Inland Empire Weekly May 14 2015 by IECN

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LLUCH patient helps kick-off inaugural family fitness expo

Pets hope to find

forever homes at adoption event

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Hundreds of runners sprinted across the starting line, including Adrian Grajeda, a LLUCH patient and amputee, during the inaugural Family Fitness Fun 5K and Expo at the Burrage Mansion in Redlands.

if you let things hinder you. In helped kick-off the Big Hearts for fact, he’s taking his circumstances Little Hearts Loma Linda Guild’s inaugural Family Fitness Fun 5K At just 11-years-old, Adrian and running with them. Adrian, a Loma Linda Children’s Grajeda of Palm Desert has learned that you don’t get very far Hospital patient and amputee, Fitness expo, cont. on next pg. By Yazmin Alvarez

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undreds of pets in need of loving homes will be available for adoption during the Homeward Bound Mega Pet Adoption Event on May 16 and 17 at Yucaipa Regional Park. Animal rescue groups from throughout the county will have dogs and cats of all ages, sizes and breeds available for adoption at the two day event. San Bernardino County’s Animal Care and Control (ACC), the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley (HSSBV) and Yucaipa Animal Placement Society (YAPS) will be hosting the event, now in its fourth year. Parking will be at the Rick McCown Soccer Complex, which is directly adjacent to the area within Yucaipa Regional Park. The Soccer Complex has a distinct separate entrance from the park. Admission is free to the public. Gates will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Low-cost vaccinations and micro chipping will be available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, please call the San Bernardino County Animal Care and Control Program at 1-800-472-5609 or visit www.sbcounty.gov/acc.

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Thousands flocked to Superbad Action Figures in Redlands to celebrate TMNT Day.

thousands of people? Turtle the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, power, of course. came in droves to Superbad Action hat do you get when Fans of the 80s and 90s mega Figures in Redlands May 9 to celyou mix pizza, turtles popular fictional team of four TMNT, cont. on next pg. in a half-shell and teenage anthropomorphic turtles,

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Before participating in the 5K, Loma Linda University Medical Center CEO, Kerry Heinrich presented Adrian Grajeda with a New England Patriots jersey signed by Tom Brady. COURTESY PHOTO/LLUCH

Big Hearts for Little Hearts Loma Linda Guild’s first-ever Family Fitness Fun 5K and Expo at the Burrage Mansion in Redlands drew hundreds of participants. Fitness expo, cont. from front

and Expo at the Burrage Mansion May 3. Wearing a prosthetic, he led a group of about 200 runners at the starting line, an inspirational and emotional moment for participants and organizers alike. In October 2013, Adrian was injured when a car drove through a fence in the schoolyard where he was playing, according to a LLUCH news release. He was transferred to Loma Linda Univer-

sity Children’s Hospital for specialized care. His injuries led to the partial amputation of his right leg, according to the news release. “Seeing Adrian running in the 5K is an inspiration not only to just kids, but everyone,” said Kerry Heinrich, Loma Linda University Medical Center CEO, in the release. “He’s faced challenges that many of us could never imagine. I commend him and his family for the positive message they portray that anything is possible.” In addition to the 5K run/walk

through the streets of Redlands, highlights of the day’s event included an adventure course where children were guided through activity stations like golf, tennis, hula hooping and crafting. More than 25 exhibitors also provided activities and information to the nearly 300 event attendees.

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ebrate TMNT Day, or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Day. Packing the shop’s parking lot were fans of all ages dressed as their favorite turtle, dozens upon dozens of cosplayers and several replica movie cars including the TMNT Van itself. One fan, Julius Best, 33, of Redlands, arrived to the party dressed from head-to-toe as his favorite hero in a half-shell, Leonardo. “I’ve been a fan since the 80s and

there’s no way I would have missed this,” he said. While the event offered an opportunity to meet the turtle gang, a cosplay crew from Highland’s Cartoon Teenage Ninja Turtles, it was also a chance to fundraise for cosplay group and The Loma Linda Ronald McDonald House, said Superbad owner Bryan Boudreau, who also organized the event. “We’re hoping there’s plenty more events in store,” he said. ~iecn.yazmin@gmail.com.

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The fun during TMNT Day at Superbad Action Figures was for fans of all ages. Julius Best, 33 of Redlands, dressed as his favorite turtle in a half-shell, Leonardo. Below, children enjoy the chance to sit in the TMNT Van.

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Pictured from April's drive wheelchair drive from left to right: Linda Laurie, Jeanette Burkhart, Jan Donahue, Jim Galyen, Vince Laurie and Tilden Spencer. Not pictured are Dick Burkhart and Curtis Allen Sr. We received 113 wheelchairs round. he Joni and and numerous other mobility Friends/Wheels for the equipment to help the disabled To learn more about how to World, Redlands Chapter, and needy all over the world. help, contact Jeanette Burkhart at would like to express their appre- During the drive, we also col- 909-792-2308 or 909-213-8480 ciation to the Inland Empire for lected our 2,800th wheelchair or email her at making April's wheelchair drive since our chapter began in 2008. ,inland_jenny@yahoo.com. the most successful one yet! Donations are accepted year

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Happy Anniversary: Childhelp Inland Empire Chapter is celebrating its 35th Anniversary and will honor former county supervisor Barbara Riordan. This organization exists to raise funds for the prevention and treatment of child abuse. Current officers include: Barbara Ehlers - president, Annette Winn, Tracey Willhed, Angie Wheeler, Deborah Granfell, Clair Van Loon, Jo-Ann Von Wald, Kathy Hyland, Addie Collins, Peggy Brier, Barbara Katzka, and Gail Mummery. Thank you for all the work you do for this worthy cause.

Home Dedication: The keys to a new San Bernardino Habitat Home will be officially given to the Calderon Family on May 30th. The home dedication and key ceremony is possible through the hard work and generous contribution of donors, sponsors, many volunteers, and the sweat equity of the family. There are many educational homeownership services that Habitat offers including a store with reasonable prices for recycled and new items for home repair and refurbishing. Six future homes are planned for the San Bernardino and Grand Terrace area with a basic design of three bedrooms and two bathrooms in 1147 square feet. Dennis Baxter is the CEO with a committed and hardworking Board of Directors that include: Scott Johnson, Tim Prince, Renea Wickman, Georgeann "Gigi" Hanna, Barbara Keough, Kathleen Henry, Jesse Mock, Dr. Timothy Gillespe, and Martha Cowles. For services and donation information call: 909.478.1176 or visit the web site - www.habitatsb.org

Save the Date: 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

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 contact: Randy Rivera at rnjrivera@sbcglobal.net or Renee Rivera at renee24@hotmail.com

Street. For ticket information call: ebrates survivors and their caretak909.381.5388 or visit www.san- ers, remembers loved ones who bernardinosymphony.org lost their battle and educates the public to fight back through Saturday/Sunday, May 23-24 - healthy lifestyles and early preventhe Redlands Festival of Arts pres- tion. For information call: Denise ents its 3rd Annual Festival of Arts Desirello at 951.675.3198, email: in Redlands at Smiley Park 125 W. denise.desirello@cancer.org or i s i t : Vine Street. This festival that ben- v efits community based programs hhp://RelayForLife.org/sanfor the arts education and enrich- bernardinoCa ment, includes a line-up of more than 100 artists, a Kids' Art Zone, Sunday, June 28 - the San a food midway and wine and beer Bernardino Sunset Rotary Club garden. $6,000 in prizes will be presents TINMAN Triathlon & 5k awarded participating artists in plus KIDS Triathlon and Tricycle various categories. For informa- Race. This event supports Rotary tion contact: Trisha Vinson or scholarships and local and international projects. For information email trshvnsn@gmail.com call: 909.237.9368 or visit Saturday, May 30 - Sinfonia www.rotarytinman.org Mexicana presents A Tribute to Selena featuring Como La Flor Tribute Band at 7:30 p.m. at the California Theatre, 562 W. 4th Street, San Bernardino. For ticket information call: 909.885.5152 or v i s i t : www.sinfoniamexicana.com Saturday, May 30 - the Humane Society of San Bernardino will celebrate its 45th Anniversary with a Birthday Party from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 374 W. Orange Show Road. Party will include exhibits, pet contests and activities plus vendors. Saturday, May 30 - the Community Action Fund presents the award winning SxSW Film Festival documentary Vessel at Smiley Library, 125 W. Vine Street, Redlands. A mixer is slated for 12:30 p.m. with showtime at 1:00 p.m. To RSVP contact: CommunityActionFund.org/Vessel

