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Vol 11, NO. 29
THIS WEEK Gloria’s Corner and Words To Think About
Redlands educators honored for excellence
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By Yazmin Alvarez
ive educators from the Redlands Unified School District were honored recently as “Teachers of
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Teachers of Excellence 2016 recipients from left: Denise Hammond, Mary Caver, Gabby Faulkner-Milligan, Shannon Rooney and Kelly Ducey (not pictured) joined by Redlands Mayor Pro Temp John Harrison, Feb. 25.
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16th annual Faith and Justice set for March 24 in Yucaipa
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The Redlands and Yucaipa chapters of Cops and Clergy Network will host the 16th annual Faith and Justice Summit March 24 at
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Ontario Reign Jersey Auction to benefit HSSBV
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alling all sports fans and friends of animals! Get ready for another exciting night of Ontario Reign ice hockey benefitting the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. The Ontario Reign, proud AHL affiliate of the 2012 & 2014 Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings will take the ice against the San Diego Gulls (Anaheim Ducks affiliate) while wearing jerseys designed for the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley. The jerseys will be auctioned off the players’ back immediately following the game. The proceeds from the jersey auction will benefit the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley. Game tickets are only $15 when purchased directly from the HSSBV and are on sale now! The HSSBV special pricing saves you $8 per ticket! To purchase your tickets stop by the HSSBV (374 W. Orange Show Road, San Bernardino), call 909386-1400 ext 224 or order online at www.hssbv.org. All money raised from tickets purchased at the Humane Society and the jersey auction helps support the Humane Society’s Education and Cruelty Investigation Programs. Help us prevent pet over population and come enjoy this night of fun! Stop by the Rancho Cucamonga Pieology (8158 Day Creek Blvd, Rancho Cucamonga) for dinner before the game! Show your special HSSBV flyer on paper (available at our office) or from your mobile device (available on our website and all social media) between 2:00 pm and 10:30 p.m. and the HSSBV will receive a donation of 15% of your total bill!
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The LDS in Redlands hosted its annual Teachers of Excellence program Feb. 25. Recipients included Denise Hammond, Mary Caver, Gabby Faulkner-Milligan, Shannon Rooney and Kelly Ducey (not pictured). Excellence, cont. from front
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the “Roles of Responders During Crisis,” “Save a Life; Work Together,” and “Let’s Value One Another.” As part of the summit, participants will explore how an effective coalition of community members and leaders, school officials and various civil authorities can be brought together to work in the best interest of the community and the nation’s well-being during a crisis. Workshops will include “Crisis Preparation,” “Supporting First Responders in Crisis,” “Church and Pastor Readiness for Community Crisis,” and “Building Community Resilience in the Aftermath of Crisis.” Workshops will include “Crisis
Preparation,” “Supporting First Responders in Crisis,” “Church and Pastor Readiness for Community Crisis,” and “Building Community Resilience in the Aftermath of Crisis.” This year’s key speakers and presenters include Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Shelley Kennedy-Smith; San Bernardino County Supervising Deputy District Attorney William Lee; Dr. Deryl Lackey, Director of Missions for the Inland Empire Southern Baptist Association; Dr. Craig Turley, CEO, of the Blessing Center; Sgt. Chris Tamayo, Cal State University San Bernardino Police Department, among several more. The Cops and Clergy Network was formed out of an informal coalition which began meeting in the fall of 1998. The Inland Empire Cops and Clergy Network was
co-founded by then-Redlands Police Chief Jim Bueermann and Dr. Felix Roger Jones III, Pastor of All People Unity Baptist Church. Registration for the event is $25 per person or $125 for a table of six by March 10 or $35 per person or $150 for a table of six after the date. Yucaipa First Assembly Church is at 12226 Second St. in Yucaipa. For more information and registration visit www.CopsClergyNetwork.org or call 909-792-8300.
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Elementary School teacher Denise Hammond, Cope Middle School teacher Gabby FaulknerMilligan and Citrus Valley High School teacher Shannon Rooney. Stories of each educator were shared including the following: Awards were presented to each educator and presenters shared stories of the recipients including the following: Faulkner-Milligan has been a teacher for the past 25 years, spending 3 years in Baldwin Park, 6 years at Smiley Elementary and the past 16 years at Cope Middle School here in Redlands. She is currently teaching 7th grade English, Honors English, and is the Journalism advisor. Shannon Rooney began her career with three and a half years at Colton High School. She spent nearly a decade at Yucaipa High School, then made a move to Redlands High School for two years. She believes the key to success in school is a love of learning, hard work, and persistence. In fact the
motto on her school fusion website is, “choose to be successful.” Rooney is described as one who “bleeds black and gold” at Citrus Valley. “I would have to say that opening Citrus Valley was an amazing experience and I feel so fortunate that I was able to help create the unique and classy culture that is CVHS.” Rooney said in a written statement. The recognition event first started in 2008 as a way to spotlight educators for their dedication and efforts in the classroom. The award is presented annually by members of the LDS Church in Redlands and given to educators who demonstrate a passion for teaching and have been a positive influence in their students' lives.
Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter with Inland Empire Community Newspapers and can be reached at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com.
Redlands Elks, Friends of Shelter Animals hold pet adoption fair
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he Redlands Elks Lodge and the Redlands Friends of Shelter Animals (REDFOSA) will host a pet adoption fair Sunday, March 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 663 New York St. The Redlands Elks will serve breakfast, cooked to order, from 9 to 11 a.m. Breakfast prices range from $5 to $8. For more information, contact the Redlands Elks Lodge at (909) 453-ELKS or email redlandselkspr@gmail.com.
