Inland Empire Weekly April 02 2015

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Vol 10, NO. 33

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Crowds lined up early for the grand opening of Nordstrom Rack in Redlands March 26.

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tanding in line for a few hours early Thursday morning last week and waiting for the doors of the new

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Nordstrom Rack in Redlands to just couldn’t miss this, I had to be open was a small price to pay for here,” said the Redlands resident. fashionista Heather Sheehan.

Sheehan arrived in full style at In fact, it’s something that comes with style territory.

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Education highlighted at annual César Chávez Scholarship Breakfast

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The class will be held at Redlands Community Center, 111 W Lugonia Ave., from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 14. Please RSVP by April 12.

Lunch will be provided. Cost is $5 to cover cost of lunch from Subway.

The five-phase Crime-Free Multi-Housing program focuses on community-oriented crime prevention by emphasizing communication with property managers, tenants and police.

For more information or to reserve a spot, contact Rick Strobaugh at rstrobaugh@redlandspolice.org.

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A live auction of art work helped raise more than $1,000 to fund scholarships for students in Redlands during the annual Cesar Chavez breakfast March 26. funding the education of youth, the American Legion Post 650 in said Ed Gomez, professor at San Redlands. ven a small donation of a Bernardino Valley College during “The real purpose (of the breakfew dollars can make a big the 13th annual César Chávez Scholarships, cont. on next pg. impact when it comes to Scholarship Breakfast March 26 at

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Crowds lined up as early as 5 a.m. March 26 for the grand opening of Nordstrom Rack in Redlands. The store is located in the Mountain Grove Plaza.

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the new store at Mountain Grove at Citrus Plaza and claimed her spot —about 30th in line — at 6:30 a.m., and she wasn’t the only one dressed-to-impress at the March 26 grand opening celebration.

Hundreds were runway ready in line, which happened to wrap down the plaza, for the 9 a.m. opening.

And to keep shoppers charged up, employees passed out warm drinks and breakfast treats, while some danced in line to the set of a live DJ. Then the countdown began and the clock struck 9. Shoppers were ushered into the 35,000-square-foot store filled with selections of ontrend apparel, handbags, accessories and big-name shoes marked daily at 30-70 percent off regular prices.

The Rack carries merchandise from Nordstrom stores, Nordstrom.com and specially-purchased items from many of the top brands sold at Nordstrom. The Rack is designed to provide the ultimate treasure hunt to style-savvy customers.

The Mountain Grove Nordstrom Rack is the seventh Rack destination within the Inland Empire. The company also operates two Nordstrom stores in the area at The Galleria at Tyler in Riverside and at Montclair Plaza. The Rack recently opened a new store at Riverside Plaza just last year.

Mountain Grove is located in the northwest corner of the center off the 210 and 10 freeways. Nordstrom Rack joins a growing list of retailers such as T.J.Maxx, buybuy

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Heather Sheehan of Redlands was among the hundreds of style shoppers at the grand opening of Nordstrom Rack in Redlands March 26.

BABY, HomeGoods and Tilly's and Bed Bath & Beyond since filling out the final first phase of the opening in 2004. project, according to a news release. The new development will Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter compliment the established Citrus with Inland Empire Community Plaza which has been anchored by Newspapers and can be reached tenants including Target, Kohl's at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com.

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Redlands Morning Kiwanians, John and Carol Coley, were among the handful who purchased one-of-a-kind art work during a live auction at the 13th annual Cesar Chavez Scholarship Breakfast March 26 at the American Legion Post 650.

The auction brought in more than $1,000 to fund scholarships for students in Redlands.

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money to provide $1,000 scholarships to several Redlands Unified School District students that the committee felt exemplified the spirit of Chávez.

This year, a live art auction helped bring in more than $1,000 toward the fund.

Donations will be accepted to support the scholarship fund.

Checks can be made payable to the City of Redlands and mailed to the Redlands Police Department, ℅ Cesar Chavez Breakfast Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 1025, Redlands, 92373.

fast) is to put forth a legacy of continuation for those young people that are coming behind us,” he said, after making a compelling speech, encouraging those at this year’s event to push the next generation to follow their dreams and strive for higher education.

Gomez, chairman of the Human Relations Commission and this year’s keynote speaker, was joined by a few dozen community members and dignitaries at the annual scholarship breakfast, recognizes and provides awareness of the efforts of the late civil rights and farm labor leader César Chávez, while celebrating Chávez’s legacy Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter of compassion, education, and with Inland Empire Community Newspapers and can be reached equality for all Americans.

Last year’s event raised enough at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com.

Gloria’s Corner

Gloria Macias Harrison

Declare Candidacy: Although official filing for San Bernardino City Council, City Clerk, City Attorney, and City Treasurer are not possible until mid July, several incumbents have started their fundraising efforts.

Gary Saenz has officially declared he will seek reelection to the City Attorney's office. Henry Nickel (5th Ward) had a kick off event recently for his campaign for reelection to the city council and James Mulvihill (7th Ward) has stated to me that he will seek reelection.

Councilman John Valdivia (3rd Ward) is well into fundraising with a second event scheduled for May. Rikke Van Johnson (6th Ward) is not seeking reelection and Roxanne Williams and Rafael Raels are out seeking support for their candidacy for this uncontested seat.

Gigi Hanna (incumbent City Clerk) and David C. Kennedy (incumbent City Treasurer) have not announced officially.

The San Bernardino Symphony honored long time arts and symphony advocate Dean McVay with the very prestigious Golden Baton at an elegant dinner and musical program at the Mission Inn in Riverside. This award was first awarded in 1989 and since then there only been 13 recipients.

McVay is a tireless supporter and active member not only of the San Bernardino Symphony Board but also an active member of The Association of California Symphony Orchestras (ACSO). He is responsible for developing audiences for symphony music by expanding outreach into local communities. In addition to his law practice, McVay teaches law, is active in the Law Association and is a member of numerous civic organizations. Bravo, bravo Dean McVay.

Garcia will be held at the VFW 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.

All proceeds benefit the Inland Empire Lighthouse for the Blind.

For entry forms and information call: 909.884.3121

Saturday, April 18 - Youth Action Project and the Court Appointed Special Advocates of San Bernardino (CASA) present the 8th Annual CARE4Kids5K and Community Resource Fair at Glen Helen Park, San Bernardino from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is in recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month.

Save the Date: For information and to register Saturday, April 4 - San v i s i t Bernardino High School presents www.youthactionproject.org or its Annual Mr. Cardinal City Pag- www.casaofsb.org eant at Sturges Theater, 780 N. E Street. For ticket information call Wednesday, April 22 to SaturJaime Rios at 909.881.8217 or day, April 25 - Orange Show Fair email jaime.rios@sbcusd.com Tuesday, April 7 - Arrowhead United Way will hold its Annual Meeting and Community Awards, "Planting the Seeds of Hope" from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the National Orange Show Valencia Room. For information and to RSVP call Edwina at 909.884.9441

