Inland Empire Weekly February 12 2015 by IECN

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Vol 10, NO. 26

THIS WEEK Gloria’s Corner

History comes to life at Lincoln Shrine open house

Karlos Paez: Plays Music Without Borders A5

Cannabis Cup brings thousands to National Orange Show A10

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Ken Walker, marches on as a Civil War era band plays during the annual Lincoln Shrine open house celebration Feb. 8 in Redlands. Memorial Shrine in Redlands stance, shed a tear as the band By Yazmin Alvarez while a Civil War era band played. played on. or years, Ken Walker has But on Sunday, the member of the He was reminded of his son who stood poised at the front Sons of Union Veterans of the Shrine, cont. on next pg. entrance of the Lincoln Civil War, known for his stoic

Scouts march to Redlands Bowl for 76th Lincoln Pilgrimage

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A group of Boys Scouts lead the way to the Redlands Bowl Pilgrimage Feb. 7. Abraham Lincoln’s legacy. By Yazmin Alvarez The walk, which kicked off at the Redlands High School baserom tots to teens, hundreds of Scouts Saturday ball field, brought together packs morning marched through from around the region to the downtown Redlands in honor of Redlands Bowl for the 76th annu-

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during the 76th annual Lincoln al Lincoln Pilgrimage, a celebration aimed at encouraging youth to follow Lincoln’s and other founding fathers’ principles. Pilgrimage, cont. on next pg.

Dentistry

he Loma Linda University School of Dentistry invites the public to come and receive free dental screenings between 5:15 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Feb. 18 and Feb. 24. Screening will be performed by graduating students seeking patients who need specific dental treatments, including fillings and dental cleanings. Patients who qualify will be offered the needed dental care free of charge. The screenings will be held in the lobby of Prince Hall, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, located at 11092 Anderson Street in Loma Linda. For more information, call 909 558-4697.

Supplies, valentines for

soldiers being collected

he Inland Center Mall in cooperation with Blue Star Mothers H.O.M.E. is collecting supplies and Valentine’s Day cards for soldiers overseas. Requested supplies include, batteries, toothbrushes, toothpaste, nonperishable food with pop-tops, snack bars, single serve drink mixes, microwavable soups/noodles/stews, foot powder, deodorant, The list of requested supplies can also be found at www.inlandcenter.com and at Inland Center’s Guest Services Center. Donations will be accepted through Feb. 14.

Got News? Send information to Community News Editor Yazmin Alvarez at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com or call 909-381-9898 ext. 207.

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a replica civil War era canon is fired during the annual lincoln Shrine open house celebration Feb. 8 in redlands.

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Guests take a moment to read about the abolishment of slavery during 1865. Shrine, cont. from front

was killed in combat in Iraq. “This year, it got the best of me,” he said, putting his hand over his chest to hold his Gold Star Lapel Button. “But today, and like times before, I’m here for the veterans.” Walker along with dozens of other members from the 1st Pennsylvania Light Artillery, the 7th Michigan Volunteer cavalry and several more, were among those that brought 1865 alive during the Lincoln Memorial Shrine’s annual open house Feb. 8, held in celebration of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, Feb. 12. The Shrine not only pays tribute to Lincoln, but for all those who have served, Walker added. “It’s unforgettable history.” As an effort to bring to light the

and documents stating the abolishment of slavery on display inside the Lincoln Shrine, dozens more were intrigued with reenactments outside, including seeing Lincoln himself— played by Lincoln Presenter Robert Broski—walk the grassy area. Sunday’s event was thought to be the biggest draw and celebration for the Shrine to date, said Don McCue, shrine director. It’s a testament to the dedication and hard work in highlighting the items on display, he added. In addition to the exhibit and family-friendly activities, Sunday’s event also included the firing a replica cannon, set ups of civil war camps and artillery demonstrations. To learn more about the Lincoln Shrine, visit www.lincolnshrine.org.

important historical moments the Shrine also debuted it’s newest exhibit, “1865: Triumph and Tragedy.” The exhibit, which completes the fifth and final portion of a series focusing on the sesquicentennial of the American Civil War, focuses on the dramatic events that ended the war and restored the union of the United States. Explored are critical turning points in 1865 including the end of slavery through the ratification of the 13th Amendment, Abraham Lincoln’s second inauguration, Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Court House, the collapse of the Confederacy, the assassination of President Lincoln and plenty Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter more said, Nathan Gonzales, Lin- with Inland Empire Community coln Shrine Curator. Newspapers and can be reached While most were fascinated with at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com. the personal letters, photographs

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the new exhibit showcases points in time during 1865 including the assassination of abraham lincoln.

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Scouts who participated in the 76th annual pilgrimage were given a commemorative patch designed by highland resident, mark Shaffer, who helped organize this year’s event.

monies for this year’s program, in- Redlands East Valley High troducing City of Redlands Mayor School graduate Myles Davis was Redlands Police Chief Mark Gar- Paul Foster, among other digni- among Saturday’s program entertainment, along with the Redlands cia served as the master of cere- taries. Pilgrimage, cont. from front

Unified Elementary Band performing patriotic selections. After the presentation at the Redlands Bowl, a flower arrangement was walked to the Lincoln Shrine by a group of scouts, as a commentative reminder of their dedication to Lincoln's leadership and character, organizers explained. According to organizers, the

event has grown from 105 Scouts in the 1940s to more than 3000. Each participant of the Pilgrimage receives a Redlands Noon Kiwanis has sponsored this pilgrimage since 1979. ~ iecn.yazmin@gmail.com.

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Gloria’s Corner

Gloria Macias Harrison Congratulations:

of the San Bernardino Symphony in bringing concerts and other musical performances to San Bernardino. Early members included: conductor and publisher James Guthrie; singer and voice teacher, Gwendolyn Roberts; Vivian and Ted Irmscher; Lynda and Klaus Kuehn and of course long time promoter and lover of the arts, Frank Plash. More recently Hugh and Linda Daniels, Millie McKim, Bill Lemann and many others have been instructional in keeping SBVCA alive in the community. With a generous contribution from the Frank Plash estate, a concert season in his honor was held and since then his generosity has helped with the Board's objectives to Sponsor, Promote and Sustain the Arts. In the past four years, 20 groups have performed at the Sturges Center for the Arts under the sponsorship of SBVCA while keeping any funds raised for their organizations. Now the SBVCA has undertaken the renovation of the historic building at 1130 North E Street. This ambitious and hard working Board of Directors include: Amy Ellison, Dan Reed, Ernie Garcia, Gloria Macias Harrison, Jim Pierson, Jon Horstmann, Leroy Martinez, Richard Gonzalez, Richard Pope, Robin Cochran, and Earleen Fergerson Dudley. There is much work to be done and the Valley Concert Association is seeking volunteers to help with the renovation. Interested individuals and groups should email erdogar2@roadrunner.com

