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THIS WEEK Gloria’s Corner

Titans gaining momentum, as Yellowjackets look to bounce back from dr ubbing

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Grand Terrace and Colton football teams faced off at the line of scrimmage during their rivalry matchup on October 13, 2017. The Titans defeated the Yellowjackets 58-6. Pictured are cheerleaders from both teams. over the Yellowjackets (4-3; 1-1 house Kaiser.

By Anthony Victoria Sunkist League). Both teams are “I feel that everything that could olton and Grand Terrace facing tough competition in have gone wrong for us did,” said High Schools are on dif- Fontana Summit and Fontana Colton Head Coach Shawn Collins about the game on ferent paths following Kaiser respectively.

And while Grand Terrace is ridOctober 13. “We didn’t put our their annual rivalry matchup. ing a trail of momentum into this best foot forward last Friday.”

The Titans (6-1 overall; 2-0 Friday’s game, Colton is looking Sunkist League) scored eight touchdowns in a 58-6 victory to improve on a lackluster perforFootball, cont. on pg. 2 mance to upset perennial power-

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Residents pitch in to help beautify Colton’s west end

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County residents are encouraged to start planning and preparing for an emergency by using these three simple steps: Plan Ahead, Know Where to go, and Stay Informed.

Learn Where To Go: Know where your nearest community POD site will be to receive medications or vaccinations.

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The free flu shot clinics are designed to exercise plans and procedures for a local pandemic influenza response. The goal of the exercise is to test the Department’s mass distribution of medication and vaccinations to county residents as a response to an outbreak or public health threat.

Plan Ahead: Prepare your family for emergencies that could happen in your community.

Build emergency kits, and talk to your family about your plan.

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e prepared for the flu season by receiving your FREE flu shot. The County of San Bernardino Department of Public Health, Preparedness and Response Program is encouraging residents to get their flu shot at their local Point of Dispensing (POD) site.

A POD site is a location where the community would go to receive medication and/or vaccinations during a public health emergency, such as pandemic influenza or bioterrorism event.

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Colton resident Juan Mendoza planting trees with his 3-year-old son Abraham during the ‘Unity in Community’ cleanup day on the city’s west end on October 14, 2017.

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esidents gathered near Eucalyptus Avenue in Colton on Saturday to plant trees and lay landscape on a formerly blighted portion of their community.

The former grass field, which was under maintained and

ruined, was turned into 175 cubic yards of drought-resistant terrain.

A total of 45 trees were also planted by volunteers and city landscapers.

Officials claim this is part of a growing movement to help improve the community’s image through the sowing of shrubbery and pastures.

“We’ve taken it upon ourselves to gather volunteers and take pride in our city and clean it up,” expressed Councilman David Toro. “We’re going to keep going with other projects to make things better.”

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Stay Informed: Identify sources of information in your community that will be helpful before, during and after an emergency.

For more information on public health emergencies or to see the FREE Flu shot clinic schedule, visit the of San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, Preparedness and Response Program website at www.sbcounty.gov/prp or call 909-252-4406.

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South Colton residents continue to raise concerns with industrial development

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outh Colton residents continue to express concerns with industrial developments in their communities.

This time, several people spoke at the City Council meeting on October 17 to oppose proposed small trucking operations on K Street.

It’s the second time in the last five months residents from the south end of the city came to leaders with concerns regarding safety and emissions coming from truck traffic.

“The idea is great, but it’s not good for the area,” expressed resident Silvia Rodriguez. “If they hit any of those kids, they’re going to be sorry they built that.”

The Council suggested to revisit the issue at a later meeting and directed staff to meet with the trucking development applicants to work on redesigning plans.

The applicants, Kevin and Lynn Fini, decided to appeal a decision made by the city’s planning commission to deny their proposal to build a 750-square-foot office building, a 600-square-foot repair shop, and 2,041-square-foot truck bay on 190 East K Street.

Lynn Fini told the Council and residents that their project is consistent with the light-industrial development zone regulations of that area. She claims they spoke with city planners to make sure they were in compliance.

“We’re very proud of the project we’ve proposed,” she said. “The residents purchased their property knowing it was M-2 industrial. How can they complain about industrial developments next to them?”

