Inland Empire Weekly April 23 2015 by IECN

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Vol 10, NO. 36

THIS WEEK Gloria’s Corner

Construction begins for 4th phase upgrades at Redlands YMCA

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YMCA board members, donors, and executives take a sledgehammer to a wall April 19 to start the construction of the 4th and final phase of facility upgrades to the 1927 building. By Yazmin Alvarez

hile some businesses and organizations have ribbon cuttings or groundbreakings to celebrate

growth, the YMCA of East Valley April 19 at the Redlands-based held a demo party—demolition, facility with gold-plated sledgethat is—where guests had a hammers in hand, welcoming the smashing good time. YMCA Board members, private YMCA, cont. on next pg. donors and executives gathered

Local artisans craft up wares for Little Brown Bag Market in Redlands

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Kids Day April 25

o kick-start physical activity and learning now and throughout the summer – a critical out-ofschool time for kids –the YMCA of the East Valley is celebrating Healthy Kids Day® with a free community event for kids and families. The event is set for Saturday, April 25, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, the Highland, Redlands, and San Bernardino Family YMCA. Healthy Kids Day is the Y’s national initiative to improve health and well-being for kids and families, and features activities such as games, healthy eating demonstrations, arts and crafts, to motivate and teach families how to develop a healthy routine at home. Also there will be a chance to win a free week at resident Camp Edwards. In celebration of YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day, the Y offers the following tips to help families develop healthy habits: •Try, try, repeat – Grab a new fruit or vegetable and encourage everyone in the family to try at least a bite. •Play around town – Challenge the family to play on a different playground every week.

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•Make sleep a priority – Doctors recommend 10-12 hours of sleep a day for children ages 5-12 and 7-8 hours per night for adults.

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•Foster a passion for reading – Read to and with your kids. Help children read at every age and every stage of their development.

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Dozens of local vendors displayed their crafts for the Little Brown Bag Market, a local artisan event, in Redlands April 19. downtown Redlands Sunday. the event fair designed to gain the From craft work to art pieces, hometown crafter a steady cushere was a little something dozens of local and area artisans tomer base. for everyone at the Little showcased their one-of-a-kind LBB Market, cont. on next pg. Brown Bag Market in works at the Mitten Building for

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Redlands Family YMCA - 500 East Citrus Ave., Redlands, CA 92373

San Bernardino Family YMCA - 808 E. 21st St., San Bernardino, CA 92404

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Construction of the 4th and final phase of facility upgrades to the Redlands YMCA 1927 building are underway. YMCA cont. from front

ing the installation of an elevator, addition of meeting rooms and a new roof, among plenty more. Phase one of the project, completed May 2012, has already brought upgrades to the indoor pool, locker rooms, enclosed racquetball courts. Phases two and three (April 2013) included upgrades to The Woody Center, MPR, Heritage Room, lobby and building offices. Completion date of the entire project is expected in November.

start of the fourth and final phase of facility upgrades about years in the process. As part of the celebration, guests were encouraged to strap on hard hats and take a swing at a concrete wall to get the process of the $2.7 million Cornerstone Project going. “We’re really getting into the swing of things now,” said YMCA board member and project committee chairwoman Char Burgess. “And we’re having a bashing good time with it.” Phase four upgrades to the facility will bring a new larger spin stuYazmin Alvarez is a reporter dio, a larger private pilates and with Inland Empire Community massage facility, a community Newspapers and can be reached room, a demonstration kitchen, at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com. restoring the 1927 building, includ-

Adam Martin, of Martin and Company, displays his candles, metal and woodworks at the Little Brown Bag Market, a local artisan event, in Redlands April 19. His items can be found at local businesses throughout downtown Redlands. LBR Market cont. from front

And for Redlands artisan Adam Martin, 33, the local event has brought on a steady clientele. Martin, owner of Martin and Company, is known by locals for his unique smelling candles in mason jars. The candles can be purchased at several downtown shops including Nectar and Kith. While the candles lure in returning customers, it’s Martin’s woodworking and metal skills that has

caught the eye of several businesses, which display his artwork as storefront signs. Collecting scrap wood from Redlands, neighboring Loma Linda and throughout the area, he crafts up some pretty unique pieces, he said. “I like the thought of everyone having something different,” he said of his works. “I use reclaimed and repurposed wood to get that one-of-a-kind look. Whether it’s wood, candles or another local artisan, I think that’s what it’s all

about, offering something unique to some and working hand-in-hand.” To learn more about the market and upcoming event dates, visit the Little Brown Bag on Facebook at www.facebook.com/littlebrownbagahomemademarket. Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter with Inland Empire Community Newspapers and can be reached at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com.

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Rubble fills a hallway after YMCA board members sledgehammered their way through a wall marking the 4th and final phase of facility upgrades to the Redlands YMCA.

Christina Almazan, takes a second to pose with University of Redlands Mascot, Thurber, during commencement April 18. The U of R graduate now holds a BS in Mathematics! Congrats class of 2015! For iSeeIE photo submissions, tag @iecn on Instagram with #iSeeIE, #iecn or email iseeie@iecn.com.

Gloria’s Corner

Gloria Macias Harrison

Candidates Candidates: More potential candidates have announced they will seek San Bernardino city elected positions. This weekend invitations were out for a kickoff campaign gathering for incumbent City Clerk Gigi Hanna on April 30 at Mitla Cafe. Incumbent City Attorney, Gary Saenz made an official announcement earlier this month. Recently Bessine Littlefield Richard made an announcement for the vacant seat in the Sixth Ward.

Democrat's Celebrate: The Democratic Luncheon Club of San Bernardino recently held its 21st Annual Installation Banquet with California State Treasurer John Chiang as the keynote speaker. Special Recognition Awards were presented to Eloise Gomez Reyes, Democrat of the Year and to Dennis Baxter, George E. Brown Jr. Peace Award. Installed officers include: Mark Alvarez - President, Tim Prince First Vice President, Lupe "Dollie" Rossi - Second Vice President, Ladd Seekins - Treasurer, John Lemay - Secretary, Tim Prince - Parliamentarian, Roxanne Rios, Tony Campos, and Leticia Garcia - Trustees, and Diane Raley - Publicity.