Friday, April 10 - Josiah Bruny presents Changing Lives Dinner Celebration at Mu Restaurant, 309 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/changAwards, Awards: ing-lives-dinner-celebration-tickThe San Manuel Band of Mission ets-1543385672?=efbevent Indians held their Seventh Annual Forging Hope Breakfast at which Saturday, April 11 - the San chairwoman Lynn Valbuena and Bernardino Symphony presents the other tribal members presented the Beethoven, Brahms and Bartholdy YAWA Awards to four non-profits. concert at 7:30 p.m. at the CaliforYAWA which means to "to act on nia Theater 562 W. 4th Street. This one's beliefs" is the principle used concert features the dynamic duo to determine the awards to organiof Todor Pelev and Ana Maria zations dedicated to making posiMaldonado. For tickets call: tive contributions and impact in 909.381.5388 or visit www.sancommunities. The four recipients bernardinosymphony.org included: Education - Crafton Hills College - Dr. Cheryl MarSaturday, April 12 - The League shall, President for Increasing of Women Voters San Bernardino Student Engagement, Employment presents its Citizens of Achieveand Knowledge (ISEEK) program; ment at the San Bernardino Elks Health - Children's Fund - Erin Club, 2055 Elks Drive, San Phillips, CEO for providing key Bernardino from 2 to 4 p.m. For insupport to at-risk children in the formation call Gloria Anderson at community; Economic Develop909.338.4163 ment - Mary's Mercy Center for two programs - Mary's Table that Friday, April 17 - Time for provides food and emergency asChange Foundation presents Life's sistance to families and Veronica's Precious Jewels Awards Dinner at Home that provides women and the National Orange Show Events children an alternative to abuse Center at 6 p.m. For sponsorship and/or homelessness; and Special and ticket information call: Nicole Projects - Indian Youth of AmerWolfe at 909.886.2994 or email ica for services to Indian youth nwolfe@timeforchangefoundafrom 192 tribes in 33 states that intion.org clude summer camps, child and family services, and winter and Saturday, April 18 - a Tribute/ schools supplies. Congratulations Reception in honor of San to all the recipients.

Bernardino Police Officer Gabriel

Saturday, April 25 - the Assistance League of San Bernardino presents its 54th Annual Signature Headdress Ball " Circus Dreams."

This annual event sponsors two major programs, Operation School Bell and the Dr. Earl R. Crane Children's Dental Health Center.

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will be held at the National Orange event is free to the public. For inShow. For sponsorship and ticket formation contact: Valerie Peister at 909.723.4105 or email vpeisinformation call: 909.862.0732 ter@sanbernardinosymphony.or Monday, April 27 - Colton g Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Golf Tournament at the May 7 - is the date for the 22nd Arrowhead Country Club, 3433 Anniversary of the Inland Empire Parkside Drive, San Bernardino. Prayer Breakfast on the National For information and RSVP call: Day of Prayer. This event will be held at the Double Tree Hotel, 222 909.825.2222 N. Vineyard Ave. Ontario at 7a.m. information contact Wednesday, April 29 - the For Bonnes Meres Auxilary of Chil- carolyn.Preschern@gmail.com dren's Fund present their Annual or www.ieprayerbreakfast.org Birthday Luncheon at 11 a.m. At the Redlands Country Club 1749 Friday, May 15 - the Seven Stars Garden St., Redlands. For informa- Foundation will hold its 1st Annual tion contact: Carolyn Weaver at Lt. Jared M. Landaker, USMC Me909.557.4798 or email bonnes- morial Golf Tournament at the San meres@gmail.com or visit web- Bernardino Public Golf Course. site www.bonnesmeres.org Proceeds will be used to sponsor the children of fallen and wounded Friday, May 1 - the San military personnel to a YMCA Bernardino Valley College Foun- camp in Big Bear Lake. For infordation presents its 5th Annual Golf mation contact Laura Landaker Tournament at Shandin Hills Golf a t Club 3380 Little Mountain Drive, www.sevenstarsfoundation.com San Bernardino. For information or email info@sevenstarsfoundac o n t a c t tion.com igowen@valleycollege.edu Saturday/Sunday, May 16-17 Saturday, May 2 - Cal State San the American Cancer Society presBernardino, Latino Literacy Now ents Relay for Life of Colton at founded by Edward James Colton High School, 777 W. Valley Olmos in partnership with Kiwanis Blvd from 9 am to 9 a.m. For inof Greater San Bernardino and Li- formation on this 24 hour event breria del Pueblo present the contact: Randy Rivera at rnLatino Book and Family Festival jrivera@sbcglobal.net or Renee from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Rivera at renee24@hotmail.com Santos Manuel Student Union. The event will feature more than 50 Sunday, May 17 - Friends. Of award-winning authors to promote the UCR Botanical Gardens presliteracy and education. For spon- ent Primavera in the Gardens, sorship and vendor information Riverside's premier food and wine call: 909.537.5102 or visit tasting event from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Guest will enjoy delicious food www.facebook.com/ELBFF from local restaurants, wines, craft Sunday, May 3 - the San beer, art and music. For informaBernardino Symphony and the tion: 915.784.6962 City of San Bernardino present ucrbg@ucr.edu "Mosaico Music and Arts Festival" www.gardens.ucr.edu at Roosevelt Bowl located at Perris Hills Park from 2 to 7 p.m. The

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Registration for the egg hunts run 9 to 10:30 a.m. The event includes egg hunts, crafts, egg decorating contest, fun zone, visits from the Easter Bunny, food, vendors, face painting and more! Don't forget your basket for the egg hunts! $10 Parking fee.

For more information 909-4814205

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Hop to it: Easter fun abounds in the Inland Empire

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s spring puts a hop in your step, get ready to bop around this weekend as several Easter events are taking place throughout the Inland Empire.

From egg hunts to decorating contests and suiting up in your Sunday best for service, there’s something for everyone!

•The City of Rialto will host its Spring Eggstravaganza April 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 pm at the Rialto Civic Center, 150 S. Palm Ave. The event will be held in conjunction with the Rialto Branch Library and includes free spring crafts, an egg hunt, plus games and giveaways.

For more information, call 909877-9706.

•The Easter Bunny will be at the Inland Center Mall’s Center Court through April 4th, 500 Inland Center Drive, San Bernardino.

Families are invited to visit with the Easter Bunny and capture this memory by purchasing a special photo of their children with the floppy-eared favorite. Children also will receive a complimentary Easter activity book, courtesy of National Geographic when they visit, while supplies last.

Information: 909-884-7268

•Spring Festival & Egg Hunt A Spring Festival & Egg Hunt will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cucamonga Guasti Regional Park, 800 North Archibald Ave., Ontario.

•Imagine Church will hold its 8th annual Easter Eggstravaganza for children, ages 11 and under from 10 a.m. to noon April 4 at Palm Avenue Elementary School, 6565 Palm Ave., San Bernardino.

Gates open at 9:45 a.m.

The free event will include crafts, an Easter skit, a visit from Easter Bunny and an egg hunt with 15,000 eggs. The egg hunt will be divided by age groups.

Information: 909-887-0604 or imaginechurch.net.

•Sunrise Church in Rialto will hold a unique celebration of Easter services April 5.

Easter Sunrise Service begins at 6:30 a.m. with breakfast following. Additional services are set at 8:15 a.m., 10 a.m., and 11:45 a.m. with music and celebration with the Gospel Choir, Praise Band, Praise Singers and Dance Ministry. (Children's Bible classes are also available.)

Special Activities at the Sunrise Rialto Worship Center will follow each service (9:20-9:50am, 11:05-11:35am, 12:50-1:20 p.m.) and will include face painting, bouncers, petting zoo, popcorn, sno-cones and cotton candy.

Spanish Easter Services begin at 8:15 a.m. and 10 a.m. in the Sunrise Church Rialto Auditorium.

For more information, call 909875-5566 ext 212.

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With most Americans getting their political knowledge purely from modern sources of sensationalized media, there is a lack of respect that self-described “informed voters” have for anyone who disagrees with their “correct knowledge.”

Many times I’ve seen talk-show Congress has been bickering hosts curse out members of the op- over partisan bills, while matters posing political ideology only to they agree on are neglected. This

The newspapers and TV are full of information on the drought in the state of California. Some are pushing rationing, but no one is offering permanent solutions. I would like to offer some solutions I feel could be accomplished if “the powers that be” had the willpower to pursue them.

First, new construction could have a gray water filtering system for reuse. Existing buildings could be retrofitted which would be expensive, but maybe our government could give tax breaks or assistance. Seeding of clouds are being done, but not near enough.