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Gloria Macias Harrison
Bernardino County presents the 2016 Poverty Symposium at California State University San Bernardino from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This free event features keynote speaker Sasha Abramsky, a New York best selling author of several books on poverty. The purpose of the Symposium is to exthe socioeconomic amine challenges facing San Bernardino County and to take an in-depth look at poverty and proven strategies to expand economic opportunity for all residents. Registration information at 909.723.1514 or www.capsbc.org/2016PovertySymposium or info@capssbc.org
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have generously contributed to Wednesday, March 30 - Latino make Catholic education available Education & Advocacy Days to area students. For ticket and to (LEAD) Summit at California State University, San Bernardino. RSVP call 909.886.4659. For information: http:/leadsumSaturday, March 26 - the City mit.csusb.edu of Colton Community Services Department and the Electric De- Coming in April: partment present their Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Earth Day Saturday, April 2 - the Chicano Celebration. This free event starts Latino Caucus presents the Cesar at 10 a.m. with an Easter Egg Hunt Chavez 5th Annual Memorial for babies to 13 year olds at 10:30 Luncheon at the Colton First Asa.m. at Rich Dauer Park, 955 Tor- sembly of God Hall, 450 W. Citrey Pines Dr., Colton. The event rus, Colton. Keynote Speaker for which ends at 1 p.m. features this event is California Senate games, crafts, photo booth, President Pro Tempore, the Honjumpers, entertainment plus infor- orable Kevin de Leon. For sponmation on energy and water con- sorship and ticket information call servation, recycling, giveaways George Aguilar at 951.906.3130 email and more. For information call or chicanolatinocaucus@aol.com 909.370.6153
Saturday, March 26 - Image Church will hold its 9th Annual Easter Eggstravaganza from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Palm Elementary School, 6565 Palm Ave. San Bernardino. This free event is for children ages 11 and under and will feature 15,000 eggs. In addition children will enjoy crafts, an Easter skirt, Scruffy the Easter Friday, March 11 - State Sena- Bunny and of course an Egg hunt tor Connie Leyva is sponsoring separated by age groups. For inforthe 2016 Young Women's Leader- mation call 909.887.0604 ship Conference from 8 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Jesse Turner Com- Saturday, March 26 - the San munity Center, 15556 Summit Bernardino Symphony presents Ave., Fontana. The free conference Masterwork Melange, a concert will feature panels on education, from the whimsical to the subcivic engagement and leadership, lime... a concert to excite the a college resource fair and com- senses featuring the Hansel and munity resources booths. A light Gretel Prelude by Englebert continental breakfast and lunch Humperdinck, Symphony No. 9 by will be provided. For information Dimitri Shostakoich, and Piano contact Vanessa Wiarco at Concerto No. 2 with Rufus Choi, 909.591.7016 or email piano. Performance starts at 7:30 vanessa.wairco@sen.ca.gov p.m. with a pre-concert lecture an hour before at the California TheWednesday, March 16 - the atre of the Performing Arts, 562 W. Colton Chamber of Commerce 4th Street, San Bernardino. For inpresents Tri City Mega Mixer from formation and tickets call 5 to 8 p.m. at Ashley Furniture 855 909.381.5388 or online at Ashley Way, Colton, CA. For ven- www.sanbernardinosymphony.org dor booth information call Chetay or in person at the Symphony ofCatalano 909.825.2222 fice, 198 N. Arrowhead Ave., San Bernardino Thursday, March 17 - the Inland Congregations United for Change present Common Ground for Peace - Night Walk Pray to Reduce Gun Violence at 4 p.m. Starting point is St. Anthony's Parish, 1640 Western Ave. and will end at St. Paul AME, 2050 N. Mt. Vernon, San Bernardino. For information on this gathering of faith and community leaders call 909.253.9147.
Read, Read, Read: As we celebrate Read Across America this month let's not forget the tremendous service provided by our public libraries. As a child my father emphasized the importance of reading and saved so he could buy my sister and I a book each with our names in the inside cover. We treasured them. Because the family did not have many resources we made use of the public library. That’s where I discovered mythology, history, and explorers of all types and of course fiction especially science fiction. So this month we are ensuring that our young family members have access to books of their choosing by supplying them with gift cards to Barnes and Noble. Also we have been making a great sacrifice and reviewing our books (too, too many) so they can be donated to our library for its book sales. Check your local library for dates and times of these sales. The Friends of the San Bernardino Public Library will hold a sale this Saturday, March 13 from noon to 4p.m. at the Feldheym Central Library, 555 W. 6th. Over 10,000 books are available for $1 or less great bargains to be had and a Saturday, March 19 - the Wobwonderful way to explore different bles present the 3rd Annual Cruise topics and authors. Against Cancer 2016 at Veterans Park, 290 East O Street, Colton. The Car Show runs from 11 a.m. Save the Date: to 6 p.m. and will feature entertainment, opportunity drawings, Now to March 31 - the Inland vendors, food and trophies. The Empire Latino Art Association show is open to all car clubs, solo presents Fiesta de Artes at the Na- riders, motorcycles, bikes and pedtional Orange Show Art Gallery, dle cars. For registration informa689 East E Street, San Bernardino. tion call Liz at 909.319.3340 or For information a and Gallery Paul at 909.227.4616 hours call Bob Chairez 909.659.8734 Saturday, March 19, - Fundraising Gala Dinner and Auction- Live Friday, March 11 - San from Crafton it’s Saturday Night Bernardino Generation Now pres- from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the new ents "Spirit & Arts" from 6 to 9 Crafton Hills College Center. For p.m. at the Garcia Center for the i n f o r m a t i o n : Arts, 526 W. 11th St. San www.craftonhills.edu/foundation Bernardino. Entry fee includes creative space, paint and supplies Saturday, March 19 - Aquinas and wine and appetizers. Partici- High School will celebrate its 60th pants must 21 years of age. For in- Anniversary at its Scholarship formation visit Dinner at the schools campus, www.sbgenerationnow.com 2772 N. Sterling Ave., San Bernardino at 6 p.m. This semiFriday, March 11 - Community formal event will honor distinAction Partnership of San guished alumni and those who
by Hilton in Ontario. For information call 909.886.2994
Saturday, April 23 - the Rialto School District presents "Putin on the Ritz" at Amina Carter High School from 6 to 9 p.m. This annual program highlights the performing arts talents of students in Rialto School District while raising funds for the district's arts programs. For more information, please call (909) 820-7700 ext. 2123.