Mayor Richard DeLaRosa and Councilman Luis Gonzalez expressed support for the rezoning of the area from light-industrial to residential.

Meanwhile, Councilmembers Jack Woods and David Toro believe there shouldn’t be any reason the project should be turned down.

“I really feel the planning commission made an error with their decision,” said Councilman Jack Woods. “To me it feels like someone was not paying attention to what was going on. I think we’re going to have an issue.”

“I see this as an improvement for this area,” Councilman David Toro said. “I’m inclined to favor this too.”

James Lopez, who lives only several houses down to the proposed industrial development, hopes they uphold the planning commission’s original proposal to strike down the project.

“We built houses for children, not businesses,” Lopez said.

“Kindness Bus” to roll in for second year

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he Kindness Bus will be hitting the streets once again, bringing a message of kindness, inclusion and acceptance to the communities served by the Colton Joint Unified School District The Kindness Bus, which was the brainchild of CJUSD Director of Transportation Erick Richardson, serves as a rolling billboard for the CJUSD Kindness Campaign.

The bus was decorated by Bloomington High School art students in Sam Gallo’s class, who also came up with this year’s theme: Be Happy. Be Kind.

The bus will be visiting several schools on Wednesday, October 25, which is Unity Day – a day focused on anti-Bullying and positive behaviors. Other stops will

be made at sites throughout October, which is National Bullying Prevention Month.

CJUSD is focusing on kindness in an effort to prevent bullying by reinforcing positive behaviors, as reflected in the district’s Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework. It is hoped that the message of the Kindness Bus will stay with students and staff throughout the year.

“Our goal is to spread kindness throughout the entire community and to remind our students and community that BEING NICE MATTERS” Richardson noted.

On October 25, the bus will first stop at the CJUSD District Office, 1212 Valencia Drive at 7:30 AM, and will depart at 7:50 AM visiting schools in the order below:

• First Stop – Grant Elementary School • Second Stop – Birney Elementary School • Third Stop – Washington High School • Fourth Stop – Joe Baca Middle School • Fifth Stop – Crestmore Elementary School • Sixth Stop – Sycamore Hills Elementary School

“As the Kindness Bus rolls through our neighborhoods, you can plainly see that it affects everyone,” Richardson said.

“The smiles on faces young and old is enough to know and feel that we are promoting positive behavior in our district. We want IECN PHOTO COURTESY CJUSD everyone to know that we do not Colton Joint Unified School District Director of Transportation Erick accept bullying of any kind.”

Richardson came up with the idea of having a bus serve as a rolling billboard for the district’s Kindness Campaign.

2nd Annual CJUSD College and Career Fair

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Thousands of Colton Joint Unified School District students and parents attended the 2nd Annual CJUSD College and Career Fair at the Gonzales Community Center on Wednesday, Oct. 11.

The event included booths by many partners who shared information about colleges, careers and how to get there. There were also breakout sessions focusing on financial aid and various career fields in our region. A STEAM room engaged the younger students in hands-on activities focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.

Football The Yellowjackets offense fumbled the ball five times--with three of them leading to touchdowns for the Titans. Running back Lawrence Campbell rushed into the end zone late in the fourth quarter for Colton’s only points of the game.

Collins said his boys are focused on bouncing back and learning from their mistakes.

“It just wasn’t our night, and I think the guys knew it,” he said.

“I think we got caught up in the rivalry and didn’t focus like we should have. We have to get back

to playing our game.”

Meanwhile, Grand Terrace’s sophomore quarterback Mehki Lewis completed 10 of 18 passes for 131 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 23 yards on the night. Senior running backs Jonta Mcmullen and David Anderson combined for 29 carries, 168 yards, and six touchdowns.

Titans Head Coach Ryan Smalls said he wasn’t expecting to run up the score against his bitter rivals.

“I think it was just a rivalry game and we were on the high note,” Smalls said. “We watched film, and [Colton’s] been playing

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In addition to over 3 dozen college/educational organizations present, CJUSD students in various career pathways such as the Enwell. Our kids just really wanted gineering and Culinary Arts & Hospitality Pathways were on-hand it. Records go out the door in ri- to show their skills. Pictured is Noah Limon, 7th grader at Colton valry games.”

Middle School, getting his blood pressure taken by a student from the Grand Terrace High CARE Medical & Health Pathway.