California has numerous clouds and fog that pass over us without

We could begin by looking at the current climate in Washington and realizing that it doesn’t matter who is elected in 2016. Until the two parties start working together, a Democratic or Republican president won’t make a difference. Both parties have created an atmosphere of distrust and an inability to make changes for the benefit of the citi-

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being seeded. Which means neigh- is spending now on pork barrel and boring states receive the rain that useless studies, as well as flood should have been ours. control and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

We need to build an aqueduct from the East Coast to the West Also, I’m sure some think it’s an Coast, with outlets reaching vari- impossible engineering feat. Well, ous states. When some states are look what was accomplished by flooded, the flood waters could be ancient Romans and Indians like diverted to the main aqueduct and the Mayans. Or modern time acmoved to areas that can use it. complishments like the SacraDams could be built to generate mento Delta or the Works Progress electricity for power to push the Administrations (WPA) projects. water over mountains and the extra These things could all be accomelectricity could be sold to munic- plished if we had good leaders. ipalities.

Mary Ann Rohde, I know, your first thought is it Yucaipa would cost a lot of money. Well, just look at what our government zens who elected them.

Republican, I don’t see anyone on the current list of possible candiWe need a president who can stop dates who would be fit to lead, exthis us-against-them posturing and cept maybe John Kasich. provide real leadership. Someone who will put partisan politics aside Who will be the Ronald Reagan and govern. We need a president and Tip O’Neill of our time? who can bring the parties together — create true compromise and get Claudia Lening, things done. Being a disgruntled Chino Hills

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new Congress passed the partisan Keystone XL pipeline instead of working on bipartisan corporate tax reform. With the United States in one of its most dire economic straits as the deficit continues to grow, bipartisanship seems more necessary than ever.

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Congress has been bickering over partisan bills, while matters they agree on are neglected. This new Congress passed the partisan Keystone XL pipeline instead of working on bipartisan corporate tax reform. With the United States in one of its most dire economic straits as the deficit continues to grow, bipartisanship seems more necessary than ever.

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New book chronicles how Little Leaguer's earned big league treatment in Colton

ful that made both the 1954 and 1956 trips to Williamsport. Once as a player and another accompanying his brother's team. He adeptly transforms his one-of-a kind book into a museum-like document. It indicates how these young stars unknowingly were goodwill ambassadors, who came back to Colton more mature after they saw the substandard treatment of others as they traveled through American's Southern states.

Among the photos is an original photo of THEE Cy Young posing in Williamsport with the 1954 team. Housley then included a rare photo of another Colton great, Camilo Carreon with Hubbs, Doty, Norm Housley Courtesy Photo and former Colton mayor Mel1954 Colton Lion's Club Little League all-star team, front row from left: Jerry Magness; Roger lvile Fuchs. All five are no longer Carson; Harley Chapman; Clarence Brumm; Ken Hubbs; Dan Carrasco; Cliff Munson; Chon alive. Many other Colton civic Calderilla. Back row from left: Coaches Norm Berch and Bud Jensen; Jim Newberry; Norm leaders are pictured throughout Housley; Tom Hinkle; Phil Brown; John Doty; John Miskin; Manager Dee Mullins. with the team.

In fact, the book is filled with photos, proclamations, world series tickets, rosters, schedules, telegrams, box scores and at least 75 news articles that cannot be found anywhere else. Housley proves how these little men from the town of Colton, population 15,000 became local stars with photos of fans lining up for autographs to prove it.

In 2013, both teams were inducted into the Colton Sports Hall of Fame and continue to be honored guests at numerous Colton events. In observance of the 75th anniversary of little league in 2014, living team members were asked to throw out the first pitch on opening day and at the district tournament held at the Ken Hubbs Little League on Max Lofy Field.

At one time nearly 4,000 well wishers would congregate to see them, however Housley and Carrasco admit that time has caused those crowds to dwindle significantly.

For team members those special times will never dwindle, creating a tight fraternal order that has lived within them for a lifetime.

Housley tells side stories that further tightened their bond, such as the number of Colton players who had family confined to wheelWilliamsport: My Scrapbook of something much greater. Housley chairs, or who had a father die

By Harvey M. Kahn Memories." It tells of numerous mentioned that because of when they were pre-teens. The sub plots to its youth baseball Colton's early success on and off he Road to Williamsport theme by reliving the formative the field, that it was considered is not just a book about the success of two Little years of Little League Baseball in for the Little League national headquarters instead of League teams from Colton in the Colton from 1952 to 1956.

Housley credits Danny CarWilliamsport.

1950's, it is 306 pages of illustrated history detailing times rasco with being his chief histo- The Road to Williamsport tells when youth baseball was rela- rian on the two-year project. in graphic details how the teams tively unknown and how enor- Carrasco played on the 1954 boarded the train at the former mously popular it became due in Colton all-star team and on the Southern Pacific depot in Colton 1955 team that nearly made it a to begin a four-day trip to large part from Colton's efforts.

The Road to Williamsport por- three-peat, but lost to San Diego Williamsport, Pennsylvania. In trays a group of 12-year-olds from in the Western Region semifinals. those days a team had to remain the small town of Colton who Although Housley's mother undefeated to advance through overnight became America's compiled the scrapbooks because the area, district, sectional and reposter boys. Author Ted Housley her oldest son Norm was on the gional little league champiverifies the accounts of his book 1954 Colton team and younger onships. Along with Hubbs, the from newspaper clippings and son, Ted was on the 1956 team, team had others like John Doty, first hand reports filed by his late the book is not top heavy with a Norm Housley, Jerry Magness Housley slant. Nor does Ted and Tom Hinkle who all eventumother, Nellie.

Housley assembles an easy to Housley try to use the good name ally signed pro baseball contracts. read diary about the 1954 and of Ken Hubbs to promote the Their exploits in Williamsport 1956 Colton Lion's Club Little book. While Hubbs went on to be- were pictured by Associated Press newspapers nationwide.

League all-star teams, who both come the 1961 National League in overcame overwhelming odds to rookie-of-the-year, Housley does Catcher Clarence Brumm was make it to the Little League World not elevate Hubbs above the little pictured in Life Magazine blowSeries in Williamsport. The book league team, instead shows how ing a big chewing gum bubble. is officially titled "The Road to he was simply a major player to Ted Housley was one of a hand-

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book is brutally honest about the segregation in Colton and about even worse examples of discrimination the teams saw when their train stopped in places like New Orleans.

Housley tells how hall of fame announcer Mel Allen, the voice of the New York Yankees, provided television and radio play-by-play for their world series games.

Then, the voice of the Los Angeles Rams, Bob Kelly announced their regional games from Santa Monica on KHJ-Channel 9. Housley explains how the 1954 Colton team won 12 straight wins to make the championship game, where it lost to New York, 7-5.

Ted Housley's 1956 team won 13 straight but lost in the semifinals to Delaware, 2-0.

Carrasco and the late Jerry Magness were both on the 1954 and 55 teams. Magness died less than two months after being interviewed for the book by Housley.

Another amazing story Housley includes is that of Wayne Thornton, a member of the near-miss 1955 Colton team. Thornton had pitched only one game in the regular season. In the all-star playoffs, Thornton threw a no-hitter, two one-hitters and won another with a two-hitter.

The Road to Williamsport describes the pain that members of both teams feel as time goes on.

More than half the 28 total players have died. Some from well publicized events and ailments.

Those like Carrasco, who wrote the book's foreward also get called to present eulogy's, like the one for teammate Jerry Magness.

Housley does not only put into words and illustration lasting memories, he creates the illusion of the crack of the wooden bat, the feel of a game winning home run, the taste of bubble-gum and the smell of popcorn and hot dogs. Housley sells the Road to Williamsport on CD for $15 each.

