Inland Empire Weekly June 11 2015 by IECN

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Vol 10, NO. 43

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Little Caesars feeds Redlands, Inland-area hungry

Colton resident headed to

#operation snacksack to feed homeless in San Bernardino A7

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Crowds lined up outside the Salvation Army in Redlands last week as Little Caesars Love Kitchen offered up free pizza to hungry locals.

hot slices of pizza to all passing some making a second round for through the Alta Street Salvation an additional slice. ittle Caesars Love Kitchen Army. rolled through Redlands The event brought out several Love Kitchen, cont. on next pg. recently, serving up fresh, families and individuals, with

By Yazmin Alvarez

Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council invite families to get out for National Outdoors Day

Kick-off Summer with Critter Camp A15

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Special Olympics

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The Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council are hosting a free open house and activity event June 13 in Idyllwild as part of National Outdoors Day.

By Yazmin Alvarez

he Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council are inviting families to experience nature at its fullest during an

open house event at Camp Azalea Trails in Idyllwild on Saturday. The open house, held in conjunction with National Get Outdoors Day— GO Day, will offer families an opportunity to experience out-

door activities as a way to stay active, healthy and reconnect youngsters with the great outdoors. GO Day, cont. on next pg.

Summer Games

enny Skinner, a Colton resident, is heading to Long Beach this weekend to participate in the 2015 Special Olympics Summer Games. Representing Team USA, Skinner will take part in Bocce Ball during the games.

June is Jumpin’

kicks off in Redlands

he Surfin’ State Street Car Cruise, the first event in the City of Redlands’ June is Jumpin’ series will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 12, on downtown State Street from Orange to Redlands Boulevard. On June 13, the summer fun continues from 9 to 11 a.m. with Broadway & Brunch. Attendees will enjoy a delicious brunch prepared by local culinary artist, Simply Fancy Cuisine with fresh foods and produce from the same local farmers found every week at Market Night and the downtown Saturday Farmers' Market. After dining and a brief culinary presentation, the Redlands Community Music Association will introduce talented musicians who will perform classic Broadway tunes. This event will be held in the beautiful Mission Gables house, and is limited to 80 guests. To reserve a seat call the Redlands Community Center at (909)798-7572.

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Dozens of locals enjoyed a hot meal provided through Little Caesars Love Kitchen, a mobile kitchen supported by local franchise owners in an effort to help feed the hungry. More than 160 slices were served up in Redlands during an Inland-area stop June 3. Love Kitchen cont. from front

The next Inland-area stop on the list was Riverside, he added. “Everyone gets a chance to eat.” The Love Kitchen, supported by Little Caesars franchises across the U.S. and Canada, was founded in 1985 and has fed nearly 3 million people in 48 states and four Canadian provinces, according to a news release. In addition to making stops throughout local cities to feed the hungry and homeless, the mobile unit has also provided relief to victims and rescue workers of several disasters, said the release.

Above: Employees from Little Caesars on Citrus Avenue volunteered their time to help bake about 40 pizzas to feed the hungry. The pizzas were cooked inside the mobile unit and all products were donated by the Redlands store. Below: Families took some time after enjoying a hot slice of pizza to pose next to Little Caesars Love Kitchen, a traveling mobile kitchen making stops throughout the U.S. to help feed the hungry.

“If we have extra, we won’t turn them away,” said Moreno. Three volunteers from Little Caesars’ Citrus Avenue location helped churn out 40 pizza pies from the big-rig-style kitchen on wheels, making 160 cheesy slices available to feed hungry stomachs. The pizza was baked inside the truck and served out of a window, food-truck style. “You never know when someone will have their next hot meal,” said rig operator Rick Moreno. “And seeing people eat a fresh hot meal has been the greatest satisfaction from all this.” The food and labor costs for the Love Kitchen are donated by local Little Caesars franchise owners, Moreno said, with Redlands’ hot Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter meal event made possible by the with Inland Empire Community Newspapers and can be reached Citrus Avenue Little Caesars. at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com.

GO Day, cont. from front

As part of the GO Day event, families can enjoy hiking, participate in a craft activities, and even try their hand at archery. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the grounds. Free cookies and punch will be provided at the site. The pilot effort of National Get Outdoors Day was launched June 14, 2008 in efforts to connect families and especially children with nature and active lifestyles, according to a Council news release. Camp Azalea Trails is located in the San Jacinto Mountains near Idyllwild and is owned and operated by Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council. Summer programs are offered for all girls ages 7-17. To learn more about the open house event, call the Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council at 909-3076555 or visit the Council at 751 Plum Lane in Redlands.

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Activities at National Get Outdoors Day in Idyllwild will include archery, hiking and other outdoor fun.

COURTESY PHOTO/GIRL SCOUTS SAN GORGONIO COUNCIL

Families will have an opportunity to participate in outdoor crafts during an open house at Camp Azalea Trails in the San Jacinto Mountains.

Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter with Inland Empire Community Newspapers and can be reached at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com.

Gloria’s Corner

Neighborhood Housing, Operation New Hope, Project Fighting Chance and Young Visionaries Youth Leadership Academy. Congratulations to the students involved for all their hard work.

Gloria Macias Harrison

Youth Grantmakers: The Community Foundation of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties six years ago initiated and financially seeded a new program to educate the next generation of leaders so they can understand what it means to be responsible members of society through philanthropy. High school students chosen from throughout the community are brought together for a nine month period to learn what it means to assess the needs of a community and the steps required to make wise choices in spreading limited charitable resources. The program started in Riverside and this year expanded to include San Bernardino, the High Desert and the Coachella Valley. The students in the program have allocated over $100,000 over the past six years. In San Bernardino eighteen students were chosen for the 2014-15 Youth Grantmakers Program. The students included: Carmen Avila, San Bernardino High School; Caroline Brown, Aquinas High School; Jordan Brown, Middle College; Miriam Cohn, Aquinas High School; Danielle Del Los Santos, Aquinas High School; Mercedes Elvine, San Gorgonio High School; Khaeryst Estrella, Aquinas High School; Citialli Gonzalez, San Bernardino High School; Mela Graves, Cajon High School; Vivian Gutierrez, San Bernardino High School; Ernesto Ocegueda, San Bernardino High School; Carmelita Robinson, Pacific High School; Jonathan Rodgers, Cajon High School; Arlington Rodgers III, Cajon High School; Joshua Thompson, Pacific High School; Briana Villanueva, San Gorgonio High School; Henry Widdecombe, Aquinas High School; and Treneta Wilkes, Cajon High School. These young people meet with local organizations, assess and measure requests for support and through rigorous engagement, analyzed and reached consensus to determine the eight grants awarded this year. The groups benefiting from the Youth Grantmakers grants are: Inland Empire Red Cross, Bing Wong Elementary, Inland Empire Burn Unit, Foothill Family Shelter, Inland Empire

Water Conservation Tips: Every week I will feature some water conservation tips to help residents start to reduce the water consumption we are all required to do. Here are three tips for outdoor water conservation: 1. Use a broom to sweep sidewalks and driveways, instead of a garden hose. 2. When mowing the lawn, leave the clippings on the lawn as mulch. This protects the roots from the heat and holds in moisture so the lawn does not need to be watered as often. 3. Check outdoor water faucets for leaks. Fixing leaks saves water and money. Because California is experiencing a severe drought, there are rebate programs available to residents through the water department. Check with your water department before purchasing any equipment to see what is available. Save the Date:

Fridays & Saturday's, June 12 - July 25 - the San Bernardino Parks and Recreation Department offers a Summer Youth Tennis Program for 6 to 17 year olds from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays. Lessons are $10 for 6 weeks at 1494 E. Art Townsend Dr. (corner of 3rd & Del Rosa). Tennis rackets and balls are provided. For information call: Liz Cole 909.805.1113

