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Vol 12, NO. 24
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Gloria’s Corner and Words To Think About
Origins of McDonald’s will be topic for ‘Dome Talks’ at San Bernardino County Museum
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mayor paul Foster and a.K.Smiley library Director Don mccue open a time capsule from 1962 Jan. 26 at the library. the box was found at the city’s former Safety hall building. when Redlands city officials Hall, 212 Brookside Ave., on opened a time capsule from more Saturday, Nov. 24, 1962. It was Forty Six items including a than 50 years ago. Sears catalogue, photos and The copper box was placed in an Capsule, cont. on next pg. brochures were revealed Jan. 26 outer wall at the former Safety By Yazmin Alvarez
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a time line was updated for the lincoln memorial Shrine open house celebration planned Feb. 4.
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he Lincoln Memorial Shrine in Redlands will celebrate its 45th annual Open House Saturday. Starting at 10 a.m., this year’s
event will feature several new Boy Scouts of America since exhibits on display at the museum 1940. and Civil War and re-enactor groups throughout Smiley Park, Festivities begin at 10 a.m. with along with the Lincoln Pilgrimage, a program hosted by Open House, cont. on next pg. the Grayback District of California Inland Empire Council,
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n observance of Black History Month, the San Bernardino Public Library will host a one-act play dramatizing the fateful 1881 trial of Lt. Henry O. Flipper. The free program will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 3:00 PM in the Feldheym Central Library’s Bing Wong Auditorium at 555 W. 6th Street, San Bernardino and will be presented by the play’s author, Bob Rogers, a former U.S. Army Captain and combat leader during the Vietnam War in Troop A, 1/10th Cavalry. In 1877, Lt. Flipper was the first African-American to graduate from West Point. In 1880, Flipper distinguished himself in the war against Warm Spring Apache Chief Victorio. A year later, 25-year-old Flipper was tried for embezzlement of government funds. He was dismissed from the Army on June 30, 1882. This play dramatizes the 1881 court martial and draws the audience into the controversy about whether Lt. Flipper was treated fairly before, during and after the trial. The program also includes a Q&A and a 19th century Jeopardy-style quiz show with prizes. Bob Rogers is an author, playwright, entrepreneur, past IBM entrepreneur, speaker, and volunteer Information Technology instructor. He is a former a former U.S. Army Captain; paratrooper; combat leader during the Vietnam War in Troop A, 1/10th Cavalry; and was a charter member of the Baltimore, Maryland chapter of the 9th and 10th (Horse) Cavalry Association. Today, Rogers lives in Charlotte, NC, writes historical fiction, and speaks to fulfill his goal of “entertaining to educate.” His most recent book is First Dark: A Buffalo Soldier's Story. Books will be available for purchase following the program.
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removed earlier last month after City Council authorized sale of the building last year. Not knowing what would be recovered from the box, Mayor Paul Foster and A.K.Smiley Public Library Director Don McCue led the reveal of the first few items at a small gathering at the library: Newspaper headlines announcing resignations and “U.S. lifts Cuba quarantine;” a Sears Fall/Winter Catalogue; a Bible; a Redlands Map and documents with information on Safety Hall and its purchase. Several brochures and rosters from community organizations made up many of the items from
the box, including documents from the Redlands Unified School District and University of Redlands. The discovery came after ECORP Consulting Inc. began research for the study of the building and a newspaper article mentioned the capsule, officials said. “We didn’t even know the time capsule existed,” McCue said. “Thank goodness for newspapers.” Plans are to archive, catalogue and maintain the items from the capsule as a group “since the items mean something more together than any of the individual pieces by themselves,” said Nathan Gonzalez, head archivist at the library. “These aren't the usual items you’d find, but it’s definitely a bit of history for Redlands,” he said.
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a time capsule from 1962 was uncovered Jan. 26 at the a.K. Smiley library. the box was found at the city’s former Safety hall buidling.
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the Lincoln Pilgrimage, which starts at Redlands High School. Participants will walk down Citrus Avenue to Eureka Street and arrive at the Lincoln Shrine where a brief program and flag raising ceremony will take place. The Pilgrimage will feature President Abraham Lincoln and General Ulysses S. Grant presenters traveling on a horse-drawn carriage led by the members of the 7th Michigan Cavalry. The program will include a welcome by Redlands Mayor Paul Foster, and remarks by President Lincoln presenter Scott Nelson.