Citizens of Achievement: The League of Women Voters of San Bernardino Area honored eleven persons who work tirelessly to enrich and improve the quality of life in our communities. The 2015 Citizens of Achievement include: Carolyn Amaral, a former elementary school teacher, was nominated by the Women's Club of San Bernardino for her many years of dedicated volunteer service to the club plus raising scholarship funds and preparing baskets for shelters in the area; Margie Arnett, Assistant Professor at Loma Linda Dental School, was nominated by the Assistance League of San Bernardino for her leadership in the education of oral hygiene for first graders in the San Bernardino City Unified School District and her campaign to provide children with toothbrushes. Dennis Baxter, CEO of Habitat

for Humanity was nominated for his decades of service to the City of San Bernardino in various capacities. As a former councilman, he was successful in banning smoking in public city parks. He serves on various boards including the City Charter Reform Committee, League of Women Voters and the YMCA. Darnell Duran was nominated by the San Bernardino Women's Club for her many years of community service especially for her efforts in collecting new shoes for school children. She is active in her church and helped in the Save Rowe Branch Library campaign. Bob Logsdon was nominated by the Rotary Club of San Bernardino for his extensive volunteer activities for most of his 97 years. Active for 48 years as Sergeant at Arms for Rotary, he is Club photographer and Official Photographer of Rotary District 5330 for over 30 years. In addition he has been an Elk for 71 years. Phyllis Scott, a Drug and Alcohol counselor, was nominated by Time for Change Foundation for her work in helping women coming out of prison and helping homeless families find housing. Her dedication has helped women transition back into becoming productive members of society. Linda Sutherland nominated Barbara Sky for her work of enriching and challenging many lives especially a group of challenged athletes, the Challengers. This group of young people with various challenges formed a baseball team that plays at the Western Little League field. Her worked has helped these young people grow physically, emotionally, and mentally so that they gained confidence to explore other sports and activities. Linda and Steve Sutherland, also known as Santa and Mrs. Claus for local parades, were nominated by Rachel Clark for devoting innumerable hours to not only maintaining a successful business, but also for their volunteer efforts for over 25 years especially to the Sunset Rotary Club annual Tinman Triathlon. Anne Viricel, Executive Director of the San Bernardino Symphony Association, was nominated by the Symphony Guild for her successful efforts to increase audience count at Symphony performances as well as for her volunteer work with many community organizations. Barbara Williams, Executive Assistant and Director of the Bethune Center, was nominated primarily by the National Council of Negro Women for her work with youth in the San Bernardino and Rialto areas. Her mentoring emphasizes civic awareness, education and career training. Civic Engagement Award was presented to San Bernardino Generation Now for their active role in strengthening San Bernardino. Following the city's announcement of bankruptcy Generation Now was formed to inspire young people to use their skills, passion and networks to improve

the quality of life in the city. Accepting the award were members Jennica Billins, Jamiann Billins, Anthony Victoria, Jorge Heredia, Rocio Aguayo, Fabian Torres, Michael Segura, Araceli Fosado, and Alex Arrklev.

Save the Date: 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

Monday, April 27 - Colton Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Golf Tournament at the Arrowhead Country Club, 3433 Parkside Drive, San Bernardino. For information and RSVP call: 909.825.2222

Wednesday, April 29 - the Hispanic Inland Empire Chamber presents Cinco de Mayo Celebration & Business Mixer from 6 to 8 p.m. at 1650 South E Street, San Bernardino. For information call Linda Gonzalez at 951.213.9916 or email hispaniciechamber@gmail.com

Wednesday, April 29 - the Bonnes Meres Auxiliary of Children's Fund present their Annual Birthday Luncheon at 11 a.m. At the Redlands Country Club 1749 Garden St., Redlands. For information contact: Carolyn Weaver at 909.557.4798 or email bonnesmeres@gmail.com or visit website www.bonnesmeres.org Friday, May 1 - the San Bernardino Valley College Foundation presents its 5th Annual Golf Tournament at Shandin Hills Golf Club 3380 Little Mountain Drive, San Bernardino. For information c o n t a c t igowen@valleycollege.edu

Saturday, May 2 - the Colton Area Museum & Historical Society presents its Second Annual Museum Day from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Colton Area Museum, 380 N. La Cadena Drive, Colton. This year's theme is "Colton History Comes Alive - A Child's View" featuring games, activities, crafts and entertainment that reflect how children lived and played a hundred years ago. Also included is " South Colton Heritage Project" presented by Casa de Cilturas. For information on this free event call: 909.728.3706 or 909.825.0671 or visit www.coltonareamjseum.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 sponsorship and vendor information call: 909.537.5102 or visit www.facebook.com/ELBFF Sunday, May 3 - the San Bernardino Symphony and the City of San Bernardino present "Mosaico Music and Arts Festival" at Roosevelt Bowl located at Perris Hills Park from 2 to 7 p.m.

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Saturday/Sunday, May 16-17 the American Cancer Society presents Relay for Life of Colton at Colton High School, 777 W. Valley Blvd from 9 am to 9 a.m. For information on this 24 hour event Tuesday, May 5 - the Hispanic contact: Randy Rivera at rnInland Empire Chamber of Com- jrivera@sbcglobal.net or Renee merce will host a 5 de Mayo Cele- Rivera at renee24@hotmail.com bration and Business Mixer from 6 to 8 p.m. at 1650 South E Street, Sunday, May 17 - Friends. Of San Bernardino. For information the UCR Botanical Gardens presLinda Gonzalez at ent Primavera in the Gardens, call: 909.213.9916 or email hispani- Riverside's premier food and wine ciechamber@gmail.com tasting event from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Guest will enjoy delicious food Thursday, May 7 - is the date from local restaurants, wines, craft for the 22nd Anniversary of the In- beer, art and music. For informaland Empire Prayer Breakfast on tion: 915.784.6962 the National Day of Prayer. This ucrbg@ucr.edu - www.garevent will be held at the Double- dens.ucr.edu Tree Hotel, 222 N. Vineyard Ave. Ontario at 7a.m. For information Saturday, May 23 - the San c o n t a c t Bernardino Symphony presents carolyn.Preschern@gmail.com Triumphant Season Finale with or www.ieprayerbreakfast.org horn soloist Joseph Ognibene. Concert starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Saturday, May 9 - the Salvation California Theater 562 W. 4th Army will hold its grand opening Street. For ticket information call: of its new San Bernardino Corps 909.381.5388 or visit www.sanCommunity Center at noon at bernardinosymphony.org 2626 Pacific Street. For information and to RSVP call: Paul Ben- Thursday, May 30 - the Hunett at 909.888.1336 or email mane Society of San Bernardino paulbennett@uswsalvation- will celebrate its 45th Anniversary army.org with a Birthday Party from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 374 W. OrSaturday, May 9 - the George ange Show Road. Party will inBrown Legacy Project will hold a clude exhibits, pet contests and springtime reception from 3 to 5 activities plus vendors. p.m. at 1368 Prospect Park Drive, Redlands. Proceeds from this Monday, June 8 - the Loma event support the archives of the Linda Chamber of Commerce late, great California Congressman presents its 27th Annual Golf George Brown, established at the Tournament at the Arrowhead University of California, River- Country Club 3433 Parkside side. For sponsorship and ticket in- Drive, San Bernardino. For inforformation call: 323.669.9999 or mation call: 909.799.2828 or email hansj@progressivevic- email stephaniemahe@lomalintory.com dachamber.org

The event is free to the public. For information contact: Valerie Peister at 909.723.4105 or email vpeister@sanbernardinosymphony.o rg

Friday, May 15 - the Seven Stars Foundation will hold its 1st Annual Lt. Jared M. Landaker, USMC Memorial Golf Tournament at the San Bernardino Public Golf Course. Proceeds will be used to sponsor the children of fallen and wounded military personnel to a YMCA camp in Big Bear Lake. For information contact Laura Landaker at www.sevenstarsfoundation.com or email info@sevenstarsfoundation.com

Sunday, June 28 - the San Bernardino Sunset Rotary Club presents TINMAN Triathlon & 5k plus KIDS Triathlon and Tricycle Race. This event supports Rotary scholarships and local and international projects. For information call: 909.237.9368 or visit www.rotarytinman.org