Smalls said moving forward his team will focus on working hard West end during practice in order to gain victories against good programs Ignacio Alfaro, who has lived in Colton for 25 years, said the experience like Kaiser and Summit. of helping plant trees gives one a “first hand experience” in giving back to the community.

“Friday nights are a show of what we have gone through all “I like seeing my area look good,” expressed the 63-year-old. “This week,” he said. “We have to pre- area looked ugly about four or five years ago. We want to make sure this pare like our records are both 0- area remains looking nice for future generations.”

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Signs are up on Valley notifying residents of future landscaping plans, Grand Terrace hosts Summit on according to Jessica Sutorus. Landscape design plans include constructOctober 20, while Colton hosts ing a Colton monument sign and planting drought-resistant trees and Kaiser. Both games kickoff at 7 grass. p.m.

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Gloria’s Cor ner pus.

Gloria Macias Harrison

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

Exhibits, Theatre & Seminars, Workshops: Now to October 22 - the Redlands 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.

For information and reservations call: 909.793.2909 or email tick- Now - February 10, 2019 - the ets@redlandsfootlighters.org or Los Angeles County Museum’s Autry Museum of the American visit: redlandsfootlighter.org.

West presents “La Raza”. This exWednesday's, now to October hibit features more than 200 archive 26, 2017 - the City of Redlands photos from La Raza, the Los Anpresents Diabetes Empowerment geles Newspaper central to the ChiEducation Workshops as part of cano Rights Movement in the 1960s its Everyone with Diabetes Counts and 1970s. Between 1967 and program at the Joslyn Senior Cen- 1977, La Raza was witness to and ter, 21 Grant Street, from 1:00 to participated in the movement for so3:00 p.m. These free workshops re- cial justice. The Museum is located quire pre-registration. For informa- at 4700 Western Heritage Way in tion and to register call: Los Angeles.

909.798.7550.

Save the Date: Now to Thursday, November 2 - Thursday, October 19 - the InSan Bernardino Valley College, 701 land Empire Hispanic Leadership South Mount Vernon Ave., presents Council will present IEHLC 10 Dia de los Muertos Art Exhibit at Year Anniversary Dinner and the Gresham Art Gallery. The Awards Gala: Reaching for the gallery is open Monday - Friday Stars from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from Cardenas Family Home. Guest 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. and is located on speaker for this event is NASA Asthe north-west section of the cam- tronaut Jose Hernandez. For ticket and sponsorship information call:

951.235.5502 info@lehic.org.

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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, October 21 - the City of Redlands in partnership with Redlands Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints present Emergency Preparedness Fair from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 350 S. Wabash Ave. This free event will focus on what families and individuals can do to prepare for a disaster. Attendees can experience a simulated earthquake Shake House, learn and practice first aid, taste Dutch oven and Instove cooking, what to include in a 72-hour emergency kit, and much more.

Fire and police vehicles will be on hand as well as children’s activities.

For information call Fay Glass at 909.335.4705 or visit: www.CityofRedlands.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, a Kids Zone, food and vendors. For tickets and information visit: sbdfest.com.

Tuesday, October 24 - the San Bernardino Symphony presents Halloween Silent Film Fest featuring Tom Peters from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Rezek Center at St. Bernardine Medical Center, 2169 2177 N. Waterman. Tickets available contact: www.eventbrite.com Wednesday, October 25 - the Santa Ana Sucker Fish Conserva-

Dignity Health I.E. hospitals receive $3.2M g rant from San Manuel

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ommunity Hospital of San Bernardino and St. Bernardine Medical Center are pleased to announce that the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has provided a grant in support Dignity Health’s commitment to making our community healthy and whole. The grant of $3.2 Million to both hospitals will have a positive impact on the health needs of the community.

“The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians supports the mission of Dignity Health – Community Hospital of San Bernardino and St. Bernardine Medical Center to provide the highest level of care to all who need it without regard for their ability to pay. Our goal for this gift is to provide access to a healing environment to meet the health needs of the San Bernardino region,” said Lynn Valbuena, Chairwoman, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.”

The funds granted to Community Hospital of San Bernardino will help expand its Children’s Sub-Acute Center to include services for young adult patients. The Center, which is currently a pedi-

atric only (ages newborn-21) subacute center, will add 20 private rooms to serve patients ages 2135.

