Inland Empire Weekly October 22 2015

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Vol 11, NO. 09

THIS WEEK Gloria’s Corner

Magic unveiled at Children’s Subacute Center in San Bernardino

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Anthony Araiza receives Water Legend Award A8

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leeann Sanders debuts the children’s Subacute center’s Snoezelen room, a therapeutic controlled multisensory environment that stimulates the senses with sound, color, light, texture and aroma.

Dignity Health — Community dragon, two Jack in the Box sets

By Yazmin Alvarez Hospital of San Bernardino’s and a birthday cake complete with glowing candles — were part of agic was unveiled with Children’s Subacute Center.

Toy-themed animatronic figthe flip of a switch Magic, cont. on next pg.

Monday afternoon at ures—a roaring lion, a gentle

‘Thriller’ flash mob invades Redlands Market Night IE Hispanic Leadership Council Honors Local Leaders A15

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Participants sought for Veteran’s Day Parade and Car Show

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community event for 16 years, the Cruizin E St. Veteran’s Day Parade and Car Show is seeking groups to participate in this family-oriented parade. The event is hosted by E. Street Cruizers Car Club and the Inland Empire Military Museum, and is sponsored by Juan Pollo. The event honors veterans from all branches of service, past and present.

The parade starts at San Bernardino High School and ends up at the historic site of the original McDonald’s at 1398 N. E. Street in San Bernardino.

Vintage cars, trucks, and military vehicles will be on display at the car show after the parade. Hours of the event are 8AM until 4PM on Saturday, November 7, 2015.

Any Veterans or community groups who want to be in the parade or people interested in being in the car show should call the Boys and Girls Club at 909885-6324 for more information.

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a “thriller” flash mob took over downtown redlands during market night oct. 15, performing michael Jackson’s “thriller.” the zombie mob drew crowds to watch the performance.

By Yazmin Alvarez

ombies swarmed an intersection in downtown Redlands last week but the walking dead weren’t out for

human flesh. Instead, the roamers were out for a little thrill — a dance thrill that is.

A “Thriller” flash mob invaded the corner of Orange and State streets during Market Night Oct.

15 as crowds gathered to watch the troupe of dancers in the somewhat “impromptu” performance put on by the Fox Dance Studio.

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the children’s Subacute center’s Snoezelen room is illuminated with water-filled tubes that include plastic fish and flowing bubbles. the room is intended to stimulate the senses and relax children. also held to showcase the center’s several children have made great Snoezelen Room, a therapeutic progress in behavior since the Magic, cont. from front controlled multi-sensory environ- room’s installation about a month the unveiling. The figures were ment that stimulates the senses with ago. Changes in sounds and prodonated by San Bernardino-based sound, light, color, texture and jections can be made to fit the Garner Holt Productions and will aroma. needs of a child, including projectsoon become permanent fixtures To help provide stimulation and ing family photos or familiar voices inside the center. relaxation, the room is illuminated in the background, she added to June Collison, president of Com- by an ever changing color scheme help with stimulation. munity Hospital of San Bernardino, of red, blue, green, purple, and yel- “This has been a very positive said the toy-themed figures will not low, has water-filled tubes with thing,” Sanders said. “There’s just only be a great addition to the cen- flowing bubbles, fiber-optic ropes so many things in this room that inter, but will also provide a much draped over a swinging chair, and spires magic to happen. It’s been needed sense of comfort to children has patterns along with photos pro- my dream to have this room come and families. jected on the walls, all while calm alive and now it’s finally here and I “Since families are here for a long ambient sounds play in the back- get to share it with my 32 ‘grandtime, we have to make sure we ground. kids’ — I’m grandma here.” have the right equipment,” she said. The room was made possible “These (additions) are some of through donations from the Chilthose things that are good and will dren's Subacute Auxiliary and is do good for our kids.” one of three in the United States to Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter But the animatronics were just use multi-sensory technology. with Inland Empire Community one highlight of the center’s event. Leeann Sanders, administrator of Newspapers and can be reached A grand opening celebration was the children’s subacute center, said at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com.

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animatronics donated by San Bernardino based garner holt productions to community hospital’s children’s Subacute center included a dragon, birthday cake, two jack in the boxes, and a lion.

Zombies, cont. from front

Urquizu, who teaches dance and serves as the CEO at Fox Dance Studio in Redlands, organized Thursday’s event as a tribute to Michael Jackson in the spirit of Halloween through “Thriller” and as a way to showcase the variety of dance styles taught at the studio.

While she planned it as a simple tribute to the King of Pop, it got

bigger than she imagined, she said as it was posted on social media.

The first go at a flash mob was held last year and off to the side, she said.

“This year, we got center stage and a bigger crowd,” she said. “We also have way more zombies and even some kids participating, which is great because it shows talent at all ages.”

Urquizu said the group was hard

at work practicing for the event since July.

The hope, she says, is to gain a bigger following and eventually hold additional flash mobs throughout the area.

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

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Gloria’s Corner

community building actions of the tribe.

Save the Date:

October 24 & 25 - the Friends of the University of California, Riverside Botanic Gardens present Fall Plant Sale. This sale opens on Saturday at 11 a.m. and on Sunday at 9 a.m. and features special workshops and demonstrations.

For information call 952.784.6962 or visit www.gardens.ucr.edu

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New School Opening: This week the San Bernardino City Unified School District will hold the official grand opening of Paakuma' K-8 School at17825 Sycamore Creek Loop Parkway. I was curious about the name and the district informed me that the school is named after Native American Leader Santos Manuel.

So I contacted long time friend and colleague, Kenneth Shoji, Public Relations Manager of the Office of Public Affairs of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians to research the meaning of the name.

The name Paakuma' is the real and proper Indian name of Santos Manuel, Kika (leader) of the Yuhaviatam Clan of Serrano Indians. He was also given three other names - Tawinat, a nickname; Manuel Santos, a Spanish name; and Santos Manuel, a reversal of his Spanish by which he is known today.

Ken also gave me a brief history of the tribe. Spanish explorers collectively identified the indigenous people of the San Bernardino valleys and mountains as Serrano, a term meaning highlander. The Serrano lived near what is now Big Bear Lake and were called Yuhaviatam or "People of the Pines".

In 1866, to clear this area for settlers and gold miners, a state militia conducted a violent 32-day campaign against native men, women and children. Leader Paakuma'/Santos Manuel guided his people from their ancient homeland to a village site in the San Bernardino foothills.