Following the Pilgrimage will be the Open House celebration at 11 a.m. New exhibitions this year will include recent additions to the Shrine collections related to the history of slavery and its role in the Civil War; a study of “Thoughts on Peace on Lincoln’s Birthday,” the museum’s prized Norman Rockwell oil painting; and a commemoration of Ewart Watchorn’s service during World War I. Ewart was the son of Shrine donors Robert and Alma Watchorn and the person in whose memory the museum was dedicated., according to a news release. In addition to new exhibits, the Open House will also feature
a Sear catalogue was among the items revealed in time capsule from 1962. the box was found at the city’s former Safety hall buidling.
dozens of Civil War re-enactors, including artillery demonstrations by the always-popular 1st Pennsylvania Light Artillery, members of the 7th Michigan Volunteer cavalry on horseback, a display on Civil War surgery by Dr. Malarkey, and President Lincoln presenter Robert Broski presenting a stirring rendition of the Gettysburg Address. The Inland Empire LEGO User Group will also return to display their LEGO Civil War battle scene and Abraham Lincoln LEGO figure. The Lincoln Memorial Shrine is at 125 W. Vine St. in Redlands. Admission is free. To learn more 909 798-7632 or visit www.lincolnshrine.org.
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the 45th annual open house at the lincoln memorial Shrine Saturday in redlands will feature several new items on display.
Gloria’s Corner Gloria Macias Harrison Donations Needed: The Friends of the San Bernardino Library are seeking donations of used books and other items that are in good condition. The library staff will evaluate materials donated for addition to the library collection. Those not used will be given to the Friends for sale in their bookstore, which benefits the library. Donations can include books, audiobooks, audio cassettes, VHS/DVD/Blu-ray, sewing patterns, puzzles & games, magazines, newspapers, jewelry, scarves, purses, perfume/cologne, art supplies, schools supplies, video games, and CDs. Donations are tax deductible and receipts are available in the library. For information call: 909.381.8251. So let's clean our bookshelves of excess books and our closets of items in good condition to help our local library.
Grant Applications Open: The San Bernardino City Fine Arts Commission is accepting grant applications now to February 15. Anyone interested may download an application from the commission's web site, http://www.ci.sanbernardino.ca.us/.../fine_arts_co mmission.asp For information call: 909.384.7272 This is an excellent opportunity for small local art groups. Art Exhibits, Theatre & Seminars: Exhibits & Theatre:
Now - April 2 - San Bernardino County Museum presents Over Here, Over There: In Times of War. This exhibit not only honors those who made sacrifices made by the soldiers in the conflict but
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also those making sacrifices on Lovelace O'Neil, Nanette Carter, the home front. Alison Saar, Lesley Saar, Eve Sandler, Elizabeth Sunday, KenNow - July 31, 2017 - the turah Davis, and Lisa C. Soto. Robert and Frances Fullerton This event is part of Cal State San Museum of Art presents Journey Bernardino's celebration of Black To The Beyond: Ancient Egyp- History Month and Women's Histians In The Pursuit Of Eternity tory Month. The Museum is loat the Cal State San Bernardino cated on the Cal State campus, Campus, 5500 University Park- 5500 University Parkway. For inway in San Bernardino. Museum formation call: 909.537.7373 or hours are Monday, Tuesday, visit: raffma@csusb.edu Wednesday & Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm., Thursday 11:00 Save the Date: a.m. to 7:00 p.m., closed on Sunday and Friday. The focus of this Thursday, February 2 - the exhibit is the ancient Egyptians' city of Redlands Quality of Life attitude toward life and death. For Department, Redlands Recreation information call: 909.537.7373 or & Senior Services Division and Linda Valley Senior Living presvisit: raffma@csusb.edu ent Valentine's Day Dinner at the Redlands Senior Dance Now to March 11 - the Wignall Center, 111 W. Lugonia Ave. Museum of Contemporary Art from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. This event presents Man Up! Masculinity in is for singles and couples and feaQuestion at the Museum, 5885 tures a fully catered dinner by Haven Ave, Rancho Cucamonga. Thomas Catering and entertainFor ticket information visit: ment by Don Damon. Pre-regiswww.chaffey.edu tration is required and there is a January 25 - March 1 - the city modest fee. For information and of Redlands presents a Diabetes registration call: 909.798.7550 Empowerment Education Program on Wednesdays at the Joslyn Senior Center, 21 Grant Street. This free program encourages lifestyle changes. Participants will learn about diabetes and how it affects a person's health. Pre-registration is required. For information and registration call: 909.798.7550
Saturday, February 4 - the San Bernardino County Museum opens "Visions of Southern California: The Midcentury Modern Designs of Paul Revere and Maria Kipp." Paul Williams was a pioneer of modernist architecture and the first African-American to win the American the American Institute of Architects Gold Medal. Maria Kipp was an. Innovator in interior and fabric design and ran a successful factory, supplying high profile projects in the region. Both work on many projects together and their work can be seen in iconic buildings and homes including locally the Arrowhead Springs Hotel. The Museum is at 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands. For information on the exhibit and hours of operation, visit: www.sbcounty.gov/museum
