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Vol 11, NO. 16
THIS WEEK Gloria’s Corner & Words To Think About
Yucaipa remembers Robert Adams, pays tribute to victims of San Bernardino shooting
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December 10, 2015
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A shooting at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino Dec 2, 2015, claimed the lives of 14 people and 21 others were injured. Vigils have been held throughout Southern California to pray for and remember the victims and survivors of the attack. The attack is largest terror attack in the U.S. since 9/11.
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By Yazmin Alvarez
undreds of glowing candles filled Yucaipa Community Park Dec. 6 as the community gathered to remember the lives lost during the mass shooting that took place just days before at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino. The vigil, which brought together family, friends and the community, was held not only to honor the 14 victims and 21 injured during the attack, but also to pay respects to Yucaipa’s own Robert Adams. Adams, 40, was a health inspector with the San Bernardino County Department of Health.
His wife Summer, and mother Carole, spoke at the vigil sharing memories of Adams who they lovingly called, “Bobby.” “His life was cut too short but it was one worth living,” said Carole. “We did (so much) together,” said Summer in tears. Summer and Adams were highschool sweethearts and spent nearly two decades together. “There were no loose ends, no regrets, nothing left undone. That’s a pretty exceptional thing to say for someone who died so young.” The shared memories brought tears to those at the vigil. Along with remembering
Adams, the names of each victim were called out and bell was chimed following each name. Fourteen candles with handwritten names of the victims were lit at the edge of the park’s stage. Twenty-one candles representing those that were injured sat behind. Maria Elliott, of Beaumont, who attended the vigil, took the time to place her hand over each candle and say a prayer in the name of all those affected. “I didn’t know anyone personally,” she said. “But they all deserve pray and moment of remembrance.” Vigil, cont. on next pg.
or more than two decades, firefighters across Southern California have collected new toys and sports equipment for children in need. Last year, more than 450,000 toys were collected and distributed during the holiday season. Redlands firefighters are again honored to contribute to this effort. All toys and equipment collected in Redlands will be distributed locally. Some toys will be brought by firefighters to the Boys & Girls Club of Redlands Christmas event held at the Burrage Mansion. You, too, can open your heart and join Redlands firefighters in this tradition. Drop off any new, unwrapped toy or sports equipment to any of the four Redlands Fire Stations: Fire Station 261, 525 E. Citrus Ave. Fire Station 262, 1690 Garden St. Fire Station 263, 10 W. Pennsylvania Ave. Fire Station 264, 1270 W. Park Ave. · Citrus Plaza with KFRG Radio Station every Thursday and Sunday through the month of December for toy collection. · 1. Thursdays - 3 to 6 p.m. 2. Sundays – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 3. Grand Finale Wednesday, Dec. 23 –5 a.m. to noon Ignite a Spark of Love this holiday season for a deserving child in need. For more information, contact the Redlands Fire Department at (909) 798-7600.
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REMEMBERING
Larry Daniel Kaufman, 42: The coffee shop manager at the Inland Regional Center, he helped train developmentally disabled people.
THE VICTIMS
Arlen Verdehyou, a police officer, and had three children. She was an inspector for the health department. Aurora Godoy, 26: The married mother of a toddler, Godoy Damien Meins, 58: An em- worked for the environmental ployee of the county’s environ- health department and once studmental health department, Meins ied cooking. also took on a role as Santa at the St. Catherine’s School in River- Isaac Amanios, 60: The cousin side, the Times reported. of NFL player Nat Berhe, Amanios was an environmental health Sierra Clayborn, 27: The health specialist. inspector was beloved by her friends and clients in Big Bear Shannon Johnson, 45: A sports City. She had been an inspector for fan and former college baseball three years. player, Johnson was also an animal lover. Bennetta Bet-Badal, 46: Betbadal fled Iran in 1969 at the age Harry Bowman, 46: He leaves 18 to escape persecution, accord- behind two daughters, 11 and 15. ing to a GoFundMe page set up in her honor. She was married to Yvette Velasco, 27: She was one
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SUPPORT
n an effort to assist those who were and continue to be affected by the tragedy that transpired on Dec 2, 2015, the Department of Behavioral Health will be offering crisis and support services at several locations throughout the county. These services are available to County employees and all members of the community. If you or someone you know is experiencing a reaction to recent events please contact the Crisis Hotline or one of the listed locations. Crisis Hotline Numbers
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if you would like to talk to someone over the phone. The hotlines are open to County employees, family and/or community members and is staffed Department of Behavioral Health clinicians.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 10:00 pm, and Saturday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. 909-421-9495
This hotline is staffed by local Veterans Affairs counselors.
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm, and Saturday 8:00 am 4:30 pm and Sunday to be determined. 909-801-5762
WALK-IN CRISIS CLINICS
hese are clinics where you can walk-in if you are having a crisis:
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High Desert
12240 Hesperia Rd. Victorville, CA 92395 (760) 245-8837 Hours of Operations: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Morongo Basin 7293 Dumosa Ave. Suite 2. Yucca Valley, CA 92284 (855) 365-6558 Hours of Operations: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
of four girls and worked for the county as an environmental health specialist.
Robert Adams, 40: A GoFundMe page set up in his honor describes Adams as a devoted husband and father to his daughter, Savannah. He worked as an environmental health specialist.
Tin Nguyen, 31: A health inspector, Nguyen was supposed to have the day off, a cousin, Calvin Nguyen, told the Desert-Sun. She was planning a wedding at the time of her murder.