Gloria Harrison is publisher of the Inland Empire Community Newspapers and can be reached at gloharrison@me.com

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By Anthony Victoria Colton city council makes right decision in suspending fees for field use

he Colton City Council didn’t crack a home run Tuesday evening, but made a well-timed hit to keep the residents from losing. That is to say, especially, for those who utilize city athletic fields, you’re still in the game. For the few of us who stuck around, we were able to witness the last item that came up for consideration: possible suspension of fees for use of city athletic fields for youth sports organizations. This, of course is a huge deal, considering the many number of baseball teams who participate in the Ken Hubbs Little League and others who play the summer-long sport. Initially, the council was not set to vote on the matter but instead considered sending the item to committee for further study. It was only when Gary Grossich went up to speak that the issue took a humanistic tone. Gary implored that the council look at the issue from a practical matter— one where citizens struggle to pay additional fees and taxes on top of the already cumbersome amount of finances spent on daily living, not to mention utilities and property taxes. Gary argued that fellow citizens shouldn’t have to essentially pay for something they already own. Council members Deidre Bennett and Isaac Suchil motioned and seconded that the issue to suspend fees come up for a vote. But then another consideration came up: the idea that leagues should be held responsible for some form of payment—the suggested amount from City Recreation Manager

Deb Farrar was $1 per hour of facility use. And if the suspension of fees were approved, what would the city do with the fees that had already been paid? Additionally council member Summer Zamora-Jorrin mentioned she was concerned that citizens were not given a deadline to pay fees. She would wholeheartedly favor a motion to suspend, she said; nevertheless, it wouldn’t be fair for those that paid their fees in full. Without a deadline, essentially some leagues could have as much time as they wanted to pay. Mayor Richard DeLaRosa reiterated that it was important to have a fee in place but it was imperative that those utilizing the facilities have a say in how their money is being spent. “They are the ones who are there every day and know if something is wrong with the snack bar or other issue,” the mayor said. DeLaRosa also went further by saying it would only be fair to refund the fees already paid until an agreement could be put into place. Bennett re-introduced the motion and with Suchil’s second, it passed unanimously. The mayor and council did the right thing. It is only right for residents to help be financially responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of such precious city facilities. The $1 per hour fee could be a good start. However, if a team uses the fields for 3,000-plus hours during its season—one can see that the costs add up quickly. As is the policy, the city must continue to hold non-residents to paying a larger fee—whatever the final amount is that is approved. And yes, deadlines must be set into place for payment. The question is how much? Certainly when this item comes up for discussion residents must be present to make their case. It is true that no facilities can run for free. Water, electricity, trash collection, raking of fields, concessions, grass cutting and labor come at exorbitant costs. The city cannot go at it alone to cover this. It is good that for now though, a little pressure is taken off the wallet and our kids can go out and do what many previously have done in countless summers past: just play ball.

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

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I am controlled by Verizon. I live in Alta Loma and I can’t get any Internet service but Verizon DSL. It is so slow I cannot open my email without waiting over five minutes.

I am writing this because I am already being controlled by a big company and hate it. So if Time Warner Cable and Comcast want to merge, why not? Wake up, people! We are being controlled by the big, corporate-owned utility companies already.

Verizon owns the rights to my property and most of the entire city. I can’t use a different provider — Verizon has all the rights, and they won’t even add FIOS to my area. I live by Archibald Avenue

I can’t think of anything more scary than the proposed merger of Comcast and Time Warner. Some of us fought furiously to keep an open Internet by contacting the Federal Communications Commission.

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler was bullied in five sessions of congressional meetings by the party that is supported by the 1 percent. Such a power grab would form a monopoly and raise fees on con-

The only real motivation behind the current crop of “religious freedom” legislation is an attempt to shelter those wishing wish to in-

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and Baseline Road — big city one smart phone; I have DirecTV streets, but Verizon won’t put in and never use On Demand due to FIOS or allow our area to use an- slow Internet TV! other Internet service provider. When I want to open my laptop We live in a free society, right? or phone to check email or do a When it comes to our utility serv- google search, it takes over five ices, phone lines, TV and Internet, minutes to connect — if it conwe are not free. nects at all. Usually I get a “no Internet service” message, which is I’ve been fighting Verizon for incorrect because I have Internet over five months now to improve service, but it’s so slow that my my Internet service — they try to devices time out. satisfy me with a new modem. They know that the problem is I read your opinion page and edprobably in the wiring in the itorials every day. Someone needs ground but they refuse to come out to do an article about how Verizon and correct it. has the monopoly on Internet service. This is how bad my service is: Debbie Carver, I only have one laptop; I have Alta Loma

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sumers with no restraint. Then would come the Internet disruption which could only be remedied by high-speed lanes for more fees. A healthy competition would be negated because we would be at the mercy and whims of a giant conglomerate.

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As the merger happens, net neutrality will slowly disappear and any grass roots movements will follow in its path. I pity my children and grandchildren for they will never know how true cusWould I like to see the Dodgers tomer service is delivered. because I’m entitled to since I Nancy Blastos, have cable? Of course. But you Redlands know what is worse? Being blackmailed by greedy corporations

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Words to Think About: One’s Attitude Speaks Volumes

By G. W. Abersold Ph.D.

he word “attitude” is a complex word. It can be expressed by one’s posture; one’s facial expression; one’s questions; one’s movements or by one’s words. The dictionary defines it as “a manner, disposition, feeling, position or posture or an action or expression.” Many years ago I was the pastor of a small Nazarene Church in Sul-

phur Springs, Florida. Arthur was a young man, a member that was mentally challenged. He constantly confused attitude by calling it altitude. “So and so has a bad altitude.” There is an obvious connection between attitude and behavior. The two are very similar to the chicken and the egg. Which one became first. The chicken or the egg; or attitude or behavior. Either way one will affect the other. A few years ago I was asked by the then Sheriff Tidwell to study about a police problem. “When a policeman and a criminal are equally wounded, too often the cop will die and the criminal will get well. Why?” After several weeks of research and study I reached a conclusion. The policemen have developed an attitude of fatalism. To go on the street they felt if it was their time, it was their time. Fatalism. The criminal had no such attitude. Their attitude was much more positive and they would recuperate. The other Sunday The Reverend Doctor Peter St. Don reminded his

audience of the words of Victor Frankl, M.D. and Ph.D. A Jew, he spent several years in a Nazi concentration camp. His parents, wife and children were all slaughtered. He was released by the Allied forces. In his famous book, “Man’s Search for Meaning,” he says, “We who lived in concentration camps can remember the ones who walked through the huts comforting others. . giving away their last pieces of bread. They may have been few in number but they offered sufficient proof that everything can be taken from us but one thing; the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s ATTITUDE in any given set of circumstances. . . . to choose one’s own way.” A few years ago when I was in graduate school, I studied with Dr. Frankl. I remember vividly his frequent reference to the “indomitable power of the human spirit.” The power of our attitudes. Norman Cousins was one of my most influential mentors. In one of his magazine editorials he said, “No one knows enough to be pes-