Saturday/Sunday, June 13 & 14, the American Cancer Society presents Relay for Life of San Bernardino at Cajon High School from Saturday at 9 a.m. to Sunday 9 a.m. This is a community event that supports the mission of the American Cancer Society and celebrates survivors and their caretakers, remembers loved ones who lost their battle and educates the public to fight back through healthy lifestyles and early prevention. For information call: Denise Desirello at 951.675.3198, email: denise.desirello@cancer.org or v i s i t : hhp://RelayForLife.org/sanbernardinoCa

Friday, June 19 - the Arrowhead United Way Women's Leadership Council will hold its Quarterly Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. At the Bank of America Downtown, 303 North D Street, San Bernardino. For information call Gretchen Strutzenberg at 909.884.9441 or email WLCAdmin@ahuw.org

Monday to Friday, June 15 to 19 - the Humane Society of the San Bernardino Valley will host its Annual Critter Camp - This is a week-long interactive learning experience for students entering the second, third, fourth and fifth grades. Through this hands-on camp, children learn the impor-

tance of bugs, marsupials and therapy and service animals: the difference between wild and tame animals plus animal art. For fee information, assistance and to register call: 909.380.7844 or visit www.hssbv.org or stop by the Humane Society office, 374 W. Orange Show Rd. For questions call Jill A. Henderson at 909.386.1400 ext. 224

Friday, June 19 - the City of San Bernardino presents Movie Nights in the Park featuring Million Dollar Arm at the Ruben Campos Park, 1717 W. 5th Street. Families are encouraged to bring a picnic, blankets and chairs to enjoy a free movie on the big screen. Premovie activities start at 6 p.m. with movie starting at dusk. No glass, alcohol, animals or umbrellas are allowed. For information call: 909.384.5421

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Friday, June 26 - the San Bernardino Symphony conducted by Frank Fetta present Mosaico Music Festival at 8:15 p.m. The concert features a symphonic tribute to Mexican composer Augustine Lara and other Latin American classics. The concert will also feature Mateo Oliva's Mosaico National, a symphonic celebration of folk themes from throughout the regions of Mexico. Soloists are mezzo-soprano Ana Gonzalez and tenor Gustavo Hernandez and the Ballet Folklorico de Los Angeles.

Saturday, June 27 - Habitat for Humanity San Bernardino Area, Inc. presents a Flapjack Fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Applebee's, 2046 W. Redlands Blvd, Redlands. Raffles and other fun activities are planned. For tickets and information visit the Restore at 25948 Business Center Saturday, June 20 - the 2015 Drive, Redlands or call: CommUnity Festival will occur 909.478.1176 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Perris Hill Park in San Bernardino. Saturday, June 27 - the city of The free event will feature local San Bernardino presents a Free music performances, live art, civic Car Show from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 lounge, children’s activities, yoga p.m. The event is part of welcomfitness classes, vendors, raffles, ing of the 2015 Hemmings Motor food vendors and much more. Or- News Great Race. The day's ganizers are Generation Now. events include: Parade of Patriots, Chili Cook-off, live music, gourSaturday, June 20 - the Diocese met food trucks, and many more of San Bernardino presents the activities. For information contact San Bernardino Juneteenth Festi- the Parks and Recreation Departval Family Affair from noon to 5 ment at 909.384.5233 or visit: p.m. at the Anne Shirrell Park (cor- www.sbgreatrace.com ner of Baseline and California Streets). This free family event Sunday, June 28 - the San will feature music, food, activities Bernardino Sunset Rotary Club and the opportunity to unite and presents TINMAN Triathlon & 5k celebrate the rich heritage of all plus KIDS Triathlon and Tricycle people of African descent. For in- Race. This event supports Rotary scholarships and local and internaformation call: 909.658.9550 tional projects. For information call: 909.237.9368 or visit www.rotarytinman.org

Tuesday, June 30 - the Associates of the Redlands Bowl present a recital performance by the winners of the 64th Annual Young Artists Auditions. Young artists featured are: Baritone Justin Brunette, Harpist Claire Elias, Violinists Kevin Miura, Leonard Chong, and Bradley Bascon, and Pianists Siyuan Liu and Jonathan Mamora. Performance starts at 8:15 p.m. at the Redlands Bowl, 25 Grant Street, Redlands, CA. For information call: 909.793.7316 or visit www.redlandsbowl.org

Tuesday, July 7 - the Food Policy Advisory Council of the Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County will meet from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 1106 N. La Cadena Drive, Colton. Guest speaker is Jared Call, Managing Advocate of California Food Policy Advocates, who will speak on the legislative agenda of the group and updates on current programs such as Summer Meals Program. For information visit the California Food Advocates website at http://CPA.net/

Favorite Quote: "We never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the old model obsolete" Buckminister Fuller

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

OPINION&LETTERS Page A4 • June 11, 2015 • Inland Empire Community Newspapers

Yazmin Alvarez

Summer brings fun for families, camps for kids

chool’s out!

For kids and teens this means no more waking up early for class and the dreaded piles of homework. For parents, summertime translates to the kids sleeping in until noon, chores piling up and summer brain drain. Fear no more. Plenty of activities are abound in the Inland-area to keep families busy and children of all ages both mentally and physically active. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside offers a few options to keep kids going this summer. The Club is fighting the “summer slide” with Summer Brain Gain, an interactive learning program. Along with Summer Brain Gain, the Club is offering summer day camp June 15-Aug. 6; Camp Einstein, a math and science overnight camp, July 23-26 for boys and July 30-Aug. 2 for girls. A $20 yearly membership fee must be paid to participate in the camps. Day camp is for ages 5 to 14, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Hansberger Clubhouse in Redlands, the Club’s Waterman Gardens public housing site in San Bernardino and the Casitas del Valle public housing site in Moreno Valley. Cost is $100 per week per child. Scholarships and early-bird discounts are available. Day campers can go on field trips and participate in special activities. Trip destinations include the Burrage Mansion, Riley’s Farm in Oak Glen, Yucaipa Re-

gional Park, the Riverside Art Museum and Splash Kingdom Waterpark. At the mansion, campers can do the ropes course, ride bikes and learn to cook. Special activities at the clubhouse include LEGO robotics and a PGA golf program. Camp Einstein focuses on STEM, science, technology, engineering and math. The camp is held at the Burrage Mansion in Redlands and is open to children ages 7 to 14. Cost is $150 per child. Camp registration forms are posted at www.BeGreatIE.org, and are available at the Hansberger Clubhouse, 1251 Clay St., Redlands. For more information on the camps, call (888) 8226535. Looking to keep the family busy and enjoy summertime fun together? Head over to Knott’s Berry Farm for a complete summer line up of entertainment. For the little ones, try out Charlie Brown’s Happy Campers Camp Snoopy Theatre: Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, their friend JT, and that dancing beagle, Snoopy will take the stage in a show that’s sure to make an outdoorsman out of anybody! Shows run daily June 14 – September 1. Looking to earn cool points? The Amusement Park is debuting a handful of new shows including: Blockbuster Beagle!...on ice at the Charles M. Schulz Theatre Snoopy and his Peanuts buddies "go Hollywood" in a brand new ice show adventure. Shows run daily (except on Wednesdays) throughout the summer through August 23. Vertical Impact at Calico Square Stage- Extreme stunts with high flying acrobats -enough said. The high energy show combines trampoline stunts, BMX riders, skaters, dancers, and aerialists. Every show ends with an informal meet & greet for guests with the entire cast on stage. Shows run through August 23; no shows on Mondays & Tuesdays. Vertical Impact: Geared Up! at Calico Square Stage- Daytime extreme sports not enough? The fun continues after dark with the latest hits, biggest tricks and special electrified effects. "DJ Nytemadness” keeps the party going mixing the current EDM (electronic dance music), dance & pop hits after each show and guests can be part of the fun! Shows run through August 23; no shows on Mondays & Tuesdays.

