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ozens of labor advocates held a protest outside the entrance of the Food 4 Less store in Colton on Friday to demand higher wages for employees. Labor rights organizers from United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1167, together with progressive activists, passed flyers to customers entering the
store while chanting, “lower wages got to go.” According to UFCW Communications Director Peter Waasdorp, negotiations with the grocery chain’s parent company, Kroger Corporation, have been slow. This is the fourth protest the union has held outside Food 4 Less stores. Previous pickets have been held in Riverside, Los Angeles, and San Diego. Kroger encourages additional bonus payments and has pro-
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posed reducing hours for workers, explained Waasdorp. He said that’s not good enough for families that are struggling to make ends meet. “Not a lot of progress has been made,” Waasdorp said about ongoing negotiations. “They come with us with a list of takeaways.” Waasdorp confirmed the average hourly utility clerk at Food 4
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Colton Community Services workers welcoming residents into the Hutton Community Center on August 31, 2017. A citywide power outage affected approximately 50,000 Colton residents.
lightning strike left thousands of Colton residents without electricity last Thursday, August 31. Electrical workers labored through the day to re-power the city after a Southern California Edison substation was struck that morning. Power was restored to the entire city by 3:45 p.m, according to a press statement released by the city’s Community Services Department. Residents that experienced difficulties were directed to the Gonzales, Hutton, Luque community centers and to Paul J. Rogers Elementary to receive Outage, cont. on pg. 2
n Saturday, Sep 9 at 2:30 p.m., the Colton Area Museum’s (CAM) guest speaker program will feature David Rios, local historian and librarian at the University of California, Riverside. With many stories to share and background information to fill our curiosity, Mr Rios will reveal the names and histories of known burial plots at Agua Mansa, and share new discoveries from his ongoing research. His research was inspired by Nancy Melendez and Darlene Elliott of the Old Spanish Town Foundation, as well as by several historical sources found in such institutions as the UCR Library Collection, Diocese of San Bernardino Archives, Norman Feldheym Library, the Colton Area Museum, and the San Bernardino County Historical Archives. Being part of the historic Agua Mansa Corridor, the cemetery not only represents one of the original landmarks of the founding settlements, but carries a “legacy of mystery” with regard to the exact plot locations and exact names that may have been buried there. Through his intense research, David Rios has been able to locate and identify many of the known burial plots, and will share their corresponding stories. “If you have a heart for the for the founding fathers of Colton, then this presentation will pique your interest,” said board President Mike Murphy. David Rios adds, “knowing that this is the heart and soul of the founding of the City of Colton, residents, guests, and visitors are encouraged to attend, and bring their questions.” Community residents and visitors alike are invited to attend this exciting event on September 9 at 2:30 p.m. The Colton Area Museum offers an interesting slate of guest speakers throughout the year. They represent a CAM, cont. on pg. 2
Page A2 • September 7, 2017 • Inland Empire Community Newspapers • Colton Courier Protest, cont. from front Less makes $10.40 and the average general clerk earns about $15.77 per hour. Individuals like Jerry Harris and Charlene Herrera receiving bonuses is not enough; both are hoping Kroger provides them with better pay and benefits. “I love my job,” said Harris, who
has worked for the large grocer for 28 years. “We’re looking for a fair contract to help us support our families. Otherwise, we’re going to be forced to revert back to the system.” Herrera, a bakery manager who has worked at Food 4 Less for 21 years, believes giving workers bonuses is not the same as provid-
ing them better contracts. “It’s not fair and it’s not right,” she said. Representatives from Kroger were not immediately available for comment. However, the manager at the Colton store--who did not wish to be identified and directed questions to the regional
offices--provided IECN with a prepared statement from Kroger.
faith...We want to reach an agreement.”
“Unions are asking customers to boycott our stores,” reads the statement. “Why they are doing this is very hard to understand, given the values of our proposal. Contracts aren’t settled by boycotts. They are settled by parties willing to bargain in good
In the statement Kroger also reiterated that it provides more money in associate paychecks every year and maintain health benefits.
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United Food and Commercial Workers union representatives protesting outside the Food 4 Less store in Colton on September 1. The labor union is claiming the large grocer is not paying its workers fair wages. CAM, cont. from front
wide variety of perspectives and experiences that are not only informative, but inspirational for those who want to know more about Colton’s History – past, present, and future. The CAM will also be open that day, September 9, 11:00am – 2:00pm providing the opportunity to see the many outstanding displays of Colton history. The CAM address is 380 N. La Cadena Dr in Colton. Regular CAM hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:00pm-4:00pm, and on Saturdays 11:00am-2:00pm. For more information about the museum and it programs, contact the museum at 824-8814, or Dr. G at 213-3730
“We are working on hydration, and we have multiple fans going. We do not have air conditioning but the residents are fine and we’ve had no issues, said the Director of Nursing, who wished not to be identified and was not authorized to speak.