simistic.” Pessimism is an attitude. There are several elements in positive attitudes that enhance life. For instance the attitude of gratitude. Karl Barth was a great conservative theologian of the last century. One of his famous statements was, “The only acceptable response we can make to God is gratitude.” An attitude of thanksexpressing appreciation. Then there is the attitude of faith. It speaks of possibilities, of opportunities. In contrast there are negative attitudes. Don Rickles is a good example of one of them. I don’t know if his home life and casual friends life is as sarcastic and caustic as his personal life, but sarcasm is a definite negative attitude. It demeans the recipient as well as the originator. The perpetrator of sarcasm usually tries to cover it up by saying he was just kidding of being funny. The expression of a negative attitude is detrimental to a friendship. Self-pity is a negative attitude. It is often called a pity party. Depression and gloom accompany these attitudes. The Lil Abner comic

strip of a few years ago had a character who always went around with a dark cloud over his head. This attitude is not only personally destructive, but also disruptive to the family and friendships. One of my favorite movies is the “Bucket List” starring Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson. Jack is a billionaire and Morgan a mechanic. They meet in a hospital. They are both ill and unhappy. The Bucket List is a Wish List. Doing things that they want to do before dying. A great friendship develops. Jack reunites with his daughter and granddaughter. Morgan makes amends with his wife and family. Their attitudes change drastically. Morgan dies happy. Jack lives several more years. Both are cremated and their ashes buried on the top of Mount Everest. The reason? They believe they will be closer to God. Back to Arthur. The more I think of his saying ALTITUDE instead of ATTITUDE I believe he was right. Amen. Selah. So be it.

Broadcasters Diamond Circle Award for significant contributions to the development of broadcasting. Vanderveen also founded the National Leukemia Broadcast Council to raise funds to fight Leukemia and received the Leukemia Society of America’s Damashek Award for outstanding service toward the conquest of Leukemia. He lives in Los Angeles, California. For more information call the library at 909-381-8238 or visit our website at www.sbpl.org For more information on Larry Vanderveen and his performance, visit http://meetingfscottfitzgerald.com/

new series of displays that ask visitors to interact with objects is now open at the San Bernardino County Museum. The ramps that connect the museum lobby with the upper floor have been transformed into “Remember Ramps” with historical artifacts, photographs, and vintage advertisements. The exhibit will continue through the summer. “Our long-range plans for the museum ramps are to produce a series of interactive exhibits for children and families,” explained museum spokesperson Jennifer Reynolds. “This new exhibit came about because every time staff members went into the storage areas for our history collections, we inevitably said, ‘Oh, I remember when my grandmother used this’ or ‘Do you remember when we used to …’. So we decided to invite museum visitors to share their memories and stories the same way, by displaying everyday objects that have changed over time.“ The Remember Ramps include

displays and hands-on examples of household and office items like telephones, typewriters, record players, calculators, and cameras, ranging in age from the turn of the last century to just decades ago. “Museum people talk a lot about interactive exhibits,” said Reynolds. “Remember Ramps are truly interactive. Visitors can actually try out a typewriter, a dial phone, or a calculator. At the same time, they can interact by sharing their memories about these artifacts with their family and friends. Visitors will essentially personalize these displays with their own stories.” Remember Ramps and the County Museum’s other exciting exhibits and events reflect the effort by the Board of Supervisors to achieve the Countywide Vision by celebrating arts, culture, and education in the county, creating quality of life for residents and visitors. For more information, visit www.sbcountymuseum.org. The museum is accessible to persons with disabilities.

Ramps at “Meeting F. Scott Fitzgerald” Remember the County Museum to be presented at the San Bernardino Public Library A

he San Bernardino Public Library will present a return performance of “Meeting F. Scott Fitzgerald”, a one-man show featuring actor and writer Larry Vanderveen on Saturday April 25, 2015 at 3:00 P.M. This free performance will be in the Bing Wong Auditorium at the Feldheym Central Library at 555 W. Sixth Street in San Bernardino. “Actor and writer Larry Vanderveen assumes the role of legendary novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald in a powerhouse one-man show exploring the life and times of the man who penned such classic American novels as The Great

Gatsby and This Side of Paradise. From his troubled relationship with devoted wife Zelda, to his later romance with Hollywood gossip writer Sheilah Graham and his complex friendship with acclaimed author Ernest Hemingway, this rich and textured exploration of Fitzgerald’s eventful life allows literature fans the unique opportunity to look into the mind of the man responsible for some of the greatest literature of the 20th Century”…Jason Buchanan, New York Times. Larry Vanderveen is a writer, stage and screen actor, and also a radio broadcaster. He was the recipient of the Pacific Pioneer

Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital to benefit from 4th annual Tip-a-Firefighter in Redlands

he Old Spaghetti Factory (OSF) in Redlands is hosting the 4th annual Tip-aFirefighter benefiting Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital (LLUCH) on Tuesday, April 28 during lunch and dinner. “Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital is thrilled The Old Spaghetti Factory in Redlands is once again hosting this fundraiser,” said Jillian Payne, executive director, LLUCH Foundation. “Events like this are a great way for the community to come together for some great food and fun while raising much needed funds for the children in our care.” Local firefighters from Loma Linda, Redlands and Colton Fire

Departments, as well as San Bernardino County Fire Department will be on hand serving lunch and dinner at OSF. All tips collected by the firefighters will be donated to LLUCH. The Redlands OSF has successfully hosted the annual event for the last three years, raising nearly $17,000. Redlands OSF marketing coordinator and server, Angela Burian, and her team look forward to Tipa-Firefighter every year. “Tip-aFirefighter is an enjoyable event for the staff as well as the guests,” she exclaimed. “It gives us a chance to have a fun, light-hearted day as the firefighters help us get drinks and take orders.” Burian added that it is fun to see

the reactions guests have when they are greeted by a firefighter, especially the kids who “go crazy for it, and the firefighters have a lot of fun.” “We love that we can help Loma Linda University Children's Hospital in such a fun way!” Funds from Tip-A-Firefighter will go toward Vision 2020 and the new Children’s Hospital tower, which is expected to break ground in Spring 2016. The Old Spaghetti Factory is located at 1635 Industrial Park Avenue, Redlands. Firefighters will be serving lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and dinner from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.

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Day of King celebrates legacy of civil rights leader T

By MJ Duncan

he legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is taught and celebrated in many school districts, if not all, each year. In the San Bernardino City Unified School District Dr. King is celebrated by the entire community during Day of King at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School. SBCUSD Board Member Dr. Margaret Hill and members of the local chapter of Phi Delta Kappa conceived the event. The event, in its second year, took place on Sat. Apr. 11. According to Program Facilitator Tawiah Finley, the celebration of Dr. King’s legacy and classroom lessons commence on his birthday, and the event serves as a culmination on or around the day of his assassination. “That’s part of the celebration of Dr. King’s life,” Finley said. “Although Dr. King was tragically assassinated, part of Day of King is about remembering the joy and hope Dr. King brought to so many people.” Models of Excellence awards were presented to district students, staff and community members who embody the spirit of Dr. King. List of winners is below. Students district wide were invited to participate in an essay contest and create artwork about Dr. King. Winners were announced during the Day of King, which featured free food provided by local organizations such as Stater Bros. and Community Action Partnership, and student performances. According to Finley over 30 vendors were present, 50 backpacks were distributed as well as five baskets from Staples filled with stationary and office supplies. Planning occurred over a twomonth period and involved contributions from the whole district such as representatives from the Family Resource Center, Education Services and Creative Beforeand Afterschool Programs for Success (CAPS). The event was a success with over 600 guests attending the celebration. Finley mentioned that they were also able to get parental feedback regarding education and local funding through surveys that were disseminated. First place essay and video contest winners: Alexander Gonzalez; 2nd grade; essay – Manuel A. Salinas Elementary Carlos Yniguez, Don-Joevanny Hernandez, Karina Garfias, Daniel Rivera; 3rd grade; video – Muscoy Elementary Abigail Willis; 7th grade; essay – Cesar E. Chavez Middle School Brandon Watts, 12th grade; essay – Cajon High

