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Bloomington High School celebrates new stadium

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Sung Nam Lee June 8, 1948 - Oct. 5, 2017

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Bloomington High School celebrated the grand opening of their new and improved multipurpose stadium on October 6, 2017. The stadium saw upgrades to its bleachers, the construction of new locker rooms and restrooms, and the installation of a new multipurpose complex for other sports and physical education activities. By Anthony Victoria

loomington High School celebrated the grand opening of their new and improved multipurpose stadium on Friday, Oct. 6. The school’s marching band played a rendition of the “Sons of

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Westwood” fight song used by the UCLA Bruins, and the school choir sang “Seize the Day” from Disney’s Newsies musical for dignitaries and residents to commemorate the ground’s completion. The stadium saw upgrades to its bleachers, modernizations to its public announcements (PA) sys-

tem, construction of new locker rooms and restrooms, installation of a new multipurpose complex for other sports and physical education activities. In addition to the stadium, the school’s baseball fields and cafeteria will be renovated in the Stadium, cont. on pg. 2

‘Time for a woman’ to become Senate Pro Tem, Leyva asser ts By Anthony Victoria

tate Senator Connie Leyva (D-Chino) is seeking re-election and has thrown her name into contention to succeed Senate Pro Tem Kevin De Leon when he terms out as Senate Pro Tempore next November. IECN sat down with Sen. Leyva to ask about her reasons for seeking the Senate Pro Tem position and her aspirations for improving the Inland region.

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Senator Connie Leyva, is vying for the Senate Pro Tempore seat when current leader Senator Kevin de Leon (D-Los Angeles) terms out in Nov. 2018.

Leyva: To be very honest, I was approached by a couple of my colleagues in my first year as Senator. Candidly, working under Senator Kevin De Leon, I’ve learned a lot from him. I think it’s something I can do. I Leyva, cont. on pg. 2

ung Nam Lee, 69, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2017 at his home in Highland, California. Mr. Lee was a long time resident of Highland and was the owner of numerous businesses throughout the county. Mr. Lee is survived by his wife, Okja, and sons Kalvin and Daniel Lee. A viewing will be held on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at the San Bernardino Mission Chapel (1798 N. “D” Street) from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Burial will be held the following day at 10:00 a.m. at Montecito Memorial Park (3520 E. Washington St. City of Colton, California).

Sponsor s needed for Christmas Parade

he Colton Chamber is gearing up for its 43rd Annual Christmas Parade in the city of Colton taking place on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., followed by Christmas in the Park festivities for the community. The Chamber is reaching out to local businesses for support. They are in need of sponsors for the event to help cover the costs. Below are sponsorship opportunities to choose from. For more information please contact Neli Gutierrez directly at (909) 825-2222, or cell 951-7420000. Sponsorship Opportunities: Event sponsor $1,000- Name on Event Banner, program, all print material, recognition during parade, sponsor plaque Trophy sponsor $ 500- Name on all trophies, and in program, sponsor plaque Program sponsor $250- name in program Sponsor certificate Train Town USA sponsor $100- name announced during parade, sponsor certificate.

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Page A2 • October 12, 2017 • Inland Empire Community Newspapers • Colton Courier Stadium, cont. from front coming months. The improvements of the school’s athletic facilities have “been a long time coming” for Bloomington High School, Colton Joint Unified School District officials and school administrators told parents and community members who attended the hour-long ceremony. “The school has a face lift,” expressed Principal Sandy Torres. “It’s just a wonderful feeling.” Before moving forward with conceptual planning of stadium renovations, CJUSD officials

held community meetings back in 2014 and 2015 to receive public input. The district is utilizing Measure G funds to improve the stadium and baseball fields. CJUSD Board President Dan Flores believes students behave and react according to their surroundings. He said providing state-of-the-art facilities only helps students to perform better academically. “We’ve learned in our time that when you invest in the facilities, you invest in the students,” Flores said. “It’s an investment in brick and mortar, but it’s really an investment into their education.”

The school’s Associated Student Body President Daniela Lopez confirmed that the stadium’s improvements have lifted the spirits of the students across campus. More students are attending football games and being morally supportive of one another, Lopez said. “It is amazing how big of a change a brand new stadium can make on the involvement of students and culture and climate of our school,” she said. “Many memories will be made as friends and families gather together to watch our hardworking football, track, and soccer teams.”

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Colton Joint Unified School District Board President Dan Flores believes providing state-of-the-art facilities helps students perform better academically.

Hispanic Heritage Fiesta

n recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month and as it comes to an end, Larry Martin will be hosting a California Classic Car Show on Saturday at the Grand Terrace Healthcare Center, located at 12000 Mt. Vernon Ave. in Grand Terrace, from 12 - 3 p.m. The highlight will be a fully restored 1957 Chevrolet Bel-Air. Food will be served from 1 - 3 p.m.

