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Colton football head coach Shawn Collins interacting with his players during practice on August 22, 2017. Collins believes his team will finish in the top tier of the Sunkist League this season.
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Senior setter Stormy Amaya hits the ball in the air during a practice game. Amaya said her team has built a strong bond, which she believes will help the Lady Yellowjackets gain many victories this season.
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Colton’s cross country running the track during their practice on August 18, 2017. Head coach Michael Esparza hopes his team will qualify for CIF trials this season.
fter enduring a rough last couple of seasons, Colton High School’s varsity football team believes it will be a top contender this year. Head coach Shawn Collins said his players’ self discipline and determination will make the difference. “You want to try to win them all...you’re not doing this to lose,” explained Collins. “We can sneak up and surprise some people. With this group of kids coming through and with the nucleus that we have, I honestly think we can finish in the top tier of our league.” The players leading the Yellowjackets’ defense and ‘triple option’ offense say they have what it takes to make waves in the Sunkist League. “We’re doing pretty good,” said senior running back Lawrence Campbell. “What we do here at practice we’re going to execute in the game.” Senior defensive back Ayjay Porter said he’s seen a vast improvement in the team’s attitude and is not worried about Yellowjackets, cont. on pg. 2
etting to Ontario International Airport (ONT) will soon be easier as Omnitrans expands public transit service to the Inland Empire’s gateway airport. Beginning September 5, Route 61 will include stops at ONT every 15 minutes between 4:45 a.m. and 10:45 p.m. on weekdays, officials of Omnitrans and the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) announced today. The expanded bus service will operate seven days a week. “Ontario International Airport is a public treasure and it should be more readily accessible by public transit, particularly as we add air service and the number of passengers we serve continues to rise,” said Alan D. Wapner, OIAA president and Omnitrans board member. “We are grateful to Omnitrans for increasing dependable and affordable service for air travelers, greeters and employees alike.” More than 383,000 airline passengers traveled through ONT in July, an increase of 9.2 percent compared with the same month in 2016. Omnitrans officials noted that higher-frequency service will provide a desirable transit mode beyond private transportation. “We believe the 15-minute frequency makes public transit a viable option for ONT travelers,” said P. Scott Graham, Omnitrans CEO/General Manager. “With bus fare just $1.75, it’s a lot more affordable than parking, hailing a ride or renting a car, and needless to say it will help to reduce congestion in and around the airport.” Route 61 travels through Pomona, Montclair, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga and Fontana, providing easy connections to many other Omnitrans routes, neighboring transit bus operators and Metrolink rail service in both Pomona and Fontana. At ONT, Route 61 buses will stop just east of baggage claim areas at both passenger terminals. Omnitrans Route 80 also reaches ONT with hourly service seven days a week, traveling through Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga.
Page A2 • August 31, 2017 • Inland Empire Community Newspapers • Colton Courier critics. “We came out here to do business, do work,” Porter said. “We’re not with that talking. We’ll let everyone else talk and we’ll handle all our business.” Junior running back Brennan Ramos is aiming higher: He thinks they can make a deep run in the playoffs and contend for a CIF championship. “I think we can go all the way, personally,” he said. “I think we’re going to go with at least eight wins this year and finish second in league.” The Yellowjackets open their season on Friday. They’ll be hosting Perris Orange Vista. Game starts at 7 p.m. Last year: 4-6 (2-3 in league) Key returners: Angel Contreras, junior linebacker; Diego
Aguilar, senior defensive lineman; David Corral, senior defensive lineman; Ayjay Porter, senior defensive back; Damian Montes, junior defensive back; Lawrence Campbell, senior running back; Brennan Ramos, junior running back; Mario Fierro III, senior running back; David Sierra, senior offensive lineman.
Cross Country in “much better shape” this season Most of these athletes are new kids on the block--lower classmen entering the world of competitive running. However, Colton Crosscountry head coach Michael Esparza is rebuilding a program he believes will compete in CIF trials. “They are in much better shape this year,” Esparza said. “They’re able to deal with much higher
mileage and much more intense training. It looks like it’s going to be a better season.” There are a lot of freshmen and sophomores on his squad, Esparza said. It suits him well because he’s able to mold his runners into elite athletes. “It’s ideal for a new coach [to rebuild a new program],” explained Esparza. “When you first start a program with runners you have to ease them into it. This year, now that I have all these returners, I’m able to train them at a much higher intensity.”
tinue putting in the effort, we will have a chance at CIF.”
helps them gain points gradually and build their confidence.
