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Dec. 2 sur vivors join local students in march for gun control
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By Anthony Victoria
undreds turned out for the March For Our Lives event in downtown San Bernardino last weekend to demand for stricter gun laws nationwide.
Calif or nia’s first transplant recover y center opens in Redlan ds
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High school students from San Bernardino schools standing in unison with the survivors of the Dec. 2 terrorist attack March For Our Lives event in downtown San Bernardino on March 24. The national movement calling for more stringent gun laws is being spearheaded by the young survivors of the Douglas Stoneman High School mass shooting. Students from local schools were in unison with some of the survivors of the Inland Regional Center massacre that killed 14 people on Dec. 2, 2015. They believe lawmakers could to do more to prevent mass shootings and other
gun-related tragedies.
“This is just the beginning,” said Erica Porteus, whose sister Yvette Velasco was killed during the attack. “When we go to the voting polls, we are sending a message to March, cont. on next page
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The Akoma Unity Center Drum and Dance group together with the St. John’s Angels Baile Folklorico group during the San Bernardino Arts Fest on March 24, 2018. By Anthony Victoria
an Bernardino’s third annual Arts Fest at San Manuel Stadium was a success and that’s because of the investment leaders are putting
towards innovation, explained Gil Botello— Chairman of the now dissolved Fine Arts Commission. Dozens of artists, bands, and performers from local schools, colleges, and nonprofit organizations gathered on March 24 to show-
case their talents to the community.
Investing in the arts could be the catalyst needed to bring more attention to the downtown area. Art, cont. on next page
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Suppor t the ar ts with a fun f amily day at the River side Ar t Market
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he 5th Annual Riverside Art Market is free and open to the public from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, 2018. This event is in partnership with the Riverside Municipal Auditorium, allowing the event to grow even larger than in years past. The Riverside Art Market provides a beautiful place for the community to come and enjoy browsing and buying unique art and crafts. With over 90 vendors, food trucks, and thousands of visitors, the Riverside Art Market will enhance the Riverside Downtown area and community at large. It will be a fun day of shopping, art demonstrations, participatory art projects, and – for the children – face painters, balloon artists, and crafts, plus the RUSD Music Festival, which will take place on the Riverside Municipal Auditorium’s stage. This is a family-centered day that is FREE. The 5th Annual Riverside Art Market is brought to you by the Art Alliance of the Riverside Art Museum, the non-profit fundraising group whose dedicated members present special events to support RAM’s mission in the community. The Riverside Art Museum integrates art into the lives of people in a way that engages, inspires, and builds community by providing high quality exhibits and art education programs that instill a lifelong love of the arts. RAM relies on the generosity of members and donors to support its exhibitions, education programs, and special events.
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politicians. If they are not on the right side...they need to pack up and go.”
The national movement calling for more stringent gun laws is being spearheaded by the young survivors of the Douglas Stoneman High School mass shooting. Millions marched across U.S. cities last week in solidarity with the teenagers.
Parkland’s student leaders have lit a “fire under the soul” of Porteus, who was critical of the National Rifle Association and businesses affiliated with the organization. She believes lawmakers should work toward implementing mandatory background checks for gun buyers and banning assault rifle sales.
“All of those people’s lives were more valuable than any return on investments than what the NRA is getting for military style weapons,” said Porteous. “Those weapons were not made for general public use.”
leaders to align their efforts around gun violence reduction with national efforts.
Several groups--notably the Incredible Edible Community Garden and the Inland Congregations United for Change--worked for weeks with survivors and high school students to put on the march.
Student organizers affiliated with the faith based group are planning to stage walkouts across San Bernardino schools on Monday April 20. They are calling on school district leaders to move away from “zero tolerance policies” and instead invest more on mental wellness and positive behavior intervention programs.
ICUC has been speaking out against gun violence for over a decade. Recent tragedies have encouraged faith based
Editor’s Note: The term survivor is used in this story to describe those who survived the mass shooting at the Inland Regional Center or family members of victims.
“These are your family and community members who were touched that day on Dec. 2,” remarked Incredible Edible Community Garden Executive Director Eleanor Torres. “They feel so strongly about Parkland that they are now making a stand. Are we with them?”
“We’re tired of the massacres taking place,” said Lopez. “We are the future and we will make change happen.”
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Above: Hundreds turned out for the March For Our Lives event in downtown San Bernardino last weekend to demand for stricter gun laws nationwide. Students from local schools were in unison with some of the survivors of the Inland Regional Center massacre that killed 14 people on Dec. 2, 2015.
Below: Denise Velasco, who is the aunt of Dec. 2 victim Yvette Velasco, speaking to the 600 or so people who attended the March For Our Lives march.