Sunday, May 17 - Friends. Of the UCR Botanical Gardens present Primavera in the Gardens, Riverside's premier food and wine tasting event from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Guest will enjoy delicious food from local restaurants, wines, craft beer, art and music. For information: 915.784.6962 - Sunday, May 31 - Kiwanis Club ucrbg@ucr.edu - www.gar- of Greater San Bernardino presdens.ucr.edu ents its 2nd Annual Golf Tournament at the San Bernardino Golf Tuesday, May 19 - the San Club, 1494 S. Waterman Ave. this Bernardino Police Department event benefits scholarships for presents the 11th Annual - K9' local high school students; the PeUnit Fundraiser, Dollars for Dogs diatric Trauma Unit at Loma Linda from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Police of- University Medical Center; and ficers will serve lunch and dinner the Kiwanis International Elimiat the Mexico Cafe, 892 E. High- nate Program. For information: land, Ave. All tips and donations 915.660.8909 or will benefit the K-9 unit In addi- friscojoe66@aol.com tion there will be K9 demonstrations throughout the day and the Saturday, June 6 - the Redlands opportunity to meet and greet the Family Services presents a family SBPD's newest K9s and their han- friendly 5K Hunger Walk at the dlers. University of Redlands, 1200 E.

Tuesday, May 19 - the Hispanic Inland Empire Chamber of Commerce presents Building Your Toolbox for Growth, a workshop for small businesses from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Arrowhead United Way office, 646 N. D Street, San Bernardino. For information call: Linda Gonzalez at 951.213.9916 or email: hispaniciechamber@gmail.com

Colton Ave. proceeds from this event will benefit the Agency's Summer Food Program. For information call: 909.793.2673 or visit: www.redlandsfamilyservice.org

Monday, June 8 - the Loma Linda Chamber of Commerce presents its 27th Annual Golf Tournament at the Arrowhead Country Club 3433 Parkside Drive, San Bernardino. For information call: 909.799.2828 or Wednesday, May 20 - the San email stephaniemahe@lomalinBernardino City Unified School dachamber.org District will hold a Dedication Ceremony for the Bob Holcomb Tuesday, June 9 - the Hispanic Elementary School, 1345 W. 48th Inland Empire Chamber of ComStreet from 2 to 3 p.m. To RSVP merce presents a small business call: 909.381.1250. workshop at 8 p.m. at the Arrow-

Thursday, May 21 - a benefit performance of Rumors by the Redlands Footlighters will benefit Assembly representatives: the Ak Smiley Public Library Assemblyman, 40th District Adult Literacy Program. To RSVP Marc Steinorth's has moved his email: judeash@yahoo.com district office to 10350 Commerce Center Drive, Suite A200, Rancho Saturday, May 23 - the San Cucamonga, Ca 91730. Office Bernardino Symphony presents telephone is 909.476.5023 Triumphant Season Finale with Assemblywoman, 47th District horn soloist Joseph Ognibene. Cheryl Brown can be reached at Concert starts at 7:30 p.m. at the 290 North D Street, Suite 903, San California Theater 562 W. 4th Bernardino, CA 92401. Telephone

head United Way office, 646 N. D Street, San Bernardino. For information call Linda Gonzalez at 951.213.9916 or email hispaniciechamber@gmail.com

Saturday/Sunday, June 13 & 14, the American Cancer Society presents Relay for Life of San Bernardino at Cajon High School from Saturday at 9 a.m. to Sunday 9 a.m. This is a community event that supports the mission of the American Cancer Society and cel-

Saturday, June 27 - the city of San Bernardino presents a Free Car Show from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event is part of welcoming of the 2015 Hemmings Motor News Great Race. The day's events include: Parade of Patriots, Chili Cook-off, live music, gourmet food trucks, and many more activities. For information contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 909.384.5233 or visit: www.sbgreatrace.com Gloria Harrison is publisher of the Inland Empire Community Newspapers and can be reached at gloharrison@me.com

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Summer thrills launch at SoCal theme parks

f you ever wanted to step into another reality, here’s your chance. SoCal theme parks are introducing some new attractions this summer and here’s some sneak peeks at what’s in store. Fair warning, there may be a few spoiler alerts, but how else are you supposed to find out without a few teasers? Universal Studios HollywoodIf “D’oh” is in your everyday vocabulary and if your mouth waters at the sight of burgers, donuts and beer, then Universal’s ‘The Simpsons’ Springfield is where you need to plan your next getaway. The new life-sized town, which opened May 13 to compliment The Simpsons Ride, includes all that Springfield has to offer. From a fully functional Krusty Burger (which the burger is actually pretty darn good and not just a fist-sized sloppy patty slapped between a soggy bun) Luigi’s Pizza, Lard Lad’s Donuts (yes, a huge pink donut… mmm..donut), Cletus’ Chicken Shack and Moe’s Tavern (where you can order an authentic Duff Beer in a souvenir glass). Other town staples include Stu’s Disco, the Springfield Police Station, Springfield Elementary and the Springfield Power Plant, and heads up, the occasional melt down can happen. Knott’s Berry Farm -

You can take the plunge and become a brave deep sea navigator at Knott’s this summer and save the park from a becoming a watery doom in its newest ride — Voyage to the Iron Reef —a 4-D interactive experience equipped with your very own freeze ray. Opening May 15, the fourminute adventure aboard the four-person submarine takes you through the ocean floor to blast blowfish, eels and other creatures from Kraken Queen’s aquatic armies, which are all out to cause havoc on the theme park and its historic Boardwalk. Features of the ride include enchanting underwater forests, disorienting ocean currents tunnels and mysterious mechanical wreckages, according to Knott’s. Along the way, the submarines navigate 600 feet of track and include 11 scenes featuring hundreds of media-based creatures and live action special effects for a unique experience every time, Knott’s added. Six Flags Magic MountainSix Flags is bringing back an oldie but goodie, with a twist. Twisted Colossus. It’s the park’s highly anticipated, world-record-breaking hybrid coaster. Simple enough? The iconic wooden coaster is revamped with a state-of-the-art Iron Horse Track, which takes you on a four-minute journey through nearly 5,000 feet of track and two lift hills. The advanced technology, available exclusively at Six Flags, provides ride experiences never before possible on wooden coasters, such as overbanked turns and inversions, according to Six Flags. Twisted Colossus will feature numerous exciting components including a “Top Gun” element, an inversion where the train slows down upside down; Western Hemisphere’s first “High Five” – where two trains pass through an overbanked turn facing each other with the illusion that riders can reach out and “high five” each other; Zero G Roll where track twists 360 degrees; and a whopping 116-foot drop at 80degrees. So, if excitement is your sort of thing, any one of these places will do. Pack a few snacks, slap on the sunscreen and don’t forget a change of pants for these thrillers.

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Congresswoman Norma Torres commits to vote “NO” on fast-tracking the TPP

On behalf of the Sierra Club, I would like to thank Congresswoman Torres for taking a stand against big polluters and big corporate interests by committing to vote against fast-tracking the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is a multinational trade deal that is likely to be both bad for workers and for the environment. Trade deals of this magnitude have a bad track record of shipping local jobs overseas and of stripping away crucial environmental regulations.

During my time as the regional organizing director for the Sierra Club’s My Generation Campaign, a campaign focused on cleaning our air, keeping fossil fuels in the ground and promoting a 100%

The causes are myriad and have long existed. However, the extent in U.S. cities has greatly increased in the last 20-50 years. Lack of reasonably-paying jobs — or any jobs at all — is a significant factor caused by outsourcing so much of our manufacturing.

It is sad that police officers and firefighters are leaving the city of San Bernardino. From what I understand, not one police office or firefighter lost a job due to reduction in force. Those who left have chosen to leave. Granted their benefits have been reduced, which may have been a factor in their decision, but they have continued to

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cutting funding to essential infrastructure elements. The divisiveness and hatred by conservatives toward anything progressive exacerbated and exaggerated tensions between the haves and have-nots, especially disgust of the power brokers toward the poor. Today, it’s not welfare for the needy — it’s welfare called “subsidies” for giant corporations.