Improved teamwork, communication will improve girls volleyball’s chances
“They’re playing their game and playing at the level of their opponents,” Vasquez said. “They definitely [are rising] to the occasion.”
Colton’s girls volleyball team has a strong core this year: twelve seniors and two juniors make up the squad. Head coach Sara Vasquez believes the experience will help her team gain many victories this season.
Senior setter Stormy Amaya said her team has built a strong bond, which she believes will help gain victories. “We have a bond we didn’t have before,” said Amaya. “Talking on the court has helped overall. It’s been a real big step.”
Senior captains Jacob Duran and Elisa Avila, both 17, are confident Esparza’s coaching will help guide them to success.
“These girls have been playing for four years,” she said. “That dynamic of playing with the same people has helped them improve their game.”
Senior outside hitter Nautyka Diaz agrees with her teammate-telling IECN that they will make the playoffs if they believe in themselves and each other.
“I’m really excited for this season because we have a lot of runners,” said Duran. “They show potential and heart. If they con-
It showed during their opener against Chaffey High School, explained Vasquez. The girls are taking the ‘first to 5’ approach, which
“We run a lot more plays,” Diaz said. “We couldn’t do that last year. It was all over the place. I think we’ll do good this year.”
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Colton High School’s football team stretching during their practice on August 22, 2017. The Yellowjackets open their season at home on September 1 versus Perris Orange Vista High School.
Colton High School’s Cross Country team has a youthful spirit. Many of the athletes are freshmen and sophomore.
Colton’s girls volleyball team surround head coach Sara Vasquez during practice on August 28, 2017. The Lady Yellowjackets won their first game against Chaffey High School last week.
Inland Empire Community Newspapers • August 31, 2017 • Page A3 an entry fee for participants and cars, motorcycles, bicycles and pedal cars are welcomed all proceeds benefit the Veterans Day Parade and Festivities. Registration 909.335.3037 or visit: lifehousethe- and roll in time is 10:00 a.m. ater.com Thursday, September 7 - the Building Industry Association Now – September 16, 2017 - proBaldy View Chapter and the San fessional artist Alfonso Martinez Bernardino County Superintendent Mendez will hold Saturday Morning Drawing Classes at the Garcia of Schools present 2017 Education Center for the Arts, 536 West 11th Summit: Building the Workforce Street, San Bernardino, from 10:00 of Tomorrow & The Future of to 11:30 a.m. No experience neces- San Bernardino County at Chafsary. This class prepares students for fee College Chino Community a painting. There is no set fee, but Center, 5890 College Park Ave., donations will be accepted. Stu- Chino from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. dents are to provide materials on the Stakeholders will dialogue and instructor’s list. For information identify best practices, opportunities for collaboration and fuel collective call: 909.888.6400 impact initiatives to improve acaMonday, September 11 - the City demic achievement and economic of Redlands will offer Dog Obedi- prosperity. The goal of the Summit ence Classes at the Redlands Com- is to generate solution-oriented diamunity Center, 111 W. Lugonia logue so the region can have a well Ave., from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. In this educated workforce to ensure econine-class series owners will learn nomic well being. For registration to teach their dogs to sit, heel, stand and details visit: http://www.biand more while earning loving re- abuild.com/education-summit/ spect from their dogs. Dogs must be at least six months old and have a Friday, September 8 - the San current city/county dog license. City Bernardino Black Culture Foundaof Redlands residency is not re- tion presents the 2017 Black Rose quired. For registration and fee in- Awards Dinner at the National Orformation call: 909.798.7572 or ange Show Renaissance Room, 690 register on line at www.cityofred- S. Arrowhead