February 11 to April 8 - the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art presents "Enduring Vision and Linked in Tradition: Selected Works by Four Generations of African American Women Artists" this exhibit feature the works of Samella Lewis & Betye Saar, Lois Marilou Jones, Elizabeth Catlett, Gwendolyn Knight, Mary
Saturday, February 4 - the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools and the California Teachers Association with 24 county school districts and two Regional Occupational Programs present a Countywide Teacher Recruitment Fair at the National Orange Show, 930 S. Arrowhead at Gate 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Recruitment is for all grade levels and subject areas and district's may conduct interviews on site. For applicants to register online go to: http://www.edjoin.org/Home/Eve ntsInfo?id=9779
Saturday, February 4 - the Black Chamber of Commerce Inland Empire presents its Annual BCCIE Black History Super Expo from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Court Street Square, San Bernardino. This free community event features live entertainment, food, vendors and shopping. For information call: 844.332.2243 or visit: www.bccinlandempire.com
Saturday, February 4 - Poetry Out Loud in partnership with the California Arts Council, the National for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation present the San Bernardino County Poetry Out Loud Competition. Competing will be students from Carter High School in Rialto and Summit High School in Fontana. Judges will evaluate student performances on criteria including voice and articulation, evidence of understanding and accuracy. The winners advance in competition in Sacramento. The completion is
from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Gar- Chocolate Fantasy is open to cia Center for the Arts, 536 W. guests 21 and over and guests 11th Street, San Bernardino. will be able to vote for Chocolatier of the Year, Restaurant of Tuesday, February 7 - the Los the Year and Decorations of the Angeles County Museum of the Year. For information, table sponArts (LACMA) presents "Picasso sorships, and tickets call: and Rivera" - Conversations 888.822.6535 or visit www.BeAcross Time from 4:30 to 8:30 GreatIE.org p.m. at the Museum, 5905 Wiltshire Blvd., Los Angeles. This Saturday, February 11 - the Redevent, part of series of Evening lands Friends of Shelter Animals for Educators, will explore how (REDFOSA) is sponsoring the these towering figures of the 20th Paws & Kisses adoption event century modernism engaged with from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at their respective ancient Mediter- the Animal Shelter, 504 Kansas ranean and pre-Colombian Street. Pets will be available for worlds. For ticket information adoption at a reduced adoption visit: LACMA.org tickets include fee and a free pet gift bag will be complimentary parking and din- provided with each adoption. For ner information call: 909.798.7644 or visit: info@redfosa.org Friday, February 10 - the Unforgettables Foundation presents the 6th Annual Unforgettables Sunday, February 12 - the Hearts Awards luncheon at the Congregation Emanu El of RedRedlands Fox Event Center, 123 lands presents Cantor's Concert at Cajon Street starting at 10:30 4:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of the a.m. Awardees are recognized for synagogue at 1495 Ford Street. their efforts to help vulnerable Other Southern California Cankids, pets and at-risk families. For tors, the Congregation Emanuel ticket information call El Adult Choir and various cele909.335.1600 or 760.837.7373 or brated instrumentalists, will join email: tevans@theunforgetta- Cantor Jennifer Bern-Vogel. For bles.com. information and tickets call: 909.307.0400 or email Saturday, February 11 - the cee@emanuelsb.org San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra presents Symphonic Sur- Tuesday, February 14 - a San prise at 7:30 p.m. at the Bernardino Business and ComCalifornia Theatre, 562 W. 6th munity Meeting hosted by LieuStreet. The program includes: tenant Lawhead will be held at Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Vio- 10:00 a.m. at the Arrowhead lin Concert No. 3 featuring vio- Event Center, 180 S. Arrowhead. linist Usha Kapoor, Frank Joseph Is open meeting allows local Haydn Symphony No. 94 "Sur- businessmen and residents to disprise Symphony" and Igor cuss concerns about public safety. Stravinsky Puccinella Suite. Concert goers are encouraged to arrive an hour early to "Meet the Composers" from the Inland Val- Favorite Quote: ley Repertory Theatre Company and then stay after the concert "The secret of freedom lies in and meet the musicians at the educating people, whereas the sepost-concert reception. For ticket cret of tyranny is in keeping them information call: 909.381.5388 or ignorant." v i s i t : - Maximilian Robespierre sanbernardinosymphony.org Saturday, February 11 - the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Redlands-Riverside present the 23rd annual Chocolate Fantasy fundraiser at the Mitten Building from 6:30 to 11:00 p.m. This 50th Anniversary fundraiser features savory and sweet treats from local restaurants, caterers and bakeries as well as live and silent auctions and opportunity drawing for an Apple Watch Series 2.
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• Secured $10.3 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to end homelessness and $5 million from the U.S. Department of Education to inservices to our crease preschoolers • Increased transparency and accountability by conducting periodic reviews of our Chief Executive Officer
By Supervisor James C. Ramos Third District, San Bernardino County
Chairmanship: Accomplishments and Lessons Learned
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his month marked the end of my tenure as the Chairman for the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors. It was an honor to serve in this role for the past two years. We have accomplished many goals.