Hispanic Cinema

lso featured at the Grand Terrace Healthcare Center located at 12000 Mt. Vernon Ave. in Grand Terrace, is Hispanic Cinema that features stars such as Vicente Fernandez, Antonio Aguilar, Aislinn Derbez and Aurora Papilet. Hosted by Larry Hathorn over the past month, the final viewing will be on Sunday at 10 a.m. IECN PHOTO

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Bloomington High School Associated Student Body (ASB) President Daniela Lopez addresses stu- and she won by 10 points. You dents and parents during the grand opening of the school’s new football stadium on October 6, know what wins races? Good, solid field work. 2017. Do you have the support of the state leadership? Has Senate Pro Tem Kevin de Leon has he endorsed you?

Leyva, cont. think it’s time for a woman--a working mom who knows the struggles and challenges that knows the struggles of balancing work and life. Is it true that there has never been a Senate Pro Tempore from the Inland region before?

Leyva: Kevin hasn’t endorsed anyone to take over for him. To be clear and upfront, this is all on his time. He is Pro Tem until Dec. 31, 2018. I’m not looking to unseat him any earlier. I’d just like a shot when his time is over.

Leyva: Yes. There has never been a woman pro tem in the senate or anyone from the Inland Empire. If I get the position, it would be landmark.

If you were to be elected Senate Pro Tempore by your colleagues, how do you think your influence will be able to improve the Inland region?

What does a Pro Tempore exactly do in the State Senate? Leyva: It can be an intimidating job. You’re responsible for keeping the caucus together--27 democratic senators--and making sure we’re working together as a team. We also have to make sure we protect those seats. It’s your job to protect the members and keep them elected, and try to pick up seats as well. What kind of experience would you bring to this seat? Leyva: What makes me a unique person for the job is that I am the first woman to have ever run UFCW local 1428 and the first woman to have run the California Labor Federation as their president. I think those jobs gave

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Senator Connie Leyva (D-Chino) believes it's time for a woman to take over as Senate Pro Tempore. me a lot of skills and leadership. I learned the importance of making sure everyone’s voices are heard and that I’m working with everyone. You’ve mentioned that this state needs courageous leadership. Have there been instances where you have made bold decisions? Leyva: I think the boldest decision I made was last year when I decided to support Eloise Reyes

for the Assembly. I was the only legislator in either house to support her. For me it's about the right person. She’s someone who is committed. She has the same values that I share and she works hard in the community like I do. I thought it was critically important to have a good partner if I’m going to be in the legislature. I took a lot of [criticism] for that. I was told that a lot of things would happen if I continued to support her. I continued to support her,

Leyva: If I am lucky enough to be elected as the next Pro Tem by my colleagues, my job would be to help them represent their districts too. But I think there would be more of a spotlight on the Inland Empire. I would have a bigger platform to talk about some of our issues. Leadership matters, being courageous matters. Prior to my election and prior to Eloise’s election, others didn’t care as much about the issues. The Inland Empire now has two champions that care about the environment, good jobs, traffic, and warehouses. Unfortunately, the frustrating thing about my job is that things don’t change overnight. But things are changing in the Inland Empire. We have leadership that is willing to stand up and say, “No, we need our fair share here.”

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Gloria’s Cor ner lands Footlighters Theatre presents The Country House by Donald Margulies. This witty and compelling comedy provides a look at a family of performers coming to terms with the roles they play in each other’s lives. Performances are held at the Footlighters Theatre, 1810 Barton Road, Redlands at 8:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays with a Sunday matinee at 2:00 p.m. on Sundays. For information and reservations call: 909.793.2909 or email tickets@redlandsfootlighters.org or visit: redlandsfootlighter.org.

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Exhibits, Theatre & Seminars, Workshops: Now to October 15 - the San Bernardino County Museum celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with the exhibit “El Sueno Americano, Nuestra Contribucion.” This exhibit is curated and organized in cooperation with the Inland Empire Latino Art Association. Among the 20 artists being featured are Gerardo Ayala and Ruben Sanchez. The San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands is open Tuesday's through Sunday's from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For information visit: www.sbcounty.gov/museum or call: 909.307.2669. Now to December 9 - the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art (RAFFMA) presents “Return to Form: Dennis Hopper Photographs Japan” and “Andy Warhol: Polaroids”. RAFFMA is located on the campus of the California State University, San Bernardino, 5500 University Parkway. For information on museum hours and parking call: 909.537.7373 or visit: RAFFMA.csusb.edu. Now to October 22 - the Red-

is free. For information and gallery hours call: 909.980.0412 or visit: malooffoundation.org. Save the Date:

