Inland Empire Weekly March 26 2015

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Vol 10, NO. 32

THIS WEEK Gloria’s Corner

Loma Linda celebrates VA Ambulatory Care Center with topping out ceremony

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he ongoing construction of a VA Ambulatory Care Center in Loma Linda was celebrated with a "topping out"

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ceremony March 20. or its equivalent - is placed atop a The event, which was planned structure during its erection. The and organized by the VA Loma ACC’s ceremony was attended by Linda Healthcare System, is known as a "builder's rite tradiACC, cont. on next pg. tionally held when the last beam -

Redlands Boys and Girls Club name Youth of the Year ambassadors

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nthony Ortega, senior licensed clinical social worker and hospital historian, will talk about the History of Patton State Hospital at the next Historical Society Program April 2 at 7 p.m.

Built in 1893 and originally called the “Insane Asylum”, Patton is a major forensic mental hospital operated by the California Department of State Hospitals as well as a major employer in the Inland Empire for over a century.

All programs are held on the first Thursday of each month unless otherwise noted at 7:00 P.M. inside the Christian R. Harris Memorial Hall, which is located next to the Heritage House at the corner of 8th and “D” Streets in San Bernardino.

They are open to the public free of charge.

For more information, call Nick Cataldo at 909-709-3792 or contact by e-mail at Sbhistoricalsociety@mac.com.

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Youth of the Year Ambassadors from left, Chyna Phillips, Kevin Ponce, Shane Johnson, Makayla Pennix and Kamryn Coleson.

Junior Youth of the Year ambas- Jeffery Schroepfer, 12, and Serena sadors at a reception held March 6 Granillo, 12, exemplify the best of the best at their respective sites he Boys and Girls Clubs at the Burrage Mansion.

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Riverside named its five Lugo, 11, Joshua Ramirez, 10,

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eeling a little spontaneous behind the lens while you’re out? Take a snapshot of something you see and submit it to IECN’s photo series, iSeeIE, a photo collection of what locals spy in the Inland area!

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Construction workers place the final beam during the Topping off ceremony held at the Loma Linda VA Ambulatory Care Center March 20.

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a few hundred construction workers, builders and dignitaries.

The new center will add 300,000square foot of space to an already existing facility and will house a number of services inside. They include primary care for patients, physical medicine and rehabilitation and some behavioral health

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The build will also help "free up" space at the VA's Medical Campus to "expand inpatient units, speciality clinics and the emergency department,"officials said during the ceremony.

Organizers added that the center's expansion will "drastically improve the patient experience."

“This means improved attention

to the needs of our venters,” said Donald Smith, spokesman for the center. “With this, Loma Linda will increase its availability of medical services that has been long desired and long awaited for by the local veterans.”

Completion date for the care center is expected in 2016.

Prior to the event, construction workers placed the final beam on

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display for two days in front of the vard in Loma Linda between Jerry L. Pettis Memorial VA Med- Mountain View Avenue and Caliical Center to allow patients and fornia Street, organizers said. staff to sign it before installation.

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Department of California Disabled American Veterans Department Legislative Director Mr. Richard Valdez, PSC signs the final beam during the Topping off ceremony.

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A rendering of the VA Ambulatory Care Center in Loma Linda. Completion of the building is expected in 2016.

Chyna Phillips

Kevin Ponce

Kamryn Coleson

Makayla Pennix

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within the areas the BGC serves, the organization said in a news release.

Each were nominated for the honor for their leadership, character and attitudes, the release continued.

Each nominee and their families were treated to a dinner at the historic mansion in Redlands where

they received a certificate and personal recognition from Mark Davis, the local organization's vice president.

Local BGC officials also introduced its Youth of the Year Ambassadors at the event.

Chyna Phillips, a senior at Redlands East Valley High School, Kamryn Coleson, a Citrus Valley High School senior, Shane Johnson, a junior at REV, Makayla Pennix, a junior from CVHS and Kevin Ponce, a senior at Orangewood High School, earned the honor.

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Gloria’s Corner

Gloria Macias Harrison

Bravo: Judy Brewer of the San Bernardino Symphony led efforts to collect and distribute canned food to local charitable organizations through Orchestras Feeding America. She delivered 1,500 pounds of food to church pantries through the Symphony's association with The Tire Guys.

Welcome: Rabbi Hillel Cohn has announced that Rabbi Jay Sherwood will serve the Congregation Emanu El, Redlands starting July 1, 2015. Rabbi Sherwood received his BA in Jewish Studies from UCLA and his Rabbinic Ordination and Master of Rabbinic Studies degree from the Academy for Jewish Region, California.

Save the Date: Saturday, March 28 - the

Saturday, April 12 - The League of Women Voters San Bernardino presents its Citizens of Achievement at the San Bernardino Elks Club, 2055 Elks Drive, San Bernardino from 2 to 4 p.m. For information call 909.338.4163

Crafton Hills College Foundation presents its Annual Dinner and Auction, Students Rock Tours from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the National Orange Show Events Center in San Bernardino. For ticket and sponsorship information call: Friday, April 17 - Time for Michelle Riggs - 909.389.3245.

Change Foundation presents Life's Precious Jewels Awards Dinner at Saturday, March 28 - the Chi- the National Orange Show Events cano Latino Caucus presents the Center at 6 p.m. For sponsorship 4th Annual Cesar Chavez Memo- and ticket information call: Nicole rial Breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon Wolfe at 909.886.2994 or email at the Arrowhead Country Club nwolfe@timeforchangefounda3433 Parkside Drive in San tion.org Bernardino. Featured speaker is Richard Polanco. For sponsor- Saturday, April 18 - a Tribute/ ship and ticket information call: Reception in honor of San George Aguilar 951.906.3130 or Bernardino Police Officer Gabriel email georgemba@aol.com Garcia will be held at the VFW

Saturday, March 28 - the Hispanic Inland Empire Chamber of Commerce is hosting an Open House at the Technical Employment Training Center, 194 N. LeAmbassadors: land Norton Way, San Bernardino.

