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Vol 11, NO. 50
THIS WEEK Gloria’s Corner and Words To Think About
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Youngsters can take flight Aug. 20 in celebration of National Aviation Day at Redlands Municipal Airport.
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oung aviation fanatics will have an opportunity to earn their wings Saturday when the Experimental
Aircraft Association offers free partnership with the Redlands airplane rides over the Inland Chapter #845 of the Experimental area. In celebration of National Young Eagles, cont. on next Aviation Day (Aug. 19), the Redlands Airport Association in pg.
Stater Bros. Markets marks milestones
Christian Nunez was All-CIF athlete at SGHS who possesses student mediation skills
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The first Stater Bros. opened its doors Aug. 17, 1936 in Yucaipa. The market is celebrating its 80th anniversary. the first Stater Bros. opened in “thank you” for their patronage. Yucaipa and in highlight of its “Celebrating 80 years is an unbetater Bros. Markets is cele- 80th anniversary, customers at all lievable accomplishment for any 168 market locations were treated brating a few milestones. to balloons and cookies to mark Stater Bros., cont. on next pg. Aug. 17, 1936 marked the day the historic event, and to say
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Youngsters can take flight Aug. 20 in celebration of National Aviation Day at Redlands Municipal Airport. Young Eagles, cont. from front
partnership with the Redlands Chapter #845 of the Experimental Aircraft Association will host Young Eagles Flights Aug. 20 at the Redlands Municipal Airport, 1755 Sessums Dr. “We’re looking for the next generation of pilots to get on board,” said Beverly Buck, Young Eagles coordinator. “Children will have an opportunity to learn about aviation, then take flight — it’ll be the coolest thing and a memory of a lifetime.”
About half a dozen pilots will be on hand offering the free plane rides to children ages 8-17 years old. But before boarding, youngsters will have to complete a preflight class at 8:30 a.m. where they’ll learn about safety, planes and their parts. Once on board, flights will explore the empire including Redlands, Crafton Hills and parts of San Bernardino. The flights begin at 9 a.m. with the last flight concluded by noon. Participants will receive a logbook along with a Young Eagles
certificate and an opportunity to take a pilot test for free. The Redlands Airport Association will serve lunch from 11 a.m. 2 p.m. to participants and donations are appreciated. For information on the local Young Eagles event, contact Beverly Buck at 909-771-3279. For more information on the EAA national program https://www.eaa.org/en/eaa/aviation-education-and-resources/eaayouth-education/eaa-young-eagles -program
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“Stater Bros. founders pictured from left to right: Leo, Lavoy and Cleo Stater.” Stater Bros., cont. from front
company,” said Jack H. Brown, Executive Chairman of Stater Bros. Markets, in a news release. “We wouldn’t be here without our ‘valued’ customers and this milestone is certainly a testament to the loyalty and dedication of all the past and present members of our Stater Bros. ‘Family’; to our devoted customers, many of whom are sixth generation Stater Bros. shoppers; and to the partnerships which have been established with our supplier friends. We were founded by Veterans (Stater Brothers) and over 1,995 of us have served or continue to serve.” Stater Bros. has provided funding to several local organizations benefitting hunger relief, children’s
well-being, education, health and help for our nation’s veterans. Among the events supported include Feeding America, Toys for Tots, the Children’s Fund and the Believe Walk in Redlands. Marking another milestone for the Stater Bros. family will be the 100th birthday celebration in September of Evelyn “Sunny” Stater, widow of Stater Bros. founder Lavoy Stater. In 1935, Stater worked for the W.A. Davis grocery store in Yucaipa and after the Stater brothers purchased the W.A. Davis grocery store in 1936, they kept her on board and she became the first employee of Stater Bros. Markets, according to a Stater Bros. company news release. Some of her duties included weighing eggs that were brought in to sell, checking, cleaning and keeping books on credit
extended to customers. In 1943, she married Stater Bros. co-founder Lavoy Stater. She worked for Stater Bros. until the birth of her first child in 1948. Evelyn and Lavoy have 3 children, 7 grandchildren and 12 greatgrandchildren. “Evelyn Stater made countless contributions to Stater Bros. Markets. Without Evelyn’s support in the early days, Stater Bros. future may not have been as Bright and Blessed,” Brown, said in the news release. “Women have played a big role in the Stater Bros. success story, but none has played a bigger role than that of Evelyn Stater and the Stater Wives.” To learn more about the history of Stater Bros.,visit www.staterbros.com/history.