Friday, October 13 - Sunday, October 15 - the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians presents the 22nd Annual San Manuel Pow Pow at Cal State San Bernardino, 5500 University Parkway. On Friday the event runs from 5:00 p.m. to midnight; on Saturday 11:00 a.m. to midnight; and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There is free parking on Lots G and H on Kendall Drive. This free event features the best dancers, drummers and artisans from across North America. In addition there will be arts and crafts vendors, food and contests for all Wednesday's, now to October ages. For more information call: 26 - the City of Redlands presents 909.425.3450. Diabetes Empowerment Education Workshops as part of its Saturday, October 14 - Mitla Everyone with Diabetes Counts Cafe presents Poncho Sanchez and program at the Joslyn Senior Cen- his Latin Jazz Band at Mitla Banter, 21 Grant Street from 1:00 to quet Hall, 602 North Mt. Vernon 3:00 p.m. These free workshops re- Ave. This event is part of the yearquire pre-registration. For informa- long celebration of Mitla’s 80th Antion and to register call: niversary Celebration. Special guest for the concert is Delgado Brothers. 909.798.7550. Now - January 7, 2018 - the Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts presents New Native: Toward New Mythologies at the Jacobs Education Gallery Center featuring more than 50 works by eleven indigenous artists. According to curator and artist Tony Abeyta (Navajo), "We are exploring ways that traditional forms and practices, iconography and ancestral mythologies influence the expression of contemporary Native artists' modernity, technology and social priorities." Featured artists (and tribal affiliations) include: Christi Belcourt (Metis), Gerald Clarke, Jr. (Cahuilla), Craig George (Navajo Dine), Steven Paul Judd (Kiowa/Choctaw), Monty Little (Dine), Cannupa Hanska Luger (Arikara/Hidatsa/Mandan/Lakota), Kent Monkman (Cree), Cara Romero (Chemehuevi), Diego Romero (Cochiti Pueblo), and Preston Singletary (Tlingit). Admission

Saturday, October 14 - the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley presents Ante Up For Animals: Casino Night & Dog House Auction “Howler” Ween Party at the Humane Society, 374 West Orange Show Road, San Bernardino from 4:30 to 9:00 p.m. This event for attendees over 21 will feature raffles, food, and entertainment. Costumes are welcomed, but not required - there will be a contest for best costume. For ticket information call: 909.386.1400, ext. 218. Saturday, October 14 - Ray Anderson, accompanied by San Bernardino Mayor Carey Davis and Major Dan Henderson of The Salvation Army, will cycle their way through San Bernardino in the 70:70K Ride starting at 8:00 a.m. This fundraising event for the Salvation Army’s Path to Prosperity transitional living program hopes to raise funds to purchase and rehab houses providing men with a safe,

PAL Center receives federal grant

rovisional Educational Services, Incorporated has received a 5-year grant from the U. S. Department of Education (USDE) to operate an Upward Bound TRIO program at the PAL Center in San Bernardino. Upward Bound is a college preparatory program that selects 9-12th grade, low income, first generation students and assists them to graduate from high school and enroll in a post-secondary educational program. Upward Bound programs are usually operated by colleges and universities on their campuses. According to PAL Center CEO Dwaine Radden the PAL Center will select 60 students, in conjunction with San Bernardino High School, to enroll in the highly successful program. The tradition of federally funded community based TRIO educational services at PAL began with a USDE Talent Search TRIO program which provided college preparatory services for 1,005 middle school students in 1995. The PAL Center’s 2002 Upward Bound program also serviced stu-

Bernardino City youth ages 16-24.

The WIOA II Program is an Adult Literacy Skills program providing a high school diploma or GED.

dents in the Rialto and Fontana Unified School Districts. In 2017, the PAL Charter Academy High School expanded to include middle school grades 6-8, on campuses in Muscoy and San Bernardino. High school students will again receive Upward Bound college preparatory services through the recently awarded USDE Federal grant. The Upward Bound program will be added to a number of other services at the PAL Center. The PAL Charter Academy School offers a State of California Department of Education (CDE) curriculum leading to a high school diploma and vocational skills training. The WIOA Youth Employment Project provides vocational skill training and job placement for San

Probation/Children & Family Services Tutoring provides educational services for referred youth in the probation system. PAL Work Study Program allows qualifying students to simultaneously attend PAL Academy, work, and attend community college. College Readiness, funded by the CDE, is designed to increase the number of students enrolling and completing a post secondary education in 4 years. Career Technical Education (CTE) develops career pathways and technical education that teaches skills to transition to employment and secondary education. CTE at the PAL Academy includes Construction, Audio Visual/Media, Explorer Program, Culinary Arts, and other career development activities. The PAL Charter Academy is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