from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Awardees include: Gwenlands.org dolyn Rodgers, Humanitarian of Wednesday, September 13 - the Year; Clarissa Howard, ComChildren’s Network Mentoring munity Service Award; and Jamie Taskforce and San Bernardino Rios and the Eta Phi Beta Socority, County Department of Behavioral Lesford Duncan. For information Health present Youth Mental and tickets call: 909.991.6422 Health First Aid at Children’s Network, 825 E. Hospitality Ln., San Saturday & Sunday, September Bernardino Conference Room B/C 9 & 10 - the San Bernardino County from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This Regional Parks presents Doggie public event will teach participants Poolooza at the Cucamonga-Guasti the signs of addiction and mental Regional Park, 800 N. Archibald illnesses, a five-step action plan to Ave., Ontario from 9:00 a.m. to assess a situation and provide assis- 4:00 p.m. This event features swimtance, the impact of mental and sub- ming for dogs, vendors and food stance use disorders, local resources booths, contests, demonstrations and where to turn for assistance. For and more. For information call ticket information visit: mhfachil- 909.387.2461. drensnetwork.eventbrite.com Saturday, September 9 - the Young Women’s Empowerment Monday, September 4 - Labor Foundation presents the 5th Annual Wellness Conference, Silence Day No More: Heart Disease & Domestic Violence at San Bernardino Save the Date: Community Hospital Henderson Sunday, September 3 - Auditorium, 1800 Western Ave., Suavecitos Car Club presents Car from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This Show at the Depot at the San free event features speakers, testiBernardino History & Railroad Mu- monies, information on health and seum, 1170 W. 3rd Street from noon nutrition, opportunity drawings, to 6:00 p.m. This is a free event with light breakfast and lunch. Keynote vendors, raffles and 50/50. There is Speaker is Dr. Romeo Brooks, an
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Exhibits, Theatre & Seminars, Workshops: 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 Steven Paul Judd Dine), (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. Saturday, September 2 - September 24 - LifeHouse Theater presents Phantom of the Opera at 1135 Church Street, Redlands. There will be public preview on September 4 at 2:15 p.m. followed by an official opening night at 7:30 p.m. performances will continue weekends through September 24. Performances run Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2:15 and 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2:15 p.m. For information and tickets call:
Churches to host Community Block Par ty in unity a gainst violence in SB
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he San Bernardino Pastors United (SBPU) will be throwing another Community Block party on Saturday, September 16 at Anne Shirrells Park, 1367 California Ave, San Bernardino. The community leaders are giving back to the community and taking a stance against crime, increasing gang activity and other senseless violence in our city. The Pastors believe that we must show love, help thy neighbor, be there for one another. The churches of San Bernardino will stand together as a united front to encourage the community. There will be free food, free groceries, free shoes, free backpacks for kids, free clothes, free health checks, and the money machine. Pastor Raymond Turner of Temple Missionary Baptist Church, will deliver a message through
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San Bernardino Pastors United will be hosting another Community Block Party on Sept. 16. From left: Volunteer from Immanuel Baptist (name unavailable), Elder Dion Taylor from the Cruz Chacon Foundation, SB Mayor Carey Davis, Dr. Joshua Beckley from ECF and Elder Felipe Aguilar of Victory Outreach. powerful gospel music, dancing and good fellowship. Please register by phone, email or at our website www.sbpastorsunited.org. We are asking the community to
join us as we bring: “Healing, Change, and Progress” to the City of San Bernardino. for more information call 909-353-7977 or e m a i l sbpastorsunited@gmail.com.
