Inland Empire August 28 2014

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Vol 10, NO. 03

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Luncheon at Olive Avenue Market honors Women’s Equality Day, voters

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Redlands Mayor Pete Aguilar held a luncheon at Olive Avenue Market in Redlands celebrating Women’s Equality Day, Aug. 26.

Aguilar, who is running for The intimate gathering, held at Congress in California’s 31st dis- Olive Avenue Market in Redlands ith less than 70 days trict, held a small luncheon reach- Aug. 26, brought out about a left to campaign , ing out to women voters in honor Women, cont. on next pg.

Redlands Mayor Pete of Women’s Equality Day.

By Yazmin Alvarez

Arroyo Verde Elementary accepted into No Excuses University Berlin Wall unveiled to public at Norton AFB A20

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tudents at Arroyo Verde Elementary in Highland may only be in grades K-5, but the youngsters are already

LLUH to host disaster shooter training course for heath care professionals

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oma Linda University Health is hosting a oneday Disaster Shooter Training Course designed specifically to teach health care professionals the fundamentals of focused disaster planning and advanced knowledge of an active shooter or code silver.

The event will take place on September 16 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Loma Linda University School of Medicine (LLUSM) Medical Simulation Center in the Centennial Complex, 24760 Stewart Street, in Loma Linda.

The event keynote speaker, Special Agent Jeffrey Cugno from the Federal Bureau of Investigation will speak about the psyche of active shooters.

Recent events have demonstrated the vulnerability of schools and hospitals to shooters, and most institutions have minimal planning and preparation in place.

Attendees will also be involved in an active shooter simulation by Redlands Police Department during the training.

The course will also assist learners with developing a basic template for hospital unitfocused disaster plans, which can be used as a foundation for further plans. Representatives from the county will also be on hand to teach participants how unit plans build on overall hospital plans and how hospital plans impact county and state disaster response.

Registration for the course is $125 and is open to health care professionals. A total of six CEUs or CMEs can be earned from participating in the course.

For more information or to register visit www.llu.edu/msc.

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A student at Arroyo Verde Elementary in Highland waves a UC San Diego flag.

By Yazmin Alvarez

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begins promoting a comprehenpreparing for college.

The school was recently accept- sive college readiness model started into the “No Excuses ing in pre-kindergarten.

University Network of Schools,” As part of the No Excuses prowhich helps to build a bridge for No Excuses, cont. on next pg. all students to attend college as it

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Donations sought for Redlands Animal Shelter Care and Isolation Room

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Redlands Mayor Pete Aguilar held a luncheon at Olive Avenue Market in Redlands celebrating Women’s Equality Day, Aug. 26.

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dozen people in support of Aguilar.

Aguilar chose the market because it represents the success of small businesses, and happens to also be locally owned and operated by three women.

“Women’s Equality Day is an important reminder that there is still

work to do to ensure that our mothers, sisters, daughters and grandmothers have every opportunity they deserve,” said Aguilar during a speech. “I stand by your side in the fight for equal pay, access to reproductive choice and support for small businesses so that women can continue to succeed and make our community strong.”

Women’s Equality Day is a nationally recognized commemora-

tion of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution giving women the right to vote. The 19th Amendment was certified into law on August, 26 1920.

Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter with Inland Empire Community Newspapers and can be reached at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com.

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A student at Arroyo Verde Elementary in Highland waves a UC San Diego flag.

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readiness for all,” said Malatesta, in a statement.

“Our Academic Performance Index has risen from 837 to 877, and our Similar School Ranking has risen from one out of ten, to a five out of ten. The data clearly tells us that our efforts are paying off as higher numbers of students are achieving academic proficiency.”

Arroyo Verde earned recognition by demonstrating a commitment to college readiness and through efforts to ensure all children meet standards in reading, writing and math, no matter their challenges.

gram, each classroom has adopted a college or university, and students and teachers display their college pride by wearing college gear.

Student success is also celebrated at pep rallies each month, much like the recent celebration held Aug. 15 where all classrooms gathered outside to show their college pride.

“Aztecs have big places to go and big things to do,” said Rachel Malatesta, principal at Arroyo, during the rally.

“I’m going to college,” a group of Arroyo Verde third graders shouted in sync.

Some also chanted their university’s Alma Mater while others Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter waved their school flag.

“Over the last four years, we with Inland Empire Community have seen our student’s academic Newspapers and can be reached success rise as we focus on college at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com.

he Redlands Animal Shelter is teaming up with Redlands Friends of the Animal Shelter (REDFOSA) to fund the creation of a much needed Care and Isolation Room for the Shelter.

Dogs and cats are brought into the Shelter on a daily basis, many having special needs or medical issues. Puppies and kittens that are abandoned are at great risk of developing parvovirus or distemper.

At the present time, there is not an adequate room or area at the Redlands Animal Shelter to isolate these animals until they can be vaccinated or to allow a separate rest and recovery area to heal if needed.

Lack of a separate area or room, means that these injured or at-risk animals have to stay in the general kennel area, often housed within inches of other animals. This situation potentially puts ALL animals at risk of contracting a communicable disease.

The REDFOSA team, in conjunction with the Shelter, is currently making plans to clean and convert an existing storage area of the Shelter and transform it into a Care and Isolation Room. We are asking our local businesses and concerned citizens to assist us with this project. Your help is needed to fund the purchase of materials such as flooring, insulation, permanent walls, and special isolation cages.

If you would like to help, you can make a donation directly to the Redlands Animal Shelter, 504 N. Kansas St, Redlands, CA 92373. Please specify on the check that you would like your donation to go to the Care and Isolation Room. For more information, contact the Shelter at (909) 798-7644. ~City of Redlands

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Students at Arroyo Verde Elementary in Highland are now part of the “No Excuses University Network of Schools.”

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Words to Think About: Home is where they know us at our worst and still love us

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By G. W. Abersold Ph.D.

here are many events and experiences in life that bring pleasure and joy to us. Being born in this great country should never be discounted.

The freedoms we have provide untold opportunities. Included are the chances to learn, to worship, to work and to have fun.

We who are so fortunate should remember the less fortunate in our thoughts and prayers.

But of all the blessings of life, it seems the most glorious is our homes. Robert Frost expressed it best in his poem, The Death of the Hired Man; “Home is the place where, when you have to go there, they take you in. I should have called it, something you somehow don’t have to deserve it.”

Not to have been born in a caring, loving home is a tragedy beyond expression. However, it can be safely said that family abuse is of epidemic proportion.

Every day the news media gives

evidence to that. The causes are as varied as there are instances.

Often the abusers were victims themselves. That’s all they know.

Physical abuse. Alcohol is often the trigger. It causes lack of control and undisciplined behavior.

Statistics indicate that economic problems often drive abusers to the use of alcohol.

Psychologically the frustration of not having a way out of problems, particularly financial, will precipitate abusive behavior.

A corollary to abuse is delinquency among children. School teachers report that students are often more rebellious after violence is portrayed on television or in times of war.