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San Bernardino’s Art Fest has been a return on that investment, said Botello.
“This is the heart and soul of our city,” he said. “The big deal for me is making sure these events are accessible to all families. I think we’ve delivered in regards to lifting community spirit.”
With the dissolution of the Fine Arts Commission, effective as of March 23, there were concerns from community members re-
garding future investment in arts events and programs. The Commission’s final motion will ask the City Council to allocate $300,000 for the arts in Fiscal Year 20182019.
The city said in January that it would explore the possibility of setting aside funding for the arts during budget discussions. However, City Manager Andrea Miller has suggested there are bigger priorities for the city to address.
It is why Botello and other commission members made a final
recommendation to the City Council to demand money be earmarked for arts programs.
“We felt like we needed to do it,” said Botello of the decision. “Events like this need to continue to happen.”
City officials invested approximately $25,000 to cover operational costs for this year’s Arts Fest. They awarded $200,000 in grant money last year to support art programs citywide.
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San Bernardino Valley College student glassblower Ezra Hunt working on a project during the San Bernardino Arts Fest on March 24, 2018.
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serves as a metaphor for urban resilience. The show features sculpture, painting, and photography by artists throughout the Inland Empire and Mojave Desert. For information call: 909.798.8608.
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Workshops:
Now - May 19 - the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art ( RAFFMA) at Cal State San Bernardino presents “All Too Human: The Art of Mark Strickland”. The exhibit will feature emotional and moving artwork highlighting Strickland’s longtime exploration of the human condition. In conjunction with the exhibition, an Artist Talk is slated for Thursday, April 19 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and will include a mix of music, discussion and live painting. For information call 909.537.3373 or email smaclean@csusb.edu.
April 2, 9, and 16 - AARP Tax Aide will provide free tax preparation from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to all seniors by appointment only at the Joslyn Center, 21 Grant Street, Redlands. For information Now - December 11 - the Califorand to make an appointment call nia State University San Bernardino 909.798.7550. Anthropology Dept. presents “InlDignity” an exhibit aimed at April 4 and 11 - AARP Tax Aide exploring and dismantling intolerwill provide free tax preparation ance through the experiences of Into all seniors by appointment only land Empire residents. In/Dignity from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the takes its title from a double entendre Redlands Community Center, 111 simultaneously reading as a single W. Lugonia. For information and to word - indignity - and two separate make an appointment call: words - in dignity. These two 909.798.7579. meanings capture precisely what the exhibit examines: experiences with Thursdays, April 5, 12, 19, & 26 oppression, discrimination, bigotry, - the A.K. Smiley Library is offering exclusion, stigma, and prejudice, a free four-week basic computer and simultaneously the pride and class from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the self-respect that is necessary for Smiley Library Assembly Room, everyone facing injustice. The Mu125 W. vine Street, Redlands. For seum is located in the university’s information call: 909.798.7565. College of Social and Behavioral Sciences building’s third floor, Exhibits: room SB-306. The Museum is open 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday-FriNow - April 1 - the San day. For information and to arrange Bernardino County Museum and tours call the museum director at Arts Connection present Life in the 909.537.5505 or visit: Cracks at the museum, 2024 Orhttps://csbs.csusb.edu/anthropolgyange Tree Lane, Redlands from museum. Admission is free, parking Tuesday - Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 is $6.00. p.m. The art exhibit is part of the celebration of Spring Renewal and Now to December 30, 2018 - the expresses the poignancy and meanRiverside Art Museum, 3425 Mising in the small slivers of life that sion Inn Ave, presents Jaime Guerflourish in unexpected places and
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rero l Contemporary Relics: A Tribute to the Makers. This exhibit by the glass sculptor gives museum visitors a glimpse into early Mesoamerican life and art. This exhibit is part of The Cheech @RAM series of exhibits leading to the opening of The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Arts, Culture & Industry In 2020. For information v i s i t : www.RiversideArtMuseum.org.
Saturday, March 31 - the Colton Professional Plaza, 595 N. La Cadena, is sponsoring Free Picture With the Easter Bunny from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This event features, in addition to a free picture with the Easter Bunny, complimentary refreshments and snacks. For information call Neli Gutierrez at the Colton Chamber of Commerce at 909.825.2222.
Saturday, March 31 - the Chicano Latino Caucus presents the 7th Annual Cesar Chavez Memorial Breakfast from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Santos Manuel Student Union at California State University, San Bernardino. For tickets and sponsorship opportunities contact: George Aguilar at 951.906.3130 or e m a i l : chicanolatinocaucus@aol.com.