Juan Espinoza, 50: A husband and father of two, Espinoza was a health inspector for the county. ~Source: Newsweek
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Summer Adams speaks at a vigil in Yucaipa Dec. 6 sharing memories of her husband, Robert Adams, 40. Adams was killed in the Dec. 2 mass shooting at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino.
SERVICES
According to KESQ.com, funeral arrangements for BetBadal have been made and the public portion of the funeral will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14 at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, 12704 Foothill Blvd. in Rancho Cucamonga.
The Press-Enterprise reports that funeral services for Nicholas Thalasinos are scheduled at 10 a.m. Dec. 19 at Shiloh Christian Messianic Congregation, 9580 Calimesa Boulevard in Calimesa. Call 909-338-4846, or visit www.shilohmessianic.com for additional information. A wake for Tin Nguyen, will be held Friday, Dec. 11, and funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 12. The wake will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Room 1 at the Peek Funeral Home, 7801 Bolsa Ave., Westminster. Funeral services are scheduled for 8 a.m., according to posting on www.la.suntimes.com.
Gloria’s Corner
Saturday, December 12 - the WEConnect Health Fair & DACA Clinic at San Bernardino High School, 1850 North E Street from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free parking is available in lots 1 & 2. This event will have free Medi-Cal enrollment, basic health screenings, farmers market with healthy food give always, money-solving pro-
grams and services, immigrant Westend of the city (from Valley resources, DACA applications to Randall and Meridian to and renewals and legal aid. For Sycamore) information call 582.569.4051. 4. Thursday, December 17 - La Loma Hills and South Colton Sunday, December 12 - the Na- 5. Friday, December 18 - Cootional Sorority of Phi Delta ley Ranch area Kappa, Delta Rho Chapter pres- 6. Saturday, December 19 ents "5th Annual Educators' Reche Canyon area Prayer Breakfast" from 9 a.m. to Loma Linda 11:30 a.m. at the National Orange 1. Sunday, December 20 - South Show Valencia Room, 689 South end of Loma Linda (Barton to the E Street, San Bernardino. north and Laurel Ave. to the east) Keynote speaker is Dr. Harold 2. Monday, December 21 Vollkommer. For ticket informa- North end of Loma Linda (Calition call Joyce Payne at fornia to the east, Rosewood Dr. 909.227.0918 to the north, Anderson to the west and Barton to the south). Sunday, December 13 - Sinfonia Mexicana presents Mariachi Tuesday, Wednesday & Christmas with the Mariachi Thursday, December 15, 16 & Academy of San 17 - the 3rd Annual The CommuYouth Bernardino at Colton High nity HO HO Parade will cruise School Whittmer Auditorium. San Bernardino. Santa and his This family celebration will also helpers will host parties at the befeature the Flores De Desierto ginning and ending of each paBallet Folklorico, Rafael Palomar rade. At the beginning of each (formerly of Mariachi Vargas) parade Santa Claus will be availand a very special performance able to meet with children and by the Colton High School Choir. handout candy. The first parade To order tickets call: on December 15th starts at 6 p.m. 909.884.3224 at the Little League Headquarters, 6707 Little League Dr. and Monday, December 14 to arrives at Wildwood Park, 536 E. Monday, December 21 - the 40th St. at approximately 8 p.m. Colton and Loma Linda Fire De- The second parade on December partments present "Parade of 16 starts at Blair Park, 1466 W. Lights". Fire Units decorated Marshall at 6 p.m. and arrives at with Christmas lights will cara- the Lytle Creek Community Cenvan throughout the neighbor- ter, 380 South K St., at approxihoods escorting Santa Claus on a mately 8 p.m. The third route decorated sleigh. Santa and Fire leaves City Hall, Court Street Personnel will distribute candy Park at 6 p.m. and arrives at Percanes to children. Sirens will an- ris Hill Senior Center, 780 East nounce Santa’s arrival and be- 21 St. at 8 p.m. Full parade routes cause of the size of the cities, the are available at www.hohopaparade will be conducted on eight rade.com separate nights starting at dusk. Now - February 13, 2016 the The schedule is: Robert and Frances Fullerton Colton 1. Monday, December 14 - Museum of Art (RAFFMA) presDowntown area and the northeast ents three solo landscape photo portion of the city (between 7th exhibitions featuring Lewis deS& Harbor and Valley to Johnston) oto: Empire, Sant Khalsa: Inti2. Tuesday, December 15 - mate Landscapes: and Tom Northwest portion of the city Portlock C.ASH_4_Gold. The (from Valley to Mill and Teresa Portlock photo work is about the visual impact of the economic to 8th Street) 3. Wednesday, December 16 - crisis on the San Bernardino area.