In 1891, Presidential Executive Order established the San Manuel Indian Reservation. The reservation is named after Santos Manuel.

Santos Manuel is remembered as a community builder, a person who, following years of turmoil, reached out to the people of the San Bernardino Valley to secure a future for his people. In later years, he worked with several government commissions to secure the tribe's political, legal, land and other rights. He shared the knowledge of the Serrano culture and language with anthropologists to preserve a record for future generations.

His belief in sharing is continued to this day and is reflected in the

Saturday, October 24 - the Crafton Hills College Fire Academy presents a Fundraiser Breakfast to benefit the academy at Yum Yum Restaurant, 541 N. D Street, San Bernardino from 7 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Monday, October 26 - the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board in partnership with Assemblyman Marc Steinorth present a Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at California State University, San Bernardino Obershaw Dining Room, 5500 University Parkway. Job seekers will be able to meet with local businesses looking to fill full and part-time positions and also receive assistance with resumes and applications. For more information call 909.476.5023

Wednesday, October 28 - the John M. Pfau library at California State University, San Bernardino presents Sugar Skulls Workshops from noon until 1:30 p.m. and again at 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in PL4005A. This is a great opportunity to learn to make sugar skulls, which are traditional for Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead).

RSVP is required: subject libevents@csuab.edu Skulls. Complimentary parking is available please check in at Kiosk.

Wednesday, October 28 - the Salvation Army Advisory Board presents its annual luncheon Transforming Lives, Doing The Most Good from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 2626 East Pacific Street, San Bernardino. Keynote speaker is James Ramos, Chairman of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors. For ticket and to RSVP call Lt. Kathleen Griffiths at 909.888.1336

Thursday, October 29 - the Inland Empire Executives Association presents its 18th Annual Golf Tournament, The Nemo Memorial at the San Bernardino Golf Club, 1494 S. Waterman Ave. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Operation Safe House. For information visit ieea.biz or call 909.875.4413.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

Sunday, November 1 - the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art (RAFFMA) at California State University, San Bernardino presents Dia de Los Muertos Celebration & Calavera Auction at the Lower Commons

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from 2 to 6 p.m. For information parade and/or car show call on the Celebration and Calavera 909.885.6324 Auction call 909.537.7783 or email ptaylor@csusb.edu Sunday, November 8 - the Thursday, November 5 - Friends of the University of CaliBonnes Meres Auxiliary of the fornia, Riverside Botanical GarChildren's Fund present A Holiday dens present Art In The Gardens Auction and Luncheon from 9:30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Artists will a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Renais- be showcased in the shady treesance Ballroom at the National Or- lined Alder Canyon of the Gardens ange Show Events Center. For on the UCR campus. Featured will information contact Louise Soterin be ceramics, glass, jewelry, waterat 909.798.5553 colors, metal art, mosaics and garden art. For information call Saturday, November 7 - the E 952.784.6962 or visit www.garStreet Cruizers Car Club, the In- dens.ucr.edu land Empire Military Museum and Juan Pollo present the 16th Annual Tuesday, November 10 - the San Cruizin E St. Veterans Day Parade Bernardino City Unified School and Car Show from 8 a.m. to 4 District presents Community Gathp.m. This family-oriented parade ering for Excellence, Making starts at San Bernardino High Hope Happen at the National OrSchool and ends at the historic site ange Show from 8 a.m. to 12:30 of the original McDonalds, 1398 p.m. The keynote speaker is Dr. N. E Street in San Bernardino. For Shane Lopez, author of Making information on participation in the Hope Happen. This event will be a

platform for the school district, county leaders, and leaders of local educational institutions to work as a cohesive team to make hope happen in San Bernardino.

To RSVP call Victoria Wood at 909.381.1250 or email victoria.wood@sbcsd.com. One may register online at https://event rite.com/e/community-gathering-for-excellencetickets-18636644706

Wednesday, November 11 - a Veterans Day Salute Celebration and Parade is scheduled from 10th and Mt. Vernon to La Plaza Park.

A special tribute to fallen soldiers will kick off the parade at 11 a.m.

It is expected to feature a car show, guest speakers, color guard salute, music, military vehicles and marching bands. For information contact Sargeant Mayorquino at 909.802.6964 or Carlos Moreno at 909.855.9093 or Phil Florez at 909.229.0008

San Bernardino Public Library to Host 2 Special Performances of Buster Balloon’s Halloween SPOOK’tacular!

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ne of Southern California's most popular chilentertainers, dren's Buster Balloon, will be performing his Halloween-themed comedy balloon show live at two of the San Bernardino Public Libraries. These free family performances will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2015. The first performance will be at the Dorothy Inghram Branch Library, 1505 W. Highland Ave. at 11:00 AM. The second performance will be at the Feldheym Central Library, 555 W. 6th Street in the Bing Wong Auditorium at 2:00 PM. Buster Balloon’s Halloween SPOOK’tacular is 45 minutes full of creepy comedy, spooky magic, and monstrous balloon creations guaranteed to have you howling with laughter and screaming with delight! With the help of his audience minions, Buster Balloon

captures balloon ghosts, conducts strange and bizarre balloon experiments, and pursues his quest to build the perfect Balloon Monster!

Based in Orange County, California, Buster Balloon is an international award-winning balloon artist and children’s entertainer

who has performed all across the USA, as well as the UK, France, Italy, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, and Israel. Buster has worked with Disney, Pixar, DreamWorks, Nickelodeon, and has performed at The White House on two occasions.

The Buster Balloon Show is an inflatable extravaganza of vaudevillian entertainment featuring the human cartoon character that is Buster Balloon. A wild and wacky mix of comedy, magic, and balloon twisting expertise.

For more information call the library at 909-381-8238 or visit our website www.sbpl.org For more information about Buster Balloon’s shows visit his website http://busterballoon.com or follow him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Buste rBalloonFanPage

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By Anthony Victoria

Immigrant youth have shown that they are profound leaders

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t has been half a decade since the Inland Empire Immigrant Youth Coalition (IEIYC) was founded to fight for the rights of undocumented residents. They have been in the forefront--organizing themselves to push for the passage of key legislation such as the California Dream Act, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), and Assembly Bill 60 (legislation that has given immigrants the opportunity to obtain driver licenses).

In the face of staunch opposition, and in some cases, blatant racism the young adults of the Riverside-San Bernardino Valleys have risen to the occasion and stepped up to the pervasive law enforcement system that is the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement department (ICE).

In other words, when force and intimidation seemed the only solution for the latter to dissuade pro-immigration efforts, the IEIYC has been willing to sacrifice their freedom to fight for a voiceless community---for the people who at times are viewed as inferior to the rest of American society, and who are afraid to speak out due to fears of retaliation or deportation.

It comes with no surprise that in contemporary times, an organization that has contributed to the region by creating a new generation of civil rights organizers, policy advocates, and first generation university students, is receiving profound acclaim for their devotion to not only the Latino community, but the ethos of our nation’s ideals: the American Dream.

On Saturday October 17, a room filled with Latino lawyers, community organizers, and educators honored the IEIYC by attending

their fundraiser to support their continued focus on obtaining justice for immigrants. Many of the young leaders recalled the obstacles they faced in organizing DACA clinics, health fairs, and community forums to provide the community with free resources that would otherwise be unavailable to them.

It is fitting to call them Dreamers after all.

Many of these people are migrating from one of the most corruption and violence plagued regions in the World. They are escaping gruesome living environments that a majority of Americans can only imagine.

Whereas U.S. presidential hopeful Donald Trump is arguing that Mexicans and other Latinos are sending their worst people to the U.S., many Latino immigrants (like their European and Asian counterparts) have come to the Land of the Free to work hard, earn honest money to support their families, and become contributors to their communities.

Time and time again we hear from both immigrant youth and U.S. born Latinos that their parents have worked in factories, in the fields, in hotels, and restaurants--jobs that the average American disdains--with no protest. We have heard of incidents where immigrants have been detained for not having a driver's license and of the brutal conditions that exist in detention centers.

And time and time again it has been the IEIYC, along with partners such as the Justice for Immigrants Coalition (JFIC), the California Partnership, the Training Occupational Development Educating Communities, the San Bernardino Community Service Center, the Pomona Economic Opportunity Center (PEOC), and many others who have provided disenfranchised immigrants opportunities to speak out, to organize, and most importantly, to live without fear.

As IEIYC now focuses on their new challenge---bringing an end to the harsh conditions immigrant prisoners face at the Adelanto Detention Center--they will continue to exercise a universal right that should have no prejudice, have no limits, the freedom of speech and expression. We should not take that right from them. Instead, despite differences in political ideology or ethnicity, we should respect their efforts for aspiring to live in peace and prosperity. After all, that’s what this nation is all about.

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I grew up in a family that never discussed or practiced a religion.

They practiced moral living. My grandmother, a non-religious person, was probably the most moral person I ever knew. No swearing, lying or cheating; treat others with dignity.

I went to many different churches in my teenage years and experienced the different dogmas they have. None of it stuck or felt

I attended the Inland Congregations United for Change forum for the San Bernardino City Council candidates. I was shocked at some of their answers concerning the various topics. For instance, the homeless. One of the candidates said he would pay the police to round them up and send them to another city. This answer reeked

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right. Years later, I went to temple and felt immediately at home.

Half my family is gentile and the other half Jewish. I felt right at home with the Jewish faith. For a few years I practiced it, took classes, read books and studied with the rabbi. But then I stopped that as well.

I don’t think it’s a lack of belief in a higher power, but the belief

in one supreme being that turns me off. I believe in a higher power and order, but not as a religion.

Religion is man-made. Spirituality is different. I am a spiritual being, not a religious being.

Victoria Hallard, Yucaipa

Damon Alexander a breath of fresh air to City Council

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of insensitivity. Others said it should not be the city’s responsibility; that it is a state and federal problem. I understand their rationale, even though this answer is a bit short-sided.

Politicians usually boast about what they have done to help other people. I was fortunate enough to speak with a few members from Damon Alexander’s camp. I witnessed him arranging an event to I must say I was particularly im- feed the homeless on Oct. 3. pressed with Damon Alexander’s answer. It was very simple. He So when a question arose about suggested to do what other cities homelessness, he did not boast have done: Combine the services about using his time, money and of the different social services de- energy to feed the homeless at the partments, local, state and federal. park the previous Saturday. He Then we provide the services the simply gave a professional answer homeless need and help them get to a serious concern of the city. back on their feet. I could not believe this came from the mouth of Is this humbleness? I do not a Republican. But I was com- know what it is, but it is refreshpletely fascinated with the sim- ing to witness a candidate taking so much of their person to help alplicity of his answer. leviate the social impact of a dire In actuality, many of the bigger concern without trying to use it for cities have done this. Also, Los political gain. If elected, Damon Angeles has just begun to com- Alexander will be a breath of fresh bine these services as well. One of air to the San Bernardino City the major problems with provid- Council. ing services to people is they do Keith McCarter, not know how to access the availSan Bernardino able services. By lowering this barrier, Mr. Alexander suggests homelessness will be minimized if we follow the lead of the larger cities.

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Words to Think About: The Many Successes of Harvard

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By G. W. Abersold Ph.D.

hen you read or hear the word HARVARD it conjures up many diverse images. Its history, its achievements, its influence, its famous people.

Most people can recall that the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock in 1620. In the year 1630 Harvard College, which was later changed to Harvard University, was founded under the auspicious of

the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

There were nine students in the first class. By the way, the word Massachusetts is an Indian word that means “large hill place.”

Subtract the founding date from 2015 and we get the age of the University.

The University was named after John Harvard who had emigrated from England. He was a very wealthy man. At his death his will left 274 books from his library to the University and half of his wealth including his land in England. The money was used to build the first building on the campus.

Obviously it is the oldest academic institution in the United States.

There are very few Universities in the U. S. that are more famous than the city they are in. Harvard, Notre Dame, and Stanford University are much more famous than Cambridge, Massachusetts, South Bend, Indiana and Palo Alto, California.

Currently Harvard has a student body of about 30,000 of which

51% are male. It has a living endowment of approximately thirty five billion dollars.

A little known fact is that at the height of the Revolutionary War (1775) the trustees of the University thought it was wise to move the University temporarily to the City of Concord, a few miles north of Cambridge. It was only temporary and was moved back to the original location after the war.

The influence of Harvard is astounding. There have been eight Presidents of the United States who have graduated from Harvard.

These include John Adams, John Quincy Adams, Rutherford B. Hayes, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, George W. Bush and Barack Obama.

There also have been scores of famous men and women who have either graduated or attended Harvard. Including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Thoreau, Bill Gates, Conan O’ Brien, Bill O’Reilly, Tyra Banks, Matt

Damon, Al Gore, Tommy Lee Jones, Robert Kennedy, Ralph Nader, Buckminster Fuller, Michael Bloomberg, Ted Kennedy, Robert R. Glauber, Michael Crichton, Lou Dobbs, Leonard Bernstein, Jack Lemmon, Marc J. Shapiro, Abigail Johnson, Kenneth C. Frazier, David Rockefeller, Al Franken, Ben Bernanke, and Barney Frank.

These are a few of the better known athletes. Most of those who became well known in sports were in the field of hockey, rowing, and Olympic competition in track. To name a few Dick Button, Clifton Dawson, John Dockery, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Bobby Jones, Marv Levy, and Jeremy Lin. At one time or another there have been seventy six graduates that were Governors of their States.

Currently there are thirty three Representatives in Congress and fifteen Senators that are Harvard graduates.

Again currently six of the Judges on the Supreme Court are gradu-

ates of Harvard.

Another interesting fact about Harvard that isn’t known is that there are nineteen Kings or Prime Ministers from other countries that have been graduates from Harvard.

The countries are as diverse as Mexico, Israel and Thailand.

In considering the influence of Harvard University, it is interesting to note the great number of graduates that went into politics and law. Also in the field of business, primarily in banking and investments. Without mentioning their names it is remarkable that many of the billionaires in our country were students or graduates of Harvard.

Of particular interest is the fact that Harvard was one of the first Universities to offer scholarships to minorities.

Harvard, for the last 380 years has significantly enhanced the world of education.

Amen Selah. So be it.

to get turned off, we’ll go and pay their bill for them,” Pastor Robert used as an example. Funding comes solely from offerings and alms. “Many of the people we’ve helped in the past who are back on their feet want to support and help others. It’s a miracle.”

There are a total of 13 full weekly services between the

three campuses, including children and high school classes. The main campus is located at 3701 N. Sierra Way, and the downtown campus at 1001 N. Arrowhead Avenue in San Bernardino. For more information, please call (909) 884-1385 or visit www.wayworldoutreach.org.

Way World Outreach to serve 2,000 plates over Thanksgiving, distribute 5,000 presents

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By MJ Duncan

s the holiday season quickly approaches, churches as well as community organizations are beginning to make preparations to help those in need by providing Thanksgiving meals and collecting Christmas presents to distribute. One of them is the Way World Outreach ministry who welcomes the community to their Thanksgiving dinner scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 24 from 12 – 3 p.m. and their Christmas party where 5,000 presents will be distributed to children on Sat., Nov. 19.

“Just walk in and enjoy some good food, great music and friendly smiles,” said Pastor Robert Cuencas.”

What started over ten years ago as a small, humble ministry has since burgeoned to three campuses in San Bernardino with over 7,000 parishioners attending weekly services. The Way World Outreach was founded by two half-brothers, Senior Pastor Marco Garcia and Assistant Pastor Robert Cuencas, who began their mission traveling door-todoor in San Bernardino inner-city neighborhoods, assessing needs and providing assistance.

Today the main campus is located on north Sierra Way, and the new downtown campus on Arrowhead Avenue. The recently added third is located on 3943 N. H St. According to Pastor Robert it was important for the ministry to maintain a downtown presence because the need is so great compared to other neighborhoods in San Bernardino.

“We find what people need, we meet those needs and we love the people,” Pastor Robert said. He identifies poverty, drugs and broken families as the major affliction of the community he serves, and offers comfort to them through the word of God. “Over 40 percent are on government assistance.”

Way Out Services is the branch of the ministry that serves the

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Photo courtesy The Way World Outreach The Way World Outreach, founded by two brothers in 2004, Pastor Marco Garcia and Assistant Pastor Robert Cuencas, identifies and meets the needs of the San Bernardino community. The ministry is rapidly expanding, holding weekly services to 7,000 parishioners. Pictured is Pastor Garcia delivering a sermon. community, and is described y Pastor Robert as the heartbeat of their mission.

Way Out Services provides a multitude of assistance to anyone in the community in need, rang-

ing from homelessness, hunger, transportation, job training, recovery, GED, ID cards, utility payment assistance and job placement.

“If someone’s lights are going

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he SBCUSD has graciously allowed us to use school sites for our community engagement forums on the City of San Bernardino Charter, which will begin in November and continue in Spring 2016 in anticipation of the matter going to the November 2016 ballot.

We have confirmation for the first three meetings: · November 4 @ Golden Valley Middle School, 3800 N Waterman Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92404 (Fourth Ward) · November 5 @ Arroyo Valley

High School, 1881 W Base Line St, San Bernardino, CA 92411 (Sixth Ward)

· November 9 @ Indian Spring High School, 650 N Del Rosa Dr, San Bernardino, CA 92410 (First Ward)

Meetings will be scheduled in the other four wards after January.

The meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m. and last an hour to 90 minutes. We will post this information on the City web site and social media platforms.

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Colton: First and third Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 650 N. La Cadena Dr. Highland: Second and fourth Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 27215 Base Line.

No meetings in August.

Loma Linda: Second and fourth Tuesday, 7 p.m. (check city Web site as dates are subject to change); 25541 Barton Rd. Redlands: First and third Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 35 Cajon St. Rialto: Second and fourth Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 150 S. Palm Ave. San Bernardino: First and third Monday, 3 p.m.; 300 N. “D” St.

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fternoon Delight Dance Socials

All seniors, couples and singles, welcome at free dance socials.

Opportunity to make new friends and remember music of our youth.

Joslyn Senior Center: First and second Tuesday 2 p.m., 21 Grant St., Redlands (909) 798-7550.

Redlands Community Center: Every third Friday 2 p.m., 111 Lugonia Ave., Redlands (909) 7987572.

Highland Senior Center: Every fourth Tuesday 2 p.m., 3102 E. Highland Ave., Highland (909) 862-8104.

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offer Pre-Certification Training.24-7 Professional Staff Support. Monthly stipends from $877.00-$1048.00. Call Maria at (909) 890-4008 to serve a seat. Wednesdays and Thursdays.Orientation and training are ongo- 3:00 P.M.- 5:00 P.M. Instruments ing. New classes start monthly. Se Provided by IM INC. Lessons for habla espanol. electric guitar, electric bass, drums and piano. Music theory, voice and stage presence. Registration: August 19th & 20th, 2015, 3:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Del Vallejo Middle School, 1885 East Lynwood Drive, San Bernardino, CA 92404. For The Democratic Luncheon Club youth ages 8, through 17. School of San Bernardino meet at 12:15 Phone, (909) 881-8280. First come on Fridays at Club Headquarters, basis: Lessons start 3:00 P.M. at Del 136 Carousel Mall (near the cen- Vallejo Multi-Purpose Room, Autral glass elevator) in San gust 26th, ending at 5:00 P.M. Call, Bernardino.

(909) 496-5112. 1885 East LynSpeaker Schedule: wood Drive San Bernardino. CA 10/23 will be a Candidate 92405. Dennis Morgan Brown, Forum. All candidates are in- Program Administrator. IM INC, vited to speak for a few min- Inter-Prevention Meaningfully Inutes to help Get Out The Vote tercepting The Negatives Toward on 11/3!

Children. “See You There”!

Visit us at www.sbdems.com or our new Facebook page at www.facebook/SBDems.

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allet Folklorico Cultural Classes

Mondays 5:30-6:30 5-11yrs, Mondays 6:30-8:30 11-adult. No charge. 951-233-7027. Knights of Columbus, 740 Pennsylvania St., Colton, Ca.

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Saturday, October 24 from 9am to 1pm. at San Bernardino High School, 1850 North E St., San Bernardino. Fair is hosted by American Medical Student Association Chapter at UC Riverside School of Medicine. The fair will offer free foot exams, free flu shots and free screenings for blood pressure and diabetes. For info email Haroun.Mohammad@medsch.ucr.edu.

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istry for anyone battling an addic- car show should call the Boys and tion. Open Session: Friday’s @ Girls Club at 909-885-6324 for 7:00 p.m. @ Sunrise Mission (690 more information.

W. Etiwanda Ave., Rialto). Grief Recovery-Support in dealing with the death of a loved one. Saturdays, 10am in Room 150. For info, call 909-875-5566, or visit us @ Saturday, November 7 10am to www.sunrisechurch.org.

1pm. To encourage parents to start alloween Dinner thinking about college and career before their child enters high school, Dance Crafton Hills College is hosting an open house, “Come to College” Thursday, October 29, 2015 at Family Fest. Activities will take 11:15am. The Redlands Community Senior Center will hold a Hal- place at the CHC Aquatics Center loween Dinner Dance at Redlands and will include lunch. The “Come Community Senior Center, 111 W. to College” Family Fest will feature Lugonia Ave.. Come in costume, demonstrations from different caand enjoy a spooktacular day of reer fields, and information on planEMT, Fire dancing, food, and fun. There will ning for college.

Academy cadets, and STEM reprebe a costume contest and plenty of sentatives will be on hand to answer raffles. Tickets sell out quickly.

Price is $5 with a patron card or $10 questions about college opportuniwithout. To register or for more in- ties and career options. But “Come formation, please call the Joslyn to College” is not all about workSenior Center at (909) 798-7550 or shops and working. There will be a Redlands Community Senior Cen- lot of fun activities for kids of all ages, and the Past Pleasures Car ter at (909)798-7579.

Club of Yucaipa will be showing off ruzin’ E St. Veteran’s their cars. As part of Veterans Day Day Parade and Car celebrations, kids will have an opShow portunity to make cards to send to Saturday, November 7 at 8am to veterans. Crafton Hills College is 4pm. A community event for 16 located at 11711 Sand Canyon Road years, the Cruizin E St. Veteran’s in Yucaipa. http://www.craftonDay Parade and Car Show is seek- hills.edu ing groups to participate in this family-oriented parade. The event is hosted by E. Street Cruizers Car Club and the Inland Empire Military Museum, and is sponsored by Juan Pollo. The event honors veterans Saturday, November 14 at 11am from all branches of service, past to 3pm. at the City of Rialto Comand present. The parade starts at San munity Center, 214 N. Palm Ave., Bernardino High School and ends Rialto.Day will include career up at the historic site of the original workshops, College workshops, FiMcDonald’s at 1398 N. E. Street in nancial Aid Information, Parent San Bernardino. Vintage cars, Workshops, Job Opportunities and trucks, and military vehicles will be employers on-site. Free Admission on display at the car show after the and information sessions. For info parade. Any Veterans or community contact Human Resources at (909) groups who want to be in the parade 820-2540 or visit www.rialtoca.gov or people interested in being in the

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Water professionals honored by CSUSB’s Water Resources Institute

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Anthony “Butch” Araiza receiving the Water Legend Award and certificates from several local government officials during a reception at cSUSB on oct. 12.

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By Anthony Victoria, Staff Writer

ater specialists Stacey Aldstadt and Anthony “Butch” Araiza were honored by the Water Resources Institute of Cal State San Bernardino (CSUSB) during a reception held at the university’s commons on Monday October 12.

Several members of the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District (SBVMWD), San Bernardino Municipal Water Department (SBMWD), city dignitaries, and university officials were present to honor the two water conservation and sustainability champions.

Years before the public knew

about the importance of water conservation, individuals like Aldstadt and Araiza advocated for “common sense” usage of water. Aldstadt’s commitment has protected the City of San Bernardino’s water supply for two decades. Aldstadt originally formulated and presented to fellow regional water suppliers the Clean Water Factory concept.

The factory is a water reclamation project to treat and reuse municipal wastewater currently discharged to the Santa Ana River.

The reclaimed water will be used for groundwater recharge and landscape irrigation. The project’s goal is to reduce dependence on imported water and establish a reliable, sustainable source of clean

water. It has been in the planning and environmental stages for several years. Aldstadt is leading the effort to push for the construction of the regional water recycling plant.

The longtime water champion is admired by many in her field. Aldstadt is currently working as an adjunct professor at CSUSB, teaching both California water law and regulatory administration in the master’s in public administration program. Fighting back the tears, Aldstadt thanked everyone in the audience for their relentless support.

“There are people in this room who gave me opportunities when I was a young lawyer, who were very kind to me besides me having a big mouth and a smaller brain,” she said. “But more than anything, the City of San Bernardino has given me everything that I’ve ever had. I’m so glad that I’ve had the chance to serve.”

Araiza began his water career with Rialto’s West Valley Water District in June 1963 as a field maintenance worker. By 1975, he was responsible for the entire water system as the district’s water superintendent. The district board of directors would appoint Araiza to general manager in 1995---a position he held for 20 years. Under his guidance, the district was successful in securing federal and state grants for new technologies to treat contaminated drinking water. He currently leads the effort to implement both traditional and innovative treatment technologies to restore safe and affordable drinking water to residents in the Rialto-Colton Water Basin.

“First of all, I’m no legend,” Araiza said with humility. “I’m only Butch Araiza from Rialto.

Spanish Story Time now in session!

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oin Miss Yesenia at A.K. Smiley Public Library in Redlands for an evening story time. There will be great stories in Spanish as well as songs; fingerplays and fun.

We’d love to have you join us

in the story corner of the Young Readers’ Room on Monday evenings from 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.

A.K. Smiley Public Library 125 W. Vine St. Redlands, CA 92373 (909) 798-7674

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Stacy Aldstadt speaking to members of several area water boards, city and regional government officials, and university leaders about her personal accomplishments during the Water resources institute of cSUSB’s reception on oct. 12. the reception was held to honor Aldstadt and Anthony Araiza for their advocacy work.

That’s a bit too large for me. I was simply at the right place at the right time. It was big bucks for a dumb [expletive] kid who was looking for a job...It turned out to be a job that I loved so much.”

West Valley Water District board director Alan Dyer said he learned from the Araiza the importance of

being a leader and serving constituents with integrity.

“He taught me that we have to work together as a team to accomplish things for our rate players.

You’re doing for the love of the community and the rate payers and nothing else matters.”

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Pro surfer Bethany Hamilton inspires Paralympic 2016 hopefuls at PossAbilities Sports Luncheon

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Pro surfer Bethany Hamilton was the guest speaker at the PossAbilities Sports Luncheon Oct. 14 at Loma Linda University Health. The event helped raise more than $125,000 to train and send four athletes from PossAbilities on the Road to Rio — all vying for a spot on the 2016 Paralympic Team in Rio de Janeiro.

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By Yazmin Alvarez

our Paralympic athletes, including the “Soul Surfer” herself, Bethany Hamilton, shared stories of triumph during a recent benefit luncheon at Loma Linda University Health.

The PossAbilities Sports

Luncheon, held Oct. 14 in the Wong Kerlee International Conference Center, helped raise more than $125,000 to benefit PossAbilities, a free community outreach program for disabled individuals who were born with or have suffered a permanent physical injury. Proceeds will also support the PossAbilities Road To Rio Program, which sponsors disabled athletes in their training for the 2016 Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The program will help train elite athletes to compete for a place on the National and U.S. Paralympic Teams in several sports including cycling, triathlon, and canoeing.

This year’s four paralympic hopefuls representing the PossAbilities program are paratriathlete Andre Barbieri, handcyclist Delmon Dunston, paracyclist Nicholas Gleissner and canoeist Greg Crouse.

Hamilton, who was the guest speaker at the event, shared her story with the crowd offering words of inspiration and support.

“It’s pretty cool to see what amazing (things) humans can do after going through (or continuing) to go through hard time,” she said.

On Oct. 31, 2003, 13-year-old Hamilton paddled out in the waters of Hawaii with her best friend, dad and brother and was attacked by a shark. She lost her

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More than $125,000 was raised to benefit PossAbilities,the free community outreach program that offers disabled individuals who were born with or have suffered a permanent physical injury a sense of community. Proceeds will also support the Road to Rio Program, sponsoring four athletes from PossAbilities on the Road to Rio, all vying for a spot on the 2016 Paralympic Team in Rio de Janeiro. left arm.

Her book, “Soul Surfer: A True cord to become inflamed. To save “At that point I felt like my Story of Faith, Family and Fighthis life, doctors had to amputate dreams and my love for surfing ing to Get Back on the Board,” one of his legs and both hands. was being taking away from me, also inspired a 2011 film by the Now 33, Solis’ goal is to one day which was devastating,” she said. same title, “Soul Surfer.” be a Paralympic triathlete, ac“More devastating than losing She travels across the county to cording to a news release. my arm.” share her story and to offer gratiDuring the luncheon, particiShe had recently placed second tude for the support she had from pants were encouraged to “dash in nationals at the age of 13 and her community. She hopes the for cash,” to raise funds for a new had a promising future as a prosame for local athletes through prosthetic leg Solis has needed fessional surfer before the attack, PossAbilities. for some time. With a goal of she explained.

“In life we all face obstacles,” raising $5,000, attendees were “Even at 13 I thought, I can do she said. “I believe by pursuing excited to play and support Solis. without my arm, but to do withour passions we can then have the Thanks to the generosity of the out surfing,” she said, was somedrive to overcome.” crowd, $16,000 was raised, the thing she just couldn’t handle.

Also benefiting from the release said.

But Hamilton conquered every fundraiser was Zimri Solis, a For more information on Possobstacle, including being tossed PossAbilities member who at age Abilities and the Road to Rio prothrough the waves, and now 10 was diagnosed with meningogram, visit shares her story in hopes of incoccal meningitis—a rare infecTeamPossAbilities.org. spiring others to never give up on tion that causes the membrane their dreams. covering the brain and spinal

Carter rallies late to beat Cajon

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Photo/Richard Dawson Quarterback Sonny Robison (#4) struggled against the Cajon defense with two interceptions but found Brent Hernandez for the go-ahead two-point conversion that made it 15-14 in the fourth quarter.

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he Rialto Carter football needed a win to stay in the thick of the Citrus Belt League standings.

Facing a talented Cajon squad, it took some big plays late for the

Lions to grind out a tough win.

A 99-yard kickoff return touchdown by Marcus Strong with 2:42 left in the fourth quarter was followed by a successful twopoint conversion pass from Sonny Robison to Brent Hernandez to give the Lions a 15-14

lead, and eventual 22-14 win over Cajon at Cajon High School on Friday, October 16.

The game was scoreless through the first three quarters, but saw four scores in the final three and a half minutes.

The Lions were up 7-0 at the halfway point of the fourth after Strong rushed for an 11-yard score and looked ready to attempt to grind out the clock running the ball.

That didn’t go as planned on Carter’s next drive when a fumble was recovered by sophomore defense tackle Isaac Vara at the Cowboys 35 with just under six minutes to go. That was the first of two turnovers that sparked two Cowboys’ scores.

A facemask penalty aided Cajon’s ensuing drive and a few plays later Freshman quarterback Jayden Daniels connected with senior running back Giovanni Daniel on a screen pass for a 19yard touchdown to tie the game at 7.

Prior to Strong’s touchdown return, Carter (5-2, 2-2 CBL) had just fallen behind 14-7 after Cajon senior safety David Villalobos intercepted a pass from Robison and returned it 30 yards for a touchdown.

Cajon (6-1, 3-1) will look to rebound against first place Redlands East Valley (6-1, 4-0) at Citrus Valley High School on October 23.

Carter will look to keep its twogame winning streak alive against Eisenhower (1-6, 0-4).

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center offers free flu shots

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rrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) will offer free flu shots on Saturday, Oct. 24, for individuals who are uninsured or underinsured. Flu shots will be given in the Oak Room located on the first floor of ARMC at 400 North Pepper Ave. in Colton.

Influenza viruses are responsible for more than 200,000 hospitalizations and thousands of deaths every year. Outbreaks can happen as early as October and can occur as late as May. Getting vaccinated each year provides the best protection against influenza throughout flu season. The flu

shots will be provided from 8 a.m. until supplies are finished.

The flu shots will be available to people 6 months of age and older.

Proof of insurance is not required.

For additional information visit www.arrowheadmedcenter.org, or call (909) 580-1000.

Photo/Richard Dawson Marcus Strong (#2) scored a 99-yard kickoff return late in the fourth to help Carter rally to beat Cajon 22-14 in Citrus Belt League action on October 16.

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Inland Empire Hispanic Leadership Council Honors Leaders at 5th Annual Gala

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Courtesy Photo Courtesy Photo IEHLC Board Member Yolanda Cabrera (left) presented Gloria Macias Harrison, Board of Trustee for the San Bernardino ComFormer US Treasurer Rosario Marin (left) with IEHLC President Jaime Hurtado and IEHLC munity College District with the Champion Award.

Board Member Laura Morales.

he Inland Empire Hispanic Leadership Council (IEHLC) hosted its Fifth Annual Gala at the Cardenas Family Residence on Thursday, October 15, 2015.

More than 250 community and business leaders from both San Bernardino and Riverside County, including key Federal, State and Local Officials, came together to recognize four community leaders who have made a difference in the Inland Empire region.

The IEHLC honored Doreen Dominguez, Chairman of the Vanir Group, with its prestigious Legend Award, the highest award presented by the group. The award is presented to an individual who has dedicated their lifelong work as an advocate for the improvement of the communities of the Inland Empire.

Ms. Dominguez succeeded her beloved late father, H. Frank Dominguez, and chairs the Vanir Companies, including Vanir Development Company, Inc., Vanir Construction Management, Inc. and Vanir Construction Company, Inc., which have successfully completed over $8.5 billion in real estate developments, design-build lease, and construction services. Vanir Construction Management has been consistently ranked by Engineering News Record Magazine as one of the top construction management firms in the nation. Ms. Dominguez also created Vanir Financial Services, which owns Vanir Securities, and recently

launched Vanir Energy, LLC, a green initiative specializing in solar thermal energy.

“Dorene Dominguez epitomizes what the IEHLC represents, stated IEHLC President, Jaime C. Hurtado. She is home grown, well-educated, a savvy business woman and operates with a true sense of civic morality, which renders a higher quality of life for the Inland Empire communities.”

The IEHLC also presented its Championship Award to three individuals who have demonstrated superior management and leadership skills. These honorees have operated with great wisdom, high moral standards and are committed to improving the quality of life for the citizens of the Inland Empire.

This year’s recipients included Gloria Macias Harrison, Board of Trustees San Bernardino Community College (Education Champion Award); Rámon Álvarez: President, Owner of Álvarez Lincoln, Álvarez Jaguar (Business Champion Award) and Jay Orr, CEO of Riverside County (Public Policy Champion Award).

“It is always such a pleasure to showcase the dynamic leaders that live in our backyard. These local heroes are powerhouses, that live, work and mentor in our communities,” said Hurtado.

Sponsors of the event include: Cardenas Markets; Coca-Cola Company; Vanir Construction Management, Inc.; Riverside County Board of Supervisors; Cal State University of San

Courtesy Photo IIEHLC Board Member Laura Morales with Legend Award recipient and keynote speaker Dorene Dominguez, Chairman of Vanir Group of Companies.

Bernardino; James Ramos, Chairman, 3rd District Supervisor, Josie Gonzales, 5th District Supervisor; San Antonio Regional Hospital; Morongo Band of Mission Indians; Gresham Savage Attorneys at Law; Law Offices of C. Robert Bakke; Inland Behavioral and Health Services; Lewis Group of Companies; Kerry Allen and Associates; and

Premier Marketing.

The Inland Empire Hispanic Leadership Council (IEHLC) is a regional non-profit organization comprised of community leaders who have come together and collaborate in order to improve the quality of life for the Hispanic community in the Inland Empire region. The council has centered its work in the areas of Business,

Education & Public Policy.

The Council meets regularly to conduct an open dialogue in order to find solutions for any compromising issues within the region. It is our vision to improve quality of life, create opportunities in order to sustain positive and responsible growth for the Hispanic community.

Obituary Lois Alma (PHELPS) Hanna

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he world lost a dynamic lady September 13, 2015, when Lois Alma (PHELPS) Hanna passed away at Rapid City Regional Medical Center. She suffered a brief decline, succumbing to pneumonia. Lois had been a resident of Rapid City for many years after she and her husband, Kenneth Hanna, retired there from Oskaloosa, IA. Lois was predeceased by Ken who passed away in 2009.

While living in Rapid City Lois was involved at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, a member of the Business and Professional Women’s Foundation, and a supporter of the Club for Boys. Sharp and vivacious until the end she was working on learning to ride a strider bike to stay fit. She was most recently a very happy resident of West Hills where she enjoyed the friendly staff, lovely residents, and beautiful facilities. She will be missed by her many friends there.

Born June 12, 1921 on a raisin ranch in Caruthers, CA, Lois Alma Phelps was the firstborn of Florence Eaton and Jesse J. Phelps. She became big sister to Robert Eugene and John Eaton (“Buddy”). Lois graduated from San Bernardino High School in 1938 and married Alec Fergusson in 1941. She was the mother of two extraordinary children, Kathleen (b. 1943), and James (b. 1948). An industrious and patriotic woman she worked in the metallurgy lab for Kaiser Steel in Fontana, CA during WWII helping to build victory and liberty boats. While raising her family in Rialto, CA she was involved in the Ri-

alto Women’s Club, the PTA, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Cub Scouts, Eastern Star, and a supporter of Little League.

After successfully launching her children into the world Lois continued her professional career working as an administrative assistant for Congressman Jerry Pettis of CA and then going into the travel industry for many years. She loved to travel and did so extensively. Her grandchildren remember fondly receiving postcards and gifts from around the world.

Her long marriage to Alec Fergusson was dissolved in 1971. She married Ken Hanna in 1976 and after a few years in southern California they moved to his hometown of Oskaloosa, IA. They golfed, traveled, and socialized abundantly and regularly attended the home football games of Ken’s alma mater, the University of Iowa.

Lois was a meticulous hostess with flawless taste.

From making decisions about her home to her wardrobe to discussing politics she did so on her own terms, convicted in her opinions. In spite of her fine taste she was never afraid of hard work. Lois was a beautiful seamstress, skilled in upholstery, and could paint and refinish furniture to perfection.

She was a doting grandmother, known to spoil on the spot or, if needed threaten to “dust your ruffles!”

She impressed her great-grandchildren with her ability to play jacks well past the age of 80. In her later years she was affectionately known as “GG Lo,” Great-Grandma Lois.

Lois is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Marsha Fergusson of Anchorage, AK; her daughter and son-in-law, John and Kathy Bley of Seven Bays, WA; seven grandchildren: John, Matt, Sarah, Elizabeth, Andrew, Scott, and Robert sprinkled around the United States; and her collection of 17 “Greats” as she called them: Jenny, Ryon, Aaron, Hayden, Jack, Hank, Grace, Nolan, Will, Chase, Audrey, Emelia, Liam, Katie, Luke, Matthew, and Katherine. She is also survived by a sister-in-law Delores Hope Phelps of Palm Springs, and a number of nieces and nephews. She was particularly close with her niece Carolyn Phelps of Stillwater, MN. Lois is also remembered by her four step children and their respective spouses: Cheryl Taylor, Kathleen Larsen, Johnetta Davis, and Scott Hanna.

Graveside services for Lois will be held October 23rd at 3 PM at Montecito Memorial Park Cemetery in Colton, CA. In lieu of flowers the family suggests a donation to your favorite charity.

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Ghouls and gals ‘Ante Up for Animals’ during HSSBV Casino Night

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By Yazmin Alvarez

ith the roll of a die the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley was transformed into high roller's showroom for guests to Ante Up For Animals during the annual fundraising Casino Night and Dog House Auction.

The event, open to those 21 and older and held Oct. 17, offered games of Craps, Blackjack, Roulette and a few other table favorites, along with food, drinks and plenty of opportunities to turn in chips for raffle tickets.

And this year’s raffle items were one for the books.

From the coveted “Flying High” package, which included luggage and two tickets anywhere Southwest Airlines flies in the U.S., to packages where you can pamper

yourself, your pet or family, tickets to raffle items were overflowing on tables for chances to win.

“Whether we’re winning here or end up winning a raffle, we’re still winning,” said casino night guest Liz McGiffin. “We’re having a blast!”

McGiffin, who dressed up as Batgirl, and brought along her husband Batman, a.k.a Dave, to the event, made her way from Victorville for the fundraiser.

The dynamic duo also volunteer with the HSSBV, they said, and are avid supporters of the organization.

“We don’t mind making the drive to support them in any way,” she said.

And plenty other guests had the same sentiments. This year’s casino night crowd helped fill the Humane Society both inside and

out, along with raising more than $12,000 to benefit programs and services offered through the group including low cost spay and neutering, humane education programs, and animal cruelty investigations.

New this year included a costume contest, which made for “Howler-ween” fun and more chances to bet on raffle prizes and a craft table where guests could decorate their own pumpkin, mask or pet banana.

The live auction also helped rally up guests as themed dog houses with dog beds included were up for grabs, including a Nightmare Before Dogmas house and a house fit for Royal Treatment.

To learn more about the Human Society of San Bernardino Valley and its upcoming events, visit www.hssbv.org.

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Guests put on their best costumes for this year’s costume contest during casino Night at the humane society of san bernardino valley.

SBD Fest brings some pride back to San Bernardino

liz and Dave mcGiffin gamble the night away in support of animals during the humane society of san bernardino valley’s casino Night.

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Guests put on their best costumes for this year’s costume contest during casino Night at the humane society of san bernardino valley.

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A World War ii-era fighter plane.

By Rocio Aguayo, Contributing Writer

here was Airplanes, Beer, Food, and Craig Campbell during the SBD Fest on Saturday, October 17, The first Air Show & Benefit Concert that took place in San Bernardino since 1992 was hosted by K-FROG in order to raise money for the Heroes' Wings Foundation, which provides transportation and support to veterans and first responders in need.

There were numerous of activities happening on the San Bernardino International Airport grounds. Aerial performances included a car show, air show, coun-

try concert, vendors, and more.

There was two military planes, used for cargo personnel for the U.S. Air Force Reserves from the March Base in Riverside.

“The two planes are used for missions to Europe all over the world, carrying cargo for NASA and Presidential Support Missions.

The plane turns into a mobile hospital to transport injured with two pilots and one loadmaster,.” said SMSGT Rick Fowler.

The Patriot Jet Team flying six jet formations side-by-side at incredible speeds, skydivers, stunt aircraft, jet aircraft, helicopter demonstrations, vintage aircraft and static displays of military aircraft from the past and present.

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In addition, there were several food trucks, vendors, and organizations. The crowd was hyped during the country concert, presented

by Stater Bros. Markets and Pepsi, that featured Craig Campbell and Cassadee Pope in the afternoon.

Lastly a car show with vintage, classic, and high performance vehicles took place. Cars on display included the Batmobile, the Auto Club Speedway Woody, the Stater Bros. Diamond T, and the Inferno Jet Truck.

“This event hasn’t happened in over 20 years,” said Elihu Leon of Highland. “It’s amazing to hear a lot of positive feedback about this event.”

country singer craig campbell.

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