Kudos to the San Bernardino Valley Concert Association (SBVCA) Board of Directors under the leadership of Dr. Ernie Garcia for their foresight to see the potential of an abandoned and vandalized important historical building on 11th and E streets in San Bernardino. The plan is to revive the Cultural Center that existed years ago so it can again provide arts activities and events that contribute to the cultural life of the city. Thanks to the Water Department General Manager, Stacey R. Alstadt; Chair of the Water Board, Toni Callicott; and to the members of the Board, David E. Mlynarski, Dr. Judith Valles, Dr. Louis A. Fernandez and Wayne Hendrix for agreeing to lease the Save the Date: building to SBVCA on a long term basis for a dollar a year instead of Thursday, February 12 - the demolishing the building. American Heart Association and The SBVCA founded over eighty Macy's present Red Dress Collecyears ago was the cultural partner tion 2015, a live stream fashion

show at Walter's Mercedes Benz, 3213 Adams Street, Riverside. Check-in starts at 4 p.m. with fashion show at 5 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to wear Red. RSVP to karen.Suarez@heart.org or call 310.424.4167. Friday, February 13 - Yucaipa Valley Kiwanis Club presents the 5th Annual Wine Tasting and Food Pairing at the Yucaipa Valley Golf Course, 33725 Chapman Heights Road. This event features wine expert Craig Suveg from Suveg Cellars and artists Preston Todd and Robert Lopez. For ticket information call: 909.790.1123.

Thursday, February 26 - the Cucamonga Christian Fellowship presents the 2015 Inland Empire Job, College and Resources Fair from 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 11376 5th Street, Rancho Cucamonga. This event has drawn over 50 employers in the past two year and open to anyone seeking employment. To register: ccfive.org/jobfair

Friday, March 6 - the San Bernardino City Unified School District with the San Bernardino and Highland Chambers of Commerce invite interested community members and business leaders to participate in the Eighteenth Annual Principal for a Day Program. Interested individuals will be asked to fill out a business/community profile by February 6, 2015. For information and forms call Nettie Kaseno (school district) 909.381.1250

Saturday, March 7 - Rialto Mayor Deborah Robertson, Rialto City Clerk Barbara McGee, Women's Club of Rialto and NCNW, Inland Empire Section present the 9th Annual The State of Women, Weaving the Stories of Women's Lives. This women's history month event will be held at 1920 W. Baseline Rd., Rialto, CA starting at 10 a.m. To RSVP call: 909.820.2519 or email mrodriguez@rialto.gov Saturday, March 7 - Rialto Unified School District presents Puttin’ on the Ritz a talent program featuring talented Rialto students. Proceeds go to the District's Arts Programs. The event will be held

New iEfficient.com App Lets IE Residents Quickly, Easily Report Water Waste

fficient.com now has a mobile app that gives Inland Empire residents the ability to instantly report water waste with their smartphones. “Broken and improperly set irrigation timers waste water and we think the app will engage local residents in spotting and stopping water waste,” said Bob Tincher, manager of water resources for San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District. To download the free app, go to the app store on your mobile device and search “iEfficient.” You will then see the iEfficient app by CitySourced, Inc. The app is available for both Android and Apple phones.

Once you download the app, you can report water waste wherever you see it in western San Bernardino and Riverside counties. When you report water waste the app will automatically note your location and forward your report to the appropriate water agency for follow-up. If you prefer to not use the location finder on your smartphone, you can enter the location of the water waste you observed. You can also categorize the type of water waste you see, submit photos and videos of water waste along with your report to help expedite the repair. The iEfficient app went live in January. iEfficient.com will also allow site users to submit water

waste reports. At iEfficient.com, visitors can connect to existing conservation resources and information about how to protect the region’s precious water supplies. The site links users to their water providers and the water-saving rebates and programs available to them. Nearly 20 water agencies and city governments across the Inland Empire launched iEfficient.com last summer as part of a coordinated multimedia public outreach effort urging Inland Empire residents to end water waste. To learn more about iEfficient and to do your part to end water waste today, visit iEfficient.com.

at Wilmer Amina Carter High day, April 25 - The San School, 2630 N. Linden from 6 Bernardino Orange Show Fair. p.m. to 8 p.m. For ticket information - www.rialto.k12.ca.us Saturday, April 25 - the AssisSunday, March 15 - the Kiwanis tance League of San Bernardino Club of Cooley Ranch present the presents its 54th Annual Signature 3rd Annual Scholarship 5K Fun Headdress Ball "Circus Dreams." Run/Walk/Roll to benefit graduat- This annual event sponsors two ing seniors from the Colton Uni- major programs, Operation School fied School District. Start and Bell and the Dr. Earl R. Crane finish is at Cooley Ranch Elemen- Children's Dental Health Center. tary School, 1000 S. Cooley Drive. The matinee and an evening gala To register: will be held at the National Orange https:/signup.com/Race/CA/Colt Show. For sponsorship and ticket o n / S c h o l a r s h i p 5 K f u n R u n - information call: 909.862.0732 WalkRoll Saturday, May 2 - Cal State San Bernardino, Latino Literacy Now March 17 is the 60th Anniver- founded by Edward James sary of the San Bernardino Area Olmos in partnership with Kiwanis of Greater San Bernardino and League of Women Voters! Libreria del Pueblo present the Thursday, March 26 - Habitat Latino Book and Family Festival for Humanity San Bernardino from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the presents its 4th Annual Gala "Keys Santos Manuel Student Union. to the Future" which will honor The event will feature more than community partners for their lead- 50 award-winning authors to proership. The event will be held at mote literacy and education. For the National Orange Show, Valen- sponsorship and vendor informacia Room starting at 6 p.m. For tion call: 909.537.5102 or visit sponsorship and ticket information www.facebook.com/ELBFF call: 909.799.6738 Saturday, March 28 - Friday, April 17 - Time for Change Foundation presents Life's Precious Jewels Awards Dinner at the National Orange Show Events Center at 6 p.m. For sponsorship and ticket information call: Nicole Wolfe at 909.886.2994 or email nwolfe@timeforchangefoundation.org

Sunday, May 3 - the League of Women Voters presents its Annual Citizens of Achievement Awards at the San Bernardino Elks Club from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Gloria Harrison is publisher of the Inland Empire Community Newspaper Group and can be reached at 909-381-9898 Ext. 209 Wednesday, April 22 to Satur- or gloharrison@me.com

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Anthony Victoria

Journalism Today: How Easy Is It to Adapt to Modern Technology?

e are living in the modern age—an era that features digital media as the lifeblood of the world’s information. The introduction of digital media has put into question the effectiveness of traditional media. In a period where vital information can be easily disseminated through social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter, will there be space left for traditional media values? Tom Watson described it powerfully in a recent Forbes Magazine article titled, Journalism is Changing from the Bottom Up: “Journalism sits on the sea between two mighty winds: the collapse of old school economic models that made newspapers, magazines, and network news operations big-time profit centers – and the still-unfolding opportunity provided by the 20-year-old commercial Internet and its related technology.” As we continuously see a decline in newspaper viewership, print advertising, and traditional media circulation, the emerging digital media technology that is being utilized by entrepreneurs, start-up companies, philanthropists, and innovators continues to take flight at an unprecedented pace. Meanwhile, newspapers (both small and large) continue to take a dramatic plunge in revenue. The American Enterprise Institute’s Carpe Diem blogger, Mark J. Perry found through research that print ads are at its lowest rate since 1950. It sounds like a Social Revolution that can make the average person into a news editor or entrepreneur. Awesome right? Not Exactly.