“The expansion, made possible through the generosity of San Manuel, will enhance continuity of care and allow our medically fragile young adults to remain in what has become their home,” said June Collison, President, Dignity Health – Community Hospital of San Bernardino. “From their generous grant last year to purchase new patient ventilators to this amazing new gift to create a one-of-a-kind young adult subacute center, words cannot express our sheer gratitude.”

The grant to St. Bernardine Medical Center will be used to renovate and expand the imaging department, which will ultimately include a 128-Slice Computed Tomography (CT) Scanner with Cardiac Package, 64-Slice CT Scanner and Radiographic and Fluoroscopic (R&F) Room.

“The newly expanded imaging center will soon offer some of the most comprehensive imaging

services available to patients in the Inland Empire,” said Douglas Kleam, President, Dignity Health – St. Bernardine Medical Center.

“This historic gift from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians will not only help us expand our high quality imaging services, but will allow us to positively enhance the patient experience in various departments that will utilize these services, including emergency department, cardiology, neurology and oncology.”

This most recent grant adds to the nearly $3.1M previously granted over the last 10 years by San Manuel Band of Mission Indians to the two hospitals. The longstanding partnership with the Tribe has allowed for the two hospitals to provide quality care to those most in need. More than the purchase of various capital equipment such as patient ventilators, state-of-the-art surgical equipment and the da Vinci Robotic System, this provides the community with vital healthcare services. Patients at each hospital are able to experience “Humankindness” through quality healthcare services.

tion Team will conduct its Annual Habitat Survey. Volunteers from local, state and federal agencies, non-profits and members of the public will field survey the habitat of the Santa Ana River between the cities of Colton and Corona. Anyone wishing to volunteer must be over 18 years old and prepared to walk in water and on uneven surfaces for 1.5 to 3 miles in the sun.

For information and to register visit: sawpa.org/riverwalk.

School District, Loma Linda University and Molina Healthcare will host one of the largest health fairs in the county - Bi-National Health Fair from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Indian Springs High School, 650 N. Del Rosa Drive, San Bernardino.

Free medical services include dental, vision, acupuncture, mammograms, flu shots and more. This event is on a first come, first served basis. For information call: 855.665.4621.

Friday, October 27 - San Bernardino Generation Now presents Spirits & Arts from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Garcia Center for the Arts, 536 West 11th Street. This unique event combines creativity and social connection. Attendees will be guided by a local artist and spend three hours laughing and painting their masterpieces. No previous art experience necessary. For tickets go to Eventbrite.

Sunday, October 29 – The Rialto Panthers Youth Football and Cheer present Trunk or Treat at John Silva Park from 6 – 8 p.m. The winner of the most decorated trunk will receive free registration for next football season. There will be activities for children including a costume contest. Pre-registration of participating vehicles is recommended; call (909) 251-3244.

Friday, October 27 - IE2030 Building a New Economy presents Policy & Politics w/Joseph Sanberg at 6:00 p.m. at Raquel’s Jazz Lounge, 134 S. Riverside Ave., Rialto. This event features discussion, in a relaxed environment, on politics and policy alternatives in the Inland Empire with a leading progressive thinker, innovator, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Joseph Sanberg.

Sunday, October 29 - DownTown Redlands Art Walk at Ed Hales Park, Corner of State Street and 5th Street, from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. This event features live music and offers participants the opportunity to view local artists and visit small businesses on State Street.

Thursday, November 2 - Hispanic Lifestyle presents 2017 Southern California Women Business & Wellness Conference and Expo from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Ontario Airport Hotel & Conference Center, 700 North Haven Ave. This multicultural event features workshops on business, communications, marketing, social media, health and finances.

Keynote speakers will share their stories about succeeding in business while balancing health and wellness. For conference and ticket information call: 213.705.3322 or visit: www.hispaniclifestyle.com.

Favorite Quote: “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.”