Five Redlands high school stu- For information call: dents were chosen Youth of the 951.213.9916 or 909.579.7556 Year 2015 Ambassadors for the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Saturday, March 28 - the RiverRedlands-Riverside. Congratula- side Police Foundation and A tions to Chyna Phillips, East Val- Foundation for Kids presents ley; Kamryn Coleson, Citrus Easter in the Park from 10 a.m. to Valley; Shane Johnson, East Val- 1 p.m. at Bryant Park 7950 Philbin ley; Makayla Pennix, East Valley; Ave. Riverside, CA. This event and Kevin Ponce, Orangewood will feature activities for children for their accomplishments and under 12 years of age and an hard work. These students were Easter Egg Hunt at 10:30 a.m. chosen for their character, academ- sharp. ics, school, club and community involvement, leadership, and com- Saturday, March 28 - the mitment to a healthy lifestyle and Women's Club of San Bernardino for overcoming major obstacles. present the 44th Annual Prayer

Farewell / Despedida: Carolina Zaragoza Flores, Consul of Mexico for San Bernardino and Riverside Counties has been appointed the Consul General of Mexico in Laredo, Texas and will be leaving our community soon. She has been a good partner for this community lending her support to many activities especially the annual health fair, which has provided initial health screenings for adults and children in the area. We shall miss this very accomplished woman. "Le deseamos mucho exito en su Nuevo puesto." We wish her much success in her new post.

W. State Street, Redlands. Music Changing Lives is celebrating its 17th Anniversary of empowering youth through music and art enrichment programs. Order tickets via Eventbritehttp://eventbrite.com/e/changing-lives-dinner-celebrationtickets-1543385672?=efbevent

Breakfast at 9 a.m. At 503 W. 31st.

Street, San Bernardino. Featured are Pastor Scotty Lloyd of Lutheran Church of Our Savior, Rev. Jim Newell of First Baptist Church, Rev. Hilly Hicks of Emmanuel Methodist Church, and the Prime Time Choraliers. For ticket information call: Ruth Alexander Alford at 909.882.6391

Saturday & Sunday, March 28 - 29 - The University of California Botanical Gardens present the Annual Spring Plant Sale from 11a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. For information: 951.784.6962 ucrbg@ucr.ed www.gardens.ucr.edu

Thursday, April 2 - Hispanic Lifestyle presents the Latina Conference at the Ontario Airport Hotel from 9 a.m. To 2p.m. The all day event includes panel discussions on Latinas in Business, Entertainment, and in the community.

For sponsorship or exhibitor information contact: RDS@Hispaniclifestyle.com or call 951.940.9099

Saturday, April 4 - San Bernardino High School presents its Annual Mr. Cardinal City Pageant at Sturges Theater, 780 N. E Street. For ticket information call Jaime Rios at 909.881.8217 or email jaime.rios@sbcusd.com

Friday, April 10 - Josiah Bruny presents Changing Lives Dinner Celebration at Mu Restaurant, 309

Hall Post 8737, 2018 Foothill Blvd. San Bernardino from 5 to 10 p.m. Officer Garcia was wounded and suffered a head injury on duty and will require extensive and long rehabilitation. For ticket information call: Alan Dyer 909.873.1893 or Joe Olague 909.907.2059

Saturday, April 18 - the Over the Hill Gang, Berdoo present the 13th Annual Cruise for Sight from 7 a.m. to 3p.m. At Sylvan Park 601 N. University St., Redlands. This event welcomes American Hot Rods, Customs, Antiques, Low Riders, Foreign, Motorcycles, and Classic Schwinn Bicycles. It features food, beverage and vendor booths and promises many prizes.

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All proceeds benefit the Inland sponsorship and vendor informaEmpire Lighthouse for the Blind. tion call: 909.537.5102 or visit For entry forms and information www.facebook.com/ELBFF call: 909.884.3121 Sunday, May 3 - the San Bernardino Symphony and the Wednesday, April 22 City of San Bernardino present to Saturday, April 25 "Mosaico Music and Arts Festiat Roosevelt Bowl located at - The San Bernardino val" Perris Hills Park from 2 to 7 p.m.

The event is free to the public. For Orange Show Fair. information contact: Valerie PeisSaturday, April 25 - the Assis- ter at 909.723.4105 or email tance League of San Bernardino vpeister@sanbernardinosympresents its 54th Annual Signature phony.org Headdress Ball " Circus Dreams."

This annual event sponsors two major programs, Operation School Friday, May 15 - the Seven Stars Bell and the Dr. Earl R. Crane Foundation will hold its 1st AnChildren's Dental Health Center. nual Lt. Jared M. Landaker, The matinee and an evening gala USMC Memorial Golf Tournawill be held at the National Orange ment at the San Bernardino Public Show. For sponsorship and ticket Golf Course. Proceeds will be used to sponsor the children of information call: 909.862.0732 fallen and wounded military perTuesday, April 28 - Arrowhead sonnel to a YMCA camp in Big United Way will hold its Annual Bear Lake. For information conMeeting and Community Awards, tact Laura Landaker at "Planting the Seeds of Hope" from www.sevenstarsfoundation.com 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the Na- or email info@sevenstarsfoundational Orange Show Valencia tion.com Room Saturday/Sunday, May 16-17 Monday, April 27 - Colton the American Cancer Society presChamber of Commerce will hold ents Relay for Life of Colton at its Annual Golf Tournament at the Colton High School, 777 W. ValArrowhead Country Club, 3433 ley Blvd from 9 am to 9 a.m. For Parkside Drive, San Bernardino. information on this 24 hour event For information and RSVP call: contact: Randy Rivera at rnjrivera@sbcglobal.net or Renee 909.825.2222 Rivera at renee24@hotmail.com

Saturday, May 2 - Cal State San Bernardino, Latino Literacy Now founded by Edward James Olmos in partnership with Kiwanis of Greater San Bernardino and Libreria del Pueblo present the Latino Book and Family Festival from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Santos Manuel Student Union.

The event will feature more than 50 award-winning authors to promote literacy and education. For

Sunday, May 17 - Friends. Of the UCR Botanical Gardens present Primavera in the Gardens, Riverside's premier food and wine tasting event from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Guest will enjoy delicious food from local restaurants, wines, craft beer, art and music. For information: 915.784.6962 ucrbg@ucr.edu - www.gardens.ucr.edu

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Anthony Victoria Cesar Chavez: A man who was full of humility

I was about twelve years old when I first learned about the lategreat Cesar Chavez. Since then, I have learned to embrace his birthday annually in March. A leader of his stature deserves the commemoration.