Housley and Carrasco will appear at Ken Hubbs LL on Max Lofy Field for opening ceremonies on April 11th. They will sell the CD there for $10. For more info: tedhousley@Reagan.com

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Words to Think About: Happy Resurrection Sunday

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By G. W. Abersold Ph.D.

few years ago I went around the world. A major part of the trip was to discover the country of Turkey. A historical and biblically important country. There are more references to Turkey in the Bible than any other country. Of course with the exception of Palestine.

One of its more famous cities is

Nicea; located about 100 miles from Istanbul. In the time of Constantine it was the place for the first Church Council. The Council of Nicea in 325 A.D was held almost 300 years after the death/resurrection of Jesus.

Among many decisions made was the time and date of the celebration of Easter. It applies to today. Easter is always celebrated the first Sunday following the first full moon following the vernal equinox-the first day of Spring.

Thus, April 5th, 2015. Without a doubt, Easter is the most important day in the Christian calendar. A much more important day than Christmas.

The day before last Easter, Stella and I stopped at the Jack-in-theBox on Hospitality Lane. A homeless man was there and we began talking. After wishing him a “Happy Easter,” he politely informed me that the correct designa-

tion was “Happy Resurrection Sunday.”

I had forgotten. He was correct.

Incidentally I gave him $5.00 for his reminder.

The story in Luke Chapter 24 is an excellent insight into the significance of that resurrection.

First of all, the RESURRECTION makes sense out of our FAITH. In the account, the risen Lord confronts Cleopas and Jacob on the road to Emmaus, about 7 miles from Jerusalem.

He doesn’t discuss the Virgin Birth, as so many do today in making it the litmus test for being a Christian. Every Roman Emperor professed to be born of a virgin.

Neither do they discuss the matter of Biblical inerrancy or the rapture or the Trinity. None of those words are even mentioned in the Bible.

What did they discuss? The resurrection of Jesus. The Apostle Paul put it succinctly; “If Christ be not

risen, then is our faith in vain.”

This affirmation turned a group of wimps into witnesses. The Book of Acts described them as “turning the world upside down.”

John Masefield penned the classic narrative poem, “The Trial of Jesus.” In it he gives Pilate’s wife the name of Procula. The centurion is named Longiness.

Pilate’s wife had encouraged him to set Jesus free. He just passed the buck and washed his hands.

On hearing that Jesus is alive, Procula sends Longiness to find out the truth. When he returns, her question is, “Do you believe it?”

His answer is provocative. “I believe He has been set free, where neither Roman nor Jew can confine His truth.” Which is our faith.

Second, the RESURRECTION makes sense out of Death. I don’t want to be morbid, but death is not the end of our existence. One writer has described death as the

“vestibule to eternity.” Palm Springs is often described as the “waiting room for heaven.”

Neither description is as appropriate as what the Apostle Paul said.

“O death where is your sting. O grave where is your victory?”

The Psalmist gave a previous insight into death when he said, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for, God is with me.”

Eugene O’Neal wrote a religious play, called “Lazarus Laughed.”

The setting is in Athens where Caligula-wanna be Emperor and later was-is riding through the streets. Everyone is bowing except Lazarus (brother of Mary and Martha and who was raised by Jesus.)

Caligula threatens him with death.

Lazarus laughs and says, “Caligula, don’t you know that Death Is Dead?” So it is. Now and forever.

Amen. Selah. So be it.

Memorial Service to Honor the Legacy of Leno F. Díaz

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PHOTO COURTESY/FRANCES J. VASQUEZ

Leno F. Díaz standing next to his self-portrait, 2-27-2010.

By Frances J. Vasquez and Richard Gonzalez

memorial service and reception has been set to honor the legacy of Magdaleno (Leno) F. Díaz, a respected educator, social activist and artist.

He and his wife Elisa Díaz lived in San Bernardino for 42 years where they raised two children and effected social change. Amigos de Leno F. Díaz invites friends and former students to attend. The event will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2 - 4 p.m. at the home of Tom and Lily Rivera, 23170 Vista Grande Way, Grand Terrace, CA 92313. It will feature speakers and a display of Tata Leno Creations.

Díaz died at the age of 95 on February 10, passing to El Otro Barrio, as he would quip. Born in Cd. Juárez, Chihuahua, México, he crossed into the U.S. through El Paso at an early age. His family settled in East Los Angeles. He is survived by his wife Elisa, a retired educator and former Trustee with the San Bernardino City Unified School District; son Eduardo Díaz of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.; daughter Katherine A. Díaz, a writer/broadcaster in Los Angeles; granddaughters Micaela Díaz-Sánchez, a professor at Mt. Holyoke College, MA and Siboney Díaz-Sánchez, an architectural associate, San Antonio, TX; Beva Sánchez-Padilla, former daughter-in-law, a poet/playwright, Albuquerque,

NM; and many family members.

The Leno F. Díaz Memorial Scholarship Fund is being established. It will support graduating students at Arroyo Valley High School who plan to enter the teaching profession. Donations may be sent to: San Bernardino Community Scholarship Assn., Attn.: Susan Zavala, 777 North F Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410. Please write on the check memo line: Leno F. Díaz Memorial Scholarship.

Díaz served in World War II as an airplane mechanic in the ChinaBurma-India Theater, for which he received several commendations.

After the war he married Elisa Gonzalez, the love of his life. He became a U.S. citizen and earned a B.A. in Education at then Texas Western College. In 1973, he earned an M.S. in Education from California State University, Fullerton. He led a distinguished 25-year career as a classroom teacher and education administrator with SBCUSD and Riverside County Superintendent of Schools. He developed a specialty in bilingual curricula development and English-as-a-Second language. Díaz was a Master Teacher creating enhanced teaching methods. He developed teacher workshops utilizing puppetry, art, and various media techniques. He also sold encyclopedias in the Westside, reasoning that an encyclopedia in the home was an effective way to impart knowledge to the whole family.

Díaz was a passionate advocate for the Latino community in San Bernardino. He worked with César Chavez, Fred Ross, Cruz Nevarez, and Community Service Organization. In that effort, he became a Deputy Registrar and registered many new voters. He served as a scoutmaster, public library trustee, and was a founding member of several local organizations, including: Mexican American Political Assn. (MAPA), Association of Mexican American Educators (AMAE), Casa Ramona, Sinfonia Mexicana, Inland Empire Latino Art Association, and others. Outgoing and self-assured, Díaz would tell friends that they were too lackadaisical when it came to political injustice, and asserted, “You’re too comfortable with the status quo!” As president of AMAE, he sought funding in 1969 from the County War-onPoverty Program to develop a tutoring/counseling program for the Westside. Because Diaz's proposal met the criteria, the AMAE project was established with $17,000 of unallocated County funds. It was the first time that this statewide educators organization received grant monies - from any agency. His successful after-school program inspired others in the Westside to seek additional services that afterwards resulted in the establishment of Casa Ramona and the Villaseñor Branch Library.

During the national turmoil marked by the Viet Nam War, Cambodia invasion, and raging student protests, Governor Reagan, in 1970 shut down the University of California and State college systems. Cal State San Bernardino students saw an opportunity to create their own university. They asked "idled" faculty to lead it, but they refused. Because Díaz was active in the community, the students turned to him to take on the task.

He accepted, and Leno Díaz was named president of La Universidad de Aztlan. Classes on Mexican History were held at MAPA Hall on Mt. Vernon Avenue. Later, Professor Fernando Peñalosa and others lent their expertise to refine the courses that became the genesis of Chicano Studies. Thanks to Díaz the die had been cast and soon Chi-

cano Studies were elevated to college-level undergraduate course work.

Díaz was a community leader, artist, and music aficionado. He attended each of the San Bernardino Symphony concerts, where he helped form the Sinfonia Mexicana

to educate the public and promote the beauty and rich diversity of Mexican classical music.

For more information and RSVP, kindly reply by Email: lilyrivera1@yahoo.com: francesjvasquez@gmail.com. Or, call Lily Rivera at (909) 213-0515.