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town hall at the offices of UFCW Local 1167 last month to hold both Congresswoman Norma Torres and Congressman Pete Aguilar accountable to the Inland Empire, our environment, our jobs and our economy. It was those voices in the room that day, and the millions of voices throughout the nation uniting against fast-tracking the TPP that will make the difference in fighting back this horrible trade deal.

We are currently still waiting for Congressman Aguilar to commit But last week, Congresswoman to a “No” vote. Torres did the right thing, and for Allen Hernandez is the that we thank her. Statewide Lead Organizer for the Sierra Club’s Most of all, however, I would My Generation Campaign. like to thank the room full of pasHe is a resident of Fontana. sionate environmental and labor activists who turned out to a TPP

Well-meaning as it may have been, Lyndon Johnson’s “War on Poverty” was a dismal failure because it fostered reliance on welfare programs. Ronald Reagan’s “trickle-down” economics diverted much of the gross earnings of workers into the pockets of the Social psychology and commu- wealthiest people. nity conditions matter. Lack of education is also a major factor. All Today’s ultra right-wing policies of these and more factor into a cul- caused so much economic distress ture of poverty for which there is after 2008, driving many middleclass workers into distress while no simple cause or solution.

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local clean energy economy; we have had our ups and downs with Ms. Norma Torres at the state level in the past. We have shared very productive moments, such as working on promoting local clean energy together, as witnessed by last year’s Green Job Mixer/Fair in San Bernardino. We have also shared in some challenges with the Congresswoman, such as differing with Ms. Torres’s stance in her support of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in the state of California.

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receive salary increases due to they haven’t received a salary inSection 186 of the City Charter. crease since 2007. Talk about morale being low. There has also been a mass exodus in the rank-and-file employees So please don’t make it sound in Public Works, Parks and Recre- like only police officers and fireation, Library, Community Devel- fighters have been hurt by the opment, and the non-sworn bankruptcy. There are many dedipersonnel in the police and fire de- cated employees working for the partments. These employees did city, but they don’t make the headnot leave by choice; their positions lines. They are appreciated just the were eliminated. The remaining same. rank-and-file employees have also had their benefits cut. However, Marilyn Sauer, unlike sworn safety personnel, San Bernardino

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Words to Think About: Longevity

By G. W. Abersold Ph.D.

r. Bernie Siegal, M.D., world renowned surgeon, often began his lectures by asking his audience how long they expected to live. On the count of “Three” they were to yell out their response. He then would respond by saying, “You’ll come close to your expectation.” The Bible has a couple of interesting views on human longevity. In the Book Psalms, 90 and verse 10, the writer, King David, states that our years will be threescore and ten-70. I often say that he said that number after a bad night with Bathsheba. In the Book of Genesis, chapter 6 and verse 3, it says our allotted years are 120. Interestingly a number of national magazines reported recently that several scientists have predicted that before the century is over, thousands of people will be living 120 years. Today, there are several universities in the USA that have departments that are specializing in the study of “Gerontology.” “The study of humor and especially of laughter.” I have in my files the report given by several cardiologists when they met at the University of Maryland. They have studied the effects of laughter upon the arteries leading to the heart. It was significant. A “diet” of laughter leads to a significant enlargement of the arteries, decreasing the potential of heart attacks by up to 30 per cent. Descartes with his Cartesian philosophy dominated Western medi-

cine for several centuries. “There is no connection between the body and the mind.” Norman Cousins, Ph.D. and Hans Selye, M.D. destroyed that theory. The mind DOES affect the body. Also the brain is not an organ but a gland. Norman Cousins was diagnosed terminal with a collagen disease—the breakdown of the connective tissue of the body. Through humor and specifically laughter, he got better. Through his studies, he made the word “endorphins” an acceptable word. It is a secretion from the brain, caused by laughter. Most interesting is that endorphins are triggered by laughter, which acts as morphine; which is a pain killer. It has the same molecular structure as morphine. Our immune system is made up of white blood cells. That quality is essential for optimal health. It acts as the “Special Forces” of the body that attacks any infection or disease in the body. It is the natural defense. Yet, there are three times when the immune system is weak. When we were babies, when we are older and when we are under stress. It is never stationary. It is always fluid. White blood cells are essential for healthy living. Two examples. One evening in class Cousins told us of an experiment he did. He listened for thirty minutes to sad and negative events, war news and crime stories. He then took blood samples, revealing the level of white blood cells. He then hypnotized himself and dreamed of the same things. Upon awaking his white blood count had gone down by 20 percent. He then reversed the process, only he listened to funny, happy jokes and watched pleasant travel scenes. After hypnosis and pleasant thoughts with plenty of laughter, his white blood count went up 35 percent. Dr. Lee Berk and Dr. Stanley Tan performed similar experiments on students at Loma Linda University. The results were different. Their white blood count went DOWN 35 % and UP 40%. Laughter was in both experiments. Humor and laughter are essential

in slowing the ravages of Dementia and Alzheimers. It is a phase of Cognitive Therapy. When there are “double entrande” bits of humor, the exercise of comprehension and “getting the point” of the jokes becomes a stimulant that slows down the above mental diseases. The final benefit of laughter is in regard to stress. Whether it be distress (bad) stressors of eustress (good) stressors. Examples would be divorce and marriage. In my doctoral studies, I found that 55% of stress is job related and 45% is family related. The most stressful vocation job seems to be air-traffic controllers. Most of the next nine are in the helping professions. Firemen, police, doctors, ministers, lawyers, school teachers, nurses, etc. Other observations are: 1) Stress is cumulative, 2) It is not based on ethnicity, 3) or gender, 4) or age. In the Holmes, Rehe, Abersold stress test, it rated stressors from 1) Death of a spouse, 2) Divorce 3) Aging, 4) Family problems, 5) Economy, 6) Loss of a pet, etc. down to 24) Christmas, 25) Birthdays. Back to the impact of Stress. During the Vietnam War, I was pastoring a large church in Orange County. A family in the church received word from the Pentagon that their son had been killed in Vietnam. The mother was stricken and rushed to the hospital. Four weeks later the family received word that a mistake had been made. Their son was well and would be home in a few days. The good news (eu-stress) gave her a heart attack and she came close to dying. How do people respond to stress? Too many times we revert to what I call “Maladaptive Behaviors.” Smoking, drinking, promiscuity, overweight, using drugs and even sleeping too much. Studies have shown that by developing good personal habits like: laughing, exercise, going to church, cultivating family activities, going on cruises, losing weight, and eating healthy, we will live longer and be healthier. Remember. Stress is a killer. Amen. Selah. So be it.

Bag Book Sale at Feldheym Central Library

he Friends of the San Bernardino Public Library are planning a Bag Sale on Saturday May 16, 2015. It will be held in the Friends’ Room located at the rear of the Norman F. Feldheym Central Library, 555 W. 6th Street in San Bernardino. The public is welcome from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Buy a grocery bag for only $2 and fill it up with your choice of books. Memberships to the Friends are available at nominal cost in the library’s administration office before the sale, and in the Friends’ room on the day of the sale. “Like” Friends of the San Bernardino Public Library on Facebook to get a coupon for the book sale. For more information, please call 909-381-8251 or visit sbpl.org

Redlands Community Senior Center Upcoming Activities

Redlands Follies

oin the Redlands Community Senior Center for dinner and a show at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 14, as the Encorez Entertainer's presents “The Redlands Follies Dinner and Theater.” The dinner menu will include tri tip, mashed potatoes, green beans, green salad, bread, coffee, soda and a lemon meringue pie. Ticket prices are $10 for general admission and $5 with a patron card. Redlands Follies Dinner Theater will consist of popular music from the past: ballads, show tunes, oldies but goodies, and some country western. Reserve your spot by May 7. Please call the Redlands Community Senior Center at (909) 798-7579 for information or reservations. The Redlands Community Senior Center is located at 111 W. Lugonia Ave.