I am not quite sure we will ever see a leader of his quality again.

We can only hope.

Throughout primary and secondary school, we learned of Martin Luther King Jr. and the Kennedy brothers (John Fitzgerald and Robert Francis)--some of the most influential leaders in the history of the United States.

Soon enough I learned that a Mexicano, more specifically, a Chicano (Mexican-American) is in the same standing as the aforementioned individuals; a man who favored peace and negotiation, despite facing discriminatory and outright hate from opposers.

And yet this powerful man was nothing more than a concerned human being--one who realized that the exploitation of farm workers was pushing families near the brink of poverty. A quiet man, whose eyes captured an enigma. In them one saw the strange combination of gentleness, sadness and humor. As James Vizzard wrote in the Progressive Magazine in 1966: “So speaks the man who is determined to lead his people out of bondage, the leader who provides the greatest hope of our generation that the isolated and exploited farm worker be brought into the mainstream of American life.”

Alike King, who seized victory and progress with the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, Cesar remained humble in the midst of his eventual triumph in the Delano grape strike. In turning down a national award, Chavez ex-

pressed respectfully: “What has happened in Delano is not the work of any one man and I do not believe it would be fitting to honor any one. We as a group can only bring honor by continuing to fight here in Delano and by continuing to remain non-violent in our struggle.”

Chavez’s humility is what caused farmworkers and fellow organizers alike to admire him, though his modesty was not due to coyness, as some people have inferred. Instead, it was his first hand experience.

The Arizona native moved with his family to California during the Great Depression after their land and grocery store was confiscated due to financial hardship. His family spent many years working picking peas, lettuce, cherries, corn, and grapes in the fields. Chavez would only study up to the Seventh Grade, opting to devote the majority of his time working as a farmworker to help support his family.

In an era in which so many social activists and community organizers let frustration get the best of them, which subsequently led to their promotion of self-defense and violent measures, Chavez chose non-violence. As Mohatmas Gandhi had done in India just a few decades before, and King a few years prior, the United Farm Workers union co-founder viewed pacifism as a decisive tool for social justice. It was Chavez’s decision to approach the trip from Delano to Sacramento, not as a protest march, but as a pilgrimage of penance and prayer.

It is therefore important to recognize that Chavez’s legacy exceeds politics, social justice, and even legal justice. The battle for labor rights was not one that aimed to elevate Mexican-Americans, Filipinos, or other marginalized groups’ status in the U.S. As the pilgrimage demonstrated, it was a call for respect. A call to appreciate thy fellow man and empathize with their hardships.

Chavez’s legacy, in my perspective, will always motivate people to seek humility before anything else. In a world that continues to see exploitation of labor, discrimination against migrants, and social injustice, perhaps that is all we need--a bit of humility.

Sí se puede, humanidad. Sí se puede.

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Ysmael R. Villegas: A Legacy of Courage and Valor

Today, we remember and reflect on the legacy of an American hero.

Seventy years ago on this day, March 20, 1945, Staff Sergeant Ysmael R. Villegas sacrificed his life in a heroic battle in the Philippine Island of Luzon during World War II. He was born and raised in Riverside's Casa Blanca community where family and friends fondly called him "Smiley." He died a hero one day before his 21st birthday. A member of the "Greatest Generation," Staff Sergeant Villegas served valiantly to defend the freedoms we Americans enjoy today.

Staff Sergeant Villegas is Riverside’s first native-born recipient of the Medal of Honor. It was awarded posthumously to his wife

San Bernardino Community and mail to: Scholarship Association has added a new scholarship fund in honor of San Bernardino Community our father, Leno F. Diaz — the Scholarship Association “Leno F. Diaz Memorial”!

Attn: Susan Zavala 777 North F Street If anyone is interested in donat- San Bernardino, CA 92410 ing to the scholarship fund (in lieu of flowers, etc.), please send We are so honored by this effort checks made out to — San spearheaded by our folks' dear Bernardino Community Scholar- friends in San Bernardino. We ship Association (SBCSA). Please thank them for caring so much write “Leno F. Diaz Memorial” in about Leno's legacy. I understand the “memo” portion of the check that the funds will go to support

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"Through his heroism and indomitable fighting spirit, S/Sgt. Villegas, at the cost of his life, inspired his men to a determined attack in which they swept the enemy from the field.”

We remember and thank Ysmael R. Villegas for exemplifying the true meaning of honor, valor and patriotism. Sincere condolences to his son Charlie Villegas (my high school friend), and his numerous family members. We are grateful for the ultimate sacrifice of Staff Sergeant Ysmael R. Villegas, our Hometown Hero.

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students at a high school in San Bernardino that focuses on the arts.

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and son on October 19, 1945 for gallantry and valor beyond the call of duty. Later, with full military honors, he was the first soldier interred at Riverside National Cemetery in 1978. His gravesite is located in Section 5, Site 1178.

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why anyone would want pumpkin.

Dorothy Pryor Rose and her wonderful family have a following, me included, that extends far beyond the Inland Empire. People come from far and wide to pick up their pies.

A few Thanksgivings ago, I witnessed a very elegant woman back a brand new white Bentley up to their door. She then loaded her entire trunk with sweet potato pie — front to back, side to side full.

Maybe about 100 pies.

They have outgrown two other locations, and have now settled in a new spot on South E Street, next to FedEx. They will make FedEx famous! I wish Dorothy and her family all the luck in the world.

God bless you!

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Well known rainmaker attempted his craft in San Bernardino County

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By Harvey M. Kahn

efore there were trails of airplane emissions in the skies above San Bernardino, there was a fellow 100 years ago named Charles Hatfield who also lined the skies with emissions. Hatfield was trying to make rain. During severe droughts, Hatfield would contract with municipalities and private land owners.

Many credited Hatfield with being the most successful rainmaker in recorded history, making good on a high percentage of his 500 attempts.

News reports show that Hatfield was hired in places from Honduras to Alaska, where he brought his "moisture accelerator" apparatus to create rain for everyone from banana growers to gold miners. Hatfield's exploits have been the topic of plays, songs, books and the 1956 motion picture, the Rainmaker staring Burt Lancaster and Katherine Hepburn. The 2005 book, The Wizard of Sun City by Garry Jenkins based loosely on Hatfield is said to be under option to a motion picture company.