sober home while they complete their recovery, job training, education, and maintaining a job. Everyone is invited to ride along, riders can ask family and friends to support their efforts with a per-kilometer donation. To sign up for the whole ride or a short segment call: 909.230.2922 or visit: 7070Ride.Weebly.com. Saturday, October 14 - Omnitrans will hold its 2nd Annual Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest at the San Bernardino Transit Center, southwest corner of Rialto Ave. and E Street in San Bernardino from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. This free event features refreshments, live music, promotional giveaways and cash prizes for artists. The theme for the contest is “Connecting our Community.” Prizes will be awarded in the adult category. All children 13 and under who participate will receive a prize. For information: visit: www.omnitrans.org. Saturday, October 14 - the Redlands Fire Department will hold an Open House from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Station #12, 35 Cajon Street. This free kid friendly event features a tour of the station, an auto extrication with the Jaws of Life, opportunity to meet firefighters and Sparky the Fire Dog, see the famous YMCA Circus and take a swimming safety class, eat, win prizes and more. Saturday, October 14 - the Friends of the San Bernardino Library will present a Used Book Sale from noon to 4:00 p.m. in the Friends Room at the rear of the Feldheym Central Library, 555 W. 6th Street. Tuesday, October 17 - the Woman’s Club of Rialto will present Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at N. Riverside Avenue. Proceeds from this event go to Rialto High School graduates and others community projects. For ticket information call: 909.874.3171.

Thursday, October 19 - the Inland Empire Hispanic Leadership Council will present IEHLC 10 Year Anniversary Dinner and Awards Gala: Reaching for the Stars from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Cardenas Family Home. Guest speaker for this event is NASA Astronaut Jose Hernandez. For ticket and sponsorship information call: 951.235.5502 or visit: info@lehic.org. Friday, October 20 - the Boys & Girls Club of Greater RedlandsRiverside will present Mansion Masquerade at the Burrage from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. at the Burrage Mansion, 1205 W. Crescent Ave., Redlands. This Halloween-themed costume benefit ball will feature great food, drinks, dancing, a silent auction and a unique historic experience and maybe a ghost or two. For information and tickets call: 888.822.6535 or visit: masquerade@bgcie.org. Saturday & Sunday, October 21 & 22 - the SBD Fest 2017 will be held at the San Bernardino International Airport from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, and from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. The Air Show will feature the Patriots jet demonstration team and other aerobatic performers. This event will also feature a Concert, Car Show, Plane Pull and a Kids Zone, food and vendors. For tickets and information visit: sbdfest.com. Favorite Quote: “We need leaders not in love with money but in love with justice. Not in love with publicity but in love with humanity” - Martin Luther King Jr. To submit an event or information for Gloria's Corner please email: gloscalendar@gmail.com. Deadline is Friday at noon each week. Also visit: www.iecn.com for online news and follow us on Facebook @IECNWeekly.

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OPINION&LETTERS

Failure in Trinidad and Tobago signals change for U.S. Soccer

Anthony Victoria Where were you in '86? If you were alive, cigarettes were 80 cents a pack. People used cassette tapes, the VCR and Ronald Reagan was president.

to compliment current superstars in Christian Pulisic, Bobby Wood, and others.

ESPN soccer analyst and former player Taylor Twellman put it It was also the last time the U.S. succinctly: “If this failure does failed to qualify for the FIFA not wake up everyone from U.S. World Cup. Soccer to Major League Soccer, from pay to play to broadcasters, The men's squad dropped a disto everything, then we are all inmal 2-1 game to a little known sane. The definition of insanity is Caribbean nation and the loss aldoing the same exact same? thing, lowed Honduras and Panama to knowing the result. If we don’t try their chance at the big dance change it, I mean everyone in along with Mexico and Costa U.S. soccer, what’s the point?” Rica. What the heck has happened to U.S. Soccer anyway--at least where the men are concerned? The sport in general has largely failed to capitalize on the tempered success of Major League Soccer. The league long has become a nursing home for world soccer ‘has beens.’ The U.S. is where most of Europe sends its older and slower superstars of yesteryear. What does it say when the National Team Coach is also recycled? When the Federation decided to replace fired Manager Jurgen Klinsmann last year, the best they could do was hire Bruce Arena, also a ‘has been’ coach of yesteryear. Notice a theme here? Yes. The U.S. desperately needs new blood. New and fresh talent

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The whole bench needs to be cleared to the showers. Anyone older than, say, 25 must hang up his cleats for good. Keeping players like Michael Bradley, Tim Howard, Jozy Altidore, and Clint Dempsey would be a devastating mistake. While they showed glimpses of talent during regional tournaments and some qualifiers, they flopped when they were needed most. How is the U.S. going to keep up with perennial powerhouses Brazil, Germany, and Spain if we’re not investing in the future? We were already considered minnows before on the world soccer stage. Tuesday’s defeat demonstrated that soccer’s progress in this country continues to be hindered by a lack of talent and shortage of leadership.

To see improvement, the U.S. game will need to reinvent itself. Sunil Gulati, the president of the U.S. Soccer federation, must concede to the public’s demands and resign from his position. His replacement needs to be a leader-willing to be held accountable by fans and bold enough to make strong decisions.