Evelyn “Sunny” Stater – Widow of Stater Bros. co-founder Lavoy Stater and first Stater Bros. employee, turns 100 in September. Below: Evelyn and Lavoy Stater
Gloria’s Corner
Gloria Macias Harrison You Could Win:
The Child Care Resource Center (CCRC) is conducting an opportunity drawing to benefit it's Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) curriculum training, literacy and library services and healthy nutrition and movement classes. The prize is a new 2015 Jeep Renegade Latitude. The winner will be announced on September 17th at CCRC's 40th Anniversary Gala and live on Facebook. The winner need not be present. For information call: 1-866-674-5437 or visit www.ccrcis40.org for rules and regulations. I'm buying a ticket, it will help a good cause and I might just win! Nominations Now Open:
Nominations are now open for the Colton Sports Hall of Fame. Deadline is coming up soon - October 1, 2016. For criteria and forms contact Colton Community Services Department at the Gonzales Center, 670 Colton, Ave. or call 909.370.6153. Colton has had so many outstanding athletics so it will be challenge for Recreation and Parks Commission to make a selection in early 2017. So pick up a form and nominate your outstanding athletic. 90th Anniversary:
Did you attend San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC)? I did and it prepared me for the University of California and a successful teaching and administrative career. Now I have the opportunity to be part of SBVC's history by purchasing a personalized 6" x 12" brick to be placed in the breezeway of the new Athletics
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Friday, August 19 - the Friends of the University of California Botanic Gardens present Summer Twilight Tour of the Botanic Gardens at 6:30 p.m. The docentled tour lasts 90 minutes and is followed by refreshments on the patio. The cost is $7 for Friends and $10 for non-members. There is a nominal fee for parking. For reservations call: 951.784.6962 or Complex. My husband and I are email ucrbg@ucr.edu both alumni and will buying our bricks and we urge you to do so. Wednesday, August 24 - HabiFor information call: tat for Humanity presents The 909.384.4471 66ers Baseball Game Fundraiser at 7:05 p.m. at the San Manuel Stadium, 280 South Save the Date: E Street, San Bernardino. For ticket and donation information Thursday, August 18 - the John call: 909.478.1176 or visit: M. Pfau Library of California www.habitatsb.org State University San Bernardino presents Free Summer Movie SeThursday, August 25 - Inland ries featuring Alice Through the Congregations United for Change Looking Glass. Screening starts (ICUC) will hold a Common at 8:00 p.m. in the South Library Ground for Peace Walk from 5:00 Lawn, 5500 University Parkway. to 7:00 p.m. starting at St. John's The theme for the evening is Tea Episcopal Church, 1407 ArrowParty. Movie goers are encourhead Ave., San Bernardino. All aged to bring blankets; chairs are are welcomed to join ICUC in the permitted in area beyond the Peace Walk. walkways. Food and refreshments are available for purchase and Thursday, August 25 - San free parking is in lots D & C. For Bernardino Generation Now is information contact Iwona Contrsponsoring Millennial Meet Up at eras at 909.537.3447 6:30 p.m. at 526 W. 11th Street San Bernardino. The event will Friday, August 19 - the Redfocus on millennials, health and lands Bowl Summer Festival civic engagement. All are welpresents The Redlands Symcomed. For information and to phony Orchestra: Symphonic RSVP visit: HTTP://BIT.YIMEEFireworks conducted by Frank TUPIE Fetta at 8:15 p.m. at the Bowl, 25 Grant Street, Redlands. Featured Friday, August 26 - the Rein this conclusion concert of the volve Project Foundation presents 93rd season are 1812 Overture the 4th Downtown Summer Conand Fireworks. The program also cert Series from 6:00 to 10:00 includes Rimsky-Korsakov's p.m. at Court Street Square (corCapriccio Espagnol, Stravinsky's ner of Court and E streets) San Firebird Suite and features cellist Bernardino. This free event feaRuslan Biryukov performing extures Zentonic, Traveling Stand cerpts from Lalo's Cello Concert. Still and Hoity Toity. Concert For information call: goers are invited to bring beach 909.793.7316 or visit: redlandschairs, blankets and dancing bowl.org shoes. Art, vendors, food and activities are part of the family enFriday, August 19 - the Retertainment. Free parking is volve Project Foundation presents available at the Carousel Mall the 3rd Downtown Summer Conparking lot. For information call: cert Series from 6:00 to 10:00 760.580.9491 p.m. at Court Street Square (corner of Court and E streets) San Saturday, August 27 - the Bernardino. This free event feaColton Veterans of Foreign Wars tures Plena Vista, Camino Pa' present the 1st Annual Taco BatTropical and Alma Tica Dance. tle, Car Show & Concert from Concert goers are invited to bring 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the VFW Post beach chairs, blankets and danc#6176, 1789 N. 8th Street, ing shoes. Art, vendors, food and Colton. For entry and vendor inactivities are part of the family formation call: Lorrie entertainment. Free parking is 909.254.3878 or Delma available at the Carousel Mall 909.835.3474 parking lot. For information call: 760.580.9491 Coming in September: Friday, August 19 - the San Bernardino County Museum Association presents Movies at the Museum featuring the PG rated Robots at 7:00 p.m. at the Museum's amphitheater, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands. There is a $5 fee for non-members. Attendees are urged to bring a picnic, lawn or stadium chairs and blankets and enjoy the free popcorn. For information call: 909.798.8606