Hatfield's controversial attempts to seed the clouds came years before the U.S. military was able to extract water by blasting the stratosphere with silver iodized crystals. With assistance from bothers Joel and Paul, the Hatfield's would erect 20 foot tall towers from where they would mix their secret

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Charles Hatfield emitted his rainmaking secret formula from these 20-foot tall towers that he and his brothers Joseph and Paul would build in cities throughout the West. This was a business card.

batch of heated chemicals in large galvanized steel tanks and let the smoke bellow upwards.

In an interview before his 2004 death, Paul Hatfield's son, David said his father and uncles took their rainmaking secrets to the grave. David Hatfield was once head of the architecture department at San Bernardino Valley College. He graduated from San Bernardino High and SBVC in the mid-1940's, when his nationally known family was still active in rain making efforts. Although David Hatfield was said to be opinionated and had his own high profile dealings with San Bernardino officials, no detailed comments by him about his father could be found.

The Hatfields made their biggest

international headlines in 1916 when they allegedly ended the worse drought in San Diego County history by making the Later in 1924, Hatfield began a 27year series of negotiations to create rain in San Bernardino County. He eventually was called a fake by county officials and a proposed $5,000 contract was denied. About that time Hatfield signed a contract with the Chino Chamber of Commerce to produce rain for $1,000 per inch but a storm came and the contract was voided.

When a severe drought continued into the 1930's, lowering Big Bear Lake by 72 feet, desperate resort owners again contacted Hatfield. A preliminary deal was agreed whereby Hatfield would get $10,000 if he could successfully

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Rainmaker Charles Hatfield went to grave with his secret formula.

refill the lake. But officials from the Bear Valley Mutual Water company vetoed funding the deal.

Hatfield had many critics who called him akin to P.T. Barnum.

The National Weather Bureau called his tactics unreliable. He did the talking for his brothers, yet had a business agent and promoter in San Diego named Fred A. Binney.

Hatfield always maintained

enough credibility to gain contracts with legitimate sounding agencies like the U.S. Agriculture Association. His success was said derived from his 15 years studying meteorology, enabling him the advantage of knowing when to produce rain, usually in the most favorable of conditions, said critics.

Words to Think About: Remembrances, inequalities, be wise

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By G. W. Abersold Ph.D.

t times an idea or concept is so strong that it demands my attention. It’s like an appetite that must be fed. A habit that demands satisfaction.

From whence they come I can only surmise. From books I’ve read. From news that I’ve listened to. Or just a conversation I’ve participated in. From wherever, it plagues me until I confront it with all my attention.

Such is the word remembrances.

It is associated with memory.

That, we all have. Unless a person is suffering from dementia or Alzheimer.

The only problem that I can think of is that memory doesn’t play favorites. Some are good and others not so pleasant. Deciding which to concentrate on is not easy. In fact, it is downright difficult.

I like to remember places I’ve been to and things I’ve seen. I also like to remember people I’ve met

through the years and experiences we’ve shared. The older I get the more my memories are on the good and pleasant side.

An amazing thing often happens to many memories. They trigger other events and especially thoughts to think about. For instance the recent celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the “March on Selma, Over the Pettis Bridge.”

The event brought the memory to my mind of President Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address.

“Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth, upon this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.” Plus 242 more words.

Fortunately the words are substantially true if the word “created” is emphasized. God has made all humanity equal. But, and it is a big BUT. People, governments and society have made all mankind UNEQUAL. To clarify my meaning, a quote from “To Kill a Mockingbird” will suffice. The author, Harper Lee, has Atticus Finch say, “Some people use that phrase out of context.

We know that all men are not created equal. Some people are smarter than others, some people have more opportunity because they are born with it, some men have more money than others, and some people are more gifted than others.”

I will not belabor the point of other inequalities because they are many. Atticus Finch pleads the case for equality of all mankind is determined by the judicial system.

However, that can be prejudiced.

But, I refer back to the word “cre-

ated”; a phrase also used by Thomas Jefferson. Our Creator judges us only by our faith. Not our heritage, our possessions, our ethnicity, our intelligence or our religious preference. As one theologian has said, “Gratitude is the only acceptable response that we can make to God.” I heard Dr. Jon Robertson-former director of the Redlands Symphony, preach the other Sunday.

His Scripture was the feeding of the 5000 men plus women and children, about 15,000.

There are two references in the Gospel of Mark about Jesus multiplying bread and fish to feed thousands. The first is 5 loaves and 2 fish. The second is 7 loaves and a few fish. Several days separate the two miracles. Dr. Robertson’s main point was about Jesus’ disciples failing to remember the first miracle.

They were typical of many of us who often forget God’s goodness to us. His sermon was titled, “The Tragedy of Forgetfulness.” So it is with us, not remembering.

It has often been said that to understand the views of Jesus, read His parables. For instance, Jesus told a parable of two men; one wise and the other foolish. The wise man built his house on a rock and when the storm came, it stood firm. The foolish man built his house on the sand and when the storm came it collapsed.

Jesus’ application is plain. Most of our problems (storms) are selfmade. Quitting school, smoking, alcoholism, overweight, lack of exercise, poor food choices, failing to see a doctor.

Foolish people fail to develop

“marketable skills,” in spite of the fact that statistics state that on the average, jobs will change 6 times in our life time.

It’s also true that the happiest people on earth have a religious

faith. When life’s storms hit, the wise person has a strong faith, that sustains.

Don’t be foolish, remember to be wise.

Amen. Selah. So be it.

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Girl Talk 3: Empowering Young Women 2 Excel COURTESY PHOTO

Group picture of attendees in the main room before the workshops began.

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(left to right) SBVC President Dr. Gloria Fisher, Tammy Martin-Ryles, Hardy Brown II, YWE President/CEO and SBCUSD Candidate Gwen Rodgers, City of San Bernardino 3rd Ward Council Member John Valdivia and Presenter Anita Scott.

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By Angela M. Coggs

n March 14, 2015, Young Women’s Empowerment Foundation hosted their 3rd Annual Girl Talk conference at San Bernardino Valley College.