The mayhem in sports, movies, video games all contribute to an atmosphere of violence. This is transferred to home abuse.

Emotional and mental abuse is equally devastating as physical abuse. And often more so. It seldom leaves outward scars, only inward. A classic example is the husband who avoids speaking to his wife for days on end, but would be lovey dovey at social events. It leaves the wife a mental and emotional basket case.

You would think that the better the education and the richer the family is, would lessen the instances of abuse. But that is not so.

Pressure on the job is the curse. It causes stress that needs to be released, and too often abuse is the way out.

What can be done to defuse the tension in a dysfunctional family?

Is termination the only recourse for the responsible members? Of course, in the extreme the authori-

ties should be notified. When worst comes to worst they can protect the victims. And certainly erase the cause for abuse.

Intervention on the part of concerned family members, or a neighbor, a minister, school teacher, a doctor, or a therapist, may alleviate the abuse when the abuser is confronted by the concerned.

Mental illness like bipolar or clinical depression can be helped with medication. Both of these illnesses can lead to family abuse.

Other organizations may be useful like Alcoholics Anonymous and a church. Religious involvement can be an invaluable help in all kinds of abuse. The churches have always been in the reclamation business. Never underestimate their message of redeeming the lost and needy.

Often the victims are seniors that are physically harassed and abused by their children or other relatives.

It is a growing social embarrassment. Seniors are also often abused simply by neglect.

Someone has said that all families are dysfunctional in one way or another. That doesn’t negate the potential for change that makes families functional.

William Barclay was one of the greatest Bible scholars of all times.

He wrote over 50 books. In one of them, he said, “Home is the place where you don’t need to be brave.

Home is the place where they know us at our worst and still love us. I believe in home—I believe in marriage---I believe in the family, for I could not have lived without them.” ME TOO. Amen. Selah. So be it.

SB County Board Of Education To Meet On Sept. 2

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ecause of the Labor Day holiday, the San Bernardino County Board of Education will move its monthly meeting to Sept. 2.

Normally, the board meets on the first Monday of the month. It will

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meet at 1 p.m. on Sept. 2 at the Roy C Hill Education Center, located at 601 N. E St. in San Bernardino.

The board’s agenda will be available online on Aug. 27 at the County Schools’ website at

http://www.sbcss.k12.ca.us/index. php/governance/county-board-ofeducation/minutes-agendas.

For more information on the board meeting, contact the County Schools’ Communications office at (909) 386-2413.

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SB Valley College Re-Opens Historic Auditorium with Jazz Concert

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an Bernardino Valley College’s landmark Auditorium is reopening this August after being closed for a complete remodel and renovation the past 12 months. On Thursday, August 28th, the greater San Bernardino community is invited to a FREE jazz concert featuring renowned flautist Galen AbdurRazzaq, to formally celebrate the grand reopening. The concert starts at 5:00 p.m. and goes until 6:45.

Deanne Rabon, a program coordinator/counselor and assistant professor who is a member of the college’s Arts, Lectures and Diversity Committee, says, “Galen is an excellent musician and performer, who combines music and the history of music into one, engaging

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and entertaining show. We were very fortunate to get him for this concert, and really look forward to providing SBVC students and the public with this opportunity to come and enjoy a live jazz performance. Admission is free.”

Ms. Rabon points out that on that same day, from 11:00 to 11:50 a.m. in Library Viewing Room, Galen will conduct a free lecture on “Women in Jazz.”

Free concert tickets will be available at the door or can be procured in advance by calling the college at 909-384-4433. Those interested in getting blocks of tickets for group seating should call the same number and ask for Ms. Deanne Rabon.

Call Deanne Rabon at 909-3844433 for more information.

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Anthony Victoria

Voting can make the difference for youth in San Bernardino

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he City of San Bernardino has been plagued by bad decision making in recent decades. A change in leadership occurred that has provided residents with the optimism needed to revitalize our city.

However, one big problem remains: the apathetic attitude that is prevalent among many of our city’s youth when it comes to the electoral process.

Realistically, the majority of San Bernardino’s disenfranchised youth live among the worst areas.

While the city falls into deeper uncertainty with bankruptcy proceedings, and as different entities fight for political and economic interests, the young vote continues to die out.

Additionally, as voter apathy remains large among youth, a huge portion of high school graduates and college graduates remain unemployed. The San Bernardino County 2014 Community Indicators report states that there are nearly five times as many degrees granted at the Associate’s level and three times as many degrees granted at the Master’s level as there are projected job openings assigned to these minimum levels of education. In addition, our county has three times as many high school graduates as there are jobs at that level.

Speaking as one of an estimated 112,000 frustrated young residents in San Bernardino County, I think it’s time that we take action.

One way we can start is by voting. I truly believe that the current young generation has the capability to make the change the city needs.

Last year, the voter turnout was at 14 percent, meaning of 78,000 of registered voters, less than 12,000 residents made it out to the polls. For November, we must strive to raise that percentage.

Abigail Medina, a board member of the San Bernardino Unified School District, was elected in 2013 in large part because of the support from young residents, both at the polls and with her campaign. The mother of five and member of various district committees and organizations, told the San Bernardino Sun in November that she was grateful for those who supported and helped her throughout her campaign.

“I’m so proud of the youth and I’m proud of all the supporters, and right now I’m just feeling it,” she said. “I’m feeling so grateful to them all, every single voter.”

As a San Bernardino Generation Now member, I recall many of my colleagues being excited and proud at the prospect that their vote made a difference in Medina beating incumbent Judi Penman for her seat. In the end, Medina beat out Penman by a margin of 61 votes: 5,217 to 5,156, or 16.70 percent to 16.51 percent of the 31,239 votes cast.

Our group, with the help of community organizations, the Time for Change Foundation, Inland Congregations United for Change (ICUC), the San Bernardino League of Women Voters, and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) will visit high school classrooms, college campuses, participate in phone banking and will knock door-to-door around the city to encourage the young residents of the city to register to vote.

Maybe, just maybe---with a successful voter registration campaign, the city will get an increase in voter participation. It’s good to dream big, but it’s better to take ACTION!

Anthony Victoria is a community writer for the Inland Empire Community Newspaper Group.

He can be reached at avictoria@iecn.com or at (909) 3819898 Ext. 208

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Response to Carmen Beaudin Smog letter

It may surprise some people but roughly 14% of our air pollution comes from China. And in San Francisco it can be as high as 29%. (http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01 /21/world/asia/china-also-exportspollution-to-western-us-studyfinds.html?_r=0)

to re-establish their credibility, the present his “side of the story.”

City Council should quickly: These two actions would be a 1) Allow the investigation begun step toward healing what appears by the city manager to be com- to be an ill and ineffective city pleted by an outside, independent, government. unbiased firm.

The residents of Colton deserve Jack B. Russell, and expect some honest answers. 2) Set a date for an open public Colton For true transparency and a chance meeting where Mr. Compton can

Everything far from ‘great’ in Colton

I read with interest the recent newspaper articles regarding the city of Colton. My question is, why does Councilman Frank Gonzales continue to claim (Aug. 7), “There’s no major problems ... .