Thursday, September 8 - AK Smiley Public Library presents a Free Employment Boot Camp from noon to 4 p.m. The library is located at 125 W. Vine Street, Redlands. Participants will learn resume writing, interview techniques and other skills in finding employment. For information call: 909.798.7565 or visit akspl.org
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Saturday, September 10 Molina Medical and the Tzu Chi Foundation present a Free Medical Clinic from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. At the National Orange Show, 620 Arrowhead Ave. San Bernardino, Gate 9. This event is for those residents who are uninsured or underinsured. Services include: medical, dental, vision and acupuncture. Service provided on a first come, first served. For information call: 855.665.4621 or visit Care4HealthyCommunity.org Coming in October:
Saturday, October 1 - the San Bernardino Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of San Bernardino present the 4th Annual Rendezvous Back to Route 66 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. in downtown San Bernardino. This free event to the public features custom cars of any year, CARoberfest " Beer Garden", food vendors, merchandise vendors, kids' games, Open Header Contest, People's Choice Awards and a poker run. For information call: 909.885.7515 or visit: rendezvousroute66.com or sba.chamber@verizon.net
spectives. The conference will be held at the University of Redlands Orton Center from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. For information and sponsorship opportunities visit: info@artsconnectionnetwork.org
Friday, October 14 - the San Bernardino Valley Community College Foundation presents its 90th Anniversary Gala at the new SBVC Athletic Complex. For information and sponsorship opportunities visit: www.sbvcfoundation.org
Saturday, October 15 - The Community Foundation serving Riverside and San Bernardino counties presents its 75th Anniversary Gala at the Riverside Convention Center at 6 p.m. For information and sponsorship opportunities call: 951.241.7777 or visit: www.the community foundation.net/75years
Favorite Quote: "What we need in the United States is not division. What we need in the United States is not hatred. What we need in the United States is not violence or lawlessness, but love and wisdom." Saturday, October 8 - Arts - Robert Kennedy Connection and the Arts Council of San Bernardino County present "From Competition to Collaboration" a conference aimed at To submit and event or info strengthening communities for Gloria's Corner please through the arts by bring together email gloharrison@me.com participants from a wide variety Also visit: www.iecn.com for of disciplines, sectors and per- online news.
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Guest Commentary By Gary Passmore
SB 308 Will Help Seniors Keep Homes & Remain in Their Communities
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y 2030, California’s over65 population is expected to be 87 percent higher than it was in 2012 – an increase of more than four million people. According to a 2014 AARP survey, nearly 90 percent of senior households say they would like to stay in their current residences and communities for as long as possible.
But this can be especially difficult for African Americans, who nationally lost a whopping 53 percent of their household wealth – and Black and Latino families bore the lion’s share of home foreclosures in California.
Many seniors that own a home have diligently paid their mortgage with the notion their equity will serve as a cushion for retirement. Unfortunately, due to exorbitant medical bills or other unplanned emergencies, bankruptcy may be the only option for many seniors facing crippling debt. Under current bankruptcy law, seniors are required to pay off their debts and are also forced to hand over their entire nest egg and move out of their communities.
California lawmakers are considering a bill, SB 308 by Senator Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont), that remedies this by providing seniors the ability to keep their homes and remain in their communities.
to the rising housing and living costs, especially for seniors, including more than 10 percent of the Inland Empire population. For decades the law recognized the basic fairness of allowing a consumer to preserve a portion of their home equity, known as the homestead exemption, in order to give them a fresh start after bankruptcy. Until 1975, the homestead exemption covered the median price of a home in California, allowing a consumer to pay out creditors for debt owed and either remain in their home or find alternative housing. The homestead exemption has not been adequately adjusted, resulting in seniors being forced out of their homes and no funds for alternative housing.
SB 308 reflects the higher value of homes today providing an increase to the homestead exemption to $300,000 for seniors. This adjustment will provide seniors the ability to remain in their homes or possess the financial cushion to find alternative housing. SB 308 also corrects an obscure court ruling that gives significant leverage to banks and prevents bankrupt seniors and families from preserving home assets necessary for reinvesting in a new residence. Preventing seniors from reinvesting their homestead exemptions in new homes is not practical. A senior should not be forced to enter into a new 30-year mortgage instead of using that equity to rent an apartment or enter an assisted living facility. SB 308 removes the reinvestment requirement to allow seniors to keep a portion of the equity they have built up for future needs, including adequate housing.
