Inland Empire Weekly February 04 2016 by IECN

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Vol 11, NO. 24

THISWEEK Gloria’s Corner and Words To Think About

Youngsters learn kindness through Teddy Bear Clinic

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For Heart Month: Invest an hour of your life to save the rest A9

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Mason Renison, 6, a student at Holy Rosary Academy in San Bernardino shows kindness to a bear as part of a bullying awareness campaign Jan. 29. By Yazmin Alvarez

ears were healed at the hands of children last week as part of a bullying awareness campaign aimed at

teaching kindness. for the “The Great Kindness Kindergarten and first grade stu- Challenge.” dents at Holy Rosary Academy in Mason Renison, 6, placed a banSan Bernardino learned first-hand the meaning of “caring” during Kindness, cont. on next pg. the teddy bear clinic held Jan. 29

Lincoln Memorial Shrine to host 44th Open House Saturday

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“Abraham Lincoln” will deliver his second inaugural address Feb. 6 as part of the 44th annual Open House celebration at the Lincoln Shrine in Redlands.

By Yazmin Alvarez

istory will come time life Saturday in Redlands as Abraham Lincoln and Civil War reenactors mill around

the Lincoln Memorial Shrine for Highlights for this year’s event its 44th annual Open House. includes new exhibits being The festival-type event, which unveiled at the museum such as a will feature several hands-on activities, runs from noon to 3 Open House, cont. on next pg. p.m.

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2016 Watchorn Lincoln Dinner to feature historian Ed Ayers

dward L. Ayers, nationally-known historian and president emeritus of University of Richmond in Virginia, will present the keynote address “The Mystery of the American Civil War” at the Watchorn Lincoln Dinner on Friday, Feb. 12, at University of Redlands’s Orton Center. The Watchorn Lincoln Dinner was first held in 1932, and has become one of the most significant events to honor the life of 16th President America’s Abraham Lincoln. The annual dinner includes live music, updates about the Lincoln Shrine museum, and the keynote address. Dr. Ayers is a prolific author and editor. His book “The Promise of the New South: Life After Reconstruction” was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in History in 1992. “In The Presence of Mine Enemies: The Civil War in the Heart of America 18591863” won Columbia University’s Bancroft Prize for Distinguished Book in American History as well as the Albert J. Beveridge Award, presented by the American Historical Association for the best Englishlanguage book on the history of the United States, Canada or Latin America. In addition to his scholarship and leadership in the university world, Dr. Ayers is the 19th century “history guy” on the syndicated radio program “Backstory, with the American History Guys.” The program can be heard on Public Radio stations across the country, and as a podcast from the show’s website www.backstoryradio.org. Attendance at the dinner is $45 for members of the Lincoln Memorial Association and $55 for the general public. For reservations, please call (909) 7987632 or email heritage@akspl.org.

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students partner up to show kindness during a bullying awareness campaign Jan. 29 at holy rosary academy in san Bernardino. Kindness, cont. from front

-dage on his bear’s knee to not only help it through the pain, but to also help it heal, he said. “It’s a way to show you care and it helps you getter better. It’s what being kind means.” The event marked the third year students at the academy participated in the national kindness movement through Dignity Health’s Southern California Hospitals. Last year, Dignity Health's participation in the challenge led to setting a new Guinness World Record for the Largest Collage of Cut-out Hand prints. This year, the group partnered with 121 schools to bring kindness activities to life for 86,000 students across Southern California. Open House, cont. from front

rare example of Lincoln’s use of congressional privilege while a member of the House of Representatives; the importance of music during the Civil War; a letter written by future President Chester Arthur as Quartermaster General for New York in 1862; and looks at the post-war world through a carpet bag, carried by so-called “carpet baggers” in the South, and photos and mementos of Civil War veterans organizations. Civil War re-enactors, including artillery demonstrations by the 1st Pennsylvania Light Artillery, mem-

In addition to learning how to care for someone, the day’s activities also included spreading kind words through hand-made cards. Children drew hearts, a sunshine and happy faces to help brighten the day of patients in hospitals. The Great Kindness Challenge was created by the nonprofit Kids for Peace and is dedicated to creating a culture of kindness in elementary , middle and high schools nationwide. To learn more about the movement visit, www.greatkindnesschallenge.org.

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nadine lyseight, Md, at st. Bernardine Medical center colors a get well card with a student. the cards will be delivered to hospital patients.

Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter with Inland Empire Community Newspapers and can be reached at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com.

bers of the 7th Michigan Volunteer cavalry on horseback and Lincoln himself presenting the Gettysburg Address will also be part of this year’s festivities “Over the years the open house has become a great celebration of all things related to the life and times of Abraham Lincoln,” said curator Nathan Gonzales. “The unveiling of our new exhibits, combined with live music and re-enactors, should make for a great day for guests of all ages.” Refreshments will be served by the museum’s docents and entertainment will be provided by fiddler Bill Bell and his Civil War

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“abraham lincoln” is scheduled to make an appearance during the 44th annual lincoln Memorial shrine open house feb. 6 in redlands.

quartet. Colorful balloons will be provided for the youngsters and the ever-popular Lincoln Log play area will be set up in front of the build-

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a replica civil War era canon is fired during last year’s annual lincoln shrine open house celebration.

ing. Returning this year will be a large play area sponsored by the Inland Empire LEGO User Group complete with a LEGO Civil War battle scene and Abraham Lincoln LEGO figure. The Lincoln Memorial Shrine is at 125 W. Vine St. in Redlands. Ad-

mission to the museum and the open house is free. Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter with Inland Empire Community Newspapers and can be reached at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com.

Gloria’s Corner

the community that will reflect on the contributions that African Americans have made to the development and history of America. Make time to participate and learn the richness of our history and its many contributors. Save the Date:

Gloria Macias Harrison

Honor by Giving: During the month of February, P.F. Chang at 3475 Tyler in Riverside is celebrating Chinese New Year by donating $1.00 for every meal ordered by customers who mention the promotion to the Boys and Girls Club of the Greater Redlands and Riverside area. If you like Chinese food this is a great way to celebrate since the company will donate up to $100,000. As of this edition I do not know if this promotion also includes other P.F. Chang restaurants in the San Bernardino and Riverside counties. The Boys and Girls Club serves Alta Loma, Corona, Loma Linda, Mentone, Moreno Valley, Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands, Riverside, Rialto, San Bernardino and Victorville.