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Calendar

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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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fternoon Delight Dance Socials

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

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

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

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

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

charge. 951-233-7027. Knights of will include activities, an Easter Columbus, 740 Pennsylvania St., play and a giant Easter Egg hunt Colton, Ca. with 15,000 eggs - that will be sepby age groups. Information: he Inland Empire arated The Democratic Luncheon Club of 909-887-0604 or Time imaginechurch.net.

Prime San Bernardino meet at noon on Fridays at Democratic HeadquarChoraliers ters, 136 Carousel Mall (near the Saturdays from 10am-12pm central glass elevator) in San Come Sing with The Inland EmBernardino. pire Prime Time Choraliers as they Speaker Schedule: begin a new season on Tuesday, Monday, April 13-17th Annual 4/3 DARK for Good Friday January 7, 9:00 AM. Rehearsals Ed Hirschman Arrowhead Regional 4/10 DARK for Annual Banquet are held each Tuesday Morning. at Medical Center Foundation Golf 4/11 Banquet Saturday!

St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 785 Classic at the Redlands Country 4/17 Joseph Paulino, SB City No. Arrowhead Ave., San Club. Proceeds from the tournament Unified School District Police Bernardino, CA 92401 (corner of will go toward the purchase of new Chief medical equipment at ARMC. RegArrowhead and 8th).

Buffet Banquet 4/11 (Saturday) istration and the practice range will weekly open RMC Annual Banquet and Installation at 8:30 a.m., followed by a of Officers at Arrowhead Country Farmer’s Market shotgun start at 10 a.m. The Golf Club. Doors open at 11:30 A.M. Classic features a four-person Program at Noon. Featured scramble format; box lunch and from 9 a.m.

– 1 Wednesdays Speakers include CA Treasurer p.m. in front of the hospital. Stop beverages for each player; and a John Chiang, State Senator Conby on your lunch break for certi- dinner reception, live auction and nie M Leyva and Invited Speakfied fresh produce and artisan raffle following the tournament at 3 ers include Representative Norma breads. ARMC partners with the p.m. For more information, call the Torres and Attorney General KaSouthland Farmers Market Associ- ARMC Foundation, Patty Holohan, mala Harris! Arrowhead Country ation on the weekly market to help at 909-580-3135.

Club, 3433 Parkside Dr., San promote health and wellness to the Bernardino. Doors Open at 11:30 community. am; Program Starts at 12:00 noon. Sponsorships: $2,000 Event, $1,000 Benefactor, $500 he Power and the Friday, April 17-5:30pm Social Blue, $250 Table Buffet Tickets: 6:30pm program-Individual Glory Passion Play hour, $35 per person or $65 for two peoticket price $125. Sponsorship opple. Reservations must be made in portunities available. Program Ads advance by Wednesday, April 7, Good Friday, April 3 at 7pm. available for purchase. We will have 2015.

Saturday, April 4 at 7:30pm. an opportunity drawing and silent Send check with reservation to Easter Sunday, April 5 at auction, show our new agency video Democratic Luncheon Club, PO 10:30am.-At Colton First Assem- and have a splendid dinner. SponBox 451, SB 92402 bly, 450 W. Citrus St., Colton, CA sorship opportunities, dinner tickets FPPC #1222022 ~ FIC 92324. colton.org. (909) 825-89-01. and ads can be purchased through #C0040845. For more informaour website www.timeforchangetion, contact Dave Raley...Voicefoundation.org or by phone (909) mail 909.798 9248, or by email 886-2994 mustangder@aol.com nwolfe@timeforchangefoundaVisit us at www.sbdems.com or tion.org or by mail P.O. Box 25040 our new Facebook page at Saturday, April 4-Imagine San Bernardino, CA 92406. www.facebook/SBDems.

Church will hold its Eighth Annual Easter Eggstravaganza for children, allet Folklorico ages 11 and under, from 10 am to 12 Cultural Classes pm at Palm Avenue Elementary School, 6565 Palm Ave., San Saturday, April 18 & Sunday, Bernardino.

Gates open at 9:45 am April 19 at 1:30 pm- at the Mondays 5:30-6:30 5-11yrs, and this event is FREE. The event Sturges Center for Fine Arts, 780 Mondays 6:30-8:30 11-adult. No

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City of San Bernardino Parks & Rec and Ollie McDonald Senior Showcase will present this senior talent show. Tickets available at 5th St. & Perris Hill Senior Centers. For info call (909) 384-5436.

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ssistance League Headdress Ball

Saturday, April 25 - the Assistance League of San Bernardino presents its 54th Annual Signature Headdress Ball "Circus Dreams."

This annual event sponsors two major programs, Operation School Bell and the Dr. Earl R. Crane Children's Dental Health Center.

The matinee and an evening gala will be held at the National Orange Show. For sponsorship and ticket information call: 909.862.0732.

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eadership Workshop

Saturday, April 25 from 1pm5pm & Monday, April 27 from 6pm-8pm.-at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2900 N. “E” St. Cost is $25. Come learn leadership skills, styles and how to motivate for better performance. Call (909) 8845565 for information.

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enior Art Show

Saturday, April 25 from 1pm5pm- The Joslyn Senior Center is calling all artists to be a part of Redlands Recreation and Senior Services’ inaugural Senior Art Show at the Joslyn Senior Center, 21 Grant St., Redlands.Vendor fee is $10 for an 8- foot space and all mediums are welcome. Deadline for vendor registration is 5 p.m.

Monday, April 20. For more information, call (909) 798-7550 or visit us at 21 Grant St.

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Mondays at 6 p.m.: Town & Country Toastmasters Club offers classes at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2900 N. "E" St., San Bernardino.

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Exhibit highlights Japanese Americans in internment camps

By MJ Duncan

Photo courtesy/Photo courtesy alan MIyatake, toyo MIyatake stuDIos, san gabrIel

“Three Boys Behind Barbed Wire.”

Four prominent american photographers – ansel adams, clem albers, Dorothea lange and toyo Miyatake, are showcasing their work at the california Museum of Photography at uc riverside artsblock that documents the life of incarcerated Japanese americans at one of 10 relocation camps, Manzanar. the exhibition will continue through July 18, and includes the inaugural Wong Forum on art and the Immigrant experience on May 1.

our prominent American photographers – Ansel Adams, Clem Albers, Dorothea Lange and Toyo Miyatake, are showcasing their work at the California Museum of Photography at UC Riverside ARTSblock that documents the life of incarcerated Japanese Americans at one of 10 relocation camps, Manzanar.

After the Japanese Navy attacked Pearl Harbor, roughly 120,000 Japanese Americans were taken to 10 relocation camps for the remainder of WWII, one of which was Manzanar, located on the eastern flank of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. The exhibit, “Interrogating Manzanar: Photography, Justice, and the Japanese American Internment,” showcases the cultural, physical and psychological conditions of life in the camp.

The exhibit will also feature the inaugural Wong Forum on Art and the Immigrant Experience on Wednesday, May 1, organized by Jason Weems, UCR assistant pro-

fessor of art history. The forum will focus on stereotypes of “Asianness” and “Asian Americanness” in the U.S. during WWII. The exhibition will continue through July 18.

“The exhibition and forum will deepen our understanding of how national image-makers reconstructed the idea of Asianness during World War II,” Weems explained. “How, in the context of a global war, were American soldiers trained to differentiate ally from enemy on the battlefields of the Pacific Theater. How did those on the home front reshape their perception of Asian American citizens and immigrants? These were difficult and pressing issues for the American population at this time.”

Photographers Lange and Albers were hired to document the process of removing Japanese Americans from their homes to camps by the U.S. War Relocation Authority. Landscape photographer Ansel Adams was invited in 1943 to Manzanar by its director to photograph the camp and its landscape.