According to the Homelessness Research Institute, the number of homeless seniors in the United States will rise from 44,000 in 2010 to nearly 59,000 in 2020 if shelter and poverty rates remain constant. This is unacceptable and California lawmakers should be working to guarantee California seniors are not just another statistic. SB 308 is a step in the right direction and can make the difference for seniors between living in fear of homelessness and living with a sense of financial security.
Passmore is vice president of the California Congress of Seniors
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Cut costs by sharing Olympic hosting duties
Ever since 1936, the International Olympic Committee has promoted Adolf Hitler’s model of the games, which placed the emphasis on the host country rather than on the individual athletes. As a result, only autocratic countries like China and a few large cities like Los Angeles — with its numerous sports facilities — can reasonably afford to host the Summer Olympics.
It has been an honor to serve the residents of Highland for more than a quarter of a century — as city manager for 18½ years, planning commissioner for nearly one year, and City Council member for the past six years. Many have encouraged me to run again for re-election to the Highland City Council. I owe my supporters an explanation of why I am not going to run. Within days of being elected
Congressman Pete Aguilar is the best choice for Inland Empire voters this November. His record of service and accomplishments on the Redlands City Council and in Congress for two years has been exemplary. Paul Chabot’s assertion that “everybody’s been excited” about his sale of “terrorist hunting permits” to donors of his campaign is simply not true. Many are horrified. His politicizing the December
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Such countries/cities could maintain permanent facilities that would make it feasible to hold the Olympics annually, en-
abling athletes to participate for additional years while still in top form.
Similarly, the opportunity could be made available to any nation or city to host an individual sport, or several related ones, all at an affordable cost. Howard Hurlbut, Redlands
to the City Council six years ago, a lot of friends and acquaintances asked me if I had intentions of running for higher office. The response was a definite “no.” I had no intention of running for any other office and the only decision for me would be whether I’d run for re-election to the City Council.
It was my intention to serve no more than two terms. Even though my second term is cut in half by the court in the decision requiring Highland to have dis-
trict elections, it is still my second term.
I love Highland. It is my home and the place my wife Len and I selected to raise our family. Thanks to our dear family and friends for your love and support. We love you all and love Highland. Thank you again for this wonderful opportunity to serve. Sam J. Racadio, Highland
Chabot’s sale of ‘terrorist hunting permits’ horrific
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One alternative would be to share the summer games and spread their enormous cost among appropriate cities/countries throughout the world. Scotland might host golf; Kenya, distance running; Greece, field events; Los Angeles, swimming; and so forth.
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terrorist attack in San Bernardino is a grave insult to our superb police and military who responded with courage and strength in the demise of the two terrorists and the lengthy investigation in which others were arrested.
The permits give the impression that local citizens should take up arms and hunt for suspected terrorists. While our police and military need our moral and financial support, they are the only ones professionally trained and legally allowed to
“hunt” (with weapons) for terrorists.
Chabot’s claim that his donors are “not giving money to a candidate, but to a cause” is also not true. Any money currently received by his campaign will go to pay off his debt of $90,898. This Chabot/Trump ticket is unstable and not afraid to incite violence in our community. David Salvaggio, Redlands
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Words to Think About: Agree vs. Disagree with Trump
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By G. W. Abersold Ph.D.
ight off the bat, I confess there are several views of Donald Trump that I agree with. However, there are several more of his views that I disagree with. He is a “draft dodger.” During the Vietnam War he had five deferments because of heel bone spurs. Allegedly having them. At the same time he was playing football and soccer at Wharton College. He constantly affirms his loyalty for the military and says he gives money for veterans. Evi-
dence shows that most of the money goes into his own pockets. He affirms that he has never smoked, or used liquor or drugs; and demands that his children follow suit. Very commendable. I wish he had added that they NOT lie-which he does-that they publish their tax reports-which he won’t- and that they refuse using filthy language or have a vulgar mind. Warren Buffett has challenged Trump for both of them to meet (anytime and place) to reveal their tax report and let the items be questioned. Trump’s propensity for lying covers several other items. First, he has lied about the success of his business ventures. Both Buffett and Romney state that ten of them have gone under, including the Trump University, the Trump Airline, the Trump Water Company plus four Casinos. However, in every case, Trump has taken huge salaries for himself and his children prior to claiming Chapter 11 and bankruptcy. A major disagreement that I have with Trump is the way he slanders those who disagree with him. Beginning with the 16 men and woman on the stage. Including,
Kasich, Bush, Cruse, Rubio and the others including Clinton and Sanders. I don’t recall any allegations about him like: draft dodger, wife cheater, lying on his taxes, vulgar language. The worst evidence against Trump is the derogatory comments about the Kahns. Both husband and wife in the loss of their son in Iraq. Trump has no decency. Donald Trump’s judgement can be questioned. Especially as it concerns his views regarding immigration. He’s called Mexicans, criminals, rapists and murderers. He even challenged Judge Gonzales Curiel’s ability to be objective of his Trump University’s case because of his Mexican heritage. His judgement regarding the use of a nuclear bomb is very scary. Trump’s grandparents both immigrated from Germany. His mother immigrated from Scotland and two of his wives came from the Czech Republic. I wonder if he would object to a Judge that had a German heritage. The same rationale applies to his attitude toward Muslims. He wants them banned, their mosques closed and they are to be “carded.” Do you know this behavior sounds a
Workforce Board to Host Marketing Workshops
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The forums will cover topics ranging from best practices on Facebook to execution of social media tasks to online analytics and growing your network with LinkedIn. The workshops will be help in Ontario, Victorville and San Bernardino.
