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Star Wars Reads Day highlights the force in literacy

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By Yazmin Alvarez

Colton Tamale Festival is huge success A12

ShakeOut event rocks SB County Museum A11

tar Wars fans didn’t have to travel to a galaxy far away to learn that the force of literacy is a strong one.

Dozens of padawans, rebel spies and even a few wookies gathered at the Redlands Barnes and Noble to celebrate the bookstores third annual Star Wars Reads Day, an event that honors Star Wars pop culture and the joy of reading.

Event highlights from this year’s literacy event included Star Warsrelated storytime, Jedi balloon lightsabers, costume contests, trivia challenges and plenty of mingling with Stormtroopers and other members of the IE Garrison 501st Legion, the official Imperial Costuming Organization.

“Our Stars Wars Reads Day is always a huge hit with both our customers and booksellers, and this year our publishing partners tapped into the ‘Force’ to ensure there’s something for the whole family,” said Laurie Aldern, comSW Reads, cont. on next pg.

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A Stormtrooper from IE Garrison’s 501st Legion reads with a fan as part of Star Wars Reads Day at Barnes and Noble Redlands.

Redlands Fire Department hosts annual Open House

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Free flu vaccines Oct. 16

he Community Hospital of San Bernardino will provide free flu vaccines to adults, from 8 a.m. to noon, or until supplies last, Oct. 16.

The hospital’s drive-thru flu shot clinic makes the process to receive the vaccine fast and convenient.

Flu shot recipients remain in their cars while nurses efficiently administer the vaccine in the Community Medical Plaza parking lot, 1800 Medical Center Drive, located across the street from the hospital.

For community members who do not drive or own a car, a walk-up clinic will also be set up for those individuals to receive their free flu vaccine.

Vaccinations will be given to persons who are 18 years and older.

For additional information about the flu clinic, call the hospital at 909-887-6333.

Jasper’s Corner Homework Club at

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Fire Capt. Nathan Bristol takes guests on a tour of Redlands Fire Station No. 1.

By Yazmin Alvarez

hile an Open House and safety event helped the Redlands Fire Department wrap up Fire

Prevention Week Saturday, fire said Redlands Fire Chief Jeff officials are reminding residents Frazier. that fire prevention and safety, is a This year, the open house focused on the National Fire yearlong effort.

“You have to always be prepared RFD, cont. on next pg. in the case of any emergency,”

he new Jasper’s Corner Homework Club site located at the Redlands Community Center opened Sept. 22 to provide homework help to local students. The Jasper’s Corner program offers free homework assistance from college tutors to children and teens from Kindergarten through 12th grade. It is the University of Redlands’ largest community service organization, serving more than 80 students at four locations.

The new site at the Redlands Community Center, located at 111 W. Lugonia Ave. in Redlands, is specifically geared to give homework assistance to preteens and teens from sixth through eighth grade. The program runs Monday through Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m, and provides help on a variety of subjects such as math, English, and science as well as snacks for each student.

To learn more call 909-4997499 or 909 -748-8288.

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Fans pose with members of IE Garrison’s 501st Legion.

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To learn more about Star Wars Reads Day, visit munity business development www.starwars.com. manager for Barnes & Noble, in a news release.

The annual Star Wars Reads Day was held Saturday, with events at bookstores and libraries across the country. The event was created by Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter Lucasfilm and its publishing part- with Inland Empire Community ners, including DK Publishing, Newspapers and can be reached Dark Horse Comics and Scholas- at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com.

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501ST LEGION

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A Stormtrooper from IE Garrison’s 501st Legion reads about origami.

2014 Star Wars Reads Day at Barnes and Noble Redlands, Oct. 11.

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Redlands Fire Department 2014 Open House.

ing on board the fire trucks, activities for children and tours of RedPrevention Association’s theme of lands Fire Station No. 1. smoke alarms and the importance of testing them monthly.

Those in attendance received batteries to replace in their home smoke alarms.

Fire Prevention Week is held anYazmin Alvarez is a reporter nually Oct. 5-11.

Highlights from this year’s open with Inland Empire Community house included a vehicle extrica- Newspapers and can be reached tion using the Jaws of Life, climb- at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com.

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Fire Capt. Nathan Bristol shows children the fire pole inside of Redlands Fire Station No. 1.

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Endorsements

YES on Q & R

he City of San Bernardino is in bankruptcy and is struggling to pay its bills but is shackled by a restrictive city charter in dire need of reform. The proposed Charter Reform would amend two sections. Charter Section 186 sets in cement how firefighters in the city are to be paid by comparing salaries to cities of comparable size but in most cases richer such as Huntington Beach, Irvine, and Thousand Oaks. We the residents and tax payers can not afford this.

In 1995 the San Bernardino City council approved Section 186 creating a system which does not require this group to negotiate their salaries like other city employees

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do. As a result close to 70% of the gotiate salaries. city budget is allocated to public safety leaving our city without A Yes Vote on R amends the apother badly needed services. peal language in Section 254 so that an employee who has been A recent article by Bloomberg suspended, discharged or reduced News reported San Bernardino in classification will receive back firefighters salaries and found that pay if the appeal is successful and the top 40 average $190,000; the will stop continued pay during the middle 40 average $166,000; and appeal process. the bottom 40 average $130,000 yearly excluding overtime. No Let's move our city forward for wonder the safety union strongly the benefit of its residents oppose any charter reform. It is not in their self interest Vote Yes on Q&R!

A Yes Vote on Q would remove the restrictive language in Charter Section 186 and allow our locally Look for more endorsements elected city officials to sit down over the next two weeks. with the firefighters' union to ne-

State Legislature Candidates Respond to Education Questionnaire

n organization of school district board members and superintendents contacted 20 state legislative candidates to poll their views on educational issues prior to the Nov. 4 general election.

The San Bernardino County District Advocates for Better Schools (SANDABS) executive committee - composed of nine school board members, nine district superintendents and the county superintendent - has surveyed state Senate

and Assembly candidates since 1988. The purpose has been an opportunity for candidates to be introduced to SANDABS and to set the foundation for future discussions with successful candidates.

SANDABS does not endorse candidates.

The process also provides an opportunity for candidates to share their views and opinions on issues affecting public education with constituents from the educational community.

Senate and Assembly candidates, who have at least a portion of their respective districts in San Bernardino County, were contacted for the survey. Not all candidates provided responses to the questionnaire. Candidates who did reply have responses published after each question.

For the full report, it is posted at: http://www.sbcss.k12.ca.us/images/Documents/governance/SAN DABS/2014CandidateGeneralRptFinal.pdf.

Free Landscape, Water Conservation Fair 2014

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n Saturday, October 18, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Chino Basin Water Conservation District (CBWCD), in partnership with the Inland Empire Utilities Agency, Three Valleys Municipal Water District and ten local water agencies, will host the 8th annual Landscape and Water Conservation Fair at CBWCD’s facility at 4594 San Bernardino Street in Montclair.

This FREE fair is fun for the entire family. Adults will receive water conserving giveaways, participate in raffles, have the opportunity to purchase beautiful climate appropriate plants, and enjoy various opportunities to learn about water wise landscaping from dozens of exhibitors. Kids will enjoy an entertaining environ-

mental performance, petting zoo, pumpkin patch, giant slide, and face-painting.