Now - February 13, 2016 the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art (RAFFMA) presents three solo landscape photo exhibitions featuring Lewis deSoto: Empire, Sant Khalsa: Intimate Landscapes: and Tom Portlock C.ASH_4_Gold. The Portlock photo work is about the visual impact of the economic crisis on the San Bernardino area. An opening reception will be held at the RAFFMA art museum on the campus of Cal State San Bernardino on Saturday, November 21 from 5 - 7 p.m. General admission is free although the museum will accept donations. For information call 909.537.7373

Friday, February 5 to Saturday, February 20 - the San Bernardino Cultural Foundation presents an Art Exhibit featuring Black artists at the National Orange Show Art Gallery, 689 S. E Street, San Bernardino. Gallery hours are Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 1 to 5 p.m.

Friday, February 5 - the Unforgettables Foundation presents Unforgettable Night of Laughter to Benefit Families of Veterans featuring Elayne Boosler. This will be held at the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, 3649 Mission Inn Ave. from Exceptional Service: 6:30 to 10 p.m. For sponsorship Dr. Tomas Morales, President of and ticket information call California State University, San 909.335.1600 Bernardino, is among the 60 awardees from San Bernardino Saturday, February 6 - the San and Riverside counties for excep- Bernardino Symphony presents tional service to the children, fam- Echoes of America, a concert celilies and the less fortunate who ebrating music to inspire the will be recognized at the 5th An- American Soul at 7:30 p.m. at the nual Unforgettable Heart Awards California Theater, 562 W. 4th luncheon on February 12th at the Street. The program will feature Fox Event Center in Redlands. the music of composers: Charles Others being honored include: 11 Ives, Variations on America; Ferde year old Faith Powell of Highland, Grofe, Grand Canyon Suite; MorTyler Nguyen of Rialto, Anne ton Gould, American Salute; Rogan of Riverside and Margaret Richard Rogers & Robert R. BenMuller of Yucaipa. Recipients rep- nett, Victory at Sea; William Grant resent 25 different Inland Empire Still, The American Scene; and towns. Over 200 community John Phillip Sousa, Stars and members have received the Heart Stripes Forever. For ticket inforAward already. The Unforgettable mation call 909.381.5388 Foundation has provided burial assistance for more than 5,000 fam- Saturday, February 6 - the ilies with limited resources. It is Black Chamber of Commerce the mission of the organization to presents the 47th Annual Black help families going through the History Super Expo Celebration terrible tragedy of losing a child SB Strong from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and should be able to afford digni- This event will be held at Court fied burial. For ticket information Street Square at the corner of E call 909.335.1600 and Court Street in San Bernardino. Black History Month: The Association for the Study of Saturday, February 6 - the African American Life and His- Grand Terrace Lions Club present tory (ASALH) founders of Black a Free Vision Clinic from 8 a.m. to History Month have announced 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian this year's theme as "Hallowed Church, 1900 N. D. Street, San Grounds: Sites of African Ameri- Bernardino. The event also procan Memories". There will be vides recycled eyeglasses that will many activities in schools and in be available on a first come first

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service basis. For information call ments of the organization and honor six individuals/entities in Dani Bubier 909.825.8404 the region that improve the quality Thursday, February 11 - the of life and business climate in the San Bernardino Valley College Inland Empire. To register for this Arts, Lectures & Diversity, Stu- event: http://ieep2016annualdindent Services & Associated Stu- ner.eventbrite.com dent Government present a lecture by Dr. Marc Lamont Hill, profes- Friday, February 19 - the San sor of African American Studies at Bernardino Chamber of ComMoorehouse College. Topic is merce presents 108th Installation Black Lives Matter. This free event of Officers - Business Expo & will be held in the Auditorium. For Casino Night from 6 to 11 p.m. at the National Orange Show Sports information call 909.384.8615 Center Backstretch, 930 S. ArrowThursday, February 11 - Loma head Ave - Gate 10. For informaLinda University Children's Hos- tion on sponsorships, Business pital presents "23rd Annual Foun- Expo and Tickets call the Chamdation Gala - Illuminate" at the ber: 909.885.7515 Riverside Convention Center. This event is a capital campaign for a February 29 to March 4 - Read new Children's Hospital Tower. Across America Week For information visit thelomalindagala.org Wednesday, March 2 - the Trade Connection Regional Trade Friday, February 12 - the Un- Forum presents "How to Grow forgettables Foundation presents Your Business Through Exports" Unforgettable Heart Awards from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the San Luncheon. Check-in at 10:30 and Bernardino International Airport, lunch at 11 a.m. to be held at the 275 N. Leland Way, International Fox Events Center, 123 Cajon St., Terminal. Redlands. Sponsorships Available. Event cost $75 before February 5. Saturday, March 5 - the 10th For more info or to RSVP contact Annual The State Of Women – this Tim Evans at (909) 335-1600 or event recognizes and celebrates e m a i l dynamic women who represent the tevans@theunforgettables.com community. It begins at 10 a.m. at 1686 W. Baseline, Rialto - Logistic Wednesday, February 17 - the Center #2. And is hosted by Mayor Inland Empire Economic Partner- Deborah Robertson, City Clerk ship (IEEP) presents its IEEP An- Barbara McGee, Woman's Club of nual Dinner at the Red Hill Rialto, NCNW Inland Empire and Country Club in Rancho Cuca- the IE League of Women Voters. monga from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. This This free event will feature vendor event will celebrate accomplish- booths, raffles, awards and re-

freshments. Due to limited space RSVP is requested - call: 909.820.2519

Saturday, March 19, - Fundraising Gala Dinner and Auction- Live from Crafton it’s Saturday Night from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the new Crafton Hills College Center. For i n f o r m a t i o n : www.craftonhills.edu/foundation

Wednesday, March 30 - Latino Education & Advocacy Days (LEAD) Summit at California State University, San Bernardino. For information: http:/leadsummit.csusb.edu

Saturday, April 23 - the Rialto School District presents "Putin on the Ritz" at Amina Carter High School from 6 to 9 p.m. This annual program highlights the performing arts talents of students in Rialto School District while raising funds for the district's arts programs.