Monday, April 25 - the Colton Chamber of Commerce presents its Annual Golf Classic at the Arrowhead Country Club, 3433 Parkside Drive, San Bernardino. Registration starts at 8 a.m. with Shotgun Start at 10 a.m. For information contact Chetay Catalano: Wednesday, April 6 - the 909.825.2222 County of San Bernardino presents the 2016 State of The County Saturday, April 30 - the Assisevent at Citizens Business Bank tance League of San Bernardino Arena starting at 3 p.m. with reg- presents the 55th Annual Signature istration and program slated to Headdress Ball, The Ballroom begin at 3:30 p.m. Featured panel Blitz at the National Orange Show, speakers include: Kirk R. John- 689 S. E Street, San Bernardino. son, Executive Vice President There are two performances, matiWatson Land Company; Wilber nee event starting at 9:45 a.m. and Smith, Founder Green Law Part- an evening Gala beginning at 5:30 ners; Randall Lewis, Executive p.m. For sponsorship and ticket inVice President, Lewis Operating formation call 909.792.8460 or Group of Companies; and Russ 949.494.3513 Beecher, Director of Acquisitions, Principal Real Estate Investors. For information call Monique Carter 909.387.4437 or email monique.Carter@eda.sbcounty.gov Quote: Friday, April 15 - the San "It is better to light a candle than Bernardino Valley College Foun- curse the darkness" dation presents its 6th Annual -Eleanor Roosevelt SBVC Athletics Golf Tournament at the Arrowhead Country Club, 3433 Parkside Drive, San Bernardino. Registration starts at noon with Shotgun start at 1 p.m. For sponsorship and registration information call: 909.384.4471 or register on line at www.sbvcfoundation.org To submit an event or info to Friday, April 15 - Time for Gloria’s Corner please email Change (TFCF) 13th Annual Gala gloharrison@me.com from 6 to 9 p.m. at the DoubleTree
SBCoFD Reminds You to Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries S
unday, March 13 is Daylight Saving Time. It’s time to “spring forward” one hour. You know what that means, change your clocks, and change your batteries! While phones, computers, and tablets may change themselves, it’s up to you to keep yourself and your family safe by changing your smoke alarm batteries. Working smoke alarms save lives, that tell-tale beeping can get everyone out safely and avoid tragedy. Three out of five home deaths resulted from fires with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. This is especially important if someone in your home smokes. Fires caused by smoking materials like cigarettes are the leading cause of fire-related deaths; accounting for 23% of all fatalities (Source: NFPA, U.S. Home Structure Fires). An alarm should be installed on
every floor of your home, in every bedroom, and outside of all sleeping areas. Here are some tips to installing smoke alarms: Best place to mount your smoke alarm is on the ceiling Keep smoke alarms at least 4-6 inches away from the nearest wall Always test your newly installed smoke alarm If you cannot mount the alarm on the ceiling, install it high on the wall 4-12 inches from the ceiling It’s simple: the more alarms you have, the greater your chances are of surviving a fire. Don’t skimp
on smoke alarms around the home! However, just installing a smoke alarm is NOT enough. It needs to be tested monthly and the batteries changed every year. As well as working smoke alarms, every household should have an evacuation plan. Practice it! Make sure everyone knows how to get out and where to meet. Never go back inside a burning building! If someone is missing, inform the dispatcher when you call 911. Firefighters have the proper training to perform rescues. A working smoke alarm can decrease a family’s risk of dying in a fire by nearly 50 percent. Batteries from household smoke alarms may be recycled at your nearest household hazardous waste recycling facility. For a list of household hazardous waste locations and additional fire safety information, visit www.sbcfire.org.
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of African Americans, due to the effects of slavery.
By George Payne
Slavery and Reconciliation Can the scars of slavery be healed through the truth?
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he year 2015 was a tumultuous one, to say the least. Police involved shootings appeared to be at an all-time high, with similar narratives-a white cop shoots, and often kills, a black man. The Black Lives Matter movement spread across the nation in response to not only these events, but the years of oppression that preceded these events as well.
As America heads into 2016, with not only the scars of last year still fresh, but also the still open wounds in African American society from the hundreds of years of structural oppression, how can we as a country begin to heal?
The only way, in my opinion, is through the truth-a true understanding as to why one race, class, and gender, believes it to be superior to the other(s), and the reason for the push back against changing it-in America’s case it’s white privilege. The clear and common way to explain it is that slavery and segregation placed people into positions of power, and they just maintained these positions of power throughout history.