First place winners for Visual Arts Contest and Show: Trinh Lee (12th grade student representing Mr. Keith Cox art class) - Pacific High Serenity Nicol - Bing Wong Elementary; Hillside Elementary CAPS Club Mrs. Doan’s Period 1 Class – King Middle School; Erik Loza, King Ia, Angel Marlo, Anthony Esquivel, and

Photo Courtesy/King Middle sChool

day of King, in its second year, is a celebration of dr. Martin luther King Jr.’s legacy attended by the community at-large. it took place at King Middle school on April 11 with over 600 guests in attendance. Pictured are Models of excellence winners.

Joseph Palmer (Students from Middle School Mrs. Sabrina Smith class) – King

Photo Courtesy/King Middle sChool

Assembly candidate Marc steinorth presented King Middle school Principal Maria Jauregui with an acknowledgment.

Calendar

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.

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.

emocratic Luncheon Club of San Bernardino

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: 4/11 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.

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he Inland Empire Time Prime Choraliers

Saturdays from 10am-12pm Come Sing with The Inland Empire Prime Time Choraliers as they begin a new season on Tuesday, January 7, 9:00 AM. Rehearsals are held each Tuesday Morning. at St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 785 No. Arrowhead Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92401 (corner of Arrowhead and 8th).

weekly RMC Market Farmer’s

Wednesdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in front of the hospital. Stop by on your lunch break for certified fresh produce and artisan breads. ARMC partners with the Southland Farmers Market Association on the weekly market to help promote health and wellness to the community.

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.

styles and how to motivate for bet- help establish a more active arts ter performance. Call (909) 884- community in San Bernardino. In 5565 for information. addition to the free exhibits, Arroyo Valley students and staff will be selling food and beverages to raise funds for the school’s many clubs and programs. Arroyo Valley High School is located at 1881 Saturday, April 25 from 1pmWest Base Line Street in San 5pm- The Joslyn Senior Center is calling all artists to be a part of Bernardino. For details about Redlands Recreation and Senior DreamFest, contact teacher Keith at Services’ inaugural Senior Art Brockie keith.brockie@sbcusd.com at the Joslyn Senior Center, Show 21 Grant St., Redlands.Vendor fee atino Book & is $10 for an 8- foot space and all Family Festival mediums are welcome. Deadline for vendor registration is 5 p.m. Monday, April 20. For more inforSaturday, May 2 - CSUSB and mation, call (909) 798-7550 or Latino Literacy Now, founded by visit us at 21 Grant St. Edward James Olmos, have joined with Kiwanis of Greater San Bernardino and Liberia Del Pueblo to bring back the Latino Book and Family Festival to CSUSB at the Saturday, May 2 from 11am to university’s Santos Manuel Stu2pm- at Colton Area Museum, 380 dent Union N. La Cadena Dr., Colton. The The event will be held from 10 theme this year is “Colton History a.m.-5 p.m., is open to the public Comes Alive-A Child’s View” and with free admission. Family First will feature games, activities, Events and Catering will be selling crafts and entertainment that re- food and refreshments on site. For flect how children lived and more information, visit the Latino played in Colton a hundred years Book & Family Festival Facebook ago, specifically during the time page www.facebook.com/IELBFF. period 1890 to 1920. For informa- Local and regional authors intertion call (909) 728-3706 or (909) ested in reading or participating, 825-0671 or visit www.coltonarea- contact Jim Sullivan, executive director, Latino Literacy Now at museum.com jims37@twc.com or (858) 603rroyo Valley Spring 8680. For inquiries about sponsorArts Festival ship, vendor tables, contact Iwona Contreras icontrer@csusb.edu or Friday, May 1 from 2:45 to 6 (909) 537-3447. pm- Everyone is invited to attend DreamFest at Arroyo Valley High School (AVHS). The annual festival of the arts will include free performances and displays by Friday, May 8 from 4:30-7:30 students in the art, dance, drama, pm- at McKinley Elementary, 600 and music programs. Families can West Johnston St., Colton. All proalso enjoy hands-on art ceeds support school events activities.The goal of DreamFest is throughout the year. to celebrate the accomplishments Email your calendar of AVHS students in the arts and to items to iecn1@mac.com

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Overlooked Colton semi-professional baseball players enshrined in Colton HOF

By Harvey M. Kahn

rom 1920 to 1937 Colton was home to as many as 12 semi-professional baseball teams that were well managed and some able to compete at the TripleA level. The Colton Centrals and Colton Cubs were two of those teams. With so many players who graced those rosters, only a few from the Centrals and Cubs could be formally honored. Those few will represent the others forever after both teams were enshrined in the Colton Sports Hall of Fame on April 10. Most credit 1920's entrepreneur Juan Caldera as the prime influence in making Colton a baseball capitol. Caldera built a professional quality baseball stadium in South Colton in 1924. "Caldera financed the stadium and sponsored the Colton Cubs. If you weren't white, your opportunities to play baseball or to enjoy other places outside of South Colton were not allowed," said baseball historian Mel Salazar. "Caldera was ahead of his time. He provided a dependable place for Mexican-Americans to play baseball." F.C. Casillas was Caldera's construction contractor. In 1930, Colton had an estimated population of 3,000. According to Juan Caldera's grandson, William Caldera, the name of the now defunct complex was Estadio Internacional and the adjoining baseball diamond was called Cubs Park. It was home field to the Colton Cubs, who played in various semi-professional leagues against teams in Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino Counties. William Caldera said his grandfather owned 11 businesses in

Photo/Courtesy Mel Salazar Members of Colton Centrals 1920's-30's baseball team were inducted posthumously into the Colton Sports Hall of Fame.