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“Effective Use of Social Media: A Hands on Approach” Ontario Chamber of Commerce 3200 Inland Empire Blvd., Suite 130, Ontario, CA 91764 • Nov. 10 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. “How to Use Your Personal Network to Grow Your Business on LinkedIn” Ontario Chamber of Commerce 3200 Inland Empire Blvd., Suite 130, Ontario, CA 91764 Online registration is now open at https://socialmediaworkshops2016.eventbrite.com
lot like what Hitler did to the Jews? By the way, Hitler never smoked, used liquor or drugs. A further questioning of Trump’s judgement concerns President Putin of Russia. Trump avows only a casual knowledge of him. Pictures prove he’s lied. He denies even business knowledge. Amazingly, a video shows his oldest son saying that they have made millions of dollars from their business in Russia. Evidently Donald, Jr’s mother taught him NOT to lie. Trump is a very unique and creative person. In his public speaking he has two basic skills. First, he speaks with vague and disclaimer phrases. Seldom does he use certainties. Examples, “It’s possible.” “I heard that.” “I read.” “It can be.” “I was told.” “Believe me.” And his favorite, “I was being sarcastic.” These vague comments are then changed into facts. But the statements can never be proven. The story about Muslims dancing and singing after the 9/11 fiasco were spoken by Trump as fact, until they were proven wrong. But Trump got a lot of mileage out of the lies. Trump’s negative, divisive and attitudes are attractive to a certain type of people. Most of them are
relatively uneducated and unemployed. The book “Hillbilly Elegy” by J.D. Vance gives a graphic portrayal of the disfranchised followers of Trump. He comes from the Appalachians and calls himself a hillbilly. Coal mining, steel mill unemployed. He subscribes them as gullible and change is what they want because they have very little. By the way, he got out of the environment by getting an education. In my opinion, the most devastating attitude that belongs to Trump is his arrogance. His belief that he alone can change America and solve its problems. It is also reflected in his signature belief, “I’ll Make America Great Again. “First, his premise is wrong. America is already great. Of course, improvement can be made-as with most things. I’ve visited 84 countries, and in every one of them I’ve met people that would give ten years of their lives if they could live in the USA. Trump lies, cheats, bankrupts and inherited millions of dollars from his dad. He’s failed in his business; in his family life and with the Republican Party. Speculation rather than facts is his stock in trade. Amen. Selah. So be it.
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Locals Attend 3rd Annual “Homeboy Network Gathering”
eacon Mike Bellinder of Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Redlands and parishioner Tony Bocanegra recently attended the 3rd annual “Homeboy Network Gathering” in Los Angeles. The event is sponsored by Homeboy Industries whose founder is Fr. Gregory Boyle, who is also the writer of best seller “Tattoos on the Heart”, which was named as the 2010 SCIBA Book Award Winner for Non-Fiction . Fr. Boyle is a Jesuit Priest, who in 1986 served as pastor of Mission Dolores Church, at that time, the poorest parish in the Los Angeles Archdiocese. The Pico-Aliso area where the church stood was known to have the highest concentration of gang activity in the entire city. In 1988 Fr. Boyle buried his first young person killed because of gang violence and since then he has been called for this sad task an additional 210 times. Homeboy industries is a gang rehabilitation organization and had its start in 1992 with the financial help of Ray Stark, a hugely successful Hollywood Agent, and a megahit producer. The plan was to bring rival gang members together by offering them jobs. The first project was opening what was
of parables inspired by Faith. He also makes approximately 200 speaking appearances per year and has received numerous humanitarian awards, among them the California Peace Prize. The Los Angeles event and workshops were attended by 121 organizations from 5 countries (Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Mexico and 27 cities from the US). Workshops available were: 1. Planting the heartbeat of Hope and Kinship. 2. Homeboy, substance abuse services and program. 3. Moving kids from risk to resiliency. 4. Recovery, relapse and relationship. Fr. Boyle was the Keynote speaker and the highlights were former Homeboys & Homegirls (homies) giving testimonies of their past lives as gang members, prisoners, drug addicts and their experiences as members of the Homeboy Industries, as trainees, workers, instructors and as mothers and fathers, and their desire and commitment to help others drawn to gangs. Their sharing was very inspirational and brought tears to many in the audience.