Soccer in this country has come a long way, and will continue to make inroads, so long as youth development remains a key focus. In less than a decade, the U.S. may yet again host the FIFA World Cup. The adolescents enrolled in American soccer academies will be suiting up for the Stars and Stripes in 2026. It’s vital to ensure we continue to invest in their growth. The failure in Trinidad and Tobago indicates U.S. Soccer is in need of a desperate change--adjustments that will eradicate defeatist elements and focus on building winners.

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Pr otecting our children from environmental hazards in Bloomington

By Ericka Flores

The unincorporated area of Bloomington in the county of San Bernardino is a hidden gem. Widely known for its strong community values and rural living, it has attracted hundreds who want to call this place home. Until recent years, Bloomington remained a quiet area with large empty acres scattered across its 7-mile radius, a secure place to raise a family in a safe environment. However, all this has drastically changed with incoming warehouses that have been approved or are being proposed for this area. The first signs of these impending industrial developments often begins with the rezoning of land from residential to industrial. Since most of the land is residential, these new land uses encroach upon sensitive receptors, such as homes and schools, bringing deadly diesel emissions to an unsafe and close proximity to our children and families. To be clear, our community is not against economic development. Bloomington could surely benefit from more revenue and jobs, but there is no reason we must trade the health of our children for this growth. We have always urged the common-sense solution, for industrial development to be placed at a safe distance from schools and homes. In May, the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors voted to grant permission to the applicant Western RealCo for the construction of a 676,983 square foot, high cube warehouse in a 34-acre lot – less than 52 feet away from Zimmerman Elementary and down the street from Crestmore Elementary. All of the nearby residents and parents with children in these schools argue that they were never notified of this project, either by the county or by the Colton Unified School Board, which oversees

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K-12 schools within Bloomington. The Colton Unified School Board claims they are not obligated to inform parents of proposed industrial development near schools. When some of the parents heard of the vote, they were concerned, upset and unsure of what type of protections their children would now have with a massive warehouse across and down the street from what is supposed to be a safe place to study, learn, play and grow. As a group, we decided to attend the Colton Unified School District Board meetings to urge the School board adopt a resolution that would address warehouse development in close proximity to schools and homes. As parents and community members, we expect school officials to take a strong stand to protect the health and wellbeing of school age children. We later found out that some members of the school district did in fact know of the massive warehouse project near Zimmerman Elementary School and made their concerns known in a comment letter to the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the project proposed by the developer, Western RealCo. The district however sent a second letter to the San Bernardino planning commission on April 5, 2017, in which the school district discussed a negotiation reached with developers. The agreement between the school district and developer is an absolute. The school district negotiated a meager agreement with developers and on May 3rd it issued a letter which gave the county its blessing to advance the project. As members of the Center For Community Action and Environmental Justice, Concerned Neighbors of Bloomington and parents from various schools across town, we came to voice our reasons as to why the resolution letter was necessary. We thought that the board would be compelled with parents’ concerns. Although, we believe some members of the school board members understood the parents’ concerns and had their support against industry next to

or near schools, it was with disbelief that we found out that they did not grant the resolution letter. Instead, an opposition letter would be drafted that would address general industrial development taking place but not specify any particular project. This is not what the parents wanted and it is not good enough for the residents who will now have to live with the aftermath of seeing their health deteriorate because of diesel exposure from idling trucks and the noise pollution that comes from an industry that never sleeps. The health of the most vulnerable members of our society is put at risk with a polluting site so close to a school, and – unlike what some might believe – warehouses lack proper regulations from agencies placing community members at risk. It is disappointing that the school board did not see this as an opportunity to stand with the community and the children they are charged to protect. Instead, they played it safe by giving a letter that only focuses on general statements already publicly known by those concerned. Through its inaction, the school board members passed the buck of their most important responsibility – to protect the health and safety of our children. Yes, the school district has no jurisdiction over the rezoning of any land, but they do have an opportunity and responsibility to challenge anything or anyone who might affect the environment where our children learn. Why will they not advocate for common sense, simple zoning solutions that will both generate economic growth and keep our air clean? Why will they not stand up for those they represent and protest a measure that will put our children’s health at stake? The bottom line is, for our children, we must demand more. Ericka Flores is a San Bernardino resident and community organizer with the Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice

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Word s t o T h i nk Ab ou t : T h e p hi lan th r opy o f C ar neg ie