We have a balanced budget, we’re moving forward, the city’s not suffering, we’re doing our job, we’re covering all the bases. There’s no problem ... . Everything’s great.”

Other than Gonzales, everyone knows that there are serious problems in Colton: Our city manager who was investigating the Public Works Department was placed on administrative leave; the Public

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All this and more going on in Colton, yet Gonzales says, “There’s no problem ... . Everything’s great.”

Wow, Gonzales is either clueless and totally out of touch with reality, or he is attempting to deceive us citizens by thinking he can sell his nonsense to us. Since Mr. Gonzales is running for mayor, it is apparent he wants everyone to think things are great when they’re not.

Randy Rouser, Colton

Seems that “law” means nothing the patrons’ chairs and on the any longer, especially in San porch before they open up their Crime in San Bernardino needs Bernardino. doors. to start being dealt with at the ground level. The number of those Two months ago San Bernardino Then we said any transient thinking they can do whatever they said it would make a stand to dis- caught stealing a $350 shopping want with no repercussion is out of place the homeless who are sleep- cart from retail stores to wheel hand and has turned San ing on business porches, around their belongings would be Bernardino into a cesspool. sidewalks, parked cars and old dealt with. Seems nothing has haptrailers on the streets. That lasted pened. Wonder what would hapSteve Portias, two days at the most. Every morn- pen if I walked into a grocery store San Bernardino ing the restaurant I go to has to and walked out with $350 in argue with these folks sleeping in steaks?

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Works director was then made acting city manager; our city clerk left; we have no finance director; the finance manager has given notice and is leaving; we have a different acting city manager every two weeks; and our police chief, who recently quit as acting city manager, called other department heads and City Council members out by stating, “There are directors, managers and council members that do not belong in our organization. I am not used to the childish, selfish, lie-to-my-face drama and games that I’ve witnessed ... and it never stops!”

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nobody tells us what to do. We as consumers simply need to stop buying products made there. That is the simplest and easiest way to reduce the pollution. Plus it will bring the jobs back here to America.

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production all the way across the Pacific Ocean and we get it. So not only have we lost our jobs overseas to them but we now still get the same pollution by product we would get had the products been made here.

I don't know how much more the AQMD can do. China refuses to reduce their output of products or That's right the prevailing winds how they manufacture things to blow the pollution from China's cut pollution. Its the old saying -China, you say?

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Carole Landis advanced from Cardinal City to Hollywood Walk of Fame

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Former San Bernardino High School student Francis Ridste (Carole Landis) was popular actress, model, singer and dancer during 11-year career which ended in a 1948 suicide.

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By Harvey M. Kahn

an Bernardino High School has produced a lot of talented people whose abilities have propelled them onto the national stage. Cardinal City still produces them, just not on the same level as former Tuskegee Airmen, physicists or leading ladies. Carole Landis crammed a lot into her 29 years before committing suicide in 1948. She is the

only SBHS student to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Known as Francis Ridste when she graduated SBHS in 1936, she had already been married twice and divorced. Days after finishing high school, she dyed her hair blond, changed her name to Carole Landis and hopped a bus to San Francisco with hopes of achieving stardom. But before that she had already shown signs of being with it. At age 14, she snuck into the Miss Riverside beauty contest and finished fourth. At 8, she embarrassed family by jumping on the stage during a play and belted out a solo. Her biographers tell many more.

Landis told reporters she gained contracts at Warner Brother's and 20th Century Fox to play opposite the biggest stars of her era because she was not afraid to take risks. As a member of Jefferson Elementary School's chorus she performed before 2,500 persons at the San Bernardino Municipal Auditorium.

She later sang lead in a Halloween assembly while attending Sturgis Junior High. As a teen she allegedly learned street smarts from local prostitutes who she waited on while working at a diner near 3rd and D Streets.

Months after arriving in San Francisco, she wanted more than singing and dancing in smokefilled lounges. Her biography says she soon realized Los Angeles was the place to be. Her good looks, outgoing personality and work ethic got her into 25 major motion pictures. She was cast by top directors like Darryl Zanuck and Hal Roach, playing opposite Bob Hope, John Wayne, Betty Grable and Caesar Romero. She was received socially by General Dwight Eisenhower, Ernest Hemingway and was the special guest of Dorothy Dandridge and Egyptian King Farouk.

Her life in San Bernardino as told by family conflicts from that of biographer Eric Gans and from Associated Press clippings. Court

records show dysfunction between her mother and father. Some reports detail an early life of poverty, ditching school, bad grades, and problems with teachers. Yet others claim she was an honors student.

Landis and an older brother and sister were said to have been raised by their mother, living off Mt. Vernon Boulevard. Her father, Alfred Ridste lived near Marshall Boulevard and was a machinist at Santa Fe Railway. Landis wrote in her biography that as a young girl she took dancing classes in San Bernardino and attended a Catholic Church every Sunday.

All reports state that Landis was an excellent athlete. She organized softball teams and her football team at SBHS was disbanded by school administrators. Reporter Harold Heffernan wrote that between scenes while filming one movie about baseball, Landis insisted on taking batting practice.

Heffernan stated that Landis threw and hit like a man, to the point where it ruined her makeup and upset directors. A poster dated July 4, 1941 said she appeared in a celebrity baseball game at San Bernardino's Perris Hill Ball Park.

Three months earlier she was the guest of honor at the San Bernardino Fire Department's annual ball.

Landis' career was just advancing when World War II broke out.

Film production was slowed and the prime of her career was spent volunteering in Hollywood's efforts to win the war. She did gain immense popularity by traveling with performers to entertain troops. While on USO tours of North Africa, Landis caught malaria and developed a chronic respiratory condition. She remained sick the rest of her life which perhaps contributed to her suicide. She also told reporters that she was in a hurry to get more accomplished before her 30th birthday, once considered the cut off age for actresses. She died of an overdose of sleeping pills eight

Children’s Network Conference registration now open

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egistration is open for the Sept. 24 and 25 Children’s Network Conference. Now in its 28th year, the event is one of the Inland Empire’s premier training events for professionals in the fields of social work, mental health, juvenile justice, child development, child welfare, medicine, and nursing. The 54 workshops at the Ontario Convention Center will highlight topic including autism, bullying, father involvement, domestic minor sex trafficking, school safety, internet safety, and youth suicide prevention.

On Sept. 24, the conference will feature Dr. Jeff Duncan-Andrade, Associate Professor of Raza (Mexican American) Studies and Education at San Francisco State University and Director of the Educational Equity Initiative at the Institute for Sustainable Economic, Educational, and Environ-

mental Design (ISEEED). He has dedicated his life to supporting and developing urban youth to help create a sustainable urban community. Duncan-Andrade’s core work is finding solutions for youth to overcome poverty, violence, hopelessness and despair to become responsible and productive adults.