It turns out that digital ad dollars are not replacing the traditional print ads quick enough. Even worse, it seems that digital ad revenue is barely growing at all, according to Slate Magazine’s Jordan Weismann. So what’s the big hype about digital media? Well for starters, it’s information delivered at a quicker rate. As consumers of information, we are able to receive digital articles that include social perspective. For example, an opinion-editorial written by a columnist or reporter that is posted on Facebook or Twitter can receive feedback within a few minutes, whereas the print version of the editorial will receive responses days, if not weeks later. Moreover, innovative news forums such as reported.ly, shareable.net, and the Public Insight Network provide journalists, editors, and publishers with new networks to share knowledge, create constructive conversations, and invite collaboration. The downside of the digital realm is the lack of an adequate product—one that lacks the quality of traditional newspapers’ designs. Whereas print provided you with the organization of news sections through various topics and ensured the reader the freedom to browse at own will, various digital media websites constantly lose readers due to tendencies of bombarding readers with ads that overlap stories. What’s the solution?

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Potholes around town more than just eyesores

are appalled by the huge potholes up and down Arden Avenue in What an appalling advertisement front of the fields. I imagine they for our city! say, “Yep, we must be in San Diana Gall, Bernardino.” The holes get a tiny San Bernardino patch periodically, but one rain I’m sure the people who go there takes them out.

San Bernardino has one venue where people come from out-oftown regularly: the soccer fields on Arden Avenue. What a nice venue!

Gay marriage rights and religious freedom

If we truly want to legalize gay marriage, we have first to have a secular country, which means it doesn’t rely upon religious principles. If you have a theocratic country, you would have so many problems with the people who don’t adopt the religion of the country. In order to have a free society all people must have equal rights, no matter what they believe. Also, even if the majority of peo-

I’m no expert, but I would suggest prioritizing the wants and needs of the reader. To make I think it was the picture of a pelmoney as publishers, managers, ican with a plastic bag hanging and editors, the future of the modern newspaper will have to ensure around its neck that was the that followers of news content re- clincher for the environmentalists’ ceive an appealing and enjoyable ability to shut down the plastic bag experience. Unfortunately, pretty industry in California and put soon people will no longer be re- 4,000 people out of work. I’ve ceiving the paper every morning, been to the beach many times in opening it up and laying it out on my 66 years and never seen a pelthe coffee table to explore the var- ican with a plastic bag around its ious sections page by page. In- neck. The environmentalists claim stead, at the demand of our fingers, we will have quick and ready information within minutes of a breaking event or issue. The resurgence of the newspaper as a product will depend on our commitment of adapting to digital media and keeping the traditional President Obama is on the right values of accuracy, organization, track. Unfortunately, Republicans and Democrats won’t get on board. and accessibility. When the president offers a chalAnthony Victoria is a commu- lenge regarding an issue, Congress nity writer for the Inland Empire contests it. I guess it’s easier to Community Newspaper Group keep getting elected by doing nothand can be reached at victori- ing. aanthony91@gmail.com or Although he could have done (909) 381-9898 Ext. 208 more, making an executive deci-

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that thousands of animals are injured or killed by plastic bags each year yet I’ve never witnessed one animal harmed by a plastic bag. They also claim it takes 100,000 years for a single plastic bag to decompose in our landfills when plastic bags haven’t been around that long. How do they know? How do they come up with these exaggerated numbers? It will take

100,000 years for California to recover from the economic damage these wacky environmentalists are perpetrating. It’s a great time to be an environmentalist with victory after victory. It’s a very bad time to maintain a business in California and an awful time to be a pelican.

sion on immigration is a move forward. The best thing would have been an executive order that current immigration policy be strictly enforced. It’s nearly 40 years old and never been used. Had the policy been enforced, we wouldn’t be talking about raising taxes. The billions and trillions spent on illegal immigrants the last 40 years should’ve been spent on American families.

ties, states and nation are in. They’ve done nothing to solve our immigration problem.

Ray Moors,

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Gay marriage is a civil right. Let people marry whomever they love, so we will not have the same high divorce rate we confront now because some homosexuals think there is something wrong with them, so they marry and then find out that they can’t stay in this marriage.

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ple are against gay marriage, it should be legal because it’s wrong to ask straight people about the rights of gay people. To clarify: Imagine you live in a country where 90 percent of people are gay and 10 percent are straight. What would you think if you are straight and asked for your right to marry, then the justices said, we’re going to have a ballot, and based on what the majority think we will decide. How would you feel?

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Since politicians aren’t doing the right thing regarding illegal immigrants, I agree with a strict and painful tax increase. Every politician from the local City Council to the president should be taxed a minimum of 50 percent of their wages. They are directly responsible for the mess our cities, coun-

They negotiated unsustainable pensions for public employees, approved ridiculous benefits for managers and administrators, including a car allowance when they are given a government car, Social Security benefits without contributing to Social Security and full pay for doing nothing.

Here’s an out for the politicians’ tax burden: pass a law allowing your constituents to vote on giving you a tax break based on your performance. Victor P. Lopez, San Bernardino

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Karlos Paez, bi-lingual Latin Reggae sound will not be compromised

By Harvey M. Kahn

atin-American reggae performer Karlos Paez plays music without borders. Born in Tijuana, but raised in San Diego, Paez has cut 11 eleven records and is booked 180 days per year. His tours span North Carolina to Mazatlan and despite suggestions from record companies, he has not accepted their formula for commercial success. "I record 50 percent in Spanish and 50 percent in English. Twenty years ago that didn't work. It's starting to work now," said Paez, who lives in Chula Vista. He and his band, the B-Side Players opened for Junior Reid in January at the Cave in Big Bear and make periodic stops in the IE at places like the Mission Tobacco Lounge. He's good enough to be billed at top reggae fests and has toured with Reid, Ben Harper, James Brown, the Wailers, and with Herbie Hancock's band. Paez doesn't just blend the traditional hip music of various cultures for mere enjoyment, his music has a message. "As a border child, it gave me a chance to experience diversity. People ask me what am I. Are you a Mexican? I answer. No. I'm a Chicano. It gets confusing when you are asked to pick sides, but I'm used to having to explain myself," said Paez, who is working on his 12th album. It is a collaboration and a tribute to his father, Esquivel

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Karlos Paez sings of freedom and equality in a an effort to unite the cultures.