Quote: "Community service has taught me all kinds of skills and increased my confidence. You go out there and think on your feet, work with others and create something from nothing. That's what life's all about." - Andrew Shue

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“Or that Gerald R. Ford is the only American president to have served as a park ranger? As a tribute to our fearless leaders, here are some neat facts about Presidents Day and our parks that honor their life and legacy. Did you know that …” • Presidents Day is celebrated on the third Monday in February, thanks to the 1968 Uniform Monday Holiday Act

By Yazmin Alvarez

Presidents Day:

15 fun facts

residents Day is around the corner and well, all hail days off! So in celebration of not having to go to work (and yes, I’m counting down the days and planning ahead — President’s Day is Feb. 15 — which means there’s exactly only 10 more days I have to till I’m free of job duties and adulting) I figured I’d share with you all a few fun facts about the glorious day that relieves most of us from work! Woot! In search of finding ways on how I’ll spend my free day; where to eat of course, I figured, “Oh hey! Maybe I should go somewhere? Who am I kidding I’ll probably just eat the day away. But, I still feel I should share the places I came across and the tidbits that could win you one of those brain games. Alright, from a posting on the National Park Foundation, because landmarks are cool everyone should visit a national park, here it goes: “...With so many options to choose from, you may not have to go far to find a park that’s protected in honor of a former Commander-in-Chief....One thing’s for sure: there’s no shortage of places to celebrate, so find a park near you and take some time to learn something fun about these famous heads of state. For example, did you know that Jimmy Carter was a peanut farmer before kicking off his political career?” OMG — A peanut farmer!? I thank him for possibly farming the mother peanut that makes my peanut butter — thanks Jimmy.

• It was established in 1885 in honor of President George Washington’s birthday • Washington’s birthday was actually on February 22, 1732 (this would be his 282ndbirthday!) • Washington’s birthplace is a national monument and is located in Colonial Beach, VA • It is still officially called Washington’s Birthday by the federal government • The government debated renaming the holiday to Presidents Day to include President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, but the proposal failed in committees • Lincoln’s birthday was actually on February 12, 1809 (this would be his 205thbirthday!) • Lincoln’s birthplace is a national historical park and is located in Hodgenville, Kentucky • President Ulysses S. Grant established Yellowstone as the first national park • President Theodore Roosevelt has the most national parks named in his honor • Lincoln is a close runner-up for that title • Roosevelt’s birthplace is a national historic site and is located in New York City, NY • Adams National Historical Park was the birthplace of two presidents: John Adams and John Quincy Adams • The most recent presidential birthplace added to the National Park System belonged to William Jefferson Clinton • There are 35 parks named after American Presidents, and one park that celebrates four of them (but it’s named after a New York attorney)

So if you have the day off, get out!!

To read the rest of the article, visit the National Park Foundation’s website at www.nationalparks.org to read the entire article published, visit www.nationalparks.org/connect/blog/15-funfacts-about-presidents-day-and-ou r-national-parks

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Janice Rutherford and the AQMD can do better

This coming Friday, the state Senate Environmental Quality Committee is having a hearing on the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s recent NOx RECLAIM decision. At the end of last year, the governing board at the AQMD, which regulates the air quality in our district, approved a rule aimed at cutting smog-causing pollutants in our region, but it's far too weak. This rule will fall far short of protecting us-- in fact, it will cause our health continue to be at risk. The state Senate now wants answers

During law school I was taught never to apologize nor to say: “I’m sorry”. To do so would evidence weakness and a good advocate must always stand his ground. I was also taught to never say: “thank you” because whatever is received is duly deserved. These are simple power tricks of perception, which I have chosen not to utilize. • Why do I apologize? When I first desired to enter the public life in the Inland Empire, I did so for two reasons. 1. To help make this area an international environment which will in turn provide more opportunity to our young people-via education and business opportunities. 2. To provide free internet to all residents through a high powered Wi-Fi network to be operated by each city respectively; such as the ones being used in these California cities: Bakersfield, Calabasas, Culver City, Hayward, Healdsburg, Long Beach, Merced, Milpitas, Mountain View, Santa Monica and Santa Rosa. I have previously run for three elections but have never been elected to office. I first ran for Fontana City Council, then San Bernardino County School Board, and then Fontana Mayor. I have contemplated running for Assembly but I believe enough is enough. My days of campaigning

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as to why our governing board would place our lives in danger by not voting on a stronger smogcutting rule.

Among those who voted against a strong clean air rule was Supervisor Janice Rutherford, who put the interest of gas-fired power plants and refineries ahead of her constituents. Being that the Inland Empire has some of the worst smog in the nation, this is absolutely shameful and unaccept-

able. If Janice Rutherford and the AQMD won’t represent us, then who will?

It's a relief to see Senate Pro Tem Kevin De Leon and other state senators take up this issue on Friday. Too many lives are at stake we can and must do more to clean up our air. Allen Hernandez Fontana, CA

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have come to an end. Thus, I apologize to the Inland Empire as a whole because I was not able to obtain an elected office to be in a better position to provide opportunities which I believe will propel the inland empire into the realm of long overdue prosperity for many good citizens. Subsequent to deciding not to run for a public office, I sought to implement my ideas through a public arena. I first approached San Bernardino City to become a member of a Chinese Sister City program wherein I intended to provide Chinese interns to this area and American interns to China. Calls were not returned. I then Contacted the San Bernardino School District and offered to teach all of the children and staff of the San Bernardino School district an introductory course in Mandarin at no cost to the school district. This would be done by me arranging for volunteer teachers to come from China to teach the classes for a threemonth period of time. In conjunction with this offer, I suggested to have the most motivated students be given a trip to China where my Chinese training company will teach them Mandarin at no cost. This, in my opinion would motivate the school district and the parents to want to implement a permanent Mandarin program district wide. Yet I am still waiting on calls to be returned. Thus, I must apologize again.

In order to accommodate for the unsuccessful attempts at achieving the above mentioned two goals I have decided to spearhead the first goal of helping to make the Inland Empire an international environment for education and business by offering to send 300 people to China each year to learn the language for two months and to cultivate relationships with Chinese businesses for the purpose of creating import and export opportunities for our youth. Many of these 300 individuals will be provided full or partial scholarships to participate in this program. Each participant must be over 18 years of age. At this time I am no closer to encouraging the Inland Empire to create an area wide free WI-FI but this goal has not been forgotten. If you are interested in being one of the 300 people to go to China for a two-month period of time you may send me an email to mccarteruniversity@outlook.com. In the subject line write “China”. In the body of the email include your full name, telephone number, address, age, marital status and current occupation. Here is the opportunity for us to grasp and propel ourselves as individuals into an obtainable goal of elevated prosperity. Keith McCarter, B.S., J.D. McCarter University

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Words to Think About: What is life? W

By G. W. Abersold Ph.D.

ithout a doubt the most provocative question ever asked is, “What is life?” The “how” to deal with it has been discussed and cussed from time immemorial. I like what James Baldwin had to say, “The challenge of life is to be present in everything we do. From getting up in the morning to going to bed at night.” Jesus even spoke about life. “I am come that you might have life, and have it more abundantly.” Obviously He was talking about more than our sum total of breathes and heart beats.