religious interest into three groups. Those who believe in “God” are THEISTS. Those who believe the opposite; that there is no such being greater than man exists, are ATHEISTS. The third group-to which he belongs are AGNOSTICS. He defines agnostics as “those who believe that the existenceversus nonexistence of God is unknowable.” The word “agnostic” is a rather recent origin. Thomas H. Huxley, a British biologist, used it in an essay in 1889. Bugliosi is fond of quoting wellknown people to substantiate his theories. For instance, he quotes Albert Einstein, who wrote a letter, dated October 25, 1950, “My position concerning God is that of an agnostic.” Personally, I am as dogmatic and convinced in being a born again theist and believer in Jesus as the Son of God, as Bugliosi is of being an agnostic and a former Roman Catholic. He defines theists as those who believe “that God is all-good, allpowerful, and all knowing,” and my presumption is that of God being “ever present.” Who am I to argue with his logic, but I do. Rather, I disagree with many of his premises. Bugliosi’s premises are often too
narrow. He based his objections too often on viewpoints that are out of date or viewpoints held by a certain group of conservative believers. For example: the concept of evolution. Granted, many ultraconservative Catholics and Protestants object to the evidence espoused by Darwinism. These are the ones that Bugliosi mocks. However, there are many-in both Catholic and Protestantsthat are liberal in their scientific understanding of evolution. For example: the literal inspiration of the Bible. Not every believer accepts the belief that every word is inspired by God. Yet, Bugliosi’s logic is directed toward the ultra-conservative believers. Also, I find that Bugliosi takes a casual view of the creation verse in Genesis 1:1. “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Or the Book of Job, chapter 38. The writer affirms the creativity of God in designing and describing the sky, the land and the sea. The entire chapter is much more eloquent than Bugliosi’s light weight description of an accidental universe. My biggest objection to his logic and analysis of creation that Bugliosi gives is his disdain for
fellowman.
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Gloria Macias Harrison
Our Hope: As we help the victims of the shooting last week, let us be positive, vigilant, and fearlessly work together. It is not easy, but it's remaining strong during difficult times that test us as individuals and as a community. There is much to be done in our area because of the dire needs of our residents and this tragic incident only makes our efforts more important. We, the community working together must help in the healing however long it may take. We must reach out to our neighbors and continue our planned activities with our families and co-workers. This tragedy must not deter us from our principles and our compassion for our
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Thursday, December 10 - the Board of Directors of the Inland Empire Latino Lawyers Association (IELLA) Inc. present the 35th Anniversary Awards Recognition Gala & Silent Auction at the Renaissance Room of the National Orange Show, 689 South E Street, San Bernardino. The theme for this event is "Justice, Dignity and Equal Access". For sponsorship and ticket information call 951.369.5846 or info@iellaaid.org
Saturday, December 12 - the City of Colton and the Colton Chamber of Commerce present the annual Colton Christmas Parade and Christmas in the Park. The parade starts at 10 a.m. on La Cadena Blvd. in South Colton and will end at Fleming Park in downtown Colton. After the parade, the public is invited to enjoy live entertainment, vendors, car show, kid's zone and Christmas Spirit from 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For information call 909.370.6153
An opening reception will be held at the RAFFMA art museum on the campus of Cal State San Bernardino on Saturday, November 21 from 5 - 7 p.m. General admission is free although the museum will accept donations. For information call 909.537.7373
Saturday & Sunday, January 9 & 10 - the San Bernardino International Tamale Festival will be held at Perris Hill Park, 607 E. Highland Ave. This event open at 10 a.m. on Saturday and at will end at 6 p.m. on Sunday. It will feature three stages with music and dance groups performing through the day. In addition there will be many food vendors, a kids zone, car show and a beer and wine gardens. For vendor information call: 909.521.8621, for volunteer information call: 760.580.9491
Saturday, January 30 - the 7th Annual Pass Area Veterans Expo will be held at the Beaumont Civic Center, 550 E. 6th Street, Beaumont, CA from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free event is open to all military veterans, families and friends. Representatives from the VA in Loma Linda, Mental Health Services, Veterans Affairs, Veterans Centers, Housing, Work Force Development/EDD and many more will be hand to provide information. For more information call 951.769.9858 or email abirdr@gmail.com
Favorite Quote: "Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness." - Martin Luther
Words to Think About: Doubt and the Existence of God
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By G. W. Abersold Ph.D.
incent Bugliosi is a famous prosecuting attorney of L.A. County. He successfully prosecuted 105 out of 106 felony jury trials, including 21 murder convictions without a single loss. In 2011 he published his bestselling book, and it still is, “Divinity of Doubt.” As he did as a prosecutor, he seeks to prove that God does not exist. He also attacks the beliefs of Christianity, Judaism and Islam. He classifies those who have a
the classic work of William Paley. He disposes his view with only one short paragraph. He rambles on page after page with his uninformed opinions. I believe in the Intelligent Design view which is basically about a watch that is found; Paley presumes that it is not accidentally made. A watchmaker produced it. So it is with the universe. William Paley was born in July, 1743 and died on May 25, 1803. He was an Anglican minister and wrote extensively on Natural Theology. “Paley was the author of the most famous metaphor in the philosophy of science, the image of the watchmaker.” Basically it says, the parts of a watch are put together for a purpose; to produce motions, that motion regulates time, etc. The presumption is that there must have been a creator. A design must have a designer. “That designer is GOD.” The intro-consistencies of plants, animals, humans, galaxies and universe and our earth demand an intelligent Designer. There are several opinions that Bugliosi presents are debatable. Not the least is the Virgin Birth of Jesus. The Gospel of Matthew states that a virgin will conceive,
quoting Isaiah 7:14. But the word almah is used, (1:18-21) meaning a young woman. Bethulah is Not used, which means virgin, in the original Hebrew text of Isaiah 7:14. In conclusion, I refer again to Bugliosi’s narrow view and faulty logic I refer to his description of God being “all good” and “all powerful.” If He can control infirmities or adversities of all kinds and doesn’t, He is neither good nor all powerful, is Bugliosi’s conclusion. One agnostic, who supports Bugliosi’s argument says, “That makes God a liar. Because the Bible says God heals, sustains us, and underneath us are His everlasting arms.” The song writer deals with this viewpoint much better than I can. Here are some of the lyrics of the Gospel song What God Has Promised. “God has not promised skies always blue; flower strewn pathways all our lives through. God has not promised an easy road or a wide one. Joy without sorrow, peace without pain. But God has promised strength for our day. Unfailing kindness, undying love.” Amen. Selah. So be it.
