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THIS WEEK Gloria’s Corner and Words To Think About
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Name that dog! Contest announced for new Free Political Redlands police K9; fundraiser nets $20k Cartoon Workshops
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the redlands police K9 Unit officially has a new member and officials are asking the community to help name the 2-year-old pup that will soon be patrolling the city. thanks to a recent fundraiser at helping raise $20,000 during a The Mexico Cafe. ‘Dollars for Dogs’ fundraiser in he Redlands Police K9 Dozens trickled in and out of the Unit will soon be taking San Bernardino restaurant June 13 K9, cont. on next pg. an extra bite out of crime ordering up lunch and dinner
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YMCA’s ‘Are You Fitter Than a Fifth-Grader’ brings out teamwork in Redlands students Community Action Partnership, Stater Bros. distributes apples to children A9
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more than 1,200 students from throughout the redlands school district took their skills to the field during the second annual ‘are you Fitter than a Fifth-grader’ challenge June 2.
By Yazmin Alvarez
ow quickly can you carry a foam fish on pool noodles across a field? “Quicker than a guppy in water,” said students from Crafton
Elementary as they cheered on The athletic event, made possible peers to move their fins faster. through a partnership with the Motivation and support from stu- YMCA of the East Valley and the dents filled the University of Redlands Unified School District, Redlands’ Ted Runner Stadium June 2 for the second annual disField day, cont. on next pg. trict-wide, “Are You Fitter than a Fifth-grader” field day.
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rtist/activist Michael Segura will lead a series of political cartooning workshops, to be held at The Garcia Center for the Arts in San Bernardino. The free workshops will engage participants in discussion around local, regional and national issues, as well as teaching fundamental cartooning techniques and materials. Phil Yeh, other guest artists and civic groups will be brought in for additional presentations. Participants will have the opportunity to publish work through the Inland Empire Community Newspapers, a special election issue of Uncle Jam magazine and the Arts Connection website. Artists Activating Communities is a new pilot grant program that supports sustained artistic residencies in community settings, demonstrating the arts to be a central component of civic life, and artists to be vital in shaping society. The projects are artistdriven, engage community members as active participants, and activate participants to develop and express their own creativity. The first session begins, July 11th and runs 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Garcia Center for the Arts, 536 W. 11th Street in San Bernardino.
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the redlands police K9 Unit officially has a new member and officials are asking the community to help name the 2-year-old pup that will soon be patrolling the city. Below, a fundraiser in support of the K9 Unit, was held June 14 to help with training and other costs for the dog and unit.
support of the K9 unit. Money raised from Monday’s event will go toward training, maintenance and medical costs for Chewy, the department’s narcotics K9, and a soon-to-be added dog to the unit, said fundraiser organizer and Redlands police Ofc. Patrick Estrada. The new pup, a two-year old, 70pound male German shepherd is in the bonding phase with his new partner, Ofc. Joseph Valdivia. The K9 will serve as the department’s apprehension dog and will be available to area agencies as needed. The two are getting along great and are expected to be on patrol as soon as they become acclimated, Estrada said. He anticipates the dog’s first public appearance to be in September during a meet-and-greet fundraising event at Gerards Market in Redlands. While the dog has yet to be named, the department is reaching out to the community for input. A contest is currently underway to name the new pup and officials are asking that name suggestions be suitable for a male working dog
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chewy, the redlands police K9 officially has a new member on the force.
and no longer than nine letters and two syllables. Official contest rules are: Contestants may suggest up to two names. · The name must be for a male dog. · The name must have no more than nine (9) letters. · The name must be one or two syllables. · Contestants must live in Redlands, work in Redlands or attend a school within the Redlands Uni-
fied School District · Entries must be received by June 27. · The top 10 finalists will be announced June 29.. The winning finalist name will be announced on June 30. To enter, send an email that includes the entrant’s name, telephone number, email and the suggested name for the K9 officer to: k9namecontest@redlandspolice.org.
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crafton elementary took home this year’s y cup at the second annual ‘are you Fitter than a Fifthgrader’ challenge June 2. Field day, cont. from front
brought out close to 1,200 fifthgraders to show off their competitive side in six events: a foam fish carry relay, quarter-mile race, softball toss, minute push-ups/sit-ups and the 4×1 race. At the end of the three-hour-plus event awards were presented to schools who showed the YMCA’s core values — caring, honesty, re-
spect and responsibility — and to the most spirited schools. Taking home this year’s YMCA Core Values Award were Arroyo Verde, Cram, and Kimberly elementary schools. Crafton Elementary won the coveted Y Cup. The Teamwork Award went to Franklin Elementary in Redlands, Judson & Brown Elementary in Redlands, and Victoria Elementary in San Bernardino.
The field day event is aimed at promoting health and fitness in a way that children will continue to practice during summer months, said Perry Mecate, vice president of operations for the YMCA of the East Valley. “We try to give them exercises and fun ways to stay active with simple fun games they can recreate at home with friends and family.”