Some theorists describe life as Birth, Living and Death. No meaning, no purpose. The Bible sometimes falls into that “slough of despond.” Methuselah is said to have lived 969 years. That’s all he is noted for. Does the name Linda Ellis sound familiar? Her poem, THE DASH, is enjoyed by millions. It is responsible for changed attitudes, a shifting of directions and motivations. The dash refers to the line between the dates of a person’s birth and death. It usually appears in obituaries and on tombstones. As one writer puts it, “the poem will get you thinking differently about life and what’s truly important.” A verse of the poem says: “So, when your eulogy is being read with your life’s actions to rehash would you be proud of the things they say about how you spent your DASH?” Harry Ward Beecher is reported as saying, “God asks no one if they will accept life. The only choice they have is what they will do with it.” Jesus lived only 33 years. The same for Alexander the Great. Think for a moment what they both accomplished. Both, in their own ways, changed the world. I owe a big “thanks” to Dave

Bradshawe, Anglican churchman and Cruise Director for the following story. It is about a woman named Rose whose “dash” was amazing. “The first day of school our professor introduced himself and challenged us to get to know someone we didn’t already know. I stood up to look around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder. I turned around to find a wrinkled, little old lady beaming up at me with a smile that lit up her entire being. She said, ‘Hi, handsome. My name is Rose. I’m eighty-seven yours old. Can I give you a hug?’ I laughed and enthusiastically responded, ‘Of course you may!’ and she gave me a giant squeeze. ‘Why are you in college at such a young, innocent age?’ I asked. She jokingly replied, ‘I’m here to meet a rich husband, get married, have a couple of children, and then retire and travel.’ ‘No seriously,’ I asked. I was curious what may have motivated her to be taking on this challenge at her age. ‘I always dreamed of having a college education and now I’m getting one!’ she told me. After class we walked to the student union building and shared a chocolate milkshake. We became

instant friends. Every day for the next three months we would leave class together and talk nonstop. I was always mesmerized listening to this ‘time machine’ as she shared her wisdom and experience with me. Over the course of the year, Rose became a campus icon and she easily made friends where she went. She loved to dress up and she reveled in the attention bestowed upon her from the other students. She was living it up. At the end of the semester we invited Rose to speak at our football banquet. I’ll never forget what she taught us. She was introduced and stepped up to the podium. As she began to deliver her prepared speech, she dropped her three by five cards on the floor. Frustrated and a little embarrassed she leaned into the microphone and simply said ‘I’m sorry I’m so jittery. I’ll never get my speech back in order so let me just tell you what I know.’ As we laughed she cleared her throat and began: ‘We do not stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing. There are four secrets to staying young, being happy, and achieving success. 1.-You have to laugh and find humor everyday.

2.-You’ve got to have a dream. When you lose your dreams, you die. We have so many people walking around who are dead and don’t know it! Anybody can grow older. That doesn’t take any talent or ability. The idea is to grow up by always finding the opportunity to change. 3.-Have no regrets. The elderly usually don’t have regrets for what we did, but rather for things we did not do.’ 4.-She concluded her speech by courageously singing ‘The Rose.’ She challenged each of us to study the lyrics and live them out in our daily lives. “When the night has been too lonely and the road has been too long, and you think that love is only for the lucky and the strong, just remember in the winter far beneath the bitter snows lies the seed that with the sun’s love in the spring becomes the ROSE.” At the year’s end Rose finished the college degree she had begun all those years ago. One week after graduation Rose died Over two thousand college students attended her funeral in tribute to the wonderful woman who taught by example that it’s never too late to be all you can possibly be.” Amen. Selah. So be it.

Restaurant was in the Inland Center Mall for years. Many other Ram's fine tuned careers in Redlands that earned them a place in the Football Hall of Fame. Possibly, the adventure of John Houser was the most incredible to grow from a Ram's training camp. Houser had just graduated from the University of Redlands in 1957 and decided to stick around and tryout for the Rams. Coincidently, Rams coach Sid Gillman needed a quick big man to test a new speed blocking technique. Gillman liked Houser because he was a quick learner and could play various positions. It won him the last place on the Ram's 60-man training camp roster and a eventual starting position as a rookie. Houser admitted that his chances of making the 1957 Rams final roster were remote. Undrafted free agents from Division III colleges don't make the NFL often, especially those like Houser who graduated from tiny Boys Republic High School in Chino Hills. After two months of competing against all-pros and allAmericans in Ram's training camp, Houser overcame huge odds by making it into the NFL. Players and coaches in the NFL called Houser's story of making the Ram's the surprise of the 1957 season. Days before the final cuts Los Angeles Examiner reporter Bob Oates wrote that Houser had a 300 to 1 chance of making the Ram's. Houser told IECN the Rams allowed him to enter its rookie training camp as a goodwill gesture to the University of Redlands. He said the Ram's coaches took notice when "I started knocking all-Americans on their butts." Houser didn't enter the Rams training camp without some noto-

riety. In 1956, he was part of the University of Redlands only undefeated league championship team. "At Boys Republic, I played on the team with some real tough kids. I was taught solid blocking and tackling fundamentals by a wonderful coach, Bryan Robinson. Redlands coaches Jim Verdieck and Ted Runner played him at fullback, center, offensive and defensive line, special teams, and did the kicking. He was inducted into the U of R Hall of Fame twice, once as a player and as a 1957 team member. Houser gave credit to Wayne McKean, the starting running back on his high school team who he considered the greatest natural athlete that he ever knew and "I've seen hundreds of professionals." Houser never saw McKean again after high school. Houser worked himself into the Rams starting lineup after all three seasons spent in the Ram's summer camp in Redlands. In 1960, he was selected by the expansion Dallas Cowboys where he started off and on two years for coach Tom Landry. He retired after the 1963 season with the St. Louis Cardinals. Houser was good enough to be used at running back at U of R and later by NFL Hall of Fame coaches Landry and Gillman, but he could not get any time at running back at Boys Republic High School. "That's how good McKean was. I tried to find Wayne, but never saw him after high school." Houser was teammates at U of Redlands with local favorites Paul Womack, Howard Newman, Clayton Brooks, John Odenbaugh, Howard Tipton, and eventual actor/singer Jackie Crowder. He was with the Rams when they fired Gilman and traded away Norm Van Brocklin. Houser re-

membered the Ram's hiring new coach Bob Waterfield, who's actress wife Jane Russell attracted thousands of additional fans to Redlands. When asked how he ended up at the Boys Republic school for "wayward boys" Houser simply explained that his father took him there when he was 15 because that's where he'd have his best chance in life. He initially felt abandoned and then started taking advantage of every opportunity. From there, Houser seemed to be in the right place at the right time with the right people. Most importantly at the Rams training camp in Redlands. RAMS PLAYERS WHO TRAINED AT UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS AND EVENTAULLY MADE THE NFL HALL OF FAME: Tom Fears; Elroy Hirsch; Deacon Jones; Ollie Matson; Night Train Lane; Andy Robustelli; Norm Van Brocklin;** Bob Waterfield;** Sid Gillman