Paez, whose recordings with top Mexican banda's have gained worldwide sales. Karlos Paez said his father took him on tour at an early age and taught him the guitar, trombone and trumpet. Paez says the reggae sound is popular in Latin-American and that Bob Marley is a favorite of the youth of Mexico. "There has been a rise in the importance of mother

nature in Mexico and the importance of us all getting along. The word revolution is in some songs, but you have to weigh the scales in what you say. There is more censorship in Mexico, so I try to use a minimal amount of words. Until ten years ago, a lot of the music in Mexico was influenced by the drug cartels. That caused some of the current government censor-

ship." He said reggae music is still not played on Mexican radio stations. It is bought and sold on the underground market. Paez says he makes little off the sales of his CD's in Mexico. "They buy one and mass produce thousands of bootleg copies. I don't care because its building a fan base. I benefit from those who steal my music." He said that he and the BSide Players do get paid for their live shows in Mexico, which primarily occur in Sinaloa. He continued to say that many in Mexico still take it as an insult when he sings in English. Paez was speaking by phone while traveling from Portland to Seattle in the midst of driving to 14 cities for shows in 17 days. The 42-year-old Paez acknowledges that in his 20 years in the business, he has not had one song played on the radio. He and the B-Side Players are able to support their U.S. tours by selling their CD's at shows. Paez told that Spanglish recordings are increasing in popularity, further saying that his shows are becoming a favorite of surfers and skateboarders. Any loss in commercial success is more than made up by the respect Paez strives to get through lyrics about humanity, greed, ocean pollution, and La Raza. He produced a short documentary showing San Diego's homeless population living on the streets with the backdrop being the construction of the city's $240 million

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Karlos Paez navigates equally between Big Bear City and Sinaloa, Mexico.

baseball stadium. "My music is really hard to market. I've worked very hard to become established as a live performer and I'm certainly not going to give up my folkloric influence to follow someone else's formula for success. I've always been a rebel that way. I think it's important to build respect first."

Words to Think About: The Value of Friendships

By G. W. Abersold Ph.D.

ne of the great joys of living is having friends. Particularly as one grows older. Webster defines a friend as, “two persons that have a bond with each other based on personal regard.” Jesus is described in Luke 7:34 as being a friend to publicans and sinners. In the Book of James 2:23, it says that Abraham was called “the friend of God.” Hubert Humphrey is quoted as saying, “The greatest gift of life is friendship.” Thomas Aquinas was really inspired when he said, “There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than real friendship.” Ralph Waldo Emerson, one of my many literary mentors, said, “The only way to have a friend is to be one.” I like this statement by Euripides. “One loyal friend is worth ten thousand relatives.” I really like women. Their looks, their minds and their spirit. Any-

one that knows me will agree. However, I thoroughly enjoy my male friends. Through the years I can count hundreds of them. Every church I have pastored (ten of them,) at least one-half of the membership was men. I played golf and tennis with them and argued with them and ate with them. We were and are friends. Today I have scores of male friends. I mean close friends. Five are older than me; 6 are ministers; seven are teachers; five are military; five are musicians; six are business people; four are medical doctors; and most are retired but not the doctors. Drs. Agee, Gayid, Phillips, and Rimmer. I’ve been friends with Dr. Don Reed since 1944; with Colonel Don Davis since 1948 and with Rev. Larry Stamper since 1958, with Dr. John Yount since 1975. Three of my close friends are: Bob Harvey, Frank Thomas and Charles Roberts. They are all in their 80’s as I am. I’m 87, Bob is 87 (4 months older than me); Frank is 85 and Charles is 82. Bob was a Biology Professor, Frank was a business man and Charles is a newspaper editor. Frank has been married 57 years to Betty; Charles has been married for 42 years to Myrna. I’ve been married 17 years to Stella and Bob’s significant other is Ginger. All three are ex-military. Bob and Frank were in the Navy. Charles was in Korea in Special Forces. Bob was on a troop ship in World War II and Frank was on a submarine tender in San Diego during the

Korean War. Bob joined the Navy at age 17, primarily to escape an abusive family. We have been friends for about 15 years. I call him a modern renaissance man. He is extremely intelligent and taught Biology at UCLA and Valley College for 30 plus years. He represented a major pharmaceutical company in the Brazilian jungle for a year, studying the plants and herbs that natives used. He also represented the U. S. government in Nevada studying the effects of nuclear explosions on humans. He is a musician, an architect, a builder, a publisher and a Biblical scholar. He is a prolific writer and poet. He has impersonated Mark Twain on the stage for many years. He is patriotic, an avowed agnostic, a voracious reader and loves to debate. I’ve known Charles Roberts since 2002 when he became editor of the Highland Community News. A native of Texas, he attended Odessa College and he has two daughters still living in Texas. After his stint in the Special Forces, he gravitated into news coverage in radio, television and newspaper. He has a unique ability in covering news and human interest stories. He can write a column and never redo it or change the content. The only person I ever heard about that could do that was the legendary columnist of the L.A. Times. Jack Smith. Charles and Myrna celebrate

their anniversary each April 1, by renewing their wedding vows and then going on a short honeymoon. They alternate the years as to which one makes the arrangements. This year it’s Myrna’s turn. Charles is patriotic, a news addict, he knows more about Highland than anyone else and attends all civic meetings in Highland. Bob, Charles and I have lunch at least once a month and discuss and argue for 90 minutes. Frank Thomas and I have been good friends for almost twenty years. We met in a magic class and have often joined in presenting

shows. Frank’s hobby and habit is caring for the grounds of the Lutheran Church on Palm Avenue. He is also very patriotic. He and Betty are devoted to their two boys, David and John, and their grandchildren. They are regular church goers and they share lunch with Stella and me on most Thursdays. I value my friendships with Bob, Charles and Frank. I hope it continues for many more years. Amen. Selah. So be it.

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Colton: First and third Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 650 N. La Cadena Dr. Highland: Second and fourth 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 Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 35 Cajon St. Rialto: Second and fourth Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 150 S. Palm Ave. San Bernardino: First and third Monday, 3 p.m.; 300 N. “D” St.

fternoon Delight Dance Socials

All seniors, couples and singles, welcome at free dance socials. Opportunity to make new friends and remember music of our youth. Joslyn Senior Center: First and second Tuesday 2 p.m., 21 Grant St., Redlands (909) 798-7550. Redlands Community Center: Every third Friday 2 p.m., 111 Lugonia Ave., Redlands (909) 7987572. Highland Senior Center: Every fourth Tuesday 2 p.m., 3102 E. Highland Ave., Highland (909) 862-8104.

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The Democratic Luncheon Club of San Bernardino meet at noon on Fridays at Democratic Headquarters, 136 Carousel Mall (near the central glass elevator) in San Bernardino. For additional information visit website www.sbdems.com Speaker Schedule: 1/30 Clifton Peters III, Esq., President, San Bernardino City Library Foundation 2/6 Al Palazzo, Vision for San Bernardino 2/13 Mark Persico, San Bernardino Community Development Director Prospective Members and Visitors are Welcome. NOTICE: 2015 Dues of $15 are now due and payable. Please bring to the meeting or mail a check to PO Box 451, SB 92402. Thank you! ~ FPPC #1222022 ~ FIC #C0040845 Visit us at www.sbdems.com or our new Facebook page at www.facebook/SBDems.