Together, we have: • Focused our attention on housing homeless veterans • Launched the development of a Countywide Plan to guide land use and service decisions • Revitalized our County Museum and broke ground on the new site of the Big Bear Alpine Zoo • Prioritized literacy with the Vision2Read campaign and recently, began our Vision2BActive campaign • Raised over $270,000 for local nonprofits through the Give BIG San Bernardino County campaign
Amid these great accomplishments, our County has suffered significant loss. On December 2, 2015, our county was changed permanently. I will never forget those we lost and those who continue to suffer as they try to move past that horrific day. We continue to work towards recovering. One of the last acts as Chairman was to work with the CEO to establish a Worker’s Compensation Taskforce comprised of representatives of our largest employee unions and relevant county departments to work internally to examine the system and identify areas that could be improved. It has been a busy two years. Much has been accomplished but there is still work to do. During my second term as Supervisor, I look forward to working on issues that affect homelessness, economic development, strategic community planning, employee relations, and district projects. As a lifelong resident of this county whose ancestors were the first people to call San Bernardino County “home”, serving as Board Chairman has been a great source of pride for my family and for me. I am looking forward to the next four years. Together, I know we can continue to achieve great things. Supervisor James C. Ramos Third District, San Bernardino County
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The undersigned officials write regarding the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (SCAQMD) Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP). As public servants ourselves, we appreciate the hard work and service that SCAQMD staff and Governing Board Members have put into this plan over several years. We also appreciate the challenges you face, whether it is the web of regulatory authority you confront, the multitudes of stakeholders engaging, or the spotlight put on this plan by the press and public. Finally, we appreciate your commitment to improving the health of our communities and eliminating the public health threat smog that has plagued our region for generations. The AQMP that you will review on February 3 is of paramount importance to our constituents, and the doctors, nurses, and first responders who support them when they are sick. In the Inland Empire, dirty air impacts our community in many ways, from missed school days, canceled sports practices, higher health care bills, poor health, and too often premature death. And, while we know the concern about air pollution is one that we all share, we are compelled to express our serious reservations with SCAQMD’s current approach. On January 6, SCAQMD staff put forward a proposal to raise billions of dollars to pay industry to reduce emissions by shifting away from polluting technologies. Your proposed funding streams include a variety of taxes that we will be asked to approve, endorse, and vote for, whether it be new property taxes, sales taxes, bond measures, and much more. The ultimate responsibility for these proposals will fall on officials like our constituents and us. We understand that major programs like this require tough, courageous actions,
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and we are willing to step up to support a plan that returns clean air to our region. What we cannot support, however, is a plan that disproportionately burdens middle and low-income families with regressive new fees and taxes, while not asking polluting corporations to do their fair share. In our view, SCAQMD must step up and make courageous choices of its own before falling back on this new and risky approach. For example, how is it that the thousands of warehouses in the region have not been asked to install clean energy technologies like electric charging stations for trucks or solar panels on their roof? Before asking for new taxes, we ask that SCAQMD take steps in regulating the booming logistics industry, which drives truck pollution from the ports to communities in the Inland Empire. There needs to be strong language detailing a framework for cleaning up warehouses and other big pollution magnets. Warehouses themselves are not big emitters of air pollution, but the traffic they attract is. We believe incentives are a good idea, as long as they are assisting small business owners achieve their goals of upgrading their buildings and trucks. But for large developers and polluters who can more than pay their fair share, there should be rules in place. Rules that require indirect sources of pollution like warehouses to encourage zero-emission vehicles would greatly benefit the Inland Empire, where most of the harmful air pollution comes from automobiles. Right now, there’s only vague reference to these types of safeguards, so that language has to be strengthened since communities around warehouses in the Inland Empire, for example, are in the top 5% of the most overburdened communities in the state. We understand that these are politically challenging decisions. But, we must conclude that by avoiding votes on these important measures, you are ceding your own role and passing the political burden to others. In summary, we are glad to see SCAQMD taking the issue of air quality seriously. The Inland Empire has the worst air quality in the nation. This plan includes many important concepts and proposals that will help improve quality of life in the region. But, we also cannot help but feel like the agency is calling on local officials and our constituents to take very difficult votes, while avoiding the hard votes yourself. We urge you to maximize your full regulatory authority by requiring large warehouses and other large polluting sources in Southern California such as refineries and the ports to install clean-air safeguards. We also
ask the SCAQMD spur new clean energy jobs by requiring energy storage instead of diesel generators and pushing fleets of vehicles to shift to electric. We stand ready to do our part to protect our constituents and look forward to working with you in the coming months and years to implement a life-saving clean air plan. But, we are also counting on you to show the leadership and courage this agency has long been known for and finalize a plan that requires polluters to do their part as well.