Saturday, March 31 - Fiesta Village, 1405 E. Washington Street, Colton, will hold its Annual Easter Egg Hunt for children 12 and under from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. This event features hundreds of candy- and toy-filled eggs, lucky eggs filled with Supreme passes, Dairy Queen Treats, and more, including a visit from the Easter Bunny and one Golden Egg containing a Free Classic Pass. Participants must purchase a wristband at fiestavillage.com or call: 909.824.1111.
Saturday, March 31 - Colton Community Services presents Easter Egg Hunt & Earth Day Celebration from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Cesar Chavez Park, 600 Colton Ave. Egg hunt begins at 10:30 a.m. and the Earth Day Program begins at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 31 - the City of
Rialto Community Services Department presents Spring Eggstravaganza from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 150 S. Palm Ave. This free event will feature Egg Hunts, Photos with the Easter Bunny, Spring Crafts, Family Friendly Activities and Petting Zoo. For sponsorships and general information call: 909.421.4949.
Saturday, March 31 - the Mountain Grove at Citrus Plaza, 27511 San Bernardino Ave., Redlands presents “Alice’s Mad Hatter Easter Party and Egg Hunt” from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Children ages 0 to ten are invited to hunt Mountain Grove Food Court and gardens for Easter eggs. Children should bring their own baskets and time for each hunt will be designated by age group. Each child may hunt only once and gather up to 12 eggs. Eggs will be filled with candy and toys. To register visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/myeve nt?eid=43485410032 The Easter Bunny will be present for photos beginning at 12:30 p.m.
www.lunafest.org/screening/Redlands-ca-041318.
Friday, April 13 - Loma Linda University Health presents the 10th Annual Women’s Conference: “Let Your Life Grow Wings and Soar” at the Riverside Convention Center, 3637 5th Street. The conference focuses on providing the latest information on health and wellness, share insights, health screenings and exhibits and interactive experiences for planning action. To register and obtain tickets ($65) call: 1-877-5586248 or visit: LLUHWomensConference.org Participants must be 18 years of age or older and must have purchased tickets prior to the conference - no tickets will be sold on site. Ticket price includes continental breakfast and lunch.
Saturday, April 14 - the Inland Empire Intersectional Youth Conference will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at San Bernardino Valley College, 701 S. Mount Vernon. This free event is aimed at youth 12 - 18. Featured speakers from the LGBTQ community, a Resource/Health Fair, and workshops on topics range from environmental justice to mental health to poetry. A free breakfast and lunch will be offered to youth who reserve online ( eventbrite.com).
Saturday, March 31 - the Yucaipa Regional Park will hold its Trout Derby from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Gates open at 5:00 a.m. There is a $20 per person plus a $10 vehicle entry. Participants 16 years and older must have a CA state Fishing License. Over $1,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded to top 25 weighing Trout. For information Favorite Quote: call: 909.387.2757. Yucaipa Re- “We cannot seek achievement for gional Park is located at 33900 Oak ourselves and forget about progress Glen Road, Yucaipa. and prosperity for our community...Our ambitions must be broad Friday, April 13 - the Zonta Club enough to include the aspirations of Redlands and American Associ- and needs of others, for their sakes ation of University Women and for ours.” (AAUW) Redlands Branch present - Cesar Chavez LUNAFEST Film Festival, short films by, for and about women. The event begins with a reception at To submit an event or information 5:45 p.m. at the Esri Auditorium, for Gloria's Corner please email: 380 New York Street, Redlands. gloscalendar@gmail.com. This fundraising film festival is ded- Deadline is 12 p.m. each Friday. icated to promoting awareness about women’s issues, highlighting women filmmakers, and bringing Also visit: www.iecn.com for onwomen together in their communi- line news and follow us on Faceties. For general information and book @IECNWeekly. tickets call: 909.307.0840 or email: lunafest@aauw-Redlands-ca.org or v i s i t :
County committee looks to fill vacancies for two super visorial districts
he San Bernardino County Committee on School District Organization is seeking applicants to fill two vacant seats for appointment to unexpired terms, one in the Second Supervisorial District and the other in the Fourth Supervisorial District. Applicants, who must be registered voters in their respective supervisorial district, should apply to the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools to be considered for appointment. County Committee members cannot be employed by a school district in any county, community college district or county superintendent office. School board members are eligible to apply. The deadline to apply is by 4 p.m. on April 17. The 11-member committee deals with school district organization issues, including number of trustees, trustee and school district boundary areas, and unification. The Second Supervisorial District includes the cities of Upland (north of Foothill Boulevard), Rancho Cucamonga and most of Fontana, as well as unincorporated communities of Devore, Lytle
Creek, San Antonio Heights and Mt. Baldy. It also includes Rim of the World mountain communities from Cedarpines Park to Green Valley Lake. The Fourth Supervisorial District includes the cities of Chino, Chino
Hills, Montclair and Upland (south of Foothill Boulevard). The County Committee or county superintendent will make the appointment, not the County Board of Supervisors. The interest forms for applying
for the committee positions can be downloaded from the County Committee website: http://www.sbcss.k12.ca.us/index. php/business-services/businessadvisory-services/county-committee.