But this way of thinking lets people, particularly white people today, off the hook. It ignores the racial issues that persist. Providing a more logical explanation provides more of solid argumentthe theory of social dominance explains the dominant social group and a subordinate social group, so in America, the dominant social group in society is white, whereas the subordinate social group is that of minorities, particularly that
The truth, I believe, is one of the reparations that Ta Nehisi Coates argues for in his piece The Case for Reparations. He uses several stories of African Americans and slaves as evidence of the truth that isn’t told today what actually on slave plantations and the effects that can be seen today. A truth commission would most likely be the best way of doing so. Truth commissions look into the historical context of an event, and determining the best course of action in terms of reparations. While a monetary value is the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of reparations, it gives the appearance of applying a Band-Aid to a wound that requires surgery.
The truth commission, while it could define a monetary value for African Americans that were affected by the after-effects of slavery, money isn’t the answer to everything-perhaps it could create several programs that help the African American community reach an economic level equal to that of the dominant social class. The creation of a psychiatric group that can help heal those personally affected by slavery is another possibility. Educating the general American public on the true effects of slavery and what it has created in our society would be one of the main goals of the truth commission, among others. While some would argue that any type of reparations would be highly divisive and what of other minorities that suffered from oppression, as well as the likelihood it would be incredibly difficult to know where to begin. However, slavery and the segregation that followed are old and engrained deep into our country’s history. Why not start with something difficult, a societal structure that has been rooted deep in American society with its effects reaching deep into today?
As John Kennedy said “We do these things not because they are easy, but because they are hard.” It will be difficult, emotional, and will require a lot of time. But it doesn’t mean we shouldn’t start anywhere. African Americans have been chained by the history of slavery, scarred by segregation, and crushed by the social structures that have gave rise to both, and I couldn’t help but remember a line from John, 8:32. “Then you will know the truth, and the truth shall set you free.” And that couldn’t be closer to the truth.
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Honoring our Friends in Blue
On December 2, 2015 San Bernardino County came under attack by an evil act of terrorism, an act that was halted by the brave men and women in law enforcement.
The terrorists were put down because our friends in uniform had the best equipment available to them, including armored personnel vehicles, and were welltrained to use it. The armored vehicles used on that fateful day were purchased by monies from the Sheriff Department’s asset seizures. Law enforcement officers also had helicopter capabilities to transport injured victims from the horrifying scene to local hospitals with the help of the Military Surplus 1033 Program.
A shelter case management teach how to get back in the work force.mental health care aftercare not a quick fix like a motel for a day or to but work with the person to live in today's society the shel-
Personally, I like the idea of Home First Initiatives. They do well on small scale, but LA trying to tackle it with such a large homeless population seems insurmountable. It should be tried somewhere like San Bernardino because we're in between small town and major city living. Besides, it seems to cost more to manage homeless populations than it does to house them. We have so many vacant "For Sale/Lease" buildings that the city could take over or lease. Convert many to studio and small family transitional housing using local businesses and trade skill training programs (revenue and OJT). UCR, SBVC, CHC, and CSUSB all have psych and HR students who could need internships with the city, so they could provide mental health and job training services. They also have child development students at all levels who need to do Practicums or needs jobs, so there's a childcare, tutoring, and potential parenting skills source for homeless families
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There are many lessons to be learned from that tragic day but one that stood out from the rest is blue lives matter. Law enforcement officers from various local departments came together for one common goal; to protect the people of this county. We call them heroes. Every day of the year our law enforcement professionals serve the people of this county with great integrity and courage. For that, we express our sincerest gratitude. However, we need to be able to do more.
We need to make sure our law enforcement officers have all the necessary tools to help them do their job on a daily basis and in times of extreme duress, that includes giving them the pay they
deserve. Our friends in uniform have proven when it counts the most that they are the best of the best. Their compensation should mirror the high risk job that they are exposed to every day.
If we really believe in honoring our friends in blue, then we need to begin to show it. It is time that we properly thanked our brave men and women in law enforcement for serving and protecting the people of this great county. James Ramos, Chairman
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ters they do have treat people like enjoy. The solutions isn't to run the dogs food is slop also salvation homeless out of town but help army shelter is trash and I no they them Teamsoul.org got money I will continue to feed Carrie Walker, in the parks hand out hygiene and San Bernardino clothes food they can eat and
while the parents are getting job training, mental health and life skills. High school ROP students need training too, so they could do things such as assist culinary arts students in teaching cooking classes on a food stamp budget. With an address and support system, these families can apply for jobs, even some of the programs like Water Technology at SBVC and STEM fields. And since homelessness (especially in a minority dense area) tends to carry with it a feminization of poverty, we'd be putting more minorities and women (especially single mothers) into STEM fields, job training programs and helping them get back on their feet.
Obviously it would take serious coordination and a concerted effort by the city, police, nonprofits, DCFS, colleges, the VA, and the high schools, but if everyone worked together and had a point of contact and liaison for each place, I think it could be done. It would build symbiotic relationships between major agencies and partners in the city and create a network
that would catch our citizens when they fall.
However, I do not believe homelessness will be eradicated. Many homeless veterans are homeless because they struggle with mental health issues that may impact their ability to be indoors, interact with other people or hold down a job. In Yucca Valley (for instance) a man named River Don ran a shelter for the homeless from his own house. He spent at least 15 years homeless after his experience in the Vietnam war, struggled with alcoholism, and was not able to effectively parent because his PTSD and trauma were too much. Foster children, abused children, children experiencing trauma at home or living in gang territories experience the same PTSD and trauma. Without mental health and a support system, the problem is a selffulfilling cycle. Amelia Sinclair, San Bernardino
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Words to Think About: The Beauty of the Dominica
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By G. W. Abersold Ph.D.