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Peter Kyababchian–the owner of the 5 Point Auto Service and Gas Station on Washington Street–sat in the shade with his workers waiting for the power to turn on. Outage, cont. from front cooling services. "Our cooling centers will be open as long as they are needed by residents," explained Colton Community Services spokesperson David Santos on August 31. "We're encouraging that senior citizens, young children, pets, and the disabled be taken to the centers. We're also encouraging people to help their neighbors in this time of need." Julia Bonilla, 71, said she was able to stay refreshed under the "nice and cool" conditions of the Hutton Center.
"I'm glad the city reacted quickly," she said. "I've been without power since the morning. It's been difficult to withstand the heat." Jeanette Velazquez brought her three children to the Hutton Center to get away from the “unbearable” conditions of her home. "It's horribly hot without air conditioning inside our house," said Velazquez. "My children were getting nauseous, so I decided to bring them here to keep them safe."
The city began experiencing citywide power outages at 6:30 a.m. due to the lightning strike, according to a city press statement. About 50,000 residents were without power. Businesses and city services were also affected.
City officials told residents to keep electricity usage and water Meanwhile, Peter Kyababchianconsumption at a minimum and en-the owner of the 5 Point Auto couraging precaution. Service and Gas Station on Washington Street--sat in the shade “Please be reminded that all trafwith his workers anticipating the fic intersections become four way return of power. stops and drive safely,” City Utility Commissioner Mike Razo "We were only open for two shared on Facebook. “Above all, hours this morning, and then the stay safe until power is back up.” power went out," explained Kyababchian. "It's definitely Earlier in the day City Manager slowed us down. Hopefully we Bill Smith sent a citywide email to can still gain something from this officials explaining that the M day." Street electric substation outage resulted in city hall and the annex At Western Healthcare, on the being closed. He estimated at the city’s east end, a representative time that residents would be withsaid that the facility was relying out power until tomorrow morning. on backup generators.
"Hopefully this is an overly conservative estimate, and we have staff continuing to talk with them," reads the email. "Our crews can do nothing until the M Street Sub is back on-line." The Colton Joint Unified School District confirmed some schools closed for the day. Those schools were: San Salvador Preschool; Rogers, Grant, Lincoln, Birney, Mckinley, Cooley, Reche Canyon, Washington, and Wilson Elementary Schools; Colton and Terrace Hills Middle Schools; and Colton and Grand Terrace High Schools. Resident John Phipps, who has children that attend school at Colton High School and San Salvador preschool, said he's glad local agencies swiftly responded to the power outage. "I'm glad to see that the city is responding quickly to the loss of power, as are other agencies across the IE," he said. "The fact that the school district has reacted quickly to keep children at home makes me feel like the district personnel are on the ball and looking out for our children's best interest." R.A. Contreras contributed to this story.
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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
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Friday, September 8 - the San Bernardino Black Culture Foundation presents the 2017 Black Rose Awards Dinner at the National Orange Show Renaissance Room, 690 S. Arrowhead from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Awardees include: Gwendolyn Rodgers, Humanitarian of the Year; Clarissa Howard, Community Service Award; and Jamie Rios and the Eta Phi Beta Socority, Now – September 16 - profesLesford Duncan. For information sional artist Alfonso Martinez and tickets call: 909.991.6422 Mendez will hold Saturday Morning Drawing Classes at the Garcia Center for the Arts, 536 West 11th Saturday & Sunday, September Street, San Bernardino, from 10:00 9 & 10 - the San Bernardino County to 11:30 a.m. No experience neces- Regional Parks presents Doggie sary. This class prepares students for Poolooza at the Cucamonga-Guasti a painting. There is no set fee, but Regional Park, 800 N. Archibald donations will be accepted. Stu- Ave., Ontario from 9:00 a.m. to dents are to provide materials on the 4:00 p.m. This event features swiminstructor’s list. For information ming for dogs, vendors and food booths, contests, demonstrations call: 909.888.6400 and more. For information call Monday, September 11 - the City 909.387.2461. of Redlands will begin to offer Dog Obedience Classes at the Redlands Saturday, September 9 - the Community Center, 111 W. Lugo- Young Women’s Empowerment nia Ave., from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. In Foundation presents the 5th Anthis nine-class series owners will nual Wellness Conference, Silence learn to teach their dogs to sit, heel, No More: Heart Disease & Dostand and more while earning lov- mestic Violence at San Bernardino ing respect from their dogs. Dogs Community Hospital Henderson must be at least six months old and Auditorium, 1800 Western Ave., have a current city/county dog li- from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This cense. City of Redlands residency is free event features speakers, testinot