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Young athletes shouldn’t put up with cheating

I’m from the baby-boom generation, with a different mindset on how sports influences our lives. For example, approximately seven years ago, a young, upcoming pitching prospect lived next door to me in San Pedro. At the time, he was in the Pittsburgh Pirates farm system. He now pitches for the Oakland A’s on their active roster. He since has moved out of San Pedro, as I have also.

Athletes used to hone their craft through discipline, sportsmanship, professionalism and respect. It has now become more convoluted, with money, fame, sex, drugs, scandals, domestic violence and criminal activities. Society has grown tolerant of these evils, while the media glamorizes and feeds the frenzy.

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Our children become more exposed to these problems and forget the reasons why they signed up for a sport activity in the first place. Parents become so addicted and obsessed with sports that they negatively impact their children’s perception and attitude towards sports.

If there are lessons to be found in sports today, we should ask the now infamous and controversial athletes what drove them in and out of it. Cielo Guzman Baldwin Park

ishment for all people, not just the comes more inefficient. Streampoor. lining government by reducing its size will make it more efficient, My solution is to enact a perma- and demanding that all civil sernent law that puts a reasonable cap vants be accountable for their acon these fines at all levels of gov- tions or inactions will help all ernment. These fines are just an- economic levels, businesses and other sign of a system of quality of life. “That government government that wants more and governs best that governs least” is more money to feed itself and its more applicable than ever. Their answer is to either provide ever-expanding bureaucracy. The an 18-month amnesty or drasti- real solution to their greed is to reHayden Lening cally reduced penalties for these duce the size of government. Claremont tickets for the poor. I feel that these escalating fines are a pun- As a bureaucracy grows, it be-

Why not split Iraq into several regions?

Elizabeth Kerr’s letter on Iraq many Sunni and Shiite Muslims was right on track! As she noted, have hated each other for almost 1,500 years. However, many of us in the West should not be smug.

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The future lessons taught from sports are being built on a very weak foundation. Our future generations will think nothing about cheaters, which will lead to the deHe still answered with his origi- mise of respect and integrity in sports. nal answer.

Gov. Jerry Brown and at least one lawmaker in Sacramento want to provide “amnesty” for poor people who have huge traffic ticket fines. They feel (as does the American Civil Liberties Union) that the poor are being singled out for economic punishment not fitting the crime.

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Although he made it to the major league, the mindset of the younger generation seems to be just turning the other cheek.

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I then explained my point of view to him — that he was trying to make a professional living for himself by pitching in the major leagues and that his chances could be taken away if there was a hitter on steroids, slamming all of his best pitches.

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One day, I had a conversation with him on his feelings about I would never stand for a situahigh-profile major league tion where someone was cheating ballplayers using steroids. He said and the result became the loss of “I don’t have a problem with it.” I my future.

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Why were religious Christians fighting each other in Northern Ireland? While most of the population doesn’t think about the Sunni-Shite split, our government leaders should have understood this and not led us into the second Iraq war. All is not bad news: We did not invade Syria nor support the “elected” Muslim Brotherhood of

Eqypt. The lesser evil solution: In the past, India split into Pakistan and later, Bangladesh. For better or worse, Israel was carved out of the Middle East.

We should now support a Kurdistan, Sunnistan and a Shiitestan out of the mess that is now Iraq. It’s likely these new independent nations, in their self-interest, would then unite in the fight against ISIS. Dan Johnson Redlands

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Words to Think About: Redlands Community Centers Upcoming The Many Gifts in Life Activities Inland Empire Community Newspapers • June 11, 2015 • Page A5

By G. W. Abersold Ph.D.

ast Christmas I was given a Daily Devotional book as a gift. It contained a daily comment taken from several of Pope Francis’ homilies. The May 27, 2015 devotional was titled, Living A Gift. In it he said, “To live life is a gift, a gift to be given-not a treasure to be stored away.” He compared this way of living to the words of Jesus, “Greater love has no man than this, that man lay down his life for his friends.” (Gospel of John 15:13) I’ve thought of these words for some time, particularly in the ways of what we have to share or to give to others. Again particularly to those whom we love. What is there about us that we can give? I suggest six ideas. 1. THE GIFT OF LOVE. A great poet, Rod McKuen, has aptly said, “There is no harm in not being loved, only in not loving.” To let our loved ones, particularly our children, know that they are really loved, is a gift like no other. Stella and I never finish a phone conversation with any of our kids, without saying, “I love you.” I read a line the other day. “I want to be the kind of man that my dog thinks I am.” I’ve changed it to, “I want to love my kids as much as they think I do.” 2. THE GIFT OF ENCOURAGEMENT. I’ve met many adults in my

work as a therapist that grew up under a cloud of negative abuse-of discouragement. They could never measure up to the expectations of their parents or of other significant others. Encouragement is a major factor in molding a confident and compassionate ego. 3. THE GIFT OF TIME. I read a comment by one of my many Literary Mentors. He said to the affect that he never met a man that was facing the end of his life that said, “I wish I had spent more time on the job.” He went on to say, “I’ve met hundreds that said they wish they had spent more time with their families.” Time is a priceless gift. More valuable than silver, gold, bank accounts or stocks. Spend your time wisely by making it a gift given. 4. THE GIFT OF EXAMPLE. The influence of example is contagious-from generation to another. The older I get-now 87- my memory turns to the example of my father. I think of him often. I grew up in the Great Depression; without a mother; he raised me, so his example was a strong influence. Thriftiness. He began with a Christmas saving account. Reading. He provided books from religious to novels. Religion. He took me to church every Sunday. Hard work. He started me with a paper route and then with him at a foundry. Music. At age nine he bought me a cornet and made me practice. Friends. He cultivated many and encouraged me to have them. Amazingly. My daughters have most of the traits of me and my Dad. 5. THE GIFT OF ENERGY. And curiosity is indigenous to me. Casualness, blandness, indifference are not me. The Gift of energy is mine to give. Intensity, diligence, succeeding, loyalty and even being early are my personal characteristics. I consider these traits to be gifts.

My motto for living is words written by James Baldwin. “The challenge of living is to be present in everything we do. From baking bread to making love.” This is the ultimate expression of energy. It is a gift of life. 6. THE GIFT OF PERSEVERANCE. This is a genuine gift. Quitters would be its opposite. It is life’s greatest gift. It’s made up of determination, willfulness, refusal to quit and survival. There are two elements to its makeup: the power of CHOICE and the awareness of OPTIONS. Dr. R. Calling Ph.D. and a noted biologist, describes the evolution of mankind. He contends that we became what we are because of the potentials of choice and options to persevere. In fact, he makes the power of perseverance as the condition for man’s development. Darwin’s theory was not the “survival of the fittest,” but the “survival of the fit.” To survive the environment, life’s inequities, failures of all kinds, adversities. The will to choose and consider options was the difference. Consider these contrasting examples of what I’m talking about. I’ve been a follower of boxing since being a teenager. I remember when Cassius Clay defeated Sonny Liston-the favored. He (Liston) just quit. He threw in the towel. And then there was Roberto Duran. The fighter that bragged he had fists of stone. While fighting Sugar Ray Leonard, he quit, saying, “No mas.” “I quit.” When Helen Keller was born, she was unable to see, hear or speak. She became a college graduate; international speaker and all because she refused to quit—she persevered. President Roosevelt had polio; President Jefferson was a serious depressive; millions of people have frailties, illnesses, losses, handicaps, etc. and have refused to quit. They persevered. A real GIFT. Amen. Selah. So be it.

Father’s Day Luncheon at the Joslyn Senior Center

Date: Friday, June 19, 2015 Time: 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Fee: All fathers are free and everyone else is $1 per person Place: Joslyn Senior Center, 21 Grant Street, Redlands This luncheon features a menu of: hot dogs with chili and sauerkraut, potato chips and chocolate éclairs. Giveaways will also be included as part of this celebration for all fathers. For more information or to register, please contact Joslyn Senior Center at (909) 798-7550.