In this third year of drought, the fair will provide valuable information while also making water conservation fun. “Water is a precious resource. It is critical we use it efficiently. Since outdoor water use accounts for approximately twothirds of a typical home’s water consumption, the best way to conserve is by planting climate appropriate plants and irrigating efficiently. This fair will provide attendees with a multitude of free and easy ways to conserve water.” said Kati Parker, President of the Chino Basin Water Conservation District’s Board of Directors.

Fair goers are encouraged to attend free workshops (9:30 a.m.

Vegetable Gardening and 10:45

a.m. Irrigation Techniques) and to tour CBWCD’s Water Conservation Center and Water Wise Demonstration Garden.

For more information on this free, fun, and environmentally beneficial fair, please call CBWCD at 909-626-2711 or email at lveenema@cbwcd.org.

What: Landscape & Water Conservation Fair When: Saturday, October 18, 2014 Where: Chino Basin Water Conservation District, 4594 San Bernardino Street, Montclair, CA 91763 (south of the 10 freeway and west of Monte Vista Avenue) Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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Yazmin Alvarez

Fall: It’s all about Oktoberfest and haunts

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t’s the middle of October and you’re thinking, what’s there to do?

Well, have I got the answer for you.

I’m going to keep it simple: Oktoberfest at the Fairplex in Pomona ;The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor and Knott’s Scary Farm.

First, let’s talk beer.

Oktoberfest at the Fairplex is far from the bro-filled beer-fest these events are usually tapped with. Of course, you have your usual annoying few, but overall this was just a huge Bavarian music, German food and chicken dance filled good time.

Muscle up to chug down the crisp Oktoberfest brew and take your chances at the stein holding competition for both men and women.

Not as easy at it looks - trust.

Now moving on to the scary. The, “I should have brought a change of pants” kind of scary.

I’m talking about the Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor.

Let me just be honest here. I had fear tears in one of the mazes. I was genuinely freaked. Yea sure, I’m a chicken but this was a different kind of scared. Like, I felt uneasy scared.

Good, right?

There are three mazes that actually take place on the ship which, explains my uneasiness. And I’m only going to talk about one. The one that gave me the gut feeling to vomit because it scared my pants off.

That’s “B340.”

This maze takes you through the bowels of the haunted ship. You literally get the smell of horror. You walk through hallways of loose body parts and end up in the bloodied room of Samuel the Savage and a half-eaten body. Doesn’t sound too creepy, right? Well, I think all

the legends and haunts that come with the ship itself offer up a good scare.

Knott’s.

With a few brand new mazes like Voodoo and The Tooth Fairy and the much talked about Special Ops: Infected Zombie shooting experience along with some favorites like the return of Elvira – the legendary Mistress of the Dark.

First, shooting zombies.

You get to arm yourself with specially designed laser guns to hunt zombies throughout six-acres of the park. You get paired up in a group, and are led by a Squad Leader – a loud mouthed, take-noprisoners commander charged with turning you into a soldier. But don’t take your time here, you’re on the clock and screaming, dragging their body zombies are after you.

It’s lazer tag on roids basically.

Now the new mazes.

Voodoo: Trudge cautiously through the cursed swamps of the Deep South and some bloody sacrifices and demons curss. In this maze, you create your own path.

Instead of making your way through narrow pathways, you’re dumped into a southern swamp with forks in the road that lead you to voodoo rituals and other experiences.

A tip: start the night here. By the time the park was closing the line was still wrapped around.

The Tooth Fairy: Yes, exactly what it sounds like but this tooth fairy is a deranged dentist.

Some special effects in this maze include a blackout room where you have to feel your way out and then you’re guided by a disorienting xray strobe light room. If you’re afraid of the dentist, well, here’s your chance to face your fears and say, “aahhh.”

Now for Elvira. In her new show she becomes the Ring-Mistress of the Park as she hosts a circus carnival of macabre freaks and sinister side show acts. This show is not for those with a sensitive stomach.

Balloons in places, humans bending in ways and swords… long sharp swords being ingested. Suk it up and check it out, it’s worth it.

Oktoberfest at the Fairplex: Friday-Sunday now through Oct. 26.

Ticket info: www.oktoberfestatfairplex.com

The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor: Now through Oct. 2.

Ticket info: www.queenmary.com Knott’s Scary Farm: Now through Nov. 1.

Ticket info: www.knotts.com

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Vote Yes on Measures Q and R

Recently San Bernardino votes received the flyer from the “Citizens Against Measure Q,” paid for by the San Bernardino City Firefighters’ Union PAC. This document is filled with untruths and innuendos that need to be clarified. One glaring example is that Wildwood Park and the controversial plans for it have NOTHING to do with Measure Q. Measures Q and R were put on the ballot after lengthy discussion by a citizens committee appointed to analyze the 46-page San Bernardino City Charter, and to recommend changes that would begin to make a difference in the financial hemorrhaging of our city.

Both of the measures which were eventually put on the ballot by the City Council have financial implications.

Measure Q would replace the pro-

visions of Section 186 of the City Charter with language providing for salaries of safety personnel to be set by collective bargaining, as are the salaries of all other city employees. Why should one group of employees have the advantage of automatic salary adjustments? All other city employees, such as those who work in the offices, the streets, the libraries and the parks negotiate through their unions for changes in their salaries. As most of us know, that is what collective bargaining is all about. It is unfair for safety employees to have the special privileges that Section 186 provides them. Section 186 is unusual in its specificity giving actual steps, classifications and salary schedules.

No other city, including those which are used by the safety unions to establish average salaries as re-

quired by 186, has such specificity in its charter---in all cases, the salaries are negotiated through collective bargaining. San Bernardino cannot afford Section 186, which ties the hands of those we elect to provide services of all kinds for the citizens of the city. As an example, Section 186 has resulted through the years in exorbitant salaries for our firefighters. The top 40% make an average of $190,000 per year; the next 40% make an average of $166,000 per year.

We must begin to get our city through bankruptcy and on the road to providing the services that are expected of an “All-America” city.

Vote yes on Measures Q and R.

What do you call a former twelve year veteran Colton council member, who always first considered the citizens, before casing a vote?

What do you call a current Planning Commissioner who doesn’t make a decision on a request for a conditional use permit (CUP) without first finding out if it will adversely affect the Colton citizens? What do you call a person who has the support of the Mayor and five council members of Colton? The answer to all three

questions is the same. The perfect candidate for Mayor of Colton.

That person is Commissioner Richard DeLaRosa. I have attended council meetings when he was a member and now see him in action at the Planning Commission meetings. When a company wants to move to Colton, which he highly encourages, he first wants to know if it will increase pollution, traffic, noise, or in any way would be detrimental to the health and safety of the citizens of

Colton. Commissioner DeLaRosa encourages public input during meetings so he can consider their views on an issue. I cannot think of a better candidate for Mayor of Colton, so please vote for the best person for that position. That choice would be Richard DeLaRosa.

As Election Day, November 4th quickly approaches, the campaign signs come out. Not to my surprise, we see the regurgitated names of individuals running for council positions that they either currently hold, have held in the past. Current and ex council members are now running for Mayor, (DeLaRosa, and Gonzalez).

District representatives that are going unopposed as if they've done such an outstanding job in this city that no one could match their performance, (Toro)……really? It’s no wonder this city continues down the same pathetic path

year after year. How can anyone expect the status quo to change if we continue putting the same people in office that contributed to the cities decline in the first place?