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Pictured Left to Right: Deacon Mike Bellinder, Fr. Gregory Boyle, Tony Bocanegra called the Homeboy Bakery. Since then Homeboy Silkscreen, Tattoo Removal, and the Homegirl Cafe, near
Chinatown are very successful ventures that train and employ former gang members, some recently out of prison.
In Fr. Boyles book “Tattoo on the Heart” he distills his experience working in the ghetto (barrios) into a breathtaking series
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JCPenney hiring more than 200 associates for new store in San Bernardino
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JCPenney is hiring more than 200 associates for its newest store at Inland Center Mall. Two hiring events are scheduled Aug. 18-20 and Aug. 25 and 26 for Inland-area job seekers.
By Yazmin Alvarez
CPenney is gearing up for its return to San Bernardino by hiring more than 200 associates for its new store at Inland Center Mall, the company announced Monday. Two hiring events are being held for Inland-area job seekers today through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Inland Center Mall, 500 Inland Center Drive in San Bernardino, and Aug. 25 and 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the San Bernardino Employment Development Department, 658 East Brier Drive. Recruiters are looking to hire associates for all positions including department supervisors, sales as-
sociates (commission and noncommission), replenishment and support associates, visual associates, beauty consultants for Sephora inside JCPenney and stylists for The Salon by InStyle. Persons interested can visit www.jcpcareers.com to view and apply for positions. The new two-story, 138,000square-foot store, will take over the spot once occupied by Gottschalks and will be among three anchor spots — Macy’s, Forever 21 and Sears— at Inland Center. JCPenney San Bernardino at Inland Center is expected to open in the fall, according to the company.
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The new two-story 138,000-square-foot store at Inland Center Mall in San Bernardino will open in the fall.
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JCPenney San Bernardino at Inland Center Mall is hiring beauty for Sephora inside JCPenney. Asscociates are expected to begin work in the fall.
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Arrowhead United Way’s School Supply Drive helps students kick-off the school year fully prepared
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A total of 400 backpacks filled with school supplies were donated to students from Rialto, Colton and San Bernardino school districts as part of Arrowhead United way’s annual School Supply Drive. Generous donations from community organizations and individuals helped make the event possible.
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By Yazmin Alvarez
undreds of area students headed back to school with smiling faces thanks to Arrowhead United Way. The volunteer-driven organization helped 400 students from Ri-
alto, Colton and San Bernardino school districts, start the year fully prepared by gifting backpacks filled with school supplies collected through its annual School Supply Drive held over the summer. “Students’ success in the class-
room is key to ending the poverty cycle in our community,” said Arrowhead United Way President Doug Rowand, in a statement. “Education is one of the key building blocks of our society. Without it our future leaders have nothing to climb upon to reach their full po-
Caro first UC Riverside student awarded Smithsonian Minority Awards Program
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UC Riverside Ph.D. student Mayela Caro was awarded the highly competitive Smithsonian Minority Awards Program-Visiting Student Internship. She is the first one from UCR to do so. Part of her internship is to help plan the Smithsonian’s Hispanic Heritage Month Festival in September, and discuss Latin American food, culture and migration with visitors at a display table (pictured).
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By MJ Duncan
C Riverside Ph.D. student Mayela Caro, who has been interning at the National Museum of American History this summer, is the first student to be awarded the highly competitive Smithsonian Minority Awards Program-Visiting Student Internship. Part of her duties during her 10-week internship includes planning the museum’s Hispanic Heritage Month Festival in September. “This has so far been an amazing experience,” said Caro, a resident of Temecula, California. “I love seeing how different pieces come together to create a Smithsonianrun festival. I have a front-row seat to the inner workings of the museum. I’ve been surprised by the
amount of work that needs to get done on a daily basis in order to operate a museum of this caliber and size.” The Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum and research center boasting 19 museums, galleries and the National Zoological Park. “Because most exhibits are permanent, I was under the impression that museum work was not as fast-paced or busy, but I was wrong,” exclaimed Caro. “There is always a project to be working on, a meeting to attend, an event to plan. I love it because I am learning a lot and the day just flies by and I am having the time of my life.” Caro received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Cal State San Marcos and began doctoral studies at UCR in fall 2016. Her research focuses on the representations of gender and ethnicities in film, media, popular culture, print culture, and material culture. She expects to complete her doctoral by 2020. Caro, who has a passion for teaching, explained the importance of history is to appreciate the
past, understand and be award of other peoples’ histories and cultures, and to understand a historical event through others’ points of view. During the internship she is also creating podcasts, oral histories and website content. Her podcasts delve into the topics of the Braceros and the history of Latinos in broadcasting and the increase of Spanish-language radio in Los Angeles. “Both of these stories will hopefully echo the approach I take in the classroom, which is to highlight the ‘alternate’ version of history,” she said. It was Caro’s Ph.D. advisor Cathy Gudis, director of the Public History Program at UCR, who encouraged her to apply for the internship. “She had faith in me and because of that, I believed in myself. Never in a million years did I think my application would get chosen, but it did. I hope to be an example for others to believe in themselves, reach for the stars, and follow their dreams. You never know.”