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By Yazmin Alvarez
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Disbelief. Fear. Anger. Just some of the raging emotions still flaring through residents a week after husband and wife Syed Rizwan Farook and Tashfeen Malik, of Redlands, opened fire at a holiday party Dec. 2 in the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino. Fourteen people were killed and 21 were wounded, most of them county employees, during the attack that President Barack Obama and law enforcement officials call “an act of terrorism.” The San Bernardino massacre is the most lethal terrorist attack in the U.S since 9/11. The attack — surreal. It’s the only word I have for it. The sounds of the helicopter blades over the IECN building, which is less than 5-minutes from the Inland Regional Center, still drum in my ear. The sirens of police cars, ambulance, fire trucks continue to ring and the eerie silence that flooded Hospitality Lane as businesses were cleared out still deafen. The streets were loud with sirens but the sound of fear was even louder. I can’t explain it. I know it’s nothing compared to the sounds that will resonate for a lifetime with the survivors of the attack. And while I didn’t see any of it happen, the running, the fear, the confusion the struggle to get out and stay alive, I did see a group of
survivors being caravanned to safer grounds. They were in a bus, some standing some sitting, packed with little to no elbow room. They all had blank stares. Except for this woman. She was wearing a red sweater and black pants. She had a tissue balled up in her hand and was in tears. And for some reason, we locked eyes. The bus was going about 30 mph headed south on Waterman, but at that moment, it seemed as though everything had slowed to crawl. Just like the movies. And the look on her face, a glazed-over look that comes from seeing just too much, was shared with me when we made eye contact. It filled me with absolute sadness. At that moment, I felt her pain and terror. It wasn’t like the movies anymore, it was real. It hit me. I cried instantly. So to the woman wearing the red sweater, I may never see you again and I may never know your name, but your face and the look you gave me will be an image that’ll be forever etched in my mind. My heart is with you. I thank you for that. How to heal
As days go on, so do does the healing process of the aftermath. Talking, crying, whatever it takes — it’s why I shared my story. And to help those in the process, the county has several Crisis Walk-In Clinics available for San Bernardino County residents: Crisis Walk-In Clinics
CWIC Rialto 850 East Foothill Blvd. 909-421-9495 Hours: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday - Friday. 8 a.m. -5 p.m. Saturdays. Closed on Sundays.
CWIC Morongo Basin 7293 Dumosa Ave., Suite 2, Yucca Valley 855-365-6558 Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
CWIC High Desert 12240 Hesperia Road, Victorville 909-760-245-9937 Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter with Inland Empire Community Newspapers and can be reached at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com.
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I have traveled around the world to at least 27 different countries. I have actually lived in 4 different countries for extended periods of time. I must say, that since before December 2, 2015, San Bernardino has had the highest per capita number of people who loved and cared for their community than any other place I have been. A close second is Basel, Switzerland where most people speak at least four languages. In Basil, they learn and study the language of culture. Whereas here in San Bernardino we live, eat and breathe culture on a daily basis.
With this cultural aspect comes several groups of people who feel very strongly about how to better their community. We have battled issues such as homelessness, education, employment and economic bolstering during a sagging global economy. Even though each sect of the community has varying opinions as to how to better our community, each group is intensely motivated to make our community better as a whole and they do so by having a common respect for parallel or opposing
I wonder what the city of Colton's plan is to deal with the concrete monstrosity known as "Colton Crossing". I drive past this eyesore every day coming home from work on the east bound 10 freeway. Seems the delinquent youth of Colton have adopted it as their canvas of choice for their graffiti "art", (I use the term "art" very loosely). It appeared initially, the graffiti was
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being removed fairly consistently, but now it seems it has now gotten out of control and spreading rapidly.
I'm not even really sure whose responsibly it is to maintain this thing, the city's or the railroad? Who's ever it is, I would think the city would be pressing to get it cleaned up and maintained as it now has just become another eye-
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the alternative. We are no longer, Black, White, Latino, African This is the reason I rank the citi- American, Mexican or Asian. We zens of San Bernardino number are San Bernadinians. We are no one when it comes to love and longer conservative or liberal, we are San Bernardinians first and care for their community. foremost. Now we have been saddled with a calamity of the first order-the Out of respect for the victims horrific shooting incident of De- who have lost their lives, were incember 2, 2015. San Bernardino jured or traumatized we must hold has not been weakened. On the dear to our core values and concontrary, we have become tinue to speak these values to the stronger and will continue to be- world as one voice. We will speak as San Bernardinians. We must come even stronger. become even closer to our neighWe continue to love and care for bors and friends. This closeness is our community but now we do so not for the purpose of spying on with one voice. Now our voice their lives but for the purposes of resonates beyond city boundaries. showing our love and support to It now resonates nationally and in- each other in times of need. Let ternationally. The whole world is us continue to set good examples watching and we have stepped up in our everyday lives. Rememto the plate to become leaders as a ber…we are San Bernardinians city and as a community. We have and we speak as one voice. shown the world a good example of having love and respect for each other, love and respect for the Keith McCarter, B.S., J.D. victims and love and respect for McCarter University our country. Have you noticed San Bernadino, CA that our leaders and the citizens within has focused on expressing love and condolences, opposed to opinions.