The conference opened for registration at 8am and provided a continental breakfast to the participants. The event, “Girl Talk 3: Empowering 2 Excel”, invited young women ages 12-21 to participate in the all-day educational, fun and motivational experience.

The energetic moderator for the event was Courtnie Dowdy, a recent graduate of Pepperdine University. The event was built around the idea of imagining what can happen in the life of a young woman when she is empowered to succeed.

City of San Bernardino 3rd Ward Council Member John Valdivia and San Bernardino Valley College President Dr. Gloria Fisher kicked off the event.

The attendees were also welcomed by some of their peers, recent crowned queens from the local area and schools: Miss Black San Bernardino 2015 Desiree Mckenzie, Miss Cardinal San Bernardino High School Monserrat Gutierrez, Miss Inland Empire Outstanding Teen Brielle Angelique, and Miss Black San Bernardino participants Bashirah Arogunddade and Janeice Midgett representing at Girl Talk 3. Grand Terrace High School sophomore, Raihahan

Medlock, performed a personal and touching spoken word that really resonated with the audience members.

In the main room, the participants viewed a video about human trafficking entitled, “Making of a Girl.” After viewing this very powerful video the participants were able to ask questions. Many of them did not realize how prevalent human trafficking is in general and in the Inland Empire. “I didn’t know this was going on in my neighborhood,” said one shocked sophomore from San Gorgonio High School. “It makes me wonder about my surroundings.”

There were four workshop sessions available and participants attended all via a rotating system.

The workshops included Healthy Queens (hygiene related), Sister to Sister (boundaries), Knowing Me Before I Know You (self-love) and STEMing Your Way to the Top (encouraging females toward science, technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).

Two topics of discussions that took place in a larger venue were Prom Promises and Sickle Cell Trait. Joyce Payne presented Prom Promises and it touched on what to expect and personal safety with choosing whether to go with a date or in a group. Not only were the attendees inspired by the information given but also the mother of the Inland Empire Outstanding Teen was very impressed. “She was great. I loved how she pre-

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sented this information to the young ladies. It was absolutely wonderful.” The topic of Sickle Cell Traits was presented during a working lunch. Farron Dozier and his daughter Deja Dozier, a junior at Bloomington High School, spoke to participants about their own experience with the disease known as the Silent Killer, which primarily affects the African American population. His organization is called WHATZ DA COUNT and his campaign is called “What’z in your genes?”

The purpose is to provide sickle cell trait awareness and to re-educate the community about the sickle cell trait and thalassemia trait. Not only was he diagnosed when he was a Sergeant First Class in the United States Army in 2006, later his daughter was also diagnosis with trait as well. The audience was quiet as they spoke but they asked a lot of questions afterwards.

The topic was an important part of the day.

“As an advocate when sharing your message you really never know who's listening and sometimes you don't know if you've even been heard but what I believe in is the ripple effect. That somehow somewhere someone's listening and your message is out there, I feel them in my purpose and I'm doing my passion. I’m out to educate the community about Sickle Cell Trait,” said Dozier.

Dozier was especially touched by a comment by one of the partici-

pants of Girl Talk 3 with the username of angie_90h9 commented on his picture on Instagram, “Thank you to you and your daughter for speaking to us. I was unaware that sickle cell could be passed down like that until you spoke to us about it and I’m happy you did.” She concluded with by saying “I hope for the best for you and your daughter health wise and just in general. Take care.”

Dozier’s response was a humbled; “Need I say more?” He reached at least one person that day and many more.

Another memorable guest who spoke with the parents who attended the event was Evangelist Beverly Broadus Green, mother of rapper Snoop Dogg. She shared her life story and how she had to learn to love herself before she could love someone else. She invited the mothers to take control of their own lives and to not go looking for a man but rather him come to you. She connected with the women in the room. She had attendees moved to tears with her story of triumph over major life struggles. Shanila Shabufta, vendor with the African American Mental Health Coalition, felt a connection with Green. “I can relate to what she said. She put herself out there.

She talked about inner conflict, growing up in church and knowing what’s right and wrong but still having conflict to do the right thing. I think everyone has those moments,” she said. “I can definitely relate to her. I loved hearing her speak today.”

In addition to the workshops, the young women were treated to entertainment, opportunity drawings, poems by SBCUSD Vicki Lee and former SBCUSD student Chelsea Davis, and a step show by the San Gorgonio Steppers and members of University of California, Riverside chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc.

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Young Visionaries Mental Health Specialist Niki Chambers and Evangelist Beverly Broadus Green.

Young Women’s Empowerment Foundation’s CEO/President and San Bernardino City Unified School District Candidate was pleased with the turn out and stated, “The event was a huge success.” Over a hundred girls in attendance and were surveyed throughout the day. The girls all indicated that they were having a great time. Each girl also interacted in photo booth where they dressed up and had fun. All pictures are posted on Young Women’s Empowerment Foundation Facebook.

YWE serves to strengthen the character of young women of high school age in the San Bernardino City region of the Inland Empire in Southern California. The mission of our program is to empower these young women to achieve at their highest potential, particularly in education, and to instill in them a commitment to return to their community as leaders and mentors.

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ity Council Meetings

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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All seniors, couples and singles, welcome at free dance socials.

Opportunity to make new friends and remember music of our youth.

Joslyn Senior Center: First and second Tuesday 2 p.m., 21 Grant St., Redlands (909) 798-7550.

Redlands Community Center: Every third Friday 2 p.m., 111 Lugonia Ave., Redlands (909) 7987572.

Highland Senior Center: Every fourth Tuesday 2 p.m., 3102 E. Highland Ave., Highland (909) 862-8104.

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The Democratic Luncheon Club of San Bernardino meet at noon on Fridays at Democratic Headquarters, 136 Carousel Mall (near the central glass elevator) in San Bernardino.

Speaker Schedule: 4/3 DARK for Good Friday 4/10 DARK for Annual Banquet 4/11 Banquet Saturday!