Dr. Bill Abersold

n my study and lecturing on world religions, there is one belief that is practiced and emphasized in all of them. Compassion for and helping the needy. The poor; those who thirst for knowledge; those that labor under bad circumstance. Islam makes it one of their basic beliefs. Jesus made it one of His commandments. Judaism is strong in its belief. I can personally vouch for the Christian faith. The early settlers-Pilgrims-initiated public education. The Salvation Army is a very good example. For this article, I prefer to concentrate on one individual rather than institutions. On one man in the history of the USA, rather than world-wide. And in eliminating programs like government Medicare and Social Security. Purely the efforts and contributions of one known from the many examples. None is more important than Andrew Carnegie. In a nutshell, one

historian says of him, “Andrew Carnegie was a self-made steel tycoon and one of the wealthiest businessmen of the 19th century. He later dedicated his life to philanthropic endeavors.” A complete eulogy. Carnegie was born on November 25, 1835, In Donfermline Fife, Scotland. He died on August 11, 1919 at age 83. A rather short man at 5 feet 3 inches but a giant among businessmen. Andrew married Louise Whitfield in 1887 when he was 52 years old. They had one daughter, Margaret Carnegie Miller. They are all buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Sleepy Hollow is a village in the town of Mount Pleasant, New York. The author, Washington Irving, made the village famous. In addition to Carnegie and Irving several other famous people are buried there: Walter P. Chrysler, Brooke Astor, Elizabeth Arden, Thomas Watson of IBM, Samuel Gompers plus many others. His early life was rather inconspicuous. Carnegie had very little formal education. At age thirteen, he and his parents came to the United States in 1848 and settled in Allegheny, Pennsylvania. Almost immediately after arrival in the U.S.A. he went to work in a factory, earning the awesome amount of $1.20 a week. The next year at age 14 he found a job as a telegraph messenger. However, in 1851 at age 16 he took a job with the Pennsylvania Railroad, as the assistant to his mentor, Thomas Scott, a top Rail-

road official. His grit, enthusiasm and aggressiveness was showing. He quickly learned about the railroad business and about business in general. NOW GET THIS. Three years later in 1856, at age 21, he was promoted to Superintendent. Again, his intuition and aggressiveness. He started making investments and many wise choices, especially those in oil. In 1865, at age 30, he left the railroad to focus on his other business interests, including the Keystone Bridge Company. By the time he was 40, the steel industry consumed him; the Carnegie Steel Company. He revolutionized the steel industry. His methods made manufacturing steel “easier, faster and more productive.” By that time, he owned what he needed. The raw materials, transportation-railroads and ships-and even coalfields to fuel the steel furnaces. By 1889-he was 54-the Carnegie Steel Company was the largest of its kind IN THE WORLD. However, many historians began to say that Carnegie’s growth was at the expense of its workers. The most vital case occurred in 1892 when he tried to lower wages. The employees objected and started the Homestead Strike. It caused a violent conflict between the managers and the union workers. At the time Carnegie was in Scotland on vacation but the publicity held him accountable for his manager’s actions. The conflict was called the Homestead Mas-

sacre after several deaths. The battle upset Carnegie. He was recorded as saying, “No steel mill is worth a drop of human blood.” He subsequently sold his company to J.P. Morgan for $480,000,000 dollars. That amount in today’s economy would be over 5 billion dollars. Andrew Carnegie’s philosophy of life was twofold. The first objective was to accumulate as much wealth as possible. He had ably done that; being one of the wealthiest men in the world. The second was equally important. To distribute the money to benevolent causes, which he did. He chose philanthropy in donating his money to the benefit of the masses of humanity. He did this by giving grants to the establishment of libraries throughout the U.S.A. and Scotland; to the tune of 2,800 libraries. Also donating funds to schools, music halls, hospitals and newspapers around the world. For the Inland Empire, he donated considerable money for a library in San Bernardino and Colton. The latter is still in business. He also established the

Carnegie-Mellon University in 1904. His philosophy of life and compassion for a faith stopped at the door of religion. He completely rejected Christianity and sectarianism. In his autobiography, he wrote; “Not only have I got rid of the theology and the super natural, but I have found the truth in evolution.” He completely rejected missionaries as “a waste of money.” He also objected forcing other religions (Christianity) upon other people against their wills. A cursory study of missions reveals the sad picture of destroying the culture of so-called heathens. The following paragraph is graphic in revealing Andrew Carnegie’s views. “The whole scheme of Christian Salvation is diabolical. . . An angry God, I can’t imagine such a Creator of the universe. I decline to accept Salvation from such a fiend.” TO SAY THE LEAST, I DISAGREE WITH HIS THEOLOGY. Amen. Selah. So be it.