required. For registration and monies, information on health and fee information call: 909.798.7572 nutrition, opportunity drawings, or register on line at www.cityofred- light breakfast and lunch. Keynote Speaker is Dr. Romeo Brooks, an lands.org Herbalist, Iridologist, Natural HyWednesday, September 13 - gienist w/Ph.D in Naturopathic Children’s Network Mentoring Medicine. Attendees are urged to Taskforce and San Bernardino wear comfortable clothes for workCounty Department of Behavioral shop activities. For information call: Health present Youth Mental 951.203.0744 Health First Aid at Children’s Network, 825 E. Hospitality Ln., San Thursday, September 14 - DisBernardino Conference Room B/C coverTorium: Science & Mankind from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This Interactive Museum presents Dispublic event will teach participants cover the Power of Curiosity from the signs of addiction and mental 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. This celebration illnesses, a five-step action plan to and crowd-funding event will be assess a situation and provide assis- held at the Embassy Suites, Ontario tance, the impact of mental and sub- Airport, 3663 E. Guasti. For tickets stance use disorders, local resources visit: discovertorium.com/events and where to turn for assistance. For Sunday, September 17 - the In-
San Ber nardino Public Librar y presents local author Lynette Davis Lynette on a transformational journey of personal growth from a lonely little girl coming-of-age in Florida during the Civil Rights Era through her adult years in California.
The narrative chronicles a daughter’s quest for love and acceptance and illuminates how childhood emotional trauma shapes adult identity.
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ocal author Lynette Davis will be coming to the San Bernardino Public Library to discuss her new book Even Rain Is Just Water on Saturday, September 9 from 2:00-5:00 PM. This free program will take place in Kellogg Room A at the Feldheym Central Library at 555 W. 6th Street in San Bernardino. Even Rain Is Just Water follows
Lynette Davis is an editor, nonfiction writer, and memoirist. Davis received her B.A. in English from California Baptist University, Riverside, California, and has facilitated writing workshops in the Inland Empire, California. Her short narrative, “The Fatal Blow,” is featured in the anthology I am Subject: Women Awakening: Discovering Our Personal Truths, a collection that features stories of women re-claiming their lives in life-altering moments.
rates posts on writing, marketing and publishing, specifically geared towards memoir writers.
Readers can connect with Lynette via Twitter @wewalkbyfaith88 or on her blog Memoir Notes (Wordpress) where she cu-
For more information on this presentation call the library at 909-381-8238 or visit www.sbpl.org
land 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. For ticket information call: 909.888.6788 ext 415 or visit: tcable@nosevents.com 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 commu-
nity 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 Saturday, September 23 - the Inland Empire Future Leaders Program presents the 8th Annual Future Leaders Golf Tournament at Shandin Hills Golf Club, 3380 Little Mountain Drive, San Bernardino starting at 7:00 a.m. For information call: 909.208.4463 or register on line at www.IEFL.org/golf. Proceeds help students attend the Summer Leadership Conference. 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: “Day after day, ordinary people become heroes through extraordinary and selfless actions to help their neighbor.” - Sylvia Mathews Burrell 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 Please protect our communities with CA Senate Bill 54
Guest Op-ed By Alicia Aguayo
California Assemblymembers have the opportunity to protect our immigrant communities by passing Senate Bill 54. The bill aims to prevent the use of local and state resources to assist Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) in deportations. SB 54 was introduced Dec. 2016 by Rep. Kevin De León and will be voted on Sept. 15, 2017. Senate Bill 54 is crucial for the safety of our communities in California. Many of our community members are undocumented and constantly live in fear. The bill is supposed to be a ‘sanctuary bill’ to help keep our families together by defining a clear line between California public resources and ICE. “SB 54 means living a life with less fear for our community, it means living with a basic human right of not living with the fear that by any moment our families will be separated. It is a basic human right to live without fear,” said Mrs. Esparza, a community leader, who only wanted to use her last name. Our undocumented communities have suffered enough and continue to suffer every day. From the uncertainty of being deported and separated from family to having the toughest time finding a job and then not having the privilege to fight back after being exploited for one’s labor. Our undocumented communities face discrimination and have limited resources when trying to attend college or get health care services. This means having physical and mental issues that one cannot simply deal with by going to the doctor. Imagine not being able to visit one’s homeland to visit family members and even worse missing the passing of a