Sincerely, Jesse Sandoval City of Fontana City Council Member Michael Tahan City of Fontana City Council Member
Kareem Gongora City of Fontana Planning Commissioner
Luisa Espinoza City of Fontana Parks and Recreation Commissioner
Carlos Bravo City of Fontana Parks and Recreation Commissioner
Karen Coleman City of Fontana Parks and Recreation Commissioner
Abigail Medina San Bernardino City Unified School District Vice President, Board of Education
Frank Reyes San Bernardino Community College District Trustee, Board of Education
Matthew Aguayo City of San Bernardino Parks and Recreation Commissioner Jesus Chavez City of Highland City Council Member
Anaeli Solano City of Highland City Council Member
Eddie Tejeda City of Redlands City Council Member
Blanca Gomez City of Victorville City Council Member
Randall Ceniceros Colton Joint Unified School District Trustee, Board of Education
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Words to Think About: Political Thoughts
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By G. W. Abersold Ph.D.
can’t remember a time when I’ve not been interested in politics. Especially Presidential elections. My first vote was for Harry Truman and I’ve been a Democrat ever since. Especially for John F. Kennedy and Barack Obama. Both President Trump and Hillary turned me off, so Bernie got my vote. But, both Republican and Democrat dynamics intrigue me. Especially the inauguration of President Trump. Every part of it. The prayers, the speeches, the swearing in, the Presidential speech -and in particular his philosophy. There were six (6) religious leaders that participated. Including a Rabbi, a Cardinal (Catholic) and four Protestant preachers. Their social orientation (gender, race,
ethnic heritage) is diverse. Cardinal Timothy Dolan is Catholic and Irish. He is controversial because he was very critical of Trump. He has been the Archbishop of New York since 2008. Rabbi Marvin Hier is the founder and dean of the Simon Wiesenthal Center. He was the first Jewish leader to participate in an inauguration since 1985. The Reverend Samuel Rodriguez is President of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership ConHis organization ference. represents about 100 million Hispanic evangelicals in the United States and Latin America. He stated that his participation was “Not only a patriotic honor but also a sacred duty.” Pastor Paula White is a Florida televangelist and pastor’s a church in Apopka, Florida. She is controversial among evangelicals because she is an advocate of the “Prosperity Gospel.” Very similar to Joel Osteen. The Reverend Franklin Graham is the son of Billy Graham. He has participated in several presidential inaugurations for both Republicans and Democrats. He is currently the President of Samaritan’s Purse and the Billy Graham Foundation He is a strong vocal supporter of President Trump. Bishop Wayne T. Jackson runs Great Faith Ministries and his church hosted Trump when he visited Detroit. Jackson also interviewed Trump on his network last September.
Several passages of Scripture were read from the Bible (I Kings, Proverbs and I Timothy.) The short sermon delivered by Paula White was extremely inspirational. All four Protestant ministers were of the evangelical persuasion. I wondered why the more liberal churches (Methodist, Presbyterian, Congregational) were not involved and why the Muslims were not included. I was particularly impressed with Senator Chuck Schumer’s oration. As a leading Democrat, he cataloged the list of President Trump’s goals for our country, with the hope-I’m sure-that President Trump would not forget them. I’ve not been aware until recently that President Trump suffers from ADD-Attention Deficit Disorderbut I noticed that as he sat in the bleachers that his attention constantly shifted. His son, Baron, must also have it because he seemed to be affected with ADD also. My most analytical observation was about the content of our 45th President’s speech. When he is not denigrating the opposition, he is notably boring in his delivery. However, it was his content that concerns me. His ADD seems to affect his behavior; it also dominates his ideas. He changes them with the proverbial wind. However, I wish to take him at his word in this article. And it is that, that bothers me. Trump is a master at verb denigration. Just consider what he did in the Primaries. Mocking his competitors un-
mercifully. Leaving them bowed down, almost whimpering. This was continued into the debates with Hillary; constantly describing her as “crooked.” Consider his badgering of ordinary people: a Fox female reporter; a handicapped reporter; an Indiana Judge, a beautiful young lady, accusing Barack Obama of not being an American, a disregard for the Khan family. Consider his draft dodging, his bankruptcies, his not paying workers, his buying clothes from third world countries. On and on. There are six basic verbal techniques that are often used to denigrate or mislead individuals or an audience. In some ways, they often overlap. 1. Inferences-It is used to point out infirmities or weakness in others. 2. Hyperbole-It is the use of exaggerations. Magnifying what is done. 3. Lying-Outright evading the truth. It is a wicked form of hyperbole. 4. Sarcasm-It is also called the “lowest form of humor.” It has a bite to it. 5. Mis-direction. This is the key to about 90% of all magic. Magicians capitalize on it. 6. Double-entendre-the use of double meanings. Obviously, President Donald Trump is a master in the use of all six. President Trump and Adolf Hitler, in many ways, are similar. Neither one ever smoked, drank or
used drugs. My concern is the message of both. It is the same or at least very similar. Both were consumed with themselves. History records Hitler’s narcissism but President Trump’s is as obvious. On Sunday (January 22) he spoke to the CIA, in front of the 117 names of those who died for the USA, and constantly referred to himself. His arrogance is only exceeded by his ignorance. Today, January 23, he brazenly said his IQ was higher than any other world-wide CEO. President Trump has over 500 businesses in his company and hundreds of them are outside the U.S. Yet, he is advocating isolation for us. And he is endorsing the separateness of our country, the same as Hitler did. President Trump’s Hitlerian attitudes is cause for concern for all of us. Remember: Hitler blamed the Jews; Trump blames the Mexicans and Muslims. In typical Hitlerian style, President Trump has filled his Cabinet with bankers and military personnel. By the way, Trump’s grandparents, were immigrants. His mother and two of his three wives are immigrants. Gregg Popovich, coach of the San Antonio Spurs said, “It’s hard to be respectful of someone when we all have kids and we’re watching him be misogynistic and xenophobic and racist and make fun of handicapped people.” Amen. Selah. So be it.