(coach); Joe Stydahar (coach); George Allen (coach); Pete Rozelle (GM); and Dan Reeves (owner). **Rare event of two hall of fame quarterbacks playing on same team. Were both Rams from 1949-1952. OTHER HIGH PROFILED PLAYERS WHO TRAINED WITH RAMS IN REDLANDS: Heisman Trophy winner Glenn Davis who played at Bonita High in Claremont; Heisman Trophy winner Tom Harmon; Dan Towler became Pastor of Lincoln Ave. Methodist Church, Pasadena; Bob Boyd from Riverside Poly; Duane Allen from Mt. SAC; All-Pro Gene "Big Daddy" Lipscomb; Ben Agajanian, kicked with half his foot missing; Harlen Svare, became a Rams head coach; Tank Younger, exceptional power runner; Jack Pardee; Billy Wade; and Tommy Wilson who became Rams starting running back without playing college.

Los Angeles Rams had amazing feats come from 1950's University of Redlands training camps

Photo Courtesy/Los Angeles Rams Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman John Houser pulls out to block for Jon Arnett on end sweep during 1958 season.

By Harvey M. Kahn

he return of the Los Angeles Rams will bring back added commerce and create more opportunities for those who seek to overcome huge odds. It happened often when the Rams called the University of Redlands its summer training camp from 1949 to 1961. Redlands was where Rams teammates Les Richter and Roy Hord first discussed launching successful careers in professional auto racing. Redlands was where undrafted Danny Villanueva had his father drive him to in 1960, when he beat out All-American Lou Michaels for the Rams kicking/punting job. After retiring from the NFL, Villanueva became a broadcasting executive and then founding member of Spanish language television. All-Pro linebacker Don Paul became a successful restauranteur, allegedly investing in the first Taco Bell's. His Ram's Horn

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We are reaching out to you to join our growing family of Foster Parents. Come to our orientation session and learn how you can make a difference and share the love. We offer Pre-Certification Training.24-7 Professional Staff Support. Monthly stipends from $877.00-$1048.00. Call Maria at (909) 890-4008 to serve a seat. Colton: First and third Tuesday, Orientation and training are ongo6 p.m.; 650 N. La Cadena Dr. ing. New classes start monthly. Se Highland: Second and fourth habla espanol. Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 27215 Base Line. No meetings in August. Loma Linda: Second and fourth Tuesday, 7 p.m. (check city Web site as dates are subject to change); 25541 Barton Rd. Redlands: First and third Tues- The Democratic Luncheon Club of San Bernardino meet at 12:15 day, 6 p.m.; 35 Cajon St. Rialto: Second and fourth Tues- on Fridays at Club Headquarters, 136 Carousel Mall (near the cenday, 6 p.m.; 150 S. Palm Ave. San Bernardino: First and third tral glass elevator) in San Bernardino. Monday, 3 p.m.; 300 N. “D” St. Speaker Schedule: fternoon Delight 2/5 -Randy De Anda, Chief of Police, City of Rialto Dance Socials 2/12 -DARK (Presidents Day) 2/19-Norma Torres, U.S. ConAll seniors, couples and singles, gresswoman, CD-35 welcome at free dance socials. 2/26- Connie Leyva, State SenaOpportunity to make new friends tor, SD-20 and remember music of our youth. 3/4-Gil Navarro, Advocate and Joslyn Senior Center: First and Former SB County Board of Edsecond Tuesday 2 p.m., 21 Grant ucation; SB Valley Municipal Water Dist. St., Redlands (909) 798-7550. Redlands Community Center: Visit us at www.sbdems.com or Every third Friday 2 p.m., 111 Lu- our new Facebook page at gonia Ave., Redlands (909) 798- www.facebook/SBDems. 7572. allet Folklorico Highland Senior Center: Every Cultural Classes fourth Tuesday 2 p.m., 3102 E. Highland Ave., Highland (909) 862-8104. Mondays 5:30-6:30 5-11yrs,

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country's most visible academics and social justice activists will present a keynote speech at San Bernardino Valley College Auditorium, 701 S. Mount Vernon Ave., San Bernardino, CA, 92410 on the Black Lives Matter movement. This event is free and open to the public. A longtime social justice activist and organizer, Dr. Hill is the host of BET News, a political contributor for CNN, and Distinguished Professor of African American Studies at Morehouse College. Dr. Hill holds a PhD with distinction from the University of Pennsylvania, and previously held teaching positions at Columbia University and Temple University. His passions include covering education, politics, hip hop, and black identity, and his scholarly research focuses on the intersections between culture, politics, and education. Dr. Hill's lecture is sponsored by San Bernardino Valley College’s Arts, Lectures & Diversity Committee and its Associated Student Government. In addition to his stop at San Bernardino Valley College, Dr. Hill's speaking tour will take him to Stanford University, Johns Hopkins University, Emory University, Wellesley College, and the University of California, Santa Cruz.

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Community Chronicles exhibit celebrates Black History Month, work of Henry Hooks

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”community chronicles: photography by henry hooks is on display at the San Bernardino county museum through Feb. 28.

By Yazmin Alvarez

or 50 years Henry Hooks has stood behind his camera lens capturing the life and times of the area’s African American community. From political figures, activists to family and friends, the San Bernardino photojournalist told stories through black and white photographs, and are now being shared at the San Bernardino County Museum as part of its newest exhibit “Community Chronicles: Photographs by Henry Hooks,” celebrating Black History Month and honoring his works. Hooks, 94, and now retired, gleamed with pride during an opening reception for the exhibit Jan. 31, as dozens viewed his nearly 100 photographs displayed. “I’m glad I was able to document this time in the community,” he said, adding how thankful he is to those that have published his work, most notably the Precinct Reporter. Hooks first fell in love with photography at a young age while working a few blocks away from a photography studio in Shreveport, La. He came to San Bernardino in the 1940s and served in the military at Norton Air Force Base, then as a

federal employee . In 1979, he retired from government employment and dedicated himself to photography while a staff photographer for San Bernardino’s Precinct Reporter. He captured shots of families, weddings, community events and notables who visited the area including Jesse Jackson, Leslie Uggams, and Colin Powell. “Hooks had a way, as he describes it, of just showing up to places and events to photograph them, said Jennifer Dickerson, the museum's curator of history. “In doing so, he created a valuable visual history of his community.” While much of Hooks’ photography documents African American society, his collection chronicles the diversity of the San Bernardino area along with its cultural evolution over the years, Dickerson added. “Community Chronicles: Photographs by Henry Hooks” continues through Feb. 28 at the museum, 2024 N. Orange Tree Lane. The exhibit is free with paid admission to the museum — general admission is $10 for adults, $8 for military personnel and seniors, $7 for students and $5 for children 5 to 12.

