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Amazon’s National Holiday Giving Tour helps fill Angels’ Closet
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amazon General manager camden Johnson reveals a big surprise of $15,000 worth of clothing and goods to angels’ closet president pat Williams during amazon’s national holiday Giving tour Dec. 5.
On Monday, "elves" from ing and goods to Redlands East Amazon fulfilled a wish list for Valley High School. It is at REV at Williams has 15,000 the charity she founded in 2008, reasons to be thankful this Angels' Closet Charities, by Giving Tour, cont. on next pg. donating $15,000 worth of clothholiday season.
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SBPD No-Shave campaign raises $17,000 to benefit Loma Linda University Cancer Center
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entury 21 Showcase in Highland will host a Holiday Casino Night Dec. 9 to benefit the Beloved Foundation. The event is set from, 6 to 10 p.m. at Escape Craft Brewery 721 Nevada Street, Ste. 401 in Redlands. Pre-registration is $25 or $40 at the door. Cost includes: $100 in playing chips ($20 re-buys available), Dinner plate and entry into the Grand Prize Drawing for a 60 inch Smart Television. To register call Amber at (909) 863-5326 or go to https://holidaycasinonight.eventbrite.com.
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he Fine Arts Commission of the City of San Bernardino announced the availability of applications for arts grants. The grant application can be found on the city’s website, www.ci.san-bernardino.ca.us. Grants are awarded each year to non-profit arts groups in the city, and to teachers at schools in the city. The applications are due back to the Fine Arts Commission by February 15, 2017 with awards being available for the 17-18 fiscal year. During the current fiscal year, grants to arts organizations totaled $194,000. Information sessions for applicants will be held on January 26th and 30th. After interviews with each applicant, recommendations for approval will go to the City Council on about April 3. For more information, call Commission Chair, Dorothy Garcia at 909-862-3668.
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where Williams' nonprofit houses clothing for middle- and-high school students in need in Redlands, San Bernardino and surrounding communities. Since the start of the 2016-17 school year, Angels' Closet has served more than 200 students. Williams expects to clothe hundreds more, exceeding last year's totals. Students served by the local organization and supporters from REV and Redlands Unified School District officials turned up to cheer Williams and Amazon on as the elves - also known as employees from the online retailer - unloaded their "sleigh" filled with goodies. The sleigh was actually a 53-foot truck embossed with Amazon logo's advertising its Prime campaign. Amazon's stop in Redlands is one of 17 the store plans to make on its holiday giving tour, according to a news release. Earlier in the day Amazon made a stop at Edgemont Elementary School in Moreno Valley where they provided the school with everything from playground toys and school supplies to Fire tablets for every teacher and high-tech camera equipment to support the school’s dream of creating an inschool news program. Monday's presentation at REV happened shortly before 1 p.m. A nervous Williams greeted guests with hugs and repeated to each one, "This is such a blessing." Amazon's gift came at a surprise to Williams who only told supporters to be at the school around 12:30 p.m. She was caught off-guard when Camdon Johnson, a manager at Amazon's Redlands fulfillment center, motioned to his co-workers
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a surprise of $15,000 worth of clothing and goods to angels’ closet president pat Williams was delivered during amazon’s national holiday Giving tour dec. 5. Below, edgemont students thank amazon for surprising them with santa’s 53-foot sleigh filled with school supplies. to unload the truck. “Angels’ Closet has been a phenomenal staple in this community in providing inneed teens with clothing for school among personal supplies,” Johnson said. “This is a thank you for that.” Williams began to cry. She was speechless. Angels' Closet accepts gently used and new clothing year-round. To learn more, go to www.angelscloset.org.
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And on Nov. 30, slates were finally wiped clean during a celebratory shaving event at Loma Linda University Health – San Bernardino Campus. Men who went fuzzy for the month were treated to free straight cut shaves provided by barbers from Yucaipa-based Boom Botz Gentlemen’s Parlor. Two SBPD women officers who participated and ditched the razor on the legs for a month, opted to pass up the offer. The partnership was a great way to show how LLUH and law enforcement can come together in the name of charity, said Richard H. Hart, Loma Linda University Health president. “We are together partners in a very real sense,” Hart said. “Seeing how law enforcement has come together to raise money for cancer research is a true sign of dedication to the community.” To encourage participation, members of the police department along with LLUH employees, students and staff were offered several options to joining the hairy movement including donating $40 to go au naturel with facial hair leg hair for women; making a donation to Loma Linda University Health to help fight cancer in the community; and/or donating $10 for a commemorative No Shave coin. Last year’s campaign raised $12,000, and SBPD Assistant Chief Eric McBride announced that this year’s campaign, raised
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san Bernardino police department had two women officers participate in this year’s no shave november fundraising campaign. more than $17,000 was raised to benefit llu’s cancer center. more than $17,000 — $5,000 more than last year’s effort. All funds raised during the collaborative charity event will bene-
fit the Loma Linda University Cancer Center, according to a news release.
oma Linda University Children’s Hospital (LLUCH) Foundation and Loma Linda University Health PossAbilities are hosting the 2nd annual Santa Fun Run Sunday, Dec. 11. The event will kick off at 8 a.m. at the Professional Plaza, located at 25455 Barton Road. On site registration will begin at 6:30 a.m. Tis the season to run, walk, or roll in this jolly 5K race to create a healthier tomorrow for our community’s kids. Registration is now open and all are encouraged to sign up.