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Sunday, October 29 - the George Brown Legacy Project Committee presents “Lessons from George”: How to Make Government Work for Ordinary Californians at the Garcia Center for the Arts, 536 W. 11th Street, San Bernardino from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

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Sunday, October 29 - the Mexican Consulate in partnership with San Bernardino City Unified

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OPINION&LETTERS Talk around town

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itla Cafe, the ever popular staple in San Bernardino for generations and the oldest Mexican restaurant in the Inland Empire celebrated its 80th anniversary on Saturday evening, with Grammy award-winning jazz musician Poncho Sanchez performing to hundreds of close family and friends.

We want to give a big shout-out to Mitla and say congratulations on your 80th, and many more to come!

There was a lot that happened over the weekend. On Saturday Rialto Unified School District held its 9th Annual Parent Summit, where over 2,000 parents/guardians showed up, not to mention the thousands of students and staff who were also in attendance.

The event took place at Rialto High and included a dynamic speech by nationally renowned speaker Dr. Daniel Walker, who also happens to be the brother of RUSD Board of Education President Dina Walker! He challenged students to innovate, and to embrace their histories, diversity and change.

The event truly highlighted how committed parents/guardians are in their kids’ education.

Also on Saturday Omnitrans held its very colorful 2nd Annual Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest at the San Bernardino Transit Center where over a dozen artists partic-

ipated. The theme was connecting the community through transportation, and artists made it challenging for judges to whittle it down to the top three.

Judges were Gil Botello, Chair of the Fine Arts Commission; Barbara Babcock, Vice Chair; Chris Mathews from the Art Institute; and Danielle Wallis with Art Connection.

Congrats to the winners: third place and $100 gift card to Alicia Rubio; second place and $150 to David Mir; first place and $300 to Arlette Ramirez who captured the theme most accurately, Botello said.

Anthony Victoria writes about student lunches this week, and I had the opportunity to witness Rialto’s first student farmers market last Thursday at Curtis Elementary. It was very impressive that RUSD has partnered with a local farmer for the last 10 years to bring locally sustained produce to the school menu. Not only are students getting fresh fruit and vegetables other than the typical oranges and apples served at school cafeterias, they are being fed passion fruit, dragon fruit, and toad skin melon! I haven’t even heard of toad skin melon.

School meals are so important and when schools make the effort to embark on a Farm to School initiative the advantages are twofold: children are eating the freshest produce and it sustains local farmers.

On the horizon, former San Bernardino Mayor Judith Valles will be the featured guest speaker at Rotary North on Thursday, Nov. 4 at Arrowhead Country Club at noon. The public is invited to hear Valles speak of her childhood in San Bernardino, her later successes, and most importantly, what she learned from her mother.

The cost of the lunch is $15. and the meeting begins promptly at noon. It is recommended that one arrives at 11:45.

Her popular book, As My Mother Would Say; Como Decia Me Mama will be available for purchase and Valles will happily autograph it.

For reservations or questions, please phone Rotary North president, Dee Williams, at (909) 8839001 or (909) 841-9644.

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Protecting Our Public Lands and National Monuments

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an Bernardino County is home to the Mojave Trails, Castle Mountains, and Sand to Snow National Monuments. The Mojave Trails National Monument is a landmark of the American West. The Trail contains the largest land gifted in American history, with over 200,000 private acres donated to the federal government for conservation. The Sand to Snow Monument, comprised of 154,000 acres, is a critical wildlife corridor, hosting plants and animals that live nowhere else on Earth. This also includes 23 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail, which are the most biologically diverse mountains in the contiguous United States.

The California desert remains among the most pristine, unique, and iconic landscapes in the nation. Americans have long been drawn to the striking beauty of these landscapes. Our desert public lands are home to significant historic, natural and recreational resources. These national monuments and others around the nation are public assets that serve to benefit society as a whole. Our protected desert

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lands provide numerous benefits to our region, from supporting local businesses to protecting our military installations from impeding encroachment challenges.

Inland Empire communities are particularly challenged when it comes to open space. Such a problem is partially alleviated by the national monuments in our region.

The San Gorgonio Mountain region provides a variety of recreational opportunities for approximately 24 million people who live within a twohour drive. Access to the outdoors is a fundamental part of a child’s healthy development; and these outdoor experiences lead to better self-esteem.

Protected areas in our desert region are also economically important. In 2016 alone, visitors to Death Valley, Joshua Tree National Parks and the Mojave National Preserve contributed $265 million to the region’s economy, supporting nearly 3,700 jobs.