Health Fair May 14 and 15

he Redlands Community Senior Center and Joslyn Senior Center will each host Senior Health Fairs May 14 and 15. More than 25 vendors from all over San Bernardino County will be on hand to provide free information on promoting healthy living and ways to stay healthy and active. The Redlands Senior Center, 111 W. Lugonia Ave., will hold a Health Fair on Thursday, May 14, followed by the Joslyn Senior Center, 21 Grant St., Health Fair on Friday, May 15. Both events are scheduled from 8 to 11 a.m. A free breakfast will be served from 8 to 8:30 a.m. while supplies last. There will also be a free raffle including gift giveaways. The theme, “The Power of Healthy Living,” promotes the many ways seniors can improve their health and feel more powerful in daily living. Dr. G.W. Abersold will be the keynote speaker on both days. Following his talk, Dr. Abersold will sign his book, “The Power of Laughter.” During the Joslyn Senior Center Health Fair only, there will be a “Shredding Event” from 9 to 11 a.m. Seniors may bring any type of paper that needs to be shredded. The shredding truck is equipped with a camera for secured shredding. No registration is required, just bring your senior friends and family and learn about ways to live your life to the fullest. For more information, please contact the Joslyn Senior Center at (909) 798-7550.

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San Bernardino City Unified School District 2015 High School Graduation Information

rroyo Valley High School

Baccalaureate: Friday, May 22, 6 p.m., AVHS Performing Arts Theater Graduation: Thursday, May 28, 6 p.m., AVHS Karen Craig Stadium Graduates: 599* Valedictorian: Aneel Ramirez Vargas and Alvaro Melchor Salutatorians: Andres Aguilar, Silvia Gomez-Estrada, and Jeniree Martinez

Cajon High School Regalia: Thursday, May 14, 6 p.m., Cajon’s gymnasium Graduation: Thursday, May 28, 6 p.m., Cajon’s Jack Wilkins Cowboy Stadium Graduates: 582* Valedictorians: Aaron Ainsworth, Nicholas Ainsworth, Lou Chen, Alejandra Davila, Hannah Fejzic, Billie Luong, Jeah Monreal, Willson Nguyen, and Marisol Zarate Salutatorians: Saul Bailon-Calderon, James Cabrera, Pablo Barrios, Tricia Rogers, and Gabriela Gonzalez

Indian Springs High School Inaugural Graduation: Thursday, May 28, 6 p.m., Cal State San Bernardino Coussoulis Arena Graduates: 215* Valedictorians: Rita De Haro and Valeria Suarez Rojas Salutatorians: Carolina Hernandez and Ashley Forbes

certificate graduates) Middle College High School Senior Crossing: Monday, May 18, 6 p.m., Middle College San Bernardino High School High MU Room Graduation: Thursday, May 28, 6 p.m., SBHS Stockton Graduation: Wednesday, May 20, 6 p.m., San Bernardino Football Field Valley College Greek Theatre Graduates: 400* Graduates: 53* (includes 12 students who will also earn Valedictorians: Joshua Craig and Breanna Jordan an A.A. degree) Salutatorians: Alejandro Avila, Melissa Brito, Susana Valedictorian: Anh Thu Nguyen Le Murrillo, and Julissa Vejar Salutatorians: Andrea Gabrielle Monteon and Richard Wallace White San Gorgonio High School Senior Celebration: Friday, May 22, 6 p.m., San GorPacific High School gonio’s gymnasium Graduation: Thursday, May 28, 6 p.m., Pacific’s Bailey Graduation: Thursday, May 28, 6 p.m., San Gorgonio’s Bowl Phil Haley Stadium Graduates: 350* Graduates: 450* Valedictorian: Evelyn Lemus Valedictorian: Sydney Richter Salutatorians: Carolyn Armenta, Ly Ha, Eunique Masha, Salutatorians: Peter Chau and Charity Gikura Lucille Ames, and Tristan Todd Sierra High School San Andreas High School Graduation: Wednesday, May 27, 6:30 p.m., Cajon High’s Graduation: Tuesday, May 26, 6 p.m., San Manuel (66er) Jack Wilkins Cowboy Stadium Stadium, 280 South E Street Graduates: 146* Graduates: 225* (includes Destination Diploma graduates) Approximately 3,370 San Bernardino City Unified School San Bernardino Adult School District students will receive their high school diplomas this Graduation: Friday, May 29, 6 p.m., California Theater, year. This does not include those graduating from voca562 W. 4th Street tional programs. Graduates: 350* (includes high school diploma and GED

Teens Make a Difference Awards, Local Teens Recognized For Volunteering

Redlands High School Students accepting Trophy on behalf of their school

Aaliyah Sena “Top Dawg” recipient.

he Teens Make A Difference Awards Ceremony took place at Inland Center Mall on Thursday, May 7th at 7:00pm Center Court. The ceremony recognized local high school students for their outstanding volunteer service at community places such as libraries, hospitals, schools, nonprofits and commu-

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nity based organizations. A total of 55,704 hours of service were volunteered by 913 high school students from 10 schools in the past year. All students with 25 hours or more were recognized with awards and received a goodie bag filled with fun items donated by Arrowhead and Inland Empire United Way and Inland Center

stores. · The top student with the most hours volunteered was Aaliyah Sena from Carter High School who won the “Top Dawg” Award for volunteering 882.5 hours! · The Top School Award went to Redlands High School for volunteering over 12,677 hours. The value of a volunteer service hour is $26.87 as determined by the Independent Sector; therefore, a contribution valued at $1,496,766 has been provided to our community. “The ‘Teens Make a Difference Awards’ ceremony was created by Inland Center Mall to encourage high school teens to volunteer in their communities and has grown from 35 students to 913! This program has helped thousands of high school students recognize the value of volunteering and helps them to become better students and community leaders.” said Terri Relf, Senior Marketing Manager at

Inland Center Mall, “It’s a wonderful opportunity to recognize these teens who have unselfishly volunteered their time to help others in our community. I’ve had several parents come up to me afterwards and thank the mall and Arrowhead and Inland Empire United Way for putting on this program and how much it has meant to their kids who have volunteered and their whole family. It’s a great way to recognize and appreciate all the good things that young people do in our community.” Communities that have benefited from volunteer hours performed by the students are: Colton, Grand Terrace, Highland, Loma Linda, Redlands, Rialto and San Bernardino. “We recognize local teens that volunteer because they change the lives of others and as a result they learn skills to become the leaders of tomorrow” said Doug Rowand, President of Arrowhead United

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Way “Raising up young people today who will become tomorrow’s leaders and value giving back to our community is critical to the future of the Inland Empire.” said Gregory Bradbard, Inland Empire United Way CEO. “It is our pleasure investing in youth through the Teens Make A Difference program.” Since the inception of the awards ceremony in 1993, we have recorded a total number of 11,791 volunteers completing 1,214,628.53 hours. This is a program of Inland Center Mall, Arrowhead United Way’s Volunteers United program and Inland Empire United Way’s Volunteer Initiative, Hands On Inland Empire. The mall is located at 500 Inland Center Drive, San Bernardino. For more info call Inland Center Mall at 909-884-7268 or log on to the mall’s website at www.inlandcenter.com.

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

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begin a new season on Tuesday, available through the box office at January 7, 9:00 AM. Rehearsals 909-885-5152 or www.ticketmasemocratic Lunch- are held each Tuesday Morning. at ter.com eon Club of San St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 785 No. Arrowhead Ave., San Bernardino The Democratic Luncheon Club of Bernardino, CA 92401 (corner of San Bernardino meet at noon on Arrowhead and 8th). Fridays at Democratic HeadquarRMC weekly Saturday/Sunday, May 23-24 ters, 136 Carousel Mall (near the Farmer’s Market the Redlands Festival of Arts prescentral glass elevator) in San ents its 3rd Annual Festival of Arts Bernardino. Wednesdays from 9 a.m. – 1 in Redlands at Smiley Park 125 W. Speaker Schedule: 5/14 (Thursday) Meet and Greet p.m. in front of the hospital. Stop Vine Street. This festival that benfor Insurance Commissioner by on your lunch break for certi- efits community based programs Dave Jones at 9:00 a.m. The fied fresh produce and artisan for the arts education and enrichevent will be co-hosted by the breads. ARMC partners with the ment, includes a line-up of more Redlands Area Democratic Club Southland Farmers Market Associ- than 100 artists, a Kids' Art Zone, and will be held at the lovely ation on the weekly market to help a food midway and wine and beer home of Dianne Landeros in Red- promote health and wellness to the garden. $6,000 in prizes will be awarded participating artists in lands. Refreshments will be avail- community. various categories. For informaable. No charge admission for the tion contact: Trisha Vinson or event, but the clubs will accept trshvnsn@gmail.com email voluntary donations to support our work for candidates and the local Democratic Headquarters. Thursday, May 14 at Redlands Senior Center, 111 W. Lugonia RSVP # will be made available. 5/15 DARK for Democratic Ave., Redlands, CA (909) 7987579 and Friday, May 15 at State Convention in Anaheim 5/29 SB Public Transportation Joslyn Senior Center, 21 Grant Saturday and Sunday, May 23update: OmniTrans system St., Redlands (909) 798-7552. 24 - The 2015 Festival of Arts will Both days from 8am to 11am.- be at Smiley Park in Redlands, changes 6/5 Bill Manis, SB Deputy City Breakfast will be served 8am- California. The festival includes a Manager: Attracting develop- 8:30am while supplies last. line-up of more than 100 artists. If ment and investment to SB Keynote speaker is Dr. G.W. Aber- your are interested in volunteering http://www.cademconvention.org sold “The Power of Laughter”. with the Redlands Festival of Arts or need more information contact / Visit us at www.sbdems.com or Both events are free. Nancy O'Connor at our new Facebook page at owlasoc@aol.com. www.facebook/SBDems. (909) 887-3472.

