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February 19, 2015

Unforgettables award “Biggest Hearts” of Inland Empire

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the fourth annual Unforgettables Biggest hearts awards luncheon recognized dozens of groups from the area for supporting the foundation. Valentine’s Day. cheon Feb. 13 at the center, recogBy Yazmin Alvarez And these “big hearts” showed nizing and honoring some of the “Biggest Hearts” of the Inland oving hearts filled the Fox it’s better to give than receive. The Unforgettables Foundation Events Center in Redlands Big Hearts, cont. on next pg. but it wasn’t for held its fourth annual awards lun-

Queens, kings command the stage at CSUSB annual drag show

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morgan mcmichaels doesn’t let a hurt foot stop her act at the annual cSUSB drag show. By Yazmin Alvarez

t was a night of makeup and mayhem at Cal State San Bernardino Feb. 11 as the biggest queens and kings of the

Inland Empire took to the stage for The Pride Center’s annual drag show—“Yaaass! A Night of Drag.” The event, which celebrates and promotes gender, featured 10

amateur performers from the area and a handful of professionals, including popular drag performers and stars of the LogoTV netDrag, cont. on next pg.

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eeling a little spontaneous behind the lens while you’re out? Take a snapshot of something you did! Did something catch your eye? Was there an unbelievable sunset? Did you spot a crazy looking critter or see the most adorable cat or dog? The Inland Empire has so many places for great sceneries and there are so many opportunities and moments to capture out there and I want to see your photos! We all want to see your photos! A new photo series called “iSeeIE” begins with IECN and it’s all about what locals spy in the area. I’m not looking for selfies (unless it’s an “in the moment” photo of you with someone amazing like this photo of me with Lincoln-who knew he had such a sense of humor after all these years!) or your outfit of the day, makeup of the day or throwback Thursday or whatever photo. Besides, those aren’t fun. And not fun doesn’t win. That’s right. There’s a chance to win something here! Depending on what I want to see, or ideas submitted, I may have a photo project/scavenger hunt involved. Probably something to do with food or cookies or cats… but that explanation will come each week. From there, I’ll choose a photo from those submitted and I’ll publish it in the paper, online and on our Instagram page! The winner gets tickets, vouchers, coupons or whatever I can pull out of my hat, to something fun to do in the IE. The point here—See it? Capture it. Send photos over to my email: iecn.yazmin@gmail.com and tag your photos on our Instagram: @iecn_onthebeat. Use the hashtags #iSeeIE and #iecn for your photo to be featured. Who knows, you could have the winning shot!

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Unforgettables founder Tim Evans at the 4th annual Biggest Hearts awards luncheon. ers, said Tim Evans, founder of the Big Hearts, cont. from front organization. “They all have great hearts,” he Empire who have assisted the said. foundation to help provide care and Groups honored ranged from support to local families who have nonprofits in the local community lost a child to illness, crime or an to those in the High Desert. accident. The foundation provides Lea Michelle Cash of Rialto’s financial assistance to families with Brightest Star Inc. was humbled to limited resources to help offset the receive recognition for all the work costs of providing a dignified bur- she does to help local youth. ial following the death of a child. “This proves that all the work, Last year, they helped more than everything behind what we all do, 250 families. Friday’s awards doesn’t go unseen. I’m thankful for thanked all who helped in doing so. this.” Emcee for the event, Stan Morrison, called upon dozens of award recipients to the stage for their grand “thank you” for their contributions toward the foundation. Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter Award recipients represented with Inland Empire Community more than 100 area nonprofits that Newspapers and can be reached have “selflessly given to help oth- at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com.

Great capture from C.J. Ellington of eerie fog covering the Mt View Ave. bridge in Loma Linda!

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Tim Evans recognizes Stan Morrison as The Unforgettables Foundation Volunteer of the Year.

CSUSB annual Pride Center Drag Show. Drag, cont. from front

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Unforgettables founder Tim Evans with Abbey Umali and Eileen Hards during the fourth annual Biggest Hearts awards luncheon.

work show, “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” Morgan McMichaels, Sonique and the crowd reveler, Pandora Boxx. The show is an opportunity to showcase that “gender can be a performance and used in various styles,” said Jorge Rivera, lead program assistant at the Pride

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Center. “It’s a chance to see that gender is really fluid. It’s exciting.” And the crowd agreed. Chants and cheers from students and community supporters filled the Santos Manuel Student Union Events Center during the threehour event. The annual drag show is the Pride Center’s staple event.

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Words to Think About: Religion and War

By G. W. Abersold Ph.D.

History professor that I had in graduate school often said words to the effect that, “more wars have been started since the beginning of recorded history over religions than for any other reason.”

The older I get the more I’ve come to believe his statement. Not just for the last 100 years but also back in antiquity. The ancient shamans also perpetrated wars and conflicts. Historians speculate that from the beginning of religion there were at least 10,000 gods. Shamans were the earliest and they were tribal oriented. The deities focused on fertility and agriculture. As civilizations developed, religions became more structured and more dominant. They also were very localized. Good examples were Egyptians and Sumerians. They would have gods for every occasion. However, Egypt for a limited time was monotheistic. Many of these ancient religions practiced human sacrifice. Then came Abraham and the beginning of Judaism around 2085 B.C.E. (Before the Christian Era.) Religion moved from a tribal focus

to a national focus. Hinduism is dated about 1500 B.C.E.; Buddhism from 500 B.C. E.; Christianity from 30 A.D.’ and Islam 610 A.D. All of the religions have had splinter groups. These religions are unique in that they have international influences. A few like Mithraism, Shintoism, Confucianism, Bahia, Taoism, Jainism, and a few others are considered national religions. A biblical historian has calculated the number of men, women and children that were slaughtered in the land of Canaan, ostensibly at God’s behest to have been ten (10) million. The Old Testament was written by men that had an agenda. They baptized their views by using the name of God as the author. For instance; the Jews were God’s chosen people and the land was given by God. By the way, this view is endorsed by Israeli’s leading archeologists and historians.

Annual Latino Book & Family Festival to be Held at CSUSB

alifornia State University, San Bernardino will host the third annual Latino Book & Family Festival in spring 2015. CSUSB and Latino Literacy Now, founded by Edward James Olmos, have joined with Kiwanis of Greater San Bernardino and Liberia Del Pueblo to bring back the Latino Book and Family Festival to CSUSB. The Latino Book & Family Festival will be held at the university’s Santos Manuel Student Union on Saturday, May 2, to advocate the importance of youth literacy and education. The event, which will be held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., is open to the public with free admission. Family First Events and Catering will be selling food and refreshments on site. The event will bring more than 50 award-winning authors to the university to promote literacy and education in our communities. Proceeds will be used to fund scholarships and youth programs.

