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Every child is one caring adult away from being a success story

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Motivational speaker Robert Jackson, right, visited Rialto teachers last week providing strategies and tools in which they can motivate students to excel and to inspire them as educators. Werner Elementary educators, pictured front row from left: Akinlana Osonduagwuike, Principal Andrea Roman, Maria Barragan, Kathy Almeida; back row from left: Dr. Fernando Navarrete, Holly Hunter, Yolette Doucet, and Don New. past July where over 170 man- reading at grade level, and again each of us to learn from others,” By Maryjoy Duncan agers were in attendance. the next day at Werner said Dr. Avila. “Mr. Jackson ialto Unified School Jackson’s seminar was so inspir- Elementary where teachers from brings a message that forces us to District Superintendent ing that it sparked an immediate Werner, Bemis and Myers were reflect on our past and current beliefs and practices to be better Dr. Cuauhtemoc Avila interest in some principals to invited to attend. invite Jackson to address their “Our teachers and administraindividuals and thus make a lifeinvited former NFL player of the tors are motivated and provide changing difference in the lives of Minnesota Vikings, educator- educators and staff. turned motivational speaker to the Jackson traveled to Rialto to students the best educational possible. Jackson, cont. on next pg. district’s Leadership Institute this address all third grade teachers on experiences Thursday, Sept. 28 on the topic of Nonetheless, there is plenty for

Energ y-saving demonstration project launched As DACA renewal ends, advocates seek way to suppor t undocumented youth

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On Wednesday, Sept. 27, a demonstration project was launched at the wastewater treatment plant. Pictured from left: State Sen. Connie Levya, Kevin Barker from the CA Energy Commission, Aaron Kraft (assist general manager for Veolia), Rialto City Utilities Commissioner Jim Shields, and fellow commissioner June Hayes, Ben Chow of BDP EnviroTech, Rialto Mayor Deborah Robertson and Eric Li, CEO of BDP EnviroTech. Staff Report

s California continues to pioneer energy-saving initiatives to reduce greenhouse gases, state and local officials gathered in Rialto last

Wednesday, Sept. 27 to witness the launch of one of the country’s most promising technologies under a demonstration project at the City of Rialto’s wastewater treatment plant. Funded through a $1.56 million

grant from the California Energy Commission, BDP EnviroTech will build and operate in partnership with Veolia a new technology developed by BDP designed to provide both substantial improvement in energy and water con-

sumption when compared with traditional wastewater treatment technologies. Veolia operates the City of Rialto’s wastewater treatment plant and its water systems. Treatment, cont. on next pg.

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Newest Toastmasters Club extends legacy of Vernon Bragg Jr.

ialto’s Toastmasters handprint is growing in the Inland Empire. The newest club in Rialto has gone to video conferencing. New Beginnings Vernon Bragg Jr Rialto Toastmasters is focused on engaging its members online to bring the opportunity to effectively communicate on their smartphones, laptops, and desktops as well as physical meetings.

Their chartering ceremony on Sept. 21 had a great variety of both new and matured Toastmasters coming together to assist the community, local businesses, and public figures in better communication efforts. Rialto Mayor Deborah Robertson, joined the club's chartering President D'Andhra Bascomb, in this celebratory event as an originating charter member alongside

19 other additional members. New Beginnings Vernon Bragg Jr Toastmasters meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Rialto Johnson Center located at 214 N. Palm Ave. in downtown Rialto. Follow them on Facebook - New Beginnings Vernon Bragg Jr Toastmasters Club and learn more about its growing video conferencing community.

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he Women’s Club of Rialto is hosting its annual Dinner Spaghetti fundraiser on Tuesday, Oct. 17 from 4 - 7 p.m. at 219 N. Riverside Ave. Proceeds will benefit the Scholarship Fund for high school graduates in Rialto and other community projects. Adults 13 years and above $10; children 4 - 12 years $5; 3 years and under are free. For more information, please call Kathy Holm at (909) 874-3171.

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our students.”

“You don’t know what kid is being abused, robbed, assaulted. You don’t know what they’re coming into the classroom with. Young kids are so impressionable and you have the most critical job on this planet - they’re in your hands and how you shape them for their future.”

Although the seminar was dynamic, fun and engaging, the subject matter was critical - strategies for educators to motivate students, remove personal biases, and connect with and have empathy for students. “You have to understand that kids are dysfunctional,” Jackson said to the crowd of Werner, Bemis and Myers teachers when he explained what factors shape troubled students. “Anger is either fear, frustration or pain and we have to teach kids how to deal with those.” Jackson asked educators to acknowledge that they are judgmental, and with that acknowledgment comes solutions. “When your perceptions become your reality, when you believe that kid isn’t going to succeed, he won’t. Your words are powerful. If (students) are being broken down at home, are you going to add to that?” Jackson asked his audience to refrain from biases and judging a student by the way he/she dresses Treatment, cont. from front “The City of Rialto is proud to host this exciting project and to collaborate with Veolia to explore new ways to save water and energy while remaining compliant with some of the most stringent water quality rules in the country,” said Mayor Deborah Robertson. “As the global leader in environmental services, Veolia works to improve communities' water and wastewater operations and provide cost-efficient services. We are excited to work with BDP and share our expertise to realize the full potential of this innovative technology,” said John Gibson, president and COO of Veolia’s Municipal & Commercial business. “We look forward to finding even more ways to help

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New Beginnings Vernon Bragg Jr. Toastmasters celebrated its chartering ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 21. Pictured is president D’Andhra Bascomb, and charter member and Rialto Mayor Deborah Robertson.