Licata Brothers music ranges from Irving Berlin to Led Zeppelin

een brothers Jimmy and Tony Licata will bring their upbeat acoustic guitars and artful vocal harmonies to the Redlands Community Senior Center from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 25. With a repertoire spanning the 1920s through 1980s, including Hollywood show tunes, music by Irving Berlin, Frank Sinatra, The Everly Brothers, Bob Dylan and Led Zeppelin (as well as local songwriters), the brothers appeal to audiences of all ages. Admission is $2 and everyone is invited. Guests are welcome to bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages. To register or for more information, please call the Joslyn Senior Center at (909) 798-7550. The Joslyn Senior Center is located at 21 Grant St.

Kids eat free this summer at Summer Lunch Program

eginning June 15 through Aug. 7, the Redlands Community Center will provide free lunches and snacks to all youth through age 17. Food will be provided by 180 Degrees and Still Standing with fresh produce provided by local farmers. Serving time for lunch will be from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. followed by snack from 4 to 5 p.m. Food will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. No registration is required however if participants have any food allergies please notify the Community Center prior to receiving food. Menus’ with serving portions are available at the beginning of each month. For questions please call (909) 798-7579, or visit the center at 111 W. Lugonia Ave.

Free lunches for students during summer

By MJ Duncan

ummer vacation for students has finally arrived and with that comes endless summer fun, but for many of that population 18 and younger, access to a nutritious meal while school is out of session may be difficult to come by. The California Department of Education’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) has signed up thousands of organizations statewide to provide a healthy meal to combat childhood hunger during the summer months, including many in the Inland Empire. The California Department of Education’s interactive website, www.cde.ca.gov has updated locations where parents can take their children for free meals during the summer by simply entering their zip code. You may also call 1-800952-5609, option 3. “Only one in five low-income children who eat subsidized meals during the school year are taking advantage of the summer meal program, meaning a lot of kids are unnecessarily going hungry this

summer,” said State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson. “I urge families to use this free service so their children will have access to the healthy, fresh food they need to grow, learn, and succeed in school.” In Colton, for example, the Luque Community Center is providing any youth 18 and under a free lunch from June 15 – July 23, from 12:30 – 1 p.m. The program is open to anyone at the park, and not limited to Colton residents. “(The SFSP) is an amazing program and opportunity for our community to provide something that is very much needed,” Kelly Phelps from the community center said. “It supplements the school lunch program when kids are out of school and provides a healthy meal.” The SFSP is part of Torlakson’s Summer Matters initiative that strives to provide students access to high quality summer learning opportunities that blend academic support with enrichment and recre- is an important component and ation as an integral part of their critical to children’s growth, develyear-round educational experi- opment and learning. ence. Providing nutritious meals Other sites offering free lunches

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The California Department of Education’s S u m m e r Food Service Program (SFSP) has signed up thousands of organizations statewide to provide a healthy meal to combat childhood hunger during the summer months, including many in the Inland Empire.

include the Carl Johnson Commu- Bernardino, and nity Center in Rialto, Salvation the Redlands Community Center. Army in Highland, Lytle Creek Community Center in San

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ity Council Meetings

Colton: First and third Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 650 N. La Cadena Dr. Highland: Second and fourth Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 27215 Base Line. No meetings in August. Loma Linda: Second and fourth Tuesday, 7 p.m. (check city Web site as dates are subject to change); 25541 Barton Rd. Redlands: First and third Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 35 Cajon St. Rialto: Second and fourth Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 150 S. Palm Ave. San Bernardino: First and third Monday, 3 p.m.; 300 N. “D” St.

fternoon Delight Dance Socials

All seniors, couples and singles, welcome at free dance socials. Opportunity to make new friends and remember music of our youth. Joslyn Senior Center: First and second Tuesday 2 p.m., 21 Grant St., Redlands (909) 798-7550. Redlands Community Center: Every third Friday 2 p.m., 111 Lugonia Ave., Redlands (909) 7987572. Highland Senior Center: Every fourth Tuesday 2 p.m., 3102 E. Highland Ave., Highland (909) 862-8104.

For more information, please call (ARMC). The classes are designed (909) 887-3472. for individuals with chronic health emocratic Lunch- conditions, or for their caregivers eon Club of San and friends. The workshops, led by trained facilitators, will be offered Bernardino each Tuesday for six weeks, in the The Democratic Luncheon Club of San Bernardino meet at noon on Sequoia conference room, on the Fridays at Democratic Headquar- first floor of the hospital at 400 ters, 136 Carousel Mall (near the North Pepper Avenue in Colton. central glass elevator) in San Who should attend? Bernardino. • Adults interested in becoming Speaker Schedule: more physically and socially ac6/12 Bill Manis, SB Deputy City tive Manager: Attracting develop- • Adults with diabetes, high ment and investment to SB blood pressure, lung disease, or 6/19 Christina Gagnier, Candiother health conditions date for AD-40 • Caregivers, family members, or Abigail Medina, SBCUSD 6/26 Trustee and Candidate for AD-40 friends of someone with an ongoVisit us at www.sbdems.com or ing health condition our new Facebook page at www.facebook/SBDems. You will learn how to: allet Folklorico • Eat healthy and be active • Better manage your health Cultural Classes • Set goals and solve problems • Communicate better with your Mondays 5:30-6:30 5-11yrs, doctors, family and friends Mondays 6:30-8:30 11-adult. No • Manage your medications charge. 951-233-7027. Knights of • Relax and use meditation Columbus, 740 Pennsylvania St., • Reduce stress, pain and lack of Colton, Ca. sleep. RMC weekly The classes are interactive and Farmer’s Market offer mutual support designed to build participant’s confidence in their ability to manage their health. Wednesdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in front of the hospital. Stop The class is free and open to all. by on your lunch break for certi- Registration is required. To regisfied fresh produce and artisan ter, call 909-580-1200. breads. ARMC partners with the ingo Fundraiser Southland Farmers Market Association on the weekly market to help promote health and wellness to the community. Saturday, June 6 from 12 noon RMC will host to 4pm. Doors open at 11:30am. Healthy Living at 1729 E. Baseline, San Bernardino. Hosted by Ladies classes Knights of Columbus. $10 per perStarting June 2for six weeks son and includes lots of fun, 2 from 9:30-12pm at Arrowhead bingo cards (50 cent per additional Regional Medical Center card), free door prizes and finger

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Saturday, June 6 the Wildwood Park Neighborhood Association presents an All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast at the Lutheran Church, 5050 North Sierra Way alifornia from 8a.m. to 11a.m. The organizations meet on a regular basis to Lions friends exchange information on water in Sight are use, public safety issues, businesses in the area, and discussions holding a Free Vision with the local councilman. For in- Screening formation email: Wildwood- Saturday, June 20 from 8am to ParkSB@gmail.com 2:30pm at the Rialto Community Center, 214 N Palm Ave., Rialto. Sponsored by Rialto Breakfast Lions Club. For More information call: Lion Letty - 909-820-2077, Saturday, June 6 the Redlands Lion Mike - 951-321-0362, Family Services presents a family Soledad - 909-820-7595. The viscreening is not meant to refriendly 5K Hunger Walk at the sion a comprehensive University of Redlands, 1200 E. place examination that is obtain through Colton Ave. proceeds from this your eye doctors office. The vision event will benefit the Agency's screening is designed to assess for Summer Food Program. For inforhealth concerns and provide ocular mation call: 909.793.2673 or visit: www.redlandsfamilyservice.org a useable pair of recycled eyeglasses until you can obtain profesB City Library sional services.

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Puentista launches #operationsnacksack to feed homeless in San Bernardino

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Former San Bernardino Valley College student and current Cal State San Bernardino Biology (Pre-Medicine) student David Gonzales. The 24-yearold created the #operationsnacksack campaign which will provide food to homeless residents.