Luke the Lion, LLUCH’s fluffy mascot, will also be joining in the fun, as well us PossAbilities member Joshua Miller, 8. The Lioness singers will also be singing the national anthem. The registration fee is $35 and includes a complimentary Santa suit (one size fits all) to the first 350 registrants, and all proceeds will go to LLUCH and PossAbilities. Volunteers are also needed for the event. Those interested can contact Naomi Moreno at NAMoreno@llu.edu to sign up.
Gloria’s Corner
Gloria Macias Harrison
Honoring Educators: The National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa at its December 10th 6th Annual Educators Prayer Breakfast is honoring Retired San Bernardino City Unified School District Superintendent Dr. E. Neal Roberts, Retired California State University San Bernardino Professor Dr. Milton Clark and Rialto Songstress Mrs. Faye Coates. The honorees are well known in our community for their commitment to education and for their active roles in improving access and quality of education. Congratulations to the honorees for this well deserved recognition. Art Exhibits, Theatre & Seminars: Exhibits & Theatre:
Now - January 15 - San Bernardino County Museum presents Over Here, Over There: In Times of War. This exhibit not only honors those who made sacrifices made by the soldiers in the conflict but also those making sacrifices on the home front.
Now - July 31, 2017 - the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art presents Journey To The Beyond: Ancient Egyptians In The Pursuit Of Eternity at the Cal State San Bernardino Campus, 5500 University Parkway in San Bernardino. Museum hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm., Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., closed on Sunday and Friday. The focus of this exhibit is the ancient Egyptians' attitude toward life and death. For information call: 909.537.7373 or visit: raffma@csusb.edu
Now - December 10 - the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art presents "Volcanos, Wrecks, Riots, Nudes and Mythology: The Art of Edward Hagedorn" at the Cal State San Bernardino campus, 5500 University Parkway. The exhibit presents the major themes important to the artist, many of which still resonate today, including his reflections on landscape
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Sunday, December 11 - PoetrIE presents its 5th Annual Benefit Reading and Raffle of Stuff for House of Ruth from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Loma Linda Academy Heritage Room, 10656 Anderson Street, Loma Linda. This event helps collect items for House of Ruth Holiday Store, which serves victims of domestic violence. All donated items must be new and unwrapped. To view the wish list v i s i t : http//houseofruthinc.org/wishlists and the horrors of war. For infor- or for more information: mation call: 909.537.7373 or visit: isabel@poetrie.org raffma@csusb.edu Parade of Lights - Colton & Loma Linda - December 12 - 21 The Colton and Loma Linda Fire Save the Date: Departments present the annual "Parade of Lights" in eight sepaFriday & Saturday, December rate nights to cover the neighbor9 & 10 - the Orange Belt Miner- hoods in their cities. At dusk alogical Society (OBMS) presents decorated Fire units will caravan Rock, Gem, Jewelry & Craft Tail- throughout Neighborhoods escortgate Show from 9 a.m. to dusk ing Santa and distributing candy across from Rialto City Hall, 105 canes. S. Palm Street, Rialto. Admission Parade Schedule: is free. For information visit: Colton: http//OBMSrocks.yolasite.com Monday, December 13 - Downtown and northeast section (7th Saturday, December 10 - Street & Harbor and Valley to Colton Community Services pres- Johnson) ents Christmas in the Park right Tuesday, December 13 - Northafter the Colton Chamber of Com- west section (from Valley to Mill merce Christmas Parade: “Peace and Teresa to 8th Street) on Earth Starts in Colton". The Wednesday, December 14 Christmas Parade starts at 10:00 West section (Valley to Randall a.m. in South Colton in front of and Meridian to Sycamore) Dell's and goes north on La Ca- Thursday, December 15 - La dena and ends at Fleming Park, Loma and South Colton 525 N. La Cadena. There will be Friday, December 16 - Cooley live entertainment, food, fun zone, Ranch area and craft vendors at the park Saturday, December 17 - Reche from11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For Canyon information call: 909.370.6153 Loma Linda: Tuesday, December 20 – South Sunday, December 11 - Kiwanis end (Barton to the north, Laurel to Division 36 presents Santa's Ki- the east, Beaumont to the south wanis Family Book Fair from and Oakwood to the west) 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Barnes & Wednesday, December 21 – Noble, 27460 Lugonia, Redlands North end (California to the east, (Citrus Plaza). Kids are invited to Rosewood to the north, Anderson bring their wish list and visit with to the west and Barton to the Santa and Mrs. Claus. Donations south) will be accepted to purchase a book for a child in need. For infor- Ho Ho Parades - San mation call: 909.583.7565 or Bernardino - December 13, 14 & email mikeballiger@juno.com 15 The Community Ho Ho Parade Sunday, December 11 - Loma Organizing Committee presents Linda University Children's Hos- three evenings of parades with depital Foundation (LLUCH) and parture and arrival parties for famLoma Linda PossAbilities present ilies in the San Bernardino area. the 2nd annual Santa Fun Run at Parade routes and information are 8:00 a.m. Registration opens at available at: 6:30 a.m. Participants can run, www.hohoparade.com and for inwalk or roll in fun 5k race dedi- formation on car entries call Deb cated to create a healthier tomor- Marley at: 909.800.8211 row for kids. Registration is $35 Tuesday, December 13 - the Ho and includes a complimentary Ho Parade starts at the Little Santa suit (one size fits all) to the League Headquarters, 6707 Little first 350 registrants. All proceeds League Drive at 6 p.m. A depargo to LLUCH and PossAbilities. ture party with light refreshment
starts at 5:30 p.m. The Wildwood Park Association is hosting the HoHo Parade Arrival Party from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Wildwood Park, 536 E. 40th Street, San Bernardino. Activities include: games for all ages, music, food and a free movie (The Secret Life of Pets) at dusk with Santa arriving around 8:00 p.m. Participants are asked to dress warmly. Wednesday, December 14 - the Ho Ho Parade starts at Blair Park, 1466 W. Marshall Blvd at 5:30 with Departure Party of cookies and apple cider sponsored by the Blair Park and Muscupiabe Neighborhood Association with parade at 6:00 p.m. It will end at Lytle Creek Community Center. The Arrival Party sponsored by the Amtrak Neighborhood Association and San Bernardino Valley College will include with a free movie (Zootopia) refreshments, candy and Santa arriving around 8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 15 - the Ho Ho Parade starts at the San Bernardino Train Station, 1204 W. 3rd Street at 5:30 with a Departure Party sponsored by the San Bernardino History and Train Museum with cookies and hot cocoa with parade at 6:00 p.m. The parade ends at the Perris Hill Senior Center. The Arrival Party sponsored by the DMV Neighborhood Association will feature the movie (Finding Dory), refreshments and Santa arriving around 8 :00 p.m.