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Volunteers helped organize and stuff backpacks for students in need as part of Arrowhead United way’s annual School Supply Drive. A total of 400 backpacks were donated to students in Rialto, Colton and San Bernardino school districts. tential.” “As these children move forward with their education, it is Arrowhead United Way’s goal to build that child’s confidence by helping them to be prepared for any obstacles they may encounter,”
Several community groups and agencies including Inland Empire Job Corps and BNSF helped organize and stuff the donated school supplies. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, McLane Southern California, ITT Technical Institute, Target Distri-
bution, BNSF Railway Company, San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, Under Armour Distribution Center, California State University of San Bernardino, Inland Empire Job Corps, and individuals throughout the community were among the supporters who generously donated the school supplies, helping make the backpack giveaway possible. Arrowhead United Way accepts donations year-round. To learn more visit www.arrowheadunitedway.org or call 909-884-9441.
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Former boxing champ Miguel Angel "Mikey" Garcia learns lessons at LLU Children's Hospital
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Miguel Angel "Mikey" with wife Fatima at LL Children's Hospital Community Day. Garcia is holding Super Featherweight Championship belt.
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By Harvey M. Kahn
s the estimated 70 sick or injured youth at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital came up to Miguel Angel "Mikey" Garcia, the two-time World Boxing Association champion was obviously impressed by the courage of the young warriors. Garcia was among 30 civic leaders who took part in Loma Linda University Children's Hospital Community Day on Aug. 18. Hospital spokesperson Joanna DeLeon said it was good timing that made Garcia a perfect last minute addition to the day's roster of volunteers. Garcia represented
himself honorably at the twohour festivity that included celebrity impersonators from Star Wars, Power Rangers, Spider Man, and Anna and Elsa from Disney's Frozen. DeLeon said the LLU Children's Hospital is a Level One trauma center that treats those up to age 21. Its patients can have serious injury, heart transplants, life threatening ailments, and can be in neonatal intensive care. Many of the children were too young to know Mikey Garcia but they all appreciated his goody table filled with toys, coloring books, souvenirs, tee shirts, and hats. One 14-year-old boy recognized Garcia and lifted himself out of his wheel chair to pose for
a picture. Many mothers and fathers recognized Garcia and had a photo taken with him. Garcia and his wife Fatima have decided their notoriety has enabled them to support as many youth programs as possible. It is doubtful they will ever attend another so eye-opening. "What I do is nothing compared to what these kids are going through," said Garcia. "I didn't know what to expect today. Everybody is fighting for something. There was no way to prepare for this," said Garcia, who greeted children hooked up to oxygen, chemotherapy, dialysis, and feeding tubes. All maintaining the composure of true champions, with none revealing their physical or mental pain. One father said his daughter had undergone 62 surgeries. "I have kids of my own and this brings it into prospective," reasoned Garcia. "I like helping people out. Maybe I can provide them a few minutes of joy." For Fatima Garcia, it was the first time she's accompanied her husband to a community event. "It's important that we give back anyway we can," said Fatima. A representative from Team Garcia said the fighter quietly helps a number of causes. The Garcia's have children ages five and nine who saw their father fight for the first time on July 30 in Brooklyn when he knocked out Elio Rojas. It was the first time they saw their father in action. "Mikey didn't want to hide reality from our kids. But when the fight started they were crying. I won't take them again," said Fatima, who said it goes with the territory of being a fighter's wife. "That's all I've known for ten years." The Garcia's graduated together in 2004 from Pacifica High School in Oxnard, where they were honors students.