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All seniors, couples and singles, welcome at free dance socials. Opportunity to make new friends and remember music of our youth. Joslyn Senior Center: First and second Tuesday 2 p.m., 21 Grant St., Redlands (909) 798-7550. Redlands Community Center: Every third Friday 2 p.m., 111 Lugonia Ave., Redlands (909) 798allet Folklorico 7572. Cultural Classes Highland Senior Center: Every fourth Tuesday 2 p.m., 3102 E. Highland Ave., Highland (909) Mondays 5:30-6:30 5-11yrs, 862-8104. Mondays 6:30-8:30 11-adult. No charge. 951-233-7027. Knights of ommunication Columbus, 740 Pennsylvania St., Colton, Ca. Classes

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alendar Girls Hit the Stage

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, May 15, 16 & 17 -Make a date with "Calendar Girls," the critically acclaimed stage comedy about a group of English women who discretely pose in the nude for a calendar to help raise money for he Inland Empire a local hospital, which is being staged at the California Theatre of Prime Time the Performing Arts. Presented by Theatrical Arts International, the Choraliers Saturdays from 10am-12pm play is being presented at 8 p.m. Come Sing with The Inland Em- May 15-16 and 2 p.m. May 16-17. pire Prime Time Choraliers as they Tickets are $38.50-$77.50, and are

cKinley Spring Carnival and Carshow

Friday, May 29 from 4:30-7:30 pm- at McKinley Elementary, 600 West Johnston St., Colton. All proceeds support school events throughout the year.

California Theatre, 562 W. 4th Street, San Bernardino. For ticket information call: 909.885.5152 or www.sinfoniamexicana.com

B Humane Society Birthday Party

Saturday, May 30 - the Humane Society of San Bernardino will celebrate its 45th Anniversary with a Birthday Party from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 374 W. Orange Show Road. Party will include exhibits, pet contests and activities plus vendors.

iwanis of Greater San Bernardino Golf Tournament

Sunday, May 31 - Kiwanis Club of Greater San Bernardino presents its 2nd Annual Golf Tournament at the San Bernardino Golf Club, 1494 S. Waterman Ave. this event benefits scholarships for local high school students; the Pediatric Trauma Unit at Loma Linda University Medical Center; and the Kiwanis International Eliminate Program. For information: or 915.660.8909 friscojoe66@aol.com

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Saturday, June 6 from 12 noon to 4pm. Doors open at 11:30am. at 1729 E. Baseline, San Bernardino. Hosted by Ladies Knights of Columbus. $10 per person and includes lots of fun, 2 bingo cards (50 cent per additional card), free door prizes and finger sandwiches, salads, chips, dessert and ice tea. All monetary proceeds benefit high school senior scholarships.

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Symphony to conclude 2014-15 Upcoming events at Sunrise Church, Rialto season with a flourish May 23 concert will feature horn soloist Joseph Ognibene… and a few special surprises

he San Bernardino Symphony is offering another full evening of classical entertainment on May 23 with their “Triumphant Season Finale.” The concert will include Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, Ludwig Van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7, and Richard Georg Strauss’ Horn Concerto No. 1 featuring virtuosic horn soloist Joseph Ognibene. “We wanted to honor the many requests we have received for a concert that focuses on the horns,” said Symphony Conductor and Artistic Director Frank Fetta. “Our on-going goal is to create a concert experience that engages the region’s diverse audiences in new and exciting ways, and I think audiences will be delighted with this event.” “The event will also include a few surprises, including a special preview of an educational publication being created about the Symphony and our beautiful principal venue, the California Theatre of the Performing Arts,” said Symphony Executive Director Dr. Anne Viricel. “We are so blessed to have this beautiful landmark building in which to perform. The architecture is amazing and it’s not uncommon to see people come into the lobby and just stand and gaze for a while. From the ornate golden flourishes on the staircase to the hand-painted trey ceilings and murals in the concert hall, this not-to-be-missed venue graces our community. So clearly we were,

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-p age. For more information, call Pastor Scott @ 909-875-5566 ext 218.

Bicycle to Ballgame: Get Free Tune Up and 66ers Tickets absolutely thrilled when San Bernardino Valley College Professor Judy Zak Jorgenson approached us with the concept to create an educational activity book highlighting the San Bernardino Symphony in our principal venue.” The talented young artist for the publication, student Jeremy Noble, will be at the May 23 concert working on the book’s venue-inspired artwork and concert attendees are welcomed to come and watch his process in the lobby at intermission. (See separate story.) The Triumphant Season Finale concert, itself, will be full of surprises, as well, beginning with Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 in G Minor. Completed on July 25, 1788 and premiering throughout Germany in 1789 and 1790, this is was one of the composer’s final pieces and one of only two of his symphonies composed in a minor key. “We are thrilled to provide this outstanding season full of beautiful art and music,” added Maestro Fetta. “This is such a fitting conclusion to what has been clearly one of our loveliest and most popular seasons.” Season tickets for the 2015/16 subscription concerts will also be available at the May 23 concert. Up-coming Concerts Although the 2014-15 season will have completed on May 23, the San Bernardino Symphony will still be performing nearby. On June 26, they will perform “Mo-

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saico” at the Redlands Bowl as part of the Redlands Summer Music Festival. The Symphony has long provided the Festival’s opening concert and the annual opera concert (which this year is scheduled for July 31) and Maestro Fetta is the Bowl’s Artistic Director and conductor. On September 20, the Symphony will perform at Our Lady of the Lake Church in Lake Arrowhead for the Arrowhead Art Association. Tickets for this concert are available from the Association directly. Several other Inland Empire concerts are also in process. The Symphony’s 2015-16 season will open October 3 and will include a Latin American Concert, a holiday concert, a patriotic concert, and two beautiful classical concerts. A number of young featured performers have been contracted to bring their energy and creative interpretations to the selected pieces. Tickets and Venue Information All regular season concerts will be performed at the historic California Theatre, 562 W. 4th Street, San Bernardino. Both season and individual tickets may be purchased by calling (909) 381-5388 or visiting the Symphony box office at 198 N. Arrowhead Ave., San Bernardino. Tickets are also securely available on line at www.sanbernardinosymphony.org, and with limited availability at the theater box office the evening of each event. (Students: $10; General: $20, $35, $45, $55.)

