubbs Award school winner at Redlands East Valley, it continued a family baseball cycle in the Inland Empire that began 75 years ago. In 1954, Carrasco and Hubbs were members of the Colton Lion's Club Little League team that advanced to the title game in Williamsport, PA. Kirtley's uncles, Pete and Robert were noted semipro players who were on teams in Colton with Camilo Carreon. Kirtley's great-grandfather began playing semi-pro baseball in Southern California in the 1930's. Zach Kirtley's father, Greg was standout player as well at Cajon and SBVC. COURTESY PHOTO Kirtley didn't win the overall Hubbs Award but winning anyZach Kirtley serves as a fam- thing associated with Ken Hubbs ily link to the late Ken Hubbs of is a family honor. Kirtley will play the Chicago Cubs. His great- Division I baseball on scholarship grandfather and grandfather, next season at Saint Mary's ColDanny Carrasco were con- lege. He was a two-time, 1st team temporaries of Hubbs and All Citrus Belt League shortstop. other Colton pro's. His uncle's He called making 1st team All-CIF Robert and Pete were team- as a junior, the highlight of his mates in Colton of Camilo high school career. "I first started hearing about Ken Carreon, formerly of the Hubbs when I was pretty young Chicago White Sox. and then as a freshman my grandfather started bringing him up a By Harvey M. Kahn lot," recalled Kirtley. "My grandfather is filled with baseball stories ince the time Zach Kirtley and I've learned a lot from him. was able to first swing a When I was 10, he asked me and bat, he'd heard about local my friend to come over for a
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minute. He quickly turned on the Ken Hubbs Story called 'A Glimpse of Greatness' and had us watch it. It was the long, unedited version." Carrasco has been a member of the Hubbs Foundation since before his grandson was born. It was not discussed with other board members that Kirtley was related and Carrasco didn't know about Zach's selection until the last minute. Bloomington's Uzoma Owuama was the overall Hubbs Award winner. After his baseball playing days are over, Kirtley plans to be either a physician's assistant or a high school pre-calculus math teacher. His 3.74 GPA Place him in REV's top 15% among graduating seniors and good enough to earn extra scholarship funds for academics. Kirtley feels he has a good chance at getting playing time at St. Mary's this season. The college has a new coaching staff and is looking to build a championship around young players. Its starting shortstop graduated and Kirtley was recruited to fill the opening. He is in the first recruiting class of Gael's new coach Eric Valenzuela. "Saint Mary's is excited to have me and I am excited about being there," said Kirtley, who feels that REV coach James Cordes prepared him for the future. Kirtley batted .387 as a junior and .348 as a senior. He was one of the best contact hitters in the Southern Section, striking out only eight times in 200 career at bats, while draw-
SBVC Football: New Coach Hired
By Amanda Flood
an Bernardino Valley College has just announced the addition of new head coach John Shipp to the SBVC football program. The San Bernardino Community College District has approved his hire as of July 10th. Shipp replaces Kevin Emerson, who helmed the SBVC Football program from 2009 to 2013. During that time, Emerson took SBVC to a Conference Championship and two Bowl games. Shipp brings with him a pedigree of success from high school to community
college football, as the one time head coach of the Fountain Valley Barons from 2004-2012 and the former offensive coordinator at Golden West College. Shipp is excited to embark on this new journey as SBVC’s head football coach and has seen the great opportunity that this school has to offer. He believes that, “It has always been about the opportunity to coach student athletes and support them, to move on, and do the things they want to do in life.” When the opportunity came about, to come to a college that has been very successful athletically as well as academically he was ready
to take the next step. Shipp attended Claremont McKenna College and he feels familiar with the environment and the community in which he will be recruiting. SBVC “felt like home, it was a great opportunity to come in here and continue the tradition of success” Shipp firmly believes that, “the athletic department as a whole plays a huge and vital role in the student body, football can be a huge driving force for a lot of student athletes and their success.” As a new head coach he knows that the season ahead will be an interesting and positive transition, looking to continue the tradition of
ing 29 walks. Kirtley was a hot commodity during his junior baseball season. He received "a couple of looks" from pro scouts and other college offers from Point Loma University, UC Santa Barbara, and Cal Baptist. He said that he learned the importance of being humble while in high school. "As a baseball player you must have a short memory. You can't take things outside and bring them to the game." Kirtley thinks it's a good idea to try a few sports in high school. "If you find one sport that you excel, why not focus all your attention on that one." Redlands East Valley baseball coach James Cordes called Kirtley perhaps the most cerebral player that he has coached. "He is always thinking and knows what to do on
the field. He is like a coach and at the high school level, you don't find that," said Cordes. He said Kirtley went from a junior varsity player as a sophomore to an outstanding shortstop as a junior due to hard work. Kirtley's rapid one-year improvement included a Los Angeles Times nomination to the all-state team. "Zach already had a beautiful swing. He grew into it as a junior. That growth spurt made him more powerful." Cordes called Kirtley's future an "unbelievable situation" that offers him the opportunity to get an education from a great institution. "Put that together with his family's tradition and Zach will succeed in whatever he does. You can't ask for much more than that," said Cordes.