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more than 50 years of the area’s african american community is chronicled in henry hook’s photographs as part of a new exhibit at the San Bernardino county museum in celebration of Black history month.

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Immigrant community awaits DAPA decision

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Many community leaders, such as Javier Hernandez (no relation to Mario Hernandez) of the Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice (ICIJ) for months have encouraged undocumented immigrants to prepare for possible implementation of the Deferred Action for Parental Arrivals (DAPA) by holding informational sessions and clinics.

any immigrant families view President Barack Obama’s executive plan as a pathway to citizenship and great opportunity. For Mario Hernandez and the approximately 170,000 undocumented residents of Riverside and San Bernardino County projected by the Migration Policy Institute to qualify for the amnesty program, it is a matter of sustainability. “It’s only right that us hard working immigrants get the opportunity to receive fair wages,” Hernandez said. “It has been proven that we contribute by paying taxes.” However a current court case at the Supreme Court level will determine whether Obama’s deferment plan to allow millions of immigrants across the nation work

permits and temporary residency complies with constitutional law. Community organizers on both the political right and left have denounced the plan for months. Republicans believe the president has overstepped his authority by aiming to initiate his own policies, while grassroots groups believe he is not doing enough for immigrants. The Supreme Court announced that it has until June to make its decision on the Deferred Action for Parental Arrivals (DAPA) and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals the program. Created by the Obama Administration, both programs allow undocumented parents of U.S. born children and residents and undocumented youth to receive work authorization and be considered lawfully present in the country.

The twenty-six states that filed the injunction against the Obama Administration argue DACA and DAPA impose huge burdens, with additional costs for health care, law enforcement and education. Dan Stein, president of the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), believes the decision made by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in February 2015 to refuse the lifting of the injunction puts the pressure on the president and house lawmakers to “faithfully carry out the nation’s immigration laws.” “The president does not have the authority to simply ignore immigration laws and substitute his own policies in their place,” Stein told the Associated Press back in November. “The ruling should serve as an impetus for Congress to act to defend the interests of the

he return of the Los AnBarnes & Noble, Inc. the nation’s largest retail bookseller and a leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, today announced the start of the 2016 “Barnes & Noble My Favorite Teacher Contest,” which provides middle and high school students the opportunity to tell their communities how much they appreciate their teachers. Students can nominate their teacher by writing essays, poems or thank-you letters that share how their teacher has influenced their life and why they appreciate and admire their teacher. Participating schools collect the essays and submit them to Barnes & Noble stores, including Barnes & Noble Citrus Plaza in Redlands, for consideration. Entries will be judged on the compelling nature of the teacher’s qualities, the sincerity of the student’s appreciation and the quality of expression and writing. Teachers from grades 1 through 12 are eligible for nomination.

Awards for winning teachers, schools and students include cash prizes, NOOK® by Samsung devices and more. The contest is broken down into local and regional winners, from which the Barnes & Noble National Teacher of the Year will be chosen. The local winning teacher will be recognized in the spring at an event at Barnes & Noble stores, including Barnes & Noble Citrus Plaza in Redlands, where they will receive a special award acknowledging their achievement and additional recognition and praise from their community. The student who wrote the winning essay or poem will receive a certificate of recognition and also be honored at the ceremony. Each regional winner will receive a $500 Barnes & Noble gift card and a NOOK by Samsung. From the pool of regional winners, Barnes & Noble will name one teacher the Barnes & Noble National Teacher of the Year. The winning teacher will receive $5,000 and the title of “Barnes &

Noble My Favorite Teacher of the Year.” The national winner will be recognized at a special community celebration at their local Barnes & Noble store, and the winning teacher’s school will receive $5,000. The student who writes the national winning essay, poem or thank-you letter will win a $500 Barnes & Noble gift card and a NOOK by Samsung device. The Barnes & Noble My Favorite Teacher Contest begins January 4, 2016, and ends March 1, 2016. Students who want to participate must submit their essay or poem to Barnes & Noble stores, including Barnes & Noble Citrus Plaza, 27460 Lugonia Ave. Redlands, CA, by March 1. Only middle and high school students and active teachers employed in elementary, middle or high schools in the United States are eligible to win. More details on the contest rules, and photos and the winning essay from the 2015 Contest, can be found at www.bn.com/myfavoriteteacher.

By Anthony Victoria

Barnes & Noble Kicks Off Annual “My Favorite Teacher Contest”

American people and the Legislative Branch’s plenary authority to set our nation’s immigration policies.” Many community leaders, such as Javier Hernandez (no relation to Mario Hernandez) of the Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice (ICIJ) for months have encouraged undocumented immigrants to prepare for possible implementation by holding informational sessions and clinics. He said it is prudent to help residents prepare. “Many of the groups feel DAPA will become reality,” he said. “We also don’t want to send the message that it will be easy. It will require fees and proof of documentation.” The immigrant rights leader believes the court case is a “political move” by the Supreme Court and the president to have awkward sentence final word on immigration policy. He believes Obama will use his record of deportations-which includes his recent decision to approve raids that have deported at least 121 Central American immigrants--to justify his current actions. “Obama has deported over two million people. I definitely think the White House will look at that and say they have been enforcing the law. It’s something we’ve been saying for years,” explained the ICIJ leader. “The reality is he has, but [Obama] has deported some of the wrong people.” The 26-year-old Pomona resident said the work of his organization and ally, the Inland Empire Immi-

grant Youth Coalition (IEIYC), will help shape a new narrative that demonstrates some parents do deserve the opportunity “to get out of poverty.” “These are opportunities that the immigrant community has deserved for decades,” he explained. “Many of these people work menial jobs and live in poverty. This community of people are here to contribute not only economically, but culturally and socially.” Hernandez, a landscaper from San Bernardino, said he struggles to make a liveable wage. The 40year-old father of three children explained DAPA would provide the needed documentation to receive pay raises and employee benefits. “It’s currently difficult to receive better opportunities,” Hernandez said in Spanish. “I can’t get better wages. If DAPA is approved, it will help us receive permission to work hard for more wages. Rosario Frausto, also of San Bernardino, said she is gathering documents such as her children’s school records and financial records that will provide proof of her eligibility for the relief program. “We went to the San Bernardino Community Service Center and received information on our possible eligibility,” said Frausto. “I’ve done everything I could to make sure we qualify, from staying out of trouble, not asking for public assistance, and informing myself. DAPA will give me and my two [U.S. born] children the security.”