For more information about the committee or application, contact Angel Arrington at 909.386.9615 or via email at angel.arrington@sbcss.net .
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support youth in their call for gun control
Anthony Victoria
There were many young faces among the crowd at March For Our Lives rallies across the Southern California region last weekend. One Arroyo Valley High School student--who preferred to speak in anonymity--admitted they had only followed movements online. For the first time, they experienced what it was like to participate in a form of direct protest or civil action. Quivering due to nerves or because of painful memories, dozens of students pledged to work towards reducing gun violence. Slacktivism, the act of carrying out social activism on social media with little effort, is being abandoned by high school students as they’ve become inspired by their contemporaries in Parkland, Florida. The pieces are set in motion for yet another student-led movement that could alter the way in which people live across the U.S. I, for one, believe we should support our youth in their call for gun control. Unfortunately, many of them have first-hand experiences of gun violence and could testify in support of legislative efforts.
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Shout out to Scott Salazar and Monique Salazar for allowing me to highlight their story in the Inland Empire Community News. They have five lovely children: Josiah, 15, twins Jada and Jordan, 12, and twins Khloe and Kaliyah, 9 months. They aim to open their new store front on Colton Avenue by early April, confirmed Scott. “We’re taking a big risk, but we decided to try it.” Perhaps the Colton Chamber of Commerce could help equip the Salazar family with some effective business tools? __________________________ ______________
San Bernardino’s election candidates for Mayoral and City Council seats are now all confirmed, according to the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters. In the First Ward, former San Bernardino Fine Arts Commissioner Gil Botello, community advocate Miguel Rivera, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Ted Sanchez, and resident Margaret Castaneda are running. The Second Ward will see Cecilia Dolan and Sandra Ibarra face off against incumbent Benito Barrios. In the Fourth Ward Alex Beltran and Jesus Medina are trying to knock off Councilman Fred Shorett. For the Mayorship you have seven candidates--Mayor Carey Davis, Councilman John Valdivia, San Bernardino City Unified School District Board Member Danny Tillman, City Clerk Gigi Hanna, business owner Karmel Roe, community advocate Rick Avila, and resident Danny Malmuth in the running. If you care for early predictions, the First and Second Ward races are wide open, Shorett will be reelected, and Davis and Valdivia will move on to the run-off in November. But don’t count out Gigi!
April Fool’s Day Focus on “The Big One”
“It’s been 2 1/3 years since geologists gave LA a 99% risk of a 5 to 6.3 earthquake in the next three years. NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab, Oct 20, 2015. There are factors they may not be considering, says Dr. Richard Ruhling who offers the following view. With seismology as a young science, predictability is not high and some things do not lend to scientific measurement. Shouldn’t we be open to a best-selling book with an excellent track record? #1. The Bible links an earthquake to “the day of the Lord” by ancient prophets, Joel 2:10,11; Zephaniah 1:7,10, and that earthquake would be well above 6.3 #2. Several events suggest “the day of the Lord” is impending. The rare solar eclipse on the equinox and blood moon on Passover remind us, “the sun shall be darkened, and the moon turned to blood before the day of the Lord,” Joel 2:31. The Hebrew word for before is paniym, meaning “facing.” Those events
are facing the end-time period that brings trouble. A couple months after those signs, the Iran Nuclear Treaty was like the apostle Paul’s sign- “the day of the Lord comes as a thief…when they say ‘Peace and safety,’ sudden destruction comes on them,” 1Thess 5:2,3. The ‘Peace and safety’ sign was updated last fall when the UN had its International Day of Peace with the theme for 2017 that included the words, peace and safety. Two days later, the Great Sign was in the sky, a never-before convergence of planets and constellations matching the descripin Revelation 12. tion https://youtu.be/ooaHRssYqx Some Christians interpreted it to mean a rapture last September and were disappointed, but God doesn’t put the “Bridge Out” sign on the bridge—He puts is down the road so we can see it ahead of time and make adjustments. The ‘9-month pregnancy’ points to this spring. Another heads up sign will be “when you see Jerusalem com-
President Donald Trump’s announcement that he plans to impose tariffs of 25% on steel imports and 10% on imported aluminum is the first major economic policy error of his presidency. What is the president’s motive? I firmly believe that Mr. Trump’s primary goal as president is to help American workers. Both his tax cut and his regulatory rollback were done for that reason, and workers are benefiting. By contrast, tariffs would not help workers but would cause other problems. Let’s start with basic economics. A tariff is a tax on imports. That tax is paid by every American who buys the now-more-expensive product. A higher price for one good means less money to buy other goods. This is not a formula