Gloria’s Corner
Gloria Macias Harrison
New Presidents: The Board of Trustees of the San Bernardino Community College District at its regular June 9th meeting named Dr. Wei Zhou as the new President of Crafton Hills College and Diana Rodriguez as the new President for San Bernardino Valley College. They both have extensive teaching and administrative experience in the community college system and have been involved in the development of innovative student centered programs as well as working with the community. Welcome Diana Rodriguez and Dr. Wei Zhou, we are looking forward to working with you.
Summer Programs: Check out your city's park and recreation departments, the Boys and Girls Clubs, the Y and most definitely the public libraries and museums for free or low cost programs, camps and workshops. Our children need to have learning ex-
Church, 5050 North Sierra Way, San Bernardino. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to enjoy the movie.
Friday, June 17 - Colton Community Services presents Movies In The Park featuring Minions at Fleming Park, 525 La Cadena Drive, Colton. The movie starts around 8:15 p.m. In addition to the movie there will be games, crafts, snacks and food vendors. periences that are fun yet add to For information call their skills. There are also free 909.370.6155. movies and concerts so check it out. Saturday, June 18 - the Inlandia Institute presents the launch of Exhibits & Theatre: Growing Up Aleluya by local writer and community leader, Dr. Saturday, June 4 - Sunday, Ernest Garcia at the Colton Area June 26 - the Redlands Foot- Museum, 380 N. Cadena, Colton lighters present "A Little Murder at 2 p.m. At this free event Dr. Never Hurt Anybody" directed by Garcia will read and discuss his Barry Wallace at the Footlighters memoir and a book signing and reTheater, 1810 Barton Road. This ception will follow. delightful comedy is charming and full of laughs. Performances are Saturday, June 18 - Our Lady of Friday and Saturday nights at 8 Hope Parish and the Shifters Car p.m. and Sunday's at 2 p.m. Tick- Club present The Second Annual ets may be purchased on line at Car Show and Festival from 9:00 www.redlandsfootlighters.org/buy a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 6885 Del Rosa -tickets or call 909.793.2909 Ave. San Bernardino. All show vehicles/motorcycles are welcome. Monday, June 20 - Thursday, The free festival will feature DJ, July 28 - California State Univer- raffles, Awards, Food vendors, sity, San Bernardino presents its games, face painting and more. 46th Annual Student Art Exhibi- For Festival and information and tion featuring the artwork from the car registration call: Sam Kolennext generation of emerging In- dowicz 952.533.7307 land Empire artists at the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Saturday, June 18 - the Rialto Art (RAFFMA), 5500 University City Parks and Recreation present Parkway. This highly competitive Date Night, Movie in the Park & exhibition will feature a variety of Sound of Rialto 2 from 6:00 p.m. media, subjects, approaches and to 10 p.m. at Jerry Eaves Park. styles that express a wide range of Movie starts at 6 p.m. with conideas about traditional contempo- testants from Sound of Rialto at 8 rary art. Museum hours are Mon- p.m. Attendees are encouraged to day, to Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 7 bring chairs and blankets and food p.m. - Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. vendors are available. For inforand Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. mation call: 909.421.4949 The Museum is closed on Friday and Saturday. For information visit Saturday, June 18 - the San or Bernardino Public Library will raffma.csusb.edu call909.537.7373 host an all-age free workshop featuring Joseph Peck and his music Save the Date: of the Caribbean at 3 p.m. in the Kellogg Rooms at the Feldheym Friday, June 17 - the Wildwood Central Library, 555 W. 6th. Peck Neighborhood Association and the will provide a general overview of Lutheran Church present Free the steelpan (steel drum) and its Movies at Dusk featuring the PG origin. He will perform on the rated Warner Bros film Max. All steel drum and then attendees will films are shown at the Lutheran have the opportunity to play per-
Inland Empire Community Newspapers • June 16, 2016 • Page A3 cussion instrument in a drum circle. This workshop is part of the Summer Reading Game theme, Read for the W and participants in the library's reading program will receive credit for this workshop. For information call Linda Yeh at 909.381.8238 or visit www.sbpl.org
Saturday, June 25 - Colton Community Services presents Dive-In Movies featuring Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Gonzales Community Center, 670 Colton Ave. swimmers can see a movie while swimming and splashing in the pool. There is a $2 Friday, June 24 - the Wildwood fee and space is limited so come Neighborhood Association and the early. All movies part of this proLutheran Church present Free gram are PG rated. Movies at Dusk featuring the PG rated Universal Studios' Minions. Saturday, June 25 - the City of All movies are shown at the Rialto Park and Recreation present Lutheran Church, 5050 North Doggone Country Concert & Sierra Way, San Bernardino. At- Sound of Rialto from 4 p.m. to 8 tendees are encouraged to bring p.m. at Rialto City Park. This comblankets and chairs. munity event features a live country band, mechanical bull riding, Friday, June 24 - Colton Com- dog costume contest and more. munity Services presents Movies Food vendors are available. For inAt The Park featuring Penguins of formation call: 909.421.4949 Madagascar at Veterans Park, 290 O Street, Colton. The movie starts Thursday, June 30 - the South around 8:15 p.m. In addition to the Coast Air Quality Management movie there will be games, crafts, District in partnership with San snack and food vendors. For infor- Bernardino Valley College and