4/17 Joseph Paulino, SB City Unified School District Police Chief Buffet Banquet 4/11 (Saturday) Annual Banquet and Installation of Officers at Arrowhead Country Club. Doors open at 11:30 A.M. Program at Noon. Featured Speakers include CA Treasurer John Chiang, State Senator Connie M Leyva and Invited Speakers include Representative Norma Torres and Attorney General Kamala Harris! Arrowhead Country Club, 3433 Parkside Dr., San Bernardino. Doors Open at 11:30 am; Program Starts at 12:00 noon. Sponsorships: $2,000 Event, $1,000 Benefactor, $500 Blue, $250 Table Buffet Tickets: $35 per person or $65 for two people. Reservations must be made in advance by Wednesday, April 7, 2015.

Send check with reservation to Democratic Luncheon Club, PO Box 451, SB 92402 FPPC #1222022 ~ FIC #C0040845. For more information, contact Dave Raley...Voicemail 909.798 9248, mustangder@aol.com Visit us at www.sbdems.com or our new Facebook page at www.facebook/SBDems.

charge. 951-233-7027. Knights of to the American Cancer Society. For Monday, April 13-17th Annual Columbus, 740 Pennsylvania St., information call (909) 528-9194.

Ed Hirschman Arrowhead Regional Colton, Ca. RMC to Host Free Medical Center Foundation Golf at the Redlands Country he Inland Empire 9th Annual 5K Classic Club. Proceeds from the tournament Walk/Run & Fit- will go toward the purchase of new Time Prime medical equipment at ARMC. RegExpo ness Choraliers istration and the practice range will Saturday, March 28-Join ArrowSaturdays from 10am-12pm open at 8:30 a.m., followed by a head Regional Medical Center Come Sing with The Inland Empire Prime Time Choraliers as they (ARMC) at the free 9th Annual 5K shotgun start at 10 a.m. The Golf begin a new season on Tuesday, Walk/Run & Fitness Expo. Check- Classic features a four-person January 7, 9:00 AM. Rehearsals in begins at 7 a.m., and the scramble format; box lunch and are held each Tuesday Morning. at Walk/Run begins at 8:30 a.m. The beverages for each player; and a St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 785 free Expo will offer basic health dinner reception, live auction and No. Arrowhead Ave., San screenings, stay-healthy informa- raffle following the tournament at 3 Bernardino, CA 92401 (corner of tion, fun fitness activities and chal- p.m. For more information, call the lenges for the entire family. ARMC ARMC Foundation, Patty Holohan, Arrowhead and 8th). is located at 400 North Pepper Ave., at 909-580-3135. weekly in RMC Colton. Please, for everyone’s Farmer’s Market safety, no pets, skates, skateboards or bicycles. For more information go to: www.arrowheadmedcenter.org. from 9 a.m.

– 1 Wednesdays Friday, April 17-5:30pm Social p.m. in front of the hospital. Stop he Power and the hour, 6:30pm program-Individual by on your lunch break for certiticket price $125. Sponsorship opGlory Passion Play fied fresh produce and artisan available. Program Ads portunities breads. ARMC partners with the available for purchase. We will have Southland Farmers Market AssociGood Friday, April 3 at 7pm. an opportunity drawing and silent ation on the weekly market to help Saturday, April 4 at 7:30pm. auction, show our new agency video promote health and wellness to the Easter Sunday, April 5 at and have a splendid dinner. Sponcommunity.

10:30am.-At Colton First Assem- sorship opportunities, dinner tickets bly, 450 W. Citrus St., Colton, CA and ads can be purchased through 92324. colton.org. (909) 825-89-01. our website www.timeforchangefoundation.org or by phone (909) 886-2994 or by email nwolfe@timeforchangefoundaFriday, March 27 at 7:30 amtion.org or by mail P.O. Box 25040 San Bernardino Chamber of ComSan Bernardino, CA 92406. merce invites you to a Legislative Saturday, April 4-Imagine Breakfast featuring Senator Mike Church will hold its Eighth Annual ssistance League Morrell at Arrowhead Country Easter Eggstravaganza for children, Headdress Ball Club. $25 includes full breakfast. ages 11 and under, from 10 am to 12 Seating is limited. Call (909) 885- pm at Palm Avenue Elementary 7515 to RSVP. School, 6565 Palm Ave., San Saturday, April 25 - the AssisBernardino. Gates open at 9:45 am tance League of San Bernardino and this event is FREE. The event presents its 54th Annual Signature will include activities, an Easter Headdress Ball "Circus Dreams." play and a giant Easter Egg hunt - This annual event sponsors two with 15,000 eggs - that will be sep- major programs, Operation School Saturday, March 28 8am-2pm- arated by age groups. Information: Bell and the Dr. Earl R. Crane Colton Relay For Life will be hav- 909-887-0604 or Children's Dental Health Center. ing their annual Yard Sale at the imaginechurch.net.

The matinee and an evening gala Colton Community Church, corner will be held at the National Orange of Rancho Ave. & Laurel St. Teams Show. For sponsorship and ticket will be selling all kinds of items, all information call: 909.862.0732. proceeds from their Yard Sale goes

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New helpline offers resources to people suffering from heart failure

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By MJ Duncan

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dr. Maxwell ohikhuare, health officer for the san Bernardino County department of Public health, speaks at a press conference on the importance of the stronger hearts helpline to residents dealing with heart failure. residents can access the helpline by dialing 211, the county’s comprehensive database of free and low cost health and human services.

Arrowhead Regional Medical Hosts 9th Annual 5K Walk/Run and Fitness Expo

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rrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) will host its 9th Annual 5K Walk/Run & Fitness Expo on Saturday, March 28, 2015. On-site registration/check-in starts at 7 a.m., and the Walk/Run starts at approximately 8:30 a.m. This free event is part of the effort by ARMC and the County of San Bernardino to achieve the Countywide Vision. Improving the community’s health creates a better quality of life and contributes to better schools, better jobs, and a vibrant economy.

The 5K (3.1 mile) route begins at ARMC at 400 North Pepper Avenue in Colton, and loops through

local streets east of the Medical Center so that participants return and finish in front of the hospital.

An awards presentation will take place as participants return from the route. All participants are asked to please leave pets at home.

Registration is free, and interested participants may sign up at www.arrowheadmedcenter.org.

More than 30 percent of adults and children in the county are overweight. This event is an opportunity to take steps toward a healthy lifestyle. Regular exercise can help prevent obesity as well as other health problems such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes.