loved one because leaving the country would mean one could not return. Also, being undocumented means that when one is a victim of abuse, one cannot simply put charges on the abuser because of the fear the victim might have of being deported. Being undocumented means not living at peace every day. According to the Public Policy Institute of California, there are over 2 million immigrants residing in California. This means that SB 54 would impact a large proportion of California residents who partake in our economy and communities. Since the 2016 election, policy initiatives and statements from the President have shown us that the undocumented community has become a bigger target. During Trump’s campaign he promised to “terminate President Obama’s illegal executive order on immigration,” referring to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). This would be a threat and a step backward for the 790,000 undocumented young people who rely on the program. We need to push back on the immediate attacks to our immigrant families. We cannot allow our state to speed up the process that the POTUS and other xenophobic people want to use to separate families with our public resources. Undocumented folks are human beings. We need to continue to fight for the sake of their humanity, not because they help boost our economy or are the ‘cream of the crop,’ but simply because they are human. We need our Assemblymembers to stand with us and take a stance on the bill. It is crucial that we have our representatives take a clear stance, unlike Rep. Cervantes, who refuses to take a stance despite being asked by many of her constituents and organizations. I ask the Assembly: can you imagine unexpectedly being detained and separated from your loved ones? Could you live with the possibility of never seeing your loved ones again? Think of that. Guest columnist Alicia Aguayo is a fourth year student at UC Irvine and is a policy and public service major. IECN reporter and regular columnist Anthony Victoria will be writing on Colton's political actions in his next column on September 14.
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As an educator, it worries me that many students who know no other country but the U. S. as theirs, will be left unprotected and thrown back into the shadows. I am concerned that our constituents in public office have been unable to present us with a bipartisan immigration law to solve the problem that has been unattended, since the Reagan era. The Republican Party needs to get to work and come to an agreement with our Democrat constituents. Blaming Obama is all they have done. Former President Obama inherited a bundle of problems that were left by the Bush families in office. He didn't
When I first learned of the Trump Administration’s Executive Order in April to “review” national monuments across the country, including many here in California, I knew I had to act. Many Inland Empire and California Desert region Latino and faith communities actively called for the designation of Mojave Trails, Castle Mountains, Sand to Snow, and San Gabriel Mountains National Monuments. My pastor at Fontana’s Seventh Day Adventist church first brought the issue to the attention of the congregation, so that’s where I began my work. Working with the Hispanic Access Foundation (HAF), I helped gather over 4,000 comments in the Inland Empire region for the U.S. Department of Interior’s public comment period that was to be part of the review, arguing against any scale-back of protections for our precious public lands. HAF partnered with leading Latino organizations from across the nation to educate the public about the threat to our national monuments, including Carrizo Plain, Giant Sequoia, CascadeSiskiyou, and Berryessa Snow Mountain here in California. As
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your constituent, I ask Republicans to stop complaining and get to work. Our constituents need to understand that it is not about you or your party. Both Democrats and Republicans need to keep your egos out of business and get to work to bring fair and inclusive laws in representation of every person in the country. An inclusive immigration reform is an urgent need and needs to be addressed immediately. As a compromised citizen of the United States of America, I just exercised my freedom of expression/speech. Maria Guadalupe Ortiz San Bernardino
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complain and dealt with them. Stop saying his executive order was unconstitutional. Obama had the power to sign an executive order, due to the fact that our legislative branch could not come to an agreement. The executive branch is given that power when action is needed (it has been over 30 years that our law makers have failed to revise and reform immigration laws, when it is known that this should be done every 10 years). No, former President Obama did not break the law by signing an executive order. He only did what a responsible president would do, when the Legislative Branch failed to do its job. As