the mation call 909.370.6155 Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice (CCAE) Friday, June 24 - the 2016 Red- present A Community Conversalands Bowl Summer Music Festi- tion on Air Pollution and Health val opens with the San Bernardino from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the San Symphony Orchestra: Gershwin Bernardino Valley College, 701 Spectacular conducted by Frank South Mount Vernon. A free conPaul Fetta. Renowned interna- tinental breakfast and lunch will be tional pianist Steven Van- served. For information and to reghauwaert performs Gershwin's ister email: ejcp@aqmd.gov or Concerto in F Major. The evening call: 909.396.2432 or Eventbrite: includes other Gershwin favorites http://bit.ly/CleanAirEvent such as Strike Up The Band, Promenade, and An American in Monday, July 4 - the City of RiParis. This free event is held at the alto presents A Hometown Fourth Redlands Bowl, 25 Grant Street at of July Carnival from 5:00 to 9:00 8:00 p.m. For information call: p.m. at the Jerry Eaves Park, 1485 N. Ayala Drive. This free event 909.793.7316 will feature a Firework Show Saturday, June 25 - the Rialto Spectacular, carnival games, eatLions Breakfast Lions Club and ing contests (hot dog, pizza & waLions of District 417 is sponsor- termelon), Sound of Rialto Finale, ing a Free Vision Screening from raffles and giveaways, kid block 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Rialto party, face painting and more free Recreation and Community Cen- and fun activities. For information ter, 214 N. Palm, Rialto. The vi- call: 909.421.4949 sion screening is designed to assess ocular health concerns and Favorite Quote: provide a usable pair of recycled eyeglasses until the participant can "Serve to others is the rent you obtain the professional services pay for your room here on earth." -Muhammad Ali and ophthalmic materials on their own. All ages are welcomed and it’s on a first come first served To submit an event or info for basis. For information call Gloria's Corner please email gloharrison@me.com 909.731.9025
Words to Think About: A Father’s Day Message
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By G. W. Abersold Ph.D.
t has been 70 plus years since I was under the direct discipline of my father. And yet, I remember very vividly his counsel by way of actions. With a limited education – only six grades – he lived his years honestly and with integrity. I learned from him. Give an
honest day’s work for an honest day’s pay. Be thrifty. As much as possible, stay out of debt. Help others in need. Don’t be ashamed to wave our flag. Be patriotic. Attend church. Let your actions speak louder than your words. Not bad for an uneducated man, born in 1903. I’ve tried to emulate him. I read somewhere that one goal in life is to learn. We do that by looking around us at all times and listening to others. In that way we receive knowledge and understanding. In some ways our lives are shaped by heredity. Many reputable psychologists also add our environment. Nature and nurture. There’s an old saying that says, “A knife is sharpened on stone. Steel is sharpened by fire. But people are sharpened (learn) by other people.” An impediment that we often face is human discouragement. It is easy to get down on life. A phrase in a novel I recently read said, “No man is lost while yet he
lives.” I like what Jon Stewart said the other day. “These are tough times but they are not the end times.” No discouragement there. Recently, Dr. Lowell Linden used a figure of speech in his pastoral prayer, when he prayed for the Divine to help us when we are caught in LIFE’S FISHNET. Caught without hope of getting out. God answers that prayer. It seems to me as I observe the human situation-including myself-we can do just about anything we put our minds to. It has been said, “Only the weak blame parents, their race, their times, lack of good fortune, or the queries of fate.” But, as I recall, the author also reminded the readers that we each have the power within to make today different from yesterday. There is an old Chinese proverb that reminds us that a journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. Actions must follow ideas and thoughts. A good syn-
onym for actions is DEEDS. With due respect for my Democrat affiliation, I was most impressed with the words Republican Senators Rubio of Florida and Paul of Kentucky who both spoke of the great heritage of America. Our freedom must be respected and worked for. It is not automatic. I liked what they said. Actions do speak louder than words. Louis L’Amour was a marvelous novelist. He was also a distinctive and persuasive philosopher. For example, he has one of his characters say, “The goods of this world are soon lost. Fire, storm, thieves, and war are always with us, but what is stored in the mind is ours forever.” This statement is very reminiscent of Jesus’ words about hoarding (laying up) treasures where bugs and rust destroy or thieves steal them. Rather, we should preserve eternal values in heaven. Where is it located? Jesus said the Kingdom of God (heaven) was within us. What
better place than “the mind.” As L’Amour said, “it is forever.” On June 19, we will celebrate Father’s Day. It is usually placed between vacations and graduation. Yet, fathers, whether gone or alive, should get our attention. My Dad has been gone since 1963. However, I still remember him and his advice. I have two suggestions. First, if he is alive, verbalize your love and appreciation to him. If he doesn’t live close, call him and express your love and appreciation. My second suggestion, if he has passed on. It is based upon my personal theology. I believe that God hears my prayers and yours. I believe my Dad is with the Lord in Heaven. Therefore, I ask God to share with my Dad how much I love him and appreciate everything he did for me. What I am today he taught me. I hope that he is proud of me. Amen. Selah. So be it.