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Tr ump’s pr oposed tarif fs on steel impor ts a mistake
for prosperity. Proponents of tariffs say, “Yes, American consumers have to pay higher prices, but American jobs will be saved.” That is incorrect. The problem isn’t just a tradeoff between American consumers and American workers. Earlier tariffs on steel did, in fact, save jobs in the American steel-producing industry, but destroyed many more American jobs in steel-using industries. Tariffs don’t save American jobs; they merely redistribute where the jobs are lost. Now let’s look at the geopolitical implications of tariffs. The tariff proposals spooked the stock market. This surprised no one who knows history. In 1930, the stock market was recovering nicely from the 1929 crash until President Herbert Hoover signed the SmootHawley Tariff Act. The stock market plunged, a trade war erupted, and the country slid into the Great Depression. At a minimum, implementing Trump’s tariffs could slow our economy; at Mailing Address: P.O. Box 110, Colton, CA 92324 • Office Location: 1809 Commercenter West, San Ber nardino, CA 92408 worst, with retaliation from abroad, the tariffs could negate all Letter s ar e printed in the order t hey ar e r eceived a nd a re subject t o editi ng for cl arit y. the economic gains that Trump’s Deadline is Tuesda ys a t noon. Reader s m ay also submit their per spect ives onl ine other policies have generated. at iecn1@m ac. com • For adver tisi ng inquiries ema il sal es@iecn.com Some people defend the proCo lton Courier posed tariffs on the ground that I nl and Em pire Gloria Macías Harrison Established 187 6. Publisher El Chicano Com munity Newspaper s something needs to be done in rePublished weekly on Thursday. Bill Harrison Co-Publisher Established 1969. Adjudicated as a newspaper of general Colton Courier • RIALTO RECORD sponse to China’s abuses of trade. Maryjoy Duncan circulation by the Superior Court of San Managing Editor El Chicano Published weekly on Thursday. Indeed, the Chinese have been terCommunity News Editor Anthony Victoria Bernardino County, State of California, Adjudicated as a newspaper of We are award-winning newspapers, rible global citizens. They cheat. case #73036 and therefore qualified to having been so recognized by the general circulation by the Superior Advertising/Classified Sales Bruce Martinez publish legal notices. Their government rejects free Inland Professional Chapter of the Court of San Bernardino County, Legal Advertising State of California, case #154019 Society of Professional Journalists trade by subsidizing gross overDenise Berver & Receptionist RIALTO RECORD and therefore qualified to publish In addition to mail subscriptions a production of steal and turning a Fictitious Business Name Estab lish ed 1 91 0. legal notices. combined total of 20,000 copies are Denise Berver & Accounting Published weekly on Thursday. blind eye to Chinese theft of distributed to approximately 400 Michael Segura Adjudicated as a newspaper of general Graphic Artist/Web Mgr. American intellectual property. locations in Redlands, Mentone, circulation by the Superior Court of Highland, San Bernardino, Colton, C IR CU L A TI O N BDM Interprises Circulation If tariffs are to send a message to San Bernardino County, State of CaliRialto, Bloomington, Grand Terrace fornia, case #26583 and therefore qualChina, then Trump should have OF CA LIFORNIA Loma Linda, Moreno Valley, Riverside ified to publish legal notices.
passed with armies,” Lk 21:20. This sign is again “the day of the Lord” when all nations are gathered against Jerusalem, Zech 14:1,2. It’s awesome to realize that a call has been made to 57 Muslim nations to siege Jerusalem. http://www.wnd.com/2018/03/57 -muslim-nations-urged-to-besiege-israel/ Maybe they are April Fools, but we shouldn’t forget that the San Andreas Fault is said to be “locked, loaded and ready to roll.” https://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=dtmK-Z8jLgM
stipulated that the tariffs would apply only to China. Instead, he adopted a scorched-earth approach, saying that the tariffs would apply to every country. Since Canada exports far more steel to the United States than China, it seems reckless and unfair to impose major pain on our friendly neighbors to the north if our goal is to rap China’s knuckles. More plausible is that the purpose of the tariff threat is to induce Canada to make concessions in the NAFTA negotiations. Trump seems oblivious to the fact that international trade has had enormous economic benefits for Americans. Yes, some jobs are lost, but the overall increase of prosperity includes the creation of millions of new jobs. From 1945 to 2000, increased trade raised the average household income of Americans by $10,000 per year. In 2015, the Council of Economic Advisers reported that American consumers gain 29% of their purchasing power from trade. President Trump misfired on this issue. He should drop his threat of tariffs and find other, more effective and less disruptive ways to boost the fortunes of America’s workers.
