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Vol 11, NO. 38
THIS WEEK Gloria’s Corner and Words To Think About
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ricardo silva, a senior at redlands east Valley high school, shared his story of how Angel’s closet helped provide clothing for his family during the nonprofit’s annual fashion show. school, “it was terrifying,” he’ll ily were not easy to come by. say. Making things more stressful, at home were cut short Finances Ricardo had a growth spurt over sk Ricardo Silva to describe his experience due to his mother battling cancer as a freshman in high and food and clothing for the famAngels’, cont. on next pg.
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he City of Redlands Quality of Life Department Recreation Division and Development Services Department is inviting the community to a free screening of “The Good Dinosaur” on Friday May 27. Movie goers are encouraged to arrive early and bring your own lawn chair and/or blanket. The movie begins at dusk (approximately 7:45 – 8:15 p.m.), with activities beginning at 6 p.m. This event is free and first come, first served. There will be entertainment and activities for the children to enjoy, such as games and activities provided by Sportball and art activities by Art in Motion. For more information about Movies in the Park, please call the Redlands Community Center at (909) 798-7572 or email at RecreationStaff@cityofredlands.org.
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2016 youth of the year Ambassadors Isabel cruz, Karla ponce, Adrian chavez, Destiny and stephanie and Destiny puente and youth of the year, Adrian Johnson, were honored at boys & girls clubs of greater redlands-riverside’s annual be great Awards May 6 in Moreno Valley.
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y the time Adrian Johnson turned 17, the Moreno Valley youth already had a bleak outlook on life.
He grew up around drugs, alco- one word, I would have chosen the hol abuse and gang activity. word, “pessimist,” he said. He moved often. “It was the environment I was He was depressed, and overre- raised in. I saw people I knew acted to the smallest things. “If you would have asked me as Youth, cont. on next pg. a young boy to describe myself in
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Angels’, cont. from front the summer and his clothes no longer fit. “She had to stop working after the surgery,” he said of his mother. “She’s the one who put food on the table for us and clothes on our back. We were all battling with her.” Going to school was terrifying because Ricardo was afraid that he would be made fun of because his clothes were too small, he explained. “I didn’t want to tell my mom because there was nothing she could have done for me or my four younger siblings.” And then he met Pat Williams. Williams, the founder of the nonprofit ‘Angels’ Closet Charities,’ was a blessing for Ricardo and his family. Youth, cont. from front
going in and out of jail, become addicted to drugs and saw them become somebody I knew I couldn’t depend on.” This experiences made him feel as if he was in a constant battle against the negative influences around me, Adrian said. “I felt like I was an outcast. I felt like I was alone… I came to believe that I was the type of person who doesn’t graduate high school. I came to believe that my life would just consist of getting by.” Adrian had hit rock bottom in his outlook, until he realized that life is a choice — “you can either be pessimist or optimist.” He decided to let the positive prevail, he said, and change his path. Adrian joined the Boys & Girls Club’s Moreno Valley site, Casitas del Valle, and his outlook on life became brighter. “I became an optimist,” he said. “The Club has provided me with the supportive relationships of caring adults and the resources that have made me successful today.” Adrian , a senior at Rancho Verde High School in Moreno Valley, loves theater and plans to study acting in college. His dream is to bring the arts into the city. Because of his achievements, Adrian was named the Boys & Girls Clubs 2016 Youth of the Year. He was recognized, along with six other Youth of the Year Ambassadors May 6.
The organization collects gently new and used clothing to give to middle and high school students in need. With the help of donations, Williams is able to provide thousands of students with outfits, accessories, and funds necessary to make their school experience complete. Now a senior at Redlands East Valley High School, Ricardo is ready to graduate June 8 and is looking forward to putting his outfit together. “She’s helped me get my prom suit and cap and gown and because of her I’ll attend grad night with all my friends and have senior portraits at my house. “She’s just here to help us. She’s helped my family and I couldn't be more thankful to meet her through my high school journey. Thanks to her, I’ve lived the best high school experience.” Ricardo shared his story in front of a crowd of Angels’ Closet supporters May 14 at the Redlands
Adrian The Club’s Youth of the Year program recognizes leadership, teamwork and communication skills, along with academic achievements and community service. It also allows the youth to identify how the club as impacted their lives. The 2016 Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside Youth of the Year Ambassadors: Adrian Chavez, 16, Redlands East Valley High School -Youth of the Year Ambassador
Adrian plans to attend college and pursue a career in law enforcement. “Because of the encouragement I got from my peers at the Club, and also the staff, I know that I can be a successful person with ADHD as long as I believe in myself. I went from a freshman with six special ed classes and failing school, to a junior with now only two special ed classes and a 3.6 GPA - thanks to the Boys & Girls Club.”
Isabel Cruz, 16, Citrus Valley High School - Youth of the Year Ambassador Isabel hopes to inspire teens and become an author or journalist. “Before joining the Boys & Girls Club, I got terrible grades and didn't care much for school and didn't want anything to do with it. But Joining the Club, and seeing so many kids want do well in school and want to go to college and get a great start on life, made me want
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Country Club during the organization’s fundraising fashion show. He donned a suit, made possible through the organization. The annual event showcases fashions from downtown Redlands’ Nectar Denm and Seed. This year, ticket sales, donations and raffle items helped raise thousands toward the nonprofit. Proceeds from the show help buy clothing and other items that help keep Angels’ Closet filled. To learn more about Angels’ Closet Charities, visit, www.angels-closet.org
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better for myself.”
Karla Ponce, 17, Orangewood High School - Youth of the Year Ambassador Karla wants to be a positive role model for youth and pursue a career as a radiologist. “The Club has helped me stay focused on school and motivated me to go to college… My time at the (Club) is well spent. Instead of being bored, I can go to the Club and learn things about college, community service and how to be a strong, independent lady in the future.”