Budget inconsistencies, going through city managers like a revolving door, no accountability and exorbitant electric rates have become common place along with a declining downtown area with multiple vacant businesses with blank signs seen from the freeway.

Nothing will ever change unless we bring new faces, new blood and fresh ideas into the council seats. Unfortunately I don’t see

that happening any time soon.

Colton will wake up November 5th to the same old same old. Well, at least the city will save money by not having to purchase new name plates for the council seats.

Dorothy Garcia, San Bernardino

Ronald H. Lawrence Colton,

Regurgitated City Elections

Hey Citizens for Colton First, you clearly made your voice heard in support of the Mayor Chastain recall attempt and eventual election loss. Where are your voices now? Satisfied with the status quo?

Gary B. Leibelt Colton

Please join me and VOTE YES ON PROPOSITIONS " Q" and " R"

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San Bernardino's City Charter from 45 pages to a more reasonneeds to be simplified. Reduce it able 10 or 12. The Charter should be easy to Understand, yet allow enough flexibility that future generations can adjust for the needs of their times.

Proposition Q will change Section 186. Section 186 mandates Mailing Address: P.O. Box 110, Colton, CA 92324 • Office Location: 1809 Commercenter West, San Bernardino, CA police and firefighter salaries to be Letters are printed in the order they are 92408 received and are subject to editing for clarity. the average of 10 like-sized cities.

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Diana G. Harrison of San Bernardino County, State of San Bernardino County, State of Cali- We are award-winning newspapers, Managing Editor IF Section 186 were changed, poCommunity News Editor Yazmin Alvarez California, case #73036 and therefore fornia, case #154019 and therefore having been so recognized by the lice and fire pay will be set by colqualified to publish legal notices. qualified to publish legal notices.

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the budget. This leaves very little for streetlights, pothole repair, parks and other city services.

Why are the safety unions fearful of periodic collective bargaining?

Proposition R would remove Section 254, the requirement that terminated employees continue to be paid until they have an opportunity for the Civil Service Board to hear an appeal. Terminated employees can still recoup lost wages IF they convince the Board they were wrongfully terminated. (If the employee was not wrongfully terminated, the City has given away money it can never recoup.)

I again urge you to VOTE YES ON PROPOSITIONS Q AND R. Our future and the tate of this City may depend on it.

Thank you, Linda, Daniels San Bernardino

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Upscale Spring Trails housing tract near Western Regional Little League progresses

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By Harvey M. Kahn

an Bernardino City Council members will soon vote on a resolution that could annex 379 acres, clearing the way for 284 homes to be built near Devore. The planning process began in 1996 as Martin Ranch but is now called the Spring Trails project, whose developer is the J.P. Weber Group of Orange. It has gone through numerous revisions including twice being denied by the planning commission. The city council is tentatively set to vote on the resolution at its Nov. 3 meeting.

In a 2013 report it was pointed out that the project did not conform to some city ordinances and is located in a "very high hazard security zone." The report shows Spring Trails appearing on the San Andreas Fault at three locations, also sitting in four major drainage areas and is a corridor for mammals traveling between the San Bernardino and Angeles National forests. A vicinity map provided by Joseph Bonadiman & Associates shows the Spring Trails project would include land within the San Bernardino National Forest.

In seeking city council action, Community Development Director Mark Persico and Senior Assistant City Attorney Henry Empeno, Jr. say in a staff report that the annexation must still be approved by the Local Agency Formation Committee of San Bernardino County.

Additionally, a report prepared for the city says the developer still needs to construct water distribu-

prevent it.

According to a city staff report, two major fires have burned through the proposed Spring Trails development during the planning process. In 2003 and 2007 fires caused enough damage that another environmental impact report was needed. In 2011, the city's development environmental review committee did not approve the project.

However, despite fair warnings to future homeowners, the city council would be within its legal right to approve Spring Trails homes. In the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines, it contains a provision of "over riding considerations." It states that If the city finds the major benefits to a project outweighs its unavoidable significant adverse environmental impacts, the city may nonetheless approve the project.

City staff attachments indicated the need to balance the current demographics with a higher income population. According to the state department of finance, there are an estimated 6,000 houses in San PHOTO COURTESY Bernardino that are currently unoccupied. Hoffman points out that Spring Trails project falls within City Councilman Henry Nickels' housing generates revenue to the 5th Ward. city in many ways. He lists utility taxes on cable, gas, electric and astion facilities. The San Bernardino required that potential home buy- sorted special fees. With the Municipal Water Department will ers be made aware of the possibly Spring Trails, Hoffman lists an inibe its provider. of fire and their repsonsibilities to tial total of development impact In a 2012 report, Stanley R. Hoffman & Associates pointed out other mitigations the Spring Trails project faces. Hoffman lists fire, floods and winds, along with the need to perform grading on top of the San Andreas Fault. It will be

Free Tax and Resource Seminar for Small Businesses to be Hosted by Assemblymember Brown and Controller Chiang in Fontana

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ssemblymember Cheryl R. Brown (D-San Bernardino), chair of the Assembly Select Committee on Small Business Financing and Development Opportunities, will host a free Small Business Boot Camp in partnership with State Controller John Chiang on Tuesday, October 14, at Fontana City Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Presentation topics will include:

How social media can help your small business grow; accessing financing and funding for small businesses; structuring a business; and understanding state sales and use tax.

“I’m proud to join John Chiang in an effort to connect small business owners throughout the Inland Empire with invaluable resources.

This event will allow business owners to have direct access to Controller Chiang’s staff to address specific questions and concerns regarding their business,” stated Assemblymember Brown.

“This is a very special opportunity and I want to encourage all Inland Empire business owners to participate.”

Fontana City Hall is located at 8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, 92335. Please RSVP to lisa.blacksher@asm.ca.gov or call (909) 381-3238. Seating is limited.

Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown represents the 47th Assembly District, which includes Colton, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Rialto, San Bernardino, and the unincorporated communities of Bloomington and Muscoy.

fees generated at $12.8 million. Allegedly, those fees were paid by J.P. Weber or a company called Montecito Equities, Ltd. Homeowners will pay property and sales taxes forever. Efforts to reach Weber and his legal council were unsuccessful.

The Hoffman report states that any cost incurred by the city's annexation of the project site will be offset by special taxes, emergency, and school impact fees. The bottom line would be an estimated $127,165 profit to the city. Most of the city's annual cost to maintain Spring Trails will come from police, fire and paramedic services.

Theoretically, the Trail Springs project could be put on hold due current drought conditions. Empeno, the lead city attorney for the project, acknowledged the city's current Stage II water alert. He said the drought could halt the project only if the San Bernardino board of water commissioners issue a Stage III alert.

Empeno said that scenario has never happened in San Bernardino.

"It would take a drastic measure for a Stage III." A number of California cities have already issued Stage III alerts. Empeno referred to a final environmental impact report that Trail Springs can be adequately served water after putting in a new reservoir and pumping station.

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Calendar

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ity Council Meetings

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.