By Anthony Victoria, Staff Writer

al State San Bernardino (CSUSB) student David Gonzales, 24, said he was walking through Seccombe Lake Park one afternoon when he noticed two children and their mother stuffing a bed into a vehicle. “It hit me hard,” Gonzales explained. “These are homeless individuals. No one is born homeless so this is a reality the community

needs to see. That could be anyone of us out there.” Gonzales—the outgoing director of social outreach for San Bernardino Valley College’s Puente Club—developed a new campaign, #operationsnacksack, which provides bags of food items such as peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, granola bars, and water to homeless residents at Seccombe Lake Park and underprivileged children in the City of San Bernardino. “I want these individuals to know that there are people that still care about them out there,” said Gonzales. “There is still humanitarianism in this world.” The Biology (Pre-Medicine) student decided to study the issues of homelessness after having seen first hand the plight of the homeless population during San Bernardino Generation Now’s Seccombe Lake Mural Project and witnessing children go hungry during his time as an employee of the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD). According to the San Bernardino County 2015 Final Homeless Count and Subpopulation Survey, among the 1,302 homeless living in the area there is 25 families with 58 children. “San Bernardino is one of the leading homeless capitals of the state,” he recalled. “The only meals these children get sometimes are at school or shelters. On the weekends, since there is no school, the children don’t get fed. It is imperative that we assist these residents.” Gonzales said his decision to in-

volve the Puente Club was based on his experiences in the Puente Project—the national award-winning program that has helped thousands of California's educationally underrepresented students attend four-year universities and contribute to their communities. He intends on approaching clubs and organizations at CSUSB in hopes of encouraging students to be more engaged with residents. “If it was any organization I wanted to get this started with it is with the Puente Project and Puente Club,” he said. “The support they provide and the “bridge” component of the program allows for scholars to connect with the community...I want this project to involve other schools like CSUSB. I want community service to be a huge thing for college students. It shouldn’t be a mandatory thing that a club wants you to do, but something that you are willing to do.” San Bernardino Valley College academic counselor and Puente Project counselor Laura Gomez believes Gonzales’ #operationsnacksack campaign will be an ongoing project that will help the City of San Bernardino. She praised her former student on his development as a leader. “I think it is awesome,” said Laura Gomez. “David has blossomed as a person and has taken on various leadership roles. The empowerment that he has experienced has been a direct result of the Puente Project.” For more information about #operationsnacksack, contact David Gonzales at (909) 709-4601

Obituary Geraldine E. Vaughan 1916–2015

eraldine Emma Vaughan passed away on May 1st in Boise, Idaho. Geraldine (Gerry) was born on July 18, 1916 in the Rialto, California, home of her parents, Raymond and Bernice Hodge. She married Al G. Vaughan in 1937 and was the mother of two children. She lived in Rialto for 89 years and then moved to Idaho in 2004.

Gerry attended Rialto schools, San Bernardino High School, and San Bernardino Valley Jr. College. After college, she attended Woodbury’s School of Business in Los Angeles. She also was active in the Rialto Congregational Church. Gerry’s heart, like her mother’s, was in community service. She was active in the Rialto PTA and eventually became president of

that organization. She was deeply involved in the Rialto Woman’s Club and served as president. She was a charter member of the Rialto Historical Society, and served on the Rialto Child Assistance Board. Gerry also loved politics and was a member, and over time, became the president, of the San Bernardino Republican Women and the San Bernardino County Republican Women. Geraldine loved her country and was keenly interested in politics to her last day on this earth. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Robert Earl, her nephew Robert Earl Jr., and her husband Al. Gerry is survived by her son William Hodge Vaughan of Sacramento California, her daughter Mary Ann Masters of Council, Idaho, and her nephew Jeff Hodge of Pomona California. Gerry passed away in Boise, Idaho, and will be buried in the family plot in Rialto, California. Hers was a life well lived. A graveside service will be held at Rialto Park Cemetery on June 22 at 1:00 pm. The family requests that a donation to your favorite charity be made in lieu of flowers.

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PUENTE CLUB

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Students of San Bernardino Valley College’s Puente Club preparing snack sacks for homeless residents.

Left to right: Puentistas David Gonzales, Kenya Montes, and Marleen Melendez.

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Local business gifts Yucaipa family car, groceries

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Tom Rash of Yucaipa gets a feel for his family’s new car gifted by Ben Clymer’s The Body Shop. Rash was born blind and his two older sons, Jordan and Tommy Rash, will drive the family to much needed appointments.

By Yazmin Alvarez

fter falling on hard times, a Yucaipa family caught a streak of good luck re-

cently. Tom Rash, his wife Veronica, and their four children were gifted a family vehicle June 4 thanks to Ben Clymer’s The Body Shop.

The local auto collision-repair company annually partners with local businesses for its Benevolence Car Giveaway Program to repair and completely refurbish a vehicle for a family in need. And for the Rash Family, a set of keys to a new car was more than needed. Tom and Veronica were both born blind. Two of their four chil-

dren, Keith and Sarah, are also visually impaired. Son’s Jordan and Tommy, both students at Crafton Hills College, are responsible for helping the family with daily tasks, most importantly, driving. But after the downfall in the economy, Tom lost his business and the family car slowly started to go as well. Their car recently broke down

Library News

The Rash Family of Yucaipa were chosen as this year’s recipients of Ben Clymer’s The Body Shop’s Benevolence Car Giveaway Program. Along with the newly restored car, the family was also provided with a year’s auto insurance and a trunk-full of groceries.

and was now beyond repair. They would walk to the grocery store and take public transportation for miles in and out of the city. Now the Rash’s worry of dependable transportation is a thing of the past. In addition to receiving a fully restored Honda Accord, Enterprise Rent-A-Car also donated one year of auto insurance to the family and Costco helped pack the trunk with groceries. The car giveaway was made pos-

sible through a partnership with PPG, Auto Club of Southern California, LKQ auto parts and the help of Ben Clymer’s The Body Shop employees. To learn more about the program visit www.benclymers.com.

Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter with Inland Empire Community Newspapers and can be reached at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com.

Michael D. McCarty Presents Stories that Rock & Roll At the Feldheym Central Library

he San Bernardino Public Library is hosting Michael McCarty for an all-ages storytelling program at the Feldheym Central Library on Tuesday, June 16 at 4:00 PM. In honor of the “Read to the Rhythm” theme of this summer’s reading program for all ages, McCarty’s program is “Stories That Rock & Roll”. Michael D. McCarty is a multicultural storyteller of African, African-American and International folktales, historical tales, stories of science, spiritual stories as well as stories of the brilliant and absolutely absurd things he has done in his life. His stories inform, educate, inspire, and amuse. His storytelling style is energetic and enthusiastic. Michael has traveled to many countries including: South Africa, Zimbabwe, India, China, Jamaica, Russia, Egypt, England, Malaysia, Korea…and his travels have reaped a harvest of tales that testify to the unity within the diversity of the human spirit. This program is for all ages and will count as a library activity for those children and teens that are participating in the summer reading game at any of the 4 City libraries. Adults who are participating in the summer reading game will receive an extra raffle ticket for attending. For more information call the library at 909-381-8235.