Obituary - Dr. Larry W. Sheffield
Dr. Larry W. Sheffield, 77, local historian and author of Images of America: Colton and David Douty Colton died peacefully after battling cancer on January 7, 2017 in Sacramento with family members at his side. Dr. Sheffield served his community as a local historian, author and lecturer which reflected his deep love for Colton and its captivating origins. Prior to his work with the Colton Area Museum Association and San Bernardino Historical Society, he worked in the mental health field with the developmentally disabled, in addiction counseling, and as a teacher and professor. His life was one of dedication to others. Larry Wendell Sheffield was born in Payson, Utah on January 21, 1939 to Wendell Hatch Sheffield and Rae Bissell Sheffield. He served in the United States Army and Army Reserve from 1957- 1965. In 1963, he
graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Science degree and a teaching certificate in history. He worked as a social studies teacher at Granger High School in Salt Lake City from 1963-64. From 1965-68, he was a caseworker for the Utah State Department of Public Welfare. He earned his Master of Social Work degree as a member of Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Utah in 1970. Relocating to California in 1970 with his family, he worked as a psychiatric social worker for the California State Department of Mental Hygiene. In 1972, he accepted a position as Senior Counselor with Inland Counties Regional Center. He continued for more than twenty years with the Regional Center as a Community Liaison and Staff Psychologist. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy degree in clinical psychology from the California Graduate Institute in 1981 and continued with the Regional Center to work with the accused and incarcerated to determine competency to stand trial. Dr. Sheffield retired from the Regional Center in 1993. He went on to work as a professor and Interim Director of Social Work at Loma Linda University, La Sierra Campus and San Bernardino Valley College. As an avid reader of historical authors and biographies, he joined the San Bernardino Historical Society where he authored articles for the Society’s publication, “The Odyssey.” Relocating to Colton, he chronicled and published the story of Colton’s namesake, David Douty Colton. He wrote a series of history articles
for The Colton City News and The San Bernardino County Sun. In 2004, while serving as president of the Colton Area Museum Association and Historical Society, Arcadia Publishing invited Dr. Sheffield to compile a book containing photographs and details about Colton’s history for their “Images of America” series. The book was well-received among Colton residents, officials and historians. Serving on the board of the Colton Area Museum forged many rewarding friendships that endured for the rest of his life. Dr. Sheffield especially enjoyed spirited discussions about history and politics among friends. He was an intellectual with a broad appreciation of diversity and culture. He explored the fine arts, dabbling in woodworking, needlework, painting and design. Survivors include his daughters Melissa Lawson (Michael) of Fair Oaks, CA; Sara Sheffield of Upland, two grandchildren Lauren Pitman of Eastvale and Jacob Pitman of Sacramento; a sister, Carolyn Willard of Dallas, TX. Preceding him in death are his parents Wendell and Rae Sheffield of Salt Lake City, Utah and ex-wife Caroline Bellows Sheffield of Upland. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Thursday, February 16 at Hermosa Gardens Cemetery in the Mission Chapel at 2:30 p.m. Feel free to bring your own prepared remarks. In lieu of flowers, send memorial contributions to Cancer Research Institute, 55 Broadway, Suite 1802, New York, NY 10006 or the Colton Area Museum Association c/o Mike Murphy P.O. Box Colton, CA 92324.
Larry W. Sheffield, a contributor to both The Sun and The Colton City News, has collected more than 200 historic photographs, many from the archives of the Colton Area Museum Association, an organization he currently (2004) serves as president. This is his third book on the history of Colton and the only published collection of historic images devoted exclusively to the city.
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LLUCH’s 24th annual Foundation Gala set Feb. 16
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Donations helped drive last year’s totals to $1.3 million during Loma Linda university children’s hospital Foundation Gala - Illuminate. this year’s event — storybook Gala — is set Feb. 16 at the riverside convention center.