Herbalist, Iridologist, Natural Hygienist w/Ph.D in Naturopathic Medicine. Attendees are urged to wear comfortable clothes for workshop activities. For information call: 951.203.0744 Thursday, September 14 - DiscoverTorium: Science & Mankind Interactive Museum presents Discover the Power of Curiosity from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. This celebration and crowd-funding event will be held at the Embassy Suites, Ontario Airport, 3663 E. Guasti. Sunday, September 17 - the Inland Empire Ronald McDonald House presents its 18th Annual Car Show at 11365 Anderson Street, Loma Linda from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Classic cars on display plus food vendors and more. Thursday, September 21 - the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools presents the 2017 State of Education: Transforming Lives Through Education at the California Theatre, 562 W. 4th Street, San Bernardino from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. For information visit: www.sbcss.net Thursday, September 21 - the NOS Foundation presents Wine & Food Under the Stars at the National Orange Show, 690 S. Arrowhead Ave., San Bernardino from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. This fundraising event features wine, food and craft beer from the region. Friday, September 22 - Libreria Del Puebla presents Legacy of Exemplary Service Dinner and Awards at the National Orange Show Renaissance Room from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. This year’s honorees are leaders in education. For sponsorship and ticket information call: 951.675.1489 or email: morales6391@hotmail.com Friday, September 22 - the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians present Celebrate California Native American Day at Cal State San Bernardino, 5500 University Parkway from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Traditional dancers from southern, central and northern California will be featured in this celebration of this state holiday. Favorite Native American foods will be available for purchase as well as craft items from onsite vendors. Performances will held in the Lower Commons and is free and open to the public. For information call: 909.537.8709 or visit www.nativeamericanday.org Saturday, September 23 - Jamie Rios and a whole crew of community volunteers will present the Miss Cardinal City Pageant at Sturges Center for the Fine Arts, 780 N. E. Street, San Bernardino, at 6:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. for Red Carpet event. For information and tickets call: 909.881.8217 ext. 058 or email: jamierios63@yahoo.com Friday, Saturday & Sunday, September 22, 23 & 24 - the 18th Annual P.R.C.A. Sheriff’s Rodeo will be held at Glen Helen Regional Park in Devore at 8:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. Gates open at 4:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. This event features family entertainment, food & vendors, dancing and a Challenged Children’s Rodeo on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. Bull riding, barrel racing, Brock riding, and steer wrestling are among the many events featured in the Rodeo. To order tickets visit: www.sheriffsrodeo.org Favorite Quote: “ The planet does not need more ‘successful people’. The planet desperately needs more peacemakers, healers, restorers, storytellers, and lovers of all kinds.” - Dalai Lama To submit an event or information for Gloria's Corner please email gloharrison@me.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 Talk around town
Maryjoy Duncan With temperatures blistering in the triple digits, the community is cautioned to stay hydrated and chill out at local cooling centers if AC isn’t readily available. Anthony highlighted some of the centers in the area including the Grace Vargas Senior Center in Rialto, the Gonzales Community Center in Colton and the splash pad at Bryce Hanes Park in San Bernardino. This week we launched our coverage of high school sports, beginning with Colton High. A video interview was posted to our Facebook page and on Wednesday morning it had garnered over 5,500 views with a reach of 13,400-plus. This proves the widespread popularity of high school sports and we will be providing adequate coverage of our local high schools in Colton, Rialto and San Bernardino. Speaking of schools, I had the pleasure of lunching with Rialto Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Cuauhtémoc Avila and RUSD Director of Media Services Syeda Jafri. The first Latino superintendent in Rialto, Dr. Avila, in his three years, has led the district to over 20 regional, state and national titles, as well as accomplishments ranging from California Blue Ribbon Schools to PBIS State Coalition recognition for 21 district schools, including 5 Silver Awards. Additionally, Rialto was the sole district in the county to receive the California Green School, Silver Award - Casey Elementary School. Dr. Avila’s passion about delivering quality education to Rialto students and holding staff accountable to uphold that level of quality was palpable, and I truly believe his vision of education will further transform the district. The accomplishments speak for themselves. Switching over to San Bernardino, San Bernardino
High School’s annual Miss Cardinal Pageant will be held Saturday, Sept. 23 at Sturges Center for Fine Arts. Volunteers teach the girls how to apply make-up properly, how to walk the catwalk and to interview well. But more importantly, the pageant is actually about teaching contestants about civic engagement and responsibility. Pageant director and bilingual school outreach worker Jamie Rios emphasizes to participants the importance of being an engaged and active member of their community. Jamie Rios is going to be honored with the Community Service Award next Friday at the Black Rose Awards Dinner. Other awardees are Gwendolyn Rodgers, Clarissa Howard and Lesford Duncan. For the second year the LA County Fair will be honoring a “Community Hero” during San Bernardino Community Day next Friday, the 8th. This year Dr. Margaret Hill, San Bernardino City Unified School District Board President, will be recognized for her tireless contributions and commitment to the community. Over the weekend The Way World Outreach hosted its second expungement fair with an added job fair aspect. Over 650 people attended the event, which speaks to the necessity of such a service. People who made the effort to show up are serious about removing employment barriers to achieve self-sufficiency. The Riverside and San Bernardino County Public Defender’s Offices sent representatives to facilitate expungement paperwork and the application process. The difference between the two counties is that San Bernardino County offers these services for free regardless of income - most of the time you won’t need to show up in court. Riverside County charges for attorney fees if your income exceeds a certain amount. San Bernardino County Chief Deputy Public Defender Thomas Sone who attends all expungement events, urges eligible people to call (909) 387-8373 to get an application started over the phone. I was just as surprised when I learned that the entire process can be completed without ever having to physically sit down with anyone.