Colton. For more information, Center. The class runs Mondays from 6:45 to 8 p.m. (There will be please call (909) 887-3472. emocratic Lunch- no class on Monday, May 26, due to the Memorial Day holiday.) eon Club of San Registration fee is $8 per person Bernardino for four weeks of lessons. Partners The Democratic Luncheon Club are not required. No dance experiof San Bernardino meet at noon ence is necessary. Walk-in registraon Fridays at Democratic Head- tion is available at the Redlands quarters, 136 Carousel Mall (near Community Center or register onthe central glass elevator) in San line at Bernardino. For additional infor- www.cityofredlands.org/classes. mation visit website www.sb- For additional information, please dems.com call instructor Joe Sidor at (909) Speaker Schedule: 792-6076. All classes are held at 10/17 State Propositions and the Redlands Community Center Local Ballot Measures Q and R multi-purpose room. presented by League of Women Voters President Gloria Anderson and DLC Vice President Tim Prince 10/24 Mary Sandoval, Candidate for Fontana School Board Wednesdays from 9 a.m. – 1 front of the hospital. Stop p.m. allet Folklorico by oninyour lunch break for certiCultural Classes fied fresh produce and artisan breads. ARMC partners with the Southland Farmers Market AssociMondays 5:30-6:30 5-11yrs, ation on the weekly market to help Mondays 6:30-8:30 11-adult. No promote health and wellness to the charge. 951-233-7027. Knights of community.

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Mondays-San Bernardino Farmers Fair and Market Night held at Perris Hill Park, 1001 East Highland Ave from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. For more information call (909) 844-7731.

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Immerse yourself in the Language of Love at the Redlands Community Senior Center every Thursday, beginning Sept. 18, from 12:15 1:15 p.m. in the Grand View room.

No signup is required. For more information please call the Redlands Community Senior Center at (909) 798-7579.

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Wednesday, October 22, 48pm.

Inland Empire’s Largest Mixer will be held at the Ontario Convention Center, 2000 E. Convention Center Way, Ontario, CA 91764. Admission is $20 per person for the opportunity to network with local “influentials” that comprise the uber savvy of the Inland Empire’s business elite. The Mixer will feature nearly 200 exhibitors and an impressive list of local sponsors who share a common goal of business outreach and networking. Last year, 2000 business people attended the 7th annual Inland Empire’s Largest Mixer.

Businesses interested in purchasing exhibitor space to display their company’s product or service should call (909) 560-2800.

Saturday, October 18-7pm.

Featuring: Maestro Jeff Nevin and Mariachi Garibaldi, Sinfonia Mexicana Mariachi Youth Academy with Vocalist/Violinist Angie Villela and Ballet Folklorico Flores del Desierto.Tickets may be purchased by calling the California Theatre ticket office at 909-8855152 or visit Sinfonia Mexicana business office at the California Theatre of the Performing Arts, 562 W. 4th Street (between E and Friday, October 24 from 10amF streets) in San Bernardino. Of- 7pm & Saturday, October 25 fice hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., from 10am to 4pm. The Fontana Monday - Friday.

Elks Lodge 2013 is sponsoring a alRTA Western craft sale at their lodge building, San Bernardino 1540 W. Rialto Ave. Lunch will be available on Friday and October Valley Division 90 Fest food and fun for Saturday from 11am-2pm. Proceeds to benLuncheon Meeting Wednesday, October 22-7. efit charities that the Lodge supLunch will be at the Blessed John ports such as veterans, youth XXIII Catholic Church, 222 East activities, scouting and scholarEaston Street, Rialto Lunch in- ships, disabled children’s therapy cludes Baked Chicken and Baked and many more. ham, Au Gratin potatoes, Salad and Fruit Program: Division 90-20th Anniversary Celebration. Price $12 Reservations - Call or email Wendy Saturday, November 8, Take a Bettar at (909) 989-3194 or whbetmusical journey back in time with tar@verizon.net to confirm your at“Aquarius,” debuting at the histendance. Remember .a reservation toric California Theatre of the Permade is a reservation paid. You forming Arts, San Bernardino. may pay at the door. Reservation Tickets to the 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. deadline – October 20, 2014. shows are $39.50-$76, available at www.ticketmaster.com, www.livenation.com and theater box office at (909) 806-0692.

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Juan Felipe Herrera celebrated for poet laureateship, unity project

By MJ Duncan

alifornia Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera, also a longtime UC Riverside professor of creative writing, was recently celebrated last Thursday for his successful tenure as the state’s poet-in-chief and his project, “The Most Incredible & Biggest Poem on Unity in the World.” Herrera was appointed by Governor Jerry California Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera, also a longtime UC Riverside professor of creative writing, was recently celebrated last Thursday for his successful tenure as the state’s poet-in-chief and his project, “The Most Incredible & Biggest Poem on Unity in the World.” Herrera was appointed by Governor Jerry Brown in March 2012 for the twoyear appointment which ends this month.

A primary goal of the poet laureate project is to introduce poetry to students who might otherwise have little exposure to the literary form, a challenge Herrera relished.

“It’s been a quite a journey,” the poet said, recalling visits to dozens of schools and colleges throughout the state, fiestas in agricultural communities, public libraries and museums, rural literacy projects, dedication ceremonies for a new park in Los Angeles and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, a UCLA commencement ceremony (his alma mater), and a Low-Rider Laureate Parade in San Francisco.

Herrera was an activist poet who was associated with the Chicano Literary movement that began in the 1960s.

“Juan Felipe is an extraordinary human being who embodies the spirit of our great state and our communities through the art of language,” said Craig Watson, director of the California Arts Council, which compiles a list of nominees from which the governor selects the California Poet Laureate. “As poet laureate, he has inspired countless Californians, young and old, through his social consciousness, and his kindness and generosity.”

Herrera’s project during his poet laureateship, “The Most Incredible & Biggest Poem on Unity in the World,” was born out of conversations with students at UCR, and according to Herrera, the students liked the idea of a poem on unity.

The 29,880-word poem is comprised of single words, sentences, phrases, complete poems, group poems and songs. Herrera, whose parents were farmworkers, asked a myriad of people he met to contribute to his project, from schoolaged children to farm workers.

While soliciting contributions for his project, the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newton, Conn. occurred in December 2012 where 20 children and six adults were shot to death.

“It was time to reach out and write about the out-scape, not just the in-scape,” he explained. “People were hurting. A word can heal a human heart.”

After Newton there were other tragedies that followed: the Boston Marathon bombings, a deadly typhoon in the Philippines, and shootings at a Seattle school and a Jewish cultural center in Kansas City.

“Massacre after massacre,” Herrera said. “That kind of took over the unity project, the need to support those who were hurting in the

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Juan Felipe Herrera, an activist poet and longtime UC Riverside professor of creative writing, was named California’s Poet Laureate in March of 2012. He is pictured being sworn in by Gov. Jerry Brown.

language of poetry. I really believe in poetry that is social, that is community-centered, and that is part of a positive healing process. We can put our arms around someone who is far away and alone, or at home, at school, on the street, in times of crisis. We are poets, and that’s what we do.”

Herrera not only helped support those who were hurting, early on in his poet laureateship he launched the i-Promise Joanna project that took on school bullying, an ongoing program that helps children express themselves through poetry and encourages them to stand up to bullies.

“This wasn’t just about me,” he said. “It was me and everybody. It was me and California, me for California, California waiting for me.

I had to make sure I was more open and inclusive than I had been.

My poetry changed. It became more accessible and more conversational. Poetry needs to be as accessible as a newspaper and a tortilla. It has to be flavorful and tasty, and it has to be available immediately. It has to come from the heart. Poetry teaches you to expand your heart and give it away.”