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an Bernardino County residents have a new resource at their fingertips due to the recent addition of a new helpline in the county’s comprehensive database of free and low cost health and human services accessible by calling 211 toll-free. The Stronger Hearts Helpline is a new 24/7 free call-center resource for people suffering from heart failure and their families. Compared to other counties in California, San Bernardino is rated with the second-highest incidents of heart failure treatment.

“Many people with heart failure don’t fully understand the intricacies of the disease; to them, it may sound like a death sentence,” said Maxwell Ohikhuare, M.D., Health Officer for the San Bernardino County Department of Public

Health. “The Stronger Hearts Helpline will give them easier access to information that can help them take control of their condition and stay healthier longer,” Dr. Ohikhuare said.

San Bernardino County was selected by the National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention, the agency that launched the Stronger Hearts Helpline, to serve as the pilot program due to the extensive need.

The program is designed to provide information that includes treatment education to help individuals avoid being hospitalized, as well as provide free referrals to medical professionals, local clinics, exercise programs, nutrition advice and mental health programs. Due to the various causes of heart failure it poses a challenge for the patient and family members to identify needs, which the pro-

gram also hopes to provide enlightenment.

“The Stronger Hearts Helpline gives our residents a valuable tool in taking control of their health.

Patients no longer need to feel lost in treating heart failure on their own; they can feel more confident about their health knowing that immediate help is only a phone call away,” Supervisor Josie Gonzales said.

Residents in San Bernardino County can connect to the Stronger Hearts Helpline by simply dialing 2-1-1 from any phone at any time. A live operator will answer and callers should ask for the Stronger Hearts Helpline by name or mention they are looking for heart-failure resources.

Bilingual operators are standing by to guide callers to the programs and resources they need.

Keselowski wins Auto Club 400 on last lap

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By Richard Dawson

rad Keselowski proved it’s all about how you finish in NASCAR, claiming victory by passing Kurt Busch on the final lap at the Auto Club 400 at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana on Saturday, March 21.

It ended up being the only lap in which Keselowski led the race, but it was the only one he needed to win.

Busch and Stewert-Haas Racing Chevrolets’ teammate Kevin Harvick placed second and third respectively while Paul Menard and Ryan Newman rounded out the top five for the afternoon.

The win wasn’t without controversy as a pair of calls near the end of the race shaped the outcome. A debris caution before Busch, the leader at the time, got to the finish line to start the final lap kept him from coasting to a win. It also allowed Keslowski to go from 17th place up to sixth.

A second caution was called after Kyle Larson’s bumper fell off. Keselowski took advantage of a second two-lap restart by getting four fresh ties during a pit stop. Busch and Harvick only had two and it proved to be the difference in the final lap.

It was Keselowski’s 17th career win and he essentially locked up his spot in the Chase for the NASCAR Spring Cup. Despite not winning, Harvick continued his impressive streak of driving, placing in the top two for the eighth consecutive race. That mark trails only Richard Petty, who had 11 in a row during the 1975 season.

The event also marked the last time Jeff Gordon, who recently announced he will be retiring from full-time competition following the 2015 season, will race at the Auto Club Speedway.

He finished in 10th place.

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Brad Keslowski won the nasCar auto Club 400 during the final lap at the auto Club speedway on March 21.

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Jeff Gordon gets a standing ovation from the sold out crowd before his final race in Fontana.

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DTR Art Walk brings artists, musicians, crowds to Dowtown Redlands

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Grant Sutton, a local tattoo artists sketches new designs during a previous Dtr Art Walk in october. the sixth installment of Dtr Art Walk is set for March 29 in Downtown redlands.

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nique art will be around just about every corner in Downtown Redlands

Sunday.

The sixth installment of DTR Art Walk—a community-organized event aimed at expanding the growing art scene in Redlands— kicks off at noon throughout Downtown Redlands and continues through 6 p.m.

Hundreds of one-of-a-kind art pieces on different media will be on display inside local shops and will also flood alleyways like those between Augie’s Coffee House.

Highlights of Sunday’s art festival includes live street art hosted

by A Shop Called Quest along the Fifth St. Alley near Oscar’s Mexican Restaurant, a community madonnari – or street painting – festival, hosted by the Redlands Cultural Arts Commission, and an outdoor art gallery at the Civic Center Plaza Walkway off of Citrus Avenue opposite Fifth Street.

The Downtown Redlands Art Walk first launched two years ago as an effort to build a robust art community and to stimulate small business in an around the city’s downtown area.

Its inaugural event drew in large crowds to see more than 2 dozen artists live at work along with their pieces set up inside downtown shops.

Consistently growing every installment, DTR Art Walk has now expanded to include more than 100 local artists to showcase their works, and this year, more than 20 businesses will serve as pop up galleries for the day while others host artist receptions for their currently featured artists.

In addition to art, the event also includes live local entertainment at Ed Hales Park featuring music from Maria Sweet, Small Spaces, Zapotec Pima, and Ghost Pilot.

The State restaurant will serve food and The Citrograph Foundation will be pouring beers from Hangar 24 and Ritual Brewing Co. The Civic Center Plaza Walkway will have food vendors including street tacos and will feature acoustic musicians.

In conjunction with DTR Art Walk, Art on State Street will also be held Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.. The event is an outdoor art market with over 50 artists displaying their fine art works.

Admission is free to both art events.

To learn more visit, www.facebook.com/dtrartwalk.

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A preview of artwork from Mentone artist Daniel Schroeder is showcased at past Dtr Art Walk installations. hundreds of artists are expected at this year’s event March 29.

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UFW Foundation still working for equality, justice, dignity

ith the words, “Si se puede!” Cesar Chavez became synonymous with immigrant identity and culture. His legacy and vision stood for equality, justice and dignity for all. Those values are more important today than ever before as millions of workers continue to go without health coverage.

Undocumented Californians work hard and give back to their communities and the state, contributing $130 billion to California’s GDP. In 2010, undocumented workers paid $2.7 billion in taxes, but are ineligible for many services and benefits offered to other Californians. Undocumented workers have resided in California on average of 14 years for men and nine years for women. They’re our friends, neighbors and family members – their family is no different from yours or mine.

Agricultural workers – particularly undocumented ones – are worse off than the average worker in terms of health. Poverty, frequent mobility, low literacy, and language barriers deter thousands of workers from accessing health coverage. The biggest barrier, however, is that undocumented workers are locked out of our health care system. In California, nearly all farmworkers are immigrants, about half of whom undocumented, according to estimates from agricultural economists at

UC Davis.