Colton Crossing is an eyesore
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San Bernardino's Roscoe Karns, Marshall Neilan had major roles in formation of film industry
Photo Courtesy/ collections.oscars.org Early Hollywood actor Roscoe Karns was born in San Bernardino in 1893 and 1891 but were on way to long careers by 1908.
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By Harvey M. Kahn
oscoe Karns and Marshall Neilan were born two years apart in San Bernardino in the 1890's. As toddlers, they lived within walking distance of each other. Yet, that would be as close as they got as both moved on to help build the motion picture industry into what is today. Before they were 15, they were gone from San Bernardino and in 1908 were working their first stage and silent screen bit parts. As a teen, Karns won lead roles portraying adults twice his age in stage productions at the Pickwick Theatre in San Diego. He continued despite getting horrible reviews by critics who did not realize he was just 15. By 1919,
he was cast in the silent film version of the Ten Commandments directed by Cecille B. DeMille. Karns won a role in the first picture with sound entitled the Jazz Singer starring Al Jolson and also in 1927 was in the first Academy Award winning movie, "Wings" with Gary Cooper. Neilan left San Bernardino over one hundred years ago to act or direct over 200 films. Karns left about the same time and can be seen in about 150 films. He was in another Academy Award winner in 1934 with Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert entitled, "It Happened One Night." He later was one of the original investors in the Hollywood Stars professional baseball team with Bing Crosby, Barbara Stanwyck and Gary Cooper. The two San Bernardino giants of the era could never be positively placed in the same production despite both working with John Barrymore, Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford. Both worked under the direction of D.W. Griffin. Likewise, both Karns and Neilan made the transformation from silent films, to talking films onto television. Both admitted to having trouble making movies with the distortion of sound. Neilan's biography tells that he co-wrote the first color version of the Adventures of Tom Sawyer in the late 1930's, followed by directing, A Star is Born, Hollywood Boulevard, and Madame Butterfly. Neilan received an astounding amount at the time, $9 million to direct nine pictures for Howard Hughes, who paid Neilan to write, Hell's Angels starring Jean Harlow. Karns never reached the production level of Neilan and never was cast in a top lead role in a
Hollywood major. But his credits are near the top, just under those of the Golden Age like Mae West, Bette Davis, Spencer Tracy, Errol Flynn, Bob Hope and Joan Crawford. He co-starred in Alice in Wonderland with Cary Grant and W.C. Fields. Karns was able to leap one more hurdle by starring in one of the first television series, "Rocky King, Detective" from 1949 to 1955. He then transitioned into the TV series, "Hennessey" in the early 1960's. His last known role was in 1964 in a "Man's Favorite Sport" with Rock Hudson and Paula Prentiss. The similarities in the live's of Neilan and Karns end at the turn of the Twentieth Century in San Bernardino according to the Riverside Daily Press and San Bernardino Evening Telegram. Neilan was raised by his mother and delivered milk and sold newspapers. Karns' father and uncle owned the St. Charles Hotel, a modern piece of architecture within the Andressen Building in downtown San Bernardino. Photo Courtesy/collections.oscars.org Neilan's mother worked cleaning hotels so the families may have Early Hollywood actor Marshall Neilan was born in San known each other that way. Bernardino in 1893 and 1891 but were on way to long careers by The Karn's family came to San 1908. Bernardino in the 1870's. A 1901 title abstract states that his father, Lewis Karns and uncle Charles, owned a one-third interest in the Monarch Copper Groups of Mines. Neilan originally wanted to enter MIT and become an engineer but never could afford it and became one of Hollywood's best. Karns' family had the resources to send him to the private Harvard Military Academy in Los Angeles and later to USC. Unlike Neilan, his goal was to become one of the best actors and he achieved that goal.
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The Democratic Luncheon Club of San Bernardino meet at 12:15 on Fridays at Club Headquarters, 136 Carousel Mall (near the central glass elevator) in San Bernardino. Speaker Schedule: 12/11 Holiday Pot Luck 12/18 TBA 12/25 Dark for Holidays 1/1 Dark for Holidays 1/8 TBA Visit us at www.sbdems.com or our new Facebook page at www.facebook/SBDems.
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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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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Wednesdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in front of the hospital. Stop by on your lunch break for certified fresh produce and artisan breads. ARMC partners with the Southland Farmers Market Association on the weekly market to help promote health and wellness to the community.