Destiny Puente, 16, Redlands East Valley High School -Youth of the Year Ambassador Destiny plans to go to college and be an entrepreneur. “I’ve always wanted to have my own business...The Boys & Girls Club has helped me avoid bad decisions and taught me how to deal with peer pressure… The Club helps me achieve my goals and motivates me to be the person I can be.” Stephanie Puente, 16, Redlands East Valley High School -Youth of the Year Ambassador Stephanie plans to become an attorney and speak out against teen pregnancy, bullying and racism.
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Gloria’s Corner
Gloria Macias Harrison
Poll Workers: As the June 7, 2016 Presidential Primary Election approaches, the San Bernardino County Elections Office is busy sending out materials to voters to inform them of how, when and where to vote. Also the Elections Office will assign over 3,000 poll workers on Election Day and is currently recruiting. Poll workers are paid between $115 and $190 for working on Election Day and typically assigned to work in or near their own neighborhood. Poll workers must be registered to vote in California, attend at least one two-hour training class, and be able to work on Election Day from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. This is an excellent way to participate in the election process and serve your community. Many precincts require bilingual poll workers who speak Chinese, Khmer, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog
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Saturday, May 21 - the San Bernardino City Unified School District's Making Hope Happen Foundation presents 2nd Annual Gala from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Arrowhead Springs Resort, 24600 Arrowhead Springs Road. Proceeds to benefit student costs for first years of college. For ticket and sponsorship information call the Community Engagement Ofor Vietnamese and these workers fice 909.381.1294. will receive extra pay for providing language assistance. To apply Saturday, May 21 - the Friends visit the San Bernardino County of the San Bernardino Public LiElections Office website at sb- brary are having a Bag Sale from countyelections.com or call 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Feldheym 909.387.8300 Public Library, 555 W. 6th Street. Buy a grocery bag for $2 and fill it Exhibits: up with your choice of books. Now - Sunday June 5 - the On- Large selection of books for all tario Museum of History & Art tastes and ages available. For inpresents Ontario Invitational Art formation on the sale on how to Exhibition at 225 South Euclid become a Friend of the Library Ave., Ontario. This free admission call 909.381.8251. event will feature the work of Andrea Benitez, Karen Clark, Monday, May 23 - the San Chick Curtis, Marion Draayer, Bernardino City Library FoundaLinda Garcia-Dahle, Gina Law- tion will host a One-Day Fundraisson Egan, Steven Long and ing event. The Mexico Cafe, 1892 David Rosales. Gallery hours are East Highland Ave., San noon to 4 p.m. Thursday thru Sun- Bernardino, will donate 15% (preday. For information call tax) of the total bill back to the 909.395.2510. Foundation with presentation of the event flyer. The proceeds will Friday, May 5 - June 10 - the benefit the New Books and MateMexican Consul Salomon Rosas rials for the San Bernardino Public Rodriguez presents De Colores, Libraries. For information and to an exhibit by Mexican Artist Anna print flyers visit www.sbpl.org or Zehnder at the consulate office, call 909.381.8211 293 North D Street, San Bernardino. For information call Monday, May 23 - last 909.889.7846
day to register to vote in the June 7, 2016 primary!
Save the Date: Thursday, May 19 - the City of San Bernardino presents Art Walk Night, an evening of student art and music performances in downtown from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Exhibitors, activities, performances and food will occur in different venues within the downtown area and easily accessible for all to enjoy. Featured will be California State University San Bernardino, San Bernardino City Unified School District, San Bernardino Valley College, Chalk Art Activity, Food Trucks and Music Performances. For information visit
For information on the June primary on June 7, 2016 visit these web sites: www.easyvoterguide.org - this guide is available to download in five languages. www.votersedge.org/ca - voter is able to look up personal ballot and polling place. www.sos.ca.gov/elections - this site provides In-depth Voter information Guide in different languages. These sites are made available through a collaboration of the League of Women Voters of Cali-
words are religious in nature. More succinctly it refers to the context or emphasis of a sermon. The Prosperity Gospel is a long way from “hellfire and brimstone” sermons of another day. Or the kind of sermon preached by Jonathan Edwards, “Sinners in the Hands of An Angry God.” What do the words refer to? Sometimes it refers to Prosperity Theology: the health, the wealth and the success of Christians. The theology sees the Bible as a contract between God and humans. They are to be happy and the implication is that believers are free from sickness and poverty. Prominent ministers that are considered devotees of the Prosperity Gospel are Joel Osteen, T. D. Jakes, Kenneth Copeland and J. Hagen. Churches in which this view is taught are often independent and non-denominational. Main line churches like Methodist and Lutheran avoid the prosperity emphasis. A practical observation is that the Prosperity Gospel churches are growing while main line churches are losing members. Many of the Prosperity Ministers
are without formal training (seminary), but have excellent natural ability-Joel Osteen. The second phrase that stimulates my interest is NARCISSISTIC EISEGESIS. The first is from Greek mythology, where the young Narcissus fell in love with his own image reflected in a pool of water. Thus, the word means self-love. The second word, eisegesis refers to the process by which a person interprets a document or a Bible passage or an idea to satisfy himself. Politicians, professors or ministers are often prone to interpret the Constitution (the law), subject matter, or the Bible in a narcissistic eisegesis way. His/her language or illustrations are dominated with personal pronouns: I, me, my, mine. They are used in reference to the speaker’s wealth, intellect, skills, achievements, heritage, and family heritage. Self-love is often expressed as arrogance or egotism. The next provocative phrase that I was not aware of comes from Dr. Owen Gingrich’s book, “God’s Universe.” It is an answer to a question that I have had-and many others have asked-how could a