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Dr. Dale Marsden of San Bernardino Unified Named Pepperdine Superintendent of the Year

he Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) Superintendent Advisory Council has named Dale Marsden, Ed.D., as the 2016 GSEP Superintendent of the Year. Marsden has been superintendent of the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) for the past three years. “To be named Superintendent of the Year by Pepperdine University is an honor for me, but more importantly, it’s a testament to the work our entire San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) is doing to make hope

happen in our community,” Marsden said. “This recognition really goes to our district, our board, the teachers, staff, school leaders, parents, and most importantly, our 50,000 students who strive for success every day.” Through SBCUSD and his 20 years of experience as an educator, Marsden has transformed the lives of his students through initiatives focused on a broad-based community engagement approach. Additionally, Marsden’s work has helped initiate change in the City of San Bernardino, assisting in it’s growth from bankruptcy to a community of

excellence. Currently, Marsden is working with Gallup, Inc. This partnership was developed to evaluate community-wide measures of Hope, Engagement, and Well-Being to determine new methods to continue to build more prosperous and thriving schools and community, similar to that of the City of San Bernardino and SBCUSD. “In the first term of Dale Marsden's participation in Pepperdine University's ELAP Ed.D. program, faculty who worked closely with him could already predict that Dale would become a great superintendent,” stated

Pepperdine professor, Linda Purrington, Ed.D. “It has been exciting to follow his career pathway and learn about the way in which he has collaborated with all stakeholders in the development and enactment of a vision of excellence, equity, continuous improvement, and high performance in two different districts. In his current district of San Bernardino Unified, Dale is mobilizing efforts related to the shared mission of Making Hope Happen. Dale's work and service as a superintendent is a testimony that ‘leadership matters’.”

The San Bernardino Black Culture Foundation names

George and Helen Rawls 2016 Senior King & Queen

he San Bernardino Black Culture Foundation is happy to announce George and Helen Rawls as the 2016 Senior King & Queen. George Rawls was born in Wilcox County, GA. He served in the United States Navy for 4 years and has been a 50 year resident of the Inland Empire. George completed his AS degree in Electronic Engineering Technology at San Bernardino Valley College and a BA degree in Business Administration at Cal State University, San Bernardino. He is a retiree from AT&T with 35 years in electronic communications. Today he is a licensed realtor. He served on

the San Bernardino City Planning Commission for 6 years. He has faithfully served as an Elder with Ecclesia Christian Fellowship, Sunday School Superintendent, Adult Sunday School teacher and Vice President on the EECDC. He is currently a self-employed real estate broker with more than 25 years related real estate experience. Helen Rawls was born in St. Louis, MO where she attended St. Louis University and received her Bachelor's degree in Sociology. She moved to San Bernardino in 1973 as an employee with Campus Crusade for Christ. Helen worked in the Prayer Ministry at Arrowhead Springs. Helen has taught in

the Catholic School system as an elementary school teacher for 15 years. In 2001 she was employed with Taft Newman Christian School for 9 years as Head Teacher and was Director of Promiseland Educational Childcare Center for 3 years. Helen has been retired for one year and is very active in her church (Ecclesia Christian Fellowship) where she serves as one of the leaders of the Intercessory Prayer Ministry and teaches a Thursday morning Women's Bible Study. They have three sons: Rafael, Gabriel and Michael who all have undergraduate and graduate degrees from local universities.

even greater threat to women, killing more women than men every year. Heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year – more than all cancers combined. An estimated 44 million women in the U.S. are affected by cardiovascular diseases. Ninety percent of women have one or more risk factors for heart disease or stroke. The good news is 80 percent of cardiac events may be prevented with education and lifestyle changes. In addition to scheduling a Well-Woman Visit, the AHA also recommends Life’s Simple 7 as an approach to improving one’s heart and brain health.

4. Stop smoking: Breaking the nicotine addiction is very important if you want to live a long and healthy life.

Courtesy Photo George and Helen Rawls have been named 2016 King and Queen by the San Bernardino Black Culture Foundation

For Heart Month: Invest an hour of your life to save the rest

ebruary is Heart Month and the American Heart Association is calling on all women to invest an hour of their life to save the rest by scheduling a Well-Woman Visit with their health care provider. A Well-Woman Visit is a prevention check-up to review a woman’s overall health so her doctor can measure blood pressure, check cholesterol and look for signs of heart disease, stroke and other illnesses. It can be scheduled with a primary care physician, nurse-practitioner or an Obstetrician Gynecologist (OB-GYN). A Well-Woman Visit requires no additional cost for most women because of the Affordable Care Act. Check your insurance plan for preventive services coverage before scheduling a visit. “Getting to heart disease before it gets to you is one of the best weapons to fight the nation’s leading health threats,” said Nicole Or, executive director of the American Heart Association in the Inland Empire. “An annual preventive checkup is a must for all women. It helps catch health problems early and minimize damage to the body.” Cardiovascular disease is America’s leading killer, but it poses an

1. Get active: Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity each day, five times a week.

2. Eat better: A heart-healthy diet is low in saturated and trans fat, cholesterol, sodium and added sugars, and high in whole grain fiber, lean protein and a variety fruits and vegetables.

3. Maintain a healthy weight: Bringing your body mass index (BMI) below 25 benefits your heart.

5.Manage blood pressure: Keep blood pressure levels to less than 120/80. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can hurt or kill you.

6. Control cholesterol: A cholesterol reading of 200 mg/dL or higher requires action. High cholesterol can cause blocked arteries, which may lead to a heart attack.

7. Reduce blood sugar: Blood sugar levels above 100 indicate that you may have diabetes or pre-diabetes, which increases heart attack risk.

It is equally important to learn the warning signs of a heart attack. Chest pain and radiating discomfort in the left arm are common symptoms for both men and women. Women, however, may experience other warning signs, including shortness of breath, back or jaw pain and nausea. Call 9-1-1 immediately at the first sign of symptoms. Learn more at www.goredforwomen.org. To get involved locally, visit www.iegoredluncheon.org.