Omnitrans Commemorates San Bernardino Transit Center First Anniversary with Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest
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n September, the San Bernardino Transit Center (SBTC) will celebrate one year of operation with a sidewalk chalk art contest, live music, refreshments and promotional giveaways on Saturday, September 10, 2016. “Our vision for the SBTC is to be a busy regional transit hub and much more,” said Omnitrans spokesperson Wendy Williams. “We also hope it will become a vibrant community gathering place and source of civic pride. With the sidewalk chalk art contest we invite the
community out to experience both the transit center and the talents of local artists.” Approximately 5,000 passengers pass through the SBTC each weekday, making connections with 13 Omnitrans bus routes as well as routes operated by Mountain Transit and Victor Valley Transit Authority. Connections at the SBTC will be expanding in the year ahead. On September 14, Beaumont’s Pass Transit will bring its Commuter Link Route 120 to SBTC. In spring 2017, Metrolink train service will be extended to the
site. To coincide with the Metrolink extension, Omnitrans will launch a new freeway express Route 208 with peak-hour service between Yucaipa, Redlands and San Bernardino. In recognition of the SBTC’s energy efficient design, the theme for the sidewalk chalk art contest is "Green Scenes.” Prizes of $250, $100 and $50 will be awarded for first, second and third place in the adult category. All children 13 and under who participate will receive a prize. Omnitrans will provide live music, promotional goodies and refreshments for all in attendance. The SBTC offers an indoor climate controlled lobby with public restrooms, drinking fountains, and customer service desk, plus shaded outdoor waiting areas and digital bus arrival signs. Some of the "green" features include solar rooftop panels, sustainable greenery, high tech heating and cooling systems and water-saving drinking fountains.
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Mikey Garcia poses with boxing fan Gilbert at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital. Garcia is holding his Super Featherweight title belt. Garcia, 28, once owned the WBO featherweight and super featherweight championships while compiling a 35-0 record with 29 knockouts. He's fought in seven major title fights, each occurring at major venues and broadcast internationally. He lost his championship outside of the ring due to a contract dispute and now represents himself. Currently ranked No. 2 by the World Boxing Association, Garcia could fight for that title in Los Angeles in October against reigning WBC Lightweight Champion Dejan
Zlaticanin of Montenegro. "Garcia's doing great again. He looked good in his first fight back," said Craig Caparaz, a patient care assistant at the Children's Hospital. "He's doing a lot of good being here today. I've followed his career for seven years." From the looks of it Garcia will probably be back at the Children's Hospital again. Perhaps next visit he'll come with a new championship belt. Either way, Garcia said Tuesday's visit will be memorable. "I'll take this with me forever."
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Christian Nunez was All-CIF athlete at SGHS who possesses student mediation skills
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San Gorgonio's Christian enrolls at UC San Diego after excelling in soccer, water polo, swim, and track for the Spartans. By Harvey M. Kahn
hristian Nunez was not just a four-time male athlete-of-the-year at San Gorgonio High School, he was appointed by school administrators as one of two peer conflict mediators. When not scoring goals, running the 400, or swimming the butterfly, it was Nunez's job on campus to settle conflicts between students before the situation moved onto expulsions. Nunez will be majoring in international business at UC San Diego starting in September. Nunez said most campus conflicts were usually two students fighting in class. "It wasn't my
job to make them become friends. I just tried to make them see the other persons point of view and have them try to avoid the situation," explained Nunez. "They would be referred to me by the campus counselor. It was very effective. If needed, I could be called as a police witness but everything that we discussed at school was confidential. It also made me become a better person and helped with my social skills." He credited San Gorgonio adult personnel with encouraging him and likewise took advantage of every opportunity the school offered. He graduated 16 out of 344 seniors with a 4.12 GP and
was selected as San G's male Ken Hubbs Award nominee. Nunez completed the rare combination of making all-San Andreas League in soccer, water polo, and swimming. He was two-time All-CIF in both soccer and water polo and was threetime league champ in the 100 meter butterfly swim. He ran track as a sophomore. "To be selected boy athlete of the year four years in a row is almost impossible," said SGHS Athletic Director Matt Maeda. "We identified Christian as a freshman as an exceptional athlete. He was a three-year member of our G-Force Athletic Academy and was my president
as a senior. Just an extremely solid individual who was really involved." Nunez was a member of San G's "Odyssey of the Mind" state championship team that qualified for the world championships this year at Michigan State University. The Odyssey of the Mind is a competition where each team of seven must solve a difficult technological problem. San G placed 19th out of 70 teams due to its inventive medieval machines based on rubber band propulsion. Through his advanced placement American government classes, Nunez became part of its extended cabinet, whereby once
a month he would attend San Bernardino Unified School District board meetings with SGHS Principal Dion Clark. "I would address the Board from the podium or sometimes meet oneon-one with the Board president. Usually about issues affecting our school," said Nunez. "I learned about money issues and learned the skill of speaking in front of a crowd." Among his other activities, Nunez was president of the SGHS Athletic Leadership Academy; was two year captain of soccer and water polo teams; was in calculus club, and still works 20 hours per week at Pizza Hut.
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