The forum and exhibition was

born from Weems’ desire to honor the late Voy Wong and Fay Hing Lee Wong, Chinese immigrants and Riverside restaurateurs whose gift to the UCR Department of Art History created an endowment over a decade ago that now supports the Wong Forum on Art and the Immigrant Experience.

“We hope that people who see this exhibition take away a more humanized sense of what it means to make decisions about the loyalty and freedom of fellow citizens in times of war and conflict,” Weems said. “Questions of the internment of the enemy combatants are very much alive in our own culture today. The camp at Guantanamo exists in a long shadow of places like Manzanar. There are lessons to be learned from history about who we are and what we value.”

General admission to UCR ARTSblock museums is $3; seniors (60+), students with I.D., children under 12, and members, free.

CMP is one of three art institutions comprising ARTSblock, which is located in the 3800 block of Main Street in downtown Riverside.

Art Institute students get rare opportunity to produce full-featured film, selected by Riverside International Film Festival

Photos courtesy Doug Massell

students at the art Institute of california – Inland empire, experienced a very rare opportunity to direct, produce and act in a full-length feature film, “lady Windermere’s Fan,” in collaboration with theatrical arts International. the film was selected by the 13th annual riverside International Film Festival, and will be screened on april 8 at the Fox entertainment Plaza in downtown riverside.

Pictured from left to right, Julia Farino as Mrs. erlynne, Skip Pipo as lord auguston lorton, Sarah Navratil as lady Windermere and Jonathan Le Billon as lord Windermere in "lady Windermere's Fan," a selection in the 13th annual riverside International Film Festival, april 3-12 in downtown riverside.

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tudents at the Art Institute of California – Inland Empire, experienced a very rare opportunity to direct, produce and act in a full-length feature film, “Lady Windermere’s Fan,” which

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has also been selected by the 13th Annual Riverside International Film Festival, April 3-12 at the Fox Entertainment Plaza in downtown Riverside. The project was a collaboration between AI and Theatrical Arts International, which came about because TAI producers Joseph Henson and Allen Evenson

both teach film and video production, acting, directing and other courses at the San Bernardinobased campus and suggested the project to give students first-hand experience in filmmaking.

“It was a phenomenal experience; the combination of giving first time directors a chance to act with professional actors was a grand experiment,” said Henson. “We took multiple students at AI to shoot their first full-length feature film, and there may only be one other place in the country that film students have that opportunity. This (opportunity) is rare, very uncommon.”

Henson explained that most, if not all, film school across the country shoot on 35- millimeter film, which is costly, and therefore only shoot short subjects. During this project AI students, along with their mentors Henson and Evanson, utilized high definition cameras allowing them to shoot a 90-minute, full-featured film.

“School work you do, but the best thing is to actually do it and gain hands-on experience,” Kat Inda, AI student and project director and script supervisor, said about the project. “It was a fantastic experi-

Upcoming events at Sunrise Church, Rialto aster Services:

Join us for a unique celebration of Easter services on 4/5/15: Easter Sunrise Service @ 6:30am, breakfast following; with more services @ 8:15, 10, and 11:45am with a message of hope from God's Word and a time of music and celebration with the Gospel Choir, Praise Band, Praise Singers and Dance Ministry. (Children's Bible classes available.) Join us in the Sunrise Rialto Worship Center! Special Activities will follow each service (9:20-9:50am, 11:0511:35am, 12:50-1:20pm): face painting, bouncers, petting zoo, popcorn, sno-cones and cotton candy.

Services at Sunrise Church Rialto Spanish Easter Services: 8:15 and 10am in the Sunrise Church Rialto Auditorium.

Here's a link to the English Easter events: http://www.sunrisechurch.org/easter-sunrise5 Here's a link to the Spanish Easter events: http://www.sunrisechurch.org/easter-sunrise6

For more information, call 909-875-5566 ext 212.

Night of Comedy: On Sunday, April 5th @ 7pm, join us for a night of fun and laughter featuring comedians Mark Christopher Lawrence and Carlos Oscar. Admission is free! There will be plenty of clean jokes and a Gospel message, so bring your friends and family to this exciting free event at Sunrise Church Rialto in the Worship Center!

For more information, call Pastor John @ 909-8755566 ext 428.

Men's Conference: Sunrise Church will be holding a Men's Conference, "Men of the Word" for ages Junior High and up on Saturday, May 30th from 9am - 3pm @ Sunrise Church Rialto. Keynote speaker will be Dr. Voddie Baucham and Special speaker Pastor Joel Sanchez. The cost is $15; after 5/15, $25. Lunch will be provided by Baby Roo's. Purchase tickets online @www.sunrisechurch.org/conference-mail-page. For more information, call Pastor Scott @ 909-875-5566 ext 218.

ence and it reminded me of why I at the Fox Entertainment Plaza in originally went to school. It was a downtown Riverside. Cost is $8 great learning experience and the per person. actors were great, we got the chance to work with professional actors.”

The film was shot last August over six days at Edwards Mansion in Redlands and features a cast of 14 actors and included six student directors, seven student fashion designers and an apprentice cinematographer from the school.

About 45 crewmembers, which also acted as mentors, were involved.

Henson served as supervising director of the film with Art Institute student directors Juan Illzaturri, Kathryn Inda, Sergio Contreras, Steven Reyes, Dakota Sixkiller and Jose Zamarripa. The fashion stuPhotos courtesy Doug Massell dents are Marina Abdelshaeed, Mariana Barranco, Briana Fu- the poster for "lady Winderrukawa, Crystal Gonzales, Angela mere's Fan," a selection in the Hernandez-Palleres, Jennifer Hull 13th annual riverside Internaand Angelica Lopez. Rames tional Film Festival, april 3-12 Pacheco was the apprentice cine- in downtown riverside. the matographer. film stars, left to right, Garret The film, “Lady Windermere’s Replogle as lord Darlington, Fan,” is an adaptation of Irish playJulia Farino as Mrs. erlynne, wright Oscar Wilde’s 1892 strange comedy that satirizes the morals of Sarah Navratil as lady WinVictorian society. The film screens dermere and Jonathan Le Bilat 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Apr. 8 lon as lord Windermere.

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Redlands Opens their Alley to Graffiti “Art can be so many things, it was cool to see the different mediums of art in one area. Overall it was a good Sunday afternoon.”

The diverse quality and age of participating artists and vendors, such as painters, sculptors, and crafters at DTR Art Walk create a place of synergy where no matter what your age is you can enjoy the friendly city of Redlands and walk away inspired.

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BA chalk walk was another site to see and participate in creating.

Haywood Albert Turner Sr. Celebrates 100th Birthday !!!

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day celebration with a family luncheon. The luncheon will be on Saturday April 18th from 2:00-4:00 PM at Carrow's Restaurant in Rialto CA 92376.

Haywood raised 8 children: Osseree MitchellBrown (Deceased), Armilla Morrison-Staley, Don Mitchell (Deceased), Jackie Michell-Brooks (Deceased) Carl Anderson (Deceased) Elmer Len Turner Sr. (Deceased), Wendell Turner (Deceased) and Haywood Turner, Jr.

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Artist Behvse from JHFCrew paints the makeshift wall in 5th Street Alley.

By Michael Segura

he streets and alleys of Downtown Redlands lived and breathed art through different mediums and artists this past weekend. Sunday, March 29th 2015 was the sixth DTR Art Walk where spectators and artists gathered around to network and enjoy the artistic culture and talent of Redlands creatives. A community organized event, with the help of young entrepreneurs who felt their city was not having enough events to engage their generation and the diverse cultures it contains.

Robb Pearson of Augie’s Coffee House is one of many small businesses taking responsibility to organize this Art Walk. This event not only helps to stimulate the local economy but also unveils the many cultures that exist within the community.