In April 2017, the Trump Administration ordered a review by the Department of the Interior, which placed these national monuments at risk of being rescinded. Also at risk are two more dozens of monuments which have been established since 1996.

When the Trump Administration and the Department of the Interior invited the public to comment. They received an overwhelming 2.8million comments. Over 99% expressed support to maintain and expand our national monuments. Despite the public benefit provided by our national monuments, the Trump administration is considering reducing our nation’s monuments and opening up these previously protected lands to allow drilling, mining, logging, and other special interests. Such actions are contrary to public opinion. Instead they are aimed at wiping out the very core of our rich American history, and such actions are very disturbing.

Given the above, I join the Chambers of Commerce, businesses, local officials, native American tribes, faith leaders, active and retired military service members, cultural heritage experts, conservationists, and scientists in their plight to keep our national monuments open to the public; and to help protect the cultural and historical integrity of these national monuments so that they may also be enjoyed by future generations.

Richard A. DeLaRosa Mayor of Colton

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Words to T hin k Ab ou t: M y ad mirat ion of Cha r le s Kr au th amm er

Dr. Bill Abersold

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have great admiration for Charles Krauthammer. He was born on March 13, 1950, which makes him 67 years old. He is an avowed American, of Jewish ethnicity.

Anyone who knows me and my style of writing will immediately be aware of the “why” in my admiration.

He has been married to Robyn since 1974 and they have one son, Daniel. In his book, Things That Matter, his last paragraph is a glowing, almost iconic, acknowl-

edgement of Robyn and Daniel.

“This book is dedicated to my son, Daniel, whose incisive, brilliant mind has kept me intellectually honest and at my keenest since he was about ten years old.

And, to my wife, Robyn, who urged me 35 years ago to follow my calling without looking back.

With extraordinary intelligence, humor, grace and loving kindness, she has co-authored my life, of which this book is but a reflection.”

Krauthammer’s academic achievements are amazing. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and economics from McGill University in 1970 and followed this by becoming a Commonwealth Scholar at Balliol College, one of the 38 colleges of the University of Oxford.

Next, he earned a Doctorate of Medicine from Harvard Medical School. He followed this with a Psychiatry residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. They came the year of 1972. He was 22 years old.

As a student at Harvard, a friend and he had stopped for a quick swim in a local swimming pool.

Diving into the pool, obviously from a high board, he hit the bottom of the pool at an angle; the force was such that the trauma severed his spinal cord - the cervical vertebrae.

He was immediately permanently paralyzed; without even a scar on his head. He was subsequently hospitalized for 14 months. He has been in a wheelchair ever since. It is ironic that he had been studying about the spinal cord at the time of the accident.

He had brought a book with him on the anatomy of the spinal cord.

The accident has left him with limited functioning in his arms, legs and torso. But one writer describes him as “living a healthy lifestyle.” He is also very much a baseball fan. Statistics, including batting averages are his cup of tea.

Chess is also his relaxation.

At age 24 he married a lawyer, Robyn; who is now an artist. They met in 1972 at Oxford. He studied to be a medical doctor, but is now a journalist. He was born in New York City but his family relocated to Montreal, Canada when he was 5.

Krauthammer’s father, Schlum,

was Ukrainian and his mother, Thea, was Belgian. Marcel, his older brother, died in 2006 of cancer. He was 4 years older than Charles.

In addition to his medical training, Charles is currently a syndicated columnist and political commentator. His Washington Post column appears in 400 newspapers worldwide. He is a regular on Fox News. He is considered a psychiatrist in remission.

In 1978 he worked for the Carter administration. In 1980 he was a speechwriter for Vice President Walter Mondale.

In 1985 his column in the Washington Post won him the Pulitzer Prize in 1987. He and his wife Robyn have a love for Hebraic (Jewish) music and they are cofounders of Pro Music Hebraic.

Interestingly, they live in Chevy Chase, Maryland, but their front yard is in Washington D.C. My admiration for Krauthammer is dominated by my respect for his perseverance in the midst of hardship AND for the style and subject matter of his writing.

My admiration for him soars when I read his books, particularly

his book, Things That Matter.