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By R.A. Contreras
Sadly, gun violence will never end
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he carnage that the world learned about in Florida unfortunately left officers with a new type of sobering question. Responding law enforcement officials reportedly witnessed such a horrific scene of carnage at the Orlando nightclub early Sunday morning that they were compelled to ask survivors to identify themselves. After terrorists slayed 14 people in San Bernardino six months ago, compounded with ever-growing incidences of campus and neighborhood shootings across the U.S., many of those weary of such violence are always compelled to ask when such atrocities will ever end. The answer, unfortunately, is never. We are a nation of ardent supporters of rights. We vigorously defend our constitutional rights to free speech, religion, freedom of assembly, and to bear arms. Men and women of our armed forces fight around the world to preserve such freedoms. Let us not be so quick to rationalize that one right is better—or more important—than the other. After yet another tragedy where victims have lost their lives to a senseless act of violence, a plethora of people are quick to call for ‘something’ to be done about guns. Where and when have we heard this before? Logically, it makes sense. I am an ardent constitutionalist, but I will be the first to tell you that I absolutely deplore guns—for any reason: even for pleasure or sport. I simply hate the sound of gunfire and even get nervous when I see one. I would be the first to adamantly say that the problem is not the gun, it’s the person pulling the trigger. Many of our citizens are law-abiding and responsible users of the weapons.
Now, more apropos than ever, the issue of guns will become a political one in what promises to be an already contentious summer in a fight for November’s presidential election. The Democrats will call for stricter control; Republicans will aim to lessen restrictions on gun use. With the ever-present question asking what we should do about guns, we should be reminded that we are a nation of personal rights, freedoms, and a country that loves its guns. According to the BBC, earlier this year, the U.S. is home to some 300 million guns. The U.S. population stands at approximately 318 million as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. Do the math and tell me what we do about guns. There is only one thing that could be tried but has a remote chance of ever happening: The government declares martial law and forcibly removes guns from the homes of its residents. The stark truth is that it will never happen. People will fight to the death before the remedy ever had a chance. The simple fact is that as long as guns are readily available, they will seemingly fall into the wrong hands: those of gang members, the mentally ill, and terrorists. No amount of background checks, legislation, or so-called ‘commonsense’ proposals will work. Now as Orlando starts the surmountable task of mourning, funerals, and grieving, one wonders where tragedy will strike next. We here in the Inland Empire would never wish on others what we went through after December 2 to befall another community. Yet the senseless tragedy gets passed on. Until we rid ourselves of guns, there seems to be little solace in this regard. As we as a nation yet again collectively weep for our fellow slain citizens, we must come to terms with the preservation of our constitutional rights. Collectively, we love our guns—and as long as the weapons are present on our soil we will never be immune to the tragic consequences of their misuse. Sadly, it stands to reason that gun violence will never end.
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‘Open’ primary system shuts the door on GOP
Once again, the California Democratic Party has forgotten one of the main truths of politics: What goes around comes around. The rigging of the system in a “top two” way, set up to ensure that only Democrats can get elected, is as violative of the constitutional rights of Republicans
I have a dream for my country that all political ads disappear and candidates for national office engage in an extensive series of two-hour televised debates, each on a single topic of national interest.
Irrelevant interjection, internecine bickering and personal attacks are disallowed, and candidates are required to articulate plans to address issues with specificity, including the mechanics of
I’m not happy with the presidential choices. Nor am I happy with slanted reporting. I watched television news for almost an hour, and all I saw was Hillary Clinton’s lying, smug gob proclaiming victory and Bernie Sanders’ futile adherence to his socialist policies. No atta-boys from the media for Donald Trump. No nothing.
Now in the Winter of my years, I look back at my life and youth with pride, knowing that I have always strived to be politically informed and active in politics and governmental affairs. Sports, music, young love and other pursuits are the icing on the cake of life. I remember like it was yesterday so much of our national fabric coming together and tearing apart through so many years, wars and events. I recall the national celebration
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So our choices after the primary are a lying, underhanded, unethical, power-driven woman with an immoral husband tagging along, or a hard line megalomaniac who just might have a few answers and guts to tackle some of the immediate problems in this country.
But Democrats outnumber Republicans 3 to 1 in California and still vote on party lines like cattle
going docilely to slaughter. They haven’t figured out we are still going to have the same problems this state has had for decades.
Both candidates have made America the laughingstock of the world. Deborah Paul, Rancho Palos Verdes
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of victory at the end of World War II, and the subsequent prescient warning by a retired General and then President at the time warning us to beware of the "militaryindustrial complex". I remember the struggle and pain and the blood shed in the l950's and '60s in the struggle for civil rights and equal economic opportunities for Americans of darker skin. And how can I forget our nation torn asunder when we waged a war against a tiny nation of 13 million people and left them with a legacy of a country destroyed by napalm and agent orange. Let us not forget the "war on poverty'' to be followed by an equally ambitious war--the "war on drugs", the latter resulting in millions of Americans handicapped by a criminal record and leading to this great nation earning the distinction of having a greater ratio of it's citizens behind bars than any other nation on earth. There will be those who are reading this and consider even a most recent event-our pre-emptive war against a country alleged to possess weapons of mass destruction (Iraq}--as another historical example of our well-intentioned but misguided attempt to create a safer world.