Retraction to March 3, 2016 “Words to Think About:
It has come to my attention that I made an error in my article about Carl Sandburg. He did NOT write the poem, “Mending Fences.” It was written by Robert Frost. I apologize profusely. The two sources I relied upon for my information were wrong. Many thanks. G. W. Abersold
y favorite of all the Caribbean islands is Dominica. It is wild, forested, and mountainous and hasn’t changed much since Columbus first saw it on November 3, 1493. He named it “Dominica” in honor of “The Lord’s Day.” The citizenry proudly assert that it is the only island that Columbus would recognize today. Unlike other Caribbean islands the geography hasn’t changed much in over 500 years. The Honorable Roosevelt B. Douglas, Prime Minister, puts it this way: “From sunrise to sunset, Dominica presents a magnificent palette of color and an endless array of beauty...Mother Nature has blessed our country with remarkable mountain ranges, towering waterfalls, pristine rivers and spectacular attractions. Our country is a land of unique experiences, inspiring scenery and memorable activities-above and below the sea.” I agree with him completely. One of the many reasons I like Dominica is the position of cruise ships in the main city of Roseau. Ships dock in the very center of
town. Very much like Nassau in Bermuda and Juneau and Ketchikan in Alaska. The entire island is only 29 miles long by 16 miles wide. With a population of 75,000, it lies between Guadeloupe to the north and Martinique to the south. Most of the inhabitants are descendants from Africa. They engage in farming in a limited way because of the rugged terrain. Tourism and crafts are the main industries. Directly across the street from the ship’s gangway is the center of town. The double story building is the Tourism Center. The entrance was surrounded by “pushers.” Not drugs but taxi drivers hustling for tourists to visit the countryside. Next to Cartagena, Colombia they are the most aggressive in the Caribbean. Directly in back of the Center was the local flea market. Every kind of craft imaginable was for sale. It was there that Stella and I met Gweneth Jules Moorehouse. What a dynamic and intelligent woman. She possesses dual citizenship. A citizen of the U.S. and also of Do-
minica. She lived in Boston for fifteen years and was a school teacher. She speaks perfect English. After the death of her husband, she raised her children by herself and returned to Dominica. Her booth and supply of artifacts was the best in the market. When asked about why she preferred Dominica she said, “I love the people. They are genuine. And I love the mountains and the countryside.” A significant part of the panorama of Dominica is the picture of the Caribs, the last indigenous people in the Caribbean. The Caribs were the warlike people that swept over the islands. They came from the Orinoco River Valley in South America. Today the last of them are settled in eight villages sprawled across 3,782 acres on the east coast of Dominica. Only about 3500 of them remain. Most of them exist by cultivating the land to grow bananas, coconuts and to fish. They also provide a living by making baskets and carving canoes. Some of their ancient practices are still performed. These are expressed in dances, dress and body designs. While there has
been a growing identity with other people, the Caribs are still very much a dynamic, separate civilization from antiquity. One writer has described the island like this: “Dominica’s rugged, yet peaceful, interior arouses everyone’s sense of adventure. Mountains rise to the clouds. Rich green valleys span as far as the eye can see. Cool clear rivers invite a pair of tired feet. Waterfalls cascade down the Mountain side, making a thunderous sound. Great trees stand straight and tall.” In addition to all of this is another scene that captures the senses. Dominica has the most vivid and complete rainbows you have ever seen. The colors are clear without diffusion. They speak of promise and reflect the beauty of this unique island. Don’t expect beaches of soft sand. They just aren’t there. But a land as previously described is there for the viewing. The closest place that I can think of to Dominica is Kwai, Hawaii. Amen. Selah. So be it.
Report: Unemployment rate dips in I.E.
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he economic climate in Southern California is improving, cites the California Employment Development Department in data released earlier this week. The unemployment rate declined to 5.8%, down 1.5% over the past year. According to Christopher Thornberg, Director of the UC Riverside Center for Economic Forecasting and Development at the School of Business Administration, regional economic growth has occurred at a faster rate than previously estimated. “The Inland Empire is the primary margin for growth out there,” said Thornberg. “The reluctance to grow in the coastal areas leads clearly to growth in the Inland region when the economy begins to recover.” EDD statistics show the Inland Southern California industry sectors that grew more than previously estimated include the Transportation and Warehouse sector (3.2% to 11.5%), the Management sector (2.2% to 6.7%), and the Health Care sector (0.1% to 4.5%). There was a decline in some sectors such as the Administrative Support which decreased from 5.5% to -7.6%. “Today’s numbers are a lot better than in years past,” Thornberg said. “There is a broader mix of jobs including professional services, health care and manufacturing.” The EDD also released their annual benchmark revision of all the state’s employment numbers from 2000 to 2015, which are reviewed in a monthly report compiled and adjusted seasonally by UC Riverside’s School of Business Administration Center for Economic Forecasting and Development. Those revisions show that total payroll job estimates in Inland Southern California were 21,800
positions higher in December 2015 than previous estimates, while year-over-year growth remained the same at 3.6%. Inland Southern California appears to be creating ample local job opportunities evidenced with payroll employment growing by 46,300 and household employment by over 38,000. The two fastest growing sectors in Inland Southern California in absolute terms last month were Administrative Support (adding 1,170 jobs) and Finance and Insurance (320 more jobs). Additionally, the Manufacturing and Management sectors were other highlights for the region. The broad range of sectors exhibiting growth indicates that job opportunities grew across a range of wage categories and skill levels. The two sectors posting the largest declines in absolute terms were the Transportation and Warehousing (less 1,130 jobs) and Health Care (less 830 jobs) sectors. The Leisure and Hospitality, and Government sectors
Photo courtesy UC Riverside The California Employment Development Department data released earlier this week shows the unemployment rate declined to 5.8%, down 1.5% over the past year. The broad range of industry sectors exhibiting growth indicates that job opportunities grew across a range of wage categories and skill levels. also showed declines in payrolls in January. According to the UCR Employment Report, overall the Inland
Southern California economy continues to be one of the state’s leading growth areas. In percentage terms, Inland Southern Cali-
fornia (+3.6%) was just the 10th fastest growing region in the state.