— Dr. Mark W. Hendrickson is an adjunct faculty member, economist, and fellow for economic and social policy with The Center for Vision & Values at Grove City College.
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Word s to Live B y: W hat it is tha t keeps me ‘ al ive ’ Whatever it is, I’m sure that it has the meaning of being alive. Not many of us are alive. So, I presume that since I’m breathing, getting around, talking, eating, smiling; there are signs that I’m alive and kicking. These observations have stimulated in my mind with a provocative thought. What do I do or what do I have, that contributes to my “looking alive.”
Dr. Bill Abersold
Last September 27, 2017 I turned 90 years old. For a number of years, my nickname is “Doc.” Often, I am verbally embarrassed with the question “How are you, Doc?”
My stock answer inevitably is, “Not bad for an old man.” Their response is inevitably, “Well, you certainly look good for a 90-yearold.” Or, “You don’t look bad for an old guy, Doc.”
To be frank with you, those answers always leave me nonplussed. In other words, confused. So, it is that condition that has spawned this article. What does a 90-year-old man supposed to look like?
FIRST. I like people. I enjoy being with them. I enjoy talking with them. I appreciate sharing information with them-both men and women.
That includes people of all ages. It also includes all races; white, black, brown or whatever. It also includes healthy and infirmed; in a wheelchair, using a walker, a cane or on crutches.
I’m not picky about the subject. It could be sports, sports and more sports. What food do you like? What’s your favorite country, outside of the U.S.? Your kids, my kids, how many do you have?
SECOND. I enjoy eating out. Especially with family members and friends. Fast foods are my favorite, since I’m allergic to paying tips.
I prefer eating and talking to attending a movie or a show. Entertainment is not bad, but just watching or listening gets boring - to me. But conversation, back and forth, is alive and makes me feel good.
My favorite jokes are usually short, pithy ones with an obvious punch line. Like, “What do they call the most beautiful women in THIRD. This brings me to my Germany? The answer is, social need - developing friends. “Tourists.” Several of my friends through my years have died. Others have FIFTH. In my youth I was almoved away. I’m constantly look- ways active in sports - High ing to meet new friends. School, College and afterwards. Tennis, golf, ping pong, racquet I do this by taking the initiative ball until I turned 70. I’ve also alby speaking to others. When I ways walked and rode a bike until greet someone for the first time, I came down with Neuropathy. very seldom will I be ignored. I work at remembering his or her Along with Neuropathy, I have name. diabetes 2 and need an insulin shot every day. I also have glaucoma Some of my favorite questions which limits my vision. are: What’s your name? Are you retired? What did you do before For the past fifteen years I have you retired? Do you have kids? exercised six days a week. CurHow many? Do you go to church? rently I go to the local YMCA for Which one? Do you have any ail- an hour. I thoroughly enjoy the ments? Do you read? If so, what Staff and fellow exercisers. I know is your favorite? most of their names and call them my friends. FOURTH. I love humor. Telling a joke and listening to one. I’ve No longer can I use the treadmill even written a book with over 400 and the dead weights, but the rest jokes in it. One of my major be- of the machines I can use them. liefs is that laughter is good for The benefits are basically two: it one’s health and longevity. stimulates physical fitness and there are many friends. Some jokes I’ve heard over and I am a firm believer in our ability to compensate. There are several things that I no longer participate
Highl and hos ts 2 4th an nual C om mu nity Tr ail s Day
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Take a hike. Hit the trails and see Highland.” That is our theme once again for the 24th Annual Community Trails Day. This event will be held on April 7th from 8:00-11:00 a.m. beginning at the East Valley Water District Headquarters on Greenspot Road.
The purpose of these annual events is to promote Highland’s community trails system and to engage everyone in a healthy and beneficial outdoor activity. While this year’s trail is not part of our City’s Community Trails system, the community has been afforded an opportunity to explore an area within our city’s limits not gener-
ally open to the public by San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District.
This year’s selected hiking and biking trail routes will start from the East Valley Water District’s parking lot and go out through the Conservations Districts peculation ponds to the old Cone Camp where you will learn some of the history of this area on a leisurely 1.8 mile walk.