Hundreds of pets to be available at adoption event

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

Adoption Event assists in meeting the health and social services needs of the County’s population and supports the Countywide Vision where all sectors work collaboratively to reach shared goals,” said Brian Cronin, Chief Animal Care and Control. “By building new and expanding existing partnerships among public agencies, businesses, and non-profit and faith based organizations.” Parking will be at the Rick McCown Soccer Complex, which is directly adjacent to the area within Yucaipa Regional Park. The Soccer Complex has a distinct separate entrance from the park. Admission is free to the public. Gates will be

open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hundreds of adoptable pets will be available to adopt. Low-cost vaccinations and micro chipping will be available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, please call the San Bernardino County Animal Care and Control Program at 1800-472-5609 or visit www.sbcounty.gov/acc. Animal Care and Control is doing its part to help the community achieve the Countywide Vision by ensuring public safety, public health, and the happiness that comes with responsible pet ownership. Information on the Countywide Vision can be found at www.sbcounty.gov

mnitrans is partnering with local organizations and businesses to celebrate National Bike Month with a free event for bicyclists on Sunday, May 17. Additionally, the transit agency is offering a chance to win a new commuter bicycle through an Instagram photo contest. Bikes are welcome on all Omnitrans fixed-route vehicles at no extra charge. Buses on local, freeway express, and OmniGo shuttle routes have front racks for up to three bikes, and the sbX bus rapid transit line offers interior racks for four. Over 1,000 bikes are transported on Omnitrans buses each weekday. Bring Your Bike to the Ballgame When: Sunday, May 17th 12:30 to 2:00 pm Where: San Manuel Stadium, 280 South E. Street, San Bernardino What: Ride your bike to the

ballgame—get a free bike tune up courtesy of the Inland Empire Biking Alliance and a free ticket to stay and see the Inland Empire 66ers baseball team take on the Lancaster JetHawks at 2:05 pm. Radio remote by KOLA radio with games and giveaways. Omnitrans Instagram contest: Enter to win a free bicycle courtesy of Don’s Bicycles. Details at: http://www.omnitrans.org/promotions/bikes/ Event Sponsors: Omnitrans: www.omnitrans.org Inland Empire Biking Alliance: www.iebike.org Inland Empire 66ers: www.66ers.com Don’s Bicycles of Rialto and Redlands: www.donsbikeshop.com San Bernardino Generation Now: www.facebook.com/SBgenerationNOW KOLA 99.9 fm: www.kolafm.com

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Late congressman’s archives to be unveiled in 2016

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Congressman Pete Aguilar (left) and George Brown Legacy Project director Hans Johnson (right).

By Anthony Victoria, Staff Writer

eorge Brown Legacy Project director Hans Johnson finds it particularly gratifying when people who are seeking local office or hold a position at the local level latch on to the late congressman’s story and record of leadership as the impetus for their own work. He believes freshman congressman Pete Aguilar (D-Rancho Cucamonga) is fighting for many of the same things Brown believed in. “I think our new congressman has done that,” Johnson said to about forty people at a Legacy Project spring reception and fundraising event held at Dianne Landeros’ home in Redlands on Saturday May 9. “He has shown a fluency in some of the things George cared about. When it comes to environmental preservation, civil rights, and immigration reform we have someone who is very attuned to the needs of this district.” Aguilar, 35, formerly the Mayor of Redlands from 2012 to 2014 was the event’s guest speaker. He acknowledged that the concept of community values is driven by residents. “When we think of the contributions of Congressman Brown we can’t help to think about two pieces that were his touchstones-civil rights and the environment,” he said. “The concept of civil service revolves around community driven values. You (the community) drive the decisions. Your priorities become what drives elected representation.” Brown—the only congressional representative to oppose the Vietnam War in the House in 1966—played a pivotal role in advocating for scientific research, environmental sustainability, human rights, and education throughout his 35 years in congress. On Saturday

Johnson explained the committee is currently preparing for the grand opening of the George Brown Archives at UC Riverside’s Tomas Rivera Library. The university has hired an archivist to organize and sort through the corpus of the collection (525 boxes and nine filing cabinets). The opening is projected to take place in early 2016. The archives will be placed next to the Tuskegee Airmen exhibit on the fourth floor of the library (special collections), according to Johnson. “We are now in the very happy position of preparing a grand opening celebration,” said Johnson. Longtime Redlands mayor Bill Cunningham attended the fundraiser. Additionally, San Bernardino Community College District trustees Gloria Macias Harrison, Don Singer, and John Longville were present as were, San Bernardino City Unified School District president Michael Gallo and board member Abigail Medina. Steering committee members and supporters Jane Block, Dennis Hernandez, Judy Jacobs, Bobbie Johnson, Sam Crowe, Robert Armenta, Cathy Brian, Matthew Hawkins, Elaine Rosen, Carol John Coley, and Carol Robb also attended. Honorary Committee Chair Marta Macias-Brown said her late husband would be grateful of all the people who have made the archival project a reality. “You’re out there in the trenches doing the work that needs to be done,” she said. “We’re on the verge of doing tremendous things as a country and as a world. George would be ever so grateful to know that each of you has taken a step or position in helping that process.” For more information on the George Brown Legacy Project, contact Hans Johnson at 202329-7202 or at hansj@progressivevictory.com.

Anthony Victoria is a Staff Writer for the Colton Courier and El Chicano Newspapers and can be reached at (909) 269-9585 or at victoriaanthony91@gmail.com

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George Brown Legacy Project Honorary Committee Chair Marta Macias Brown speaking to approximately 40 supporters, dignitaries, and project organizers on Saturday May 9.

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Students strut in style for Angels’ Closet fundraising fashion show

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Fashion for both boys and girls from Seed were featured during angels’ Closet Charities annual fashion show may 9. By Yazmin Alvarez

“Whether you admit it or not, fashion helps build confidence,” said Pat Williams, the organization’s founder and president. And behind that very reason is why she began the “closet” seven years ago out of her living room. “A new pair of jeans, a new top, shoes, sneakers, even just perfume or body spray,” she said. “The need is there, and believe me, the smallest things make teens feel so good about themselves, especially when their families can’t provide.” Now, the organization runs out of five portable classrooms at REV and has helped support more than 2,000 area students. Angels’ Closet accepts new and gently-used clothing and accessory donations year round. To learn more about the organization or to donate, visit www.angelscloset.org. Check can be mailed to Angels’ Closet Charities, P.O. Box 648, Mentone 92359.

ameras flashed as young models walked the runway donning the latest in summer styles from local boutiques during Angels’ Closet Charities annual spring fundraising fashion show May 9. More than 100 guests filled Redlands East Valley High’s Wildcat Cafe for the nonprofit’s second show aimed at raising awareness that for youth, fashion really does make a difference. From crop tops to mismatched socks, the newest in Bohemian and festival-style wear —all of which happen to be the season’s hottest trends—students rocked the show in head-to-toe collections from DenM, Nectar and Seed, all located in downtown Redlands. Formal fashion wear, perfect for prom season, from Angel’s Closet was also debuted. At the end of the show, three outfits complete with shoes and accessories, were auctioned off with the proceeds benefitting the non- Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter profit. Those with the winning with Inland Empire Community bids were offered the opportunity Newspapers and can be reached to keep the outfits or donate the at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com. clothing to Angels’ Closet.

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Collections from Denm, Nectar and Seed were showcased during angels’ Closet Charities fashion show. proceeds from the event will support the nonprofit.

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models took to the runway may 9 for angels’ Closet Charities fashion show at redlands East valley high School. the organization provides clothing and accessories to students in need.

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Margaux Jones, Caleb Webb earn 2015 Ken Hubbs Top Athletes of the Year Awards

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Big Bear High's Caleb Webb was named 2015 Ken Hubbs Award winning athlete of the year. Webb was presented by David Higginbotham (Right) Regional VP, Stater Bros. Markets.

By Harvey M. Kahn

argaux Jones of Redlands High School and Caleb Webb from Big Bear were named the girl and boy overall winners of the 2015 Ken Hubbs Award in ceremonies held Monday in the Ken Hubbs Gymnasium at Colton High School. Jones and Webb were selected from an outstanding group of 50 athletes representing 25 high schools in the greater Colton area. Jones made her mark in track and

field, setting new standards in the sprints and was among the national leaders in the long jump. Jones broke most of Redlands track records as she added the CIF-State long jump championship to her bio. She is a two-time CIF-Southern Section female track athlete of the year who will take her skills to USC on scholarship next year. Jones' academic achievements are just as impressive, including a two-time academic decathlon gold medal. Webb accomplished the difficult task of breaking nearly every distance running record at Big Bear High School, a place where many athletes have prepared for international competition. But in 51 years of the award, only Webb, Ryan Hall and Kriss Proctor have been Hubbs winners from Big Bear. Webb also broke the school's record in the 3,200 meters set by Olympian, Ryan Hall. Webb went on to be a two-time CIF-State champion in the 3,200. Webb will attend the University of Portland on scholarship next year. Among his many volunteer duties was that of youth basketball coach. Webb said afterwards that he and Ryan and Chad Hall have worked together in Big Bear. This year's Ken Hubbs School Winners included Vivian Ledesma and Daniel Chavez from Colton High. Skyler Lewis and John Logan Odenbaugh were named from Grand Terrace High. Bloomington's school winners were Elizabeth Stangl and Eduardo Sanchez. In accepting their awards, both