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M ake yo ur own luc k By Bryan Golden What exactly is luck? Why do some people appear to be luckier than others? Is luck a question of chance, fate, or are there things you can do to improve your luck? Actually, being lucky isn't just a matter of luck at all. Luck is a combination of attitude, mental orientation, preparation, and opportunity. Typically, lucky people have an approach of possibility whereas unlucky people have a mindset of impossibility. Those with consistent bad luck expect to have bad luck. They advertise their expectations with statements such as, "I know this won't work," "Nothing ever goes right for me," "Why can't I ever catch a break," and "There's a dark cloud that follows me." People with good luck seek solutions rather than fixating on problems. They understand that every impediment has a resolution. They are flexible in their thinking and not locked into patterns of behavior. Their outlook allows them to find opportunity where others see only roadblocks, failure, and despair. When a person believes they have only bad luck, they tend to attract more bad luck. This creates a vicious self-fulfilling prophecy. No one is predestined for good or bad luck. If you want more good luck, there are steps you can take to bring it about. Keep your outlook flexible
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Imagine the following scenario. You are standing at one end of a long hallway. Your destination is a door at the other end. As you walk down the hallway, you pass other doors which are slightly open. Unlucky people will direct all of their attention on the door at the end. They will walk past the other doors without investigating what is on the other side. Behind the other doors lie potential opportunities. When they are bypassed, there is no chance of benefiting. When they discover what they missed, unlucky people will lament how unlucky they were. Lucky people will look into each room. They will still have the door at the far end as their destination, but they won't ignore the others. This strategy positions lucky people to take advantage of unexpected and unplanned opportunities along their journey. To increase your luck, maintain an awareness of what is around you. Don't go through life with blinders that hide opportunities. Look for the upside Regardless of the circumstances you encounter, you have to figure a way to make the best of them. Lucky people consistently look for what they can learn or extract from every situation. This technique enables them to recover faster and get back on track. They always maintain a mental determination
to overcome whatever obstacles are encountered. They feel they are lucky because things could have been worse. Unlucky people wallow in selfpity and become consumed with the negative. They can't see anything positive and feel and act like a victim. They won't take responsibility for their situation and therefore don't believe they have the power of self-determination. Whatever may happen, they get frustrated with how bad things are. To increase your luck, don't lose sight of the fact that there is always a lesson to be learned and invariably a way out that will make you stronger. There is a solution to every problem. Think and act as if you are lucky Develop an attitude that no matter what happens, you are lucky. As a lucky person, you have the ability to make the best of every situation. Act like a lucky person. Don't talk about or dwell on problems. Concentrate on and discuss solutions. You can become lucky. Luck is when attitude and preparation meet opportunity. Since each day is replete with new opportunities there is more than enough luck for everyone. Bryan is the author of "Dare to Live Without Limits." Contact Bryan at Bryan@columnist.com or visit http://www.DareToLiveWithoutLimits.com Ó 2017 Bryan Golden.