Brown in March 2012 for the two-year appointment which ends this month.

A primary goal of the poet laureate project is to introduce poetry to students who might otherwise have little exposure to the literary form, a challenge Herrera relished.

“It’s been a quite a journey,” the poet said, recalling visits to dozens of schools and colleges throughout the state, fiestas in agricultural communities, public libraries and museums, rural literacy projects, dedication ceremonies for a new park in Los Angeles and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, a UCLA commencement ceremony (his alma mater), and a Low-Rider Laureate Parade in San Francisco.

Herrera was an activist poet who was associated with the Chicano Literary movement that began in the 1960s.

“Juan Felipe is an extraordinary human being who embodies the spirit of our great state and our communities through the art of language,” said Craig Watson, director of the California Arts Council, which compiles a list of nominees from which the governor selects the California Poet Laureate. “As poet laureate, he has inspired countless Californians, young and old, through his social consciousness, and his kindness and generosity.”

Herrera’s project during his poet

laureateship, “The Most Incredible & Biggest Poem on Unity in the World,” was born out of conversations with students at UCR, and according to Herrera, the students liked the idea of a poem on unity.

The 29,880-word poem is comprised of single words, sentences, phrases, complete poems, group poems and songs. Herrera, whose parents were farmworkers, asked a myriad of people he met to contribute to his project, from schoolaged children to farm workers.

While soliciting contributions for his project, the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newton, Conn. occurred in December 2012 where 20 children and six adults were shot to death.

“It was time to reach out and write about the out-scape, not just the in-scape,” he explained. “People were hurting. A word can heal a human heart.”

After Newton there were other tragedies that followed: the Boston Marathon bombings, a deadly typhoon in the Philippines, and shootings at a Seattle school and a Jewish cultural center in Kansas City.

“Massacre after massacre,” Herrera said. “That kind of took over the unity project, the need to support those who were hurting in the language of poetry. I really believe in poetry that is social, that is community-centered, and that is part of a positive healing process. We can put our arms around someone who is far away and alone, or at home, at school, on the street, in times of crisis. We are poets, and that’s what we do.”

Herrera not only helped support those who were hurting, early on in his poet laureateship he launched the i-Promise Joanna project that took on school bullying, an ongoing program that helps children express themselves through poetry and encourages them to stand up to bullies.

“This wasn’t just about me,” he said. “It was me and everybody. It was me and California, me for California, California waiting for me.

I had to make sure I was more open and inclusive than I had been.

My poetry changed. It became more accessible and more conversational. Poetry needs to be as accessible as a newspaper and a tortilla. It has to be flavorful and tasty, and it has to be available immediately. It has to come from the heart. Poetry teaches you to expand your heart and give it away.”

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Juan Felipe Herrera, California’s Poet Laureate, was celebrated on Thursday, Oct. 9 at UC Riverside for his successful poet laureateship and project, “The Most Incredible & Biggest Poem on Unity in the World.”

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Highlights of the event include booths with hands-on poetry activities; readings of excerpts from the 170-page unity poem by students from Bethune Elementary School in Moreno Valley and other contributors; UCR’s Mayupatapi ensemble performing African-Colombian music; and free tacos for the first 500 guests.

Speakers will include Chancellor Kim A. Wilcox; Stephen Cullenberg, dean of the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; Andrew Winer, chair of the Department of Creative Writing; and Herrera.

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Friends of CID (Center for Individual Development) gear up preparing for the 2014 Haunt season CID HAUNTED HOUSE

When: 7-11 p.m. Oct. 17-18, 24-25, 31-Nov. 1

Where: Mountain Business Park, 2700 Little Mountain Drive, San Bernardino

Tickets: $12-$15 adults; $8-$11 children; $40-$50 family

Information: 909-384-5426

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Haunt Master Brian Correll (left) Debbie Newcomb (center) assist a young volunteer on a project.

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Jeremiah Tomboc works on a prop.

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(left) Props in middle of redesign at the CID Haunt

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CID Haunt Crew stop to consult with one another on a new prop. From left to right: Jeremiah Tomboc, Rod Gassaway, Debbie Newcomb, and Steve Welch.

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(left) CID Director Cynthia Crawford pulling double duty at the CID Haunt designing new props.

YOUR INPUT IS NEEDED! COMMUNITY MEETING

OCTOBER 20 and 27, 2014 The City of Colton would like YOUR input on community needs and barriers to fair housing as it kicks off the development of a five-year community development plan and fair housing study.

Come share your perspective on COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES, AFFORDABLE HOUSING NEEDS, and factors that shape EQUAL ACCESS TO HOUSING and other opportunities and be part of the process!

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Words to Think About: The power Bonnes Meres to hold Annual Benefit of women

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By G. W. Abersold Ph.D.

he other day Stella and I visited a local church at their early service. During the minister’s diatribe he said, “God has told me that I am the head of my house.”

I was appalled and disgusted. He probably got his viewpoint from the Apostle Paul who had a bias against women to begin with. There is no evidence in the Bible that he was married. The minister was using the verses from Ephesian 5:22 and 5:23 for his views. “Wives submit yourselves unto your husbands. For the husband is the head of the wife.”

Most objective sociologists will confirm that we live in a matriarchal society. Women rule the roost.

Or, behind every successful man, there is a woman-usually his wife.

When a man is really the head of his house, he is a bachelor. Of course, a man is usually out front getting credit for family success.

Erroneously. Ask any successful man or men who was responsible for their success and about 99% of the time, they will respond, “My mother.”

Ask Bill Clinton, George Bush (father or son), and Jimmy Carter who was responsible for their success and the answers will be: Hillary, Barbara, Rosalyn. Without question.

History gives an accurate account of the role of women. Consider Abraham without Sarah, Isaac without Rebekah, Jacob without Rachel, Samuel without Hannah, David without Bathsheba, Joseph without Mary, Constantine without Helena, Augustine without his mother, Luther, Wesley, Washington, Jefferson, and Lincoln without their wives. F. D. Roosevelt without Eleanor. You name a successful man and I’ll name the power behind him-his wife, mother or sister.

Unfortunately the role of women in many societies has been relegated to being “barefoot and pregnant.”

It wasn’t until 1920 that women were allowed to vote. World War II was a turning point. They entered the military and industry. Today there are growing numbers of women as CEO’s and key persons in their own businesses.

The recent evidence of spousal abuse by football players is only a fraction of the national picture. History has recorded the fact that the less educated a person, the greater the possibility of abuse. Crime of all kinds is more evident in the poverty section of a city; especially physical abuse.

Education is the key. This is also true when it comes to women being elected to public office. Currently

there are 76 women serving in the House of Representatives and 20 women in the Senate. Five of our 50 states have female Governors.

It seems apparent to most observers that a solution to the Congressional grid-lock would be to have more women in both houses.

Why? The answer is simple.

Women are more prone to compromise and reconciliation and negotiation. They are used to making decisions for the good of the family: In this case, for the good of the country. Above all, women are adaptable and SURVIVORS. In modern times, the roles of women have greatly expanded.

Here are a few examples. Golda Meir became the first female Prime Minister of Israel. Her greatness was obvious. She held this esteemed position from 1969 until 1974. Prior to that she was the Foreign Minister from 1956 to 1965.