A wide array of activities are planned for families to enjoy, including arts and crafts for children and educational workshops for adults, as well as entertainment consisting of Aztec dancers, Ballet Folklórico dance performances and book readings from various authors. “Conjunto Esperado” will be back once again to perform a series of Norteño music for everyone to enjoy. This event will feature author Judith Valles, long-time educator and former mayor of San Bernardino. Her new release “Como Decía Mi Mamá: As My Mother Would Say,” is a collection of sayings her mother would refer to in times that required a perspective to explain a specific incident or time. She will be reading a selection from her new book. There will be a book signing afterward. Community members of all ages and families are encouraged to participate and learn about new opportunities to stress the importance of reading to youth while expanding one’s personal collection

of best-seller books. Organizers are inviting local school districts to participate and to share the news of this educational event throughout the community to motivate parents to bring their families and enjoy a day of literacy. Young students will also have the opportunity to enter an essay and art contest that is sponsored by Cesar Caballero, dean of the CSUSB Pfau Library and his wife, Sue. For more information, visit the Latino Book & Family Festival Facebook page www.facebook.com/IELBFF. Local and regional authors interested in reading or participating, contact Jim Sullivan, executive director, Latino Literacy Now at jims37@twc.com or (858) 6038680. For inquiries about sponsorship, vendor tables, contact Iwona Contreras icontrer@csusb.edu or (909) 537-3447.

San Bernardino Public Library Hosts Water Conservation Workshops

he Inland Empire Resource Conservation District (IERCD) in partnership with the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District (SBVWMD) will be hosting two Water Conservation Presentations in February at the Norman F. Feldheym and Howard M. Rowe Libraries. The Feldheym Library workshop will be on Thursday, February 19th at 4:00 pm at 555 West 6th Street San Bernardino, CA. The Rowe Library presentation will be on Tuesday, February 24th at 6:00 pm located at 108 East Marshall Boulevard, San Bernardino, CA 92404. There will be a third presentation on Tuesday, March 24th at 6:00 PM at the Villasenor Branch Library located at 525 N. Mt. Vernon Ave., San Bernardino, CA

92411. Over 60% of household water consumption is from outdoor water use, making it imperative for homeowners to shift their conservation efforts outside. In addition, for over one year, the state of California has been in a drought state of emergency, as announced by Governor Jerry Brown in early 2014. This comprehensive program will discuss the current state of the drought in our region and water conservation techniques inside and outside the home. The program will also cover rebates available to homeowners which can aid in the conservation efforts. There will also be a strong emphasis on planting and design basics for drought tolerant gardens. Ample time for questions will be provided, as well as many infor-

mational brochures and giveaways. The IERCD is a public agency that provides preservation, restoration, and education and outreach services to over 25 cities and unincorporated communities in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. The District operates under the guiding principle that the quality of the environment determines the corresponding quality of life, and works accordingly to improve local habitat sustainability for the benefit of all area dependent species. These programs are free and open to the public. For more information contact Linda Yeh at 909381-8238, the library’s website at www.sbpl.org, or Katie Heer, Project Manager at kheer@iercd.org 909-799-7407 x102

The Hindu religion was the originator of the Indian “cast system.” Mahatma Ghandi fought this system but it is still prominent in India today. President Obama has been the object of severe criticism because of his mentioning-in his National Prayer Breakfast-the war of the Crusades between Christianity and Islam. And the Catholic and Protestant Inquisitions. What he said is true. I do not wish to belabor this view, but more recent history. When Cortez swept into Mexico in the early 1500’s, there were twenty (20) million Mexican Indians. By the beginning of the 1600’s, Mexicans were only 1 million. Nineteen million had been killed or died of diseases brought by Christians from Europe. It was done under the name of Jesus. Who brought most of the slaves from Africa to the Americas? I heard a black college professor the other day say that “sixteen (16) million blacks were brought to North and South America as slaves.” Most of them were made captives by the Muslims and they were transported by white European slave ships by Christian slave owners. An example. Sir John Hawkins was the first slave-ship captain to bring Africans to the Americas. He was an avowed Christian and his ship was called “the good ship Jesus.” The captain and his ship left England in October 1562.

In my opinion, President Obama did not go far enough in his indictment of major religions. Most of our founding fathers were slave owners. The Southern Baptist Church and the Southern Methodist Church were both founded on the principle of slavery and the Civil War. I pastored for eight (8) years in Florida in the 50’s. I saw firsthand the injustice toward blacks-education, jobs, prejudice. The Klu Klux Klan was made up primarily of Methodists and Baptists. The Civil War, in my opinion was a religious war. Let’s go back further in time. To the slaughter, enslavement, mistreatment, of Native Americans. Who perpetrated all three? Christians. The Puritans, the Catholics, the Protestants. The justification and disclaimers were based on the Bible. The “Mark of Cain” was falsely used as “the color of blacks.” The bigotry of Christianity toward blacks, Jews, Muslims, gays and others is being perpetrated by fundamentalist ministers like: Pat Robertson, John Hagee, Jimmy Swaggart and others of their ilk. It has been aptly said that each of us is entitled to our own opinions, but we are not entitled to our own set of facts. In this article I have not only expressed my opinions but I have supported those opinions with the facts that history has recorded. Amen. Selah. So be it.

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Yazmin Alvarez

iSeeIE Photo Series: Get out, see it, capture it!

ooking for something to do this weekend?