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Town hall meeting displays resident concerns for environmental justice
address AB-32 and cap and trade,” Torres said. “It would be to promote an inclusive and comprehensive process to engage on this policy. The bill, as it is written, makes this very possible. In my career, I have done this for most sectors of policy.” Brown on Friday informed about 80 students, residents, and local dignitaries about the importance of goods movement to the economic stability of the region. “Everyone has their own niche,” said Brown. “In San Bernardino we have logistics. It is important that all things come through our area. We talk about it, but what are we going to do about it? How are we going to manage it?” Husing gave a complete report on the benefits the goods movement has on the region, identifying the number of products that come through the Inland region from the ports. About 80 percent of goods come through the region on trucks and trains, according to Husing. He said the expansion of e-commerce would demand further conPhoto/Anthony VictoriA struction of warehouses in future years. Currently, about 10-percent Assemblywoman cheryl Brown speaking to 80 students, residents, and local dignitaries about the of the population (approximately 103,000 residents) hold warehouse importance of goods movement to the economic stability of the region. jobs. Moreover, the senior economist industry. They proceeded to shout Garden (IECG) co-founder and said that the logistics industry is By Anthony Victoria at Brown and Husing for their sup- co-executive director Eleanor Tor- less of a threat to the environment ome environmentalists are port of the industry and alleged res believes Brown is genuinely dissatisfied with the ap- negligence of the environment. concerned about the environment. proach Assemblywoman Martinez said his group would Brown appointed Torres, a forCheryl Brown (D-San Bernardino) continue to keep pressure on the mer NASA employee and longtime sustainability guru, to the has taken to resolve the Inland re- Assemblywoman. “She’s had ample time to resolve California Air Resources Board’s gion’s problems with pollution and habitat depletion. They made sure the issue,” Martinez said. “She’s Environmental Justice Advisory to voice their displeasure during a made it clear that logistics is the Committee last September. She town hall meeting held by the state solution to our community’s prob- said her focus is to engage the leader at San Bernardino Valley lem. People who make money off community on Assembly Bill 32-of the welfare of our residents buy the bill that created a comprehenCollege on Friday March 4. Sierra Club My Generation or- her out. It’s not all about putting sive multiyear program to reduce ganizer and Valley College student into question Brown’s actions, but greenhouse gas emissions in the Jason Martinez, 21, led a group of also making sure that residents see state--to ensure they have the ability to participate in the planning undergraduates and residents to what’s taking place.” the front of the room, as Inland However, one environmentalist process. Empire Economic Partnership remains convinced that there needs “I have been talking to a few peo(IEEP) chief economist John Hus- to be a balance between good busi- ple about engaging the community ing gave his report on the eco- ness and habitat sustainability. In- as a whole to create a community nomic impact of the logistics credible Edible Community based plan (participatory policy) to
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Sierra club My Generation protesters doing a ‘die in’ during a town hall meeting held by Assemblywoman cheryl Brown on Friday March 4. the group has openly criticized Brown for her alleged failure to address environmental issues.
due to new regulations that have reduced the output of emissions. Penny Newman, the executive director of the nonprofit Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice (CCAEJ), wrote a letter to the Environmental Justice Advisory Committee to voice their concerns and opposition to appointing Husing to the Scoping Plan economic reviewers’ panel. “[Husing] has routinely argued against regulations that would protect our most vulnerable communities--EJ communities,” Newman wrote. “While we believe Mr. Husing firmly has a right to be nominated for positions on boards, committees and commissions, as we all do, we strongly believe he is not qualified for this position.” During last month’s Environmental Justice Advisory Committee, Torres asked about the process of appointing economic advisors. She sees the need to appoint an economist from Southern California. Currently, there is not an appointee from the region. “As I understand we are trying to assess and address the problems,” Torres said. “Nominations at this juncture are premature. We are currently reviewing the procedure. I have a meeting with the Air Resources Board in two weeks for what I presume is a discussion on this issue.”
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Calling all Falcons! Frisbie Middle School to celebrate 50th anniversary
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students stand around the “frisbie f”designed by student ray torres in 1973. By Yazmin Alvarez
carnival-style celebration will mark the 50th anniversary of Frisbie Middle School, and all alumni are invited to share in the festivities and school fundraiser. Alumni from near and far are ex-
pected to take part in the commemorative events set for next week, March 16 on campus from 5:45 to 7:30 p.m at 1442 N Eucalyptus Avenue in Rialto. And to help guests take a trip down memory lane, special guest Richard Nichol, 89, from Topeka, KS will be on hand to rekindle
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the “f” was recently restored and students recreated the pose from more than 40 years ago.
fond memories of the 1970s. Nichol served as Frisbie’s choir teacher for 28 years when the school first opened its doors, and several of his students have successfully made their marks in the
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A fundraising celebration will be held march 16 to mark frisbie middle school’s 50th anniversary.