Jones and Webb told the audience of about 225 that they were aware of the human qualities of the late Ken Hubbs, who excelled in four sports at Colton High and was the 1962 National League Baseball rookie of the year. Hubbs was killed in a 1964 plane he was piloting. Within months of his death, the Ken Hubbs Foundation was established. The first local Hubbs Awards were presented to a total of 20 athletes from five area high schools. As the number of Colton area high schools started expanding, only one overall Ken Hubbs Award was issued per year. The number of Ken Hubbs Award nominees from each high school was reduced to one. Shelton Diggs from San Bernardino High won the inaugural award in 1973. Kodi Jo Lavrusky won the first girls version in 2012. Ken Hubbs' brother, Keith said the original Ken Hubbs Award was presented in 1965 to his brother's Chicago Cubs teammate Ernie Banks. Many more Ken Hubbs Awards popped up throughout the country but ran their course by 1970. The Chicago Area Sports Writers Association once presented a national high school Hubbs Award. Keith Hubbs said there used to be a Ken Hubbs Little League in Chicago. He pointed out the existing Ken Hubbs Little League in Colton. San Bernardino Valley College named a Ken Hubbs Award winner in 1966 and so did the Barstow Junior Chamber of Commerce Basketball Tournament. The Ken Hubbs Award presented

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2015 Ken Hubbs Award winning girl athlete of the year Margaux Jones pictured with Redlands High School classmate Cal Mende, who was the school's Hubbs Award by nominee.

from the home of its namesake in Colton is considered high school's most prized, private honor in the western region of the United States. With the growth of online publishing and independent video's, the Hubbs Award is now

been reported more than ever. Jones and Webb have now also earned the distinction of being enshrined into the longest running honor in local sports history--the Ken Hubbs Award.

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Grand Terrace softball hits five HR’s in win

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Titans sophomore Morgan Parsons (far left) is greeted by teammates after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning.

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Grand Terrace junior Melanie Olmos pitched a complete game during a 10-1 non-league win over Rolling Hills Prep at Grand Terrace High School on Saturday, May 9.

By Richard Dawson

he Grand Terrace power train kept chugging along as the offense totaled five home runs in a 10-1 win over Rolling Hills Prep during nonleague action at Grand Terrace High School on Saturday, May 9. Sophomore Eliyah Flores paced the Grand Terrace offense with a 4-for-4 afternoon, including her

team-leading 13th homer of the season and two doubles. The Titans (21-3) were up 4-1 after two innings and broke it open with a five-run third. Flores and senior Destini Peck led-off with back-to-back solo shots to make it 6-1. Juniors Melanie Olmos and Jocelyn Betancourt followed with consecutive singles and sophomore Morgan Parsons put the finishing touches on it with three-run

bomb to right field to make it 9-1. The offensive onslaught has become the norm for Grand Terrace as this marked the seventh straight game in which the team scored at least 10 runs. “It’s good and bad how we have been doing in league,” said Titans Head Coach Bobby Flores. “But we have a good hitting team, we hit live every day, we don’t hit off a machine and I believe that helps us out.” Sophomore Alyssa Martinez and freshman Alyssa Graham each added solo shots in the second. Olmos was her typically dominant self from the circle, striking out 10 while allowing one run on two hits and four walks to earn her 17th victory. The Titans clinched the Sunkist League title for the second straight year after Kaiser lost to Summit earlier in the week. That gave them a three-game lead with two games remaining. Grand Terrace, 13-0 in league, has a shot to go undefeated if it beats Kaiser, 10-3, in the final two games of the season. “Our goal is to finish with the top seed,” said Flores. “It’s not about finishing 15-0, it’s about finishing with two wins and being strong going into the playoffs.”

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Sophomore Eliyah Flores went 4-for-4 with a home run and two doubles.

Inland Empire Community Newspapers • May 14, 2015 • Page A13

Crafton Hills College Celebrates 82nd Fire Academy Class Graduation

CHC 82nd Fire Academy graduates.

rafton Hills College (CHC) graduated its 82nd Fire Academy Class on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 6 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. This year’s 33 graduates are Anthony Alvarado (Loma Linda), Matthew Ambriz (Redlands), Dylan Bergkamp (Yucaipa), Nicholas Blaquiere (Fontana), Jason Brewer (Riverside), Jamison Bruce (Fullerton), Christopher Bryson (Highland), Justin

Carrasco (Colton), Manuel Castaneda (San Gabriel), Ryan Castro (Yucaipa), Cody Cloughesy (Rancho Cucamonga), Michael Delcid (Redlands), John Fee (Highland), Gerardo Garcia (Highland), Michael Garcia (Apple Valley), Paul Gill (Moreno Valley), Steven Holloway (Rancho Cucamonga), Daniel Kidd (Cathedral City), Jacob Knapp (Chino), Kyle Mathews (Mentone), David

Mendoza (Rialto), Mark Moore (Yucaipa), Joshua Noden (Calimesa), Collin Ortega (Big Bear City), Adam Persitza (Rancho Cucamonga), Christopher Pinedo (San Bernardino), Steven Raasch (Upland), John Roberts, II (Yucaipa), Jonathan Sandberg (Yucaipa), Paul Topoleski (Big Bear City), Roman Vega (Ontario), Aaron Vrana (Yucaipa), and Eric Zaragoza (Ontario). The objective of this certificate is

Dodgers’ Puig Rehabs with Quakes

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Yasiel Puig, of the Los Angeles Dodgers, started his rehab assignment with the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes against the Visalia Rawhide on Thursday, May 7.

By Richard Dawson

asiel Puig came back to Rancho Cucamonga to begin his rehab assignment as the Quakes edged the Visalia Rawhide 5-4 in 12 innings at LoanMart Field on Thursday, May 7. Puig, who played 14 games with the Quakes in 2012 before being called up by the Dodgers, went hitless in four at-bats with two strike-

outs while testing his injured hamstring in live action for the first time. While the late announcement of his appearance didn’t carry the same hype of other players like Matt Kemp or Andre Ethier, fans braved through low temperatures combined with wind for a chance to see the Cuban native, and he obliged many with autographs before the game. Rancho Cucamonga (16-12)

found itself down 4-3 heading into the 12th inning, but fortunes changed quickly against Visalia reliever Johnny Shuttlesworth. Rob Garvey doubled to lead off the inning and scored when Dillon Moyer singled to left to tie the game. Moyer went to second on the throw home. Devan Ahart completed the comeback with an infield single off the glove of second baseman Jamie Westbrook, allowing Moyer to score. Visalia (20-8) had just taken the lead in the top half of the 12th after two walks against AJ Venegas and a successful double-steal put runners at second and third, allowing a sac-fly by Stewart Ijames to bring home Breland Almadova. Starting pitcher Zach Bird was strong for the Quakes, allowing three runs on three hits and two walks while striking out eight for the no-decision. The Rawhide got on the board with two runs against Bird in the second inning, but the Quakes answered when single by Garvey was followed with a double by Moyer to make it 2-1 in the home at-bats. Brandon Trinkwon led off the third with a walk, Tyler Ogle reached on an infield single and Joey Curletta singled home Trinkwon to tie the game. Ogle came around to score on a wild pitch to give Rancho Cucamonga the lead 3-2.

to develop the skills required for Firefighter I Certification and to develop teamwork, attitudes and public service commitment. The Firefighter I Basic Training Academy is approved by the California State Fire Marshal's Office as an accredited Regional Training Center. In conjunction with CAL FIRE, these graduates also earned a CAL FIRE Basic Wildland Fire Fighting Certification. As one of the 112 colleges in the

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California community college system, Crafton Hills College is committed to providing citizens in the region with an accessible higher education. The philosophy of California's community colleges is that education is the key to better jobs, a better economy, and a better quality of life. CHC offers 50 degree programs and 25 occupational certificate programs. For more inforgo to mation, www.craftonhills.edu.

Inland Empire Community Newspapers • May 14, 2015 • Page A19

Another member joins the 100-Gallon Club By Ricardo Tomboc

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Dr Axelrod (left) presents an award to Daniel Deane for his 100th gallon donation.