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Brown, Gemmell both homer twice to lead CSUSB

Photo Courtesy/Richard Dawson Jessica Brown (#2) crosses home plate after hitting her second home run for Cal State San Bernardino in a 10-5 win Game 1 over Mercyhurst during a doubleheader on Saturday, January 30.

By Richard Dawson

ven though it was only the season opener, Cal State San Bernardino's bats appear to be in mid-season form. Sophomores Jessica Brown and Kaylee Gemmell each hit two home runs to propel CSUSB to a doubleheader sweep of Mercyhurst University (PA) by scores of 10-5 and 12-7 at CSUSB on Saturday, January 30. The Coyotes big bats got going in the second inning of the opening game. Brown and Gemmell hit back-to-back solo shots of off

Laker starter Portia McBride to make it 2-0. Mercyhurst answered in the third when short stop Meghan Maranto connected for a solo blast off of CSUSB starter Cassandra Williams. It was the lone blemish for an otherwise strong showing from Williams. She went on to strike out 7 over five innings to earn the win. After CSUSB added three unearned runs in the fourth, Caetlin Smith hit a RBI double in the fifth that was followed by two mores runs generated on a fielder's choice by Brown to

make it 8-1. The Coyotes went to the bullpen in the sixth and got roughed up a bit. Jamie Nelson walked two and gave up a hit before exiting and Jackie DeLoza surrendered a three-run homer to second baserman Courtney Brothers to reduce the lead to 8-5. Brown put the game away for CSUSB with her second home run of the game, this time a tworun shot, in the bottom of the sixth. Game 2 came down to the wire for the Coyotes. Trailing 7-6 heading into the bottom of the sixth, CSUSB rallied for six runs, highlighted by a two-run triple from Brown, giving her six RBI's on the day. Gemmell hit her second homer of the day in the second inning while Caitlyn Olan led CSUSB with a 3-for-3 performance with two RBI's in Game 2.

Photo Courtesy/Richard Dawson Starting pitcher Cassandra Williams allowed one run and Photo Courtesy/Richard Dawson struck out seven over five inCoyotes shortstop Thalia Ortiz (#3) tags out a baserunner at- nings to earn CSUSB's first victory of the season. tempting to steal second base.

Ultimate Amateur Series Motocross Starts Saturday

By Joaquin Juarez

he Motocross season is beginning. One of the most beautiful things about Southern California is the weather. It permits us to pursue almost any sport all year long, rarely cancelling any event due to inclement weather. One of the most anticipated series in motocross is the Ultimate Amateur Series. It is the third

year that it has been running. They will be giving away major prizes once again including a Toyota Tacoma Pre Runner from Toyota of Escondido. Yamaha will also be supporting the series by giving away a 2016 YZF 250 at the first round. The plan is for Yamaha to give away a dirt bike at every round. Everyone who races will qualify for a chance at winning the bike. The races will be at two of the Inland Empire’s favorite tracks:

the newest in our area, Milestone MX Park; and the oldest, Perris Raceway. Check out either of their websites for further details: www.milestonemx.com and www.perrismx.com are a few clicks away. The dates set for the series are February 6th and 27th, April 3rd and 17th, and the finale May 1st. Be a part of the high flying action to win races and win prizes. Be a spectator too, and join us.

You can win this bike!

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San Bernardino Valley College Foundation Celebrates Success of Valley-Bound Commitment Program

he Recognition of Excellence Luncheon took place Friday, Jan. 29 at San Bernardino Valley College, as the San Bernardino Valley College Foundation honored the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians for their continued support of the award-winning ValleyBound Commitment Program. The program, in its seventh year, provides a free first year of college to local graduating high school students. The luncheon highlighted the Valley-Bound Commitment program’s contribution to student success and featured speakers from the program, the SBVC Foundation, and the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. SBVC Dean of Counseling & Matriculation Marco Cota called it a privilege to be a part of the Valley-Bound Commitment Program. Cota welcomed Extended Opportunity Programs & Services Director Carmen Rodriguez who presented on the program’s success, reporting that 45 ValleyBound Commitment students will graduate this May. She discussed the benefits of the program’s community service requirement and the general guidance the program provides. The program also yields high grade point averages and high secondyear return rates. The student panel, led by Valley-Bound Commitment Director Johnny Conley, featured five of the program’s top students. Among the topics, the students discussed giving back to the community. Growing up in a difficult neighborhood in need of role models, student George Flagg Martin recalled asking himself, “Why not be one?” The program “inspired me to do better,” said student Micayla Weber, whose own mother decided to return to

Courtesy Photo (Left to right) Valley-Bound Commitment Director Johnny Conley, SBVC Foundation President Lynda Savage, San Manuel Program Officer for Education Faun White, SBVC Director of Development and Community Relations Karen Childers, EOPS Director Maria del Carmen Rodriguez, and Dean of Counseling and Matriculation Marco Cota at the Recognition of Excellence Luncheon at San Bernardino Valley College on Jan. 29, 2016.

college after being inspired by her daughter. Foundation President Lynda Savage later introduced San Manuel’s Program Officer for Education Faun White who spoke on the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians’ support of the area and their position on the importance of education. “We at San Bernardino Valley College are very grateful to the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians for their gift to assist our students in our community,” said Conley. “Their contribution has afforded students an opportunity to pursue their educational goals

Nomination Period Opens For Classified School Employees Of Year

istricts from San Bernardino County are encouraged to submit nominations for the annual Classified School Employee of the Year program, which is organized through the California Department of Education. The deadline for nominations to the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools office is March 2. The program, which features six categories for nominations, highlights the contributions of school employees who support public education for more than 410,000 students in the 33 county school districts. The categories that employees can be nominated for include: child nutrition; maintenance, operations and facilities; office and technical; paraeducator and instructional assistant; support services and security; and

transportation. Eligible nominees need to be a current classified employee within a county public school district in grades K-12 (including charter schools, district office or county office). They also must be a rank-and-file employee (not in a supervisory or management position) and have five years of service for the category in which they are nominated. Program information, including the nomination form, can be downloaded at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/sr/cl/. Nominations should be sent to Nancy Johnson, manager of Human Resources for San Bernardino County Superintendent at Schools, at 760 E. Brier Dr. in San Bernardino, 92408. For more information, call Johnson at (909) 386-9570.

at San Bernardino Valley College. Without their assistance many of the students in Valley-

Bound would not be enrolled in college. Overall, San Manuel has been instrumental in promoting

student success within our community.”