The second day of the conference will feature Jennifer Rodriguez, Executive Director of the Youth Law Center (YLC). The former foster youth who spent time in juvenile justice institutions earned her law degree from the University of California, Davis, and began her fellowship at YLC. After the completion of her fellowship, Jennifer stayed on at YLC as a staff attorney. In 2012, she took the reins as Executive Director. Jennifer works on both child welfare and juvenile justice projects at YLC, with a special focus on en-

suring children and youth involved in both systems live in conditions that meet their developmental and emotional needs, and are provided with the opportunities they need to build a foundation for a healthy adulthood.

This conference is made possible with the support of First 5 San Bernardino, San Bernardino County Children and Family Services, Children’s Fund, San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, IEHP, Kaiser Permanente, San Bernardino County Preschool Services Department, Mental Health Systems, Inc., San Bernardino County Superintendent of schools Child Care Planning Council, and Molina Healthcare. Please contact Children’s Network at (909) 383-9677 for more information or visits our website http://hs.sbcounty.gov/CN

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Former San Bernardino High School student Carole Landis performed with Caesar Romero in a number of motion pictures.

months before she reached 30.

Her brother Lawrence Ridste, a fireman stationed at engine company No. 5 in San Bernardino, felt actor Rex Harrison was a person of interest regarding his sister's death. The suspicious circumstances to her death made significant international news. Landis had two other older brothers who died from freak accidents when they were young.

By the time Landis was 23, she was respected enough that aspiring actors sought her advice. She could sing good enough that her

voice was never dubbed. She was a good enough script writer whereby producers took notice.

She could also design and make her own wardrobe from shoes to hat.

In a 1941 edition of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Landis said she learned as a teen that she must not be afraid to take chances. "You must not wait for opportunity to knock on your door, you've got to go out and meet it. The idea is to progress." At the time of her death she was studying voice, taking piano lessons and learning French.

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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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fternoon Delight Dance Socials

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.

Center, 400 N. Pepper Ave., nity Center. The class runs MonColton. For more information, days from 6:45 to 8 p.m. (There please call (909) 887-3472. will be no class on Monday, May emocratic Lunch- 26, due to the Memorial Day holiday.) Registration fee is $8 per eon Club of San person for four weeks of lessons.

Bernardino Partners are not required. No The Democratic Luncheon Club dance experience is necessary. of San Bernardino meet at noon Walk-in registration is available at on Fridays at Democratic Head- the Redlands Community Center quarters, 136 Carousel Mall (near or register online at www.citythe central glass elevator) in San ofredlands.org/classes. For addiBernardino. For additional infor- tional information, please call mation visit website www.sb- instructor Joe Sidor at (909) 792dems.com 6076. All classes are held at the Speaker Schedule: Redlands Community Center 8/22 Rafael Trujillo, Candidate multi-purpose room.

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Cream Safari. This yummy event will be at the Big Bear Alpine Zoo, 43285 Goldmine Drive in Big Bear Lake. 11 am-2:00 pm (or ‘til the ice cream runs out).There will be 5 ice cream stations located throughout the zoo, each offering a different flavor.

Tickets for the Ice Cream Safari are $5 each for 5 scoops of ice cream. The $5.00 is in addition to the General Zoo Admission. Admission rates are: Adults $12.00; Children 3 to 10 years and seniors 60+ $6.00; under 3 years are Free.

For info call 909-878-4200 or email info@fobbaz.org or visit our website at www.FriendsoftheBigBearAlpineZoo.org

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Mondays-San Bernardino Farmers Fair and Market Night held at Perris Hill Park, 1001 East High- Saturday, August 30 & Sunday, Mondays 5:30-6:30 5-11yrs, land Ave from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 August 31- Please join us at Court Mondays 6:30-8:30 11-adult. No p.m. For more information call Street Square in downtown San Bernardino for a weekend of charge. 951-233-7027. Knights of (909) 844-7731. family oriented activities, local Columbus, 740 Pennsylvania St., a variety of arts and crafts, artists, Colton, Ca. music, information, fresh healthy he Inland Emseasonal fruits and vegetables as well as food and vendor booths. pire Prime Time Through August- Town & Choraliers Country Toastmasters Club will Saturdays from 10am-12pm be starting a 6 week CommunicaCome Sing with The Inland Em- tion Workshop through August, pire Prime Time Choraliers as at: Trinity Lutheran Church, 2900 they begin a new season on Tues- N. "E" St., San Bernardino. The day, January 7, 9:00 AM. Re- meeting will be every Monday at September 2 & 3- The Humane hearsals are held each Tuesday 6:00 pm. The workshop will help Society of San Bernardino Valley Morning. at St. Paul’s Methodist individuals improve on their comwill be having a fundraiser at the Church, 785 No. Arrowhead Ave., munication skills. Workbook will Dog Cafe (11560 4th Street, Lazy San Bernardino, CA 92401 (cor- be provided to participates. Cost Rancho Cucamonga) on Tuesday ner of Arrowhead and 8th). $15.00. Information: (909) 886- and Wednesday, September 2nd 2334. and 3rd.

Visit www.hssbv.org to download and print a flyer or stop by the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley (374 W Orange Waltz lessons will be held be- Saturday, August 30- The Show Lane, San Bernardino). ginning Monday, May 5, through Friends of the Big Bear Alpine When you bring the flyer with June 2 at the Redlands Commu- Zoo invite you to their annual Ice you to Lazy Dog Cafe either day

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between the hours of 11:00 a.m. to midnight 15% of your bill will be donated back to the HSSBV! Feel like bringing along your best friend? Dogs are allowed on the dog friendly patio of Lazy Dog Café!

For more information on this fundraiser visits www.hssbv.org or call 909-386-1400 ext. 224.

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Saturday, Sept. 13 & Sunday, Sept. 14- Sat. 3pm-9pm & Sun. 12pm-9pm. Don’t miss out on food, games and fun. 169 West “L” St., Colton. (909) 825-3481.

Friday, September 12 - the San Bernardino Black Cultural Foundation Inc. presents the 25th Annual Black Rose Humanitarian and Community Service Awards Banquet at the National Orange Show Valencia Room, 689 South E Street. The event starts at 6 p.m. with dinner and program at 7 p.m.

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Saturday, September 13 - the San Bernardino Arts Connection presents Arts Connection Conference 2014 with the theme of "Professional Practices for Visual and Performing Artists and Administrators". The conference will be held at the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center, 1205 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For sponsorship and registration information visit: info@artsconnectionnetwork.org or call 909.537.5809

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SBCCD Police Department expands communication, training opportunities

eptember is National Campus Safety Awareness Month, a month dedicated to enhancing dialogue around campus safety issues. The San Bernardino Community College District Board of Trustees approved a Resolution recognizing the significance of the month and the San Bernardino Community College District (SBCCD) Police Department is undertaking a month of activities to encourage all members of the campus community as well as vendors and visitors to support and protect each other. All events are free and open to the public. Limited parking is available on campus with a $2 daily pass.