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Zach Kirtley serves as family link to the late Ken Hubbs of the Chicago Cubs. His great-grandfather (Left) and grandfather, Danny Carrasco (Right) were contemporaries of Hubbs and other Colton pro's. His uncle's Robert and Pete were teammates in Colton of Camilo Carreon, formerly of the Chicago White Sox.
success at SBVC. SBVC opens the season at the Santa Barbara City Vaqueros on September 6th. The Vaqueros represent an interesting opponent for SBVC, since they have never faced one another in football. SBVC’s first home game will be against the West Los Angeles Wildcats on September 13th. The last time that SBVC and the Wildcats faced off was in 2000, when SBVC lost to the then named West L.A. Oilers, 23-20. Their last nonConference game has them on the road, at Glendale on September 20th at 6 p.m. The Mt. San Jacinto Eagles host SBVC on September 27th to open the American Division-Mountain Conference, with kick off set for 1
p.m. and then SBVC returns home on October 4th to face a team they haven’t faced in five years, the College of the Desert Roadrunners. In week six, SBVC travels to Victor Valley for their final day game of the season and then on October 25th, San Diego Mesa takes the trek north to SBVC with kickoff set for 6 p.m. On November 1st, Compton travels to SBVC, for the Homecoming game and Sophomore Night festivities, kick off is at 6 p.m. with the final road game against the Southwestern Jaguars on November 8th in Chula Vista. Closing the 2014 season with a home game against the East Los Angeles Huskies at 6 p.m., so come out and support SBVC this football season.
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NFL player, Kaiser Alumni visits Boys & Girls Club
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Pittsburgh Steeler and Fontana Kaiser alumni Chris Carter poses with his parents, David and LaGenia, at the Boys and Girls Club of Fontana on Tuesday, July 8.
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By Richard Dawson
t is not often that the Boys and Girls Clubs of Fontana gets visitors, but Pittsburgh Steeler Chris Carter came back to his hometown and took time to speak with the kids at Almeria Middle School on Tuesday, July 8. A Fontana Kaiser graduate, Carter has been in the NFL for
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Children eagerly raise their hands to ask Chris questions about life and the NFL..
four years and he takes the time in his offseason to visit with Fontana’s youth because he knows when kids are young that it is easy to get side tracked. “When you commit to something, stick with it,” Carter told the kids. “A lot of times in life, you’re going to run into people who tell your goals are crazy. You have to be strong enough to stand up to it, and become the doctor or lawyer
you want to be, or in my case it was a football player.” Education, setting goals, being healthy and facing adversity were the key points Carter touched on during his speech. “You get thrown into a competitive world,” said Carter. “And you’re equipped to handle it or you’re not, but you make those decisions today, here at this program, in the classroom or playing sports,
right by Jon Kemmer to push the lead to 5-0. Jethawks all-star pitcher Josh Hader stifled the Quakes offense over six innings, allowing an unearned run on five hits while mixing in seven strikeouts. Justin Turner of the Los Angeles Dodgers began his rehab with Rancho Cucamonga and finished 1-for-2 and walked twice. Turner reached on an error and later scored on a single by Tyler Ogle in the sixth. The Quakes added a run in the seventh after singles by Leo Rodriguez and Adam Law started the inning. Jethawks reliever Zach Morton induced a double play by Dillon Moyer that scored Rodriguez from third but ended the Quakes threat. Gustavo Gomez was solid in relief for Rancho Cucamonga, striking out one over three scoreless innings. Rancho Cucamonga finishes out
the last game of the series looking to avoid the sweep with Lancaster on Monday before traveling to San Jose for three games starting July 16. Despite the four-game skid, the Quakes are in first place in the Cal League South Division, holding a three game lead on the Lake Elsinore Storm.
whatever it is you do, you decide to compete or not.” Carter also spoke of overcoming a badly broken ankle he suffered during his sophomore year of high school and having to learn to walk, let alone run again. The appearance even featured a phone call to Carter from Fontana Mayor Acquanetta Warren, who expressed gratitude to Chris and his family for all they have done in
giving back to the community. Carter and his parents, David and LaGenia, created the Chris Carter For Youth Foundation to assist kids with after-school tutoring in 2013. The Boys and Girls Club of Fontana is one of the largest in Southern California, hosting about 300 kids, ages 7-17, on a daily basis during its Summer Day Camp.
Quakes Fall to Lancaster
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Adam Law makes a throw from left field to stop runners from advancing.