“With Redlands trying to grow its cultural expansion, you have businesses such as Augie’s, A La Minute, A Shop Called Quest, where all young entrepreneurs try to bring culture into a city that has culture. We appreciate that but there’s also Graffiti Culture and Comics. It brings that new art form that maybe people were afraid of a couple years ago and now they are kind of warming up to it and understanding these are not bad kids they're artistic and they have talent,” says Ray Duran, Manager at

A Shop Called Quest and Curator of the art that took place in the 5th Street Alley.

A makeshift wall made of plywood is the canvas for the graffiti artists who flocked the alley, joking with one another while taking turns painting. Orange Home Depot buckets in imperfect symmetry kept the wall firm while cans shook. Onlookers mingled with the artists, concluding that graffiti is just another form of expression.

“I'm glad painting in public spaces and events gives me an opportunity to meet and interact with total strangers based off what I'm creating. I think some of their preconceived notions about graffiti get thrown out the window once they see the artwork. I think by then, they're more concerned with the work being produced then the actual word ‘Graffiti,’” says Behvse, one of the participating artists and a member of JHFCrew.

This was the second year aerosol artist were given the opportunity to showcase their talents.

“It was nice to see people appreciate the graffiti wall. Graffiti usually gets a bad rep but a good amount of people stopped to watch the wall get painted. Lots of positive comments on it too,” says Split Felipe, one of the spectators and an aspiring photographer himself. When asked what he expected from the event he replied:

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The community crowds the alley next to Augie's Coffee House.

Viewing artwork from different vendors.

Haywood is also loved and respected by his 21 grand-children, 36 great-grand children and 32 great-great grand children.

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Daily he still enjoys cooking his own breakfast and lunch. Three of Haywood's favorite activities are bowling, barbecuing and reading the newspaper.

His secret to longevity is "Don't worry", "have a glass of milk and something sweet to eat!"

He would enjoy receiving cards and greetings at aywood Albert Turner Sr. is celebrating his 1059 E. Margarita Road, Rialto, CA 92376 100th Birthday. He was born April 17th, We love you Dad, grandpa, grandpapa 1915. Haywood will ring his 100th birth-

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Kaiser edges Fontana in ten at County Clash

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By Richard Dawson

aiser’s baseball team needed to survive a Fontana rally in the bottom of the 10th to earn a 4-3 during the County Clash at San Manuel Stadium on Saturday, March 28.

The Sunkist League rivals both received strong pitching performances that put offense at a premium with neither team able to generate a run after Fontana (0-10, 0-3 league) tied the game at 2 in the fourth inning.

In the top of the 10th, Kaiser (55, 3-0) senior Erik Escobedo got the offense going with a one-out single off Steelers lefty Trevor Woodford. Escobedo stole second before Woodward induced a groundout by Erick Ascencion for the second out. That brought sophomore Jason Lopez, who already had two hits in the game, to the plate and he promptly doubled to left center to bring give the Cats their first run since the third. Fellow sophomore Armando Duenas followed with a double that scored Lopez, a run that proved to be the difference.

Kaiser reliever Jorge Mondragon had been cruising for two innings, but junior Joshua Conley led-off the bottom of the 10th with a single and Asael Flores’ sacbunt was misplayed putting the tying run on base. Mondragon retired the next two batters, but after intentionally walking Woodford,

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Fontana senior Luis Lopez ties the game at 2 in the fourth inning.

who was 3 for 4, to load the bases, he walked designated hitter Joseph Sanchez to make it a onerun game. Junior Marcos Powell came to the plate looking for a hit but he grounded out to Mondragon to end the three plus hour game.

Junior starter Nathan Giessler was dominant over seven innings, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out 13 for Kaiser. Senior Peter Gomez was just as efficient for Fontana, holding the Cats offense to two runs on

four hits.

The game experienced a lengthy delay in the top of the sixth after Kaiser’s Kevin Servellon and Fontana’s Luis Lopez collided at first on a bunt play. Both players appeared to suffer head injuries and left the field in ambulances.

Kaiser extended its league win streak to 35 games. The two teams squared off at last year’s County Clash with Kaiser winning 10-0.

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Senior Peter Gomez allowed two runs over seven innings for Fontana.

Friends of the San Bernardino Public Library Seeking Book Donations

he Friends of the San Bernardino Public Library welcome donations of used books and other materials that are in good condition. The Library staff will evaluate materials for addition to the collection in accordance with the Library Materials Selection Policy. Gift materials that cannot be used in the collection will be given to the Friends for sale in their bookstore, which in

turn benefits the Library.

Donations can include books (all genres, hardback and paperback); records/vinyl; audio books; audio cassettes; VHS/DVD/Bluray; sewing patterns; puzzles & games; magazines; newspapers; jewelry; scarves; purses; perfume/cologne; art supplies; school supplies; computer games/software; video games; and CD’s.

The Friends of the Library sell

the items in their bookstore and at their book sales at the Feldheym Central Library. The proceeds from these book sales are donated back to the Library to support programs. Receipts for tax purposes are available in the Library Administration Office or at the Information Desks.

For more information call 909-381-8251

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Kaiser sophomore Jason Lopez had three hits, driving in the go-ahead run in the 10th.

Junior Nathan Geissler struck out 13 during Kaiser's 4-3 win in 10 innings over Fontana at the County Clash at San Manuel Stadium on March 28.

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Grand Terrace slugs past Pacific 10-5

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Senior Kenny Boardmen had an RBI double for Grand Terrace.

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Senior Derek Escobar had three hits during Grand Terrace's 10-5 home win over Pacific during Sunkist League action on March 24. had three hits during Grand Terrace's 10-5 home win over Pacific during Sunkist League action on March 24.

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rand Terrace overcame five errors with offense during a 10-5 win over Pacific during the Titan Spring Break Classic at Grand Terrace high school on Tuesday, March 24.

The Titans (7-5) did all their damage early, scoring at least two runs in each of the first four innings.

Down 1-0 in the bottom of the first, Josh McPherson earned a one-out walk and Derek Escobar singled to put two on. A wild pitch advanced the runners to second and third. Kenny Boardman put

the Titans ahead with a two-run double to left. After Senior Derek Escobar had three hits during Grand Terrace's 10-5 home win over Pacific during Sunkist League action on March 24.popped out to second, walks to Max Zeman and Lucas Mower loaded the bases. Starting pitcher Sammy Richardson followed

with a chopper to short that was mishandled allowing a third run to score.

Escobar’s second hit of the day scored Ralph Roybal to make it 41 in the second. Escobar, who finished 3 for 4 with two RBIs, scored two batters later on a double by Holguin.

The Pirates (2-5) scored two more runs off Richardson in the top of the third to make it a onerun game.

Grand Terrace answered with three runs in its next ups. An error, single, and hit batter loaded the bases to start the inning. McPherson made Pacific pay with a tworun single to make it 7-4. Escobar

walked to load the bases again, and a passed ball brought home another run.

The Titans added two more in the fifth, highlighted by Escobar’s third hit of the night.

Aaron Garcia was strong in relief for Grand Terrace, tossing three scoreless innings while striking out six.

Grand Terrace finished out the week with wins over Barstow and Colton by scores of 6-2 and 3-2 respectively.

The Titans will play the Yellowjackets again on March 31 as Sunkist League action starts back up.

Rialto Rotary Club Donates New Food Freezer to Food Bank W hen the Rialto Rotary Club heard that the commercial-sized food freezer at the Rialto Child Assistance was failing, it didn’t take the Rotary Club long to come to the rescue.

Rialto Child Assistance is a long running, non-profit organization that has been helping needy children in Rialto for years. They

provide families of students in the Rialto Unified School District with food and other supplies that their parents cannot always give to them. Rialto Child Assistance works with the school district to identify the children who need help. It was started by the late Ethel Kucera and continues on in her spirit.