Saturday, December 12 at 7:30pm at the Historic California Theatre. The San Bernardino Symphony is gearing up for their second annual holiday concert, “Home for the Holidays.” The playbill will include selections from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Suite and Williams’ Home Alone, as well as delightful renditions of Berlin’s White Christmas, Leontovych’s Carol of the Bells, McCarrick’s arrangement of Hanukkah Habanera, Regney and Baker’s Do You Hear What I Hear, and more. The Symphony will be joined by seven outstanding vocal soloists and the very talented Loma Linda Academy Choir, and the audience will also have a chance to lift their voices in a special sing-along. Both season and individual tickets may be purchased by calling (909) 381-5388 or visiting the Symphony box office at 198 N. Arrowhead Ave., San Bernardino. Tickets are also available on line at www.sanbernardinosymphony.org
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Ave. on Monday, December 7h at 4:00 PM. He will then appear in the Bing Wong Auditorium at the Feldheym Central Library at 555 W. 6th St. on Tuesday, December 8th at 10:30 AM and at the Inghram Branch Library at 1505 W. Highland Ave. on Thursday, December 10th at 4:00 PM. Children will be able to choose a free book at these three events. Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be doing a special story and song time the following week. They will be at the Villasenor Branch Library on Monday, December 14th at 4:00 PM; the Rowe Branch Library on Thursday, December 17th at 11:00 AM; and the Feldheym Central Library on Thursday, December 17th at 4:00 PM. All of these events are free and open to the public. These events are sponsored by the Friends of the San Bernardino Public Library. For more information call the Central Library 909-381-8235, visit our website at www.sbpl.org
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Desierto Ballet Folklorico, Rafael Palomar (formerly of Mariachi Vargas) and a very special performance by the Colton High School Choir. To order tickets call: 909.884.3224
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Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, December 15, 16 & 17 - the 3rd Annual The Community HO HO Parade will cruise San Bernardino. Santa and his helpers will host parties at the beginning and ending of each parade. At the beginning of each parade Santa Claus will be available to meet with children and handout candy. The first parade on December 15th starts at 6 p.m. at the Little League Headquarters, 6707 Little League Dr. and arrives at Wildwood Park, 536 E. 40th St. at approximately 8 p.m. The second parade on December 16 starts at Blair Park, 1466 W. Marshall at 6 p.m. and arrives at the Lytle Creek Community Center, 380 South K St., at approximately 8 p.m. The third route leaves City Hall, Court Street Park at 6 p.m. and arrives at Perris Hill Senior Center, 780 East 21 St. at 8 p.m. Full parade routes are available at www.hohoparade.com
Saturday, December 12 at 10am. the City of Colton and the Colton Chamber of Commerce present the annual Colton Christmas Parade and Christmas in the Park. The parade starts at 10 a.m. on La Cadena Blvd. in South Colton and will end at Fleming Park in downtown Colton. After the parade, the public is invited to enjoy live entertainment, vendors, car show, kid's zone and Christmas Spirit from 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For information call 909.370.6153.
Saturday, December 12 at 10am-3pm. at San Bernardino High School, 1850 North E Street Free parking is available in lots 1 & 2. This event will have free Medi-Cal enrollment, basic health screenings, farmers market with healthy food give always, moneytart the New Year solving programs and services, imby volunteering migrant resources, DACA applications and renewals and legal aid. For information call The San Bernardino Public Library will be hosting visits by Santa Claus 582.569.4051. at our city libraries this 2015 holiday season. Santa will visit the Villasenor Branch Library at 5
The San Bernardino Public Library will be hosting visits by Santa Claus at our city libraries this 2015 holiday season. Santa will visit the Villasenor Branch Library at 525 N. Mt. Vernon
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San Bernardino Shooting: How You Can Help
By Yazmin Alvarez
n the wake of the Dec. 2 mass shooting at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino, county officials, organizations and community groups have established relief funds to support the families of victims and those affected by the recent events. Here are some ways to help: San Bernardino United Relief Fund
Arrowhead United Way and the County Board of Supervisors jointly established the San Bernardino United Relief Fund. Donations to the fund will be used to address the needs of those affected by the Dec. 2 incident. To donate, text ‘SBUNITED’ to 71777 and a link will be provided to your mobile phone with donation information.. Checks can also be made out to SBUNITED and mailed to, Arrowhead United Way, 646 North D Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401. For more information, contact Arrowhead United Way at 9098849441 or visit www.arrowheadunitedway.org. Inland Empire 66ers Baseball SB Strong T-shirts
The Inland Empire 66ers have launched SB Strong t-shirt sales to benefit the victims of the Dec. 2 tragedy. As part of the effort, 100 percent of the proceeds from the sales will go toward the San Bernardino United Relief Fund. Blue Ribbon Ink and Thread and Sportsco are donating material and time for the production of the first 1,000 t-shirts with proceeds from the first $20,000 in sales benefiting the families of the victims. T-shirt reservations can be made by calling the 66ers office at 909888-9922 or by visiting http://ie66ers.milbstore.com/store_ contents.cfm?store_id=98&product_id=71391 2015 Pie Strong
Pieology pizzeria is bringing the community and hope back together with a fundraiser Dec. 15 in support of the families of the victims of the San Bernardino shooting. As part of the all day event — from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. — Pieology restaurants in Redlands, Rancho Cucamonga, Upland, Chino, Apple Valley and Walnut will be donating 10 percent of their sales to the victims through United Way. Donate Blood
LifeStream blood bank is urging residents in the area to give blood to help shooting victims who are being treated at local hospitals including Riverside County Regional Center, Loma Linda University Medical Center and Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. Donations can be made at LifeStream centers in Riverside, Ontario, Victorville and La Quinta, and at LifeStream mobile drives. Donors can also give blood at Hoag Hospital, Long Beach Memorial, Saddleback Memorial, and at the American Red Cross in Woodland Hills, the American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles, and the San Diego Blood Bank. Walk-ins are welcome at the blood bank headquartered in San Bernardino, or an appointment can