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Redlands High School is hosting a four week baseball camp starting January 18. Redlands head coach Estevan Valencia will direct the program in conjunction with U.S. Baseball Academy. Classes are available for players in grades 112 and are limited to six players per coach. Sessions are offered in advanced hitting, pitching, catching, fielding and baserunning. Space is limited. Registration is now under way. For more information, visit www.USBaseballAcademy.com, or call toll-free 866-622-4487.

aturdays in the Park: Dog Walking and Cat Cuddling The Redlands Animal Shelter and Redlands Friends of Shelter Animals (REDFOSA) invite animal lovers to join us on the first Saturday of every other month at Sylvan Park for Saturdays in the Park: Dog Walking and Cat Cuddling. The next event will be Saturday, Feb. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays in the Park gives the adoptable pets at

he 4th Annual Unforgettable Heart Awards

Friday, February 13, 2015. Check-in at 11 am - Lunch 11:30am. -Join The Unforgettables Foundation for their annual event to be held at the Fox Event Center in Redlands. Honorary Chairman is Senator Mike Morrell. Event cost is $75. For more information or to RSVP contact Tim Evans at (909) 335-1600 or e m a i l tevans@theunforgettables.com

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Friday, February 27 from 8:30am to 2:30 pm.-at University of California, RiversideCommunity College Day is structured to provide students with pertinent information regarding the transfer process, support services, academic programs and student life. Workshops will include Chicano/Latino and Native American cultural awareness and empowerment. In addition, workshops and resources will be provided for undocumented students. For information call (951) 827-3821.

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Saturday, March 28-Join Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) at the free 9th Annual 5K Walk/Run & Fitness Expo. . Check-in begins at 7 a.m., and the Walk/Run begins at 8:30 a.m. An awards presentation will immediately follow the Walk/Run. The Walk/Run is an outreach effort designed to raise interest in regular exercise and healthy eating to help combat rising obesity and diabetes rates. The goal is to encourage individuals of all ages to improve the quality of their lives. The free Expo will offer basic health screenings, stay-healthy information, fun fitness activities and challenges for the entire family. ARMC is located at 400 North Pepper Ave., in Colton. Please, for everyone’s safety, no pets, skates, skateboards or bicycles. For more information go to: www.arrowheadmedcenter.org.

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Saturday, April 25 - the Assistance League of San Bernardino presents its 54th Annual Signature Headdress Ball "Circus Dreams." This annual event sponsors two major programs, Operation School Bell and the Dr. Earl R. Crane Children's Dental Health Center. The matinee and an evening gala will be held at the National Orange Show. For sponsorship and ticket information call: 909.862.0732

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Free Tax Preparation Offered Gateway Program helps youth offenders by CSUSB Accounting Students

5500 University Parkway, San must also bring W-2s, 1099s and Bernardino; parking is $5 other pertinent tax documents. Both husband and wife must be Fridays, Feb. 6-April 10, from present to sign joint returns. Free 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at: electronic filing is available. · Family Resource Center, Volunteers are unable to prepare 1525 W. Highland Ave., San tax returns for nonresident aliens, Bernardino small business owners, owners of · Family Service Association rental properties or those who are of Redlands, 612 Lawton St., married but filing separately. Redlands The VITA program is made possible through the generosity of the Saturdays, Feb. 7-April 11, Family Service Association of from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at: Redlands, the Family Resource Feldheym Library, 555 W. Center, Fontana Boys and Girls · 6th St., San Bernardino (closed Club, Inland Empire United Way, on Feb. 14) Norman Feldheym Library, the · Villa Del Norte Community Northtown Housing Development Center; 9997 Feron Blvd., Ran- Corporation and the San cho Cucamonga Bernardino Unified School Dis· Fontana Boys and Girls trict. Club, 7723 Almeria Ave., Other partners and sponsors inFontana (note different hours clude the Association of Governfrom 9 a.m.-3 p.m.) mental Accountants, CSUSB’s College of Business and Public “This year we are thrilled to wel- Administration, CSUSB’s Accome 10 experienced CSUSB counting Advisory Board, the alumni as supervisors at our six Business Alliance, Becker CPA resites on Wednesdays, Fridays, and view course and the Norman F. Saturdays. We already have 58 stu- Feldheym Library. Also included dents scheduled to work more than are the CPA firms of Eadie and 4,200 hours preparing taxes,” Payne; Rogers, Anderson, Malody Courts said. and Scott; and Soren, McAdam During the 2014 tax season, and Christenson. about 65 CSUSB volunteers For more information, visit the worked more than 5,000 hours VITA website at preparing nearly 2,000 federal and www.cbpa.csusb.edu/vita or constate tax returns, which infused tact Janet Courts at (909) 537more than $1.5 million back to the 3992, or by e-mail at local economy. vita@csusb.edu. Taxpayers who wish to partici- For more information about Cal pate in this program must bring State San Bernardino, contact the valid photo identification and So- university’s Office of Public AfWednesdays (February only), cial Security or ITIN cards for fairs at (909) 537-5007 and visit Feb. 4-25, from 1-6 p.m., at: each taxpayer, as well as for all de- http://news.csusb.edu. · Cal State San Bernardino, pendents claimed. There are no exJack Brown Hall, fourth floor; ceptions to this rule. Taxpayers tudents at Cal State San Bernardino who are majoring in accounting will offer free income tax preparation for eligible taxpayers Feb. 4 through April 11 at various locations throughout the Inland Empire. Tax preparation for low-income and elderly taxpayers who have a maximum income of $60,000 will be available at six San Bernardino County locations including the CSUSB campus. The service is sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service and the state Franchise Tax Board. “The CSUSB VITA program started more than 30 years ago offering services one afternoon a month at the former Central City Mall in front of J.C. Penney,” said Janet Courts, CSUSB accounting lecturer and coordinator of the VITA program. Donna Rantz, adjunct professor in CSUSB’s accounting and finance department and certified public accountant, will be joining Courts this year as co-coordinator of the VITA program. The student volunteers are certified at the advanced level in order to prepare basic federal and California resident tax returns, includthose with itemized ing deductions, earned income credit, education credit, dependent care credit and child tax credit. This year’s free tax assistance will be held at the following locations and no appointment is necessary.

reintegrate successfully

ing, obtaining high school diploBy MJ Duncan, or the GED, cultural and mumas Freelance Community Writer sical exposure, church and many outh offenders between more activities. the ages of 16 – 19 years “There are many facets to the who commit non-violent program,” Cronin explained. felonies are no longer sent to the When the participants reintegrate Department of Juvenile Justice, back into the community, they are but instead return to their county “absolutely a changed person.” of residence to seek localized sanc- One of the many resources Gatetions. In San Bernardino County way provides is the Baby Elmo that would be the Gateway Pro- Program, which helps participants gram under the direction of the with young children learn to deSan Bernardino County District velop love, nurture and to be gentle with their child. Gateway also Attorney’s Office. offers assistance in college enrollThe program was born out of and employment. One exment Senate Bill 81 that mandated the ample of a success story is a downsizing of prisons in Califorformer youth offender being acnia. In September of 2007 the cepted into Le Cordon Bleu. multi-faceted program was Once the participants are ready to founded in the county and serves reintegrated into the commube up to 40 youth. Gateway is a 12nity, extensive background checks 18 month program that prepares are conducted on the family they youth offenders to return to the will be residing with to ensure community to live a productive life style through the participation Gateway participants are surin innovative programs that ad- rounded by supportive influences to keep them on a successful and dress the needs of each youth. positive path. Youth do not live on During Phase I of the program their own because, according to the youth are detained in the JuveCronin, they need support. nile Detention and Assessment Once reintegrated into the comCenter. Upon promotion to Phase Gateway staff remain in munity II they are relocated to a more dorcontact with participants to ensure mitory-style living facility located continued success, to provide just outside the grounds of the whatever resources are needed, enJDAC. sure they remain drug free and According to Anesa Cronin, Division Director II at Gateway, continuously move forward. there are a myriad of resources to “In my heart and soul I believe in prepare the youth offenders to rehabilitation and the ability for a reintegrate into the community human being to change their that includes anger management lives,” Cronin said about the succlasses, drug and alcohol counsel- cess of the program.