Free parking is available by both campuses on a first come-first served basis.

Chancellor Bruce Baron said, “The health and safety of our students is one of our highest priorities. Unfortunately, college campuses are not immune to destructive behaviors and violence, including some current issues impacting college campuses such as high risk drinking, illegal drug use, and sexual assault.

National Campus Safety Awareness Month activities are focused on advocacy, education and training, and supporting policy initiatives and legislation that address issues related to these frightening realities. We are so pleased that our District Police Department is proactive in addressing these challenges.”

SBCCD Police Chief Pierre Galvez explained, “Recognizing National Campus Safety Awareness Month helps set the stage for critical conversations between key groups on campus: students, faculty, and professional staff from campus police, public safety/security, health and wellness, student affairs, student life, and local organizations dedicated to violence prevention. The door is open to off campus individuals and groups as well.”

The activities include: Coffee with a Cop – a chance for anyone to speak with an officer or just come by for a quick bite to start the day - Free coffee and donuts combined with informal and informative conversation.

• Sept. 3, 7:30-8:30am at the District Office in the Board Room – 114 S. Del Rosa Dr., San Bernardino •Sept. 9, 7:45-9:30am at San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC)

SBCCD Police Chief Pierre Galvez (back row, far left) poses with his officers and safety staff.

in classroom BUS 100 – 701 S. Mt. • Culture of Silence: Stalking EdVernon Ave., San Bernardino ucation and Awareness • Sept. 10, 7:45-9:30am Crafton • Sept 17: Emergency Safety and Hills College (CHC) in the Cafeteria Preparedness Quad – 11711 Sand Canyon Road, • Sept 24: Dealing with Irate PeoYucaipa ple The following presentations will be made at San Bernardino Valley College in the Library Viewing Room from 12:30-1:30p.m.,with one exception: • Sept 4: Culture of Silence: Stalking Education and Awareness • Sept 9: Speak Out and Stand Up: Raising Awareness about Sexual Assault • Sept 10: Domestic Violence Concerns in San Bernardino County, presented by District Attorney Ramos – THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD FROM 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

• Sept 11: Safety Awareness and Prevention regarding stalking, dating, domestic and sexual violence • Sept 16: Emergency Safety and Preparedness • Sept 18: Active Shooter Safety • Sept 23: Dealing with Irate People

The following presentations will be held at Crafton Hills College in CL218 from noon to 1:00 p.m.: • Sept 3: Safety Awareness and Prevention regarding stalking, dating, domestic and sexual violence • Sept 10: Speak Out and Stand Up: • Raising Awareness about Sexual Assault

The following workshops will be held at the District Office in the Board Room from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.: • Sept. 3: Emergency Safety and Preparedness • Sept. 17: Active Shooter Safety • Sept. 24: Safety Awareness and Prevention regarding stalking, dating, domestic and sexual violence

In 2014, the Police Department took these steps to address specific campus safety issues.

• Sexual Assault Response Teams were established on both campuses, round table discussions were held and the teams and departments met with local police departments to improve efficiency.

• A clinical psychologist came to speak on each campus regarding active shooters and threat assessment.

Officers from the Department spoke with staff, evaluated work spaces and discussed options regarding actions to take in the event of a shooter.

• Student Orientation presentations have been made to students on both campuses regarding general safety information as well as specifics on trends and crimes students needed to be made aware of.

• A Poetry Reading was held on the SBVC campus giving attendees the opportunity to tell their own stories

San Bernardino Symphony heads for the OK Corral

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he San Bernardino Symphony Guild has announced Saturday, September 20 as the date of their annual Bach to Boots Gala to be held at the picturesque Old Glen Ranch in Lytle Creek This year’s event will feature an authentic chuck wagon dinner prepared by cowboy chefs, dancing to the western sounds Electric Tumbleweeds, and lots of opportunities to support the Symphony’s many worthwhile educational and community programs. This year, the Guild has also engaged the Tombstone Legends, a western re-enactment group to bring a lively touch of the old west to what is always a popular evening.

“People often misinterpret a symphony event as one which is stuffy or requires everyone to dress formally. But this is far from what we do at our performances or at Bach

to Boots!” quipped event chair Carrie Schmidt, adding “People come to concerts and realize the focus isn’t on what the audience is wearing, it’s on the amazing live music, and as for Bach to Boots, well, It’s definitely tough to be stuffy having dinner wearing denim and cowboy hats in a horse corral!”

The goal of the event is to raise funds for the San Bernardino Symphony which provides five season concerts, many community concerts, and music education through the San Bernardino City Unified School District’s more than 60 facilities. Their Music in the Schools program has introduced orchestral instruments to more than 90,000 elementary school students. They also offer free music workshops led

by Maestro Frank Fetta and orchestra members and discounted student tickets to all subscription concerts. In addition, this February,

two free student concerts will be performed for District students to augment their studies relating to Black History Month. For over 30 years, the Guild has also offered the Symphony Debs and Red Tie Associates, a unique job skills training program for local teens.

“Our educational programs are part of our commitment to the community,” said Symphony Guild President Judy Podskalan. “We are blessed to have been the recipients of an unparalleled level of community support for 86 seasons; we owe our future audiences the experience of live symphonic music and music education to the greatest possible extent we can provide.”

For Bach to Boots ticket information, contact Carrie Schmidt at (909) 534-2693 or clschmidt_1@myway.com.

regarding the impact of crime.

Counselors were available for anyone who wanted to talk with a professional.

• A speaker (rape survivor) spoke on both campuses discussing the impact of sexual assault and domestic violence. In addition, the Clothesline Project was held at SBVC, which emphasizes the lifelong trauma that can result from domestic violence and sexual assault.

Starting in 2015, the Department will be offering additional programs, trainings and opportunities for victims of crime to speak out, including: • Start by Believing is a public awareness campaign to help change the way people respond to rape and sexual violence. If victims know they will be believed, then the hope is they will come forward and report. And in the process seek/are referred the help they need.

• Live the Green Dot is a four day “train the instructor” course to be given at each site. The Green Dot strategy is predicated on the belief that individual safety is a community responsibility and shifts the lens away from victims/perpetrators and onto bystanders. The overarching goal is to mobilize a force of engaged and proactive bystanders.

• The Clothesline Project will return to SBVC, as will the poetry readings.

• Nonviolent Sexuality: Making Peace with Passion™ is a program that deals with alcohol and sexual violence issues on campus. Abstinence is addressed as a valid choice

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in relationships but not presented as a substitute for dealing with the realities of human sexuality and conflict. Nonviolent Sexuality deals with some sensitive issues in an entertaining and interactive manner that students find engaging and fun.

• Walk a Mile in Her Shoes is a large scale event that raises men’s awareness of what women have to go through regarding sexual assault.

Women can participate, male students, athletes, and staff members are encouraged to learn from the experience. Participants walk a one mile course set up on campus in high heels.

• Speakers from a variety of professional organizations will be presented in April on a range of sexual assault and domestic violence topics, including dating violence, stalking, rape, sexual and domestic violence, and bystander intervention.