Well here’s your chance! I’ve compiled a few unique and not-to-miss events taking place in the next few days throughout the Inland Empire and a sneak peak into other happenings in the next weeks. And if you’re feeling a little spontaneous behind the lens while you’re out, take a snapshot of something you did.. Did something catch your eye? Was there an unbelievable sunset? Did you spot a crazy looking critter or see the most adorable cat or dog? The Inland Empire has so many places for great sceneries and there are so many opportunities and moments to capture out there and I want to see your photos! We all want to see your photos! I’m starting a new photo series called iSeeIE and it’s all about what locals spy in the area. See a llama downtown waiting outside of the pizza shop? A dog on it’s hind legs? A group of warbirds taking flight over the Inland sky? Take a picture and send it over to me! I’m not looking for selfies (unless it’s an “in the moment” photo of you with someone amazing like the photo of me with Lincoln on the front cover) or your outfit of the day, makeup of the day or throwback Thursday or whatever photo. Besides, those aren’t fun. And not fun doesn’t win. That’s right. There’s a chance to win something here! Depending on what I want to

see, or ideas submitted, I may have a photo project/scavenger hunt involved. Probably something to do with food or cookies or cats… but that explanation will come each week. From there, I’ll choose a photo from those submitted and I’ll publish it in the paper, online and on our Instagram page! The winner gets tickets, vouchers, coupons or whatever I can pull out of my hat, to something fun to do in the IE. The point here—See it? Capture it. Now get out and explore! For the time being, send photos to my email: over iecn.yazmin@gmail.com as I get things going for this series and tag your photos on our Instagram: @iecn_onthebeat. Use the hashtags #iSeeIE and #iecn for your photo to be featured. Who knows, you could have the winning shot! So what are you waiting for... get out and see the I.E! And congrats to our first winner, C.J. Ellington. He snapped a photo of some eerie fog over the Mt View Ave. bridge in Loma Linda! Thanks C.J! C.J.’s photo can be seen in this week’s edition of the Inland Empire Weekly on page 2. To kickstart the series, join the Redlands Area Historical Society as they host two walking tours Feb. 21 at 9 a.m. and March 7 at 9 a.m. Part 1 of the Eureka Street walking tour begins Feb.21 at the corner of Eureka Street and West Palm Avenue. This first tour of Eureka will travel north to Fern Avenue and then return to West Palm Avenue. Fee is $10. The homes on Part 1 were built in the 1950s in the 700 block and in the 1920s in the 600 block. The 700 block defines the 1950s with carports, cul-de-sacs and the California Ranch style. The 600 block captures the Dike and Logie Subdivision with monumental street decor, revival architecture, a few California bungalows and a street-tree theme of incense cedars. The 500 block of Eureka has a designated historic district with the Garrett Huizing California bungalow homes. Cobblestone porch piers, rock garden features, open verandas, low roof lines, protruding rafters and ribbon driveways for the new auto machines adorn this unique neighborhood. Redlands Area Historical Society membership forms and Historical Society publications are available at the end of the tours.

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Cut ties with countries with inhumane policies

The latest violence — burning alive a human and releasing a video on the Internet as proof — is the last straw. We need to bring home our military personnel and government officials in those countries fighting each other under the pretense of religion. It is money they are fighting over!

Bring the troops home and put them along our borders. No one enters except through the gate. This applies to Mexico as well. If the government can’t protect their people and the people won’t fight for their freedom, they’re on their

own. Don’t come crying to us for product, which we have enough of our dreams — we fought for ours. in our own country. Mexico’s government can’t find the people responsible for burning When people are cutting off heads, burning each other, using 43 students. Give me a break. children to kill, wrapping themWe need to cut our ties with selves with explosives, it’s time to countries that deny basic human cut them lose. rights under the guise of religion (drugs in the case of Mexico). I’m not condoning violence, I’m Even those we helped have promoting staying away from it to warped values for their less fortu- protect our own. nate. These countries destroy their Victor P. Lopez, children and the adults do nothing San Bernardino to protect them. We don’t have to pretend to be doing humanitarian services for them and buy their

Eco-friendly Hawaii way ahead of California

We’re writing to commend the environmentally-caring people in Hawaii. We spent Christmas in Kona and were pleased to discover that, unlike the political/business wars occurring in California, Hawaii has taken the plastic-bag ban completely seriously.

complaining; that’s fine with us; it seems to be ingrained in the island culture. And at Walmart they take it even further — there are no bags at all, either plastic or paper! You either bring your own cloth bags or you are informed that you can buy them for 50 cents each, or you can carry your stuff out in both arms At the KTA Super Store in (and we saw a bit of that). Keauhou, only paper bags are used and you are automatically charged 5 cents per bag, without the cashier Advertisement even informing you. We’re not Another forward-thinking step

he fact that Big Tobacco is in favor of keeping the status quo on age-related tobacco sales should tell us we should change it to 21. Big Tobacco is not interested in our health or that of our children — only the dotted line. And they know that the older one gets, the less likely they are to start smoking. I’m sure they will spend millions

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to defeat any law intended to keep Frankly, I’d rather my grandchilkids from smoking — they always dren eat at a not-so-clean restauhave. rant than be able to buy death-producing cigarettes at an They have now settled on nanny earlier age. If I had my way, cigalaws and how they are interfering rettes would be sold only in the with our so-called freedoms. What middle of a busy freeway during about seat belts or clean eating es- rush hour. tablishments? We don’t hear them or others complaining about those Patricia A. Haight, laws. Pasadena

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Hawaii has taken is the application of the sales tax to services, not just purchases. Again, Hawaii is ahead of California as we move increasingly to a service-based rather than consumption-based society.

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tracted the disease over the vacation. To think that progress made during my lifetime to eradicate these horrors might be overturned makes me very angry. To the parents who don’t believe in vaccines: Fine, do as you wish, but find some alternative for your child’s education. Public schools are not for you. Mary Jaramillo, Rialto

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Jerry Tarkanian, Frank Zappa career's began at Antelope Valley High

By Harvey M. Kahn

erry Tarkanian lived at 839 Robin Hood Lane during his coaching career at Redlands High School. The recent passing of the man many considered an outlaw, made the Robin Hood Lane residence the perfect name for the controversial coach. Tarkanian made the National Basketball Hall of Fame for many reasons beyond winning 761 games at the College Division I level. He was a Robin Hood who rescued many a teen from a life of crime. In 1959, at Redlands High, Tark made it glamorous to play defense. By 1960, he led RHS to the CBL championship. Tark's bio states he was 28-years-old when he came from Antelope Valley High to coach at Redlands. Coincidently, Tark was coaching at Antelope Valley High at the same time rock hall of fame member Frank Zappa was a student. Tark and Zappa are both dead now, yet they had some mutually beneficial characteristics. Each performed well before large audiences. Both made it to the top of their respective fields. Zappa as guest director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and Tarkanian as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs. They both had an affinity for the little guy and underdogs. Just as important they had a natural knowledge about the inner workings of the media. Tarkanian often wrote hand writ-

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--Just missed Joan Baez at Redlands High

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While at Antelope Valley High School in 1959 Frank Zappa (L) possibly edited stories for the school newspaper about its basketball coach at the time Jerry Tarkanian.

ten, individualized press releases to local reporters Garland Rose, Claude Anderson and Gordon Verrell. There are first hand reports of Tark and Zappa granting priority to reporters from small weekly newspapers instead of first talking to those from more influential large dailies. The New York Times reported that Tarkanian locked the locker room door on its reporters when he coached the Spurs. Likewise, Zappa allegedly locked the door on the Los Angeles Times at the Swing Auditorium while talking to a reporter from a weekly. They both were said to trust people.