Saturday, December 17 - Young Visionaries Youth Leadership Academy presents its 11th Annual Christmas Toy Giveaway and Resource Fair from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 16725 Valencia Ave., Fontana. In cooperation with community partnerships 500 turkeys and bags of food will be given away in addition to toys. For information call: Amanda Vann (amanda@yvyla-i.e.org) or Lisa Harper ([harper@yvyla-i.e.org) at 909.723.1695
Saturday, December 17 - the San Bernardino Symphony presents Home for the Holidays at 7:30 p.m. at the California Theatre, 562 W. 4th Street. Music selections featured include Ludwig Van Beethoven, Symphony No. 9 in D minor "Ode to Joy"; Jeffrey Biegel, Hanukkah Fantasy; Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Selections from the Nutcracker, Morton Gould, Senate of Carols, and Irving Berlin, White Christmas. A chorus will add to the festivities and attendees are urged to arrive
an hour early to meet the composers courtesy of Inland Valley Repertory Theatre Company, hear Carolers from San Bernardino Valley College's Voci Soli and meet the musicians at a post-concert reFor tickets call: ception. 909.381.5388
Saturday, December 17 United Nations of Consciousness presents S.TE.M Fair and Toy Giveaway at the Anne Shirrells Community Center, 1367 N. California Ave, San Bernardino from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event hosted by 6th Ward Councilwoman, Bessine LittlefieldRichard, will guide participants through various fun learning stations to engage in STEM related activities. Games and ornament making will also be featured. Toys available for all ages, one toy per child and child must be present on a first come, first serve basis. To RSVP for priority visit: freetoys.eventbrite.com. For information email info@unclife.org or text 909.913.4520 Saturday, December 17 - Cecilia's Taste of Life presents the 4th Annual Toy Drive at the American Legion Post, 1401 Veterans Way, Colton from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Admission to this event is a toy valued at $10 or more or a $10 donated. The event features DJs, food, opportunity drawings, live music and more.
Sunday, December 18 - the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation will hold its 2nd Free Food Giveaway at Indian Spring High School, 650 Del Rosa, San Bernardino from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. This event will be arranged like a market and will feature fresh fruit and vegetables. It will be First-Come, First-Served and no registration needed. Recipients must bring their own shopping bags. The Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation expects to serve 500 families. Favorite Quote:
"This country will not be a good place for any of us to live in unless we make it a good place for all of us to live in." -Theodore Roosevelt
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By Congressman Pete Aguilar
“If you can’t fly, run; if you can’t run, walk; if you can’t walk, crawl; but by all means keep moving.”
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If you can’t fly, run; if you can’t run, walk; if you can’t walk, crawl; but by all means keep moving.” I’ve reflected on this Martin Luther King, Jr. quote a lot over the past few weeks as the Latino and immigrant communities have come together to discuss what the future looks like for immigration reform and how we protect the diversity of our nation. We are a nation of immigrants, after all. That fact is embedded in our founding—it is the crux of America’s story. In the month that’s passed since the presidential election, we’ve seen an onslaught of hate crimes and what has become common-
place discrimination. While President-elect Trump’s message resonated with some who felt forgotten and sought a leader who would bring dramatic change to Washington, others clung to Mr. Trump’s racist and fear-mongering narrative. He called Mexicans criminals and rapists, he promised to strip Muslim Americans of their Constitutional rights, he bragged about sexually assaulting women, and he mocked disabled Americans. In spewing this hate, Mr. Trump normalized xenophobia, racism, misogyny and all forms of discrimination.
Given this fearful climate created by Mr. Trump, there is a lot of anxiety and uncertainty in our country. This is particularly true among the immigrant community, which was constantly attacked and villainized by Mr. Trump. While I cannot tell you what the Trump Administration will do in the months and years ahead, I can tell you what I will do: I will fight for you. I will not back down, nor will I compromise your futures and your freedom. I will work with our local, state and federal leaders to ensure that families are kept together and that immigrants always have a safe place in our community.
But I’m going to need your help. Going forward, one of our most important responsibilities is to our children, who are watching and listening. We cannot sink to the level that those who try to tear us down would like. As First Lady Michelle Obama said, “When they go low, we go high.” Our kids are watching us, and that has never been clearer than today. For their sake, we need to rise above.