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fornia Education Fund and the www.tzuchi.us California State Library. Monday, May 30 - Memorial Friday, May 27 - Providing Op- Day portunities, Dreams, and Education (PODER) at the University of Tuesday, May 31 - the Youth AcCalifornia, Riverside presents its tion Project (YAP) presents 7th annual fundraising event, LUAU, a celebration of the end of "Keeping Dreams Alive": Invest- the school year for YAP from 6 to ing in the Dream Banquet at the 8 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club of Highlander Union Building Ban- San Bernardino, 1180 W. 9th St. quet Room from 6 to 9 p.m. For information call PODER is a student organization 909.915.1714. dedicated to disseminating information, developing resources and Friday, June 3 - the Inland Beproviding a support network for havioral and Health Services, Inc. undocumented students who are presents the 12th Annual Golf pursuing higher education. For Tournament Fundraiser at the Moticket and sponsorship information rongo Golf Club. Funds from this contact Estella Acuna at event will used to obtain immuestella.acuna@ucr.edu nization for children between the ages of 6 months and 2 years old Saturday, May 28 - the San and the elderly. These populations Bernardino Symphony Associa- are experiencing supply shortages tion presents "Finale Bravura!" for proper immunizations. For inthe final concert of the 2015-16 formation on sponsorships and season at 7:30 p.m. at the Califor- foursomes, call Miriam Torres at nia Theater of the Performing Arts, 909.708.8158 ext. 148. 562 W. 4th Street. Featured selections include: Wolfgang Amadeus Friday, June 3 - the Wildwood Mozart, Magic Flute Overture; Neighborhood Association in coPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Rocco operation with Lutheran Church Variations with Soloist Ruslan presents the first of its summer seBiryukov, cello; David Popper, ries of Free Movies at Dusk - DisHungarian Rhapsody with soloist ney's Inside Out. All movies are Ruslan Biryukov, cello; and An- rated PG so bring a chair, blanket tonin Dvorak, Symphony No. 8. and kids and enjoy. The Lutheran For ticket information call Church is located at 5050 N. Sierra 909.381.5388 or visit www.san- Way, San Bernardino. bernardinosymphony.org Saturday, June 4 - Family ServSaturday, 28 to Sunday, May ices Association of Redlands pres29 - the Redlands Festival of the ents the 22nd Annual Redlands Arts will be held at Smiley Park, Hunger Walk starting at 8 a.m. at on North Eureka Street between the University of Redlands camCitrus and Olive Streets, Redlands pus. The 5Kfun Walk begins and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This annual ends at the Memorial Chapel. This event will feature over 60 family friendly event benefits the renowned artists, live entertain- Summer Nutrition Program and ment, kids fun zone, food and spir- Food Pantry Program. For regisits from local brewers. tration information call 909.793.2673 or visit redlandsSunday, May 29 - the Tzu Chi familyservice.org Foundation presents a free health clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Indian Springs High Favorite Quote: School, 650 North Del Rosa -"The goal of education is the Drive, San Bernardino. Services advancement of knowledge and include medical screening, dental the dissemination of truth." and acupuncture on a first come -John F. Kennedy - May 29, basis. For information call 1917 to November 22, 1963 909.447.7799 ext. 455 or visit
Words to Think About: Words, Ideas and Meanings
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etters are basic to the written language. They are also basic in the formation of words. Words are fundamental to form sentences. And sentences in the formation of ideas. An idea can be one word, a sentence or a paragraph. For example: Situation Ethics, or Lateral Thinking, or Liberation Theology. I am always interested in discovering a word or phrase that is new to me. They come to me by way of a friend, a book, newspaper or television. Such are the words, PROSPERITY GOSPEL. Obviously the
loving, all-powerful God permit human deformities, contagious diseases, etc., on and on. Gingrich gives a penetrating thought, “What good is a God who does not interact with creation?” The Creator has not ignored His children-you and me. All religions speak of God. In the Bible are words like, “Lo, I am with you.” And “Underneath us are the everlasting arms of God.” And, “Yeah, though we walk through the valley of the shadow of death, God is with us.” Again and again we are assured of the Divine presence. Gingrich speaks of God’s SELF –IMPOSED LIMITATIONS. But why? If He’s so all-loving. For the same reason a father will discipline a child to study, exercise, attend church, practice, save, obey his mother, or whatever; that he/she might develop to their full potential. He quotes Einstein, in response to the hesitancy of some scientists to question the theistic view of the origin of the universe. “The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious. Whoever does not know it and can no longer wonder, no longer marvel, is as
good as dead. A knowledge of the existence of something we cannot penetrate, our perceptions of the profoundest reason and the most radiant beauty. It is this knowledge and this emotion that constitute true religiosity.” I am a fan of David Baldacci’s novels. He puts words in the mouth of characters that surprise me. He has a character say, “I am a Muslim like my father but I despise the people behind 9/11. They have taken the concept of JIHAD and twisted it into something ugly and indefensible in their hatred for others.” Baldacci wrote the truth. ISIS has perverted the meaning of Jihad. It is not “Holy War.” The Quran is explicit in defining it as the struggle humans have with temptation to resist our baser selves. So called Jihadists are not Muslims any more than KKK members are Christians, even though they profess to be. There are two requirements to belong to the KKK: being white and a professed bornagain Christian. Amen. Selah. So be it.
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By Anthony Victoria
We’re intellectuals now, let’s do better
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t seems that indifference and hatred is more rampant than ever. I was reminded two weeks ago of the grim reality that is prevalent among students on college campuses, and it’s a problem that is hindering the critical makeup of these institutions. A classmate of mine, Alexander Wilson Jr., a History student at the University of California, Riverside (UCR), along with dozens of others organized a peaceful demonstration to denounce student apathy and bring to light issues of police brutality. After marching across campus, the group of students made a stop at the Tomas Rivera Library and blocked the entrance for several minutes. According to Wilson, several students responded to the protest by flipping them off, making derogatory statements, and consistently disrespecting their ability to exercise free speech. I get it. Some of us are aiming to study, work on assignments, and conduct research--all while juggling other daily responsibilities. We're all making the effort to become educators, leaders, and professionals of the future. However, how many of us are truly embracing the true decorum of the state’s premier public university? How many of us are embracing of UCR’s supposed student diversity? The Highlander newspaper on Tuesday published screenshots of a conversation that took place on social media platform YikYak.