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a result of these collaborative efforts, over 50,000 people submitted comments urging the president to keep our majestic natural wonders intact. Overall, Interior received more than 2.8 million comments, over 99 percent of which supported maintaining or expanding the boundaries of our nation’s monuments. Local communities have invested decades working to protect these places for future generations. Should the President Trump attempt to reduce our national monuments, as Secretary Zinke recommended to the administration in his secret August document, it would fly in the face of the tireless efforts of local communities and ignore millions of voices that care about protecting our treasured public lands. As someone who works closely with my church’s youth, this issue is especially close to my heart. Growing up, I spent summers going to national parks, monuments, and other public lands, spending sacred time in nature, appreciating God’s creation. It is important to me to share this experience with my church’s youth. I want them to have the opportunity to have the experiences I did, and my parents did, and their parents before them. We share nature with our youth, and show them the importance of caring for the planet. When someone threatens that, we want our voice to be heard. Instead, our voices are being ignored, and we may be facing the loss of protection of millions of acres of public lands. While Secretary Zinke announced that Sand to Snow Monument has been spared, Mojave Trails and Castle Mountains are in the administration’s crosshairs, in large part due to Paul Cook’s recommendations to Zinke. The president’s attempt to deprive Americans of their rightful access to our public lands and
the natural and historic resources they protect is likely illegal, according to most legal scholars. That’s because the law through which national monuments were established gives presidents the authority only to designate monuments, not to rescind or shrink them. But President Trump is expected to ignore the law and pander to special interests who wish to drill and mine our public lands in spite of their invaluable historic, scenic, cultural, and recreational contributions to the Inland Empire and Desert regions. Tribes, attorneys general, conservation groups, and others are lining up to sue the Trump administration, should they take such actions. This entire process initiated by Trump is wasteful of our tax dollars and also disrespectful to Americans’ public lands legacy. Yes, some lands must be used for mining and energy development, but not our national parks and monuments! Having access to nature, and protecting it, is deeply spiritual. We take time each week to be in and appreciate God’s creation. Going into nature and sharing it with the next generation is crucial to our beliefs. The scaleback of these monuments would be felt across southern California and beyond, preventing families from knowing and appreciating the planet, and curtailing opportunities for existing and growing tourism businesses. I strongly encourage that Trump Administration to leave our monuments as they are instead of desecrating our nation’s most important places. I encourage Inland Empire and Desert regions’ elected officials to oppose this wrong-headed attack on our national monuments and to ensure that future generations can reap the benefits of these significant public lands.
Isaac Jacobo lives in Heperia and is a member of the Fontana de la Esperanza Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
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Words to Think About: Wor ld War II par t 1
Dr. Bill Abersold As a 90-year-old man I remember World War II very clearly. Too young for enlistment, many of my family and friends were drafted. The event in Charlottesville, Virginia which highlighted the KKK and the Neo-Nazis has prompted this article. A very prominent group in the Charlottesville skirmish was referred to as the Neo-Nazis. Interestingly, the prefix “neo” means “revive.” Their objective is to revive the Nazis. According to Wikipedia the Nazi doctrine includes: ultra-nationalism, racism, atheism, xenophobia (fear of foreigners), homophobia (a fear of homosexuals), antisemitism, and initiating the Third Reich. A basic tenet of the Nazis was the “super race.” In the Preface of Richard J. Evans ‘book, Evans quotes Friedrich Meinecke’s questions he hopes to answer. 1) How is it that an advanced and highly cultured nation such as Germany could give in to the brutal force as Nazism so quickly and so easily? 2) Why was there such little serious resistance to the Nazi take over? 3) How could an insignificant party of the radical right rise to power with such dramatic suddenness” 4) Why did so many
Germans fail to perceive the potentially disastrous consequences of ignoring the violent, racist and murderous nature of the Nazi movement? In my opinion, I think these 4 questions can be answered by getting a clear view and insight into Adolf Hitler. Hitler was born on April 20, 1889, in Braunau Inn in the empire of Austria-Hungary. His parents were considered poor peasants. He is considered to have been one quarter Jewish. His father, Alois, was strict and distant; his mother, Klara, was compassionate and indulgent. Adolf was bright but disinterested in school. He preferred art, opera, theater, reading and drawing. At age 18, he went to Vienna but failed getting into the art school. From 1909-1913 he had several menial jobs and he became interested in political activity. Facing the draft, he moved to Munich. It was there that world events changed the course of Hitler’s life. He entered the army and became a corporal and received the Iron Cross for valor. By 1919 he was a recognized orator and became a member of the German Workers Party. It became Nazi and he formented a spirit of intense hatred for the politicians. By the way, the first word of the Party was “National.” Pronounced in German, it sounds like Nazi. In 1923 Hitler became the new leader of the National German Workers Party. In 1923, Adolf is 34 years old and rising in leadership with several right-wing groups. With his followers, he tries to overthrow the Bavarian government with force. With 2000 Nazis, they met at the Munich Beer Hall, confronted the police and were defeated. Hitler was imprisoned for nine