Magic by Eli At the Inghram Branch Library

he Inghram Branch Library will present Magic by Eli for their kick-off event for the annual summer reading program. This free show will be at the Inghram Branch Library at 1505 W. Highland Ave. in San Bernardino at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 13, 2015. Eli Tanenbaum is a stellar teenaged magician who offers shows filled with magic, personality, and comedy. During the summer of 2009, he won first place in the close-up competition at Tannen's Magic Camp, an academy for teen magicians. He is a member of the Junior Society at Hollywood's world-famous Magic Castle, where he holds the distinction of having been one of the youngest performers to appear there. He's been performing magic since he was eight years old. Attendance at this magic show will count as a library event for kids and teens signed up in the summer reading game at any of the 4 city libraries. Adults who have signed up for the adult reading program will receive an extra raffle ticket for attending. For more information call 909-381-8235

World Cube Association Speedcubing Competition At the San Bernardino Public Library

he San Bernardino Public Library will host an official World Cube Association Speedcubing (WCA) Competition on Saturday, June 13, 2015 from 1:00-6:00 PM in the Kellogg Rooms at the Norman F. Feldheym Central Library, 555 W. 6th Street, San Bernardino, CA. Rubik Cube Champions and local cubers will inspire San Bernardino youth to eat healthy and exercise the body and mind. This is a kickoff event for the Summer Meals Program, which is made possible by the San Bernardino County Nutrition Action Plan (CNAP) Summer Meals collaborative and Champions for Change. Press Noteables: · 1st World Cube Association (WCA) competition held in the City of San Bernardino. · Champion Speedcubers are registered to compete. · Possible North American (NAR) Record to be broken for fastest Blindfold solve at this event. · Come watch! Free to the public. · Competitors register at www.worldcubeassociation.org or on site. . For more information call Linda Yeh, Library Programming Coordinator at (909) 381-8238.

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bdulia Loria has been selected to represent Colton American Legion Auxiliary Unit 155 this year at Girls State which is a Leadership Program sponsored by the American Legion. It will be held June 28 to July 3 at Claremont McKenna College. It is designed to increase awareness and knowledge of governmental processes. One delegate is selected from each high school. Candidates were recommended by the Junior Class Counselor for the interview selection. Eight intelligent young ladies were interviewed at Colton High. Obdulia is the daughter of Ezequiel and Maria Loria.

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Stephens manages full load in the class, on the court, at home

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Nadirah Stephens was indivdual Ken Hubbs Award winner from Arroyo Valley High School.

By Harvey M. Kahn

adirah Stephens was the team MVP on Arroyo Valley High School's undefeated San Andreas League bas-

ketball team and a San Bernardino County all-star. Stephens was the San Bernardino Unified School District athlete of the year, MVP of the SAL and 1st team All-CIF. She has been honored with the AVH

2015 Principal's Award and the recipient of the Assembywoman Cheryl Brown Scholarship Award. Earlier this year, she earned a scholarship to attend UCLA. In May, she received her Ken Hubbs Award as the school's top female athlete. Stephens biggest accomplishment is one she gained without an awards ceremony. Unless you witness her care for her mother, Stephens won't say much about it. Her mother is aflicted with Multiple Schlerosis and Stephens has been her primary care-giver and the head of the household since age 10. "Yes. I am our matriarch. I am considered underprivileged with special circumstances. I cook, clean, buy the groceries and get my mother ready in the morning," said Stephens, in manner of fact voice. "I watch my younger sister, too." She said there is nothing guaranteed in life and that she wasn't guaranteed the childhood she never had. "I could not control my circumstance but I decided I can control my academics. I learned early that I needed to create a life." Stephens did say that her aunt does help, too. Arroyo Valley basketball coach Michael Anderson says he will never be able to replace Stephens. "There will never be another Nidirah Stephens. We built the first Ar-

La Serna walk off ends Grand Terrace’s title bid

Grand Terrace loaded the bases in the first with a walk and two singles. Olmos hit into a fielder’s choice and an errant throw to the plate allowed two runs to score. The Titans could have done more damage but stranded the bases loaded. Danielle Rico hit a monster tworun home run to left that cleared the college fences in the third inning to make it 4-0. The Titans offense went cold after that. La Serna put pressure on Olmos, who allowed nine hits and six walks, in every inning but the Lancers were just 2 for 15 with runners in scoring position through six innings. The La Serna comeback started in the fourth when Dominique Mejia hit a bases-loaded two-run single and the team scored again in PHOTO/RICHARD DAWSON the sixth. Grand Terrace players weep after La Serna rallied to a 5-4 win La Serna lost in the champiin the 7th inning of the CIF-SS Division 3 championship in Irvine onship game last year. on June 5.

By Richard Dawson

he Grand Terrace softball team had been on the right end of rallies during its CIF playoff run, but this time it was on the wrong end of one. Whittier La Serna capped a late rally with a 5-4 walk-off win over Grand Terrace during the CIF-SS Division 3 championship game at Deanna Manning Stadium in Irvine on Friday, June 5. Grand Terrace (26-4) pitcher Melanie Olmos battled in and out of jams all game and took a 4-3 lead into the seventh, but the luck

ran out. Angelica Lopez led-off for La Serna (26-6) with a single, Sydney Saucedo reached on a sacrifice bunt and an error on the play advanced the runners to second and third. A single by Tori Ayala tied the game and a single by Mel Madrigal ended it. It was the first CIF-SS championship appearance by Grand Terrace in any sport as the school is just three years old. The Titans young roster, which only had one senior, looked poised to win early on after building a 40 lead through three innings.

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Marissa Jauregui (#48) slides home to put Grand Terrace ahead in the first inning.

royo Valley SAL championship team this year around her and will build our future basketball alumni program around her, too," said Anderson. "She was so mature and responsible that she was the peer coach. The team would listen to her, instead of it coming from me all the time. She was my secret coach." Anderson has been AVS's coach for two years. Like Stephens, he was his mother's caregiver until her passing at the beginning of this season. "Nidirah helped get the team dressed and ready for my mother's funeral. She helped dedicate the season to my mom's memory. The team called her 'Mama Stephens,'" said Anderson. "She doesn't use her struggles as an excuse for not to do the right things." Anderson presented Stephens with the Michael Anderson Achievement Award, only the third time in his 12 years of coaching that he has given the award. "Nidirah Stephens will be one of our great leaders of tomorrow. She had a tremendous impact here." Stephens says her plan after graduating UCLA is to run for state office. She wants to advocate for students of low income. "There is not as much money that goes to schools in lower property valued areas, therefore kids don't learn about the opportunities afforded

them. Lower income schools don't have a full time counselor in their resource centers." She has found time this year to volunteer in a political campaign and canvassed Rialto neighborhoods in favor of Prop. 47, which would limit terms for nonviolent offenders. Her political activities occur through the Inland Congregation United for Change. "Did you know that we spend $60,000 per year housing one inmate and only $9,500 per year educating one student," noted Stephens. She credited Anderson with creating a environment for the first girls championship at Arroyo Valley. "When it comes down to winning, it's about the coach." Standing 5-feet-10, Stephens nearly tripled her stats from her junior season. As a senior she averaged 16 points and 19 rebounds per game. Stephens learned another lesson while helping feed people at Mary's Table in San Bernardino. "This man lost custody of his daughters, lost his car, his home because of one bad investment. He told me he was ashamed to visit his daughters," said Stephens. "I found out it can happen to anyone. Very humbling. There's no guarantees. I'm going to try to make multiple cushions so that it doesn't happen to me."