Artist and Art Historian to Speak on “Jewish Art In T The Modern Era”

uth Weisberg, internationally renowned artist and art historian, will deliver an illustrated lecture on “Jewish Art in the Modern Era” with special attention to 19th and 20th century themes and artists. This lecture, open to the public, will be the 29th Annual Rabbi Norman F. Feldheym Memorial Lecture of Congregation Emanu El. It will be held on Tuesday, February 17th at 7:30 pm at Congregation Emanu El, 1495 Ford Street in Redlands. Weisberg is Professor of Fine Arts at the University of Southern California where she formerly served as Dean of the USC Roski School. She also directs the USC Initiative for Israeli Arts and Humanities. Her artwork has been shown around the world. The annual Rabbi Norman F. Feldheym Memorial Lecture was established following his death in 1985. Feldheym served as rabbi of Congregation Emanu El in San Bernardino from 1937 to 1971, after he served as Rabbi Emeritus until his death. He was acknowledged as one of the most influential and inspirational clergypersons

County Schools Office Closed For Presidents’ Holidays

he San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools office will be closed on Feb. 13, in observance of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, and Feb. 16, in

of the entire Inland Empire. The Central Library of San Bernardino as named in his honor. He had a special interest in art and was an early collector of the works of

Marc Chagall. Admission to the lecture is free. For further information please call the office of Congregation Emanu El at (909) 307-0400.

observance of George Washington’s birthday. The office will resume its normal hours of operation, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on Feb. 17.

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Inland-area business set sail for return of Los Angeles Boat Show

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the progressive insurance los angeles boat show docks at the los angeles convention center for its 60th show. the four-day event runs Feb. 19-22 with an added sailFest at burton w. chace park in Marina del rey. Dozens of inland empire businesses are among the vendors at this year’s event.

By Yazmin Alvarez, Community Writer

ith recent favorable temperatures outside, the dreams of taking to the water for a little fun in the sun are closer than ever, especially with the return of the Progressive Insurance Los Angeles Boat Show Feb. 19-22 at the Los Angeles Convention Center and Burton W. Chace Park in Marina del Rey. The long-running event, now in its 60th year, draws thousands annually to the four-day show which features hundreds of exhibitors including dozens from the Inland Empire, said Dave Geoffroy, vice president of National Marine Manufacturers Association West. “Boating has grown since the recent recession and people are wanting to get back to enjoying their lives,” Geoffroy said. “We’ve had over a 20 percent increase in attendance and see enthusiasts from around the world come to the show, not only for boats, but for

those vendors that aren’t necessarily nearby.” Inland-area businesses setting up shop at this year’s event include San Bernardino-based Hardin Marine Arrowhead, Fontana-based Flagzup, Ontario-based Johnson Marine Supplies, Inc., Inland Auto Boat and RV and Corona’s Jerky Jerks Jerky, seen at local Farmers Markets including Redlands’ Market Night. In addition to the 100-plus vendors, a boatload of vessels and water accessories will fill three halls of the convention center which will display new, state-ofthe-art boats ranging from entrylevel weekend family cruisers to million dollar yachts, plus thousands of the newest marine gadgets and gear. For those wanting to experience the show in the sunshine, the event also cruises into the Burton W. Chace Park in Marina del Rey, where the SailFest 2015 debuts with boats of all sizes and price ranges will be ready for attendees to board and buy. Along with

browsing the boats at the Marina del Rey location, attendees can learn to captain a boat with daily powerboating and sailing lessons. The dozens of seminars and interactive portions of the show are among some of the biggest draws, Geoffroy added. Interactive events this year include The Progressive Insurance Boat School offers virtual, handson education in a newly built boat school that is held on an actual boat; “Ocean in Motion,” an interactive boat replica with an indoor pool for instructional demos, a boating simulator and a seethrough motion sensor digital floor; Try It Cove, an indoors onthe-water experience at the LA Convention Center with activities including stand up paddle boarding, SCUBA and kayaking. The show will also feature plenty of kid-friendly activities including remote control sailboat races, toy boat building and Fishing Friendzy, a new catch and release fishing pond. More than 200 fish will be

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the progressive insurance los angeles boat show will feature plenty of hands-on activities for the entire family including paddleboarding on land.

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new this year will be a catch-and-release fishing pond, Fishing Friendzy, where children can reel one in.

brought out for the catch-and-release event—200 bluegill and 50 catfish—teaching children how to properly use various styles of fishing rods, said Fishing Friendzy representative Aaron Slater. “We can’t guarantee they’ll catch something, but we can guarantee they’ll have a good time.” The 2015 Progressive Insurance Los Angeles Boat Show runs noon to 9 p.m. Feb. 19 and 20, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Feb. 21 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa Street in Los Angeles. Show times at Burton W. Chace

Park, 13650 Mindanao Way in Marina del Rey are noon to 5 p.m. Feb. 19 and 20, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 21 and 22. Tickets are $12 for adults; youth 15 and younger accompanied by an adult can enter for free. Tickets can be purchased online at www.laboatshow.com or at the LA Convention Center box office. To learn more call 714-633-7581 or visit www.LosAngelesBoatShow.com.

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Cannabis Cup Brings Thousands to National Orange Show

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A couple looks at itinerary for the 2015 High Times Magazine Southern California Cannabis Cup. This is the third year the National Orange Show hosts the marijuana-friendly event.