months. While there he began dictating Mein Kompf to Rudolf Hess. The title means, “my struggle.” One author describes its content, “It is a mixture of autobiography, political ideology, and an examination of the techniques of propaganda.” 1928 was an interlude for Adolf. His half-sister (Angela Rauball) and her daughter Geli, moved in with him. His relationship with Geli was suspicious; possibly romantic, but Hitler always denied it. Hitler rebounded the Nazi party and became the leader of the second largest in Germany. In 1931, he failed to dislodge Paul von Hindenburg from the Presidency. Geli died of suicide the same year. Hitler also, in the next year, (1932) became a citizen of Germany. He formerly had been a citizen of Austria. 1933 was a pivotal year for Hitler and the Nazis. In February, the German Reichstag is de-
stroyed by fire and the Nazis were involved. “Hitler made plain his intention of proceeding ruthlessly and with little regard for the citizenry.” He became Chancellor and then elevated to his being proclaimed Dictator. The Nazi Party became the only party. Trade Unions were disbanded; Nazi officials became state governors. Hitler withdrew from the League of Nations; he tripled the size of the German army and ignored the arms restrictions. In 1934, he crushed all the other parties and with the death of von Hindenburg, he became Fuehier (leader). In 1935, Hitler united all the German people and military and a draft was introduced. The following year the head of the Austrian Nazi Party invited the German army to invade Austria. In 1938, it brought British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain and he gets Britain, France and Italy to the Munich Agreement. Which
gave Czechoslovakia to Germany. In 1939, I was only 12 years old but I remember September 1, 1939 very well. It marked the Crystal Night when 7,500 Jewish shops were destroyed, 400 synagogues were burned, and 20,000 Jews sent to concentration camps. And Hitler invades Poland and it was divided between Russia and Germany. This marked the beginning of the Holocaust and World War II. In 1940 the Nazis occupied Denmark, Norway, Holland, Belgium, France, Romania and Yugoslavia. In June of 1941, Germany attacked Russia and on the following December 7, the Japanese Air Force attacked Pearl Harbor and war was declared on the U.S.A. At the height of Hitler’s power, he had eight Generals and Admirals. However, the majority of the time, Hitler refused to listen to them. Of the eight, only three were dominant. Hermann Goering (1893-1946), Chief of the Luftwaffe, He committed suicide. Joseph Goebbels (1897-1945), Minister of Propaganda. He had a medical degree and was handicapped with a club foot. The atrocities of the concentration camps are attributed to him. Heinrich Himmler (1900-1945). He was head of the SS and the Gestapo. He committed suicide. In a Vanity Fair article from 1990, Ivana, Trump’s first wife, told her lawyer, Michael Kennedy, that Trump kept a copy of Hitler’s book, My New Order, in a cabinet by his bed. President Trump is enamored with Hitler’s speeches. In one Hitler speech, he said, “All your dreams of the past will be strong again, and masters of the world.” In other words, he promised to, “Make Germany Great Again.” THIS ARTICLE WILL IS THE FIRST OF TWO ABOUT WWII. Amen. Selah. So be it.
Caden’s Cor ner NFL 2017-2018 Season Preview C
alling all football fans! The NFL regular season starts September 7th. Here are some headlines to look out for this year. Teams to look out for: First off in teams to look out for are the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers took Christian McCaffrey in this year’s draft, giving the Panthers a future star running back to join the impressive Carolina quarterback Cam Newton. Expect the Panthers to have a comeback season and possibly make a deep playoff run. The second team you should watch is “Americas Team,” the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys will lose running back Ezekiel Elliot for six games or possibly less pending appeal on Elliot’s suspension and this could derail their season. It will be interesting to see Dallas’ strategy
through the first few weeks of the season. Players to look out for: There are many players to look out for this year! First, keep your eye on the early first round draft picks like Leonard Fournette to help and improve their team this season. The final player to look out for this year is Tom Brady. Brady seems to never age and this could be possibly the season he might just show us he is not immortal. Predictions: Here are my predictions for this season for each division, conference, and the Super Bowl winner. AFC West: Raiders, 11-5. AFC East: Patriots, 13-3. AFC North: Steelers, 10-6. AFC South: Colts 9-7. NFC West: Seahawks, 10-6. NFC East: Cowboys: 10-6. NFC North: Packers 12-4. NFC South: Falcons: 11-5. Wild Cards: Chiefs, Bengals, Gi-
ants, and Vikings. In the end, I have the Raiders beating the Pats and coming out of the AFC and the Falcons return for their second straight Super Bowl representing the NFC. Final Score of Super Bowl 52: The Falcons veteran core outlasts the Raiders young bunch and wins 31-17. That is your preview of the NFLs 2017-2018 season. This should be a fun year in the league and there will sure be a lot of surprises around the corner for NFL fans worldwide. Caden Henderson is our youngest contributing writer, submitting stories from a variety of topics biweekly. Have a story idea? Email Caden at Caden_center@aolc.om.