It is the body politic and the policies and practices created by those we send to represent us in the centers of government that determine not only our fate but the welfare and destiny not only of those we love but our fellow citizens in an increasingly shrinking world. Looking back, I see that I have almost always voted too often for the lesser of two evils or in the Obamacare moved us in the right direction, but those in charge of profit in medical care are still in charge. Banlcs are still too big to fail. So long as there persists an incestuous union between corporate wealth and those who pursue careers in government, government will continue to represent the interests of the rich and powerful few and continue the sham of a government representative of the people as well. As I approach my 80th year on this earth, for the first time in my life I intend to vote wholeheartedly for a candidate who is ready to re-arrange the deck from it's flawed fundamentals. I will vote for Bernie Sanders. Bob Morales San Bernardino
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I.E. Revisited: From Rejects to Rockstars!
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By Bobby Joe Holman
he Monday morning after opening for The Rolling Stones, it was back to school and reality for the Rialto based rock group, “Those Bushmen.” But little did they know that their lives were going to change forever. Wayne Gondos, rhythm guitar player for the group, remembers like it was yesterday. “After the Stones gig everyone loved us… I went overnight from high school reject to superstar,” he said in Issue 24 Summer 2006 edition of Ugly Things. For 18 months starting in mid 1965 the group, which later came to be "The Bush," ruled the Inland Empire teen scene, from San Bernardino to Palm Springs, and as far as south San Diego! These five savage young Bushmen — Steve Hoard, lead singer/songwriter/front man; Dave Hoard, bass; Allen Henninger, lead guitar; Wayne Gondos, rhythm guitar; and Brent Cartwright, drummer — who were noted for being one of the most authentic Rolling Stone-inspired musical acts in the Inland Empire, earned the opportunity to open for The Stones March 15, 1965 after winning a Battle of the Bands held in the Kaiser Dome just one month prior. The Kaiser Dome, like the Swing auditorium, hosted a number of upand-coming rock bands from the Los Angeles and San Francisco
areas with the likes of, The Doors, The Seeds, The Birds and Buffalo Springfield to name a few, as well as a number of "Battle of the Bands" contests hosted by the two most popular AM Rock Radio Stations in the Inland Empire, KFXM 590 and KMEN 129. The quickest way in the 1960's to gain notoriety, popularity and gig offers, was to enter and win a battle of the bands contest, which was in most cases, much easier said than done. The Inland Empire music scene was very competitive and saturated with numerous aggressive and talented bands, with some of them signed to a local record label. Those Bushmen, had to compete and win against The Driftwoods, Ebb Tides, Germs and The Hysterics on this occasion. Those Bushmen determined to win, stepped-up their band practice schedule and concentrated on each carefully selected song. The Stones had something — that was undeniable — but it was something attainable, something well within the grasp of the five kids from Rialto. "I thought we compared favorably well with them" said Henninger, in the article. Unfortunately I did not attend, but on occasions people or friends who attended the show have shared his or hers experience with me, about this Historic Concert that happened over 50 years ago! Were you there? Do you remember times like these? Share mem-
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Those Bushmen, a Rialto rock band, rehearse for their opening of the March 15, 1965 Rolling Stones concert. Below, the band is pictured on stage at the March 1965 concert at the Kaiser Dome.
ories or stories by sending information to: I.E. Revisited - Bobby Joe Holman 302 N. Riverside Ave. Rialto, CA 92376 Heart To Harp, Bobby Joe Holman
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SB school district provides free lunches to students over summer
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By MJ Duncan
chool is out for the summer, and many students of the San Bernardino City Unified School District who rely on free lunches during the school year are at risk of being hungry over the next two months. The school district has addressed this need for over two decades by providing free, healthy lunches to children between 2 and 18 years old at five locations citywide. According to Juanita Webster, San Bernardino City Community Centers Supervisor, the program kicked off June 3, the day schools closed for the summer, and is projected to feed 2,125 youth during the month of June. She expects an increase in July as more people visit the city’s community centers. “This is a great way for kids to access a nutritious meal when they’re out of school,” she said. “This also gives parents another outlet to provide a meal for their kids.” Students are invited to partake in the free lunches through July 25, Tuesday through Friday from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at the following locations: Delmann Heights, 2969 North Flores Street; Hernandez Community Center, 222 North Lugo; Lytle Creek Community Center, 380 South K Street; and Ruben Campos Community Center, 1717 West Fifth Street. Lunch is available Monday
through Friday from noon to 1 p.m. at Center for Individual Development, 8088 Palm Lane and Monday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to noon at Anne Shirrells Park, 1367 North California Street. “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.”
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The San Bernardino City Unified School District is offering students free lunches through July 25 at five locations citywide in an effort to combat childhood hunger over the summer months when school is out of session. Children 2 – 18 can access free meals at the Lytle Creek, Hernandez, Ruben Campos, and Delmann Heights community centers, CID and Anne Shirrells Park.
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Free Car Seat Inspection in San Bernardino
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HAT: Members of the California Highway Patrol will be on-site at Stater Bros. in San Bernardino to ensure child passenger safety seats are properly installed. WHERE: Stater Bros. Supermarket, 444 E. Baseline Street, San Bernardino, CA 92408 WHEN:Saturday, June 18, 2016 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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WHY: Stater Bros. has a long history of support for the local communities where our customers and employees live and work. Each year, thousands of children are injured or killed in car accidents because their child passenger safety seats are not installed properly. This precautionary measure is the single most effective thing you can do to protect children in a car accident.