By Anthony Victoria, Community Writer

annabis advocates, users, and patients convened at the National Orange Show this past weekend to learn more about the latest marijuana strains, products, and employment opportunities in the nation’s fastest growing industry. Over 25,000 people from across the U.S. traveled to San Bernardino to mark the beginning of High Times Magazine’s Cannabis Cup event that is devoted to providing information on legalization efforts and the industry’s latest developments—while also providing a cannabis-friendly environment for users of the substance. The Fourth Annual Southern California edition is the

opening of a year-long event tour that will also travel to Denver, San Francisco, Portland, and Clio, Michigan. The “How to Get a Top Pot Job in the Cannabis Industry” seminar that was presented by Weedhire, a career website specifically for employment within the legal cannabis industry, was one of several seminars and workshops that were organized by High Times. Other seminars were based around learning to cultivate your own marijuana, how to make edible marijuana products, and the importance of conducting cannabis business. High Times editor Dan Sky said before the event that he believes events like the Cannabis Cup will continue to help create the discourse needed to address the need for legalization in California. Sky

said the cannabis community is preparing for the 2016 Statewide Election. “A lot of people invest thousands of dollars to come out here to sell their products and inform people about Cannabis’ medicinal value,” he said. “With the upcoming elections happening in California in 2016, advocates are aiming towards legalization. Their momentum is unstoppable.” However, the momentum seems to be ineffective in San Bernardino due to a large backlash from city leaders. Marijuana dispensaries currently are illegal in the city and events such as Cannabis Cup oppose the goal of closing them down, according to San Bernardino Councilman Jim Mulvihill. “It’s encouraging behavior that’s banned within the city of San

Free tax preparation for low to moderate income taxpayers in Rialto

he San Bernardino County Transitional Assistance Department (TAD) is offering free tax preparation and efiling services for qualifying low to moderate income taxpayers through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Taxpayers can make appointments at local TAD offices or visit Rialto Library at 251 W. First Street in Rialto on February 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and March 13 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Services are available to eligible individuals and families who earned less than $53,000 in 2014. Tax returns are filed electronically, for both California and federal taxes. Taxpayers can call to make appointments and there are extended evening hours and Saturday appointments available. Walk-ins are also welcome. Bilingual tax preparation services are available.

Refunds may be received in as few as 7 days after acceptance. It is the tenth year that TAD has partnered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to offer free, accurate, certified tax preparation services through the VITA program. The VITA campaign is focused on increasing awareness of the Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC, which most VITA qualified taxpayers are eligible to receive. This credit was developed to help assist those who are in financial need as well as to reward employment. Every year, thousands of families miss out on this tax credit; money that could be used to help meet their families’ basic needs. The additional money that taxpayers receive from the EITC has proven to help boost the local economy. “For those who are eligible to receive this free service, it can pro-

vide life changing outcomes,” said Nancy Swanson, Director of Transitional Assistance. “The earned income credit can be a much needed financial boost for taxpaying individuals and families in our local community and we are proud to be partnering, once again, with the IRS on the VITA program.” For further information regarding VITA program eligibility requirements, please visit our VITA website at hs.sbcounty.gov/VITA or call (909) 252-4903 or (760) 5526175. Transitional Assistance Department is doing its part to help the community achieve the Countywide Vision by ensuring residents have the resources they need to provide the necessities of life to their families. Information on the Countywide Vision can be found at www.sbcounty.gov.

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Bernardino,” Mulvihill told the Press Enterprise on Saturday. “I just suspect this is going to cause a big influx of individuals who use marijuana. We’re probably going to see a lot more criminal behavior because of it.” National Orange Show events director Dan Jimenez said there has been no serious issues with crime in past events. In fact, Jimenez wishes the monthly magazine the best of luck. “They’re great to work with,” said Jimenez about High Times. “They don’t balk at security and are very cooperative. We definitely want them to be successful.” The event’s first day on Saturday February 7 featured live performances from renowned hip-hop artists and Cannabis advocates BReal of Cypress Hill and Rick Ross. B-Real, whose real name is Louis Freese, said the possibility of breathalyzers being utilized by law enforcement to test drivers for marijuana impairment may welcome more stigma from opponents. He urges that cannabis users be “smart and safe”, while also urging them to continue advocating for legalization. “Don’t give them a reason to be on your a**,” he said. “Just be safe and smoke at home...Keep advocating, learning, and spreading the word about Cannabis.”

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Kurt Vaillancourt of Hollywood believes the event was a bit unorganized, but said it was a great event overall. “There were some things that could have been organized a little better, but the cool atmosphere and the good music definitely made up for it,” he said. “It was a great experience.” National Organization for Reforming Marijuana Laws (NORML) volunteer Paul Dergarabedin said he was once again impressed by the diligent work demonstrated by High Times staff and volunteers and looks forward to seeing their growth as a production business. “High Times is no longer just a magazine, but also a production company,” Dergarabedin said. “All and all it was a good show put on by them and I commend the phenomenal job their staff and volunteers did in organizing this event.” Several more marijuana events are planned to take place later this year in San Bernardino.

Anthony Victoria is the Community Editor for the El Chicano and Colton Courier Newspapers and can be contacted at (909) 269-9585, or victoriaanthony91@gmail.com

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Coach Anderson, Arroyo Valley Focusing on CIF Playoffs

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Arroyo Valley Girls Basketball head coach Michael Anderson consulting his girls at halftime during their San Andreas League game at Rialto High School on Feb. 6.

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ichael Anderson should have been celebrating his team’s twenty-first straight victory and first league title in school history. Instead the Arroyo Valley Girls Basketball head coach is preparing for his seventh straight postseason appearance. He’s also hoping his team’s success will cast a shadow on the team’s unplanned controversy that arose after a large-margin victory. In their recent league game on February 6, the Lady Hawks (23-1, 8-0) defeated Anderson’s old team Rialto 47-29 to clinch the San Andreas League title and a possible top-seed ranking in the CIF-SS Division I-A playoffs. Despite another dominant winning performance that included senior Nidirah Stephens’ 21 point showing on offense, Anderson insisted that his team’s performance was far from exemplary.

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“He sets the precedence over any coach or role model,” Nidirah Stephens said about Anderson. “His perseverance is truly amazing.”

“Our skill set and talent level I believe is a lot higher than what our play demonstrated tonight,” Anderson said. “We were a lot stronger than the opposition on the front line. I told my girls to relax and settle down and focus on the game and they did.” Arroyo Valley has improved immensely since Anderson took over the program last year. After finishing 6-22 in the 2012-13 season (the year Anderson won his fifth consecutive league title at Rialto High School), the Lady Hawks clinched a playoff appearance after finishing 16-12 (83 in league) under Anderson. Anderson said the team’s accomplishments have been overshadowed by the controversy surrounding their 161-2 victory over Bloomington High School that in recent weeks was a hot debated topic across the nation. ESPN’s Keith Olbermann recently named Anderson as one of the “worst people in the sports world.” He was suspended for two games by the school administration.

Anderson said that he was not trying to embarrass the opposition by running up the score. His team had won four previous games by at least 70 points, and Bloomington had already lost a game by 91. He said the experience did not deter him, but was a learning experience for everyone. “It’s a learning experience for everybody,” said Anderson. “The adversity that has came along with it has helped us to work harder.” Stephens, also one of the team’s captains, said she admires Anderson’s perseverance and has enjoyed playing under him these past two seasons. “He sets the precedence over any coach or role model,” she said. “His perseverance is truly amazing. Not everyone could overcome harsh criticism like that and continue to coach. We’re a month away from that incident and we’re just trying to move on.” Anderson said for a while his players were trying “too-hard” to win games for him, instead of playing their easy full-court, pressing, and half-court games. He only hopes his team continues to perform at a highlevel. “The girls and I have such a close relationship that sometimes they try to take matters into their own hands so to speak,” said Anderson. “They say they try to win games for me, but I don’t need that. Our talent level and skill set is enough for me to be satisfied. We’ve been separating ourselves from other teams because of our skill set, our coaching staff, and because of our hard work.” Anderson said his team’s accomplishment of winning the school’s first league title in Girls Basketball in school history was an achievement they should be proud of, but remained confident that his team has further goals to fulfill ahead. “It doesn’t surprise me,” Anderson said. “The blessings and success level I’ve achieved through coaching has been because of my hard work. We are among the top teams in the region and I think we can win it all.”