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2nd Annual Blues, Brews, Badges and BBQ

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The San Bernardino Police Foundation helds its second Blues, Brews, Badges and BBQ competition on Saturday at Brew Rebellion. Top left: San Bernardino Police Department team members Det. Robert Albright, Det. Melvin Lucas, and retired Sgt. Randy Wilson clinched first place for their baked beans and second place for their brisket. Top right: SB County Sheriff’s Officers Scott More and Corey Emon took first place for their brisket and second for their baked beans. Below right: Brew Rebellion’s brisket, prepared by Mark Shaffer and Leo Adamski, came in second. By Ricardo Tomboc

n Saturday, Oct. 7, the San Bernardino Police Foundation held its 2nd annual Blues, Brews, Badges, and BBQ competition and fundraiser at Brew Rebellion located on North Leland Norton Way at the San Bernardino International Airport. In honor of retired San Bernardino Police Officer Gabe Garcia, Brew Rebellion made a specialty brew bottled with an original keepsake label. The Blues, Brews, Badges, and BBQ was formerly known as the “Route 66 Rendezvous Culinary Cookoff.” This year there were four BBQ teams. These teams were the San Bernardino Police Department, the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s De-

partment, and a team from Blue Rebellion. Many of the teams prepared days before the event to ensure that their equipment, recipes, and timing all coordinated to produce their highest quality food. The District Attorney’s Office won First Place in the overall competition. San Bernardino Sheriff’s team members Officers Scott More and Corey Emon took home first place for their brisket, and second place for their baked beans. SBPD, made up of Detective Robert Albright, Detective Melvin Lucas, and retired Sergeant Randy Wilson received first place for their baked beans and second place for their brisket. Brew Rebellion, comprised of Mark Shaffer and Leo Adamski, clinched second place for their brisket. At the ticket booth, San Bernardino Police Foundation Board Members Rachel Clark

(former SB City Clerk), Susan Stevens (San Bernardino Police Department Finance Unit), Dr. Margaret Hill (Author and San Bernardino City Unified School District School Board President), and Ryan English (Assistant General Manager I.E. 66ers), not only sold tickets, but greeted and interacted with guests. Field Representative Roxanna Garcia from Assemblymember Eloise Gomez Reyes presented the San Bernardino Police Foundation with a Certificate of Recognition during the event. Damon Alexander, Police Commissioner with the San Bernardino Police Department, said that the “food at the DA’s Office was fantastic, and the small bits of BBQ meat from the San Bernardino Sheriff’s was great.” But they refused to share their secret recipe!

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Above: SBPF Board Members Rachel Clark (former SB City Clerk), Susan Stevens (San Bernardino Police Department Finance Unit), Roxanna Garcia (Field Rep. for Assemblymember Eloise Gomez Reyes), Dr. Margaret Hill (author and San Bernardino City Unified School District School Board President), and Ryan English (Assistant General Manager I.E. 66ers). Below: The San Bernardino District Attorney’s Office won First Place in the overall Blues, Brews, Badges, and BBQ competition.

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Par nther opens SB Symphony’s 89th season

he region’s longest-running professional symphony opened their 89th season with a star-studded line-up of featured performers from Broadway and Opera stages, along with amazing dancers, and premiere music this past Saturday, Oct. 7. An additional bit of star power originated on the podium as the Symphony welcomed five dynamic guest conductors to lead

concerts uniquely suited to their individual styles. Opening the Symphony’s 89th season was multi-talented guest conductor Anthony Parnther who has led orchestras throughout the United States, Korea, China, Australia, and across Europe and South America. He is also in demand as a conductor for Hollywood scoring sessions for motion pictures, television shows, al-

bums, trailers, commercials, and video game music consumed worldwide. Parnther, who holds a Master’s degree in Orchestra Conducting, Magna Cum Laude, from Yale University, was a popular choice from among the San Bernardino Symphony’s Conductor Search Committee. “His engaging personality and outstanding podium presence are

San Ber nardino County Fire Depar tment hosts Open House

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From left: Jarrod Sowden, Erick Vasquez, Mike Kordich, Dave Arnold, and Jesse Gonzales from the San Bernardino County Camp 6 Fire Suppression Hand Crew. Kordich was one of several off-duty county firefighters at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas. He was shot in the arm while administering CPR to a victim. By Ricardo Tomboc

or Fire Prevention Week, the San Bernardino County Fire Station 221 (the Old San Bernardino Main Firehouse on 3rd Street) held an Open House on Saturday, October 7th. The street in front of the firehouse was closed off as several large firetrucks and one boat on a trailer were on display for the visitors to explore.

Children had the opportunity to meet “Sparky” and had demonstrations on the use of their vehicle extrication equipment. The rescue helicopter made an appearance as well. Making a special appearance was Mike Kordich who is a member of the San Bernardino County Camp 6 Fire Suppression Hand Crew, also known as the “Old Cajon Hand Crew”. Mike Kordich was one of several off-duty County Fire Department

Firefighters who attended the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas when a shooting broke out during the concert killing 58 people and injuring more than 500 on October 1. The Firefighters stopped to render first aid during the shooting. Mike was giving CPR to an injured concertgoer when he was shot in the arm. Mike’s arm was still bandaged in a sling during this event.