She left a powerful positive influence on Israel’s destiny.

Dilma Rousseff is the 36th President of Brazil. She has contributed greatly to Brazil’s rise as a financial giant. Angela Merkel has been primarily responsible for the rise of Germany’s influence in Europe.

She is the first female Chancellor of Germany. She is also one of the architects of the European Union.

Margaret Thatcher was often called “the Iron Lady.” As Prime Minister of England she saw unprecedented economic prosperity.

She was elected in 1979 and severed for eleven years.

The power and influence of Queen Elizabeth should not be minimized. She has been a dominate leader in the world since she became Queen.

Financially women are second to none. Bill Gates and Warren Buffett are the richest, but they became rich only after they married.

Certainly Oprah Winfrey is one of the richest of women or men, but China tops the list with Wu Yajun.

Her net worth is 5.7 billion; Oprah is 4th in the world among women.

Doris Fisher is 6th; Meg Whitman is 10th; Sara Blakely is 14th; and six of the top 14 are from China.

The women that have made significant contributions to American society are impossible to list. Suffice to say from Rosa Parks to Hillary Clinton.

This list does not include women that are leaders in the fields of Education, Religion, Science, Medicine, Law, Sports, Therapy, on and on. Without question we can assume they are the head of their homes.

Amen. Selah. So be it.

Dignity Health’s San Bernardino Hospitals Launch Annual Jacket Drive

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ignity Health’s Community Hospital of San Bernardino and St. Bernardine Medical Center invite the public to help the hospitals keep someone warm this winter through their seventh annual “Share the Warmth” jacket drive.

Individuals can donate new or gently worn jackets, coats and sweaters. All sizes, from infants to adults, are needed.

It’s easy to give. Jackets can be dropped off at either hospital’s entrance. Both are located in San Bernardino, off the 210 freeway: St. Bernardine Medical Center main entrance, 2101 N. Waterman Avenue Community Hospital of

San Bernardino main lobby, 1805 Medical Center Drive Donations will be collected from through Friday, November 14.

“The annual jacket drive is so important to our community. It’s one of many ways our mission to serve extends beyond our hospitals’ walls,” said Linda McDonald, vice president of Mission Services.

“Last year, more than 600 community guests received jackets during our annual Thanksgiving Community Dinners at each hospital,” added McDonald.

For more information, call Community Hospital of San Bernardino at 909.806.1260 or St. Bernardine Medical Center at 909.475.2528.

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he Bonnes Meres Auxiliary of The Children’s Fund will hold their Annual Auction fundraiser November 13 at 10 a.m. at the National Orange Show, 689 S. "E" Street, San Bernardino, and you are invited.

This year’s theme, Inspire Hearts, will be actualized throughout all aspects of the event from the striking décor to the delicious luncheon offerings, to the keynote speaker, Dr. Clare Sheridan-Matney, Medical Director of the Children's Assessment Center whose inspirational address will focus on the organization’s work in the community.

In addition, attendees may elect to participate in the event’s noteworthy silent auction – a full room of unique and valuable finds. In addition, they may choose the opportunity drawing for many outstanding prizes including a $1,000 Fashion Island Shopping Spree, a Tory Birch Handbag, a Gift Card Topiary valued at over $500, a Ladies' Michael Kors watch and matching bracelet, an IPad Air, and a beautiful, theme-inspired table setting for eight.

As in years past, the charming Martha Green will serve as emcee for the popular live auction portion of the event which will feature both one-of-a-kind items and priceless experiences. And this year, Mary Dropkin, harpist for the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra, will provide her consider-

able talents to create an ethereal, seasonally festive ambiance.

Last year’s Annual Auction raised $90,000 for The Children's Fund, and event chair Terrie DeMuth hopes to eclipse that number with this year’s event which she sees as a particularly significant regional effort.

“With aspirations to ‘Inspire Hearts,’ our Annual Auction serves as a platform to give hope, encourage dreams, instill brighter tomorrows, and touch lives of thousands of at-risk children in our community in a positive way,” said DeMuth.

Bonnes Meres Auxiliary President Kristin Bryan Pierce agrees, citing the pivotal role of volunteer participants.

“The annual luncheon and auction is our largest fundraiser and the women of Bonnes Meres have worked so hard to put on a fabulous event and this year is no exception. I am so excited to see all the amazing live and silent auction items this year. I am thrilled to be a part of such an amazing organization.”

Tickets to the Annual Auction are $65.00 each and may be obtained by contacting Reservations Chair Koss at Melissa mbkoss3@gmail.com.

For more information about The Children's Fund, please visit: http://www.childrensfundonline.or g/. For more information about the Bonnes Meres, please visit: http://www.bonnesmeres.org/.

Elks Annual Scholarship Competition

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for submission must be done and into the Elks Lodge closest to your residence and school. The local lodges serving our area is San Bernardino, Fontana, Redlands, Yucaipa and Ontario. For further information please contact any of the lodges.

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ShakeOut event rocks San Bernardino County Museum, readies residents for “Big One”

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The jolt of a simulated 7.5 earthquake surprised Leonard Serrano and his two children, Dystani and LJ, during the San Bernardino County Museum’s ShakeOut event Oct. 11 preparing residents for “The Big One.”

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By Yazmin Alvarez

eonard Serrano and his two children, Dystani and LJ, aren’t strangers to earthquakes, especially since living in the Inland Empire.

“I’m not really scared of them,” said LJ. His father agreed.

Until they were at the epicenter of a 7.5 trembler in Redlands Oct..

11.

Sitting on the couch of a mobile unit listening to representatives from the “Big Shaker” --an interactive earthquake simulation vehicle-- explaining how items on walls and household furniture should be secure since “you never know when an earthquake will hit,” the Serrano’s experienced first-hand the jolt produced from the sizeable simulated quake.

“It was scary,” said Serrano.

“Like he said, you never know when it’s going to hit.”

The opportunity came at the San Bernardino County Museum’s, “Are You Ready for the ShakeOut,” a precursor to the Oct. 16 Great California Shakeout, an annual earthquake drill where schools, businesses, government agencies and individuals Drop, Cover and Hold On to practice how to react during an earthquake.

The event was held in an effort to prepare residents for “The Big One” and Serrano said it was a “real eye opener.”

“I’m learning today that we’re really not ready but we’re going to start preparing,” he said.

The museum, along with more than 2 dozen agencies and organizations, partnered for the fair-style educational event. Guests were able to participate in hands-on activities that demonstrate how earthquakes work, visit booths offering information about steps to take after an earthquake, and what should be part of a survival kit.

Children were able to decorate a canvas bag to use as a their own earthquake survival kit. In the bag was a list of items to include.

First responders and safety vehicles were also on site along with earthquake scientists providing information and special lectures.

As part of the special event, admission to the museum was waived.

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Information on emergency kits, food and supplies was available during the ShakeOut event at the San Bernardino County Museum in Redlands Oct. 11.

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Hand-on activities about earthquakes and water resources were part of the ShakeOut event Oct. 11.

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Tamale Festival in Colton gathers hundreds at Fleming Park

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Light of the World church volunteer Dan Jimenez (center) handing a tamale to a customer during the first annual tamale Festival held at Fleming Park in Colton. the group won the award for “Best tamale”.