Over fifty years ago, Dr. King told us we need to “keep moving.” And that is exactly what we’ll do.
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A 13th Letter to America
The Presidential Election is finally over!
However, the demonstrations that are occurring shows how poorly a job our school systems and our news media is doing. Acceptance, after the people have spoken, has always been the norm, and should still be the norm.
Another norm, is respect for other people, their rights, and their property.
All that is violated when crowds take over streets and highways and start destroying government or personal property. That is criminal conduct punishable by law. Regarding the one-year anniversary of the San Bernardino terrorist attack, what has been done to try to prevent an attack like this from happening again? More areas have been designated as “gun-free” zones.
Our state Legislature passed and Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law a broad package of nearly a dozen gun control measures. In the recent election, the voters of California passed Proposition 63, which makes it even more difficult to purchase guns, ammo, and makes it against the law to even own or posses a magazine that is capable of holding more than 10 rounds of ammo.
I was saddened to hear about the passing of one of my childhood friends, Jack “Jacky” Brown. We first met in 1944 on the E Street barrio of Victorville. He was about 4 or 5 years old, I was 7 or
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The Word of God, rightfully claims, that all of us have sinned. That we are condemned already. But because of His great love for us he sent Jesus Christ, his only begotten son, to die for us on the cross. His precious blood is
Unfortunately, too many in America, and too many in the world, refuse to believe in God and The Word of God (Jesus). Jesus said few will go to Heaven. Seek God, believe and repent. Why reject God!
President Trump’s first official act should be to order all flags be flown at half-mast until this country stops the ungodly killing of the innocent unborn. Manuel Ybarra, Jr., Coalgate, Ok
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What do these actions accomplish to prevent another terrorist attack similar to what happened in San Bernardino last year? Sadly, they will have the opposite result of what they are trying to accomplish. When you look at all the locations where there have been massive killings by terrorists, they have all been in “gun-free” zones. Why? Because these cowards know that in “gun-free” zones there is a better chance of killing as many people as they want with very little chance of anybody having a gun to shoot back at them.
As far as the gun and ammo restrictive laws passed, the only people these laws will end up affecting are “law-abiding” citizens, making it harder for them to defend themselves and their families.
The cowards and criminals doing this type of shooting and killing are already breaking laws and won’t really care if they are breaking a few more. William Yahn, Colton
Remembering a dear childhood friend
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You see, His Laws are just, but the penalty for disobeying Him, will be eternal damnation. First in Hell and later in the Lake of Fire forever.
enough to cover all the sins of the world.
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Some demonstrators, and news media people, claim they are afraid of Trump. But if they supported his opponent, they should instead fear God. She stood for some things God calls abomination.
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8 years old.
His dad, “Big Jack,” the town constable/sheriff, would drop him off at his nanny Manuela Vasquez’s home on E Street, a couple of houses down from Cancino Market, summer mornings around 9 a.m.
He would wave as I stood on the corner of Cottonwood and E streets. I would run to meet him. We played marble games. I taught him games like “Little and big ring” and other marble games. As adults, I will never forget his friendliness when he cut the ribbon at some of the Stater Bros. markets in the High Desert and San Bernardino. He always greeted me with “Hey, amigo” and gave me a hard bear hug.
When I wrote my books, I added a part about him, sent him the text for him to correct/edit, which he did. He sent me the three photos,
which are included as part of the text. When the books were published, I took him a copy to his new office at the old Norton Air Force Base.
I always called him “Jacky” — even as adults. I was somewhat jealous because during those young days he could hop on California Highway Patrol officer Buzz Banks’ motorcycle, whereas I couldn’t even get near it when it was parked in front of the old Sheriff’s Office on 7th Street, next to the Desert Maid Bakery.
I loved Jacky as my brother and will truly miss him. My deepest sympathies and prayers to his and the Stater Bros. family.
Felix G. Diaz, Victorville
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Words to Think About: The Wanna-be Historian
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By G. W. Abersold Ph.D.
make the claim to be a wanna-be historian. I exercise this claim by studying and interpreting historical events. The Civil Rights movement began way back in the Civil War with the freedom of a large segment of our citizenry. The freedom of the slaves. A casual survey of history also gives a certainty about a civil right that goes back at least 2000 years.