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ur 2015 summer conference applications are now available. The 2015 Leadership Conference is set to take place Sunday, June 28th through Friday, July 3rd at Idyllwild Pines Camp, Idyllwild, CA. Please share with students who may be interested. For the first time, IEFLP will now allow students to register online! Delegate application deadline April 1, 2015. Staff application deadline March 15, 2015. Applications are now available he San Bernardino Public online at : http://www.iefl.org Library is presenting “The Voice of King” in recognition of Black History Month on Thursday, February 26, 2014 at 2:00 PM. Dr. Dennis Morgan Brown will re-enact the speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., present the historical events of the time, and will be joined by a three piece band performing music of the era. Dr. Brown has presented this program all across the country and has spoken before the State Assembly, the Senate at the State Capitol, the Mayor’s mansion in Los Angeles, and at the Martin Luther King Center for Social Change in Atlanta, Georgia. This free program will be located in the Bing Wong Auditorium at the Feldheym Library at 555 West Sixth St., San Bernardino. Contact Linda Adams Yeh at 909.381.8238 or visit www.sbpl.org for more information.

Tark coached only the 1959-60 and 1960-61 seasons at Redlands High. It was also in 1960 that Zappa recorded his first songs in the studios of the former KMEN radio studio in Highland. Zappa was also performing within earshot of Tark in San Bernardino lounges. It could not be verified if Tark or Zappa ever knew each other, but they had to have at least crossed paths at Antelope Valley. Zappa was a reporter on the school paper when Tark was the basketball coach.. For sure they both drank that same desert water because something gave them each the flare for the dramatic. Tark had the audacity

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to sue the NCAA and take them to the Supreme Court. Zappa once shockingly took a bowel movement onstage in front of a live audience. Classmates who knew Zappa at AVHS stated on a school blog site that he was already a musical genius as a teen and they were not surprised at his eventual stardom. Al Sanchez has been associated with Redlands High since he graduated from the school in 1951. Sanchez saw and heard all the school's great personalities, from Tarkanian's coaching to the singing of Joan Baez. "There was no doubt about Joan Baez. Once you heard her voice, you knew it." Sanchez did not say that he could predict Tark's future. He did say that once Tark accepted the head coaching job at Riverside City College, it became obvious about the national success that would follow. "Tarkanian got along with everyone in Redlands. I think it was because he was so likeable that helped him succeed. He just kept amazing people," recalled Sanchez. "He was close friends with Frank Serrao, another great coach from Redlands. I'm not sure if knowing Frank helped him in the future. There was just something different about Tarkanian." Tarkanian was constantly accused of bringing in academically ineligible ringers during his 40year college coaching career. It something that still exists, but they

say Tark took it a step further. During his career, he coached 60 players who were drafted by the NBA. His first was 1961 RHS graduate Dan Wolthers. Jim Weatherwax said he played two years for Tarkanian at RHS. He did not comment about Tarkanian as a coach, but considered Frank Serrao at Redlands as good as any coach. Weatherwax had a lot to compare from. He played basketball for Tark and football for coach Serrao at RHS and for Vince Lombardi in the NFL. Tarkanian coached against the great Citrus Belt League coaches of the era. Dick Adair at SBHS. Tom Morrow at Colton. Tom Williams at Ramona. Kent Hayden at Yucaipa. Jim Blake of Chaffey and Bob Webster at Pacific. "Tarkanian was a great guy. He wasn't stuck on himself," said Hayden. "He got kids from the ghetto who would never had a chance without him. "I never thought about him going on to become famous. You don't think that far in advance. We worked together to get the first basketball summer league started in 1959 in Redlands." Tarkanian recruited center Ted Page from Yucaipa High to play on his 1964 state championship team at RCC. Tark won three straight California Junior College championships at RCC and lost another in overtime. "Jerry Tarkanian spoke at our first Yucaipa High basketball banquet in 1960," said Hayden.

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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.

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breads. ARMC partners with the Southland Farmers Market Association on the weekly market to help promote health and wellness to the The Democratic Luncheon Club community. 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.sb- Redlands High School is hosting a four week baseball camp starting dems.com January 18. Redlands head coach Speaker Schedule: NOTICE: 2015 Dues of $15 are Estevan Valencia will direct the now due and payable. Please program in conjunction with U.S. bring to the meeting or mail a Baseball Academy. Classes are check to PO Box 451, SB 92402. available for players in grades 112 and are limited to six players Thank you! ~ FPPC #1222022 per coach. Sessions are offered in ~ FIC #C0040845 Visit us at www.sbdems.com or advanced hitting, pitching, catchour new Facebook page at ing, fielding and baserunning. Space is limited. Registration is www.facebook/SBDems. now under way. For more informaallet Folklorico tion, visit www.USBaseballAcadCultural Classes emy.com, or call toll-free 866-622-4487.

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Mondays 5:30-6:30 5-11yrs, Mondays 6:30-8:30 11-adult. No charge. 951-233-7027. Knights of All seniors, couples and singles, Columbus, 740 Pennsylvania St., welcome at free dance socials. Colton, Ca. Opportunity to make new friends he Inland Empire and remember music of our youth. Joslyn Senior Center: First and Prime Time second Tuesday 2 p.m., 21 Grant Choraliers St., Redlands (909) 798-7550. Saturdays from 10am-12pm Redlands Community Center: Come Sing with The Inland EmEvery third Friday 2 p.m., 111 Lupire Prime Time Choraliers as they gonia Ave., Redlands (909) 798begin a new season on Tuesday, 7572. January 7, 9:00 AM. Rehearsals Highland Senior Center: Every are held each Tuesday Morning. at fourth Tuesday 2 p.m., 3102 E. St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 785 Highland Ave., Highland (909) No. Arrowhead Ave., San 862-8104. Bernardino, CA 92401 (corner of ommunication Arrowhead and 8th).