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By Anthony Victoria

undreds of Inland Empire residents gathered around Fleming Park in Colton on Saturday October 11 and engaged in some heavy tamale eating, while listening to oldies, rock, hip-hop music and enjoying a classic lowrider car and bike show.

The tamale festival had participation from over 50 vendors and registered over 100 cars, motorcycles, and pedal bikes for the show that took over five blocks of the area that surrounds the park.

Finding inspiration from the International Tamale Festival that takes place in Indio every year,

Colton Parks and Recreation commissioner Albert Zamora, with the help of other prominent community members decided to organize the event to raise funds to support diabetes research through Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), as well as to help pay for the treatment for San Bernardino resident Lalena Maquinalez, who suffers from both diabetes and Celiac disorder (an illness that affects the small intestine).

The setting worked perfect for the organizers, considering it’s close proximity to the city’s downtown area. Within the opening hours of the event, hundreds were sitting in the seat’s of the park’s theatre listening to bands like

Mexico 68’ and artists like Rocky Padilla. Children were provided with gifts donated by the organizers and other city leaders. Councilmember David Toro and District 4 candidate Richard Prieto were there to show their support.

Zamora, who arrived at 6:30 a.m. to set up for the event, said he was in awe when he saw the turnout for the event. He attributed the event’s success to the volunteers and vendors who made it possible.

“All the hard work that members like Monibee (Henley), Funk Cancer, and so many other sponsors, made this a great committee,” he said. “Sure I had the idea, but it was their support that made this possible.”

Maquinalez was at the event, alongside her mother, Gloria. The 11-year-old was presented with an award from Zamora for her inspiration and the other things she does. Despite her health concerns, Lalena is excelling in school. She was awarded the Presidents Award for Academic Excellence in 2013 and is currently reading at an 8th grade level.

According to her mother, her long term goals are to become valedictorian when she graduates high school and study engineering at UC Berkeley. In her spare time Lalena sings and plays the piano, is a member of the pep-squad at her school, and plays softball.

"She keeps me very busy," Gloria said about her daughters efforts in an interview from March. "She's become stronger as a result of her experiences I believe. It's hard for adults to go through this and for

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Jerry Duarte of the st. Life inland empire Car Club drives his 1960’s era Chevrolet impala lowrider during the Car show at the tamale Festival on october 11.

her to take it so well demonstrates that she is disciplined and hardworking."

The tamale competition that was organized comprised of a panel of judges deciding on two award winners–one for best tamale and best commercial tamale–based on the taste, texture (wet or soft), spiciness, and amount of meat.

The Light of the World churches of Victorville and Redlands respectively were the recipients of the awards.

Michelle Padilla, a teacher at the Norton Space and Aeronautics Academy in San Bernardino and member of the Light of World Victorville chapter, said it takes a tremendous amount of work to participate in a festival, but iter-

ated that the experience is a fun one.

“We spent about 68 hours cooking and preparing the tamales,” she said. “This was a really a good experience coming out here.”

Zamora believes the festival could be as big as Indio’s and can possibly be the next premier event to be based in the Inland Empire.

“People are already asking about next year,” Zamora said. “Maybe we can turn this into a mini Coachella Festival. Residents took to Facebook to comment on the event’s success.

“This event was not only very family oriented, but it was also very well organized,” said Colton resident Paulina Salamanca. “ Can't wait for next year!

Duran brothers, son honored in Colton through banner installations said of the banner installations.

“This is something that we had thought of at beginning of the year, and we decide to go ahead and do this.”

“To us, the war was ages ago,” Rosie explained. “I didn’t give it

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san Bernardino County supervisor Josie Gonzales (far left) presenting certificates of recognition to Luis Duran (second from right), Jeff Duran (center), and to Manuel and Vincent Duran posthumously (given to their sons).

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our veterans of the same kin had the distinguished honor of having military banners installed in front of the post office located at 265 N. 7th St. in the city of Colton on Wednesday October 8.

Since 2012, the program has installed over 30 banners around the city to honor veterans and current active military personnel. To apply for a banner, a resident must submit an application through the city manager that will be placed for review. The text of the banner must list the name of the resident, their service branch logo, and the sponsor’s name.

Luis, Manuel, and Vincent of the Duran family fought valiantly for the U.S. Army in the South Pacific during the Second World War, while Manuel’s son Jeff served in the Marines during the Vietnam War. While Manuel and Vincent received their awards posthumously, Luis and Jeff celebrated the former’s 90th birthday being surrounded by family and friends.

While the banner installation ceremony garnered some of the men’s immediate family and dignitaries such as San Bernardino Supervisor Josie Gonzales, a luncheon held the previous day, followed by a birthday party for Luis during the weekend gathered up to 50 of the Duran’s friends and family sup-

porters.

Luis, who served in the South Pacific at the same time his brothers did, said he was unaware of the banner installation, but is grateful that his family went through all the trouble to honor him, his brothers, and nephew.

“I think it’s great they went through all this to honor us veterans,” he said. “It felt good to be honored by my family.”

His daughter Rosie explained the family’s decisions to have banners installed to honor the three men, saying that the valiant service of Luis, Manuel, Vincent, and Jeff provided to serve the U.S. armed forces is one that cannot be overlooked.

“To us it’s very personal,” she

ithe importance that it deserved.

This is a great opportunity to remember and honor the time they served. These men are special. Not because they are family, but because they served our country.”

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Obituary Alfredo P. Enciso

Obituary Bhikhubhai Nathubhai Patel

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ur beloved father Alfredo P. Enciso was called home was called home by our heavenly father on October 4, 2014 at the age of 87. He was well known by many on the Westside of San Bernardino for over 40 years at La Esperanza Market which he and his brothers and sisters opened as a family business, through our grandparents Juan and Guadalupe Enciso.

He loved his community so much he opened Chapala Restaurant with our mother Rosario “Chayo” and our sisters for over 13 years.

They retired in 2001 and lived life to the fullest.

He is survived by his wife, Rosario and children, Richard, Alfred Jr., Juan III, Martha, Teresa, Danny, Laura and beloved Marc Anthony, 19 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren, his siblings Luis, Carmen, Celia Yolanda and Tula.

He will be greatly missed by all of us. Until we meet again, Rest In Peace.

Viewing and rosary were held at Mt. View Cemetery on October 13, 2014. Funeral services were held at Our Lady of Guadalupe on October 14, 2014 and burial followed at Mt. View Cemetery.

hikhubhai Nathubhai Patel passed away Saturday October 4th, 2014 at 10:46 pm with his family by his side. He was a proud resident of Colton for 32 years, and a hardworking businessman, even after

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Alfredo P. Enciso

he retired. He leaves behind his wife, 3 children, 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Dahyabhai, as he was known, will be missed dearly by friends and family.

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Nonprofit promotes physical activity at Wheelchair Basketball Game

he Rolling Bears, 4-timeSouthern California Wheelchair Basketball Conference Champions, are taking it to the hoop against the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Athletic Federation in an action-packed exhibition game.

The game is hosted by Rolling Start, a nonprofit disability advocacy, resource and training center who has served the community for over 35 years. “The focus of the game is to raise awareness about

disability and physical activity. Our agency promotes options for people with disabilities and physical activity is one aspect of independent living” said John Anaya, Sr., President of the Board of Directors.

The MC for the day’s festivities will be KFRG’s own, Doug Vincent. There will be door prizes, food, opportunity drawings, a freethrow contest, and much more. The $5 admission will automatically enter attendees for a chance to win a Samsung Galaxy Tab 4.