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In recognition of Fire Prevention Week the San Bernardino County Fire Station 221 held an Open House on Saturday, Oct. 7.

extremely impressive,” said Symphony Executive Director Dr. Anne Viricel, adding, “I believe our audiences will truly enjoy their evening with Maestro Parnther.” He conducted the concert, “Musical Horizons,” featuring the Southern California premiere of three-time Emmy award-winning composer John Wineglass’s Big Sur: The Night Sun, Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man, Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4, and Stravinsky’s Berceuse and Finale from The Firebird. Parnther’s versatility as a conductor has landed him in collaboration with legendary artists from all genres. In addition to his vast experience conducting orchestras, he has worked with a growing list of iconic talent including Joshua Bell, Frederica von Stade, RZA, Wu Tang Clan, the Canadian Brass, Doc Severensen, Maynard Ferguson, Kanye West, Arturo Sandoval, Beyonce, Edgar Meyer, Jon Faddis, Wes Borland, Imagine Dragons, and Rihanna. While the Symphony is perhaps not ready to spread their musical wings quite that far, they were impressed with Parnther’s ability to effectively lead professional musicians in a wide variety of musical styles. Season and single tickets are available now and can be purchased online at www.sanbernardinosymphony.org or by calling the box office at (909) 3815388, and, with extremely limited availability at the Theatre on the

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Kanyon Sayers-Roods, volunteer at the Native American programs SCA was featured in the performance. date of each event. Season Ticket Holders will participate in the final selection of the artistic director. Single ticket prices range from $25 to $60; students and military with ID are always $10. Contact the box office to obtain a new season brochure. All regular season concerts will be performed at 7:30 p.m. at the historic California Theatre of the Performing Arts, 562 W. 4th Street, San Bernardino.

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70 Kilometer fundraising ride through SB Saturday Bike ride through San Bernardino to raise funds for Salvation Army’s Path to Prosperity transitional living program

hen talking about San Bernardino, its reputation often precedes it. Words like poverty and crime roll off the tongue too easily. Then came the worst massacre in the United States since 9/11 and the City of San Bernardino was once again in the news. And the news was not good. Ray Anderson, a business coach by trade and Salvation Army advisory board member, knew the negative images of his city were indelibly etched in the minds of people around the world. Adding terrorism to the list didn’t help. He wanted to see San Bernardino celebrated, not mourned or worse, ignored. On the eve of his 70th birthday, the wheels started turning. “We want to turn a negative image into something positive and uplifting,” Anderson said. “I’m committed to a personal effort to demonstrate that one person acting in faith can change the course of a family, a neighborhood and a community. “Specifically, I want to do something to unite people behind the transformation of San Bernardino and show off the good sides of the town. I just turned 70, so how about I bike 70 kilometers through the city?”

Anderson, along with San Bernardino Mayor Carey Davis and Major Dan Henderson of The Salvation Army Corps will cycle their bikes through San Bernardino in the 70:70K Ride on Saturday, October 14.

ble rebuild their lives through education or job training and return to society. Instead of costing us $45,000 a year, recovered men can now contribute $30,000 or more to our local economy every year,” said Anderson.

The goal is to raise $70,000 to purchase and rehab up to four houses for The Salvation Army’s “Path to Prosperity” program. Through the program men have a safe, sober home to live in while they compete their education, a job training and maintain a job, while rebuilding their “spirit, family and life.”.

People can participate in a number of ways. Everyone is invited to ride along. Riders can ask friends and family to support their effort with an on-line donation at various levels.

“The Path to Prosperity program is a final step to transform men with little hope into contributing members of the community,” Anderson said. A goal of 250 cyclists, led by San Bernardino Mayor Carey Davis, will navigate through the city and pass by some of the spots that make San Bernardino unique. The ride cruises along Historic Route 66, passes by the Little League West Regional Diamond, Cal State San Bernardino, San Manuel Casino, the International Airport, the 66ers San Manuel Stadium and ends at San Bernardino City Hall. “The goal is to help men in trou-

“You can contribute directly to the campaign at The Salvation Army link: http://7070ride.weebly.com. The website includes information on registration, donations and background,” said Anderson. The cost to join the 70:70 Ride is $70 per rider. For more information, on the 70:70 Ride call Cesar Gomez at (909) 230-292. For information on the Path to Prosperity Program call the San Bernardino Corps headquarters at (909) 888-1336. Men seeking help to overcome drug or alcohol addiction can call The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers at (909) 8899605 in San Bernardino County or (951) 940-5790 in Riverside County.

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Ray Anderson, above, along with San Bernardino Mayor Carey Davis and Major Dan Henderson of The Salvation Army Corps will cycle their bikes through San Bernardino in the 70:70K Ride on Saturday, October 14. The goal is to raise $70,000 to purchase and rehab up to four houses for The Salvation Army’s “Path to Prosperity” program.