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As a therapist for over 65 years I have studied the need for it, the availability of it and the insistence for it. The absence of it is the cause for more mental and emotional disturbances than anything else. It is not a physical condition but a spiritual one. Hippocrates is considered the father of the medical system. But Jesus was the one that insisted in diagnosing the cause and the cure for emotional trauma. He described it as UNFORGIVENESS. His cure was simple, FORGIVENESS. There are two basic elements that are involved. It is an individual state and also an interpersonal relationship problem. Rene Descartes lived in the 1600’s, March 31, 1596-February 11, 1650 and his philosophy influenced Western medicine for several hundred years. It was and is known as the Cartesian philosophy of medicine. His view was simple and singular. He said there is no or little connection between the mind and the body of humans. For those hundreds of years medicine viewed any illness as a genetic breakdown. But in the 1930’s a Canadian
doctor, Hans Selye, MD, changed the Cartesian dominance forever. He proved that the mind did affect the body. As an Endocrinologist, he revealed that anxiety/ worry, THE MIND, actually was the cause for ulcers, THE BODY. It was a slow process until the 1950’s when men like Dr. Norman Cousins, Dr. Bernie Siegal, Dr. Herbert Benson, plus many others joined the fray. The logic and the evidence began to change the Cartesian attitudes among most doctors. WHICH BRINGS ME TO MY BASIC VIEWPOINT. I PLACE UNFORGIVENESS ALONGSIDE OF ANXIETY AND WORRY AS A BASIC CAUSE FOR MANY ILLNESSES. Of course there are those medical conditions that are genetic weaknesses and birth defects, environmental and behavioral habits that significantly cause serious illnesses. There is another cause that is equally disruptive. Between two persons or between families, feuds have lasted for centuries. The problems are caused by the same attitude. UNFORGIVENESS. It is a disease that is contagious. The only cure is FORGIVENESS. Several years ago a research
company in Dallas, Texas was contacted by a multi-millionaire to research a certain problem. He wanted to know if there was a common denominator in a thousand emotionally ill patients. They were paid $25,000 for their decision. After several months of research, they reached a consensus. The most common denominator was RESENTMENT and UNFORGIVENESS. Mahatma Gandhi states, “The weak can never forgive. FORGIVENESS is the attribute of the strong. Forgive those who have hurt you. Believe it or not, Mark Twain, the noted comedic author and performer said, “Forgiveness is the fragrance that violets shed on the heel that has crushed them.” Augustine, the founder of many of the beliefs of the Catholic Church said, “FORGIVENESS is the remission of sins. For it is by this that what has been lost, and was found is saved from being lost again.” Henry Ward Beecher, one of the greatest preachers of all time is recorded as saying, “God pardons like a mother, who kisses the offence into everlasting forgiveness.” I’ve been interested in what the
Bible and Qur’an have to say about FORGIVENESS. My Bible Concordance has 53 references about FORGIVENESS; I’ve counted at least 30 references in my copy of the Qur’an. One of the Islamic authorities has said, “One of the moral traits recommended in the Qur’an is FORGIVENESS.” Mohammed the Prophet says in the Qur’an, “Allah is ever forgiving, most merciful.” Pope Francis I is emphatic. “The world needs FORGIVENESS.” Martin Luther, the prime motivation of the Protestant Reformation stated, “FORGIVENESS is God’s command.” The question I have, where is Luther’s reference? I suggest the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6:12, in the prayer Jesus taught His disciples to pray. “Father, forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those that trespass against us.” Being forgiven by God demands that we forgive. Jesus also told His disciples in Matthew 18:22 to forgive 70 times 7 equals 490. No one can afford to ignore the spiritual and physical benefits of FORGIVENESS. Amen. Selah. So be it.
2016 guide to Christmas resources in the Inland Empire
By Yazmin Alvarez
everal organizations are spreading holiday cheer throughout the Inland Em-
pire. Non-profit groups, local businesses and some cities are hosting toy giveaways and free Christmas block parties in the upcoming weeks to ensure families do not go without this season. The following is a list of free holiday resources for families in need in the Inland-area: Christmas Toy Giveaways Redlands
19th Annual Christmas Block Party Dec. 10 — 10 a.m. to noon
Redlands Community Center, 111 W. Lugonia Avenue.
Hosted by the Redlands Police Department, Quality of Life Department, local businesses and numerous volunteers, the annual event offers free gifts to children in the Redlands community along with food, bicycles, games and crafts. Information: 909-798-7633 Christmas Dinner Luncheon for Seniors 60+
Dec. 15 — 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Lugonia Senior Center, 111 W. Lugonia Ave. Reservations are required and going on now. Information: 909-798-7579 Fontana
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Several Inland Empire organizations and groups will host Christmas toy giveaways for children and families in need in area communities. Leadership Academy’s 11th annual Toy Giveaway and Resource Fair Dec. 17 — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Living Way Christian Fellowship, 16725 Valencia Avenue
Event will offer 500 turkeys and food bags to provide for a holiday dinner, 1,000 toys and community resources and vendors. Information: 909-723-1695
Bloomington
Christmas Toy Giveaway
Dec. 18 — 10 a.m. to noon
Vida Life Ministries, 11608 Cedar Ave. Registration is going on now and is required for the toy giveaway. Information: 323-823-4762 or 323-351-3724 Riverside
14th Annual Toy Distribution and “Posada Navideña” for
children 12 and under
Dec. 18 - Noon to 4 p.m. in Riverside
Hosted by the San Gorgonio Pass Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Entertainment, a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus, crafts, hot dogs, beverages and more. Event is open to the public. For location information: 951849-9029 Victorville
Victor Valley Rescue Mission Christmas Toy Giveaway Dec. 20 — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
San Bernardino County Fairgrounds, 14800 Seventh Street The Christmas event includes fun for the entire family and will feature Santa’s Village, crafts, games and live music. The event is open to families with children 12 and under. Registration is required and is available now through Dec. 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mission, 15572 7th Street.