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Daniel's wife Aurora received an award of appreciation from Dr. Axelrod for her support of her husband's goals.

Arts & Music Festival Features Orquesta Salsa Caliente, Professional, Emerging Artists

rofessional and emerging visual artists, fun kids’ activities, great food, talented local bands and the band that played “Dancing with the Stars,” Orquesta Salsa Caliente, headline the Third Annual Arts & Music Festival on Friday, May 15, at Cal State San Bernardino. Presented by CSUSB and its College of Arts and Letters, the entire festival is free and open to the public with free parking in lots C, D and L. Scheduled from 4-9 p.m., the festival also will feature live demonstrations in ceramics, painting, wood-working and glass blowing, exhibits in the Pfau Library, a chalkwalk, and a juried art fair with more than 50 artists exhibiting and selling original artwork and fine crafts. Featured artists will come from throughout San Bernardino, Riverside and Los Angeles counties. Orquesta Salsa Caliente, which also has performed at Dodgers Stadium and has been featured on VH1, MTV and a Diet-Coke commercial, will close the Latin jazz performances. The group will be preceded by the UCLA and CSUSB Latin jazz bands from 5-7 p.m., followed by local favorite,

Latin Society at 7 p.m. All of the performances are free of charge and are family-friendly. Underground Music Society, in collaboration with Guitar Center San Bernardino and Eclectic Roots, will host the third annual “Best of the Bands” contest. This is the premiere event for emerging musicians in the Inland Empire as it showcases their music in front of live audiences. Winners will receive a grand prize and be named the “2015 Best of the Bands.” In addition to the musical performances, there will be theatrical ones as well. Flash mobs may perform spontaneously throughout the event. Festival activities will extend across the campus from the Best of the Bands stage in front of the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art along Camphor Drive and the Pfau Library, to the Latin jazz stage at the Lower Commons patio. For more information, visit the Arts & Music Festival website at amf.csusb.edu, AMF Facebook page. For information about participating in the art fair, call the special events and guest services office at (909) 537-7360, or (909) 537-7783.

ifeStream celebrated Daniel Deane's recent 100th gallon donation. Daniel was just recently recognized for his 99th donation during LifeStream's annual "Gift of Life Tribute." Daniel has been a blood/apheresis donor since 1984. Daniel Dean is a man that serves his community not only as a blood donor but he is an active police reserve officer with the San Bernardino Police Department. Daniel is also a retired school Police Officer. When Daniel's first wife was pregnant with their first child his father-in-law recommended that they start setting blood supplies aside, just in case. Daniel started making blood donations, however, that started a trend that has now become part of his lifestyle. After Daniel's first wife passed, he converted to a full apheresis donor. He watched his wife’s battle with cancer and he saw a need for consistent platelet donors and how not everyone is capable of donating platelets. Apheresis donors are eligible to donate their platelets once every two weeks as opposed to once every eight weeks for blood donors. Daniel met his current wife Aurora six years ago. Both Daniel and Aurora are now donors and Aurora is working on her third gallon donation. During Daniel's 100th donation,

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Field representative John Futch from Supervisor James Ramos’ Office visits with Daniel during his apheresis donation.

unbeknown to Daniel, LifeStream staff members hung a large banner congratulating his 100th donation. Throughout Daniel's two-hour donation on the apheresis recliner he received several visitors including Field Representative John Futch from Supervisor James Ramos' Office, Dr. Frederick Axelrod President/CEO of LifeStream, and his wife Aurora. Several of the LifeStream nurses, phlebotomist and staff members also came by to congratulate Daniel. After Daniel's donation, while

seated at the refreshment waiting area, several people congregated to pay tribute to Daniel's achievements. Dr. Axelrod and the representative from Supervisor Ramos' office presented Daniel with various achievement awards of appreciation. Daniel's wife Aurora also received an award of appreciation for her support of her husband's goals. Daniel displays a lifestyle of giving and of service to his community and was well recognized for his efforts.

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Hangar 24 Airfest in Redlands takes off May 16

By Yazmin Alvarez

ky-high sights and spectacular sounds will fill the runway at Redlands Municipal Airport Saturday during Hangar 24’s seventh anniversary celebration and Airfest. From jaw dropping aerial performances, rockin’ headlining tribute bands and some big additions for a more community-style event, this year’s celebration—May 16 from noon to 10 p.m.—is expecting to bring at least 15,000 people to the airport and has something for everyone, said Hangar 24 spokesman Mark Burkholder. Focusing on providing aviation education and family fun, Hangar has hugely expanded its Kids Zone area where families can enjoy games, sports, magic shows, crafts and plenty more, added Burkholder . The Kids' Zone, presented by AlarmCo, will be a separate area inside the event, and will be open from noon until 7pm. Activities include bounce houses, slides, a rock wall, face-painting, woodcrafting with the folks from Home Depot, and a chance to meet SB 66ers mascot Bernie. In addition to the activities, families can also enjoy five hours of live family-focused entertainment. Kicking off at noon kids can check out the Helicopter 305 from Disney's Planes

widely recognized surf-rockers Slacktone, and minor rockers Minor Strut. Opening ceremonies are scheduled to follow the bands at 2:50 p.m. The aerial lineup includes Vicky Benzing in her Boeing Stearman; the Red Eagles Formation Team; Jon Melby in his Pitts S-1-11B Muscle Bi-Plane; and Jon Melby and Super Dave in his Edge 540 racing against Bill Braack in his Smoke-n-Thunder Jet Car. Just after the four hour airshow concludes, The Pettybreakers will hit the stage from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with Bonfire ending the evening with performances from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.. To view the entire aerial lineup, entertainment times and for ticket purchase, visit Hangar 24 at www.hangar24airfest.com. Ticket purchase will also be available at the gate. General admission tickets are $15, kids' tickets are $5 for kids aged 6-12, and COURTESY PHOTO/HANGAR 24 admission is free for kids five and Hangar 24’s 2015 Airfest May 16 will include a four-hour aerial show, complete with live musical under. Parking is $5 cash at the entertainment and an expanded kids zone. Gates open at noon and the event run until 10 p.m. at door. the Redlands Municipal Airport.

II: Fire & Rescue; live entertainment on the main stage with the Minor Strut Kids Band; autographs from Frozen’s Anna and Elsa; sidewalk chalk art contest; and a bike raffle. Admission to the kids zone area is included with ticket purchase.

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Hangar 24 Brewery will release its 7th Anniversary Ale on draught and in limited edition bottles during Airfest 2015.

For the adults, the Airfest also brings plenty of entertainment, a variety of food trucks and a wide selection of Hangar 24 beers, including the release of the brewery’s 7th Anniversary Ale on draught and in limited edition bottles. At least 35 different Hangar

Bonfire Tribute to AC/DC will headline Hangar 24’s Airfest May 16.

Inland Water Agencies Partner with Home Depot to Promote Water Saving Garden Friendly Plants

s California continues to endure its latest drought, Inland Empire water agencies are again working with The Home Depot to promote the use of water saving garden friendly plants. Sales events are planned across Riverside and San Bernardino counties this spring. “Landscaping typically accounts for about 70 percent of residential water use. So by using water saving garden friendly plants, we can make more efficient use of our limited water supplies,” said Bob Tincher, manager of water re-

sources for San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District. Water Saving Garden Friendly plant sales are scheduled as follows: — May 16, The Home Depot, 14549 Ramona Avenue, Chino, 8 a.m. to noon. — May 16, The Home Depot, 12255 Pigeon Pass Road, Moreno Valley, 8 a.m. to noon. — May 16, The Home Depot, 3323 Madison Street, Riverside, 8 a.m. to noon. — May 30, The Home Depot, 695 E. Hospitality Lane, San

24 beers from throughout the years Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter will be available to attendees, al- with Inland Empire Community lowing guests to take a trip back Newspapers and can be reached through seven years of locally at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com. brewed beer. An afternoon music session from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. will feature country bad-boys Redneck Rodeo,

Bernardino, 8 a.m. to noon. — June 6, The Home Depot, 16005 Sierra Lakes Parkway, Fontana, 8 a.m. to noon. — June 6, The Home Depot, 1151 W. Lugonia Avenue, Redlands, 8 a.m. to noon. For more information on Water Saving Garden Friendly plants as well as water conservation tips, tools and rebates, please visit watersavinggardenfriendly.com and iEfficient.com.

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