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Words to Think About: Perseverance, per sistance absolute conditions for success
Dr. Bill Abersold For many years I’ve been studying about what makes winners - in all fields or endeavors. Sports, politics, acting, performing (magic, comedy etc.), music, teaching, religion, authoring, whatever strikes my fancy. Of course, natural talent is important, but not always. Depending on the fields, the determining factors could change. However, my final decision is based on my experience and especially my knowledge of psychological influences. Therefore, my view is that PERSISTANCE or PERSERVERANCE is an absolute condition for success in any venture. It is an attitude and also a behav-
ior. I will support my decision by providing examples from religion, sporting activities, literature, science and business. Religion. Jesus only told one man (Nicodemus) that he had to be born again. But my Bible Concordance indicates that Jesus told or implied to ten people that they would be rewarded for their persistence, continuing a behavior or obeying. It wasn’t just faith. Here are three of the ten. In Matthew 15 there is a Canaanite woman who persisted to have her daughter healed. Jesus, in a test, said no, but she persisted until He healed the daughter. Luke 19 tells about a man that wanted to see Jesus. But he was too short to see over the heads of the taller people. He persisted by climbing into a tree. Jesus complied by going to his house. Matthew 18 is about Jesus’ answer to the question about forgiveness. His answer involves persistence—many, many times. Seventy times seven. The implication is simply, there is no end. Nelson Mandela is one of the great men of this century. A statesman for sure; the President of South Africa; and imprisoned for 28 years. His persistence has motivated the world. The most remarkable tribute he gives beside his pre-service was
his willingness to forgive those who, unwarranted, imprisoned him. Talk about perseverance. Take a look at Thomas Edison. Many social historians say he was the greatest inventor in the history of the U.S.A. He was responsible for over 6000 significant inventions. Among his best-known inventions include: the phonograph, the motion picture camera and the long lasting electric lightbulb. A CLASSIC illustration. When his lab was destroyed by fire, a friend chided him by saying, “Since you’ve lost over 1,000 of your experiments, you’ve lost the benefit of them.” “No”, he said, “I’ve lost only 1,000 ways that won’t work. I’ll carry on.” Perseverance. Consider the persons with great physical problems, but who persisted. Helen Keller. Born blind, deaf and a speech problem that prohibited her from talking. She became a worldwide traveler with an inspirational message. One of the most well-known ambassadors for peace. Perseverance. Michael J. Fox. A great actor, family man and victim of Parkinson’s disease. His acting skills are admired and his honors are well earned. His comedic skills make him a favorite among all ages. His hand-
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IECN PHOTO RICARDO TOMBOC For the second year the LA County Fair will recognize a “community hero” from San Bernardino on Friday, Sept. 8. The recipient this year is Dr. Margaret Hill, San Bernardino City Unified School District Board President. Pictured is Mayor Carey Davis at last year’s fair aboard a float.
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he LA County Fair has partnered with the City of San Bernardino for the second year to host San Bernardino Community Day on Friday, September 8, 2017. Each year, the LA County Fair recognizes a “Community Hero”—an individual who works tirelessly to impact their community. This year, the City of San Bernardino will celebrate San Bernardino Unified School District Board President, Mrs. Margaret Hill, who is known around the community for much more than her participation on the City’s School Board. Mrs. Hill is actively involved in Kiwanis of Greater San Bernardino, Inland Center Kiwanis Club, East Valley Corporate YMCA, San Bernardino Black Culture Foundation, Community Hospital of San Bernardino, National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., Delta Rho Chapter, Time for
Change Foundation, and the San Bernardino Police Advisory Committee. Her work has inspired people communitywide, and her commitment to the City has contributed to the development of the City’s Strategic Plan and the overall direction of the City. Residents and partners of San Bernardino will gain access to the fair on September 8th at a discounted cost of $8.00. Residents may pick up fliers from various locations in San Bernardino including, the Information Center at 290 N. D Street and local community centers. Information related to this event is scheduled to be in City of San Bernardino water bill inserts until September 8, 2017. Tickets can be accessed at the following URL: LACountyFair.com/buytickets Promo Code: sbernardino8.