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for Three consecutive Tuesdays from 6PM to 9PM. March 10th first class, March 17th, March 24th All Materials will be supplied. Total cost is $35.00 for all three classes. A $20.00 deposit will be realRTA Bi-monthly quired before classes start and the balance of $15.00 is due on the first Meeting day of class. National Organge Show Gallery, 689 South E St., San Wednesday, February 25 at Bernardino, Ca. 92408. Contact 11am.-at Blessed John CXXIII Theresa 909-553-1100 or email Catholic Church, 222 E. Easton woodblockart@aol.com St., Rialto, CA. Program inlcudes RMC to Host Improv Theatre Presxentation. Menu: Chicken Marsala and Free 9th Annual meatloaf. Price: $12. Reserva5K Walk/Run & tions call or email Wendy Bettar 989-3194 or Fitness Expo (909) whbettar@verizon.net to confirm Saturday, March 28-Join Arattendance. rowhead 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. The Friday, February 27 from 8:30am to 2:30 pm.-at University free Expo will offer basic health of California, RiversideCommu- screenings, stay-healthy informanity College Day is structured to tion, fun fitness activities and chalprovide students with pertinent lenges for the entire family. information regarding the transfer ARMC is located at 400 North process, support services, aca- Pepper Ave., in Colton. Please, for demic programs and student life. everyone’s safety, no pets, skates, Workshops will include Chi- skateboards or bicycles. For more cano/Latino and Native American information go to: www.arrowcultural awareness and empower- headmedcenter.org. ment. In addition, workshops and ssistance League resources will be provided for undocumented students. For inforHeaddress Ball mation call (951) 827-3821.

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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 the Redlands Animal Shelter a chance to stretch their legs, go for a walk and re- Classes Start March 10 - Introceive love and attention outside the duction to Printmaking. A class deshelter setting. And it gives mem- signed to explore the fundamentals bers of the community a chance to of printmaking on a wood block. You will learn : interact with the animals and • Negative and positive space. maybe meet that perfect pet. All •Carving and inking a wood block. animals will be available for adop- • Printing a numbered addition. tion. T For more information, con- • Uses of printing paper. tact the Redlands Animal Shelter Classes start March 10th and run

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Gateway Mock Trial Program allows youth offenders to shine

By MJ Duncan

he criminal case was vehicular manslaughter; prosecutors and defense attorneys were comprised of juvenile delinquents at Central Valley Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center (CVJDAC) who are participants of the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office Gateway Program. The Mock Trial Program, founded by the Public Defender’s Office two years ago, provides youth the opportunity to foster self-confidence, self-expression, logical deduction and oral skills. The second mock trial occurred on January 16 at the CVJDAC. Gateway is a 12-18 month program in San Bernardino County that prepares youth offenders to return to the community to live a productive lifestyle through the participation in innovative programs that address the needs of each youth. During Phase I of the program the youth are detained in

the Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center. Upon promotion to Phase II they are relocated to a more dormitory-style living facility located just outside the grounds of the JDAC. Tim Douglass, an attorney at the Public Defender’s Office, approached the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office in 2013 about the possibility of forming a mock trial team, and for the past two years defense attorneys have organized the event and coached the youth. “The experience has been remarkable,” Douglass said about the mock trial program. “It’s completely fulfilling both professionally and personally to see the difference it’s making on the kids’ lives.” Douglass, director of the mock trial program, described the youth as being suspicious and distrustful of the attorneys at the outset of the program, but slowly morphs into a positive relationship. “They become more confident,

SANBAG seeks consultants to assist with Rail to Redlands

ANBAG seeks consultants to assist with Rail to Redlands. Over the last four years, SANBAG has taken steps to move forward with implementing a commuter rail service on the Redlands branch line. The “Redlands Passenger Rail Project” (RPRP) encompasses an approximately nine-mile corridor extending east from the San Bernardino Transit Center already in construction in the City of San Bernardino at Rialto and E Streets. On September 29, 2014, a public hearing was conducted on the Environmental Impact Statement and the Environmental Impact Report where public comment was requested. The public comment period also ended on that day. Following the comment period, SANBAG’s consultant addressed the comments received. The project’s environmental documents now pend FTA approval. A SANBAG Board of Directors

meeting was held on February 4, 2015, to discuss the status of the Rail to Redlands project. Since the environmental approval process is nearing its completion, SANBAG has requested proposals from consultants interested in assisting with performing final design services and proposals from consultants interested in assisting with program management services. Full details about the general project objective and the scope of work can be found at http://sanbag.ca.gov/projects/redlands-transit.html. “I am pleased the project continues to move forward. We are one step closer to bringing rail service into the City of Redlands,” Supervisor Ramos, who was also present at the Board of Directors meeting, stated. “The Rail to Redlands Project will not only improve County of San Bernardino’s infrastructure but also attract more visitors to our communities.”

orally capable and able to express their ideas, responding to statements in a logical and concise way,” Douglass said. Douglass describes the mock trial program as quite extensive - youth worked with volunteer coaches from the Public Defender’s Office for four months preparing for the mock trial, practicing two hours each week. Youth were assigned roles including the defendant, attorneys, witnesses, a bailiff, a sketch artist - and given case material to study. On the day of the mock trial youth offenders were given professional attire to wear provided by the Public Defender’s Office. They performed in front of their peers, Probation Corrections Officers, and attorneys. This was the first year a San Bernardino judge participated in the event, Presiding Judge Marsha Slough, Superior Court of San Bernardino County, oversaw the recent competition and ruled in favor of the defense. “Judge Slough gave the youth a pep talk and offered them encouragement, which was very fulfilling to (the youth),” Douglass said about Slough’s attendance. “She witnessed how well they performed and told them they all had bright futures.” Following the first mock trial at CVJDAC Samra Roth, a Deputy

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the second Gateway mock trial Program occurred on Jan. 16 at the central Valley Juvenile detention and assessment center (cVJdac). youth offenders prepared for four months with volunteer coaches from the Public defender’s office. dressed professionally on the day of the mock trial, the youth performed in front of their peers, Probation corrections officers, and attorneys. they delivered opening and closing statements, gave testimony, and presented evidence to a judge. Pictured is Presiding Judge marsha slough, superior court of san Bernardino county, who oversaw the recent competition.

Public Defender, had several positive things to say about the program and the youth who participated. “These are students who are genuinely interested in the process for more than just academic reasons. They have firsthand experience with legal system and they really care about learning their rights,”

Roth wrote in a newsletter article. Douglass said that he commands high expectations from the youth and treat them as real lawyers rather than high school students. “They have always risen to the challenge,” Douglass said proudly. “When given the opportunity to shine, they will.”