• A Window between Worlds/Windows into Our Future exhibit to both campuses. The art exhibit has been created by survivors, friends and family members of those who have suffered from domestic violence.

The exhibit is designed to show that art is a tool that often helps one heal from a traumatic event, or helps the survivor address what occurred and thereby let it go. With this exhibit attendees can participate and create their own art which will then become a part of the exhibit.

• An Audio Visual Exhibit running various videos, clips, domestic violence and sexual assault related information.

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Alabama Street between Redlands and Highland reopens

By Yazmin Alvarez

The completed project meets the FEMA-approved 100-year flood capacity and the amount of water able to flow through the road at the City Creek crossing is now increased by more than 600 percent, according to county officials.

The $2.35 million construction project began in November and was completed on time and under budget, county officials said. More than 95 percent of the project was funded by grants from the Federal Highway Administration and the state Office of Emergency Services.

The remainder of the costs were shared by the county flood control district, the cities of Highland, Redlands and San Bernardino and the Inland Valley Development Agency.

otorists traveling between Redlands and Highland can once again access Alabama Street.

The stretch of road --closed for about 11 months for road and storm flow improvements from the San Bernardino County Flood Control District-- reopened Aug. 20, easing up the commute for the thousands of motorists who rely on the thoroughfare but were constantly denied access due to road damages and flooding.

Alabama has been closed seven times since 2003 because of damage to the roadway caused by storm flows from City Creek, county officials said.

To relieve the issue, the construction of two 48-foot wide by 169foot long arch culverts have been installed at City Creek, just north of the Santa Ana River. The road was widened and paved; concreted Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter for rock slope protection was added as Inland Empire Community Newswell as the installation of new papers and can be reached at electric, gas and communication iecn.yazmin@gmail.gmail.com lines, officials said.

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Alabama Street between Redlands and Highland reopened to motorists Aug. 20. The stretch of road was closed for nearly 11 months to allow for improvements after constant damage from flooding.

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The reopening of Alabama Street between Redlands and Highland, was celebrated by city and county officials after a nearly 11-month closure.

Excellent Regional Partnership leads to award for Workforce Investment Board

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xecutive Director of the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board, Sandy Harmsen, was recognized by the Desert Regional Consortium for her work in partnering with local colleges to boost job creation.

The Desert Regional Consortium represents 13 community colleges and two community college districts in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. It serves to regionally collaborate, promote and plan career and technical education and workforce and economic development in the Inland

Empire/Desert Region.

Harmsen was nominated for excellence in partnership by Kathy Dutton of Chaffey College for providing valuable and innovative programs targeted to assist local residents in building the necessary skills to secure employment.

“I’m very grateful to receive this recognition on behalf of the Workforce Investment Board,” said Harmsen.

“Our partnerships with local colleges and industry leaders ensure that we are providing the very best service to our community residents and employers. It is through

these collaborations that the Workforce Investment Board can develop training programs to build the skilled workforce and the employers in our County need.”

San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Chair Janice Rutherford added, “Strong, effective partnerships, not only with colleges, but with local businesses and community based organizations, are key components in delivering the right candidates to expanding companies, and meeting the needs of our growing industry sectors.”

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Two 48-foot wide by 169-foot long arch culverts have been installed at City Creek to improve flooding issues on Alabama Street. The culverts are constructed to sustain a 100-year flood capacity.

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RUSD town hall meetings to focus on Measure Y

By Yazmin Alvarez

ialto Unified School District officials will host a series of town hall meetings next month to update the community on voter-passed Measure Y. The meetings are planned Sept.

11 inside the multipurpose room at Wilmer A. Carter High School, 2360 North Linden Avenue and Sept. 16 inside the Great Hall at Rialto High School, 595 S. Eucalyptus Avenue. Both are scheduled for 6 p.m.

Officials are encouraging residents to attend the open forumstyle meetings, which will allow for opportunities to speak about concerns, express opinions and pose questions regarding the November 2010 voter-approved measure, a $98 million General Obligation Bonds that allows the district funding for much needed facilities improvements at all RUSD schools, district officials said.

“GO (General Bonds) fund the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or replacement of school facilities, which includes the furnishing and equipping of schools,” said RUSD Interim Superintendent, Mohammad Z. Islam.

Since passed, 10 projects have been completed through Measure Y including the construction of a state-of-the-art track and football field at Rialto High School, rubberized playgrounds at elementary schools, classroom additions at several elementary and middle schools, swimming pool renovations and the addition of a culinary academy at Eisenhower High School.

The projects total $36,627,187.

Thirteen Measure Y projects are still in the works, officials said, including the installation of security camera systems at 18 of its schools. Estimated cost for the projects is $54,791, 911.

GO Bonds are repaid through a property tax on all property located within RUSD’s boundaries.

“Similar to a home loan, these GO Bonds are repaid over time,” Islam said. “Our district values the input of our voters.”

Meeting agenda for the Measure Y town halls will discuss updates COURTESY PHOTO/RUSD on the measure, projects accomplished, projects still in need of Kevin Gilbreth, athletic director at Rialto High School, explains to RUSD officials the upgrades funding and future bond is- and construction work made possible through Measure Y monies. suances. A question and answer forum will follow.

For more information on RUSD Measure Y projects, visit www.ri- Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter for Inland Empire Community Newsalto.k12.ca.us. papers and can be reached at iecn.yazmin@gmail.gmail.com

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A new state-of-the-art track and football field at Rialto High School was unveiled last year. The field was constructed through Measure Y funding.

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Doogie Pool-ooza end of Summer fun for canines, human alike

s the dog days of summer come to an end and the regular summer swim season closes, San Bernardino County Regional Parks hosts its Doggie Pool-ooza event at Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park in Ontario on Saturday, September 6th. During this annual event owners can bring their four legged pals, who have had to endure the summer in a fur coat, for one last dip in the cool pool.

The event is sponsored by the Rancho Regional Veterinary Hospital, the VCA Central Animal Hospital, and Ontario Spay and Neuter, who will be providing discounted nail trimming for $5 and $15 micro-chipping. The event will also include vendor booths, Li’l Dog Races and other contests, such as the K-9 Swimsuit Compe-

tition, Talent Show and Barking contest. There will be demonstrations on pet first-aid and a Humane Society workshop. Don’t miss the Disc Dogs Frisbee Show at 11:30 a.m. and 3:15 p.m.

If you don’t already have a pet, there will be on-site adoption opportunities from Animals R First Fund, Grey Save, Rescue Works!, Upland Animal Services, and Hope to Home for Cats. There will be a food truck area for all human attendees, including the Baby’s Bad-Ass Burgers, the Bakery Truck, California Grill Truck, Cousin’s Maine Lobster, and the Rolling Sushi Truck. To cool the humans off, Snowie’s California will have their shaved ice on sale including a syrup station to put your own flavors on the icy treat.