Many of his subjects and mine are similar. For example, his articles about famous people: Winston Churchill, The Indispensable Man; Christopher Columbus, Dead White Male. I wrote about Nelson Mandela, The Unbeatable African; and Sam Snead, The World’s Greatest Golfer.

He’s written eight books and I’ve written eighteen. Charles has dedicated one to his wife, Robyn. I’ve dedicated three to my wife, Stella.

He received a Pulitzer Prize and I have never been even close. He had a brother die of cancer my brother died of a heart attack.

I consider Krauthammer to be a political columnist, with President Trump as his protagonist. He’s mine also, but I’ve only written negatively about him three times.

He is a trained Psychiatrist, while Words, cont. on page 7

Caden’s Cor ner Stay safe this Halloween

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alloween is right around the corner! The holiday can be fun, as long as you stay safe. Here are some tips to help you when trick or treating: 1. Shine bright like a diamond!

Bring a flash light. Even if you start out during the day light, it can get dark quickly and you do not want to trip. Be sure to keep the flash light pointed at the ground so you don’t shine light in other people’s faces.

2. Stay in your lane! Stay with you group and be careful when crossing the streets. It is easy to get separated from your group in the chaos of trick or treaters, so if you have a cell phone bring it with you.

3. Adapt to the environment.

Dress for the weather. Check accuweather.com (they did not pay me to say that!) or your local news station for the forecast. Make sure your costume isn’t too hot or bring a sweater if it will be getting chilly.

4. Mind your manners! This isn’t a safety tip, but it is always a good idea to be polite. Say please and especially THANK YOU! 5. Think before you snack! Always throw out candy that appears to have been torn into or open.

You should also avoid “loose” candy like a handmade bag of M&Ms (in a treat bag or zip lock).

If you are not sure about a piece of candy, just ask an adult! It is always better to be safe than sorry.

Those are your tips for a safe and fun Halloween season! Trick or treat!

Caden Henderson is our youngest contributing writer, submitting stories from a variety of topics biweekly.

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SBCUSD mascot ‘Hope’ comfor ts, brings smiles to faces

By Anthony Victoria

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lthough she’s still in training, Hope is already having an influence on the people of the San Bernardino City Unified School District.

On October 13, Superintendent Dr. Dale Marsden brought the sixmonth-old chocolate labrador puppy to the district’s Professional Development Center to meet and greet the staff present. Many of the district employees laughed and smiled as they greeted the service dog-in-training.

Marsden said Hope was the “pick of the litter” for his family because of her pleasant and delicate nature.

The idea to have a district mascot stems from the San Bernardino Police Department’s decision to introduce their pet Sherlock to the community in the aftermath of the IECN PHOTO ANTHONY VICTORIA North Park shooting.

San Bernardino City Unified School District’s mascot and comfort dog, Hope. She’s a six-month-old chocolate labrador.

Valley College’s Horror Film Festival encourages students to do more than just watch

By Fernanda Tovar

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ince the first week of October, San Bernardino Valley College’s 3rd Annual Horror Film Festival has been in motion.

The festival screens classic horror films every Thursday for the entire month of October in the library viewing room and offers free pizza to those in attendance.

However, the screenings are meant to do more than just show a movie. Students, faculty, staff, and others who attend the event are encouraged to think beyond the plot of the film.

Valley College English professor Daihim Fozouni coordinates the annual event.

Last week’s screening was of John Carpenter’s 1982 sci-fi thriller, “The Thing,” which stars Kurt Russell and Keith David. The film is about a research laboratory in Antarctica that is invaded by a parasite-alien like force that wreaks havoc among the habitants.

Professor Todd Heibel provided a mini lecture about Antarctica before the film. In his slideshow, IECN PHOTO COURTESY SBVC Heibel gave the audience an extensive look into Antarctica and its San Bernardino Valley College’s Horror Film Festival will be takbackground. He spoke about the ing place throughout the month of October at the Library Viewing continent’s living conditions and Room at 6:00 p.m. how it has grown as a tourism attraction.

Heibel, along with his colleagues, asks the audience to pay particular attention to what they see in the film and how it correlates to society today. As a geography expert, he said, “I was constantly paying attention to how the scenes went from daylight to darkness when in reality, that wouldn’t be possible.”

Fozouni also gathers a small group of panelists, made up of Valley College professors from different departments, for an interactive discussion panel following the film. Questions about the theme and plot are discussed.