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Giant map is focus of A.K. Smiley Library’s Geography Day

By Yazmin Alvarez

he opportunity to step foot and explore Africa’s great plains comes to Redlands Sunday as one of the world’s largest maps of the continent is displayed at the A.K. Smiley Public Library for Geography Day. The 35-foot-by-26-foot map is part of National Geographic Society's Giant Traveling Map program and will serve as the centerpiece of the library’s inaugural Geography Day event, which runs noon to 4 p.m. throughout the library grounds and the nearby Contemporary Club of Redlands as well as the Lincoln Shrine and Smiley Park, said Library Director Don McCue. Children will have the opportunity to walk on the map in their socks in order to participate in interactive activities designed to enhance understanding about the marvelous wildlife, rich history, and varied cultures of Africa. As part of the event, children will receive a photo passport at their first stop at the Contemporary Club in order to embark on their walking adventure, earning a “visa” stamp for their passport at each location they visit.

“It’s a chance for children to take a trip around these various locations while learning about Africa and its seas, mountains and cultural history,” McCue said. At the library's assembly room, 10 computers will be available for use where GeoMentors from Esri will demonstrate their Story Maps and ArcGIS Online software. Guests are encouraged to bring their own portable devices as wireless access will be available throughout the library. In the park will be a participatory drum circle featuring African djembe drums, led by percussionist Chazz. The Young Readers Room will feature puzzle activities and many books will be available for checkout that feature African themes. In addition to the passport tour, several arts and crafts projects will be available. Children whose passports have stamps for each activity will receive a complimentary geography book courtesy of Esri. Free admission to Smiley Library Geography Day is being sponsored by the University of Redlands, Esri, and the A.K. Smiley Public Library. The library is located at 125 W. Vine St. To learn more, call 909798-7565.

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geography Day (Feb. 22) at the a.K. smiley library will offer children the chance to step foot in africa—a 35-foot-by-26-foot map of the continent. the map is part of national geographic society’s giant traveling map program.

Crafton Hills College Withdraws its Approved B.A. Program

rafton Hills College is withdrawing its participation in the baccalaureate degree pilot program recently authorized by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors. “In light of our recent warning status with ACCJC, we are compelled to withdraw our Emergency Services & Allied Health Systems degree,” says Dr. Cheryl Marshall, president. The College was in good standing with the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) when it submitted its application last fall. “I wholly support the baccalaureate degree pilot program and do not want to bring any controversy to

the other institutions that were chosen,” says Marshall. “Unfortunately, because of our warning status, we are no longer eligible to participate in the pilot program.” CHC’s proposal for the Emergency Services and Allied Health Systems bachelor’s degree had wide support, including letters from UCR, CSUSB, Congressman Paul Cook, Inland Counties Emergency Medical Agency, American Medical Response (AMR), and more. “This degree would fulfill a need in a high-demand field, in an area that especially needs an educated workforce,” says Marshall. “We plan to pursue it again at our soonest opportunity.” CHC’s accreditation recommen-

dations involve issues related to the completion of student learning outcomes; an update to its Distance Education plan; that a policy be adopted to address when programs are eliminated or significantly changed so that students are not negatively impacted by such changes; that regularly scheduled performance evaluations across all employee groups be adhered to and that the College catalog publication and mission statement processes be reviewed. The College must report its progress on the accreditation recommendations by March 15, 2016 and a team visit will follow. The commission can then reaffirm the college’s accreditation status.

New iEfficient.com App Lets IE Residents Quickly and 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.

Cooley Ranch Kiwanis Fun Run

he Kiwanis Club of Cooley Ranch presents the 3rd Annual Scholarship Fun Run on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 8 AM. This family friendly run is a 5k (3.1 miles) course that will start and end in front of Cooley Ranch Elementary School in Colton. The Fun Run is stroller and wheelchair accessible and participants are allowed to walk, run or roll along the palm lined streets of the course. Registration is $25 for adults, $10 for students and $10 for challenged athletes. A special family registration is also available at $50.00 for 2 adults and 3 youth. Pre-registered participants will also receive a 2015 Fun Run T-

Shirt and Medal. Late registration is permitted on the day of the Fun Run, however, T-Shirt and medal are not guaranteed. Registration forms are available by calling 909685-4054 or email cooleyranchkiwanis@sbcglobal.net . Online registration is also available at: https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/ Colton/Scholarship5kFunRunWalkRoll The Kiwanis Club of Cooley Ranch is a non-profit, 100% volunteer organization and all Fun Run proceeds will be donated this year to students graduating from Colton, Grand Terrace and Bloomington High Schools.

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Lunar Fest Celebrates Korean Veterans

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Korean War veteran Ignacio Contreras (left) being escorted by a Boy Scout troop during the Lunar new year celebration that took place on Feb. 14 at ASU’s Fox theater.

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American Sports University cEo and Founder Harry Hwang.

By Anthony Victoria, Community Writer

oy Scout troop leader Rebecca Shin gazed at retired U.S. Army soldier John Chavez, 85, of Highland in admiration. She proceeded to greet him and thank him for his courage in defending South Korea from communism as the former 11th Airborne Division parachutist received commemoration from local dignitaries. Chavez, wearing a warm smile, responded back by saying, "We know how much your people suffered and we appreciate what you have done for us." Shin fought back the tears, but the words definitely hit their mark. Soon she was in tears and in

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Chavez's arms. The embrace was a genuine and a familiar sight for many. More than 60 years after the Cold War military conflict, Koreans still commemorate the "Forgotten War"; the conflict that remains unknown to many, but ingrained in the minds of few. Nine Korean War veterans from San Bernardino County were honored during a ceremony on Saturday February 14, which was held at American Sports University's Fox Theater in downtown San Bernardino. Coinciding with the Asian Lunar New Year celebrations, Koreans and Korean-Americans alike embraced the holiday by giving tribute to American servicemen that fought in the Korean conflict of the early 1950s. The nine men were awarded medals and certificates of recognition by the Korean-American of San Bernardino County. American Sports University president, founder, and chief executive officer Harry Hwang said the purpose of the ceremony was to give thanks to the courageous Korean veterans of the Greater San Bernardino community . "We have nine Korean War veterans here today, who are from 80 to 90 years old now," Hwang said to the audience . "Yes of course, you're not perfect, but we made sure we got people together to say thank you for your sacrifice."

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U.S. Army veteran John Chavez, 85, of Highland comforts Boy Scout troop leader Rebecca Shin after she broke down in tears during the Lunar new year celebration at American Sports University’s Fox Theater on February 14.