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Now is the time to donate to support scholarships, possibly reduce your taxable income
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id you know that Tax Day will be on April 18 in 2017? Well, now you do, and that may have you thinking about how you can reduce your 2016 taxable income. A good way to do that is through charitable donations to recognized nonprofits, including the San Bernardino City Unified School District’s (SBCUSD) many scholarship funds. The non-profit San Bernardino Community Scholarship Association was founded in 1957 and works closely with SBCUSD to provide more than $250,000 to approximately 300 graduating seniors every year. The Scholarship Association is not just a single scholarship fund. It coordinates and manages the accounts of more than 80 different scholarships from donors ranging from Rotary International to individual community members. Each scholarship has its own criteria so that donors can support the students and career paths of
their choice. For example, the Obershaw Educator/Language Scholarship provides scholarships to students from any SBCUSD high school who have a 3.0 or higher G.P.A. and want to become k–12 teachers, especially those who wish to become language teachers. The Borsuk Family Scholarship rewards one non-athlete scholar from San Bernardino High School each year with a college scholarship. The SBCUSD Class of 2016 earned more than $6.5 million in college scholarships. While $624,000 of that was in the form of military academy appointments and G.I. Bills, a substantial portion was from scholarships awarded through the San Bernardino Community Scholarship Association and the Making Hope Happen Foundation. Students at every SBCUSD high school earned scholarships, including 443 at Cajon High School, 392 at Arroyo Valley High School, 182 at San Gor-
gonio High School, and all 54 graduates from Middle College High School. A small number of scholarships support the adult and returning students at the Inland Career Education Center (formerly the San Bernardino Adult School). In 2016, 15 ICEC students earned more than $19,000 in scholarships to advance to higher education. Scholarships provided through the Making Hope Happen Foundation not only equip SBCUSD graduates with money for the first two years of college, but also connect recipients with a mentor to help them navigate the higher education experience. Many local students will be the first in their families to attend college and therefore may not have a personal network that includes someone who has been there and done that to guide them. Making Hope Happen Foundation Scholarships add this extra layer of support to help students succeed.
Whether supporting the San Bernardino Community Scholarship Association or the Making Hope Happen Foundation, donating to a good cause can also be a great way to give back to your community, to demonstrate gratitude for the good things happening in your life, and to make your community a better place for everyone. For many SBCUSD students, the scholarships they receive as a result of community donations are the difference between being able to attend college and not being able to afford it. Whatever your reason for donating, always make sure the organization you give to is a legitimate, charitable organization that is a recognized nonprofit by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Also, remember that charitable donations do not reduce your taxes by $1 for every $1 you donate. Actual tax savings will depend on several factors. Your tax advisor can explain the
specific advantages a charitable gift can offer you. However, the personal reward of giving goes far beyond any tax advantages. Giving simply makes you feel good. Businesses and community members are invited to create their own scholarship with their own unique criteria or donate to an existing scholarship that reflects their values and beliefs. To find out how to establish a new scholarship or to identify a scholarship you wish to donate to, contact Susan Zavala, SBCUSD Communications/Community Relations and Scholarship Association secretary, at (909) 3811250 or susan.zavala@sbcusd.com. To donate to the Making Hope Happen Foundation and its scholarship program, contact the Community Engagement Office at (909) 381-1294 or email Executive Director Ginger Ontiveros directly at ginger.ontiveros@sbcusd.com.
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Colton & Loma Linda Fire Departments Parade of Lights
Beginning Monday, December 12th through Wednesday December 21st, the Colton & Loma Linda Fire Departments will be presenting our annual “Parade of Lights”. At dusk, Fire units adorned with Christmas lights will caravan throughout the neighborhoods and escort Santa Claus on a decorated sleigh. Candy canes will be distributed to the children by Santa and Fire Department personnel. Residents should be aware that the use of emergency sirens will announce the parade in each neighborhood. Due to the size of the cities, the parade will be conducted on eight separate nights. Neighborhood Schedule
COLTON Monday, December 12th – Downtown area and northeast section of the City (Between 7th Street & Harbor, and from Valley to Johnston) Tuesday, December 13th – Northwest portion of City (from Valley to Mill, and Teresa to 8th Street) Wednesday, December 14th - West end of the City (from Valley to Randall; Meridian to Sycamore) Thursday, December 15th – La Loma Hills and South Colton Friday, December 16th – Cooley Ranch area Saturday, December 17th – Reche Canyon area LOMA LINDA Tuesday, December 20st - South end of Loma Linda- (Barton to the north, Laurel Avenue to the east, Beaumont avenue to the south, Oakwood to the west) Wednesday, December 21nd – North end of Loma Linda – (California to the east, Rosewood Drive to the North, Anderson to the west, Barton to the south. PLEASE NOTE – IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE DOWN ONE WAY STREETS AND CUL-DE-SACS. WALK CAREFULLY WITH YOUR CHILDREN TO THE NEAREST INTERSECTION (CORNER) TO SEE SANTA AND RECEIVE A CANDY CANE
New Business Filing Deadlines
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usinesses should be aware of the new filing deadline changes for 2016 business and information returns! Tax provisions included in the Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015 has modified the due dates for partnership and C Corporation tax returns as well as for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) and several other IRS information returns effective beginning January 1 2016. W-2 and 1099-Misc: For forms W-2 and certain 1099-Misc that report non-employee compensation in Box 7, the new due date to be filed with the IRS/Social Security Administration is JANUARY 31, which is the same date these information returns have been provided to the taxpayer; however, the previous due date for these same forms to be filed with the IRS/ Social Security Administration was February 28, or March 31 if filed electronically. Form 1065 Partnership Returns: For partnership returns (Form 1065) the new due date is MARCH 15 for calendar year filers (the 15th day of the third month following the close of the fiscal year for fiscal year filers) ; it was April 15 for calendar year filers. The filing due date
for 1065 partnership returns on extension will remain September 15 for calendar year filers (the 15th day of the sixth month following the original due date of the 1065 partnership return for fiscal year filers). Form 1120 C Corporation Returns: The new due date is April 15 for calendar year C Corporation returns (Form 1120). The previous due date for C Corporation returns on a calendar year was March 15. The extension due date for calendar year C Corporation will remain September 15. For C Corporation returns with fiscal years other than June 30, the new filing date will be the 15th day of the fourth month following the close of the fiscal year. The extension filing due date for fiscal year C Corporation, with fiscal years other than June 30 will be the 15th day of the sixth month following the original due date of the C Corporation return. A special rule applies to C Corporations returns with fiscal year ending on June 30, the due date remains September 15. Extensions for those C Corporation ending on June 30 will be the 15th day of the 7th month following the original due date of the C Corporation return.