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vigils are being held throughout the inland empire to pay tribute to those killed in the Dec. 2 shooting at the inland regional center in san Bernardino. be made by calling 909-879-4484. Crowdfunding
Several GoFundMe and YouCaring pages have been set up to support the victims and their families of the recent shooting. San Bernardino Mayor Carey Davis has even set a page — w w w. g o f u n d m e . c o m / S U P PORTSB — but there is still much more that the families of the victims need. A crowdfunding page has been set up for Benneta Betbadal, a 69year-old mother who leaves behind three children and her husband in Rialto. Another is for the family of Michael Wetzel, who was killed during the attacks and leaves behind his wife and six children. Here is a list of fundraising pages made for each victim: Robert Adams: gofundme.com/t3d3nb38
Benneta Betbadal: gofundme.com/y2d8bn7w
Michael Wetzel: youcaring.com/renee-wetzel
Harry Bowman: gofundme.com/zyddkqm4
Juan Espinoza: gofundme.com/bedc6egc
Aurora Godoy: gofundme.com/3wd9j8bw
Tin Nguyen: gofundme.com/jxd93cgs
Nicholas Thalasinos: gofundme.com/apd6bz84
Yvette Velasco: gofundme.com/yvettevelasco
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100 percent of proceeds from inland empire 66ers’ sB strong tshirt sales will go toward the san Bernardino united relief Fund to benefit the families of the san Bernardin
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Youth builds career with help from Workforce Investment
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randon Mason attributes his career in healthcare to the opportunities provided to him by the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board (WIB). The shy, gentle-natured 21-yearold man was raised by a single mother and completed high school with aspirations of becoming a physician. He enrolled in San Bernardino Valley College where he soon changed course and decided to pursue nursing. It was the devastating diagnosis of his mother’s breast cancer that compelled Mason to step away from the Certified Nursing Assistant program and find employment to support his mother and two younger siblings. During his tenure as janitor at a local amusement park, his hopes of pursuing the nursing degree began to fade until he learned of the WIB Youth Program. This program is designed to help youth ages 16 to 24 enhance job skills, develop leadership qualities, explore career options and take ad-
vantage of paid internships available to help them build experience. He enrolled in the program through Provisional Accelerated Learning Center in San Bernardino in December 2014 and took the opportunity to complete vocational training at Summit College. Today, Mason is a Certified Nursing Assistant and employed full-time at Hacienda Heights Healthcare and Wellness. “The Youth Program helped get me to where I am now,” Mason said. “I don’t know what I’d be doing today, honestly, if it wasn’t for the program, and I am grateful for all the things people involved did to help me.” Mason intends to reach out to the WIB in the near future to seek assistance in pursuing a Licensed Vocational Nurse degree back at Summit College. “We strive to achieve success stories like Mason’s in San Bernardino County, as it reflects our Countywide Vision of a vibrant economy with a skilled
workforce,” said James Ramos, Chairman of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors. “This Youth Program is just one of the innumerable services available to San Bernardino County residents that provide resources and support to realize long-term success.” Other services provided at no cost include skills assessment, career counseling, job training and placement, resume assistance and interview training, and access to computers, printers, faxes and telephones. “We have seen a high success rate of participants in our Youth Program securing employment after completing the program,” said Sandy Harmsen, Executive Director of the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board. “The program takes a comprehensive approach in helping youth ages 16 to 24 enhance their job skills, develop leadership qualities, explore career options and take advantage of work experience opportunities.”
Central Library on Thursday, December 17th at 4:00 PM. Santa Claus will also be at the Inghram Branch Library this Thursday, December 10th, at 4:00 PM. All of these events are free and open to the public. These events are sponsored by the Friends of the San Bernardino Public Li-
brary. For more information call the Central Library 909-381-8235, visit our website at www.sbpl.org or ‘Friends of the San Bernardino Public Library’ on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/SBPLfriends/
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r. and Mrs. Claus will be visiting three of the San Bernardino Public Libraries for songs and a story time for all ages. They will be at the Villasenor Branch Library on Monday, December 14th at 4:00 PM; the Rowe Branch Library on Thursday, December 17th at 11:00 AM; and the Feldheym
Obituary Terence Larae McGee
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erence Larae McGee went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at the age of 50. Terence was born to Betty Jean Johnson and Harrell McGee on January 11,
1965 in San Bernardino, California. Terence graduated from Cajon High School in 1983 and was a third generation member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in San Bernardino where he served on many ministries over the years: Evangelism, Men’s Choir and Layman. Terence had a strong, bold faith in the Lord and he shared the goodness of Jesus Christ with those who crossed his path. Terence believed his life’s purpose was to be the love and protection of family and he spent countless years serving up spiritual encouragement weekly to those who are sick and in long-term care centers. Terence is survived by his daughters, Colibri McGee and Satyn Bailey; his grandson, Titan Bailey; his Father, John Funderburk; his brother, Courtney McGee and wife Cheryl McGee and their children, Tyne McGee, Patrick St. Louis, Courtney McGee Jr., and Kestin McGee; his sister Regina Winston and husband Delbert Winston and their daughter, Faith Winston; and a host of other relatives and friends. Services will be held at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church at 1575 W. 17th Street in San Bernardino on Friday, December 11th, 2015 at 10:00 am. Repast will also be held at New Hope Church immediately following interment. HarrisonRoss Mortuary will be assisting the family. For more information, please contact New Hope Missionary Baptist Church @ 909.887.2526
Photo courtesy/SBWIB Brandon Mason, 21, was forced to leave the Certified Nursing Program when his mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in order to support her and two younger siblings. He found work as a janitor, and his hope of a career in healthcare was reignited when he learned of the WIB Youth Program. As a result of the program Brandon completed his training and currently works as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Hacienda Height Healthcare and Wellness.