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Aguilar’s ‘Job for a Day’ at the ballpark Congressman sells concessions at 66ers during latest stop of job tour By Anthony Victoria
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ete Aguilar is back in Washington D.C. this week--preparing for a legislative season that has him working to resolve immigration and disaster relief issues. Before his return to Capitol Hill however, Aguilar (D-San Bernardino) sold concessions for the Inland Empire 66ers during their game against the San Jose Giants on August 31. It was Aguilar’s final ‘Job For A
Day’ tour stop for the quarter. The Congressman has previously worked at Mitla Cafe in San Bernardino, at Gerrard’s Market in Redlands, the Goodwill store in Rancho Cucamonga, and at Burrtec Waste in Fontana. Aguilar said the ‘Job For A Day’ tour allows him to understand the experiences of Inland Empire workers and see first hand their contributions to the local economy. “This is meant to get me out in the community,” explained Aguilar said. “I can see and expe-
rience the real jobs that members here in the Inland Empire economy have each and every day.” Selling kettle corn and lemonade to his constituents was an easy task for Aguilar--an avid baseball fan who often takes in ball games with his family. He joked around with other vendors and spoke to local residents that recognized him. “I appreciate everyone who has spent time with me and shared their personal stories,” Aguilar said. The Congressman hailed the
66ers minor league baseball organization as “great community partners” that are dedicated to serving local residents. “They provide us with a lot of things to root for,” Aguilar expressed. “All of the things [they do] are incredibly positive for the economic activity of San Bernardino.” Ryan English, assistant manager for the 66ers, said the Congressman’s visit demonstrates his accessibility to his constituents. “We’ve had a long relationship with Pete Aguilar dating back
with his days of Redlands,” English said. “I think he’s done a great job working with us. It reinforces what he’s already been saying.” Redlands resident Thomas Osterberg likes Aguilar’s ‘Job For A Day’ initiative. “I think he’s doing the right thing,” Osterberg said. “And he was very friendly when he was selling popcorn.” Aguilar confirmed he will be asking constituents for suggestions on which local business he should work for next.
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Congressman Pete Aguilar (D-San Bernardino) trying to convince a fan to buy a lemonade from him during an Inland Empire 66ers game on August 31. IECN PHOTOS
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Congressman Pete Aguilar (D-San Bernardino) speaking to a constituent during his work shift at the Inland Empire 66ers game on August 31. His shift at the baseball game was his latest ‘Job For A Day’ tour stop.
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San Ber nardino Police Foundation awards its $ 10,000 donors By Ricardo Tomboc
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he San Bernardino Police Foundation(SBPF) recognized several of its donors during the last baseball game of the season at the San Manuel Stadium on Thursday, August 31. Those recognized were Loma Linda University Health, Hillwood Corporation, Cal State San Bernardino, Stater Brothers, and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Rail. Each of the awardees made contributions of at least $ 10,000. These donations were used to pur-
chase protective equipment for police officers. Specialized high impact bullet proof vests were among equipment purchased. These vests are designed to protect the officers against high-power large caliber type weapons, like the ones used during the December 2nd terrorist attack at the Inland Regional Center (IRC). High-power rifles have been purchased and issued to the officers that will provide them additional protection in the field. The SBPF is a separate entity and is not affiliated with the City of San Bernardino. The monies acquired
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San Bernardino Police Chief Jarrod Burguan (far left) and Assistant Chief Eric McBride (far right) pose with the representatives from Loma Linda University Health. through the SBPF are not figured into the city’s budget, nor can the city dictate its expenditures. IECN PHOTO
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San Bernardino Police Foundation board members, from left: Brett McPherson, Rachel Clark, Dr. Margaret Hill, Susan Stevens and Ryan English.
Most of the Foundation’s board members include several people of the community. According to the SBPF website, “The Foundation’s mission is to enhance public safety in San
Bernardino through support of the San Bernardino Police Department by supporting and funding safety, technology, crime fighting, and community programs.” The plaques awarded to each organization read “In honor of your charitable contribution to the San Bernardino Police Foundation.
Your generosity has allowed for the improvement of the officer safety and has strengthened our community through new youth programs. The support you have provided has made a profound impact on the betterment of San Bernardino and we thank you.”