Colton but earned most of the $8,000 to build the stadium through his carniceria. Caldera said crowds could reach up to 5,000 people. Obituary reports state that Juan Caldera's father, Apolonio moved to Colton from Mexico in 1899 and was a successful businessman for 40 years. Newspapers reported that baseball was played in Colton every day, sometimes four pro caliber games played on the same day on different fields. The Riverside Daily Press showed that team names and personnel were often interchangeable. One could play for the Colton Pacific Fruit Exchange or Lee Hibbard's All-Stars and the next day for the Colton Cubs. The Riverside Daily Press wrote

i n 1930 that Nick Chapparo pitched for the Centrals against a visiting team from Mexico. They played against Triple-A teams in 1924 and often against ethnic teams of Japanese, Chinese or the Riverside Colored Giants. The motion picture industry also assembled pro teams who traveled to Colton. Salazar pointed out that there were many Mexican-American baseball players in Colton who had big league ability but were never given the opportunity. He spent months going through micro-film trying to get a good representation of players. He acknowledged that hundreds will not be listed in the hall of fame. Although the Centrals and Cubs were two different teams, the Colton HOF inducted them jointly since many played on

both teams. Salazar said he used the Colton Courier archives and interviews with surviving family members for his research. "There will be some very good players who will not get mentioned at the hall of fame ceremony. But those Mexican-Americans helped make Colton an overall better place." Salazar further said that nothing has improved for players from Mexico at the Major League Baseball level. Those who will be inscribed on the official hall of fame plaque with Juan Caldera will be: Milton Noriega, Tilo Duarte; Juan Hernandez, Manuel Gaitan, Juan

Weekend Service for National Orange Show M Fair, 66ers Baseball I

n support of the National Orange Show Fair’s 100th Anniversary, Omnitrans’ 1-year-old sbX bus rapid transit line will offer expanded weekend service April 24 – 26. “The National Orange Show Fair is among the biggest annual events in our community. We are happy to make getting there a little easier by expanding our sbX service through the weekend,” explained Omnitrans spokesperson Wendy Williams. The sbX line normally operates on weekdays only from 6 am to 8 pm. National Orange Show Fair weekend service hours will be: Friday, April 24: 6 am to 11 pm Saturday, April 25: Noon to 11 pm Sunday, April 26: Noon to 8 pm sbX vehicles will run at 15 to 30 minute frequencies during the weekend. A detailed weekend

schedule is available online at sbX NOS Schedule. The station at Inland Center Mall (North Mall Way) is adjacent to the National Orange Show grounds. In partnership with NOS, Omnitrans is distributing coupons on board sbX and regular Omnitrans buses that offer $2 off admission to the event. “We are excited to team up with Omnitrans and hope to see many sbX riders at our 100th fair,” said Alan Conrad, NOS Director of Production and Marketing. More information on the fair is at: http://nosevents.com/2015-national-orange-show-fair/ “The Inland Empire 66ers baseball team also has a home stand that weekend, so we invite fans to hop on sbX to take in a game,” said Williams. The sbX station at E and Rialto is a short walk from the ballpark. More information at: www.ie66ers.com

The one-way fare on sbX, and all Omnitrans bus routes, is $1.75; a 1-day pass is $5. Persons with disabilities, military veterans, seniors age 62 and up, and youth age 18 and under, qualify for discounts. 7day and 31-day passes offer savings for frequent riders. The sbX green line travels along Kendall Avenue, E Street and Hospitality Lane in San Bernardino and on Tippecanoe/Anderson and Barton Road in Loma Linda on a 16-mile route, with over 5 miles of dedicated bus lanes. Riders can enjoy free Wi-Fi and 110-outlet power outlets on board. Stations feature real-time arrival signs, ticket vending machines, emergency telephones, and public art. Regular sbX route and schedule information is at: http://www.omnitrans.org/schedules/sbx-greenline/ or 1-800-966-6428.

Rivas, Andres Negrete, Ambrocio Gonzalez, Cayetano Calderilla, the Castorena brothers, Sal, Arturo, Porfirio and Pio. Baseball thrived freely in Colton until late 1937 until city parks and recreation commissions put most private sponsored leagues under its jurisdiction. Juan Caldera also lost his rights to the stadium after he returned to Colton following his deportation to Mexico. William Caldera thought his grandfather lost the stadium due to back taxes. The Colton City Council and the Parks and Recreation Commission currently sponsor the Colton Sports Hall of Fame.

Upcoming events at Sunrise Church, Rialto

en'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-pa ge. For more information, call Pastor Scott @ 909-875-5566 ext 218.

Inland Empire Community Newspapers • April 23, 2015 • Page A9

Recognizing Life’s Precious Jewels: Time for Change celebrates honorees, 13th year at gala

PHOTO/ANTHONY VICTORIA

Time for Change CEO Kim Carter speaking to the crowd about her early struggles and her commitment to helping women in need at their 13th annual gala on April 17.

By Anthony Victoria, Staff Writer

t their 13th-annual gala on Friday April 17, the Time for Change Foundation (TFCF) acknowledged several philanthropists and non-profit organizations for their community service. TFCF presented awards to the 2015 honorees for their commitment in assisting women who

were previously incarcerated or experienced drug addiction. The honorees were: San Bernardino Community College District Chancellor Bruce Baron; The Race, Gender and Human Rights Giving Circle of the Women’s Foundation of California; Santa Claus, Inc.; Mi Cocina Restaurant in Highland; June Collison; Dr. Dora Barilla; Angela and Victor Myles; National CORE; and Premier Medical Transportation. TFCF Chief Executive Officer Kim Carter spoke to the sold- out crowd at the National Orange Show Valencia Room about her devotion to serving others. “I was trying to come back from devastation and homelessness,” Carter said in a booming voice. “I was trying to latch onto any bit of hope. I knew when I got out of prison in 1994 that I had found a way out, but I needed to show others. I had to do it by creating programs and services.” Research presented by UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs criminologist Dr. Nena Messina supported that Carter’s organization has lived up to Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) “gold” standard. “It is difficult to keep enrollment and improvement up,” Messina

PHOTO/ANTHONY VICTORIA

San Bernardino Community College District chancellor Bruce Baron (center) accepts the Community Education Champion award from Time for Change Foundation CEO Kim Carter (right) and Fontana mayor Acquanetta Warren.

explained. “Time for Change did it above and beyond through their own hard work and efforts.” Baron, who received the Community Education Champion award, presented a testimony about Keisha Murphy---a formerly incarcerated woman that is now a wound care specialist. He said her story is typical of the accounts San Bernardino Commu-

Guatemalan Consulate opens its doors in San Bernardino Business Hours: Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Third Saturday of the Month 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

IECN STAFF PHOTO

Consul General Billy Munoz (left) receiving a certificate of recognition from Assemblywoman Cheryl Brown (D-San Bernardino).

IECN Staff Report

he Guatemalan Consulate held the grand opening ceremony at their diplomatic outpost on 330 N. D St., Suite 120 in San Bernardino on Saturday April 18. As of April 20, the consulate is now available to the public for assistance. The opening of the consulate is the first in 85 years (the Mexican Consulate located across the street was opened in 1930). It’s arrival is a testament of the growing Guatemalan population in the Inland Empire. According to the Census Bureau, the number of residents of Riverside and San Bernardino counties who listed Guatemalan ancestry more than quadrupled, from under 8,400 to nearly 36,000.

Services offered: Passports, certificates, legal advice, identification cards. For more information: (909) 572-8800.

nity College District faculty, staff, and administrators encounter at San Bernardino Valley and Crafton Hills Colleges. “As an educator our work is to provide opportunity---the opportunity for a better life, opportunity to help our families, for success, and for a second chance,” said Baron. “She wanted another opportunity to do things right. I was so inspired by her story, by her desire to take the opportunity we provide in ed-

ucation. She continues to learn and strive.” Steve Pontell, President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Community Renaissance (National CORE), said wellness in the community will equate to stable housing. “What Kim is doing is the beginning of an important process,” he said. “We’re looking forward to the future and it is truly a time for change.”