icaps became foils for his humor. He is persistent for sure. Two great musicians exhibited great perseverance. Ludwig Beethoven was totally deaf. He never heard one note of his 650plus compositions. Fanny Crosby was probably the greatest religious composer. She composed over 8,000 songs. She was extremely persistent. Tony Bennett is one of a kind. He’s been down and up scores of times. A great popular singer from the Crosby and Sinatra era, he still woos the audience at age 90-plus. He sings duets with young women 70 years younger than himself. Then, his skills of artistry are legendary. Many of his paintings are in the Smithsonian Institute. Bankruptcy has plagued him. But as his perseverance during the Battle of the Bulge and coming out of it victorious, he is perseverance personified. Louie Zamperini. He was born on January 26, 1917 and died on July 2, 2014. But between those years he lived an exciting and meaningful life. A volatile Italian, his teen years were delinquent. Then he was introduced to running and broke many high school records. He ran in the 1936 Olympics but Jesse Owens beat him. Hitler invited him for lunch and Louie stole his (Hitler’s) flag which was there. In 1941, he joined the Air Force and was a bomber for scores of
missions. He was shot down and he and the pilot barely survived on water for 28 days. He was captured by the Japanese. Until the victory in 1945 he was in prison and horribly beatendaily. After the war he became an alcoholic, married and became a Christian in the Billy Graham meeting in L.A. He spent the rest of his life running Summer Camps for delinquent intercity boys and speaking in churches. He was honored in 2014 to be the Grand Marshall of the New Year’s Day Rose Parade, but died on June 14, 2014. Persistent, persevering? You bet! Rose Kennedy. July 22, 1890— January 2, 1995. She had nine children: Joseph, Jr., John, Robert, Ted, Eunice, Rosemary, Jean, Kathleen, Patricia. Her years were stressful. Joseph Sr. was never faithful. Joseph, Jr. was killed during a plane crash. John and Bob were murdered, a daughter was mentally ill and Ted was accused of letting a girl drown. Through it all she persevered. She attributed it to her Catholic faith. In 1972, I was watching TV and she was being interviewed. The interviewer recanted her difficulties and asked her how she dealt with them. She rose to her feet, and with eyes blazing; she said, “I would not be vanquished.” Perseverance, and Persistence personified. Amen. Selah. So be it.
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The Way hosts expungement, job fair
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Over 650 people attended the second expungement fair at The Way World Outreach on Saturday. Representatives from the San Bernardino County and Riverside County Public Defender’s Offices were on-hand to help with and process applications for Proposition 47 that reduces non-violent / non-sexual crimes from felonies to misdemeanors, expungements and Certificates of Rehabilitation. A job fair was also featured where volunteers helped job seekers write resumes.
San Bernardino County Chief Deputy Public Defender Thomas Sone and 16 of his staff volunteered to help individuals fill out applications for expungement and Certificates of Rehabilitation.
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The Way World Outreach members of the Unemployment Ministry Connie Mendoza of Fontana and Brandy Robertson of San Bernardino take a moment with Associate Pastor Robert Cuencas. Janet Casas, over 650 people at“We learned that partnering with By Maryjoy Duncan tended the event. the local faith-based organizations Associate Pastor Robert Cuencas would get us connected to more he Way World Outreach noted that the high attendance rate people because they have develhosted an expungement is testament to the pressing need oped a level of trust within the and job fair on Saturday at community, and they’re good the church’s Hallmark campus in for such a service. “This proves that people are takabout getting people out here,” he San Bernardino. This would be its ing a vested interest and an active said. “I have 16 people from the second expungement event; the role in self improvement, and office volunteering their Saturday first took place last October. Representatives from the San shows they have learned from because we are vested in helping Bernardino and Riverside County their past indiscretions and walk- people clear their records and Public Defender’s Offices were on ing upon a path of a productive clear their path toward success.” The expungement application hand to help with and process ap- and righteous lifestyle,” Cuencas plications for Proposition 47 that said. “This is a first step for the and court representation is a free reduces non-violent/non-sexual people here to get better paying service in San Bernardino County. Volunteers were also present to crimes from felonies to misde- jobs and reach self-sufficiency.” San Bernardino County Chief assist job seekers write resumes, meanors, expungements and CerDeputy Public Defender Thomas and participating employers intificates of Rehabilitation. According to The Way World Sone, who attended the first event, cluded Amazon, Durham School, Outreach Executive Administrator was also present Saturday to offer Wells Fargo, McDonald’s and assistance to participants. Victorville Motors.