County Schools To Hold First High School Graduation Ceremony
he San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools will hold a graduation and recognition ceremony for the first time for seniors in Student Services’ Alternative Education, Juvenile Court and Independent Study programs. The ceremony will be held on June 17 at 5 p.m. at the Sturges Center for the Fine Arts, located at 780 N. E St. in San Bernardino. Twenty-six students from countywide programs will receive diplomas, and another 10 students -- who attended County Schools programs, but graduated from district high schools – also will be recognized. “This is an historic occasion for our students,” County Superintendent Ted Alejandre said. “We are so proud of what our students have accomplished to meet their graduation requirements. This
truly is a great celebration.” In addition to the county superintendent, San Bernardino Mayor Casey Davis is expected to attend, along with County Board of Education members. Derrick Anderson, a retired County Schools teacher and a pastor for Second Chance Ministries, will provide the invocation. Matthew Montiel-Robinson, a senior from Desert/Mountain Community Schools, will speak for the Class of 2016. The students graduating are from the following County Schools programs: Bob Murphy County Community School; Burton Thrall School; Desert/Mountain Community Schools; East Valley Community Schools; Independent Study; Vision Community School; and West End Community Schools.
Assemblymember Brown to Host 4th Annual Men of Distinction Ceremony
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utstanding men from the 47th Assembly District will be honored by Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown (D-San Bernardino) at her 4th Annual Men of Distinction program on Friday, June 17. This year, Assemblymember Brown will recognize: Burt Seuylemezian, owner of Burt’s Jewelry in Grand Terrace; Councilman Jesse Sandoval, City of Fontana; Pastor Draymond Crawford, a project manager at Sonrise Senior Citizen Villa in Fontana; Channing Hawkins, a representative of the Laborers’ International Union of North America; Colton Parks & Recreation Commissioner John Anaya; Sr. Pastor Raymond Turner, Temple Missionary Baptist Church; and Gary Grossich, chair of the Bloomington MAC and owner of Nickelodeon Pizza in Colton. “It’s my honor to acknowledge extraordinary men who are making positive contributions to our communities with their everyday activities,” said Assemblymember Brown. “These men play an essential role by creating jobs, generating revenue for our local economy, improving our quality of life, creating policies that meet the needs of residents and advocating on their behalf. Each honoree is highly deserving of this
special recognition.” Assemblymember Brown holds her annual Men of Distinction program to honor men who have demonstrated professional excellence in their chosen fields, a commitment to advocate for others and community leadership. Nominations were sought from the communities where they reside. The 2016 Men of Distinction
will be honored during a luncheon in San Bernardino. For more information, contact Ashley Jones at (909) 381-3238. Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown represents the 47th Assembly District, which includes Colton, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Rialto, San Bernardino, and the unincorporated communities of Bloomington and Muscoy.
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Mastodons take over San Bernardino County Museum, new exhibit now open
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The San Bernardino County Museum has unveiled its newest exhibit, Mastodons! The exhibit features a mother mastodon and calf along with several fossils of mastodons found in the area.
spark curiosity and offer fun ways of learning about fossils and what made up our region.” The exhibit is part of several interactive displays offered at the museum and plans to develop other educational tools are in the works, according to museum officials. As part of the unveiling celebration, museum members were invited for a sneak-peak of the exhibit Friday night, and were treated to a screening of Ice Age outside of the museum courtyard. The showing is part of the museum's a summer movie series running July 1-Aug. 19. Family films, both old and new will debut. Cost is $5 for nonmembers and popcorn is included. 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. IECN PHOTO/YAZMIN ALVAREZ
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(Right) San Bernardino County Museum guests can step a foot into a set of mastodon footprints on display at the Hall of Geology and Paleontology. prehistoric elephants that roamed San Bernardino County during the Ice Age.
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By Yazmin Alvarez hey’re back!
Mastodons have once again step foot in the Inland area and those wanting to check out the shaggy prehistoric mammals can get an upclose look at the giants at the San Bernardino County Museum in Redlands. Its newest exhibit, Mastodons!, at the entrance of the Hall of Geology and Paleontology, unveiled to the public over the weekend. Museum guests like Tyler Reed, 9, and James Lopez, 10, were in awe of the size of the mother and calf mastodon on display. “Whoa! It’s huge,” said Tyler, as he stood underneath the head of the mother mastodon. “Look at it!” “The baby’s feet are bigger than my head,” James responded. The full-sized mastodons help round out the Life to Death to Discovery diorama that explores a recreated dig discovering mastodon fossils. A pair of massive mastodon footprints are also on display, allowing guests to step into, to help size up the shaggy giants. “It’s all about offering a fun, interactive way of learning,” said museum Director Melissa Russo. “It’s great to see everyone so curious, especially children. That’s what we’re aiming for here, to
(Left) The lower jaw of a mastodon is among the several fossils on display at the San Bernardino County Museum. The fossil was found in Murrieta and represents the several prehistoric mammals that once roamed the Inland area.