The failing freezer contained the

majority of the perishable foods to be given out to 200-300 needy families during the holiday season. With the help of Harlow’s Kitchen Concepts in San Bernardino, the Rialto Rotary Club was able to purchase a new freezer and have it delivered to the Rialto Child Assistance. The families served by the Rialto Child Assistance received their

holiday food baskets on time and with much appreciation.

Filling the need for a new freezer was coordinated by Rialto Rotarian Lynn Hirtz, who received assistance from other Rialto Rotarians including Mitch Curtis, President, and Jim Ott, Past President.

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Loma Linda Ronald McDonald House expands to meet growing needs

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A room at the Ronald McDonald House in Loma Linda provides guests a full size bed, a lamp, a drawer, and a telephone.

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Pictured above is the kitchen area of the Ronald McDonald House, located at 11365 Anderson Street in Loma Linda. The kitchen has several cooking stations and packaged, fresh foods for families to eat.

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magine having nowhere to sleep or eat, as you anticipate news of your hospitalized child’s condition.

What if, instead of sitting in the uncomfortable chairs of a waiting room and eating snacks from vending machines, there was a way to stay somewhere that would alleviate the worries of renting a hotel room and meal costs.

The Loma Linda Ronald McDonald House offers such comfort—ensuring families have a warm, caring, and safe place they can stay during their time of distress.

“These are mothers and fathers who are not coming from walking distance, but drive up to an hour to see their sick child in the hospital” said Loma Linda Ronald McDonald House executive director Mike

Kovack. “These are children diagnosed with cancer, heart disease, and premature birth. We try to be the ‘Home Away from Home’, because we, all of us here who volunteer our time, become apart of their family.”

In 2014, the Loma Linda Ronald McDonald House provided 1,400 families a room at their 21 room, 13,000 square foot location on 11365 Anderson Street. However, due to the site’s exceeded capacity, they were forced to refer 825 families to local hotels and turn away 746 families. It has led the organization to launch a new campaign to add 33 new rooms to accommodate the growing demand of families, which officials predict will increase to 7,500 in the upcoming years. Their proposed plan will cost $10 million dollars; to date, they have raised $3.26 million.

“We hope that you will join us in bringing life to these plans--know-

ing that your commitment today creates the walls, floors, beds, sanctuary, and hearth for families in the future,” Kovack and CEO of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California Vince Bryson said in a joint state-

ment.

The current site offers families a spacious living room area, equipped with a fireplace, a large kitchen area that has several cooking stations available with packaged and fresh foods, family rooms to relax and watch movies, a nursing/day care area for small children, and a prayer room.

One mother, Rochelle of Barstow, who declined to provide her last name, said her experience at the House has been amazing.

Her son is currently dealing with depression.

“I had been driving back and forth from Barstow every day for a couple days,” she said. “When I got a room, I said ‘Thank God’ because it has been a stressful time.

Everyone here has been so helpful.

It’s a miracle I’m here.”

Kovack said local residents can help donate by visiting a local McDonalds restaurant and purchasing a paper shoe that gets placed on the wall for a $1, as well as organizing fundraisers.

“People can be involved by simply doing something within their communities,” he said. “They can do a car wash or a bake sale, and also make personal donations.”

For more information, contact Mike Kovak at (909) 558-8338.

Contact the author Anthony Victoria at (909) 381-9898 ext. 208 or via e-mail, victoriaanthony91@gmail.com

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Pastor Mack continues to serve less fortunate

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New Beginning Outreach Christian Church Pastor Joseph J. Mack (left with blue dress shirt) and San Bernardino Valley College Human Services professor Melinda Moneymaker with several students.

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San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board Offers Veterans Financial Counseling

he County of San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board will offer financial counseling to military veterans and their spouses who are transitioning into civilian life.

The program, which originated at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, will fund a full-time financial counselor to serve at the America’s Job Center of California in Rancho Cucamonga.

This program addresses challenges some veterans experience when their military service has ended. Miguel McQueen, Deputy Director of Business Services and Operations with the County of San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board said, “We are proud to participate in this program as it allows us to expand the services we offer to veterans and their families.”

Over the last year, the need for tailored services for Veterans has gathered national attention focusing on the need to improve medical care at Veterans Administration

hospitals and helping Veterans transition back into the workforce.

Employment recruitment assistance and skills training make up a large part of the services that the Workforce Investment Board provides to veterans, and this new financial counseling service will be added to help those in transition.

“In recent years, funding cuts have eliminated specific workforce programs for veterans,” said Sandy Harmsen, Executive Director of the Workforce Investment Board. “That situation is beginning to change, amid a growing recognition of the importance of additional support for veterans.”

“We know that veterans can benefit from specialized services targeted to their needs,” County Board of Supervisors Chairman James Ramos said. "This program will allow the Workforce Investment Board to serve our large population of military veterans by providing financial expertise to assist them on their path to financial independence.”

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Residents look through clothes and pick up food bags during Joseph Mack’s annual Easter outreach event on March 28 at the Frazees Community Center in San Bernardino.

Police to discuss fraud, crimes targeting senior citizens

he Redlands Police Department will discuss current scams that largely target seniors and tips to prevent vehicle and residential burglaries and theft at both the Redlands Community Senior Center and Joslyn Senior Center in April.

The presentations will take place from noon to 12:30 p.m. Monday, April 13, at the Redlands Commu-

nity Senior Center, 111 W. Lugonia Ave., and again from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Friday, April 17, at the Joslyn Senior Center, 21 Grant St. There will be informational handouts and time for questions.

The Redlands Police Department and other department continue to receive regular reports of fraudulent activities, especially targeting elderly residents. These scams take

many forms, offering large, quick monetary returns for little investment; claiming to be government agencies collecting fines or penalties; or cynically appealing to a desire to help a friend or relative in desperate need.

For more information, contact the Redlands Community Senior Center at (909) 798-7579 or the Joslyn Senior Center at (909) 798-7550.

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Superheroes vs. villains at Marvel Universe Live Inland Empire debut

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Black Widow takes on agents during a fight for the universe during Marvel Universe Live. The stunt show runs April 9-12 at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario.

By Yazmin Alvarez

eroes and defenders of the universe are being called to the Inland Empire to help thwart the treachery of Loki and his plans to decimate Earth next week during Marvel Universe Live!, an action-packed comic book character stunt show coming April 9-12 to Citizen’s Business Bank Arena in Ontario.

The two-hour experience and nearly two-years in the making show is Feld Entertainment’s newest production sending more than 25 Marvel icons including Iron Man, Captain America, Spider-Man, Black Widow and The Hulk on a quest to recover shards

of The Cosmic Cube, the source of ultimate power and one of the most feared and coveted treasures in the Marvel Universe. Following Marvel’s original storyline, the cube has been shattered into pieces by the Mighty Thor in order to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands, but his villainous brother, Loki, devises a scheme to clone its powers and plans world domination.

And with battles against Avengers — like those when Madame Hydra’s army take on Captain America — the show is guaranteed to be “high-energy and heart-racing,” said Marvel Live performer and motocross rider Brittany Marcotte, who goes against Captain America and also

takes on Black Widow.

“There’s going to be motorcycle stunts, explosions, fighting, flaming barrels,” she said. “Non-stop action and supersized surprises.”

It’s not just for kids, she added.

The Marvel fan show debuts April 9 at 7p.m. in Ontario. Additional shows run 7 p.m. April 10; 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 11; and 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. April 12.

The show heads to The Forum in Inglewood May 1.

Tickets for Marvel Universe Live! at the Citizens Business Bank Arena can be purchased online at AXS.com, charge by phone at 888-9AXS-TIX or in-person at the venue Box Office, 4000 Ontario Center Parkway in Ontario.

Spider-Man fights back as Loki attempts to use his mind tricks in Marvel Universe Live. The stunt show runs at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario April 9-12.

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Captain America rides to amazing heights taking on villains during Marvel Universe Live.