One person who observed the protest from inside Rivera Library said, “To those ratchet [sic] protesters outside of Rivera how dare you get in the way of students during study time! Ridiculous.” In response, one person wrote, “We [are] all paying [to] go here and we have a right to the facilities. They have no right to block the library. If I had gone it would have been a [expletive] storm.” Another student responded by referring to the protesters as, “a bunch of chimps.” We do have the right to use the facilities, and we also have the right to voice any grievances. But to express forms of racist, discriminatory, and violent sentiments against fellow students is outright brainless and immature. In light of a recent incident in which hate speech against Muslims was manifested through the defacing of photos and of a Palestinian flag inside the Ethnic Studies department building, the aforementioned reactions to a civil disobedience further re-enforces the lack of empathy from students and the closed-minded nature of our campus culture. And a closed-minded culture leads to resistance for change. This refusal to accept civil disobedience, and more importantly free speech, is permeated throughout society. As the leaders of tomorrow, do we not want to be different from our predecessors? Do we not want to make an impact on our communities? We need to keep in mind that students like Alexander Wilson are attempting to bring forth substantial change that may make diversity and cultural acceptance a reality. The lack of interest and enthusiasm, as well as the prejudice and bigotry of a student may lead to unethical behaviors and practices as a future professional. Whether we like it or not, campus organizers--through their civil disobediences and fervent speeches--represent a significant constituency of university life. These bold young men and women challenge the status quo in a critical manner, without throwing a punch or without cursing at individuals. I challenge those who oppose these actions on campus to express their grievances in a rational way. In fact, I challenge those individuals on Yik Yak and other social media platforms to deliberately engage with other students on campus in a constructive fashion. After all, the University is a community of critical thinking and academic freedom--let us be intellectual, but also act it.
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On March 30, 2016, nine gentlemen from the W6VAH amateur radio club and American Legion Post 106 met for lunch at Applebee’s on Redlands Blvd. While there is nothing particularly special about a group gathering for lunch, what took place March 30 is the kind of thing that restores faith in humanity and truly touched the hearts of our group. Members of the W6VAH club and American Legion Post 106 are proud of their country and proud of their past. As veterans serving in the Korean and Viet Nam wars these men are close friends who make it a point to continue serving their country and supporting fellow veterans through the actions of their daily lives. Every Monday-Friday they
meet to conduct an amateur radio “net” reaching out to operators around the world; often times communicating with other veterans. Every Wednesday following their net they meet at a different location for lunch. This past Wednesday as they dined at Applebee’s they received an incredible and very unexpected surprise when the waitress informed them that an anonymous woman had paid their entire check! Rather than bringing a bill to be paid, the waitress brought the paid slip to the table with a hand written note that read, “Thank you for your service! Have a blessed day!” Bert, The Last U.S. Navy Bugler, is still reeling from this awesome act of kindness, and another member has not stopped sharing
For more than a decade, public higher education has been the underfunded stepchild in California’s budget process, and this inadequate funding has disproportionately impacted students from diverse, low-income communities.
The numbers are startling. Due to inadequate funding over the past five years, California public higher education has denied access to 2.5 million students who were otherwise eligible to attend college.
I urge Gov. Jerry Brown and the Legislature to provide a fix by including full funding in the state budget for our community college, California State University and University of California systems.
Public higher education is the most effective and socially valuable driver for our state’s economic vitality. We must not postpone providing these public institutions the funding they need to ensure that every eligible per-
I have family living in San Bernardino and every time I go down Baseline Road as I exit the freeway, besides all the obvious prostitution all hours of the day, the sidewalks in front of businesses are littered with trash. It makes me mad. There is no reason for it.
Why doesn’t the community do something? I’m willing to get a crew together and start a cleanup. It’s bad enough police officers drive by the half-dressed hookers and do nothing.
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how touched he is by this random act of kindness. Other than the hats they wear representing the branches of military served, there is nothing of note drawing attention to this group. We certainly never expected anything like this to happen and it has never happened before, but wow, this touches our hearts and we need to say thanks! Neither the waitress or restaurant manager have seen the mystery woman, perhaps in her mid 20’s, before. You know who you are and we hope you see this so you will know how incredibly grateful we are for your generosity and thoughts!
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take those who live in the community and surrounding cities to do it. One street at a time.
I have always considered San Bernardino my home even though I’m from Colton. It’s potential to become the mother city it was years ago is huge. I am in Los Angeles often and the worst areas of East L.A. do not look as bad as San Bernardino.
Everyone supported San Bernardino after the terror attack at the Inland Regional Center in December. Why can’t the surrounding cities support other things San Bernardino needs help with? It affects them, too. Ignor- Everyone in the communities ing it does not make any city need to start caring again and take close to it look good. It has to be a step to do something. I’m in. Anyone else out there that feels a group effort. the same? Let’s take back the city from the nastiness and rebuild. City offiPaulina Schiaretti, cials can’t do it alone. I’m willing Colton to do anything to change it. It will
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A Champion for Immigration Reform Bernie Sanders will push for compassionate and just immigration policies
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By Congressman Esteban Torres
mong the many hotly debated issues being addressed by this year’s presidential hopefuls is that of
immigration reform. Their platforms have the potential to impact the lives of millions of families living in the United States and are of particular concern to the Latino community. What is their position on deportation, border security, affordable health care for immigrants, immigrant workers rights, path to citizenship, etc.? Who among them has the best intentions for our community? For me, that candidate is Bernie Sanders. I’ll tell you why. I was only 3 years old when my father was sent back to Mexico by U.S. immigration authorities in 1933. He had been caught up in one of the many deportation campaigns that sent millions of presumed Mexican nationals back to Mexico. I never saw my father again.
Many more millions of families have been impacted by the vagaries of immigration policies. The time has come for immigration reform that will rebuild family unity, keep our borders safe, and, as even the U.S. Chamber of Commerce agrees, strengthen our economy. Bernie Sanders has the most compassionate stance on immigration reform. I worked with him when I served in the U.S. House of Representatives, and I know he can get things done in Congress. He is my candidate to move the issue of immigration reform along on a just path. Bernie has repeatedly stated: “We are a country of immigrants, I am the son of an immigrant. His story, my story, our story, is the story of America: working families who come to this country in
search of a better future for their children.” Contrast this with Republican contender, Donald Trump, who said: “When Mexico sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re sending people that have lots of problems. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists.” Trump would halt immigration, deport millions of families and build a wall between the United States and Mexico. But Bernie gets it. He firmly believes in: - A Path to Citizenship: He believes in providing a path to citizenship for people from many different countries. - The DREAM Act: He supports the path toward permanent residency for young, undocumented immigrants.
a México en 1933. Él había sido parte de las muchas campañas de deportación que enviaron a millones de supuestos mexicanos de regreso a México. Nunca volví a ver a mi padre. A millones de familias más les han afectado los caprichos de las políticas migratorias. Ha llegado el momento de una reforma migratoria que reconstruya la unidad familiar, que garantice la seguridad de nuestras fronteras y, como lo afirma hasta la Cámara de Comercio de Estados Unidos, que fortalezca nuestra economía. Bernie Sanders tiene la postura más compasiva respecto a la reforma migratoria. Trabajé con él en la Cámara de Representantes, y sé que él logra lo que propone en el Congreso. Para mí, es el candidato que puede llevar la reforma migratoria por un camino justo. En varias ocasiones, Bernie ha afirmado que, “Somos un país de
inmigrantes; soy el hijo de un inmigrante. Su historia, mi historia, nuestra historia, es la historia de Estados Unidos: familias trabajadoras que llegan a este país en busca de un futuro mejor para sus hijos”. Veamos la diferencia con el candidato republicano, Donald Trump, quien dijo, “Cuando México envía a su gente, no envía a los mejores. Envía a la gente con muchos problemas. Traen drogas. Traen delincuencia. Son violadores”. Trump podría fin a la inmigración, deportaría a millones de familias y construiría un muro entre Estados Unidos y México. Pero Bernie comprende. Cree firmemente en: - Un camino hacia la ciudadanía: Cree en proporcionar un camino hacia la ciudadanía para personas de muchos países. - El Acta DREAM: Apoya el camino hacia la residencia per-
manente para los inmigrantes jóvenes sin papeles. - Reforma de visas: Rechaza la explotación de los trabajadores y el uso de visas para el trabajo extranjero barato. Aumentaría las oportunidades para que las personas calificadas dieran pasos hacia la residencia permanente. - Seguridad fronteriza: Aseguraría las fronteras sin construir un muro. Bernie es la mejor opción para
- Visa Reform: He rejects the exploitation of workers and the use of visas for cheap, foreign labor. He would increase opportunities for qualified individuals to take steps toward permanent residency. - Border Security: He would secure borders without building a fence. Bernie is our best choice to lead our country in the future. He is our best hope to push forward immigration reform that will build this country and make us a stronger nation.
Esteban Torres served in Congress and also as the U.S. Ambassador to UNESCO. Most recently Torres serves as the Chair Emeritus of the National Latino Media Council.
Un defensor de la reforma migratoria
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Por el Diputado Esteban Torres
Bernie Sanders luchará por políticas migratorias justas y compasivas
no de los debates más fuertes entre los candidatos para la presidencia este año es el de la inmigración. Sus plataformas tienen el potencial de afectar la vida de millones de familias en Estados Unidos e interesan en particular a la comunidad latina. ¿Cuál es su postura respecto a la deportación, la seguridad de la frontera, seguro médico costeable para los inmigrantes, los derechos de los trabajadores migrantes, el camino hacia la ciudadanía y más? ¿Cuál de ellos tiene las mejores intenciones para nuestra comunidad? Para mí, ese candidato es Bernie Sanders. Les diré por qué. Yo tenía apenas 3 años cuando las autoridades de migración mandaron a mi padre de regreso
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Esteban Torres trabajó en el Congreso y también como el embajador estadounidense en la UNESCO. Torres también es presidente emérito del Concejo Nacional Latino de Medios.
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Kimbark students powered by passion, compete in KidWind Challenge
Photos courtesy Anona Gasca
Kenay Aguilera (4th grade), Cody Haddad (5th grade) and William Christenson (4th grade), dubbed the Turbine Howlers, are competing against 48 other teams, and presenting their innovative design of a functional wind turbine model in New Orleans on May 23 and 24. They are pictured working on a gearbox under the direction of coach Hunter Gascon.
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By MJ Duncan
tudents at Kimbark Elementary had a unique opportunity to learn about wind energy when they were asked to participate in the national KidWind Challenge. Cody Haddad (5th grade), William Christenson (4th grade) and
Kenay Aguilera (4th grade), dubbed the Turbine Howlers, are competing against 48 other teams, and presenting their innovative design of a functional wind turbine model in New Orleans on May 23 and 24. The team, under the direction of KidWind Challenge Coach Hunter Gasca and Kimbark Elementary School teacher Anona
Gasca, were involved in every aspect of creating the wind turbine from its design, manufacture and testing. Haddad, Christenson and Aguilera are the first students in the district to participate in this challenge. “This was a great opportunity for students to showcase their innovative thinking that comes from an environmental and science magnet school,” said Kimbark Principal Mario Jacquez. “The project is a direct correlation to what we teach as it applies to environmental consciousness.” According to Anona Gasca, the mission of the KidWind Challenge is to inspire students about the opportunities of renewable energy, specifically wind power, and its relationship to global climate change. Additionally, students gain an in-depth understanding of wind energy technology through their handson experience of designing, building and testing their model. “This project brings so much value to the learning experience in that the students are engaged fully in the process,” Gasca said. Indian Springs and Cajon High Schools offered use of its manufacturing and drafting labs, respectively. The Turbine Howlers learned to use a 3-D printer at Cajon to print the blade. The project enabled students to acquire a working knowledge of blade design, aerodynamics, gear ratios and the opportunity to work with power tools under Hunter’s direct supervision. They gained an understanding of how dozens of components work in concert to create a complex machine, such as the wind turbine. “William was always a reserved child and didn’t talk about school much until he started to work with the Science Club and the KidWind Challenge,” said William’s mother Shanna Christenson. “He’s so excited about learning and going to school, and it’s amazing to see how much
Photos courtesy Anona Gasca
Kimbark Elementary students are participating in the national KidWind Challenge and are competing against 48 other teams. They designed and manufactured a wind turbine and will be presenting their model in New Orleans on May 23 and 24. Pictured from left are Kimbark teacher and KidWind Challenge Supervisor Anona Gasca, KidWind Challenge Coach Hunter Gasca and the Turbine Howlers – William Christenson (4th grade), Kenay Aguilera (4th grade) and Cody Haddad (5th grade). he’s grown in the last year.” According to the Turbine Howlers the most fascinating aspect of the project was how lift and drag causes blades to turn, and the subsequent importance of an efficient blade design.
“The students came up with great ideas for this project,” said Hunter. “I’m proud by how hard they all worked, and we’re very excited to be competing in New Orleans.”
I.E. Revisited: Blues player looks to remember area’s musical past in new weekly feature
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By Yazmin Alvarez
o you remember when The Rolling Stones first set foot to perform on American soil? “It was March 15, 1965 at the Swing Auditorium on The National Orange Show grounds in San Bernardino. I remember the curtains opening and all you could hear was screaming. It was impossible to see anything because of the bright spotlights in our face. Nothing but bright lights and screaming," Wayne Gondoz, of the Rialto band “Those Bushmen,” said in ‘Ugly Things’ magazine. It’s moments like these that Bobby Joe Holman, an internationally known Blues harmonica player and instructor from Rialto, wants to spark memories from the Inland Empire music scene of 50s and 60s through his upcoming
weekly segments “I.E. Re-visited.” “I want the people of the Inland Empire of today to realize just how happening this place was back then — it was just wonderful,” Holman said. The weekly piece will reconnect the community to The Inland Empire’s music scene, historic locations and international events from the era. Interviews with socialites, musicians and the time’s ‘big names’ will be featured. Comprised of four individual and informative segments, I.E Revisited will take us all back and help remind us of the sights, sounds we experienced growing up in the I.E during those years, Holman said I.E. Revisited will be featured in Inland Empire Community Newspapers in the following categories: “Music from The Inland Empire”- Reuniting us to the original music and musicians who created
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bobby joe Holman, internationally known blues player, will bring the Inland Empired’s music scene of the 50s and 60 back to life with “I.E. revisited,” a new feature in Inland Empire Community Newspapers.
and performed this music. The avid music fan will be given in-depth stories and interviews taken from musician and Inland Empire music historian, Mike Stax’s "Ugly Things" Publication. Segments can also be heard on the "I.E. Revisited" radio show on The Rialto Network Public Access Radio Sta-
tion. “Do You Remember?” – Asks the reader, "Do you remember a Certain Special Event? Hot Rods! Choppers! Customs! Oh My! – Join Rialto's Eddie P's Boutique owner Carmen Palmer as she is given a "Hands-On" and "Step-by-Step" instruction by Local Hot Rod builder Phil Hillman, to building a 1956 F150 Ford Pickup Hot Rod from the ground
up! “Historic Inland Empire Locations, Then and Now!” – Special Interest Inland Empire Locations will be researched by Richard McInnis of the Rialto Historical Society and Informative Information about the Inland Empire will be taken from a number of Publications by Author and Historian John Anthony Adams!
Holman is asking the Inland Empire to help reignite the glorious memories of those times and send over any information or tips to revisit the I.E. Information, questions or comments can be mailed to: I.E. Revisited - Bobby Joe Holman 302 N. Riverside Ave. Rialto, CA 92376
Immigrants in Detention: A three part series
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Part 1: Adelanto’s immigration carceral dilemma duce adequate information on 13 reported incidents of sexual abuse at the facility to Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO, an entity within ICE). “For us as an organization that works directly with individuals, we have first hand cases of neglect,” Fialho said. “With medical neglect, the lack access of health care, and the physical and sexual assault, we pushed ICE not to expand the facility.” ICE and GEO officials argue that the Adelanto Detention Center provides adequate and sufficient treatment for detainees. “ICE is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all those in the agency’s custody, including providing access to necessary and appropriate medical, mental health, and dental care,” said ICE spokesperson Virginia Kice. “Like all sites used by ICE to house immigration detainees, the Adelanto Detention Facility is subject to regular and rigorous inspections.”
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Several Adelanto school children holding signs that read “Schools Not Jails” at the city’s border. By Anthony Victoria
n the Southern California high desert city of Adelanto-a community that continues to be on the verge of fiscal catastrophe--the detention of undocumented immigrants, held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), helps the city generate thousands of dollars annually and millions for private prison contractor the GEO Group Inc. (GEO). However, immigrant rights advocates continue to heavily scrutinize the facility for its alleged lack of oversight and mistreatment of detainees. The Community Initiatives for Visiting Immigrants in Confinement (CIVIC) and several other immigrant groups are asking city leadership and immigration officials to terminate its contract with GEO and cease operations of the facility. “I feel for the City of Adelanto,” said CIVIC Co-Executive Director Christina Fialho. “Companies like GEO prey on small towns...We’ve shined the light on the facility to try to the public aware of what is happening inside these facilities.”
Prison City: Finding economic support through immigrant detention
Aspirations for bringing prisons to the High Desert date back 40 years, when members of the Adelanto City Council convened in February of 1976 to deliberate on ways to persuade California Department of Corrections (CDCR) officials to construct a 1,150-bed facility. Despite tensions between pro-prison advocates and opponents regarding safety and quality of life, plans moved forward and the city opened the Adelanto Community Correctional Facility in April of 1991. In 2011, after 20 years of operating as a prison for contracted CDCR inmates, GEO purchased
the Adelanto Community Correctional Facility--turning it into a detention center for apprehended undocumented immigrants. GEO makes approximately $40 million a year through their services, and in return provides the city with an administrative fee of around $50,000, according to a recent study done by CIVIC and the Detention Watch Network. “Even in its ‘best’ year, the city can only be paid a mere $50,487.50,” the report outlines. “This is far from the long-term answer the city originally sought to its fiscal problems.” Despite this, the city continues to turn to prison construction as a means of attempting to overturn a fiscal emergency, which as of 2014, has the city in a $2.4 million deficit.
ing 1,422 males and 228 females. Of the current detainees, 1,011, or more than 60 percent, have prior criminal convictions. Last July, GEO announced a 640 bed expansion. Kice said ICE’s leading considerations in expanding the Adelanto facility lay with ensuring the welfare of those in custody and ensuring that the agency operates efficiently and at full capacity. “Ultimately, the decision to seek an expansion of Adelanto was an outgrowth of those factors,” Kice explained. “Further, the expansion will ensure ICE has the flexibility to fulfill its immigration enforcement mission well into the future.”
grants is very low. “Only about 12-percent of people at Adelanto have legal representation,” said Fialho. “Because Adelanto is so remote, it could take hours for attorneys to get there. That contributes to the isolation that people in immigration detention experience.” As a result, detainees--the majority unable to receive access or afford legal representation--resort to “jailhouse law” for legal information. Many detainees conduct their own legal research in the law library, fill out applications, and write their own briefs. As laid out by CIVIC in their Abuse in Adelanto report, detainees are only allowed to spend an hour a day in the library, only have access to material in English, and have restricted access to copied material. “All of the evidence to prove certain forms of relief are in their communities, with their families,” Fialho explained. “If they can’t communicate and see their families, they will not be able to come out successful in their defense. The Legal representation unavail- U.S. detention system takes our able for most in facility treasured ideas of due process and access to counsel and basic medDue to the remoteness of the ical care and throws it under the Adelanto Detention Facility, legal bus.” representation for detained immi-
Medical neglect and abuse widespread at facility
In its report, Abuse in Adelanto: DHS tightens focus to remove An Investigation Into a California national security threats Town’s Immigration Jail, CIVIC found that the top three complaints Last January, U.S. Department of among immigrant detainees in Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Adelanto deals with prolonged deJohnson directed Immigration and tention, medical abuse and neglect, Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. and a lack of access to legal repreCustoms and Border Protection sentation. (CBP), and U.S. Citizenship and Moreover, the organization found Immigration Services (USCIS) to that there were cases of extreme continue to prioritize threats to na- physical abuse by GEO staff that tional security, public safety, and have led to serious injuries and border security. death. The facility’s failure to deny The department believes it is ful- medical and mental health services filling its immigrant mission by ar- to detainees led to the direct death resting undocumented immigrants of one man, Fernando Dominguez that have been convicted of in 2012, and may have been a facfelonies, suspected of terrorism or tor in the death of Raul Ernesto espionage, members of criminal Morales-Ramos in February 2015. gangs or organizations, and those Dominguez died of pneumonia apprehended at the border or ports and Morales-Ramos of intestinal of entry while attempting to un- cancer. lawfully enter the United States. The Office of Detention Over“The majority of the detainees sight (ODO) wrote in its 2012 housed at Adelanto came to ICE’s audit of the facility that in the case attention following their release of Dominguez’s death that there from area jails and prisons,” said were, “several egregious errors ICE spokesperson Virginia Kice. committed by medical staff ... [and “The detainees being held by ICE concluded that] the detainee’s are awaiting decisions in their im- death could have been prevented migration cases or final arrange- and that the detainee received an ments for their repatriation. unacceptable level of medical care Currently, the Adelanto facility’s while detained.” In addition, ODO population stands at 1,650--includ- found that Adelanto failed to pro-
Carlos hidalgo, father detained at Adelanto twice.
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Lott, Munoz march simultaneously from Eisenhower, Chaffey into NFL Hall of Fame glory
Photo Courtesy/Harvey Kahn Ron Lott attracted considerable media attention to Eisenhower HS as he was honored as NFL Hall of Fame "Hometown Hero."