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Star-studded lineup set for Rialto Jazz Festival

courtesy photo/rialto jazz festival

singer and songwriter sheila e. is among this year’s headliners for the 3rd annual rialto Drop in jazz festival april 25. By Yazmin Alvarez

heila E. and David Benoit are among the headliners for the 3rd annual Rialto ‘Drop In’ Jazz Festival at Frisbie Park April 25. It’s the first time the festival hits an outdoor venue in Rialto, all in hopes of attracting audiences from throughout the area and making it the largest, if not the only jazz festival in the Inland Empire, explained George Harris, Rialto’s administrative and Community Services Director . And Saturday’s event—rain or shine—is expected to draw a

Harris even hinted about a few special guest appearances and several surprises in store. “We can’t say what, but you’re not going to want to miss it.” Festival goers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and comfortable clothing. Guests can bring in their own food and enjoy it picnic style or purchase eats from the several vendors that will be available. While guests will not be permitted to enter the park with alcoholic beverages, a wine and beer garden will be made available for drink purchases. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased by calling 909-820-2544, visiting www.rialtojazzfest.com or at Frisbie Park, 598 E. Easton St. in Rialto, the day of the event. Guests should utilize Eucalyptus Avenue by way of Baseline Road or Walnut Avenue for event access. Parking will be available at the park and at Frisbie Middle School. The Rialto Drop In Jazz Festival is presented by the Rialto Youth Collaborative and is a fundraising event to benefit the nonprofit and its programming in addition to Eisenhower High School Jazz Band and Henry Elementary Visual and Performing Arts School programs.

crowd of nearly 2,500, he added. Set from 11a.m. to 10 p.m., the all-day event features a star-studded lineup with Eisenhower High School’s Jazz Band opening the show with more than a handful of pieces, followed by fellow musicians Latin Express, Byron Miller & the All-Star Band performing a George Duke Tribute, Sounds of Sunrise (featuring Nate Watts, Stanley Randolph and Lance Lucas), Latin Society, Da’ Breeze, Peace, among plenty more. Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter Comedian and actor Tommy with Inland Empire Community Davidson and on-air personality Newspapers and can be reached Josefa Salinas are hosting this at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com. year’s event.

courtesy photo/rialto jazz festival

the sounds of latin society along with a list of plenty more will hit the stage for the 3rd annual rialto Drop in jazz festival april 25.

courtesy photo/rialto jazz festival

comedian tommy Davidson and on-air personality josefa salinas will host the 3rd annual Drop in jazz festival in rialto april 25.

Community Earth Day Celebration to be held in San Bernardino

hat: Community Earth Day Celebration will include Aztec dancers (Danza De Azlan), BBQ & community potluck. It will feature live music from Jen Housholder and The Hous Band provided by San Bernardino County Veterans Affairs. There will also be hay rides in an army transport provided by Orenda Foundation Veterans Re-

habilitation and a llama petting zoo Build Inland Empire.

WHEN: Saturday, April 25 at *Nicholson Park Community 11:00 a.m. Center service providers will be available. WHERE: Nicholson Park Community Center and Fruit Garden, WHY: Celebrate Earth Day and 2750 W. 2nd St, San Bernardino. bring together a community that will soon benefit from a newly WHO: Hosted by the Incredible opened Nicholson Park CommuEdible Community Garden, Serv- nity Center. ing Proud Industries and Youth-

Inland Empire Community Newspapers • April 23, 2015 • Page A11

Grand Terrace Softball wins Spring Fling Tournament

PHOTO/RICHARD DAWSON

Alyssa Martinez led Grand Terrace with three hits in the title game.

By Richard Dawson

venging its loss from pool-play action, the Grand Terrace softball team defeated Murrieta Valley 7-2 to win the Santiago Spring Fling tournament at Santiago High School in Corona on Saturday afternoon, April 18. The tournament featured an extra round of bracket play this year,

which placed the winners of each pool in the semifinals rather than the championship game. The change benefitted the Titans (14-3), who fell 2-1 to the Nighthawks (16-6) earlier in the week, a loss that normally would have derailed a team making the championship. Melanie Olmos bounced back from a rough first inning and limited the Murrieta Valley offense to

Melanie Olmos pitched a complete game for Grand Terrace during a 7-2 win over Murrieta Valley in the Santiago Spring Fling championship game at Santiago High School on April 18.

three hits and four walks over seven innings while mixing in two strikeouts to earn the win. The Nighthawks took a 2-0 lead in the top of the first after Amber Bishop hit a two-run home run to left. But Olmos allowed just two singles after that. Grand Terrace took advantage of three Murrieta Valley errors to score three runs in the home-half of the first. An RBI single by Destini Peck got the Titans on the board, Olmos hit a sac-fly to tie the

game and Jocelyn Betancourt added an RBI groundout for a 3-2 lead. Fielding miscues by Murrieta Valley resulted in six errors that PHOTO/RICHARD DAWSON led to five unearned runs. Marissa Jauragui was one of Alyssa Martinez led the Titans with three hits, while five others five Titans named to the Allhad two hits each as the team to- Tournament team. taled 14 in the game. Grand Terrace defeated Redlands all homered in the win. Citrus Valley 4-3 earlier in the day Olmos, Martinez, Parsons, Peck to reach the championship. Olmos, and Marissa Jauregui were Betancourt and Morgan Parsons named to the all-tournament team.

66ers edge Quakes to stay hot

PHOTO/RICHARD DAWSON

Designated hitter Brandon Bayardi collected two hits and an RBI.

By Richard Dawson

he Inland Empire 66ers have started out the 2015 on fire, earning their fifth straight win with a 4-2 triumph

over the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes at San Manuel Stadium on Tuesday, April 14. 66ers starting pitcher Christopher Ellis limited the Quakes to two runs on five hits and a walk while

mixing in six strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings but settled for no-decision. Rancho Cucamonga took the lead after it scored two runs in the second. A two-out, two-run triple by shortstop Dillon Moyer would end up being the only damage the Quakes offense would muster against Ellis and the 66ers bullpen. Inland Empire tied the game at 22 in the fourth behind a two-out rally off Quakes starter Jose DeLeon. Back-to-back singles by Kody Eaves and Brandon Bayardi scored Kaleb Cowart and Eric Aguilera, who hit consecutive oneout singles earlier in the inning. An error by Quakes second baseman Jerek Cunningham with one out in the sixth allowed Mike Fish to reach base and provided the spark the 66ers needed to take jump ahead. Bayardi moved Fish over to third with his second hit of the game. That brought Mark Shannon to the plate, and he executed a perfect hit-and-run by roping a two-run double down the right field line off Quakes lefty reliever Ramon Benjamin. Staked with the two-run lead, the 66ers bullpen was sharp over three scoreless frames. Austin Adams struck out four over 2 1/3 innings to earn the win and Geoff Broussard tossed a perfect ninth to pick up the save.

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Third baseman Kaleb Cowart was 2-for-4 for Inland Empire.

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Starting pitcher Christopher Ellis allowed two runs over 5 2/3 innings during the 66ers 42 win over the Quakes at San Manuel Stadium on April 14.

The bullpen has been strength early on for Inland Empire, with a combined ERA of 0.36 through the fore returning home against the season’s first six games. High Desert Mavericks on April The 66ers travel hit the road to play at Modesto and San Jose be- 23.