Mr s. Emma Shaw celebrates 105th bir thday
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he may not be San Bernardinos' only 'centenarian', but she's clearly the 'favorite' based on the number of folk who visited her at home in a quiet West-side neighborhood to help Mrs. Emma Shaw celebrate her 105th birthday on August 9. Sitting in the family home surrounded by generations of family members, the conversation naturally turned to memories of family life over the years: The 1930s: Still living in Lousiana, even in 'Downtown' people lived on the land, had gardens, chickens, pigs, cows, Every family had a dog, & depended on each other... The 1940s: Moved to Las Vegas. Not the 'Vegas'
of today. During the years of World War II - food stamps rationing of sugar, butter. meat, including horse meat, so that food and most things were resources needed by troops fighting the war.... LIGHTS OUT after dark for fear of enemy bombing! Later, the move to California South Waterman, Valley Truck Farm, fishing in the creek that ran behind the house, more gardens, animals, caring for strangers and each other in hard times. Years passed. The move to the West-side; births, marriages, deaths. Some things change, but still, the family is known for its sense of community, and in hard times, caring for strangers (we now call them homeless instead of hobos), as well as each other. This article was submitted by Community Photography X.
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Mrs. Emma Shaw of San Bernardino was surrounded by family and friends who gathered to celebrate her 105th birthday on August 9. Pictured standing, from left: Wiley Shaw (son), Donnell Shaw (son), Jay Shaw (grandson); Seated from left: Alexis Shaw (daughter-in-law), Barbara McDowell (daughter), Jay Shaw (grandson), Mrs. Emma Shaw, and Joyce Smith (daughter).
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SB Red Cross deploys volunteers to Houston, maintains local services
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American Red Cross San Bernardino Chapter Volunteers from left: Hazel Hopkins (Community Events Lead), DeYon Allen (Executive Coordinator), Zoe Browning (Administrative Support Lead), and Patricia Smith (Chapter Duty Officer and Disaster Responder).
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bout 10 American Red Cross San Bernardino Chapter volunteers were deployed to Houston, Texas. The volunteers will assist in a variety of disaster recovery functions. Some went as Associates, which will perform basic duties as client caseworkers, shelter workers, Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) drivers, and feeding. A few of the volunteers went in a capacity of lead Mass Care Supervisors and Managers, Social Media Specialists, and Disaster Services Technology (DST) experts.
computer. On Wednesday, August 30, Grace Lee from Fontana, drove to the San Bernardino Red Cross Chapter to drop off a donation. Grace literally brought in a ceramic “piggy bank” that she fills up and donates to various charitable organizations throughout the year. On this day Grace chose to donate her monies to the people of Houston, Texas. Along with the money collected in her piggy bank, Grace gave an additional substantial financial gift.
Deployments are about 2 weeks long, and a second deployment can be considered. The Los Angeles Red Cross Chapter Deployed about 100 volunteers as well. Some deployments have the volunteers work out of their own homes, remotely taking care of clients’ needs by telephone and
As additional volunteers were being prepared for deployment to Houston, a large brush fire broke out in the City of Redlands last Saturday. The Redlands Fire Department requested that the American Red Cross open an Evacuation Shelter at the Redlands Community Center. The
Evacuation Shelter stayed open for two days and assisted clients’ needs, providing meals, snacks, beverages, and overnight stays. While the shelter was open, several people came to donate various items and services. Unfortunately, many spontaneous volunteers had to be turned away, since the shelter was fully staffed. However, everyone was instructed to go on the internet to www.redcross.org to register as a volunteer and sign up for various classes, which would equip and train them for any future events. Registered, trained, and background-checked volunteers are eligible for future deployments, not only within our region and state, but nationwide. Robert and Sally Beck from Redlands lived within the evacuated zone. They were running er-
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This group of Red Cross Disaster Volunteers opened and staffed the Evacuation Shelter at the Redlands Community Center last Saturday. rands when the fire caused an evacuation of their neighborhood. They ended up staying at the shelter overnight. One of the primary concerns of the American Red Cross is that the public be prepared for any future disasters. Disaster Preparation workshops are available to any community group that requests it. The Red Cross recommends that each person store enough food, medications and water for themselves and their pets to last at least
one week. “One gallon of water per day, per person” is what everyone should have in their homes. It is strongly recommended to have a disaster kit at work and in your car. For more information on becoming a volunteer, making a donation, or for information on Preparedness Presentations, please call the San Bernardino Chapter office at 909-888-1481, 909-260-4958, or go to www.redcross.org.
Suavesitos Car Club show, fundraiser
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Suavesitos Car Club held a car show and fundraiser at the San Bernardino Santa Fe Train Depot and History & Railroad Museum on Sunday, September 3. The parking lot to the museum and the train depot were all filled with a sea of vintage cars, motorcycles, and bicycles. The car show was well attended despite some heavy rains that hit the area with multiple flood warnings later that day.
The old Santa Fe Depot was the perfect backdrop for these vintage cars to be showcased. There were several vendors selling goods and a variety of foods. The San Bernardino History & Railroad Museum kept its doors open for the public. All of the proceeds will benefit the Suavesitos Veterans Day Parade and Festivities.