CSUSB drops doubleheader

By Richard Dawson

al State San Bernardino’s baseball team is ready for Holy Names University to leave town. After falling 10-5 to Holy Names (5-1) on Friday, the CSUSB (0-4) lost both games of a doubleheader on Saturday to the school from Oakland by scores of 11-4 and 74. Things started out well in Game 1 as first baseman Warren Fishback hit a solo home run in the Coyotes half of the second to tie the game at 1. However, things snowballed in the wrong direction during the third inning when the Hawks roughed up starter Kamden Haglund for five runs. A walk and a hit batter put two on with two outs for Holy Names. Haglund worked his way to a 1-2 count on Christopher Gnos, but the next pitch was singled to left for the first of five consecutive singles for the Hawks and a 6-1 lead. It remained that way until Holy Names added four runs in the seventh, which included a three-run homer by Dufford off CSUSB reliever Chris Neff, which made it 10-1. Down 11-1, the Coyotes scored three runs in the eighth. Jose Hernandez and William Ouellette walked and singled to start the inning. Grant Buchanan kept it going with a RBI double to score Hernandez and Fishback added a sac-fly that scored Ouellette.

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Short stop William Ouellette had two hits during the Coyotes Game 1 loss.

Aaron Owen, who had four hits in the game, followed by singling home Buchanan. In the second game, CSUSB scored four runs on five hits in the first inning, highlighted by a tworun double by Owen to take a 4-1 lead. The bats went cold after that as the Coyotes mustered just one hit the remainder of the game as Hawks starter Micah Ashburn found a groove. Holy Names scored two runs in the third, one run in the seventh and three more in the eighth to claim the 7-4 win.

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Third baseman Bryce Harrison dives while trying to tag a Holy Names base runner.

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Auto Club Speedway hosts IE National Signing Day

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Colton's Lavonte Wilson poses with his mother along with IE Sports Net radio hosts Brian Arrington (right) and Eddie Talbert, Jr. (left).

By Richard Dawson, Community Sports Writer

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Several high school football players announced their college commitments during the 2nd Annual "Inland Empire" National Signing Day at the Autoclub Speedway in Fontana on Wednesday, February 4.

Zimore Zigler (center) of Carter high school committed to San Jose State.

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ollege football might be in the offseason but recruiting season reached its pinnacle last week. Top recruits around the country announced their college commitments, including many from the Inland Empire. However, until last year there was no one platform for a collective group of local players to share their decisions with the public. That changed thanks to IE Sports Net radio personalities Brian Arrington and Eddie Talbert Jr., who for the second straight year hosted the “Inland Empire” National Signing Day, this year the event was held at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana. “We realized there was no national signing day for the Inland Empire,” said Arrington. “When I came out here (from LA) I realized there was a need for it. There is a lot of good talent out here, Blake Barnett (Corona Santiago) just went to Alabama, kids are going to Oregon and Arizona State. We wanted to bring it to the forefront.” This year the group consisted of 10 local players, including Zamore Ziglar and Daijon McFoy (Rialto Carter) and LeVonte Wilson (Colton).

Ziglar signed his letter of intent with San Jose State, McFoy with Dixie State in Utah, and Wilson with Chadron State College in Nebraska. The media room at the Auto Club Speedway was overflowing with friends and family there to support each of the players. Arrington and Talbert Jr. gave each player a few minutes to explain their journey and decision making process. Last year the event was held at the Ontario Dave and Buster’s, but the need for a larger venue prompted them to look elsewhere. “I am a Fontana resident,” said Arrington. “I reached out to Autoclub Speedway, we pitched them the idea and they loved it. They were very gracious to have us. It just shows we are getting bigger and better.” Donnie Green (Upland), Michael Neal and Khaylan Thomas (Etiwanda), Jihree Stewart (Corona Centennial), Tevita Mounga (Vista Murrieta), Remmy Nerio (Arlington), and Robert Evans (Silverado) were the other players that attended the event. IE Sports Net can be heard on NBC Radio Sports affiliate KCAA 1050 AM/Inland Empire and seen weekly on KVMD-TV Ch 23/Los Angeles.

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County museum exhibit brings legendary mountain men to life

By Yazmin Alvarez, Community Writer

everal hundred were taken back in time Friday night into an era of legendary mountain men during a preview night for the San Bernardino County Museum’s newest exhibit, “Turn Left at the Rockies: Mountain Men in San Bernardino County, 1826 to 1850. “Turn Left at the Rockies” introduces visitors to mountain men, the legendary fur traders of the Rocky Mountains who came to southern California between 18261850. The exhibit showcases artifacts, extracts from their own personal journals, several hands-on displays including the chance to touch real beaver and animal furs hunted and trapped by mountain men. Beaver fur was a highly valued commodity in the eighteenth and nineteenth century. In North America, beaver was first acquired by trade with Native Americans, but in the early 1800s fur companies began organized trapping expeditions. These companies were so efficient that beaver quickly became scarce, and the search for new beaver streams began, according to a museum press release. The special preview night offered Museum Association members a glimpse into the time period by bringing the era to life with performances, live music, demonstrations and story telling by the mountain man himself, “Jedidiah Smith.” “Mountain man Jedediah Smith set off in search of beaver streams in 1826, and his path south brought him to the Colorado River and across the Mojave Desert to

Mission San Gabriel, the first American to enter California overland. His trailblazing path was followed by other trappers and traders, at first seeking fur, then California horses and mules, and finally gold,” explained museum officials. “The period of time between 1826 and 1850 was selected as the focus of the exhibit because those few years were a time of amazing change in California,” said Jennifer Reynolds, museum media specialist. “Southern California transitioned from the Spanish Mission era to the Mexican Rancho era, and then, with the discovery of gold and the Gold Rush, plunged into statehood. Former mountain men like Kit Carson, Isaac Slover, John Brown Sr., James Waters, and others were right in the middle of these events, right here in our county.” In an effort to make exhibit openings more family-focused, the San Bernardino County Museum Association and San Bernardino County Museum are launching more interactive events and programs like Friday night’s showcase to help explore history, said Museum Director Leonard Hernandez. Several former mountain men were instrumental in the development of the state of California and the county of San Bernardino and the preview night offered a neat component to the exhibit opening because it highlights those that came through, stayed and established the San Bernardino-area,” Hernandez said. “Some of those (men) were notorious, some famous… the rest you have to see yourself,” he said. The museum and museum asso-

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A new exhibit at the san bernardino county museum explores the time of “mountain men,” legendary fur traders of the rocky mountains who came to southern california between 1826 and 1850.

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A reenactor playing mountain man, fur trader, and explorer James beckwourth shares his story with children at the opening of the san bernardino county museum’s newest exhibit, turn left at the rockies: mountain men in san bernardino county, 1826 to 1850.

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