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By Yazmin Alvarez
oma Linda University Children’s Hospital’s annual Foundation Gala on Feb. 16 is expected to be a real page turner. Marking its 24th year, the fundraiser returns to the Riverside Convention Center with a children’s storybook theme and aims to “rewrite the landscape of healthcare in the Inland Empire,” said LLUCH Foundation Director Joanna DeLeon. “Every patient has a story,” she said. “We’re hoping to rewrite stories for patients that come through our hospital and create happily ever afters for them.” Annually, the gala raises funds through its silent and live auctions, along with other fundraising contributions during the evening to support patient care and programs offered through the hospital, and
this year’s cause is even bigger, DeLeon added. Proceeds from this year’s event will support LLUCH’s Vision 2020 Campaign toward the construction of a new hospital tower. To date, more than $245 million has been raised toward the $360 million Vision 2020 goal, according to LLUCH. “All community donations, everyone, plays a part in making that happen,” DeLeon said. Encouraging donations during the gala will be K-Frog radio’s Heather Froglear returning as emcee and former hospital patient, 11-year-old Caden Henderson, spotlighting during the gala’s live auction. DeLeon said LLUCH is excited to have a young emcee like Caden during the live auction. Caden was hospitalized last year at LLUCH during his first week of 6th grade. He was offered a tv and game console to pass the time and
he shared the setup with the patient rooming with him. When Caden learned that the hospital was not equipped with enough tv units to provide for every patient, he began an online fundraiser, which received support from family and friends, and collected change and recycled bottles and cans to help cover an additional unit. Caden’s efforts raised $1,500. “He’s a great example of who our patients are and their real outcomes and how they like to get involved and give back,” DeLeon said. In addition to sharing patient stories, this year’s gala will also feature an original musical performance from Tad Worku, a pediatric nurse at LLUCH, and entertainment by America’s Got Talent season seven finalist William Close and the Earth Harp Collective. The Earth Harp rests on the stage while the strings travel over the audience and attach to the roof of the venue, turning every space into an instrument. There will also be Live auction items this year include a Country Music Awards VIP experience, an Ireland vacation package and a Bandon Dunes golf experience with a private jet. The 24th annual Foundation Gala will take place from 5 – 9 p.m. at the Riverside Convention Center, 3637 5th Street. Sponsorship opportunities and individual tickets are still available. For more information visit lomalindagala.org or call the LLUCH Foundation at 909-5585370.
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caden henderson, 11, former LLuch patient, raised $1,500 toward the purchase of a tv and game consule unit for the hospital. caden will coshost the live auction during LLuch’s 24th annual Foundation Gala Feb. 16.
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Diverse crowd gathers at Ontario airport to protest Trump travel ban
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By Anthony Victoria
bout 200 hundred people gathered outside the terminals of the Ontario International Airport on Sunday to protest President Donald Trump’s immigration executive order that intends to bar Muslims from coming into the U.S. The demonstration was organized by Claremont-based group, Young Progressives Demanding Action. “We began sending messages and people showed up,” said Pomona College student Ian Schiffer. “This is an important time to be organizing.” Demonstrations are taking place nationwide, where over 100 people seeking entry into the country have been detained. Trump’s order bars citizens from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. Airport officials say that international arrivals that land at Ontario International are from Mexico, not
from the aforementioned middle eastern countries. Yolanda Varela Gonzales, a school teacher from the Pomona Unified School District, explained she’s protesting because of the importance of civil liberties for all humans. “This idea of nationalism divides us,” she said. “Right now we are in the worst case scenario. When you have a president who does not respect the constitution, respect people’s civil rights…it violates basic humanity.” Gonzales urged protesters to continue to oppose Trump and donate money to the American Civil Liberties Union–the civil rights organization leading the legal battle against the President’s executive order. Brandi Janorsky of Ontario spoke about the importance of acknowledging privilege and using that benefit to speak out against the discrimination of Muslims. “Those of us who are privileged enough to not be subjected to these signs [of hatred], better
stand up for the ones who are,” Janorsky said. “I will not give [Trump] a chance. If we don’t stand up this time, I don’t know what will happen.” Sadia Khan, 21, said she was unable to attend the demonstration but followed the event closely on social media. As a Muslim, she said it is “wonderful” to see other minorities band together against racism. “These people are making history by standing up for what they believe in. Now more than ever we need to stay active and continue to help address the issues, both locally and nationally.” Small business owner Frank Montes of Fontana believes people should also boycott corporations that provided support to Trump. “The stock market went up because corporations are betting on this continued hate,” he said. “We need to stop them now. When their profit margins go down, the hate will go down.”
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Protesters marching in opposition of President Donald Trump's immigration order at Ontario International Airport on Sunday Jan. 29, 2017.
Mike Garcia wins WBC championship with lights out combination of punches
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Mikey Garcia raising hands in victory before realizing ex-champ Dejan Zlaticanin was not awakening any time soon. Referee Tony Weeks was out of position to stop the fight sooner.