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San Manuel Band of Mission Indians shines light on lives lost Dec. 2, 2015
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By Mj Duncan
ictims of the Dec. 2 terrorist attack were remembered and honored a year later with a memorial bike ride, garden dedication, Night of Remembrance and the brilliant illumination of the iconic Arrowhead in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains courtesy of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. It continues to be lit for 14 consecutive nights in memory of each life lost, and serves as a symbol of solidarity and hope for this community. “Even as we struggle to make sense of those events from a year ago, we remain strong in our commitment to the values that make us a strong community,” said Lynn Valbuena, Chairwoman of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. “We are proud to join with the San Bernardino and our community partners to shine a new light in memory of those we lost.” The Arrowhead, which sits di-
PHOTO COURTESY SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians lit the iconic Arrowhead on the anniversary of the Dec. 2 terrorist attack, and continues to light it for 14 consecutive nights in memory of each life that was lost that fateful day until Dec. 15. It can be seen from anywhere in the cities of San Bernardino and Highland between 5:30 – 10 p.m. rectly above the artesian hot springs within the historic Arrowhead Springs Hotel recently acquired by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, can be seen from anywhere in the cities
of San Bernardino and Highland when lit. Dan Johnson of San Bernardino went to Wildwood Park for a closer look on the anniversary of the attack and first night of illumination.
“I knew one of the victims and a year later it’s still hard to cope with,” he said. “I wanted to see this tribute and I think it speaks volumes that San Manuel did this for our community, it shows
they’re really vested in us.” The Arrowhead, which has never before been illuminated, will be lit until Dec. 15 from 5:30 – 10 p.m. with over a dozen 120,000-lumen arc lights. One of the most famous landmarks in the Inland Empire, for centuries the Arrowhead was a symbol of the San Bernardino Valley to the Native Americans of the region, and then to the pioneers and settlers that followed. It has been named a California Historical Monument (#977) and is the namesake for the city of Lake Arrowhead and logo for San Bernardino County. The Arrowhead is 1,375 feet in length and 449 feet in width. With an almost perfect outline, it may appear to be man-made or artificial, however, the phenomenon is natural. The face of the Arrowhead consists of light quartz, supporting a growth of short white sage. This lighter vegetation shows in sharp contrast to the surrounding chaparral and greasewood.
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Redlands Community Aguilar Announces Federal Center to host Funds For Rialto Water Project Christmas potluck
Mayor Deborah Robertson said, “As the drought continues in California, Rialto is prepared to provide its residents with safe and reliable drinking water. The improvement of the SCADA system ensures that our water system is running as efficient and cost effective as possible.”
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oin the Redlands Community Center for monthly potlucks. The next potluck will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16. Come in your pajamas, bring your pillows and blankets, take a seat and cuddle up for our feature movie “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.” We will be serving homemade tacos, enchiladas, and rice
and beans. For dessert dig in to some homemade churros, cinnamon rolls, hot cocoa, and s’mores dip. The potluck is $2 per person, or free with your favorite side dish. For more information visit the Redlands Community Center at 111 W. Lugonia Ave. Or call (909) 798-7572.
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ep. Pete Aguilar (D-San Bernardino) announced that the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the City of Rialto $291,000 to improve and upgrade its drinking water system.
Rep. Aguilar said, “Access to safe drinking water is a basic and
The federal funds will go toward an existing project to invest in Rialto’s water infrastructure and improve the drinking water system. Infrastructure investments include the installation of a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. This system will help monitor and manage the water treatment and distribution system, and takes additional steps to maintain clean and safe drinking water for Rialto residents. The City of Rialto is contributing $1,495,061, or 83.7 percent of the $1,786,061 total project cost.
necessary responsibility that we have to uphold for the safety of our residents. I was happy to support this initiative and I’m glad to have partners like Mayor Robertson and the City of Rialto looking out for our community members to make sure every family has the support they need from their leaders to live healthy and safe lives.”
Since taking office, Rep. Aguilar has helped return millions of dollars in federal funds to Inland Empire communities to improve infrastructure, reduce veteran homelessness, access necessary resources for law enforcement and more. Additional information on applying for federal grants can be found at https://aguilar.house.gov/services/resources/grant-applicants.
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'Prevailer' Swann-Paez, first responders focus of new documentary
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san Bernardino shooting ‘prevailer’ Julie swann-Paez. . By Anthony Victoria
documentary film--highlighting the story of ‘prevailer’ Julie Swann-Paez and first responder heroics during the Dec. 2 terrorist attack--debuted during a Q & A session at the Loma Linda University Church Monday.
The 45-minute film, produced by Loma Linda University Advancement Films, goes in depth into the experiences faced by law enforcement during the attack that killed 14 people and severely injured 22 others at the Inland Regional Center last year. Swann-Paez tells her story of overcoming physical and mental pain.