The event will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2014. Tip-off is at 3 p.m. at the Gonzalez Community Center at 670 Colton Avenue, in the City of Colton. For those planning on attendance who will be utilizing public transportation, Route 1 stops at the corner of N. Mt. Vernon and E. Shasta Drive (approx. two blocks from The Community Center).

For tickets, please call (909) 8842129.

he Ontario Reign, four-time Pacific Division Champions and proud affiliate of the NHL’s 2014 Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings and Winnipeg Jets, announced today that the home games originally scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015 and Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015 against the Colorado Eagles will now be played against the Allen Americans. Both games will be held at their originally scheduled 7 p.m. start time.

The Americans played last season as a member of the Central Hockey League, and captured their second straight Ray Miron President's Cup in five games against the Denver Cutthroats to repeat as CHL champions.

The schedule updates are the result of the ECHL approving the membership applications of the Americans, Brampton Beast, Missouri Mavericks, Quad City Mallards, Rapid City Rush, Tulsa Oilers and Wichita Thunder for admission into the league earlier this month.

"This change to our schedule allow us to provide our fans the opportunity to welcome a new team into the ECHL," Reign president Justin Kemp said. "With the consolidation of the seven former CHL clubs, the level of competition in our league is the highest it's been in years, and our fans now get to witness that."

No further changes have been made at this time to Ontario's regular season schedule for the 2014-15 season.

Reign Drops: On Opening Night, the Reign will raise its fourth Pacific Division title banner before taking on the Idaho Steelheads on Saturday, Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. The Reign will also celebrate the LA Kings winning the Stanley Cup with Affiliate Night.

Ontario players will wear specialty LA Kings-inspired jerseys, sponsored by the University of La Verne, which will be auctioned off immediately after the game to benefit the University's student scholarships.

The first 5,000 fans to enter will receive an LA Kings Championship

Team Photo and everyone in attendance will receive a season magnet schedule, compliments of Ignite Advertising.

The Reign are then back in action less than 24 hours later when they square off against the Bakersfield Condors on Sunday, Oct. 26 at 3 p.m. for Pink at the Rink Night. The first 5,000 fans will receive a pink mini-pennant, compliments of Arrowhead Mountain Spring Water. A few of the Reign players will also take the ice during warm-ups with special pink sticks that will be autographed and auctioned off during the game in a silent auction to benefit Susan G. Komen® Inland Empire.

Tickets to both of these games, as well as individual tickets for the 2014-15 regular season, are on sale now. Fans can purchase tickets for individual games at the Citizens Business Bank Arena box office or online by clicking here. For Reign season tickets and other ticket plan inquiries, call 909-941-PUCK (7825).

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Reign Announce Opponent Updates to Home Schedule

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SB school district offers numerous resources for homeless students assistance.

“What I do isn’t a job,” Lee said.

“It’s a ministry. We’re out in the community and we’re passionate about what we do. I want to let them know that we’re here to assist you, you don’t have to walk that (homeless) path alone.”

According to Lee there can be much burden for homeless students to endure such as not knowing where they will sleep from one night to the next, and being told by their parents to keep quiet about their homeless situation due to embarrassment. Additionally, some students will act out if they fall behind in school work and others be-

come withdrawn.

Lee wants to underscore to the community that a Homeless program does indeed exist within the school district and encourages parents and guardians who find themselves in the very challenging predicament of suffering homelessness to reach out to the department, which will provide valuable resources to families in transition. In addition, the most important fact for families to be aware of is that students do not need to transfer out of their school of origin.

For more information on the district’s Homeless program, please call (909) 880-4057.

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The Homeless program of the San Bernardino City Unified School District provides valuable support and resources to students in transition. One of the primary goals is to keep the student at the school of origin; not many parents are aware that if they live out of the school’s jurisdiction due to homelessness, their child can, and is encouraged to, stay at the home school, and the homeless program will facilitate that. Pictured is SBCUSD Superintendent Dr. Marsden with Costco employees when Costco donated backpacks to students.

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By MJ Duncan

here is an astounding 2,800 – 3,400 homeless students within the San Bernardino City Unified School District, which is high compared to similar-sized school districts, said SBCUSD Homeless Liaison Vicky Lee. The primary goal of the Homeless program is to reduce barriers for students while they are in transition.

According to Lee the main objective is to provide consistency for the

student by any means necessary to allow the student to remain at their school of origin before becoming homeless. This would include transportation to and from school, providing a study space or tutoring, school supplies, and referrals for the family. Lee maintains that the chances for student success is greater when they remain at their home school, but not all parents or guardians are aware that they need not transfer their student because they’re living out of the stated juris-

diction.

“It’s difficult for the (homeless) students because they may feel embarrassed and it’s hard to get them to open up,” said Lee, who is Photos courtesy SBCUSD Family Resource Centerimpassioned to help homeless students and their families. “We can’t serve those we don’t know need help.”

Lee and other liaisons reach out to the community in churches, parks and even laundromats, letting people know that they are there to offer

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Mansion Masquerade at the Burrage to benefit Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside

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The annual Mansion Masquerade will offer a spookfest tour under and around the Burrage Mansion grounds.

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he Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside will be hosting their 3rd annual ghoulish fundraiser -Mansion Masquerade at the Burrage-- to benefit children’s programming at the club, and this year’s Halloween themed costume ball is expected to be a hair-raising experience.

“Dress in an outfit you can run in,” said Kimberly Stauffer, development director for the club.

The masquerade is set from 7 to

11 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Burrage Mansion, 1205 W. Crescent Avenue in Redlands, and is presented in part by the club and Montecito Memorial Park & Mortuary. The event is strictly for ghouls and gals 21 and over.

As part of night’s entertainment, guests can participate in tours below and throughout the mansion grounds.

The mansion--otherwise known as the “House of 1,000 Stairs” for having 100 stairs outside and 900 stairs inside-- has a haunting history claiming that nuns still run the

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The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside will host the 3rd annual Mansion Masquerade at the Burrage Mansion Oct. 24. Ghouls and gals are asked to dress for the part for the Halloween-themed fundraiser benefiting children’s programming at the club.

grounds after it was turned into a monastery.

Could it be truth or scare?

“You never know… you may encounter a spirit or two,” Stauffer said, touting this year’s theme.

Along with tours, guests will also be treated to delicious dishes and tasty treats from Famous Dave’s, Napoli-Italian, Jose’s Mexican Food and Buffalo Wild Wings.

Ritual Brewing Co., Hangar 24 Craft Brewery and full bar and wine station be on tap to help wash it all down.

Costume contests in categories for funniest, scariest and best couple will be held, 50/50 drawings, dancing, live entertainment and a silent auction with chances to win champagne packages and limo tours will also be part of the festivities.

New at this year’s event is “Cheers for Charity,” a wine pull, where guests can purchase a decorated wine box with a surprise wine inside for $25. The fully decorated boxes showcase artwork by Boys and Girls Clubs youth. The

pull is made possible through donations from area businesses and partners.

Tickets are available for $50 and can be purchased online at www.begreatie.org or by visiting the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside at 1251 Clay Street in Redlands. Tour tickets are an additional $10. Tickets will also be available at the door.

The Burrage Mansion is at For more information call 888-8226535.