Dr. Son Wang Park, president of the Korean-American Foundation of San Bernardino County, provided a brief overview of Korean cultural history. The arrival of Korean immigrants in the United States in 1903, Park said, "...paved the way for Korean contribution to American values, education, sports, and arts." "This Lunar New Year is special because it marks the 12th anniversary of Korean-American Day, as recognized by the U.S. government," said Park. "We are proud to say that we now share a sincere friendship with the residents of San Bernardino County." Pat Morris spoke on behalf of San Bernardino mayor Carey Davis, who was unable to make the event. The former mayor and judge said it is remarkably important to understand events have been occurring in recent months to increase the love and understanding between Koreans and Americans. "This whole idea of festival of the new year, creates a cultural understanding, new awareness, and appreciation of the contributions of Korean Americans," said Morris. "Sixty five years ago, South Korea was invaded from the north. The United Nations, mostly America responded with military force. It was a major commitment by these men and its only appropriate that we thank them."

Chavez, who was only 20 years old when UN forces launched the amphibious invasion of Inchon in September of 1950, expressed he was grateful for the recognition he received by the Korean American Foundation. However, he said he remains somber about the loss of his fellow soldiers. "I'm glad and sad," he said. "A lot of Mexican Americans were killed on the peninsula, like Medal of Honor winner Joe Baldonado. He

was a friend of mine. The Korean people have been great to us. I appreciate everything their community has done for us veterans."

Anthony Victoria is a community writer for the Inland Empire Community Newspaper Group and can be reached at victoriaanthony91@gmail.com or at (909) 381-9898 Ext. 208

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Obituary - Remembering Leno F. Díaz F

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Leno F. Díaz, celebrating Veteran’s Day in 2014

ormer resident of San Bernardino, Leno F. Díaz, died February 10th in Los Angeles. He was born in 1919 in Ciudad Juárez, México. He lived in El Paso and later in Los Angeles during his formative years. Leno served as an electrician to C-17 Cargo Planes in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII in the China-Burma-India Theater. He became a naturalized citizen during his tour of duty. He returned to Texas with his new bride, Elisa D. González, whom he had met at a party in Los Angeles. He used his G. I. Bill to earn a bachelor’s degree from Texas Western University. During this time, the Díaz’s had two children, Eduardo and Katharine. The Díaz’s moved to San Bernardino in 1955 and immediately became involved in civic affairs. He taught fifth-sixth grade. He earned a master’s degree in bilingual education from California State University at Fullerton and served as an administrator within the San Bernardino Unified School District. But as much as Leno excelled as an educator, he found time to persuade many families in the west side of San Bernardino to purchase sets of encyclopedias. Furthermore, Leno was politically active in voter registration as a registrar with Cásar Chávez, Fred Ross and Cruz Nevárez in

Rialto Water Service to hold free open house to customers R

ialto Water Service (RWS) is inviting customers to a free open house on Saturday, Feb. 21, to meet with water service staff, receive information about water conservation, hear updates about new customer service features and more. The open house – hosted by Veolia, the City of Rialto and the West Valley Water District – will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rialto Recreation and Community Services building, 214 N. Palm Avenue. Attendees will receive a goodie bag filled with information. Clarence Mansell, Veolia’s local general manager, said the open house is a great opportunity to hear about upcoming changes. He stated that “there are many positive improvements already under way and we have many more to come. This is a great opportunity for the community to hear what is happening, what is coming – and to

ask questions of staff.” Mansell said the open house also is an ideal time to learn more about how to conserve water during the state’s drought. The City of Rialto currently has rebates available to customers who purchase and install high-efficiency toilets, washing machines, weather-based irrigation controllers and high-efficiency spray nozzles for landscapes. The City also offers rebates for turf replacement. The city is part of a regional water conservation consortium called www.iEfficient.com The open house comes at an important time for RWS and Veolia. Veolia, under its contract to manage and maintain the city’s water system, has begun to implement the initial phases of a major capital improvement program to upgrade Rialto’s water and wastewater systems. Already, Veolia is replacing hundreds of old water meters and several feet of water transmission

lines, installing new water service lines to individual customers, and rehabilitating water wells as well as repairing tanks and other equipment at the wastewater treatment plant. During the open house, Rialto Water Services customer service personnel will be on site and available to answer billing and account questions and provide information about available Senior and Low Income discounts. Attendees also can learn about other upcoming improvements such as online account access, free online bill-pay and account management opportunities. The City of Rialto also will provide information about the household hazardous waste program The open house will follow an educational session on Friday that RWS will hold with approximately 400 fifth-grade students from Rialto Unified School District.

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the Community Service Organization (CSO) in the pre-Kennedy era. Later he became involved with the Viva Kennedy (JFK) Presidential campaign. He was a cofounder with Mario Porras of the Inland Empire Democratic Club in the early sixties. Leno was an officer in the Association of Mexican American Educators (AMAE) when he started a tutoring/counseling program in 1969 in the Mt. Vernon area of San Bernardino. This program was funded by the War On Poverty initiative and its successor became the genesis for the Casa Ramona Project. Leno was instrumental in advocating for the Villaseñor Branch Library on Mt. Vernon. Leno was a founding member of Sinfonía Mexicana and the Latino Art Association. He own work was shown in art exhibits in San Bernardino. Leno had a real gift for living. He enjoyed traveling, which he did extensively with Elisa. They traveled to Mexico, Europe, China, Egypt, Greece, and South America. He loved spending time with friends, playing cards and telling jokes. Perhaps some of you remember the ones about precocious parrots, bilingual cats, skating mice or naughty zebras.

He always had an artistic eye and in retirement dedicated even more time to his art, creating religious-themed nichos using found and recycled objects. His work was also exhibited in San Antonio, where he and Elisa had moved to be with their son, Eduardo, and their grandchildren, Micaela and Siboney. After 13 years in San Antonio, Leno and Elisa returned to California to join their daughter in Los Angeles. He continued to work on his art, reach out to friends far and wide, build new friendships and expand his mind until the very end. Leno was a devoted family man and dedicated to his wife, whom he cherished. He was a proud father, always sharing stories of his children’s achievements. He was a beloved brother and uncle and a true friend. Leno is survived by his wife, Elisa; his children, Eduardo and Katharine; and his granddaughters, Micaela and Siboney. He is mourned by countless people whose lives he touched. Memorial services will be held in Los Angeles and San Bernardino at dates yet to be determined.