The festival will be screening Kurt Neumann’s 1958 classic, “The Fly,” on Oct. 19 at 6:00 p.m. at San Bernardino Valley College’s Library Viewing Room, located at 701 S. Mt Vernon Ave.

“We felt this was a good opportunity for the district to have their own pet,” Marsden said. “Hope is already a natural and works to get to know everyone. She will be there to service the children and the community.”

Hope was formally introduced to the community last month during the Board of Education meeting and officially sworn in as a member of the district. As a comfort dog, Hope will serve to console students during and after stressful events.

Marsden’s daughters Jennifer,

21, and Lauren, 19, are helping to train the chocolate labrador.

“We’re very excited,” they both said. “It’s been a really fun experience helping her get prepared.”

Hope will be officially unveiled to the rest of the community during the Fall Festival at North Park Elementary School on Nov. 4.

Marsden is certain Hope will help bring joy and optimism to the children of this community.

“Our students are under various pressures, and now we can count on Hope to comfort them.”

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70:70 bike ride benefits SB Salvation Ar my

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The First Annual 70:70 San Bernardino Bike Ride was held on Saturday, Oct. 14th. Left: San Bernardino Mayor Carey Davis and Celebrity talk show host Bryan O’Neal of the “Morning Friends, Bryan & Brandi” Show on KSGN FM 89.7 gather at the first top of the ride at the Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in Loma Linda. Above: San Bernardino Police Commissioner Randy Wilson (in front), San Bernardino Salvation Army Corps Major Daniel Henderson (second), and Mayor Carey Davis (third) are ride down “E” Street in San Bernardino.

Rare pyro training cour se hosted by Pyro Spectacular s of Rialto

By Ricardo Tomboc

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yro Spectaculars, the largest fireworks company on the West Coast and the largest in the country, is headquartered in the City of Rialto. Pyro Spectaculars also has plants in Oakland, Sacramento, Fresno, and Rocklin, California. The company started in the 1900’s and has been producing pyrotechnic displays and shows for over 90 years.

On Friday, October 13th Pyro Spectaculars held a one-day pyrotechnics beginners 101 course, which prepares professional apprentice Pyrotechnicians for a future in the industry. It’s the first step in the licensing requirements that must be met before an “operator’s license” is issued by the State of California. An online supplemental training class was also part of the course. These classes are not taught often and are hard to find.

Eric Elias, the main training instructor for the course, has been in the pyro business since 1978, and has worked on hundreds of pyrotechnic displays and shows. Eric holds several certifications in pyrotechnics including commercial, theatrical, special effects, and is very passionate about his work.

Eric’s shares his pyrotechnic passion, experience, and knowledge with those starting off in the pyrotechnic profession.

Words, cont. from page 5 I’m a trained Psychologist. He writes more about bi-polar politicians or Paranoid ones. I write more about depression, strengthening the immune system and the causes of stress.

Both of us write more about the positive nature of life and especially events. While some of his titles may sound negative, he always comes out on the positive side.

Like: Are We Alone in the Universe, Don’t Be Afraid. The Joy of Losing, In Defense of the F------word, Don’t Touch My Junk.

Two examples of his humor; and he is humorous. He cleverly tells of his First Law. “Everyone is Jewish until proven otherwise.” And believe it or not, he uses a word I’ve never read in any book; he responds to the religious fundamentalism as YUK. Amen. Selah. So be it.

This course attracted students from several surrounding counties. The class covered several aspects of the business, including history, safety, equipment, paperwork, licensing requirements, setups, types of pyrotechnic products available, etc. The class concluded with some actual hands-on firework display setups that were being held in various locations in the area by experienced licensed pyrotechnic operators.

Pyrotechnicians have been tradi-

tionally mostly male. Eric stated that he started recruiting more female apprentices as early as the 1990’s. The current pyrotechnic class included several young ladies who were eager to learn more about the pyrotechnic field.

For information on future Pyrotechnic courses, contact Margo Lund, Pyrotechnic Personnel Manager at 909-355-8120 or go to http://www.PyroSpec.com for online classes.

Eric Elias Pyrotechnic Instructor for Pyro Spectaculars is teaching apprentices Basic Pyrotechnics 101.

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