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Arroyo Valley's Giovanni Magana contributed to school's banner sports year

By Harvey M. Kahn

iovanni Magana makes a schedule at the beginning of each week and sticks to it. Magana completed his high school schedule with a date in May when he was presented his Ken Hubbs Award for being the 2015 individual winner at Arroyo Valley High School. Not only was Magana a All CIF-Southern Section caliber soccer and tennis player, he earned the academic ranking of 14 out of 590 seniors at Arroyo Valley HS. It qualified him as a member of the National Honor Society. Arroyo Valley soccer coach Miguel Alatorre considered Magana one of the key's to this season's San Andreas League soccer championship. in addition, Magana led the Hawk's to one of its best overall athletic years in school history as a member of its SAL championship tennis team. "He was one of our captain's and his quiet leadership helped us to our most successful soccer season in school history," said Alatorre. AVHS made it to the CIF-quarterfinals Magana was installed as the president of the school's boys soccer

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Giovanni Magana was All-San Andreas League in soccer and tennis to go with his Ken Hubbs Individual Award at Arroyo Valley High School.

club where it was his job to make sure everyone was at school, at practice and ready for games on time. In soccer, he was named AllSAL 1st team and an All-CIF Division 5 selection. Over his four years on the varsity tennis team, he was the SAL doubles champion as a sophomore and junior and the

league single's champ as a senior. He advanced to the CIF-playoffs after posting an overall 42-3 individual record and was part of the teams 18-0 record in SAL. AVHS tennis coach Peter Hidalgo said Magana is a testament to Magana's athletic ability that he did so well at tennis. Hidalgo

noted that Magana excelled despite not being a full-time tennis player. "Giovanni would do good regardless of the sport. It is his humility that led to his success. He respected his opponent. He's just a very nice young man." Magana accepted a academic scholarship to Cal Poly Pomona where he has an open offer to play soccer. He is unsure about soccer in his future plans. "I'm undecided about my major but I want to become a mechanical engineer and build houses," said Magana, who was offered scholarships to other college's including Cal State San Bernardino. At Arroyo Valley, he was in the teaching academy program. He said becoming a calculus teacher was something he would consider. Alatorre hopes after Magana takes a year off from soccer that he eventually will play for Cal Poly Pomona. "I do expect him to fulfill his academic goal to become a engineer," said Alatorre. Magana told about the system he designed that allowed for keeping his high academic standing while maintaining his social life. "I did my studying and book work on weekends and still had time to

hang out with friends. If I couldn't get everything done first, my friends understood when I couldn't go out. I pretty much did what I wanted if I kept my schedule," explained Magana. He said it was pretty easy to advance through Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, trigonometry and calculus. He credited his older borthers and sisters with influencing his success. "They were good students. I watched how they studied." His older brother, Javier also played tennis and soccer at AVH and currently attends Cal State Northridge. "He got me started playing tennis. We kept playing together until one day he said to me, 'You are better than me.'" His younger sister, Korinna is a good student and plays on the AVHS varsity soccer team. Magana was educated about the meaning of winning a Hubbs nomination from his freshman tennis coach Scott Smith, who was the 1984 overall winner. "I found out that it's pretty big." Magana's advise to students. "Success will come if you work hard and give 100%."

Yucaipa beats national No. 1 Mission Viejo for CIF title

By Richard Dawson

t took three tries but Yucaipa got the monkey off its back.

After losing to Mission Viejo twice this season, Yucaipa knocked off the nation’s No. 1 ranked team 1-0 to capture the CIF-SS Division 2 title at Deanna Manning Stadium in Irvine on Friday, June 5. Yucaipa (31-3) went into the game ranked No. 4 in the country and after handing Mission Viejo (31-1) their first loss, the case can be made the Thunderbirds deserve the top ranking which will be announced on June 16.

Thunderbirds senior starter Brooke Bolinger outdueled Diablos star ace Taylor McQuillin over seven innings, allowing six hits and a walk while striking out seven in the shutout. McQuillin, the Gatorade Play of the Year, gave up eight hits but struck out 15. The close game was on the line all the way to the last batter. Mission Viejo had Alyssa Palomino, No. 2 on the states career home run list, coming to the plate with the tying run on second with two outs in the seventh. Yucaipa coach Dave Kivett had a meeting with Bolinger and catcher Kelly Martinez before electing to

pitch to Palomino. Bolinger rewarded the faith by inducing a soft liner to shortstop by Palomino, clinching the first CIF-SS softball title in Yucaipa school history. The lone run of the game wasn’t without controversy. Sophomore Megan Martin reached on a oneout double and senior Jordan Green followed with a single. Martin rounded third and ran home when the throw was off line. Diablo catcher Kayleen Shafer attempted a sweeping tag of Martin, but the result was debatable. The argument ultimately didn’t matter as the umpire ruled Shafer obstructed Martin.

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Megan Martin (#8) doubled in the fifth and scored the game's lone run on a Jordan Green single.

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Westminster’s Gary Nguyen to Receive Small Business Person of the Year Award

uong “Gary” Nguyen, founder of 24/7 Care at Home, has been selected as the 2015 Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Santa Ana District Office. Nguyen, who lives in Westminster, started 24/7 Care at Home in 2007 and has since grown the company into a $10 million revenue enterprise, employing 150 people and providing comprehensive in-home health care services to families living in the Southern California counties of Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino. Nguyen was nominated for the award by Kurt Chilcott, President/CEO of CDC Small Business Finance, a participating SBA Community Advantage, Microloan, and 504 lender. A native of Vietnam, Mr. Nguyen immigrated to the United States to pursue higher education and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from Cal Poly Pomona. Nguyen gained valuable experience working in the real estate industry before launching his first home health care agency in 2007, providing care services to underserved communities in Southern California. Beginning with five employees, including his brother and sister, Nguyen and his team of professionals have doubled the company’s annual revenues every year. In 2009, Nguyen added a hospice

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Cuong “Gary” Nguyen, founder of 24/7 Care at Home was recently selected as the 2015 Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

service to his agency’s continuum of care, which now includes physical, occupational, and speech therapy; mobile dentistry; podiatry care; home-delivery pharmacy; and more. According to Mr. Nguyen, the hospice team is also heavily involved in identifying and supporting veteran patients and their families. A dedicated team of volunteers and staff routinely honor veterans publicly and bedside for their contribution to our nation’s security and freedom. “It’s one of our most important programs, and we must not overlook the opportunity to say thank you.” In 2014 owner Nguyen added House Call Doctors to the company’s services and changed the

company name to 24/7 Care at Home, with understanding that patients are happier, and thus healthier, when they are receiving care in their own home. With the Baby Boomer demographic expected to surge to 75 million seniors by 2030, Nguyen is confident the demand for home health and hospice care services will parallel that growth. Nguyen projects the company’s 2015 revenues at $20 million. Throughout the company’s eight year history of serving the community, 24/7 Home Care has placed a strong emphasis on ensuring that the individual needs of every patient are met, earning the company the Pinnacle Quality Insight Customer Experience Award in 2012,

2013, and 2014. In order to qualify for the award, a sampling of the provider’s patients and families participate in monthly telephone interviews as well as the opportunity to rate the company in certain categories. The award signifies the company placing in the top 15% of home care providers in the nation. 24/7 Care at Home has also been recognized nationally in the top 1% of home health agencies, by the National Research Corporation’s Home Care Elite. Nguyen is committed to hiring a multicultural staff, bi-lingual in Vietnamese, Tagalog, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Spanish, Cambodian and Farsi. Mr. Nguyen has provided funding for the Doctors Abroad Foundation as well as initial funding for Support Care Family Services, a non-profit organization created to help families who struggle to afford quality in-home health care. The SBA became a vital resource for Nguyen starting in 2013. With revenues and employee base doubling every year, he wanted to consolidate three separate leased office suites. Nguyen used the SBA 504 loan program, receiving funding from CDC Small Business Finance to purchase a $1.7 million, 12,000 square foot building. The next year Nguyen again leveraged SBA backed financing in the form of a $250,000 Community Advantage

loan to cover operating costs and hire new employees. Owner Nguyen’s path to entrepreneurial success has not been without challenges. Several years ago, he was involved in a helicopter crash. According to Nguyen, “the crash made a huge influence on my healthcare career. It changed how I think about health care and hospice and gave me motivation to help more people with their end of life care and quality of life. I’ve adopted the personal philosophy that if you can’t add more day to your life, then add more life in your day.” Every year since 1963, The President has issued a proclamation calling for the celebration of National Small Business Week. Small business owners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders are recognized by SBA district offices at events across the nation during this week. SBA’s Santa Ana District Office, which is responsible for the delivery of SBA programs in the Southern California counties of Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino, will be recognizing local honorees at the Annual Small Business Week Awards program, hosted this year by the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The event took place on Wednesday, June 3 at the Riverside Convention Center, 3637 5th St., Riverside, CA 92501.

wild and will also experience a world of bugs, marsupials, therapy and service animals and learn the difference between wild and tame animals. Jill Henderson of the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley, said the aim of the camp is not only to foster education, but also sensitivity toward all living creatures. As part of the camp, children will participate in several crafts activities, including team building exercises that teach youngsters about working together. In addition to the activities, special animal presentations will stop by with a variety of animal friends. Among those scheduled to appear

include a mini horse, an opossum, pot belly pig, ball python and some hissing cockroaches, to name a few. This year’s camp also brings the outreach team from UC Riverside’s Department of Entomology, showcasing live and preserved insects and arthropods. The team will also talk to students about becoming entomologists. Registration for Critter Camp is $25 per student and limited financial assistance is available for camp. To register or for more information call the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley at 909-380-7844 or visit their offices at 374 W Orange Show Road in San Bernardino.