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Mosaico Arts and Music Festival Comes To Perris Hill Park

he San Bernardino Symphony and the City of San Bernardino Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department have teamed up to bring an exciting Arts and Music Festival to the San Bernardino community over Cinco de Mayo weekend. Made possible by a generous grant from the James Irvine Foundation, the Mosaico Arts and Music Festival will be held from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, 2015, at Perris Hill Park in San Bernardino. Free to the community, the festival will host a myriad of familyoriented activities and dynamic entertainment. Opening the festival from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. will be a performance by the students of CKC Music and a visit by the beloved character Cri Cri ("The Singing Cricket"). At 3:30 p.m. popular ensemble Milpa Music will take the stage. At 4:00 p.m. the Chamber Orchestra of Ensenada presents "El Renacuajo en Llano Alegre" or "The Wandering Little Tadpole." This family-oriented production, sponsored by the San Bernardino Consulate of Mexico and Wells Fargo Bank, includes the beautiful music of a 25-piece orchestra, colorful set backdrops, and life-size puppetry which audiences are sure to love. At 5:30, there will be a colorful performance by regional folklorico group, Herencia Mexicana Folklorico. The acclaimed dance ensemble will bring over 70 dancers to the Roosevelt Bowl stage.

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Mezzo-sporano Ana González and tenor Gustavo Hernández with the Ballet Folklorico de Los Angeles.

The Mosaico Arts and Music Festival will culminate with a full symphony concert performance at 6:00 p.m. featuring the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra, singers Ana González (mezzo-soprano) and Gustavo Hernández (tenor), and the Ballet Folklorico de Los Angeles. Conducted by Maestro Frank Fetta, the orchestra will perform much loved Latin American classics to include "Huapango," "Amorcito Corazón," "Cielito Lindo," "Bésame Mucho," "Sabor a mí," and "Zacatecas March." According to Fetta, "It has been a joyful experience participating in the production of the Mosaico Music Festival. It is absolutely

Rep. Aguilar Releases Jobs Plan to Create Jobs in the Inland Empire

fter marking one hundred days in office, Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-31) unveiled his Jobs Plan; his strategy for kickstarting the Inland Empire economy and putting residents back to work. The release of his Jobs Plan follows his Jobs Tour, which he started in January and continued through last week. During the Jobs Tour, Rep. Aguilar held a number of Jobs Roundtable discussions with small business owners, community members, labor representatives, and job seekers throughout San Bernardino County. He also traveled across the district to visit with business owners and employees at their job sites. "While we have made progress since the financial crisis hit seven years ago, many families through-

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out the Inland Empire are still struggling to make ends meet. That’s why I spent my first one hundred days in office traveling across the district to discuss job creation directly with San Bernardino County's small business owners, community members, labor representatives, and job seekers,” said Rep. Pete Aguilar. He added, “My Jobs Plan lays out the steps we need to grow the Inland Empire economy and put our residents back to work." Rep. Aguilar’s plan addresses four core areas to get the local economy back on track, including: ·supporting small businesses to help them grow and expand, ·creating 21st century jobs in emerging sectors including renewable energy and biotechnology,

fabulous that we can bring together the elements of Cinco de Mayo and great Latin American music, and provide a familyfriendly musical evening at Perris Hill Park." The Symphony performance will include a storytelling segment by Dr. Judith Valles, former mayor of the City of San Bernardino and current president of the San Bernardino Symphony Board of Directors. Valles, who grew up with an appreciation for all types of music, will share remembrances of the region’s significant artistic history. According to Valles, "We at the Symphony are very excited about this free concert we are providing

·connecting those looking for work with employers and job training, and ·investing in infrastructure to support business growth. The Jobs Plan also calls for bipar-

for the entire community. I believe this is the first time we have partnered with the city to produce such an event and we are so grateful for all they have done. We are also especially proud of the community arts groups who have stepped up to partner with us. This will be a glorious day for all who attend." Following the concert will be a free dessert reception for all community members in attendance which has been generously sponsored by Cardenas Markets. Some of the many other free festival activities centered around Latin American themes include tissue flower making, papel picado (cut paper), huipol art (yarn painting), jewelry making, block paint-

tisan support on commonsense issues including pay equity for men and women, raising the minimum wage, investing in early childhood education, and passing comprehensive immigration reform. Rep.

ing, a folklorico photo booth, book giveaways, and buttonmaking.There will also be piñatas throughout the afternoon for children and the young at heart. All activity booths activities have been generously sponsored by area nonprofit organizations. The Patrons of the Roosevelt Bowl have also coordinated the addition of food and vendor booths. One of the many festival highlights will include local artist Phil Yeh who will design two 4-by-8foot murals themed around the costumes of the regions of Mexico. Community members in attendance will be able to paint into these murals which, once completed, will be used onstage during the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra’s performance. According to San Bernardino Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director Mickey Valdivia, "The City of San Bernardino is thrilled to partner with the San Bernardino Symphony to offer this unique opportunity. The live orchestra, songs, entertainment, arts activities, and partnerships with local artists will combine to display our appreciation for the arts and cultural diversity." For more information about the Mosaico Arts and Music Festival, please contact the San Bernardino Symphony at 909.381.5388 or visit the Symphony website at www.sanbernardinosymphony.org. More information about this free community event may be found on Facebook at sbparksandrecreation.

Aguilar’s Jobs Plan can be read in full at http://www.scribd.com/doc/2620 48074/Jobs-Plan-for-the-InlandEmpire

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Disney on Ice World of Fantasy glides into Citizens Business Bank

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The Toy Story gang embark on a daring adventure after arriving at Sunnyside Daycare as Disney on Ice presents World of Fantasy April 23-26 at the Citizens

By Yazmin Alvarez

hat happens when Mickey and Minnie Mouse are out on a leisurely drive and their car breaks down? Mater and the rest of the crew from Radiator Springs show up to save the day, of course, and it’s the least to be expected at Disney On

Ice World of Fantasy. Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt, the action-packed ice spectacular featuring four favorite Disney stories comes to the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario this weekend, April 23-26. From wheels to waves, playtime to pixie dust, the show features scenes, characters and songs from classics such as Disney

Disney•Pixar's Cars, The Little Mermaid, Tinker Bell and Toy Story. And that’s all in the first half of the show, said Bryan Santiago, DOI World of Fantasy principal performer. The entire second act is devoted to “Toy Story 3,” he added. Santiago brings Woody’s character to life in the show and is joined by 40 other skaters for the production as Buzz Lightyear, Jessie and the rest of the Toy Story gang escape from Sunnyside Daycare and take on an adventure to head back home. “It’s amazing and cool how the all the characters are brought to life,” he said. “From all the different toys like Buzz and the rest of the favorites, you’re bound to be blown away.” World of Fantasy runs today through April 26 at the Citizen’s Business Bank Arena, 4000 Ontario Center Pkwy. Show times are 7:30 p.m., April 23; noon and 7:30 p.m. April 24; 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 25; and 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. April 6. Thicket prices vary and can be purchased at the box office or by phone at 888-9AXS-TXS.

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Mater and the rest of the crew from Radiator Springs skid through the ice as Disney on Ice presents World of Fantasy this weekend at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario.