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Dollars for Dogs fundraiser at The Mexico Café to benefit Redlands police K9 Unit
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Dollars for Dogs June 13 at the mexico café in San Bernardino will support chewy, redlands’ police K9 and the addition of an additional dog for the unit. its annual Dollar for Dogs of the Redlands Police fundraiser June 13. Department Unit, specifically et those ones, tens, 20s From 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., furry Chewy, the Redlands Police K9 and higher stacked, the friend supporters can dine in to Mexico Café is hosting help raise funds for the expansion Dog Dollars, cont. on next pg.
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plymouth village in redlands held their first Senior olympic games recently. events included an opening ceremony, relay and awards.
By Yazmin Alvarez
ith foam pool noodles in hand, Plymouth Village residents swung left and right hitting a beach ball squaring off at chair
hockey during their first-ever Candace Galusha, the communiSenior Olympics. ty’s lifestyle and fitness coordinaThe Redlands retirement com- tor. munity, in partnership with Keller From bocce ball, shuffleboard, Williams Realty Redlands, recently hosted a day full of events to Olympics, cont. on next pg. “get residents moving,” said
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he San Bernardino Public Library will hold their annual summer reading program from June 4 through August 4, 2016. This year’s summer reading theme is READ FOR THE WIN. Children, teens, and adults are all able to participate to win prizes. Children and Teens will earn prizes by keeping track of minutes read, activities completed, and library events that are attended. Adults will be entered in drawings each time they visit the library and check out books and will also receive extra entries for attending library programs. “Read for the Win” will begin with a kick-off event on Saturday, June 4, 2016. One World Rhythm Interactive Music Program will appear at the Feldheym Central Library at 555 W. Sixth Street at 2:00 PM. Sign-ups to participate in the reading program will begin that day. Kick-off performances are also planned at the other city library branches: · “The Arty Loon Magic Show” will perform on Monday, June 6 at 6:00 PM at the Rowe Branch Library, 108 E. Marshall Blvd. · The Abraca Wacko Show! will appear on Thursday, June 9 at 4:00 PM at the Inghram Branch Library, 1404 W. Highland Ave. · Annie Banannie in “The Tortoise & the Hare—in Space” will appear on Monday, June 13 at the Villasenor Branch Library, 525 N. Mt. Vernon Ave. Visit, www.sbpl.org to learn more.
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chewy, redlands’ police k9 will be available for a meet and greet during the dollar for dogs fundraiser at the Mexico café in san Bernardino June 13. . Dog Dollars, cont. from front
and his soon-to-be-arriving K9 partner, according to Chewy’s Facebook page. The Mexico Café is at 892 E. Highland Ave in San Bernardino. Highlights will include demonstrations by Chewy, who is now 4years-old. The police department’s ballistic capable rescue/tactical vehicle will be on hand for an upclose view of the vehicle. In December 2008, the Redlands Police Department began its drugsniffing K-9 program with Radar, a black Labrador mix, and his handler, Redlands Police Officer Dan Figgins, using only private donations. In 2012, Radar retired as a Olympics, cont. from front
Frisbee golf, basketball, chair hockey, chair volleyball, a relay race, there was plenty to keep dozens of Plymouth Village residents in the competitive spirit. “It’s a day of trying new things and staying active,” said Galusha, of the seniors. “Staying active helps keep the body and mind young and that’s what we want for our residents.” And to keep the senior events lively, the games were supple-
working police canine and the department acquired a trained 3year-old chocolate Labrador named Kass, who worked with his partner Officer Patrick Estrada. Kass was retired from duty in 2013 due to health issues. In December 2013, the department received Chewy, a narcotics odor detection dog who works with Estrada. The department intends to expand the unit with the addition of another dog, according to a news release. Redlands Police narcotics officers frequently call on the department canine and also make him available to other local and federal agencies. Chewy also provides regular service to local schools through a contract with the Red-
mented with some contests not sanctioned by the International Olympic Committee, such as a talent show and a chili cook-off. Keller Williams associates joined in on the day as part of the company's annual day of service, RED Day —Renew, Energize and Donate — launched with Keller Williams in 2009 and is the company’s annual day of service Launched with the company in 2009, the initiative is practiced the second Thursday of each May to help serve “worthy organizations and causes in their communities,”
lands Unified School District, the release said. Since 2008, the ongoing training, medical costs, equipment and lodging for the department’s canines have been supported entirely by private donations with no cost to the city of Redlands’ General Fund. The Redlands Police Department accepts direct donations to the K-9 program. Contact your tax professional to determine if your donation is tax deductible. Donations may be made out to the City of Redlands, attention Police Canine Fund, tax ID number 95-6000766. For more information, email pestrada@redlandspolice.org.
according to the Keller Williams website. The partnership made for an exciting day for both seniors, staff and volunteers. “It’s really a great opportunity to be a bigger part of the community,” said Candace Cantu McGloin, a Keller Williams realtor. Olympic games participants received a medal for each game played. Galusha said she hopes to make the senior Olympics at Plymouth Village an annual event.
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Gloria’s Corner
for these offices on their ballots in June and can vote for any candidate from any party. The top two candidates with the most votes will run against each other in November. It is possible that the top two candidates could be from the same party. For more voter information make use of the League of Women Voters Easy Voter Guide by visiting www.cavotes.org. Most importantly, VOTE!
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Did You Know: In the primary coming up on June 7, you the voter will choose candidates to run against each other in the November election. In this election, you can vote for President, Representatives in U.S. Congress and the California State Legislature, a proposed law for California - Proposition 50 - and local candidates and proposed laws that apply only to where you live. While you do not have to vote on everything, whatever you choose to vote on, your vote will count. However, every elected position is important and you should have a voice in deciding the person/s elected or new laws passed. For President, voters will have candidates for President from their stated political party on their ballot. The winner from each political party will run against the winners from other parties in November. For U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative, California State Senator and California State Assembly Member, voters will have all candidates
Exhibits & Theatre:
Now - Sunday June 5 - the Ontario Museum of History & Art presents Ontario Invitational Art Exhibition at 225 South Euclid Ave., Ontario. This free admission event will feature the work of Andrea Benitez, Karen Clark, Chick Curtis, Marion Draayer, Linda Garcia-Dahle, Gina Lawson Egan, Steven Long and David Rosales. Gallery hours are noon to 4 p.m. Thursday thru Sunday. For information call 909.395.2510.
Now, - June 10 - the Mexican Consul Salomon Rosas Rodriguez presents De Colores, an exhibit by Mexican Artist Anna Zehnder at the consulate office, 293 North D Street, San Bernardino. For information call 909.889.7846
Saturday, June 4 - Sunday, June 26 - the Redlands Footlighters present "A Little Murder Never Hurt Anybody" directed by Barry Wallace at the Footlighters Theater, 1810 Barton Road. This delightful comedy is charming and full of laughs. Performances are Friday and Saturday nights at 8 p.m. and Sunday's at 2 p.m. Tickets may be purchased on line at
www.redlandsfootlighters.org/buy -tickets or call 909.793.2909 Save the Date:
Thursday June 2 - Sunday, June 5 - the city of Fontana celebrates with Fontana Days Festival at Veterans Memorial Park, 17255 Merrill Ave. Hours for this free event are 5 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, 5 to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 12 to 10 p.m. on Sunday. On Saturday June 4th a parade is slated to start at Arrow and Sierra Way at 11 a.m. and a Fontana Days Run will also take place. For information on the Run call 909.349.6946.
Friday, June 3 - the Inland Behavioral and Health Services, Inc. presents the 12th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser at the Morongo Golf Club. Funds from this event will used to obtain immunization for children between the ages of 6 months and 2 years old and the elderly. These populations are experiencing supply shortages for proper immunizations. For information on sponsorships and foursomes, call Miriam Torres at 909.708.8158 ext. 148.
Friday, June 3 - the Wildwood Neighborhood Association in cooperation with Lutheran Church presents the first of its summer series of Free Movies at Dusk - Disney's Inside Out. All movies are rated PG so bring a chair, blanket and kids and enjoy. The Lutheran Church is located at 5050 N. Sierra Way, San Bernardino.
Saturday, June 4 - Family Services Association of Redlands presents the 22nd Annual Redlands Hunger Walk starting at 8 a.m. at the University of Redlands campus. The 5Kfun Walk begins and ends at the Memorial Chapel. This family friendly event benefits the Summer Nutrition Program and Food Pantry Program. For registration information call 909.793.2673 or visit redlandsfamilyservice.org
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Sierra Way, San Bernardino. For 2nd, 2015. For sponsorship and information visit Wildwood- ticket information call ParkSB@gmail.com 909.885.7515 - email sba.chamvisit ber@verizon.net or Saturday, June 4 - the Salvation www.sbachamber.org Army presents "Tacos, Tunes & Treasures” at the Salvation Army San Bernardino Rehabilitation Friday, June 10 - Saturday, Center, 363 South Doolittle Street June 11- Rialto Rotary presents from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This Run Whatcha Brung. This two-day fundraiser features for a minimal event features Night Cruise Route ticket price a taco plate with Ba- 66 from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday and nana Chocolate Chimichanga a Car Show from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dessert, music from local bands on Saturday. On Saturday, there is and a silent auction. For ticket in- cruising down town all day, car formation call 909.889.9605. show with trophies for top 20, open header cruise, DJ Vic Slick, Saturday, June 4 - the Latino vendors, food vendors, Dash Coalition Against Plastic Pollution Plaques, Opportunity Drawing and with cosponsors Redlands Sustain- 50/50. For information on vendor ability Network, Redlands UCC & space, cruise or car show call Sierra Club My Generation pres- 909.644.2477 or visit rialtoroent Victory Tour, an informational tary.org free event to celebrate recent gains in stopping pollution. Residents Friday, June 10 - the Wildwood can learn how to continue the Neighborhood Association in coprogress in stopping pollution, operation with the Lutheran clean up cities and create green Church present the second in a sejobs in the region. The event takes ries of free movies at dusk, Displace at the Redlands Community ney's The Good Dinosaur. This PG Center, 111 W. Lugonia Ave., Red- rated film will be shown at dusk at lands. For information and to join the church grounds, 5050 North in cosponsors to call Frank Gar- Sierra Way, San Bernardino. Bring a chair, blanket and the kids. For cia at 909.363.6414 information visit WildwoodParkSB@gmail.com Sunday, June 5 - Symphonie Jeunesse will present a Summer Saturday, June 12 to Sunday, Concert from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. June 13 - Prophet Elias Greek Orat the Lutheran Church of Our thodox Church presents the Inland Savior, 5050 N. Sierra Way, San Empire Greek Fest on the Hill at Bernardino. This event featuring the church grounds, 1035 Inland the Inland Empire premier youth Center Drive, San Bernardino. stringed orchestra is free to the Featured at this annual celebration are authentic Greek food, folk public. dancing, music beer and wine as Tuesday, June 7 - California well as art and jewelry. The Fest Presidential Primary Election opens at noon and ends at 10 p.m. on Saturday and at 9 p.m. on Sun- VOTE polling places open day and offers free parking. For infrom 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. formation call 909.885.6213 or visit www.IEGREEKFEST.com
Saturday, June 4 - the Wildwood Neighborhood Association presents All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast at Lutheran Church of Our Savior Parish, 5050 North
Thursday, June 9 - the San Bernardino Area Chamber of Commerce presents the Fortieth Annual Law Enforcement Recognition Dinner at 5:30 p.m. at the National Orange Show, 689 South E Street. This 40th annual celebration honors the courage and dedication of men and women in all branches of law enforcement as well as the first responders involved in the events of December
“Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth, upon this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.” Plus 242 more words. Fortunately the words are substantially true if the word “created” is emphasized. God has made all humanity equal. But, and it is a big BUT. People, governments and society have made all mankind UNEQUAL. To clarify my meaning, a quote from “To Kill a Mockingbird” will suffice. The author, Harper Lee, has Atticus Finch say, “Some people use that phrase out of context. We know that all men are not created equal. Some people are smarter than others, some people have more opportunity because they are born with it, some men have more money than others, and some people are more gifted than others.” I will not belabor the point of other inequalities because they are many. Atticus Finch pleads the case for equality of all mankind is determined by the judicial system.
However, that can be prejudiced. But, I refer back to the word “created”; a phrase also used by Thomas Jefferson. Our Creator judges us only by our faith. Not our heritage, our possessions, our ethnicity, our intelligence or our religious preference. As one theologian has said, “Gratitude is the only acceptable response that we can make to God.” I heard Dr. Jon Robertson-former director of the Redlands Symphony, preach the other Sunday. His Scripture was the feeding of the 5000 men plus women and children, about 15,000. There are two references in the Gospel of Mark about Jesus multiplying bread and fish to feed thousands. The first is 5 loaves and 2 fish. The second is 7 loaves and a few fish. Several days separate the two miracles. Dr. Robertson’s main point was about Jesus’ disciples failing to remember the first miracle. They were typical of many of us who often forget God’s goodness to us. His sermon was titled, “The Tragedy of Forgetfulness.” So it is
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Words to Think About: Remembrances
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By G. W. Abersold Ph.D.
t times an idea or concept is so strong that it demands my attention. It’s like an appetite that must be fed. A habit that demands satisfaction. From whence they come I can only surmise. From books I’ve read. From news that I’ve listened to. Or just a conversation I’ve par-
ticipated in. From wherever, it plagues me until I confront it with all my attention. Such is the word remembrances. It is associated with memory. That, we all have. Unless a person is suffering from dementia or Alzheimer. The only problem that I can think of is that memory doesn’t play favorites. Some are good and others not so pleasant. Deciding which to concentrate on is not easy. In fact, it is downright difficult. I like to remember places I’ve been to and things I’ve seen. I also like to remember people I’ve met through the years and experiences we’ve shared. The older I get the more my memories are on the good and pleasant side. An amazing thing often happens to many memories. They trigger other events and especially thoughts to think about. For instance the recent celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the “March on Selma, Over the Pettis Bridge.” The event brought the memory to my mind of President Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address.
with us, not remembering. It has often been said that to understand the views of Jesus, read His parables. For instance, Jesus told a parable of two men; one wise and the other foolish. The wise man built his house on a rock and when the storm came, it stood firm. The foolish man built his house on the sand and when the storm came it collapsed. Jesus’ application is plain. Most of our problems (storms) are selfmade. Quitting school, smoking, alcoholism, overweight, lack of exercise, poor food choices, failing to see a doctor. Foolish people fail to develop “marketable skills,” in spite of the fact that statistics state that on the average, jobs will change 6 times in our life time. It’s also true that the happiest people on earth have a religious faith. When life’s storms hit, the wise person has a strong faith, that sustains. Don’t be foolish, remember to be wise. Amen. Selah. So be it.
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they should have done a dry run, flesh out all the problems and fix them before.”
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A new frontier in telecommunications? Not so fast.
magine you're in a dire situation--needing emergency assistance. As you attempt to call 9-1-1, your phone line fails to connect you to the operator. It's a catastrophe waiting to happen.
Envision trying to make your monthly payment for services, and you're unable to because of bad reception or Internet connection. What about calling in about service problems and having your issues and concerns neglected by customer service representatives and technicians? It's a fiscal headache, and an unnecessary frustration.
These are several issues hundreds of thousands of Cable, Internet, and telephone service customers across the nation have experienced through the last month and a half. Frontier Communications-taking over from previous provider Verizon on April 1-has held town hall meetings in order to quell the situation. Thus far, it seems such meetings have done little to answer customer questions or cool their frustrations.
"I think it was done wrong by all involved," said 80-yearold customer Jerry Leder after a town hall meeting in Long Beach last week. "When there's such a large switch,
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And whereas the company’s senior vice president of government and regulatory affairs and public relations Steven Crosby said a battery of fullscale tests, called "mock conversions” were conducted--failing to detect any of the issues that have been brought forth by customers--it doesn't excuse Frontier’s inability to adequately help residents, or for that matter, prevent accepting responsibility for what has unfolded.
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A major transition has its challenges and obstacles. However, it's vital that large entities such as Frontier and other like service organizations prepare for the worst of scenarios. Unfortunately, it seems they failed to cover the most basic of areas, such as ensuring that their customer service representatives received adequate training before the big switch on April 1. To avoid facing further backlash, Frontier has to prioritize fixing their mistakes. The company should open service centers where Frontier customer service representatives and technicians would be readily available to answer questions and deliver quick and real solutions.
In order to retain existing customers, Frontier has to offer incentives that will outweigh the negative experiences. This could vary from providing a discount on products to lowering bill rates and offering rebates. Lastly, it's important for Frontier to consider the needs of its customers, and ask for their input on any changes made to service delivery and costs in the future.
It appears that Frontier has expressed its determination in resolving service issues and concerns. For those other cable, Internet, and phone service providers: cover your tracks before having an overhaul and prepare for the worst-and possible tragic consequences.
Cheryl Brown for 47th Assembly District Jose Medina for 61st Assembly District Josie Gonzalez for Supervisor 5th District James Ramos for Supervisor 3rd District All of these candidates have proven track records. They understand the local issues that affect this region such as water, employment, education, public safety, veterans, economic development, transportation, just to name a few. They have participated on regional committees and Commissions. All have a history of service to the community long before seeking elected office. They have been involved in civic and advocacy organizations working to provide a better quality of life for the region and to protect the rights of its citizens. All have experience in governance by having had elected office on school boards, city councils or worked in governmental offices providing services for constituents. All listen to their constituents and yet are not afraid to make the hard and sometimes unpopular decisions for the benefit of the Inland Empire. Most importantly they understand cooperation and are able to set aside party politics to have issues considered and put into legislation.
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Fixing a Rigged Economy
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How Bernie Sanders will fund his plans for economic equality for all.
By Zenei Cortez
residential hopeful Bernie Sanders has known since the onset of his candidacy how to get this country strong again. On the economic front, he knows exactly what it will take to achieve economic justice for all. “Ninety-nine percent of all new income generated today goes to the top 1 percent,” says Bernie. “The top one-tenth of 1 percent owns as much wealth as the bottom 90 percent. Does anybody think that that is the kind of economy this country should have? Do we think it’s moral?”
Leveling the playing field means breaking up huge financial institutions, creating millions of jobs, raising the minimum wage, fighting for pay equality, providing for tuitionfree colleges, guaranteeing affordable health care, expanding Social Security, and more. To fund these initiatives and others that impact family values important to Latinos, this candidate has outlined 5 key economic strategies: (1) Reform the corporate tax code - American corporations will no longer be allowed to defer paying federal income taxes on profits of offshore sub-
sidiaries. They will no longer be able to avoid U.S. taxes by using a tax haven country. Tax breaks for big oil, gas and coal companies will be eliminated. (2) Reform the estate tax – The wealthiest Americans will be made to pay their fair share to strengthen the estate tax. In addition, a new, progressive, estate tax rate structure will be established; a billionaire’s surtax will be added; tax breaks for dynasty trust will be ended; and farmland and conservations easements will be protected. (3) Tax Wall Street speculators - Millions of Americans lost their homes and life savings be-
cause Wall Street gamblers crashed the economy in 2008. This will no longer happen with the creation of a tax on Wall Street to significantly reduce speculation and high frequency trading. (4) Adjust the Social Security Trust Fund - The Social Security payroll tax will be applied to all income above $250,000 in order to expand Social Security benefits and to ensure that Social Security remains solvent for the next 58 years. (5) Reform the personal income tax – There will be no more tax breaks for capital gains and dividends for the wealthy,
higher income tax rates for the richest Americans will be established, and tax deductions for the rich will be limited. As The Nation reported on March 29, 2016: “A Sanders’ economy will be fully capable of growing at healthy rates. But more than just growing, a Sanders’ economy will also deliver standards of well-being for the overwhelming majority of Americans, as well as the environment, in ways that we have not experienced for generations.” This is the candidate who has a clear vision for a better America.
Arreglar una economía amañada
Cómo Bernie Sanders sacará fondos para sus planes de igualdad económica para todos
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l candidato para la presidencia Bernie Sanders ha sabido desde el principio de su campaña cómo fortalecer este país de nuevo. En lo económico, sabe exactamente lo que se requiere para lograr la justicia económica para todos. “El 90 por ciento de los ingresos nuevos generados hoy va para el 1 por ciento en la cima”, afirma Bernie. “Las personas en la décima más alta de este 1 por ciento tiene la misma cantidad de riqueza que todos los del 90 por ciento más bajo. ¿Cree alguien que este tipo de economía es lo mejor para este país? Nos parece moral? Traer la igualdad significa dividir las enormes instituciones financieras, crear millones de empleos, aumentar el salario mínimo, luchar a favor de la equidad de pago, proporcionar
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universidades gratuitas, garantizar cuidados costeables para los niños, expandir el Seguro Social y más. Para pagar estas iniciativas y otras que afectan los valores familiares importantes para los latinos, este candidato ha desglosado 5 estrategias económicas clave: (1) Reformar el código de impuestos corporativos — Las corporaciones estadounidenses ya no podrán diferir el pago de impuestos federales sobre las ganancias de los subsidiarios offshore. Ya no podrán evitar pagar impuestos en Estados Unidos al usar un país que los protege fiscalmente. Se eliminará la exención tributaria para las grandes empresas petroleras, de gas y de carbón. (2) Reformar el impuesto de sucesiones—Los estadounidenses más adinerados tendrán que pagar su parte para fortalecer el impuesto de suce-
siones. Además, se implementará una nueva estructura progresista de impuesto de sucesiones; se agregará una sobretasa a los multimillonarios; se pondrá fin a la exención tributaria para transferencia generacional de bienes (dynasty trusts); y se protegerán las servidumbres de tierras agrícolas y protegidas. (3) Un impuesto sobre los especuladores de Wall Street — Millones de estadounidenses perdieron su vivienda y sus ahorros porque las personas que apuestan en Wall Street quebraron la economía en 2008. Esto ya no sucederá con la creación de un impuesto sobre Wall Street que reduzca de manera significativa las especulaciones y las transacciones bursátiles de alta frecuencia. (4) Ajustar el Fideicomiso del Seguro Social — El impuesto sobre la renta del Seguro Social se aplicará a los ingresos mayores a $250 mil, para expandir
los beneficios del Seguro Social y garantizar que el programa se mantenga solvente durante los próximos 58 años. (5) Reformar el impuesto sobre la renta para personas físicas — Ya no habrá exención fiscal para ganancias de capital ni dividendos para los ricos; se aplicarán tasas más altas de impuestos a los estadounidenses más adinerados y se limitarán las deducciones para los ricos. Como lo reportó The Nation el 29 de marzo de 2016: “Una
economía bajo Sanders tendrá la capacidad total de crecer con una tasa sana. Pero más que solamente crecer, una economía bajo Sanders también proporcionará los estándares de bienestar para la gran mayoría de los estadounidenses, así como para el ambiente, de una forma que hace generaciones no experimentamos”. Es un candidato que tiene una visión clara para un Estados Unidos mejor.
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Mastodons! San Bernardino County Museum’s newest exhibit opens June 11 the prehistoric elephants in the region. The mastodons help round out the Life to Death to Discovery diorama that culminates in a recreated dig to recover mastodon fossils. “Until you’ve stood next to a mastodon, you have no idea just how huge these animals were,” said Melissa Russo, the museum's director, in a news release. “Once kids get a chance to get up close and personal with a mastodon, we’re sure they'll be excited to continue to explore, dream, and discover more about fossils and about our regional natural heritage.” While the exhibit opens to the public June 11, Museum Associa-
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The San Bernardino County Museum will unveil its newest exhibit, Mastodon! June 11. The exhibit features a mother mastodon, a calf and information on several of the prehistoric elephants that roamed San Bernardino County during the Ice Age.
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t’s huge. It’s harry. It’s millions of years old.
The San Bernardino County Museum is getting ready to unveil its ‘largest’ exhibit June 11 — Mastodons! Museum visitors can stroll
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through the Hall of Geology and Paleontology and step back into the Ice Age with the time’s largest mammals and learn all about the elephants — prehistoric mastodons, mammoths, and gomphotheres — that once roamed San Bernardino County, said museum spokeswoman, Jennifer Reynolds. “Several mastodon and prehistoric elephant fossils have been in
the San Bernardino County and we’re very excited to introduce the mastodon and the fossil exhibit, they go hand in hand. I feel (the exhibit) is really going to give people a good sense of what the Ice Age must have been like in the county.” The new exhibit, at the entrance of the Geology Hall, will feature a full-size mastodon mother and calf along with new information about
tion members will get a sneak peak of the unveiling June 10. The family-style party includes a barbeque picnic and a screening of Ice Age. The event is also open to those who join the association the day of, Reynolds said. The San Bernardino County Museum is at 2024 Orange Tree Lane in Redlands . General admission is $10 for adults, $8 for military personnel and seniors, $7 for students and $5 for children 5 to 12. To learn more, call 909-307-2669 or visit the museum online at www.sbcountymuseum.org.
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Tzu-Chi clinic serves over 100 residents at Indian Springs High School
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By Anthony Victoria
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A family consults with a doctor during the tzu chi Foundation’s health clinic at indian Springs high School on Sunday.
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the cafeteria hall at indian Springs high School, where the clinic took place.
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undreds of people were given medical, dental, and acupuncture treatment during a health clinic at Indian Springs High School on Sunday. According to Tzu-Chi Foundation Western Region Associate Director Andrew Lin, residents began to line up as early 6 a.m. to receive treatment. “It’s important that we continue to help provide these health services to our community,” said Tzu-Chi Foundation representative Andrew Lin. The clinic, held periodically by the Tzu-Chi Foundation, is organized by professional volunteers and students. Indian Springs has held the clinic since 2014. Founded in 1966 by Buddhist monk Cheng Yen in Taiwan, the Buddhist faith-based organization believes in love and compassion through action. The foundation in two decades has provided free health services to 20,000 people in the San Bernardino community, according to Cal State San Bernardino Dean Emeritus Dr. Tom Rivera. Lin said the majority of residents who benefit from TzuChi’s services are Latino. According to San Bernardino
County’s 2015 Community Indicators Report, they are the ethnic that is the most uninsured at 25 percent. In addition, adults ages 18-64 make up around 54 percent of uninsured residents in the region. “This event is a fantastic way to support the community,” Rivera said. “We know these residents can benefit tremendously from Tzu-Chi’s services.” San Bernardino resident Francisco Castrellon, 59, explained he was dropped of by his daughter early in the morning to receive a physical and have a dental check-up. He said waiting in line was definitely worth it. “I think this was a great event for our people,” said Castrellon. “It’s important for Latinos to know that these clinics take place in our community. Many of us lack the information or the resources to receive good healthcare. I will make sure to let my neighbors know about this next time.” Lin said the next Tzu-Chi Health Clinic will take place on Sunday August 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Indian Springs High School.
Immigrants in Detention: A three part series
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Part III: The ramifications of confinement
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Minerva chavez’s husband, Jhoanthan Vilmar Bernal Sanchez, was in detention for over two months. She was forced to sustain herself by selling off a family car and selling tamales from her home. Both chavez and Sanchez have accumulated over $20,000 in debt due to bail and legal fees.
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By Anthony Victoria
hoanthan Vilmar Bernal Sanchez was giving his brother’s friend a ride back from San Diego when they were apprehended by Border Patrol on the Interstate 8 freeway back on March 7. The 29-year-old native of Sinaloa, Mexico said he was transported to the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) office in Imperial Beach, and subsequently handed over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). By March 16, Sanchez was at the Adelanto Detention Facility’s housing unit ‘West 5 Bravo’-among the approximate 1,900 detainees held for offenses ranging from illegal entry to more severe criminal offenses. He said he was never given an explanation as to why he was arrested. “They [CBP] never told me their motives. Next thing you know, my hands were up, I was asked questions about my residency status, and at the end, my car was towed.” Back at home in Moreno Valley, his wife Minerva Chavez, 38--a mother of five children--became worried of her husband’s fate. Undergoing dialysis for a failed kidney, Chavez is unable to work; Jhoanthan's detention made things more difficult. “We always see these things on the news,” Chavez said. “It’s very different when one goes through it themselves.” Indebted due to bail and legal fees, Sanchez and Chavez sought help from Emilio Amaya, a Board of Immigration Appeals Accredited representative who also serves as the executive director of the San Bernardino Community Service Center. Through Amaya, Sanchez and Chavez received information on legal resources and financial support through fundraising efforts. It provided them with some hope.
Forced to sell tamales out of her home and sell her car, Chavez made it clear she was willing to do whatever possible to ensure her husband was released. “There was no one present to sustain the household. For a while, we were sustaining ourselves with his tax return.” Amaya affirmed that the majority of the people detained in Adelanto are men who are the heads of their households. He believes the disintegration of families--caused by the detention of immigrants--only puts more responsibility on the taxpayer. “Families have to go to extreme measures,” Amaya said. “One of the consequences of prolonged detention is the lack of income families attain. As a result, we all end up paying for the problem. If these people are forced to receive public assistance, that’s a burden on us taxpayers, which frankly could be avoided if we stop incarcerating immigrants.” Immigration Attorney Russell Jauregui, who has his own practice in the City of Colton, said separation causes psychological and emotional distress for families.
“If the person detained is a [parent], the children suffer,” he said. “They’re used to being bundled with their parents. This is some“I thought of leaving,” exclaimed thing that really hurts our commuSanchez. “It was too much to be in nities.” there for a long time. But I know I’ll make it.” Groups, leaders hoping to shut down Adelanto and other detenLegal challenges contributes to tion centers disarray among immigrant fam-
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Some immigrants like Sanchez and Chavez do not have the appropriate resources to navigate through legal proceedings. According to the Community Initiatives for Visiting Immigrants in Confinement (CIVIC) Executive Director Christina Fialho, 84 percent of detainees lack legal representation. “Our immigration detention system is supposedly a civil form of confinement,” said Fialho. “People don’t have the safeguards of the criminal justice system, such as the right to a court-appointed attorney or access to free phone calls. There isn’t that same level of due process or counsel, which are America’s most- treasured ideals.” As a result, many detainees struggle to present lawful explanations that may help their cause. Sanchez was facing possible deportation if no action was taken on his case by May 25. His previously hired attorney failed to be prepared in time to provide legal counsel during a court hearing on April 13-causing a delay and prolonging his detention. “Our former attorney simply wasted our time,” explained Sanchez. “He didn’t help us with anything.” Fortunately for Sanchez, he received an extension, while seeking another lawyer. However, his court date was again postponed due to a Chickenpox outbreak at the Adelanto facility on April 19. After several postponements, he posted bail on May 5 and was released from detention on May 16. His fees currently stand at an approximate $21,000. “It’s a very complicated system,” Sanchez responded.
Senator Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) has introduced a bill that will prohibit corporations from establishing immigration detention centers across the state. If approved by both legislative houses, it will require for other facilities to uphold ICE’s Operations Performance Based National Detention Standards that gives guidance on the basic health and safety procedures that should be upheld. Moreover, it will allow detainees to file civil actions against the facility’s operator if their rights are violated. “Since 2003 there have been over 100 deaths in these facilities,” the bill states. “While there are federal detention standards meant to govern the care and treatment of immigrant detainees, these standards are not legally enforceable and there is little to no recourse if they are violated.”
According to CIVIC Independent Monitoring and Policy Advocate Victoria Mena, private detention centers in the state, such as the GEO Group Inc. operated Adelanto and Mesa Verde Detention Facilities, could be permanently closed as a result. “This will be a huge victory for us,” Mena said. “We could see through the behaviors at Adelanto that there is a lot of neglect. Moving forward I think we should begin to see some justice.” GEO declined to comment. ICE spokesperson Virginia Kice explained that the federal agency has a zero tolerance policy for any kind of abusive or inappropriate behavior in its facilities. “The Department of Homeland Security Office of the Inspector General (DHS OIG) and ICE’s Of-
fice of Professional Responsibility investigate all allegations of abuse or other misconduct and take appropriate action when such allegations are substantiated,” she responded in a written statement. “The contact information is displayed throughout the agency’s offices and detention facilities.” Amaya said he is in full support
of Lara’s legislation. “California is leading the way in showing the nation how to properly treat its immigrant population,” said Amaya. “We are fully opposed to having private detention centers in our state. They have only exacerbated issues in our community, at the benefit of others.”
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From left to right: San Bernardino community Service center outreach Specialist carlos Avalos, immigration Appeals Accredited representative Laura ruiz, Paralegal hank ramey, Legal resources coordinator Jose Daniel Guzman, and immigration Appeals Accredited representative Emilio Amaya.
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Grand Terrace's Olmos says one goal remains in her remarkable high school softball career
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Melanie Olmos (center) pictured with her parents, Javier and Kathleen Olmos at recent Ken Hubbs Award Ceremony.
By Harvey M. Kahn
rand Terrace High School national softball player of the year candidate Melanie Olmos could be a candidate for teenage humanitarian of the year, too. Olmos has been named Sunkist League Pitcher MVP four years while leading her powerful Grand Terrace team to three conference titles in the four year existence of the Titan's
softball program. Some prep ranking services have Grand Terrace ranked among the top ten in the nation. Olmos is hoping to lead the Titans to a CIF championship, something that slipped away last year when they lost 5-4 to La Serna in the southern section championship game. Olmos likes to talk about the other pitcher on her team, Ysenia Morrison. "I Love sharing the pitching duties with
Ysenia. She is just as good as me. Next year, she will be really something." The two have combined this season for a 261 record and 0.39 ERA. Olmos has won over 70 games in four years at GTH. Without ever mentioning her volumes of accomplishments, Olmos transitions onto the topic of helping others. She will prepare further by majoring in child development at the University of Oklahoma, where she will play next year on full scholarship. Olmos can be seen interacting with low income and homeless people who come to her St. Catherine's Church in Riverside. When ever she can, she helps provide food and blankets to people. "I wish I could do more. I wish this world could do more," said Olmos. "They are happy for the smile we give them. I have a roof over my head and I appreciate it. Their situation touches me. They say nothing. It's real." Olmos adds that money can not buy talent or championships. She feels that local softball teams are just as good as the more affluent South Orange County teams. Despite facing adult-sized situations, Olmos did not hide her teenage ambition of winning a southern section high school softball championship. She has won some private titles playing for the Huntington Beach Firecracker 18U travel ball team, but explained that winning at high school level means a lot more. Olmos said travel ball is where you can earn a college scholarship but high school is where you prepare for college. "Like college, you see the girls on your high school team at school everyday. I see my travel ball team only when we play. Travel ball is more relaxed. High school softball is very competitive." She did say that having older sisters who played ahead of her has been a help. Brandice Olmos is a jun-
ior on the Eastern Michigan University team and Nadine played at Kaiser HS. Olmos is a three-time AllSan Bernardino player and twotime, 1st team All-CIF Division 3 selection. She found out about being picked her school's 2016 Ken Hubbs Award winner as part of a prank set up by school administrators. She was called into the office where she was led to believe she might be disciplined. "The drama never stopped. They let me sit there. I got confused. Then I was told I won the Hubbs Award. I had no idea what that was. Now I do. It was amazing." Olmos played on Grand Terrace's first ever team in 2013 with Danielle Pico, Marissa Jauregui and Jocelyn Betancourt, who all will also graduate to play on college scholarships. "Colton beat us in our first year for the Sunkist championship. The atmosphere at Colton was crazy and we
Melanie Olmos in action.
weren't used to it. We won the league title the next three years and Colton has not beat us since." Olmos said she knew that Colton was once a perennial power. Olmos pointed out that her Grand Terrace HS team is now considered one of the best to play in San Bernardino County. In addition to her senior teammates, many juniors and sophomores have verbally committed to play on scholarship. Eliyah Flores, a junior will join Olmos at Oklahoma. Others who will play at D-1 collages are: Morgan Parsons; Alyssa Graham; Lilly Bishop; and sophomore Alycia Flores. Before anyone goes to college, they want to win this week at Burbank Burroughs HS in the semifinals and then make a return trip to Deanna Manning Stadium this Saturday (June 4) to play at Colonel Bill Barber Park, Irvine.
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I.E. Revisited: $100 and Winner Take All!
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Bobby Joe Holeman and his 1929 Model A Coupe. By Bobby Joe Holeman
here I was chillin’ with some people I really didn’t know, sitting in the parking lot of The Original Mc Donald’s on E street in San Bernardino in my 1929 Model A Coupe when a guy who was cruising through the parking lot stuck his head out of the window of his 56’ Chevy and announced, “Burchurd is racing someone for a $100 out on Greenspot Road!” Now, $100 was a lot of money back in 1965 and to race someone, a mystery driver for that matter, was unheard of! The handful of people who were leaning on their cars and telling stories, quickly started getting into their cars and speeding out of the parking lot turning right on E street heading south. Me being from Rialto, which is 5 miles due west from San Bernardino on Route 66,
knew who Burchurd was but I didn’t know where Greenspot Road was located. John Burchurd was from Rialto as well, and was the “baddest Ford Street Racer” in the Southern California. So when you said, “Fastest Ford in SoCal” everybody said, “John Burchurd!” My dad and I built my Model A from the ground up, and it was all stock original with the 4 Banger motor and 3 speed transmission, but I had put some big racing slicks on the rear and taken a couple of leafs out of the front spring to give it a rake. So, unlike the other people who sped out of the McDonald’s parking lot, I chug, chug, chugged out and down E to 5th. When I finally reached Greenspot Road I noticed up the road a number of car headlights off in the distant at the top of a slow inclining hill, and when I got to the top I saw everyone from McDonald’s was there, including Burchurd!
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I finally got my car turned around and on the side of the road, and like everyone else including Burchurd, waited for the Mystery Street Racer to arrive. Then suddenly, two headlights came into focus. As the vehicle came closer, you could see that it was towing a car on a trailer — a 64’ Blown and Ejected Corvette named, “Daniel Boone” — strictly a drag racer. John Burchurd was driving a street legal 64’ Ford Two Door Hardtop with a punched out 427 cu. In. motor with two four barrel carburetors, racing cam, fiber glass front end and a 4 speed transmission, which was very, very fast on the street! We all knew Burchurd couldn’t win. He even knew he didn’t have a chance, but the money was held and the race was on! Burchurd stayed with him for the first 400-500 feet, but Daniel Boone ran away after that.
Heroes Assemble at the San Bernardino County Library
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he San Bernardino County Library invites you to strengthen your superpowers and participate in our Summer Reading Program: Heroes Assemble! Throughout the summer, we will be hosting amazing programs and activities as well as giving away fantastic rewards at all 32 of our branch libraries. Participating is easy: fly in to your local San Bernardino County Library to sign-up and become part of this read for rewards program to earn exciting weekly incentives. Reading for rewards is just the beginning. The Library will be hosting various super hero-themed programs including storytime, crafts, discovery time as well as awesome performers who provide exciting, entertaining and educational shows the whole family can enjoy. The Summer Reading Program is open to all ages so come on in and sign up the entire
family. The best part - this program is absolutely free! The fun doesn't stop there. The County Library will offer special drawings for children and teens who meet the County Library Reading Challenge. The children's challenge is to read at least 45 books or the equivalent in pages and minutes to receive a ticket. For teens, the challenge is to read at least eight books or the equivalent to get a ticket. New this year: each kid and teen who reached the challenge will receive a ticket for a chance to win a Kindle Fire 7" tablet at their branch library. Also, for every 25 items checked out this summer, receive a ticket for our countywide drawing to win one of the grand prizes which include Samsung Galaxy Tablets, a WiiU gaming system, a super hero-themed bike, and a kids Spider-Man Dune Buggy. Check out the San Bernardino County Library website for details
on the kick-off events and program information. Come sign up for the program and be a part of our Summer of Reading Challenge to increase summer reading participation among youth by 15 percent throughout the county. The San Bernardino County Library System is a dynamic network of 32 branch libraries that serves a diverse population over a vast geographic area. The County library system strives to provide equal access to information, technology, programs, and services for all people who call San Bernardino County home. The library plays a key role in the achievement of the Countywide Vision, by contributing to educational, cultural, and historical development of our County community. For more information on the San Bernardino County Library system, please visit http://www.sbclib.org/ or call (909) 387-2220.
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Greenspot Road in Highland was the place to race in 1965.
What a wonderful race to remember! Do you have any drag race stories from the 60s that still rev up your engine or any other memories you’d like to revisit? Send memories, questions or comments my way: I.E. Revisited - Bobby Joe Holman
302 N. Riverside Ave. Rialto, CA 92376 Or email bobbyjoeholman@gmail.com. Join me next week, when we’ll talk about Those Bushmen who later became The Bush! Heart To Harp, Bobby Joe Holman
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