entertainment industry since, said Tobin Brinker, Frisbie history teacher and chairman of the 50th celebration. “We’ve been working hard to find people who attended Frisbie during its first year,” he said. “Our goal is to create a fun, mini-reunion for everyone.” To highlight Frisbie’s successes, former Frisbie Falcon and celebrity Allen Maldonado, of ABC’s comedy “Blackish” will emcee the event. Additional highlights for the evening will include photos and artifacts on display from Frisbie through the years, including a wooden paddle made by former NFL player and Frisbie alumn, Ronnie Lott. The items will be showcased inside the school’s library. Live entertainment will also
be provided by the school band with special performances from alumni. Guests will also have the opportunity to participate in the fundraiser portion of the event, which includes a silent auction and the opportunity to purchase Frisbie’s first “history book” written and compiled by Brinker and a student committee. Proceeds from the event will fund the purchase of new exercise equipment for students. A Facebook page has been set up under: www.facebook.com/groups/FrisbieMS . All Frisbie alumni are encouraged to “like” the Facebook page in order to stay informed about the events and to also find out about more 50th anniversary festivities.
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Many ex-pros coaching local high school baseball; Others like Hernandez move on to pros
Courtesy Photo Former Redlands East Valley baseball coach Steve Hernandez to begin 6th pro coaching season
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ocal coaches Jeff Stout, Kip Gross, and Tom Perkins are former professional baseball players who now coach high school baseball. Steve Hernandez formerly coached high school baseball and now coaches for the professional Inland Empire 66ers. They all agree that coaching high school means they are teachers who are building character. "In high school you deal with the hand you are dealt and then develop players. In the pro's, you develop players who are already great athletes," said Hernandez. "At high school you teach, coach, and deal with parents. There's no gray area in the pro's. You do it or else you're gone. Pro's must take ownership of their career." Unlike his colleagues, Hernandez never played pro baseball so he had some catching up to do. While coaching at Redlands East Valley he directed the California Angels elite travel team and then served as a volunteer coach at Arizona pro rookie ball. "After a couple of years, the Angels
needed a full time guy and they gave me an opportunity. No matter where you are in baseball, you have to take advantage of your opportunities." said Hernandez, who was head coach at REV, Fontana and Pacific for a combined 26 years. "Number one: A lot of guys who played pro baseball and come back to coach high school forget that these are kids," said Yucaipa High School coach Jeff Stout. "Their expectations are high but you must go back to the basics. You have to realize that when dealing with young kids, they haven't gone through the attitude and discipline problems yet." Stout, a national coaches hall of fame member, played four seasons in the Kansas City organization before becoming Yucaipa's coach 40 years ago. "You must remember that high school is not the pro's," advised Stout. "The rules are different in high school and this is all new to me," said Gross, who pitched for the Dodgers, Reds, and Boston. "I'm learning, too." Gross is in his second year as head coach at the small Arrowhead Christian Academy in Redlands. "I like coaching at high school a lot. It's back to fundamentals with young people and keeps me in touch with the game." He admitted that it was hard to get past last season, when his ACA team had a 2-18 record. Gross said his team went through last year what Mesa Grande Academy (Calimesa) is going through this year. Due to a lack of interest, Mesa Grande did not field a team last season. First year coach Tom Perkins has perhaps the hardest job of any coach around. His team lost to ACA on March 2 by a score of 36-0. Perkins was at least able to round up a team and if he can't find another player, the small private school might be in jeopardy of losing its baseball program forever. "I have three guys with experience. The others have never played baseball," said Perkins, who pitched at Eisenhower, Cal State LA, and in the Detroit
Tigers organization, where he later became a roving pitching coach for 10 years. Perkins played in the minors for Ralph Houk and Jim Leyland and served under Sparky Anderson in Detroit. "I am now teaching players to want to field ground balls. Baseball is simple but you can only learn by playing." Perkins is confident that he'll be able to finish the season. "There's more to life than winning baseball games," said Perkins. "I would not trade this job for anything." Hernandez knows Perkins and called him an excellent pitching coach. He described Stout as a high school coach with professional coaching capabilities. He gave Gross high marks as well. "My player from Fontana, Greg Colbrunn is now the hitting coach for Boston. Rich Dauer from Colton is coaching in Houston," said Hernadez. Chaffey's Nick Leyva is the only that could be found in the region to manage a MLB team, leading the Phillies in the early 1990's. Colton's Gorden Maltzberger was a long time coach for the Twins and another Colton grad George Caster managed a San Bernardino pro team in the 1940's. Former San Bernardino resident Jack Rothrock coached five years after playing MLB in the 1930's. Caster and Rothrock played for Connie Mack. San Bernardino High grad Mel Nelson won a number of World Series rings as a MLB pitching coach. Hernandez mentioned Dino Ebel from SBVC who now assists Mike Scioscia with the Angels. Stan Sanchez from San Gorgonio and SBVC, who managed the San Bernardino Spirit. Chris Paterson is another current pro coach who played for Hernandez at REV. Paterson has won three Independent League titles. Corky Miller from Yucaipa HS and SBVC, is currently coaching in Cinncinati's chain. Gorden Amerson, who played at San G for Bill Eatinger and later for the Padres organization, got his feet wet as head coach at Arroyo Val-
Photo Courtesy Harvey M. Kahn First year Mesa Grande Academy baseball coach Tom Perkins (Left) pictured with second year Arrowhead Christian Academy coach Kip Gross, who played for Tommy Lasorda and Lou Piniella. Perkins, an Eisenhower HS grad, played for Ralph Houk and coached for Sparky Anderson. ley High. There's a long list of former high school players that Stout and Hernandez helped coach into the Majors. Tyler Chatwood and Matt Andriese are former Hernandez students at REV who are currently in MLB starting rotations. The late Tommy Hansen was Hernadez's first pro from REV. Earlier, he coached Colbrunn, Chuckie Carr, and Kris Stevens at Fontana. Two years ago, Stout had seven former Yucaipa players in MLB spring training camps. This year, Taijuan Walker, Matt Davidson, Scott Snodgress, and Adam
Miller are in camps. Hernandez was an assistant football coach for 16 years at Fontana High for Dick Bruich, who he credits teaching him the importance of being organized, prepared and how to communicate with players and parents. He said further knowledge was gained from former MLB players Dick Schofield, Omar Vizquel, and Bill Hasselman. Stout learned his early lessons by playing for Art Mazmanian at Mt. SAC and Spider Jorgenson and Steve Boros in the pros. Gross played for Tommy Losarda and Lou Piniella.