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By Harvey M. Kahn
on Lott is a professional football hall of famer from Eisenhower High School who some say had the potential to make the pro baseball hall of fame as well. Lott was at his alma mater recently to present Eisenhower a football hall of fame plaque in his honor. Lott is among just 265 in the pro football hall of fame. Regions like Riverside have produced at least 30 NFL players but does not one enshrined in Canton, Ohio. Within 15 miles, the San Bernardino region has produced three HOFers. Lott and Anthony Munoz from Chaffey HS paralleled each others football careers. Munoz graduated from high school in 1976 and Lott in 1977. They were twice named on the same all-Citrus Belt League teams in football and baseball. Lott also made allCBL in basketball. Munoz was good at basketball but not allCBL material. They were both College All-Americans together
at USC and both were inducted into the pro football hall of fame within two years of each other. Both were 10-time NFL all-Pro's and played in Super Bowl XVI. Each were voted by sports writers and fellow HOF members to the NFL's all-time players list. "There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about Anthony Munoz," Lott said after talking to the Eisenhower HS student body. "He was not just a great athlete but a great person. He was very big for a third baseman (64, 230) but could get to the ball in a hurry. As a pitcher, try to hit his curveball. Almost impossible." The third hall of fame member from San Bernardino was Lem Barney who did not play high school football locally but played at the former Sturgis Junior High in San Bernardino. Like Lott, Barney was a hard-hitting defensive back. Lott was one of the faces of the multi-Super Bowl winning San Francisco 49ers with Joe Montana, Jerry Rice and Steve Young for more than a decade. He
named former Eisenhower HS teammate James Jones as someone who he felt had pro football potential. "I was just lucky to have good coaches who guided me along the golden brick road." Lott named Ike coaches Bill Christopher, Ken Bailey, and Tom Hoak. Lott first played football as a 10-year-old for the Junior AllAmerican San Bernardino Jets with teammate Rodney Soward. Scott Haydis of San Bernardino remembered playing against Lott as pre-teens. "He was a quarterback. I think we played them once in the Orange Show Stadium. He was pretty good." Lott played as a 12-year-old for manager Don Davey on the San-Ri Little League baseball all-star team. Before the Lott's moved to Rialto when he was 14, he played for manager and long time San Bernardino recreation leader Ludie Taylor on the En Canto Pony League Elks. The late Josh Carter was also one of his coaches and Teddy Brown and Gary Dawson were all-star teammates. According to the Rialto Record, Lott led Frisbie Junior High to the 1973 Twentynine Palms Basketball Tournament title. Two years later, he made allCBL first team as a sophomore which was unheard of in those days. Besides James Jones, Lott was a Ike football quarterback with teammates Jerry Sanchez, Jim Fawcett and Chuck DeSadier. Ike could never win a CBL title in football with Lott but won two in baseball and one in basketball. He was all-CBL in baseball for coaches Mike Mayne and Jerry Magness, whose 1977 team was ranked #4 in the nation. Older sports fans in the San Bernardino area used to compare the abilities of Lott with the late Ken Hubbs from Colton HS. Hubbs was a prep all-American in football and basketball. Lott was named to two high school football all-American teams.
(Courtesy/Photo) Anthony Munoz (Above) and Ron Lott were both All-Citrus Belt League teammates in football and baseball and later at USC. Both were four-sport standouts who could exceed over six-feet in the high jump. Jerry Magness was the closest person to both Hubbs and Lott. Before becoming an Ike assistant and later a head coach, Magness pitched six years in the Minnesota Twins system. He was a all-star teammate of Hubbs from Little League through their 1959 graduation at Colton HS. He coached Lott for three years. Before his death Magness spoke to the Rialto Record about the two sports legends. "Ronnie and Kenny were similar. Both could inspire others and could think in advance and had an awareness of what to do," recalled Magness. "They were good students, involved in stu-
dent activities and winner's on and off the field. You would want a son like either one of them." Magness said a foot race between the two would be very close. Magness considered Lott a Major League Baseball pro prospect who like Hubbs liked basketball the most. "Ronnie had all the baseball tools. he was a power hitting shortstop who was very quick. I did always see Ronnie as a football player and obviously he chose the right sport." Magness said Lott's baseball teammates at Ike were future pro baseball pitchers Dave Rucker, Dennis Vasquez, and Bobby Hudson. Others were Bill Hornsby, Rob Townley, Yogi Hopkins, and Jeff Oliphant.
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Come Experience AMA Lucas Oil Motocross
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By Joaquin Juarez
hanks to MX Sports and many terrific sponsors, motocross fans will again have the opportunity to “feel the speed” and cheer for their favorites amongst the many professionals from many countries that pursue the dream of becoming a champion. Glen Helen Raceway is going to hold the second round of the Lucas Oil AMA Motocross Championship Series on Saturday the 28th as Yamaha presents the FMF Glen Helen National. The epicenter of motocross with the greatest racing history in Southern California is here in the Inland Empire, prepped and ready, so load up and get out there. On Friday the 27th of May, Glen Helen will host Amateur Races for racers of all levels and abilities. Riders will be able to race on the same track the professionals race on Saturday. If you need a bike, go to John Burr Cycles in Fontana to get set up from head to toe and to buy a race machine. Early in the season there are always questions as to how the series will shape up. All the racers are hoping they will be part of the championship mix and be contending for the win. Ryan Dungey is telling himself he will continue his winning ways and be the champion
again in the “big-boy” class, and Jeremy Martin is telling himself the same thing in the 250 class. Josh Grant, one of our local favorites from Riverside, California, will be coming back to Glen Helen hoping to grab some more victories. Grant has won a few motos in his professional career at Glen Helen, not to mention the countless ones as an amateur. When he is in contention, the crowd seems louder, more intense, even crazier since he is a hometown hero. In a sport where mental toughness can mean getting that extra spark they need to be the winner, each competitor must talk themselves in to succeeding. So many riders will be there with the chance to step up. In the 450 class, local boys Weston Peick and Blake Baggett are working hard, each have a chance to get on the podium in front of their home area fans. Which step of the podium will it be? Come find out! For all information regarding the Glen Helen National, round 2 of the Lucal Oil AMA Motocross Championship Series, check out www.glenhelen.com. If you want to find out more information on the series in general, go to www.mxsports.com and www.racerxonline.com.
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Local boy Josh Grant beat world champ Romain Febvre in last year's USGP at Glen Helen.
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