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A job fair took place at The Way on Saturday where volunteers, such as Vandalyn Crayton of San Bernardino, helped job seekers like Antonio Luna of Redlands, write their resumes.
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Citizenship workshop hosted by Sen. Leyva, Assemblymember Reyes By Ricardo Tomboc
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eople from all over the San Bernardino County area attended a free Citizenship Information Session provided by Assemblymember Eloise Gomez Reyes and Senator Connie M. Leyva. The event was held at the Colton High School Hubbs Gym on Saturday, August 26. The event included pre-screening for the citizenship application process, fee waiver information, and a review of the required documentation necessary. There was a discussion on the benefits of becoming a U.S. citizen, and a question-and-answer session. There were several legal consultants on immigration on hand to help fill out forms, and answer questions the applicants may have. The event was in conjunction with the “Center of Community Action and Environmental Justice”, the “Council on AmericanIslamic Relations”, the “Colton Joint Unified School District”, the Guatemalan Consulate”, and the “Mexican Consulate.” Javier Flores of Yucaipa is 72 years old, and has permanent resIECN PHOTO RICARDO TOMBOC idency status in the U.S. Javier Atalia Garcia conducted a presentation on citizenship and its benefits, including the process that was excited to be part of this event would be required of every applicant. in that it helped him expedite his
application process by having all his questions answered all at once at the same location. Javier was also grateful for the free services that were being provided. When asked why he was applying for citizenship, Javier said that he wanted to be able to vote and that he felt he would be entitled to more legal rights and protection as a citizen. Alicia Muchucn from Yucaipa was interviewed and pre-screened by Laura Reyes. Alicia has been a permanent resident in the U.S. for about 25 years. She came to this country when she was 13. One of the benefits of being a citizen of the U.S. that Alicia is looking forward to is to vote and help make a change. Aerial Roldan has been a U.S. citizen since 1993, and was in attendance to support his wife who is a permanent resident who wants to apply for her U.S. citizenship. Aerial was consulting with Jose Cisnero when Assemblymember Eloise Gomez Reyes came by to introduce herself. Assemblymember Reyes made it a point to contact as many of the participants as possible. Ricardo Tomboc is a community member who frequently submits articles to IECN.
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Left: Assemblymember Eloise Gomez Reyes chats with Javier Flores from Yucaipa. Right: Alicia Muchucn (right) from Yucaipa, is being interviewed and pre-screened by Laura Reyes. Alicia has been a permanent resident in the U.S. for about 25 years. She came to this country when she was 13. One of the benefits of being a citizen of the U.S. that Alicia is looking forward to, is to vote and help make a change.
Boy Scout Popcorn sales begin By Ricardo Tomboc
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or over 35 years, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) have been selling popcorn to help raise funds, providing youth an opportunity to learn valuable skills such as team work, goal setting, management, and salesmanship. The BSA popcorn season started this month and will continue into September for a few more weeks. On Wednesday, August 23, Scouts from Troop 247 were out in front of several supermarkets in San Bernardino, including the Stater Bros. on 40th Street. Troop 247 operates out of the San IECN PHOTO RICARDO TOMBOC Bernardino Elks Lodge. The From left: Boy Scouts Matthew Hallmark (8) from Arrowhead Elementary School, Julian Palomino scouts encouraged their friends (9) from ASA Charter School, Hunter McLees (9) from Palm Avenue Elementary, with Julian’s fa- and families to come out and purther Anthony Palomino, were raising funds by selling popcorn at the Stater Bros. on 40th St. in chase various popcorn products. San Bernardino. Amanda Benvenuto of Redlands
who works as a teacher at Arrowhead Elementary School, came by to visit the Boy Scouts and to support her students working the sales booth Parents of the boys in the scouting program are encouraged to support their children in the event. Matthew Hallmark (8) from Arrowhead Elementary School, Julian Palomino (9) from ASA Charter School, and Hunter McLees (9) from Palm Avenue Elementary School are all Webelos Scouts. Anthony Palomino joined his son Julian during the sales event.
Ricardo Tomboc is a community member who frequently submits articles to IECN.
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