In addition, you can choose to travel the Borrow Pit loop and visit the Old Iron Bridge and view our new trail rest area and interpretive signs about the area. This Borrow Pit loop is approximately
over. I never say, “I’ve heard it before.” I usually ask a new friend what is their favorite joke. I often write a new one right away.
2.9 miles long and with easy elevation gains. The combining both loops, Cone Camp and the Old Iron Bridge, is approximately 3.7 miles and has easy to moderate elevation gains.
If you are interested in attending, meet us at 8:00 a.m. at East Valley Water District at 31111 Greenspot Road. Regional businesses have donated a few gifts that will be awarded to those that participate. If you would like more information please visit the Events page on the City’s website trails@cityofhighland.org or e-mail to trails@cityofhighland.org or contact the City at 909-864-6861. Hope to see you there.
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the 24th annual highland trails Day is scheduled to take place on saturday, Apr. 7 from 8 - 11 a.m. starting at the east Valley Water District headquarters on Greenspot road.
in, but those that I can, I do. The second group are friends that I often have lunch with. The association also becomes personal. Problems, ailments, finance problems always are expressed. As a retired minister, I receive requests to remember friends in my prayers, which I do.
I’ve left the two items to last that contribute to my well-being and happiness. The SIXTH I’ve already alluded to. I’m religious. I’ve pastored for 50 years and I attend church every Sunday.
At 7:00 AM I attend Catholic Mass and follow that by attending a Protestant Church. It varies from a Methodist, or a Congregational Church. I’ve met many new friends and the worship is good for my life. Stella and I pray together every morning.
The SEVENTH is my greatest blessing and contributing factor to my longevity. Her name is Stella and she is my wife. She’s my love, my companion, my chauffer, our cook, my secretary and constantly encourages me.
Finally, my life is full. BODYgood food and exercise; Mindreading and writing every day; SPIRIT – I ’m in love with Stella and my faith is in God. Amen. Selah. So be it.
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Mr. Cardinal pa geant to be dedicated in honor of Parkland victims, sur vivor s
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Jamie Rios confirmed on Tuesday that the 15th edition of the San Bernardino High School Mr. Cardinal pageant will be dedicated to the victims and survivors of the Douglas Stoneman High School mass shooting that took place in Parkland Florida on Feb. 14.
By Anthony Victoria
n April 7, dozens of young men will walk across the stage inside the Sturges Center for the Arts in downtown to participate in the San Bernardino High School Mr. Cardinal pageant.
There will be only one crowned champion, but to pageant coordinator and founder Jamie Rios, every student participant is a winner. And this year, the students are using the event as a way to shed light around the #NeverAgain movement.
Rios confirmed late Tuesday that the 15th edition of the Mr. Cardinal pageant will be dedicated to the victims and survivors of the Douglas Stoneman High School mass shooting that took place in Parkland, Florida on Feb. 14. Many on campus felt it was only right, explained Rios.
“This could happen to anyone,” he said during a phone call on Tuesday. “We have to be there to support others in need at the time. We’re not going to stand for this anymore.”
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At first glance the pageant may appear as another high school “popularity” contest, but to those who are partici-
pating, it’s an experience that’s helping shape their perspective on community service. “This is an awesome group of diverse kids,” said Rios. “It’s just really amazing how these kids get along, no matter where they come from.”
Many of the participants demonstrate high achievement in the classroom and participate in extracurricular activities on campus. While Mr. Cardinal is a huge responsibility, it’s also a great learning experience, explained one contestant.
“We’re able to help people hands on,” said Alfonso Sanchez, 16, who also plays trumpet for the school’s marching band. “It’s made me realize that community service does make a difference.”
Rios said the program has helped establish community leaders. Contestants learn the essentials of etiquette and importance of professionalism and mentorship. They will be required to participate in a formal wear competition and answer questions about community service and social issues. “We’re going above and beyond and letting them know that we are in solidarity,” said Rios.
Alonso Martinez, 16, is confident he could serve as a great
ambassador for San Bernardino High School students and community residents. He wants people to depend on him and be able to ask questions on any issue. “It’s the idea of someone wanting to help the community,” explained Martinez about Mr. Cardinal’s responsibilities. “Someone who has an open heart and people look up to.”
Mr. Cardinal also helps empower participants that may be looking to develop strong interpersonal skills. Junior Daniel Villegas, 17, enjoys learning from other contestants, who he considers as “funny, loyal, and funny” companions. “I was quiet and a bit shy,” said Villegas. “But then Jamie helped me to open up. And since then I’ve been able to communicate better with others.” Sanchez also said he admires Rios for his mentorship.