COLTON HIGH SCHOOL 2016 GIRLS STATE DELEGATE NAMED
Natalie Perez has been selected to represent Colton American Legion Unit 155 this year. Girls State is a Leadership Program sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. It will be held June 27th to July 2nd, 2016 at Claremont McKenna College. This program is designed to increase awareness and knowledge of governmental processes and citizenship. One delegate is selected from each high school. Candidates are recommended by their Junior Class Counselor to be interviewed. Seven intelligent young ladies were interviewed at Colton High. Natalie is the daughter of Moses and Maria Perez.
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Community Action Partnership, Stater Bros. distributes apples to children
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By Anthony Victoria
tater Brothers Markets, in conjunction with First Fruits Fruit Company, donated 17,000 pounds of apples to the Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County’s (CAPSB) Food Bank. On June 10 Stater Brothers and CAP officials visited children at the Boys and Girls Club in San Bernardino last Friday to provide them with an arrangement of the fruit for their summer feeding program. The first distribution of apples went to the youth center because many of the children are of low income and receive free or reduced lunches. “There’s nothing better than being tough on what we eat,” said Boys and Girls Club President and Chief Executive Officer A. Majadi. “There a lot of folks behind the scenes that makes all of this possible.” CAPSB and Stater Brothers executives were on hand to speak to dozens of children about the importance of community partnerships and healthy nutrition. “Stater Brothers was the first entity in 1974 that stepped up to assist in our food bank,” said CAP Chief Executive Officer Patricia Nichols. “They have donated $230,000 in monetary value and 31 million pounds in food. We encourage everyone to eat healthy and consume fresh foods.” Roger Schroder, manager of produce for Stater Brothers, explained to the children of the importance of customer contribution to philanthropic efforts. He said he is pleased that the company could contribute to the well being of children. “[Executive Chairman] Jack Brown always had a saying, ‘Do the right thing for a reason’.
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Children receiving Apples from Stater Brothers Markets and the Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County.
This certainly is doing the right thing.” The remaining apples will be distributed to families and individuals in need through CAPSBC Food Bank’s food network of 255 participating agencies throughout the county. CAPSB Food Bank Program Manager Brandon Romano said summer feeding programs help fill a void that many struggling families have across the county. “Summer feeding programs like these are essential to the well being of our communities kids.”
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(Right) Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County Chief Executive Officer Patricia Nichols speaking to children at the Boys and Girls Club of San Bernardino during an Apple giveaway ceremony on Friday June 10.
Celebrate Pacific Electric Weekend, Father's Day at Orange Empire Railway Museum
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oin Dad for a ride into the past June 18-19 on the Big Red Cars of the Pacific Electric. Although the museum operates selected PE cars throughout the year, this is the weekend when the largest group are out to ride and photograph. On Sunday, there will be a family
barbeque from Noon – 2:00. The menu for the barbeque will be BBQ chicken, smoked sausage, apple baked BBQ beans, bacon wrapped roasted stuffed peppers, Coleslaw, Potatoes, Roll and a fancy Cupcake. Price for the Father's Day Barbeque is $12 for adults and $6 for children. Ad-
vanced paid reservations are required for the barbeque. Admission to the grounds is free, regular prices apply for train & trolley rides. Members ride trains and trolleys for free. Call (951) 943-3020.
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Salvador Munoz leaving decorated high school career behind to concentrate on college
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By Harvey M. Kahn
alvador Munoz was a three-year starting quarterback for Bloomington High School whose teams he admits, lost a great deal more they won. During that time, Munoz was a three-year team captain who won team MVP honors on both offense and defense. In track and field, he ran the 400 meter, 400x4, and threw the discus. Munoz' achievements earned him the 2016
school winner of the Ken Hubbs Award along with being named Athlete of the Year at Bloomington as well. He was a starter on the freshman basketball team and averaged eight points and five rebounds a game, but only played that one year. Munoz says he will no longer compete in athletics, instead will concentrate on his studies this fall at Cal State San Bernardino on academic scholarship. He will take business courses with the goal of starting his own company. "I am done
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Salvador Munoz was a three-year starting quarterback at Bloomington High School who was the school's Ken Hubbs Award winner and its 2015-16 Boys Athlete of the Year.