New Omnitrans Buses Talk to Pedestrians
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odays proliferation of smart phones doesn’t just lead to distracted driving. Pedestrians often are texting, listening to music or watching the latest cat video on their phone instead of paying attention to surrounding traffic. Omnitrans is making an extra effort to get their attention by incorporating audible turn signals in 15 new buses going into service this month. (View: Talking Bus Video ) The caution announcement, given in English and Spanish, is triggered automatically when the driver turns the steering wheel. Omnitrans will evaluate the effectiveness of the new safety feature before considering a retrofit of the rest of its 177 bus fleet. Triple Bike Racks In response to customer re-
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quests, the new buses are equipped with front-mounted bicycle racks that hold three bikes at a time. This brings the number of 40-foot buses with triple bicycle racks up to 37 while the remaining buses have racks that hold two bicycles. All buses on
Omnitrans two freeway express routes offer 3-bike racks. The sbX 60-foot rapid transit buses accommodate up to four bicycles inside the vehicle. Omnitrans carries about 350,000 bicycles every year. Wheelchair Securement After getting positive marks for new generation wheelchair securement devices used on the agency’s sbX bus rapid transit line, Omnitrans will phase them into the rest of the fleet. New buses have one rear-facing securement and one forward-facing securement. The rear-facing system gives passengers with wheelchairs more independence. They can back their mobility device into the area, pull the arm down and set the brake, without assistance from the operator. This also helps reduce dwell time at bus stops. The new-style forward facing wheelchair securement allows the coach operator to more easily secure mobility devices with minimal reaching and bending. Passengers then click together a lap belt to secure themselves to the mobility device. Omnitrans buses transport about 120,000 customers with wheelchairs each year.
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Winter Wonderland, holiday parade help restore a bit of pride in San Bernardino
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San Bernardino mayor Carey Davis speaking to residents during the Winter Wonderland holiday event at Perris Hill Park on Dec. 5. Next to him are Parks and Recreation director Mickey Valdivia (left) and councilwoman Virginia Marquez (right).
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By Anthony Victoria, Staff Writer
or at least a few hours, the residents of San Bernardino forgot the troubles of recent days as they attended the city’s 30th annual YMCA Christmas Parade and second annual Winter Wonderland event at Perris Hill Park on Sat. Dec. 5. Early that morning, approximately 1100 adults and children participated in the parade as members of the public, the San Gorgonio High School marching band, Boy Scout troops, cheer groups, and self-defense classes according to city spokeswoman
Monica Lagos. After the parade city leaders, law enforcement, and firefighters were present to join young children in the holiday spirit by sliding down sled piles set up by the Urban Conservation Corps. Dozens of vendor booths were available for the hundreds of attendees. In the wake of Wednesday's terrorist attack only a few of the scheduled participants chose to not participate, according to officials. “It’s been a tough week,” said councilwoman Virginia Marquez. “We have to move on with life. There were thoughts about cancelling this event, but here we are. We can’t let people strip us of our freedoms. This is America.”
Sgt. Vicky Cervantes of the San Bernardino Police Department said it was refreshing to see so many children enjoy the occasion. “It’s wonderful to see so many innocent and happy young lives here,” she said. “They are full of love. It helps put normalcy back in the lives of our residents.” Fourth graders Alexis Rodriguez, 10, and Danielle Swafford, 9, said the event was awesome and enjoyed interacting with law enforcement and fire officials. “We thought the event was awesome because we were able to receive autographs from the police and firefighters,” said Rodriguez. “They are heroes and they do an awesome job. It was great to see them up close.”
Overdrive Donates eBooks to San Bernardino Public Library for its Community
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fter the initial eBook donation last Wednesday, Overdrive has donated several more titles to the San Bernardino Public Library. Over fifty eBook titles on grief, healing, and coping with tragedy have been donated to the San Bernardino Public Library by Overdrive, which provides eBooks and audiobooks to the library. “We’re very appreciative to the Overdrive Team for thinking of our patrons in the city of San Bernardino during this time,” said SBPL Library Director Ed Erjavek. “On behalf of the SBPL Board of Trustees and the city, the library is pleased to work together with Overdrive to help our community cope and offer these resources to our library
cardholders.”
Among the titles donated:
· In a Dark Wood by Joseph Luzzi · Kayak Morning by Robert Rosenblatt · When Tragedy Strikes by Charles Stanley · Through a Season of Grief by Bill Dunn · Journey to a New Beginning After a Loss · A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis Overdrive eBooks and audiobooks can be accessed by SBPL library cardholders by going to the library website at www.sbpl.org or selecting “E for Me” or directly at http://sbpl.lib.overdrive.com/ .
Under “Featured Collections” you may then select “Titles to Cope” to see the available titles. Users may browse the library’s website, check out with a valid library card, and download to PC, Mac®, and many mobile devices. Users will need to install free software. For audiobooks, please download OverDrive® Media Console™. To read eBooks, users will need Adobe® Digital Editions. Titles can be enjoyed immediately or transferred to a variety of devices, including iPod®, Sony® Reader™, and many others. Some audio titles can also be burned to CD to listen on-the-go. Titles will automatically expire at the end of the lending period. There are no late fees!
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Jonathan,9, and Justin Randolph, 8, of San Bernardino sliding down a snow sled pile during the Winter Wonderland holiday event at Perris Hill Park.
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Sgt. Vicky Cervantes of the San Bernardino police department signing a toy package for Danielle Swafford, 9, as her guardian Norma Luna looks on.