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“I try not to let this define me. I don’t want to be a victim or a survivor,” Swann-Paez responded to Senior Pastor Randy Roberts’ question on how the attack has changed her life. “I’m a prevailer. You can prevail over evil or prevail over obstacles.” Paez, who works as an environmental specialist for San
Bernardino County, was shot multiple times in her pelvis--causing her to lose a lot of blood. According to Loma Linda Medical Center officials featured in the film, 35 medical professionals attended to her that day and saved SwannPaez’s life by conducting multiple blood transfusions. Advancement Films’ documentary team followed Swann-Paez’s recovery for several months--providing in-depth coverage of her surgeries and family support. As she explains in the film, Swann-Paez has adopted a strategy of self-care to overcome the adversity of recovering from the attack that took the lives of her colleagues. She’s launched a project that focuses on spreading positivity across the city by attaching “stars of hope” around her neighborhood. The mother of three also likes to take walks to ease her mind. “I hope when people pass by they see [the stars],” she said of the art project. “I hope it makes them think or gives them happy thoughts--things we take for granted, other people are praying for.” The crowd in attendance also got a first look at the emotions first responders were undergoing during and after the incident. Many including San Bernardino Police Lt. Mike Madden--the first officer on
scene at the Inland Regional Center--spoke about the worries and fears they confronted and overcame. “As a Lieutenant, I primarily perform administrative functions for the police department, so I wasn’t wearing a vest [going into the Inland Regional Center],” said Madden. “The first thing I did was apologize to my wife and kids when I got home. Apologized?? Why. Needs explaining I just apologized to them. We did a little crying, and decompressed a little bit.” Psychologists were sent in to consult with first responders in the aftermath of the attacks to help officers and paramedics deal with any trauma or stress they were experiencing. “It’s getting people in that mind frame that recovery is a process,” explained County Behavioral Health Director Veronica Kelley. “There is no time frame for that. It takes however long it takes. The first thing is to be patient with yourself and have peer support.” Swann-Paez told the audience that she believes her future is bright. “I will be able to do the things I love,” she said. “It will be OK. I don’t want to ask for too much or take things for granted.” The film will be aired at 7 p.m. Dec. 14, on the PBS affiliate KVCR, Channel 24.
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Reporter Joe Ortiz covered biblical topics to 1960's riots; award-winning publicist dies at 76
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By Harvey M. Kahn
he works of Joe Ortiz will continue to live long after his recent death. Ortiz spent most of his 76 years promoting and assisting others. As a news reporter he had the ability to readily detail everything from billion dollar financial reports to the pain of poverty. His broad interests enabled him to report on topics like the 1960's Los Angeles riots and Boy Scouts of America. His public relations clients covered the gamut from beer, whiskey, to ministries. Ortiz was born in Indio and went to Coachella Valley High School. He died on Nov. 19 at Loma Linda University Medical Center. He spent most of his adult life working for major radio and television station affiliates in Los Angeles, but lived the last ten
Martha and Joe Ortiz.
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Joe Ortiz worked with former Oakland Raiders coach Tom Flores on a number of projects over the past 30 years.
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Joe Ortiz escorting Rita Moreno at festivities to celebrate her star on Hollywood Walk on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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years in Redlands with his wife, Martha. At the time of his death, he was working on his fourth book and was serving as president of the Tom Flores Fan Club, whose goal is to get the former Oakland Raiders coach and long time Ortiz friend, into the NFL Hall of Fame. It was Ortiz who was responsible for Flores receiving the 2011 Roberto Clemente Award. Tributes to Ortiz came from many whose careers he helped launch. He is credited with giving early radio air play to many East LA music groups like Tierra and El Chicano. Ortiz introduced a new generation to the sounds of Zoot-Suit era singer/songwriter Lalo Guerrero and was the first to provide radio exposure to Guerrero's son, Mark. Ortiz lived just long enough to see the recent bronze statue of Lalo Guerrero placed in downtown Cathedral City. In part, from inspiration provided by Ortiz, Mark Guerrero will be airing a musical tribute to his father's massive song list during the month of December on the Chicano Radio Network. Ortiz provided the voice-over work for Guerrero's show entitled, "Chicano Music Chronicles." Mark Guerrero wrote on his facebook page that he met Ortiz in 1972 when he was a guest on his show on KLOS radio. Guerrero recalled Ortiz doing volunteer work to promote the Chicano culture along with being a biblical scholar who was politically aware. "In recent years he was the announcer for my radio show. Joe Ortiz was a good and giving man. RIP." In between chairing a number of state committees, serving college school boards, and arranging Hollywood Walk of Fame celebrations, Ortiz worked in a number of capacities for Catholic Charities of San Bernardino. He later became the volunteer manager of the agency's emergency homeless shelter. Bishop Gerald Barnes of the San Bernardino Diocese appointed him to its telecommunications board. In his bio, Ortiz said his big break came in the early 1970's when noted filmmaker Mocte-
PHOTO//Joe Ortiz Gallery
Joe Ortiz at right, worked for Catholic Charities of San Bernardino with Bishop Gerald Barnes of San Bernardino Diocese. suma Esparza recommended him as a news reporter for KPFK-FM radio. In a short span, Ortiz became the station's chief reporter. From 1975-1984 he was a minister who preached around the country and operated his own
evangelical broadcasting ministry networks. During that time he never entirely gave up his job as a public relations specialist. A private memorial for Ortiz will take place on Dec. 10.