with sports. I had my fun in high school and now it's time to get to work. I want to finish college as fast as I can." Munoz said his family wanted him to keep playing football but he didn't like the prospects. "I could have played at junior college or at a couple Division 3 schools in Kansas or Virginia but I would had to pay to play. I was not offered an athletic scholarship." Talking while on break from his job at McDonald's, Munoz said he will always look back at the good memories of his Bloomington High School family. He recalled the day when a football coach from a local high school tried to lure him away from Bloomington. "The coach said he'd pay for my bus ticket back and forth to his school. I was already humbled from playing on a struggling team and that humbled me even more. I didn't want to leave our school. I always want to be a Bruin." Munoz said he was aware of Bloomington's great football history when it set national scoring records years ago on its way to winning three CIF football championships in four years. He said as quarterback, he was also needed as a full-time linebacker and safety. "I think it was the highlight of my high school career that I was able to play any position except on the line." He led the team in total yards gained, kickoff return yardage, and led the Sunkist League in passing yards. At 6-0, 175 pounds, Munoz also led the team in tackles. In Bloomington's 35-14 win against Colton, he had seven tackles, passed for 189 yards and ran for another 181, with two touchdowns. In the Bruins' 23-13 win over Pacific, he totaled 194 yards with a touchdown and had 13 tackles and an interception. "He had all the qualities that mirrored what it takes to get the Ken Hubbs nomination," said Bloomington HS Athletic Director Chris Brickley. "As you
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Salvador Munoz was a three-year starting quarterback at Bloomington High School who was the school's Ken Hubbs Award winner and its 2015-16 Boys Athlete of the Year. know our football program has been down for a few years but Salvador always brought his best effort. It doesn't surprise me that he stayed at Bloomington when he had a chance to leave because that's the kind of guy he is." Munoz began mapping his future in the 7th grade when he enrolled in Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID). During his high school years he
was a youth group volunteer at St. Charles Church, where he worked on the food drives. He was a assistant coach at Bloomington Little League. Like many athletes who win their school's Hubbs Award nomination, he did not know of its impact until he arrived at the ceremonial banquet. "I felt honored to be there and it was good to learn about Ken Hubbs."
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FMF Glen Helen National Brings an Ocean of Blue
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By Joaquin Juarez
MF was the main sponsor for the Lucas Oil AMA Motocross National at Glen Helen Raceway. They were rewarded as an ocean of blue riders dominated the 250 class, all of who were using FMF exhaust products. The wave of blue Yamahas started the first of four motos in a strong fashion (each of the 250 and 450 classes have two motos to determine the overall winner on the day). Tristan Charboneau of Geico Honda grabbed the holeshot, hounded by defending champion Jeremy Martin of Star Yamaha. Right there on their wheels were two more Star Racing competitors, Cooper Webb and Alex Martin. Alex Martin, Jeremy Martin’s older brother, quickly made a double pass and was in the lead, holding on to it for a healthy amount of time. Late in the race, the ever-amazing Cooper Webb passed Alex and held the point position until the end of the moto. This moto win was more than impressive since Webb has been recovering from a wrist injury. Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki rookie Austin Forkner passed Jeremy Martin on the 8th lap to take over third place and grab his first podium finish in this, his rookie season. The top five was filled out by two more Star Yamaha riders, Jeremy Martin and Aaron Plessinger. This made 4 of the top 5 Yamahas. The second moto began when little brother Jeremy Martin came
around the famous Talledega turn in first place. He fought hard to stay there for 30 minutes plus 2 laps. KTM’s Jessy Nelson followed him in second place and would for a long time. Big brother Alex Martin was fighting for every spot he could gain. He got into third place and put on a charge to get Jessy Nelson. Martin made the pass with only a couple of minutes left in the race. Jeremy Martin was still too fargone at that point for his big brother to catch him. It did, however, give Alex Martin the overall victory on the day, the first in his career, and his first red plate as the overall points leader in the championship. For the Yamaha boys in blue, Jeremy Martin finished second overall, Webb third and Plessinger fifth. Pro Circuit’s Austin Forkner broke up the party of blue by earning fourth overall, the best finish he’s had in this, his rookie season. The 450 class overall results didn’t reflect what happened at the races. In the first moto, Honda’s Trey Canard absconded with the holeshot with KTM’s Ryan Dungey hot on his rear wheel. Dungey, the defending series champion, passed Canard going up Mount Saint Helens to grab the lead. Meanwhile, Ken Roczen passed Justin Barcia to move in to third, then into second when Canard went down a little bit later. Roczen kept inching up on Dungey, and convincingly took the lead and checked out.
Then a minor disaster struck for Roczen. It was minor because he was able to nurse his bike around and finish in fourth place after the air leaked out of his air forks. Dungey capitalized for his first moto win of the young season. Husqvarna’s Jason Anderson followed in second, and the hardcharging Eli Tomac earned third. Moto two was similar, only no problems for Roczen. He was outstanding. Dungey was a lonely second and Tomac again gained a plethora of positions to move up to third place. Dungey won the overall, Roczen second, Tomac third, and they all stood on the podium and sprayed the champagne. Our local boys were there as well competing in the 450 class. Riverside’s Josh Grant was a consistent 6-6 on the day for sixth overall, showing he still has what it takes to be successful outdoors on a dirt bike. Weston Peick went down hard in the first moto and had to go to the doctor to get checked out. The ground where he went down was ripped and torn because Weston is a strong young man. Grand Terrace’s Blake Baggett broke his collarbone at round one, had it plated, and gutted out the first moto to the tune of a 16th place. He decided to sit out moto two and try to heal up. Let’s hope that Grant keeps improving and our other hometown heroes heal up and are ready to race soon. If you want to find a great family activity, get involved in motocross. Go down to John Burr Cycles in Fontana and have them help you get dirt bikes, gear and
Local star Josh Grant battles
all you need to be a riding family. You can also find them at www.johnburrcycles.com and they will help you fill all your needs. Also, take a family vacation to a motocross race. See www.promotocross.com for all
Photo Courtesy/Steve Emter necessary information. There are always plenty of local events to attend and participate in, so take a look at www.glenhelen.com while you are on the web. See you at the races!
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