Friends of Regional Parks will

there be collecting slightly used/clean blankets, bags of dry dog food, and other dog supplies to be donated to local pet shelters.

Each item donated will enter participants into a drawing for fabulous pet prizes.

Canine participants must be sixmonths-old, have a current license and proof of up-to-date vaccinations, and must be on a six-foot leash when not in the pool.

Entry fee is $5 per person and $1 per canine participant, parking is free with admission. The event is on Saturday, September 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at CucamongaGuasti Regional Park. The park is located at 800 North Archibald Avenue, Ontario, Ca 91764. For more information call the San Bernardino Regional Parks Department at (909) 387-2461.

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Renovations to Eisenhower High School’s science labs are among the several completed Measure Y projects. The renovations consisted of the addition of a teacher preparation/storage area, office/planning area, hoods for classroom science experiments, new countertops, built-in sinks and built-in sky lights.

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SBVC Women’s Soccer: De La Torre signs letter of intent

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BVC Women’s Soccer midfielder Steffany De La Torre (Desert Hot Springs H.S.) has signed a letter of intent to play for Cal State San Bernardino next season.

Named to the 2013 National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Junior College Scholar All-America Team, De La Torre was one of 11 community college athletes across the nation honored with this award and she is the first SBVC Women’s Soccer player to receive this honor.

De La Torre was named second team All-Foothill Conference this past fall and tied for first in the Conference with 11 assists, including four game winning goals. De La Torre was also named to the 2012 honorable mention AllFoothill Conference.

Under the tutelage of tenth-year coach Kristin Hauge, SBVC

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Women's Soccer won their fifth Foothill Conference Championship and made a seventh straight playoff appearance. The team finished the year with a 173-2 overall record and a 9-1 conference record. They were rewarded with a #3 seed in the Southern California Regional Playoffs. As a reward for their fifth Conference Championship, the team was bestowed with four first team All-Conference honors and four second team All-Conference honors.

The California State University San Bernardino Coyotes play at Premier Field and the team is coached by fifth-year veteran coach, Travis Clarke. The Coyotes finished the 2013 season 12-7-4 overall and 9-4-3 in Conference play, placing them in first place in the California Collegiate Athletic Association-South Division.

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66ers blanked by Jethawks

By Richard Dawson

he Inland Empire 66ers fell in its regular season home-finale 3-0 to the Lancaster Jethawks at San Manuel Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

The loss dropped Inland Empire (56-77, 31-32 second half) one game behind Lancaster (76-57, 32-31) and the Lake Elsinore Storm with seven games left.

Dan Tobik took the tough-luck loss and fell to 4-8 on thThe Inland Empire 66ers fell in its regular season home-finale 3-0 to the Lancaster Jethawks at San Manuel Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

The loss dropped Inland Empire (56-77, 31-32 second half) one game behind Lancaster (76-57, 32-31) and the Lake Elsinore Storm with seven games left.

Dan Tobik took the tough-luck loss and fell to 4-8 on the season despite pitching fairly well over seven innings for the 66ers. The 6’4” right-hander allowed three runs on six hits and a walk to go with five strikeouts but Jethawks switch-hitting catcher Jobduan Morales proved to be a thorn in his side all day.

Morales connected on a one-out pitch from Tobik in the second and sent it over the right field wall for his fourth home run of the season to put Lancaster up 1-0.

That proved to be more than enough for Jethawks starter Kent Emanuel. The left-hander kept the 66ers off balance over 7 1/3 scoreless innings, limiting the offense to six hits and a walk while mixing in five strikeouts to earn his ninth win of the season.

Lancaster added two more runs in the fourth after Austin Elkins and Jon Kemmer singled and doubled respectively to start the inning. Elkins scored on a groundout

by Tyler White while Kemmer advanced to third. That brought up Morales who went the other way this time and doubled to left to push the lead to 3-0.

The 66ers threatened in the eighth when Exicardo Cayones walked and Sherman Johnson singled to put two on with one out.

The Jethawks brought in relief pitcher Andrew Walter and he got Chad Hinshaw to line out before striking out Dennis Raben to end the inning.

Inland Empire travels to Rancho Cucamonga for a four-game set starting Thursday, August 28. e season despite pitching fairly well over seven innings for the 66ers. The 6’4” right-hander allowed three runs on six hits and a walk to go with five strikeouts but Jethawks switch-hitting catcher Jobduan Morales proved to be a thorn in his side all day.

Morales connected on a one-out pitch from Tobik in the second and sent it over the right field wall for his fourth home run of the season to put Lancaster up 1-0.

That proved to be more than enough for Jethawks starter Kent Emanuel. The left-hander kept the 66ers off balance over 7 1/3 scoreless innings, limiting the offense to six hits and a walk while mixing in five strikeouts to earn his ninth win of the season.

Lancaster added two more runs in the fourth after Austin Elkins and Jon Kemmer singled and doubled respectively to start the inning. Elkins scored on a groundout

by Tyler White while Kemmer advanced to third. That brought up

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Angel Rosa (#3) and Cal Tower (#13) work on getting their timing down in between innings.

Morales who went the other way this time and doubled to left to push the lead to 3-0.

The 66ers threatened in the eighth when Exicardo Cayones walked and Sherman Johnson singled to put two on with one out.

The Jethawks brought in relief

pitcher Andrew Walter and he got Chad Hinshaw to line out before striking out Dennis Raben to end the inning.

Inland Empire travels to Rancho Cucamonga for a four-game set starting Thursday, August 28.

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66ers starter Dan Tobik allowed three runs over seven innings during a 3-0 loss to the Lancaster Jethawks on Sunday, August 24.

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iPad tablets bring levity to LLU Children’s Hospital pediatric patients

By MJ Duncan

n its ongoing effort to improve the emotional state of hospitalized children, Stater Bros. Charities and Colgate-Palmolive has collaborated over the last seven years to bring entertainment packages to Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital. They recently sponsored Starlight Children’s Foundation which donated four iPad tablets dedicated to the children last Monday, August 18.

According to Tiffany Hoekstra, senior development officer of Loma Linda University’s corporate giving program, the iPads meet the emotional needs of young patients, in addition to serving as a distraction during difficult procedures and treatments, and as an educational tool regarding their diagnosis and treatment for patients and parents alike.

“It’s wonderful to see them smile and interact with each other while playing on the iPads,” Hoekstra said. “It brings levity to their day and they can enjoy being a kid.”

The iPads, loaded with a number of digital animated, educational programming will be used by young cancer patients treated at LLUCH, who can access them through a library check-out system or in the play room, as well as by child life specialists.

“One of Stater Bros. Charities’ interests is improving children’s well-being and health, and we would like to help in any way we can to support the ongoing needs of the kids,” said Nancy Negrette, executive director of Stater Bros.

Charities. “Some of the children are not even able to leave their rooms because they are receiving treatment, so the tablets, hopefully, will provide them with something to keep them interested and occupied.”

Rebecca Arnett, Colgate-Palmolive sales agency manager, said her company has long been supportive of providing resources to Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital, including previously partnering with Starlight Children’s Foundation to provide “fun centers,” or mobile entertainment and video game centers, to the hospital.