“I think Jamie cares a lot about us,” he said. “He’s always pushing us and getting the best of our ability. It’s taught us to maximize the experience of our community service.”
The pageant will begin at 6:00 p.m. Doors and Red Carpet event will start at 5:00 p.m.
CSUSB Pfau Librar y Presents 2018 Latino Book and Family Festival
he John M. Pfau Library at Cal State San Bernardino – along with Edward James Olmos, Latino Literacy Now and the Santos Manuel Student Union – will present the 6th annual Inland Empire Latino Book and Family Festival on Saturday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event – held in CSUSB’s Santos Manuel Student Union – will feature author presentations, book signings and readings, musical and dance performances, art and essay contests, as well as an array of interactive activities for children of all ages. Program highlights include an education-themed puppet show, a lecture on healthy lifestyle choices, and a workshop on how to write and publish a children’s book, plus performances by Bàllet Folklorico Cultural and Mariachi Juvenil Corona De Angeles, and more. Both food and commercial vendors will complement the program, adding to the cultural experience. “The Inland Empire Latino Book and Family Festival is a wonderful event that brings together members of both the campus and broader community, while also promoting literacy and celebrating Latino literary achievements,” said
Cesar Caballero, dean of the John M. Pfau Library, who, along with his wife, Sue Caballero, is one of the festival’s sponsors. “This year, we have an array of activities, presentations, and entertainment,” he said. “We’ll also give away several thousand books to children and adults. We invite
everyone in the Inland region and beyond to join us in this annual celebration of reading and the written word.” Additional sponsors include Inland Empire Health Plan, San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, Rialto Unified School District, Libreria del
Pueblo Inc., Office of Assemblymember Eloise Gomez Reyes (District 47), and the Mexican Consulate. CSUSB’s colleges of Education, Natural Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences, together with the university’s Jack Brown H. College of Business and Public Administration, are also
sponsors of the festival. The event is free and open to the public; complimentary parking will be available in Lot D. For more information on Cal State San Bernardino, contact the university’s Office of Strategic Communication at (909) 5375007 and visit inside.csusb.edu.
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Califor nia’s fir st dedicated transplant recover y center opens in Redlands
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The grand opening celebration occurred last Wednesday, Mar. 21. The new facility, located at 1701 Orange Tree Lane, is designed to improve donation outcomes and reduce costs for thousands waiting for an organ, eye or tissue donation.
alifornia’s first dedicated Transplant Recovery Center, operated by OneLegacy, held its grand opening on Wednesday, Mar. 21. The new facility is designed to handle organ, eye and tissue donation and to provide renewed hope to the thousands waiting to receive the gift of life. “Repeated studies have shown that donor organ recovery performed at a dedicated facility improves donation outcomes while
reducing costs,” said OneLegacy Chief Operating Officer Prasad Garimella. “Simply put, the opening of this center means that we can save more lives by enabling more rapid recovery and transplantation while freeing hospital ICU beds and operating rooms for their emergency patients. The center will also reduce the costs of recovery while providing special care for donor families.” The 40,000-square-foot Transplant Recovery Center, located at
1701 Orange Tree Lane, will operate 24/7/365 in full compliance with increasingly stringent FDA regulations regarding tissue recovery and meeting all of the standards for organ, tissue and eye recovery. Currently 27 organ procurement organizations (OPOs) throughout the nation perform tissue recoveries at dedicated suites, and 14 OPOs perform organ recoveries at their dedicated facilities. Traditionally, when the family of
a person declared brain-dead authorizes organ donation, the process of diagnosing and improving the viability of the eligible donor’s organs is managed in the donor’s hospital. “This new process of moving donor management out of the hospital takes pressure off busy hospitals where long waits for operating rooms and accessing ICU beds are common,” Garimella said. “And, unlike a hospital, there is no chance at this dedicated facility that an emergency trauma patient will come in and delay the organ recovery team.” In an article published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons in 2016, transplant surgeons reported that obtaining organs from deceased organ
donors costs much less and leads to a higher number of transplantable organs recovered when brain-dead donors are moved from the hospital to an independent, freestanding facility dedicated to organ recovery. Currently nearly 115,000 Americans are waiting to receive a lifesaving heart, liver, lung, kidney and/or pancreas; and 22 people die each day while waiting for this second chance at life. Nationwide, a record 34,772 organ transplants were performed in 2017 using organs from both deceased and living donors. This total is a 3.4 percent increase over 2016 and marks the fifth consecutive record-setting year for transplants in the United States.
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