Courtesy Photo YHS baseball coach (Left) Stout with former MLB player Mark Teahen. Stout played pro but has coached high school 40 years.
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10th annual State of Women Networking Conference
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undreds from throughout the Inland-area gathered last week for the 10th annual State of Women networking conference, honoring women in public service and government. Marking National Women’s History month, the event, spearheaded by Rialto Mayor Deborah Robertson, recognizes women positively impacting the community and brings light to several women’s issues. This year’s keynote speaker, Dr. Soraya M Coley, president of Cal Poly Pomona, shared her experience as an educator and encouraged women of all ages to use their voice as a vehicle for success: “Using language clearly and forcefully is one of the ways I’ve become more powerful. It is my right and I will no longer be intimidated by the voices of others who seek to silence me. I am a women using my voice to seek change.” This year’s Jewel Award was presented to Rialto Police Department’s Communications Center for their commitment to providing outstanding emergency services and keeping Rialto safe.
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10th annual state of women networking conference. 2016 keynote speaker Dr. soraya M. coley, president of cal poly pomona.
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February Student ARMC lab professional of the Month says laboratory medicine is a high- growth, high- demand field
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o you ever wonder what happens to your lab specimen when your health care professional says your sample has been sent to the lab? The specimen goes to a licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), who performs complex tests on blood, tissue, body fluids, and other patient samples. Billie Burch, a CLS supervisor at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center’s (ARMC) clinical laboratory, recently shared her thoughts about the rewarding field of laboratory medicine. “There is a high demand for CLS’s because many of them are retiring,” said Burch, who started working at the lab in 1979, when it was located at the old county hospital on Gilbert Street in San Bernardino. The ARMC lab, which is accredited by the State of California, College of American Pathologists, and the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program, averages 2,000,000 tests each year. “The CLS position here offers growth potential, because you need people to do the testing, and you also Courtesy Photo need people to supervise and to Noah Limon is a 5th grade student at McKinley Elementary. comply with the many regulatory He is in Mrs. Barnes class and was chosen February student requirements.” Clinical laboratory scientists of the month. Good job Noah!!!
San Manuel Makes $200,000 Contribution To Alliance For Education
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he San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is continuing its strong commitment to education by providing a $200,000 contribution to the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools’ Alliance for Education to fund the Cultivating Innovation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Schools program. Since 2008, San Manuel contributions to STEM education have provided support to regional STEM events including STEMapalooza and the Auto Club Speedway STEM Day. Through this support, San Manuel has directly impacted more than 3,000 middle school students and an additional 150 participating college students. In addition, San Manuel’s support also directly has impacted the classroom, by providing funding for more than 20 middle schools throughout the county. This contribution will provide resources to support STEM programs across the county during
the next two years, including support for the annual Auto Club Speedway STEM Day, serving close to 500 students each year. It also will support the STEMapalooza student event that provides college and career opportunities through hands-on STEM exploration. San Manuel’s donation also provides funding to strengthen the STEM Inland Empire Network (SIEN), connecting educators from across both San Bernardino and Riverside counties to learn from industry experts and share promising practices in providing high quality STEM educational experiences for students. Funding also will strengthen and enhance several emerging middle school STEM programs that connect to both elementary and high school programs and pathways. For information regarding the Alliance for Education, please contact Lynne Kennedy, director of the Alliance for Education, at 909.386.2636.
play an important role in processing and analyzing data. More than 70 percent of all medical decisions rely on some type of laboratory data. CLS’s use automated equipment and computerized instruments to test specimens. After testing and examining a specimen, they analyze the results and relay them to physicians. ARMC’s lab has a Medical Technology school that educates and trains laboratory interns which makes them eligible to take a certification exam that qualifies them for CLS state licensure. It is a highly competitive one-year training program which prospective students may apply for after completion of their bachelor’s degree and required prerequisites. Clinical Laboratory scientists often have their pick of jobs, since these positions are becoming available faster than the jobs can be filled, said Burch. A career as a laboratory professional is a good choice for those who enjoy solving problems and have an interest in science. For more information about Laboratory Scientist jobs at ARMC call 909-580-1600, or visit the careers page on ARMC’s website at www.arrowheadmedcenter.org.
Photo Courtesy/ARMC Billie Burch, a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) supervisor at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, touts laboratory medicine as a career choice. Clinical Laboratory Scientists often have their pick of jobs, since these positions are becoming available faster than the jobs can be filled, said Burch.