No one should suffer or from illnesses that can be prevented or treated. Yet currently across California, nearly 80 percent of undocumented agricultural workers are overweight, and more than 30 percent of them suffer from dental issues.

Founded on the principles of the farm worker movement and born out of the United Farm Workers union established by Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta, the UFW Foundation works to serve farm workers and other low-income Latino immigrants living in remote, underserved communities in California through low-cost services and informational workshops.

Denying health care access to a critical part of our workforce hurts our economy. But more importantly, providing health access to some of most vulnerable families in California is the right thing to do.

The UFW Foundation is working hard to ensure all farm workers and their families have access to affordable healthcare and will be hosting workshops and events with farm workers and community partners in the following cities: ·Date: Saturday, March 28, 2015 Time: 10am, 2pm, 5pm Location: St Mary’s Church, 203 East Washington Street, Stockton, CA 95202

fice, 220 18th Street, Bakersfield, Location: UFW Office, 30168 ·Date: Saturday, April 11, 2015 CA 93301 Garces Hwy, Delano, CA 93216 Time: 10am, 2pm, 5pm · Date: Saturday, August 22, 2015 Location: St Paul’s Episcopal Time: 10am, 2pm, 5pm Church, 1528 Oakdale Road, Modesto, CA 95355 · Date: Saturday, May 9, 2015 Time: 10am, 2pm, 5pm Location: Central Labor Council, 610 W. Main Street, Merced, CA 95340

· Date: Saturday, May, 23, 2015 Time: 10am, 2pm, 5pm Location: UFW Office, 450 S. Madera Ave, Suite H, Madera, CA 93637 · Date: Saturday, June 13, 2015 Time: 10am, 2pm, 5pm Location: UFW Foundation Office, 2409 Merced Street, Suite 103, Fresno, CA 93721

· Date: Saturday, July 11, 2015 Time: 10am, 2pm, 5pm Location: St Paul’s Anglican Church, 120 N. Hall Street, Visalia, CA 93291

· Date: Saturday, July 25, 2015 Time: 10am, 2pm, 5pm Location: St Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 599 N. Valencia Blvd., Woodlake, CA 93286

· Date: Saturday, August 8, 2015 Time: 10am, 2pm, 5pm Location: UFW Foundation Of-

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Colton, Grand Terrace, Loma Linda’s Tri-City Mixer

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From left to right: Economic development manager Arthur Morgan, city manager Bill Smith, councilmember Frank Navarro, Executive Administrator Adelfa Flores, Mayor Richard De La Rosa, and Economic Development Project Manager Christy Elshof--all from the city of Colton.

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(Right) San Bernardino County Supervisor James Ramos (left) and Colton Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Chetay Catalano (right) raffling off a gift basket.

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De La Rosa Designs owner Rhonda De La Rosa demonstrates her bouquets of flowers at the Tri-City Mega Mixer, which took place at the Ashley Furniture Homestore in Colton on March 19. Rhonda is the sister of current Colton mayor Richard De La Rosa.

Loma Linda Chamber of Commerce executive assistant Stephanie Mahe giving away a basket of goods during the Tri City Mixer on March 19.

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Norton Air Museum celebrates second anniversary

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People look over Leland Francis Norton’s photographs and memorabilia at the norton Air Force Base Museum during their second anniversary celebration on Saturday March 21. norton was a captain in the Army Air corps during World War ii and died heroically during a bombing mission in France on May 27, 1944. he was 23-years-old.

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wenty-one years ago this month, the Norton Air Force Base closed—leaving thousands of people without employment. The economic hardship that followed continues to be felt in San Bernardino.

However, local leaders and veterans believe the San Bernardino International Airport (which was constructed after Norton’s closure) can still serve as an economic hub, while also providing a museum to allow the public to remember its historic value.

“The base provided significant economic growth for San Bernardino and the Inland Em-

pire,” said Norton Air Force Museum board president Bob Edwards. “It is good to let the community know about the museum. We’re trying our best to preserve the memory of Norton Air Force Base.”

On Saturday March 21, the Norton Air Force Base Museum celebrated its two year anniversary by holding a celebration event filled with a car show, live music entertainment, and speeches from local dignitaries.

Norton Air Force Base, formerly known as the San Bernardino Air Depot when it opened during World War II, served as a logistics depot and heavy lift transport facility for military aircraft. Norton AFB was closed due to the Base

Realignment and Closure process in March of 1994. Since then, it has served as a general aviation and cargo airport.

After years of dealing with roadblocks and hurdles, Edwards and the Old Crew Dogs of Norton's 63/445 Airlift Wing were able to renovate the old NCO club and add the museum in 2013.

The dignitaries present all alluded to the cultural, historical, and social meaning that Norton AFB has on the residents of San Bernardino and veterans of the Inland Empire.

San Bernardino County Supervisor Josie Gonzales (D-Fontana) commended the arduous effort that was put forth by veterans of the Air-Force, while also explaining that the museum will provide perspectives of courage and war.

“It was the men and women who wore the uniforms, flew the planes, and drove the trucks, that did everything that allows us to be safe, to be free, and have a life,” said Gonzales. “War is not good, war is destructive. But when there is cause to protect freedom and respect values, our nation has known how to step up, how to fight, how to preserve, and how to protect.

We say to the men and women who wore the uniform, whatever military branch it was, we value you and love you. We’re working hard to make sure you feel that and never ever regret the sacrifices that were made on your behalf.”

West Valley Water District representative Alan Dyer, a retired Master Sergeant for the Air Force Reserves, said he is impressed with the museum’s management.

“This Air Force Base helped to pump the economy of this community,” said Dyer. “This was most important for the growth of San

Bernardino. The museum is doing a great job of strengthening their publicity to let the public know that the museum exists.”

The museum is opened on Thurs-

days and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information on how you can donate memorabilia, contact Bob Edwards at (909) 382-7307.

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San Bernardino Mayor Carey Davis (left) with West Valley Water District representative and retired Air Force reserve Master Sergeant Alan Dyer (right) during the norton Air Force Base Museum’s second anniversary celebration on March 21.