Critter Camp to kick-off summer fun at Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley

By Yazmin Alvarez

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“Sandy,” a 12-year-old, 40-pound boa constrictor was among the main attractions during a past Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley Critter Camp.

hile the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley can promise a fun, unique experience at their upcoming day camp, they can’t guarantee a bug-free time. The organization’s annual Critter Camp kicks off June 15 and spaces are still available. The week-long event runs through June 19 and brings a variety of two, four and too-many-legged furry friends and creatures to the HSSBV for a summer camp-like session that teaches third through fifth-graders all about wild and domestic animals. Through hands-on activities, including getting up-close-and-personal with animal friends, students will learn the roles of animals in the

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Children will have an opportunity to interact with animal guests during the HSSBV’s Critter Camp. Camp runs June 15-19 and is open to third through fifth grade students.

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Top Pros Return to the Scene of Good Times at Glen Helen Motocross

By Joaquin Juarez

ucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross returned to the Inland Empire’s backyard. This is the second year in a row that Glen Helen Raceway has been back on the Lucas Oil AMA Motocross schedule. This year featured round two in the action packed racing series. The FMF Glen Helen AMA National was smiled upon by the good Lord as the combined weather of clouds, heavy to light drizzle and cool temperatures kept the track in excellent condition. The first practice was a little bit muddy, but when the first race came the track was perfect and stayed that way all day. The riders and fans were treated to a wonderfully cool, overcast day, leaving the typical burning heat Glen Helen usually has far away. First of all, one must understand that each class, 450 and 250, runs two separate races on the day called “motos.” The two moto scores are combined to give an overall score, and the best overall score determines the winner in each respective class. Some of the best riders in the world of dirt bikes hail from Southern California. Many of these local boys were competing at Glen Helen. Josh Grant of Riverside had such a bad crash less than two weeks before this race, his tongue had to be sewn back on. He braved the pain and soreness to participate in his home race, because he loves Glen Helen and the Southern California fans that much. He was a soldier, turning in a performance showing fortitude and strength. When most would be home on the couch, he went out and did his best for 18th overall in the race. Had he not needed to get his front wheel changed in the first moto, he would have been able to better complement his second moto score of 12th and score much higher overall. 250s The 250 class was first to roll on to the starting gate for the day. After the first couple of turns, defending champion YamaLube/Star Racing Yamaha’s Jeremy Martin was no where to be found. Apparently he had bike troubles. His bike stopped running on the starting line, and by the time he and the mechanics fired it up, the rest of the field was through the first turn. Martin never gave up, passed 34 riders and finished 5th in the moto. In front of that field that got a head start on Martin was KTM’s Marvin Musquin and leader Jesse Nelson. Keeping the crowd on their toes, the two battled for quite some time, even changing positions a couple of times until Musquin got in front for good. Justin Hill charged up to second, Joey Savatgy came in third. KTM/Troy Lee Designs Nelson, who was injured at the end of AMA Supercross Season, held on to fourth. The second moto was a chance for a fresh start, especially for Jeremy Martin. Again the star found bad luck, going down right away and having to come from behind. His big brother, Alex Martin, did the family proud. He worked his tail off to finish second in the

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Weston Peick was a local star before he became a national star

moto, earning 5th overall on the day. He couldn’t catch Marvin Musquin, who turned in two first place moto scores to win the race and take the series points lead away from Jeremy Martin. Martin, by the way, came from last place in the second moto to finish 6th, grabbing 7th overall. The way he tore apart the track, didn’t settle for less than his best and rode wisely was a sight to behold. It was a clinic on how to pass people effectively on a motocross track. Hill was second overall (2-5) on the day, and Nelson gladly took step number three on the podium with his 4-4 scores. 450s Eli Tomac won round one at Hangtown convincingly. He was expected to do the same at Glen Helen in round 2. Ryan Dungey has been working hard to be ready to beat Tomac. The large crowd of Southern California-faithful, with much anticipation saw the gate drop on the first 450 moto. Joe Gibbs Racing placed two of their three riders up front right off the start with their excellent Yamaha machines. Justin Barcia got the holeshot, and Phil Nicoletti was by him into the lead rather quickly as the JGR, Auto Trader riders swapped spots a couple of times. Barcia took the lead back for a while. In what seemed like a short amount of time, Ryan Dungey was in the lead with Eli Tomac all over his rear wheel. Tomac kept trying different lines to get around Dungey, but Dungey held him off and kept the battle going for quite a while. This is what motocross is all about and the Glen Helen fans that braved the weather were being treated to the good stuff. Towards the end of the moto, Dungey’s bike sputtered and stopped. He re-fired it and charged until the end. Afterwards he commented on how it was cutting out a little. How courageous (or crazy) to continue racing for every valuable point not knowing that your bike will hold up? Ryan Dungey is a multi-time champion for a reason. A sixth place was the best he could do in the moto. Barcia and Nicoletti ended up second and third when the first moto was finished. The second moto saw Tomac into the lead right off the gate. Dungey, Barcia and defending champion Ken Roczen did not want to risk life and limb to catch Tomac, who seemed to get faster as the track got rougher. Things would finish in that order second moto. Eli Tomac dominated with a 1-1, Barcia got his

first podium of the year with his 24, Dungey earned third with his 62, and Roczen was 4th overall. Blake Baggett and Weston Peick, two more superstars returning to a track they’ve raced since they were on dirt bikes, had good rides. Grand Terrace born-and-bred Blake Baggett was very consistent on the day with 7-7 finishes. This gave him seventh overall in the race. Baggett used to race for local shop John Burr Cycles of Fontana, our home “mom-and-pop” shop. This is his first year on the 450 machines and the fact that he has won the 250 AMA National Motocross Championship in the past gives him great experience to pull from. He is still very much in championship contention.

Weston Peick worked for a 5th place overall with 5-6 finishes. He is another local with truck loads of fans at the races cheering for him. When I spoke to him after the race, he had positive things to say. He loves the team he is on, loves the motorcycle, and isn’t taking for granted the chance he has been given to race at this level with this amount of support. His hard work has been showing as his results have continued to improve as the weeks go by. The Team Manager of Joe Gibbs Racing’s Motocross division is none other than Riverside native Jeremy Albrecht. Peick had a major moment in the second moto. Descending one of the steep down hills at Glen Helen, a nasty, square edged braking bump kicked his rear wheel high off the ground. I watched him ride this steep downhill on only his front wheel, something no one would want to do and few could survive with out crashing. Weston wielded the bike, manifesting his incredible strength and agility to prevent a horrific crash. There are so many reasons to go to the races, so many reasons to ride and participate as a family, so many ways that this sport provides opportunities to bond and grow closer in that family unit. Set aside the time to become part of the local motocross scene and make sure

you are ready for the greatest motocross show on earth when the big races come through. If you wish to find more information on the Lucas Oil Motocross Series, check out www.promotocross.com. To see what is happening at your backyard racetrack, check out www.glenhelen.com and pack up the family to take them to the races…and to participate. If you need bikes and equipment, go to www.johnburrcycles.com and stop by their shop in Fontana. See you at the races.

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Hard work brought Weston from his own pickup truck to the big time