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Cajon needs OT after Eisenhower late rally

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Tyra Turner led Cajon with 24 points during a 65-57 overtime win against Rialto Eisenhower at Cajon High School on February 12.

time to earn co-Citrus Belt League champion honors on Thursday, February 12. t was the comeback that wasEisenhower (21-2, 13-1 CBL) n’t, as Cajon defeated Rialto Eisenhower 65-57 in over- rallied for nine points in the final 13 seconds of regulation and scored the first bucket of overtime, but Cajon (25-1, 13-1) took control by scoring eight unanswered points. Aaryon Green, who scored 22 points and had nine rebounds, made a layup with 1:44 left in overtime to pull the Eagles to 6157, but suffered from leg cramps and missed the remainder of the game. Her absence proved to be a task the Eagles could not overcome. Cajon seemed to have locked up the win after a basket by Tyla Turner made it 53-44 with 27 seconds left in the fourth. That is when the flurry started as Delilah Cerda made a 3-pointer to make it 53-47. The Eagles immediately forced a turnover and AjaPHOTO/RICHARD DAWSON lyn Heard made another 3-pointer. Eisenhower had no way to stop Tyla Turner scored 11 points the clock, but as Cajon inbounded and added six steals for Cajon. the ball Allyah George stole the ball and made a layup despite

By Richard Dawson

being fouled as time expired to make it 53-52. With the Cajon crowd as loud as it could possibly be, George went to the foul line as the lone played on the floor and banked home the free throw to send it to overtime. The late comeback stirred up memories of Eisenhower’s 39-38 win over Cajon earlier this season in which the Eagles overcame a nine-point fourth quarter deficit. Tyra Turner led Cajon with a game-high 24 points while Kayla Washington had a big game with 22 points and 18 rebounds. Tyla Turner added 13 points. The game was tied with four minutes left in the first half, when Washington scored the final eight points to send Cajon into the half up 29-21.

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Cajon's Kayla Washington (#24) and Eisenhower's Aaryon Green (#13) tipoff to start overtime. Washington and Green both scored 22 points in the game.

Arroyo Valley girl’s basketball wins first league title

By Richard Dawson

n a season that has been full of off-court adversity the Arroyo Valley girls basketball team added a high note, claiming the program’s first league title after a 52-42 win over Jurupa Hills at Arroyo Valley High School on Wednesday, February 11. The program garnered lots of mixed national attention after a 1612 win earlier this year, but the Lady Hawks persevered and extended their win streak to 22 in a row, including 24-1 overall and a perfect 90 in the San Andreas League. It didn’t come easy as Arroyo Valley fell behind by as much as 11 points in the first two quarters, but a 13-5 run by the Lady Hawks closed the gap to 27-24 at halftime. Jurupa Hills (14-11, 6-3 SAL) maintained a narrow lead, 38-32, with 1:31 left in the third but Arroyo Valley started what would be a 20-4 run with five unanswered points to close out the quarter and head into the fourth down 38-37. The Lady Hawks got their first lead of the game after a tip-in by senior Nidirah Stephens made it 3938 with 6:24 remaining in the game. Senior Britney Gonzalez answered with a jump shot on Jurupa Hills’ ensuing possession, but senior Tamera Trigg put Arroyo Valley ahead for good with a layup that made it 41-40. Freshman Antania Watkins scored a team-high 15 points for the Lady Hawks. Trigg added 14 points while Stephens had a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Gonzalez led Jurupa Hills with 16 points along with seven rebounds while teammate Ngozi Egeona had a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Arroyo Valley will finish the season at Rim of the World before finding out its playoff seeding.

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Tamera Trigg added 14 points for the Lady Hawks in the win.

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Antania Watkins scored a team-high 15 points to lead Arroyo Valley past Jurupa Hills 52-42 to clinch the San Andreas League title on February 11.

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Read Across America to kick off with Dr. Seuss celebration in Redlands

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author and illustrator Frans vischer will be among the special guests on hand Feb. 28 celebrating read across america and Dr. Seuss’ birthday at Barnes & noble in redlands. vischer will be hosting workshops teaching guests how to draw his beloved fat cat, Fuddles.

Story times are scheduled throughout the event and will be hosted by teachers from San the cat in the hat himself will make a special appearance Feb. Bernardino-area schools reading 28 at Barnes & noble in redlands as the bookstore celebrates some of their favorite titles like Green Eggs and Ham, One Fish read across america and Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish and of course, The Cat in the Hat. Stuscheduled to appear at 11:15 a.m. dent volunteers from Redlands By Yazmin Alvarez, for autographs and photo opportu- East Valley’s Avid program will Community Writer nities. The first 50 guests to RSVP he cartoonish characters to crm2201@bn.com will receive and wacky rhymes of au- priority status in line, said Laurie thor Theodor Seuss Aldern, community relations manGeisel—“Dr. Seuss”—will come ager at the Redlands store. alive Feb. 28 at Barnes & Noble in While the Saturday event focuses Redlands as the bookstore hosts a on Seuss-themed stories, a variety birthday celebration for the of other wacky tales from various beloved author and creator of The authors will also be featured as the event celebrates the love of readCat in the Hat. The Seussical celebration runs ing, Aldern added. from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and also Guest authors making appearkicks off the nationwide literacy ances include Derek Taylor Kent effort—Read Across America— (a.k.a. Derek the Ghost) author of promoting and celebrating read- the Scary School Series, author and illustrator Frans Vischer (Fuding. Activities at the bookstore will dles and A Very Fuddles Christinclude Seuss-related crafts, work- mas) and fantasy/adventure author shops, meet-and-greet with three Scott Bly (Smasher.), all showcaschildren's authors, storytimes, cup- ing some of their favorites books cake decorating and photo oppor- and highlighting their newest tunities with The Cat in the Hat books. In addition to book signhimself. And guests are encour- ings, Vischer will host illustrating aged to arrive early as the seven- sessions throughout the event, foot cat in the striped hat is where guests can learn how to draw their own version of Fuddles. iecn photo/yazmin alvarez

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author Frans vischer will feature his favorite books including Fuddles during the Barnes & noble’s read across america kickoff event Feb. 28. author Derek taylor Kent (a.k.a. Derek the Ghost) will debut his newest picture book, el perro con Sombrero. the book will be available for pre-order.

also be on-hand to assist with activities and crafts. A percentage of purchases from the Feb. 28 event will be donated to local organizations including San Bernardino City Unified School District’s literacy program "City of Readers" and the Redlands Council PTA Scholarship Fund.

Admission to the event is free. Barnes & Noble is located at 27460 Lugonia Avenue inside the Citrus Plaza in Redlands. For more information: 909-7934322.

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