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By Harvey M. Kahn
iguel Angel "Mikey" Garcia made Dejan Zlaticanin earn every penny of the $325,000 he got to defend his World Boxing Council lightweight championship on Showtime last Saturday. Garcia knocked out the champion midway through the third round with a three-punch combination that left the 32-year-old prone motionless on the ring for what seemed like an hour. From the televised angle it appeared Zlaticanin was dead. It was among the many brutal lessons the fight unexpected taught viewer's. In capturing his third championship in different weight classes, Garcia made Zlaticanin look like an amateur. Zlaticanin, from Montenegro, did not come out in his usual style of throwing punches from every angle. He was doing an adequate job of blocking punches to his head until Garcia started digging in left hooks to the body. Before the fight Garcia told IECN that he wanted Zlaticanin to change his strategy so that he could try new techniques of his
own. Zlaticanin obliged by coming out slow and hoping the 29year-old Garcia would tire late. The strategy was a failure and Garcia's win will go down in the annals of sports as a case study lesson. Lesson 1. When opportunity presents itself, seize the moment. When Zlaticanin got in good position he simply did not throw punches. Lesson 2. Protect yourself at all times. Zlaticanin let his guard down, something he's gotten away with hundreds of times with lesser skilled fighters. Everything seemed to go into slow motion for Garcia in that one second before he delivered the devastating final punch. For that split second, a defenseless Zlaticanin got a glimpse of Garcia ready to unleash his KO punch but was out of position to avoid it. For that second, Garcia seemed to hesitant before having to put his already stricken opponent to sleep with a fully extended right hand to the jaw. The final punch caught veteran referee Tony Weeks terribly out of position as well. Garcia says he's never played much of other sports, yet put himself in position to throw the final punch
by using an NBA-like pivot move. Weeks was waving off the fight before Zlaticanin's limp body hit the canvass. The horrific outcome of the ex-champ laying on the floor could please only those with hearts of stone. Garcia was obviously concerned after Zlaticanin did not respond to ringside doctors, who were finally able to drag Zlaticanin by the feet into position to apply oxygen. Likewise, every true boxing fan felt the trauma of what looked like the real possibility of a boxing tragedy. Instead of being left laying there for dead, Zlaticanin should have immediately been put on a stretcher and taken to a hospital, which eventually did happen. However, with MGM Grand ownership counting on those in attendance to stay afterwards and gamble, it would not have looked good for business. Those who've seen boxing fatalities will never forget them. It's an unwritten rule not to bring up the subject. Neither Garcia nor Zlaticanin will ever be the same. The severe head trauma Zlaticanin suffered in the fight could become irreversible. He should never fight again. Garcia, a decent man, was not basking in the glory of his complete demolition. Not in recent history has a champion in any sport been dethroned in such an unconscious fashion. Since Garcia didn't even have time to work up a sweat, he will be able to fight again soon. He earned a reported $375,000 for his 8-minute assignment. Zlaticanin did get in two good punches, a left to Garcia's chest and a left to the jaw, which Garcia seamed to feel. By the fateful round three, the defending champ lost his will. Garcia has told IECN that boxing is a business and once in the ring, "It's my job to follow the plan and take care of that business." Also before the fight Garcia's wife, Fatima said she no longer would take their three children to see their father fight. It was a good
thing. Zlaticanin is now 22-1 with 15 knockouts. Garcia is 36-0, 30 KO's. Zlaticanin had never even been knocked down before. "I'm very glad he recovered," said
Garcia. "I never wish harm on any of my opponents." He told reporter Jim Gray that he still considered Zlaticanin a champion. "Once a champion, always a champion."
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Cal State student volunteers prepare food boxes, hygiene kits
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18 Cal State San Bernardino students volunteered to prepare and pack food boxes and hygiene kits for needy families and the homeless at the San Bernardino City Mission in Highland on Saturday.
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By MJ Duncan
s part of their commitment to the broader community, 18 Cal State San Bernardino students volunteered their Saturday to prepare and pack food boxes and hygiene kits for needy families and the homeless at the San Bernardino City Mission in Highland. Volunteers ranged from graduate students, undergraduates and students from the university’s Palm Desert Campus. 275 food boxes, each weighing 15 pounds, were packed and will be delivered to needy families and seniors within the community, said Bryant Fairley, assistant director of the CSUSB Office of Community Engagement, which coordinated the university’s volunteer efforts. According to Fairley students also prepared 450 hygiene kits for the homeless and organized over 1,500 clothing items for the
Mission’s closet. The purpose of volunteer efforts such as Saturday’s is to facilitate service learning, communitybased research and volunteer service by engaging students, faculty and community partners in collaborative partnerships that serve the public good. The university-wide culture of community engagement is regarded as a high impact practice that contributes to students’ overall success, and cultivates engaged citizens. Volunteers are scheduled to travel to New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana during spring break to offer their time and assistance to needy families and help repair and rebuild homes of teachers victimized by the flooding, said Fairley. The Louisiana outreach is a part of the TRACKS program, a collaboration of Associated Students Inc., the Student Recreation and Wellness Department, and the Office of Community Engagement.
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275 food boxes, each weighing about 15 pounds, were packed and will be delivered to needy families and seniors in the community.