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he Rancho Cucamonga Quakes suffered a third straight game to the Lancaster Jethawks after falling 6-2 at the Epicenter on Sunday, July 13. One of the California League’s hottest teams in the second half, the Quakes hadn’t lost a series in over a month, compiling an 18-3 record heading into the four-game showdown with Lancaster. Rancho Cucamonga (18-6, 5044) starting pitcher Chris Anderson got roughed up early, serving up a three-run home run to Jobduan Morales as Lancaster (11-13, 55-39) jumped out in front 3-0 in the first. The struggles continued in the fourth. Anderson walked Dan Gulbransen to start the inning and that was followed by a two-run shot to
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AB-60 forum and DACA renewal clinic to The Unforgettables take place at Our Lady of Guadalupe Foundation names new Chairman of the Board
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Organizers form LEEC and ICUC meet with San Bernardino Police Department assistant chief Eric McBride.
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By Anthony Victoria
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he Unforgettables Foundation, an Inland Empire non profit providing financial burial assistance for parents who have lost their children, now has a new Chairman of the Board. Eileen Hards is replacing Gary Christmas who has led the Board for the past year. “I am excited to welcome someone with such enthusiasm to chair the Board,” said Founder, Tim Evans. “A young professional like Eileen will bring energy and new ideas to our organization.” Eileen Hards has been a member of the Board since 2011 and has acted as an Executive Committee member since 2012. Her efforts for TUF include spearheading a new annual event known as the Bachelor Auction as well as refreshing the website and incorporating digital communication with donors. “I am honored to be given a chance at a young age to lead a group of amazing people doing amazing things,” said Eileen. “Our organization is continuously trying
to do more and more for our community and I look forward to contributing to the advancement of The Unforgettables Foundation.” In addition to The Unforgettables Foundation, Eileen is also President-Elect of The Pick Group of Riverside and Chairs the Pick Board Development Training Program that teaches young professionals to become effective Board members. Eileen works at the University of Redlands as the Marketing Coordinator where she project manages numerous marketing campaigns. She also coaches the school’s cheer team. This year The Unforgettables is being led by Eileen as well as a team of well-respected businesswomen including Devonne Rowlen as Chair-Elect, Linda Stratton as Secretary and Jenny Wright as Treasurer. Gary Christmas is also on the Executive Committee as Immediate Past Chair along with Mitch Morales as Vice President, James Persinger and Robert Sturner as Members at Large.
Bernardino Police Department (SBPD) and San Bernardino Country Sheriff’s Department will be present to answer any questions and clarify any concerns residents may have about Assembly Bill 60. Beginning January 1, 2015, AB60 will allow undocumented residents in California apply for a Driver’s License under special circumstances that demonstrate they are eligible. However, undocumented residents are a little reluctant with the implementation of the new bill. They believe they will be subjected to discrimination from police officers, as a result of the proposed new licenses displaying the “DP” abbreviation (for driving privilege). The new law explicitly prohibits discrimination based on this license. The new law also explicitly prohibits using the license for criminal investigation, arrest or detention based on immigration status, according to a DMV press release in October of
2013. Members of both LEEC and ICUC met with SBPD assistant chief Eric McBride and representatives from the DMV and the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s department earlier in the week to voice the community’s concerns regarding implementation of the new bill. Each of the aforementioned agencies will have panelists present to answer any questions residents have during the forum on Monday July 21. “We want to continue to build that bridge of trust with the police department,” said Sergio Luna, organizer with ICUC. “We want to get their commitment in making sure our residents are being treated with respect.” For more information on the AB60 forum, you may contact Sergio Luna at (909) 253-9147. For more information on the DACA clinic, you may contact Lyzzeth Mendoza at (909) 666-0486.
nland Congregations United for Change (ICUC) and Latinas Educating and Empowering Communities (LEEC) are teaming up to provide undocumented residents in the San Bernardino area information and resources needed to avoid traffic penalties and receive work authorization. On Saturday July 19, ICUC will be providing volunteers to assist Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) applicants at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church located at 1430 W. 5th St. First time applicants need to bring evidence that proves the following: identification, proof that they entered county before age 16, proof they lived in the U.S. since June 15, 2007, proof that they were present in the U.S. on June 15, 2012, proof of Education (high school diploma or GED), and proof of no lawful status. For those DACA recipients that will have expired status in four to five months, the time to renew their application is now, said ICUC organizer Lyzzeth Mendoza. “We’re hoping to spread the word a lot more in San Bernardino and Riverside,” she said. “Many of the applicants within one hundred days will need to renew their status, otherwise they will lose their status.” The same location will be utilized to hold a community forum PHOTO COURTESY/SERGIO LUNA just two days later on July 21. Officials from the Department of San Bernardino Police Department assistant chief Eric Motor Vehicles (DMV), San McBride with organizers from LEEC and ICUC.