“It’s very exciting to be here to deliver these resources for the children,” she said. “Just to see them smile when they see these resources also makes you smile.”

According to Hoekstra, Stater Bros. Charities and Colgate-Palmolive have been committed to making donations to the children’s hospital that would alleviate the emotional well-being of young patients on a regular basis, which includes portable game systems shipped once a year.

PHOTO COURTESY/ LLUCH

Some of the patients at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital got to try out the new iPad tablets, loaded with animated, educational programming, on Monday, Aug. 18. Representatives from Starlight Children’s Foundation, Stater Bros. Charities, and Colgate-Palmolive delivered four iPad tablets to the hospital for use by pediatric patients and child life specialists. In the photo, (from top left, clockwise): Lisa Erhart, Acosta; Rebecca Arnett, Colgate-Palmolive; Lindsey Holderness, Stater Bros. Markets; Danielle Oehlman, Stater Bros. Charities; Nancy Negrette, Stater Bros. Charities; Bryan Lopez, 9; and Anderewson Tapia, 7.

FNX Native Media Award presented to SBCCD Board Meeting

problem brought a deeply moving human perspective to this important but little-known issue in this powerful investigative piece.

View video at: http://vimeo.com/73408770.

"FNX NOW" - Special Report from Torres Martinez This report was made possible by the USC Annenberg California Endowment Health Journalism Fellowship.

Producer: Terria Smith Editor: Terria Smith PHOTO COURTESY/SBCCD Series Producer: Terria Smith/Frank Blanquet The Board of Trustees of the San Bernardino Community College District presents two winning Camera: Frank Blanquet The report that took Third Place journalists from FNX/First Nation’s Experience with their Native Media Awards. Shown front left to right are CHC Student Trustee Alexis Panaguiton, Trustee Nickolas Zumbos, winner Frank was about a Los Angeles charter Blanquet, Board President Donna Ferracone, winner Terria Smith, Trustee Gloria Macias school that immerses students in Harrison, Board Vice President Dr. Kathleen (Katy) Henry. Second row, left to right, are Mesoamerican culture and lanBoard Clerk Joseph Williams, Trustee Dr. Donald Singer, Trustee John Longville, Chancellor guages. Teaching both parents and students to be proud and knowlBruce Baron, KVCR/FNX General Manager Alfredo Cruz and SBVC Student Trustee Tiffany edgeable of their rich Indigenous Guzman. traditions, the Anahucalmecac NX/ First Nation’s Experi- partnerships can bring about in our FNX Interim Tribal Liaison, Ter- School is reviving an appreciation ence television network community”, said SBCCD Chan- ria Smith, and FNX Producer/Di- for culture and history that has long garnered its first accolades cellor Bruce Baron. “The San rector, Frank Blanquet are been forgotten or repressed in trafor originally produced program- Manuel Band of Mission Indians co-producers of the original FNX ming and the awards were pre- had a vision of a national source of series FNX NOW, and worked on sented at the August meeting of the news and information about Native the two segments that picked up the Board of Trustees of the San Americans and indigenous peoples, two Native Media Awards from the Bernardino Community College and came to the SBCCD to make Native American Journalists AssoDistrict (SBCCD). that happen. Working with KVCR, ciation.

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View video at: http://vimeo.com/72305322 "FNX NOW" - Anahucalmecac (2013) Producer: Terria Smith Editor: Frank Blanquet Series Producer: Terria Smith/Frank Blanquet Camera: Frank Blanquet/Terria Smith The Native Media Awards are issued annually to working journalists in both the U.S. and Canada by the Native American Journalists Association. This year the organization recognized more than 200 members for their coverage of Native issues during a banquet on Saturday, July 12 at the 2014 National Native Media Conference in Santa Clara, Calif.

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Norton Air Force Base Museum unveils Berlin Wall to public

PHOTO COURTESY/FABIAN TORRES

San Bernardino City councilmember Henry Nickel speaks about the Berlin Wall and how it was a symbol of division in Europe during the Cold War era.

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By Anthony Victoria

an Bernardino City councilmember Henry Nickel stood tall and proud as he unveiled one of his 4-feet wide and 13-feet tall portions of the Berlin Wall on Wednesday August 20.

The portion of the monumental wall is part of an exhibit organized by the Norton Air Force Base Museum (NAFB). Nickel spoke to museum officials about erecting the wall outside the facility. Mu-

seum officials held a dedication in remembrance to those who have fought for democracy and freedom, according to NAFB museum President Bob Edwards.

Most of the wall piece is painted.

A black band on top with a red section beneath it makes up the majority of the wall, but the lower part is raw, covered concrete with extending rebar bands. The words “Achtung! Sie Verlassen Jetzt West Berlin”(Attention! You are now leaving West Berlin) are painted at the top of the wall. The

portion of the Berlin Wall is one of two located in San Bernardino; the other one being located at Ronald Reagan Park. Both portions are owned by Nickel.

Nickel, who was 10 years old in 1989—the year the Berlin Wall was brought down, said he remembers taking a fond interest in the news that year.

“As a kid growing up I remember playing out in the front yard, looking up, and hearing the roar of those C-141 circling overhead and landing here,” he told around 40 people who were present. “At the time, I couldn’t appreciate exactly what that meant. Things were rapidly changing over the Atlantic Ocean. Europe was transforming from a continent divided into one that would be soon united.”

The wall, also known as the Antifaschistischer Schutzwall (AntiFascist Protection Rampart) in German, served as a symbol of political and social division in Europe for a huge portion of the Cold War era. Constructed in 1961 by the East German government, the wall prevented East German residents from migrating into the west and those who did attempt were caught in “No Man’s Land” territory. It is reported that 98 to 200 people died as a result of trying to cross.

Norton Air Force Base played a pivotal role during the Cold War, offering a storage spot for intercontinental ballistic missiles and was tied into the early-warning radar system.

Nickel demonstrated his humility by expressing that the role he played in bringing the portion of the wall is miniscule compared to the contribution veterans made by serving in the military.

“The veterans in this audience

have been more instrumental than me in bringing this monument,” Nickel said. “Thank you for helping my generation and generations yet to come to understand that we live in a world that is free because of your service. This wall I hope will serve as a memorial for your dedication and duty to our country and around the world.”

Carl Leever, a retired Senior

Master Sergeant with the Air Force, said the wall meant a lot to guys like him who served in the military throughout the Cold War. “That big wall was a symbol of failure on our part to do something about it,” he said. “We kept plugging in and taking care of the people in Berlin until it came down and it felt good.”

PHOTO COURTESY/FABIAN TORRES

The words “Achtung! Sie Verlassen Jetzt West Berlin”(Attention!

You are now leaving West Berlin) are painted at the top of the wall. The portion of the Berlin Wall is one of two located in San Bernardino. Both portions of the Berlin Wall are owned by San Bernardino City councilmember Henry Nickel.