Jackson explained when educators focus on character development, the student with the sagging pants will one day pull them up on his own. Heredity loads the gun, environment pulls the trigger. “You never know what people are dealing with, be careful with the way we treat the kids, they could be in the most excruciating pain,” he offered. “The difference between us and the kids? Age.” Strategies for managing biases include being aware of word choice (avoid trigger words), avoid stereotyping, consider your intentions (do you want to build them up or tear them down), focus on the impact you will have on the kids, and to remain positive. “Kids need to hear something the City of Rialto improve the efficiency of its wastewater treatment facility.” “The Energy Commission is committed to increasing Energy Commission program benefits in California’s disadvantaged communities, and it is vitally important that we explore new ways to improve efficiency, save water and reduce energy consumption,” said California Energy Commission Chair Robert B. Weisenmiller. “Demonstration projects like this one could have positive long-term impacts not only for Rialto, but for all of California.” The demonstration project will utilize easy to maintain aeration technology and an integrated allin-one bioreactor process that results in 50% savings in energy, land footprint, operations and maintenance, and water use with a

positive every day, tell them ‘you matter,’ ‘you are great,’ ‘you will be successful,’” Jackson said. “What are you saying to those kids everyday? I never heard I was a bad kid as a kid, only when I was an adult.” Werner Principal Andrea Roman, who had the opportunity to hear Jackson speak during the Leadership Institute was excited for teachers to gain new tools and strategies to further promote student success. “I hope that today you will be able to take your experiences and really listen to your hearts and really understand the kids,” Roman said. “Re-energize and remotivate yourselves and realize you make a big impact on the kids and the community.”

Rialto Community Players presents new comedy

hen the biggest highlight in your life for the past 30 years has been your weekly bridge night out with the “girls,” what do you do when one of your foursome inconveniently dies? If you’re Connie, Leona and Millie, three southern ladies from Birmingham, you do the most daring thing you’ve ever done. You “borrow” the ashes from the funeral home for one last card game, and the wildest, most exciting night of your lives involves a police raid, a stripper and a whole new way of looking at all the fun you can have when you’re truly living. Directed by Cindi East.

Many teachers that day stood up and shared strategies they would immediately employ in their classrooms. Popular ones include the fourpart apology, placing a student in the middle of other students and praising his good qualities after he/she makes a mistake, and to say something positive to every student everyday. capital cost 30% less when compared to existing technologies, said Eric Li, CEO of BDP EnviroTech. The demonstration project will be operated for 12 months before officials evaluate its success. The demonstration project is coming online at the same time the City of Rialto is undergoing a major upgrade of its wastewater treatment plant. The repairs and improvements are being completed as part of a long-term concession agreement between the City and Rialto Water Services, which is operated by Veolia. The repairs and upgrades are needed to ensure the plant meets federal water quality discharge requirements for decades to come as well as to meet anticipated increased in treatment capacity.

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Aaron Kraft, assistant general manager for Veolia, speaks with California State Sen. Connie Leyva about the demonstration project.

Inland Empire Community Newspapers • October 5, 2017 • Page A3 addition to networking opportunities the conference endeavors to strengthen skills and knowledge on a variety of issues. For ticket information contact: www.evenbrite.com. each other’s lives. Performances are held at the Footlighters Theatre, 1810 Barton Road, Redlands at Saturday, October 7 - the San 8:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays Bernardino Chamber of Commerce with a Sunday matinee at 2:00 p.m. presents Rendezvous Back to on Sundays. For information and Route 66 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 reservations call: 909.793.2909 or p.m. in downtown San Bernardino. email tickets@redlandsfoot- This city-wide event is a tribute to lighters.org or visit: redlandsfoot- classic car culture and will feature more than 900 vehicles. In addition lighter.org. to custom cars there will be enterWednesday's, now to October tainment, food, vendors, and a beer 26, 2017 - the City of Redlands garden as well as an open header presents Diabetes Empowerment contest and a poker run. For inforEducation Workshops as part of mation visit: http://rendezvousor call its Everyone with Diabetes Counts toroute66.com 909.885.7515. program at the Joslyn Senior Center, 21 Grant Street from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. These free workshops re- Saturday, October 7 - the San quire pre-registration. For informa- Bernardino Symphony opens its tion and to register call: 2017 - 2018 season with Southern California Premiere of Big Sur: 909.798.7550. The Night Sun by composer John Wineglass. Performance starts at Now - January 7, 2018 - the Sam p.m. at the California Theatre 7:30 and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for of the Performing Arts, 562 W. 4th Arts and Crafts presents New Native: Toward New Mythologies at Street, San Bernardino. In addition the Jacobs Education Gallery Cen- the program includes: Copeland’s ter featuring more than 50 works by Fanfare for the Common Man; Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No.4; eleven indigenous artists. According to curator and artist and Stravinsky’s The Firebird. Tony Abeyta (Navajo), "We are ex- Guest conductor is Anthony Parnploring ways that traditional forms ther. For ticket and seating informaand practices, iconography and an- tion call: 909.381.5388 or visit: cestral mythologies influence the www.sanbernardinosymphony.org. expression of contemporary Native artists' modernity, technology and Saturday, October 7 - the 11th Annual DisABILITY Sports Fessocial priorities." Featured artists (and tribal affilia- tival at California State University, tions) include: Christi Belcourt San Bernardino, 5500 University (Metis), Gerald Clarke, Jr. Parkway from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 (Cahuilla), Craig George (Navajo - p.m. This free one-day event proDine), Steven Paul Judd vides opportunities for people with (Kiowa/Choctaw), Monty Little disabilities to try more than 20 dif(Dine), Cannupa Hanska Luger ferent sports and activities and con(Arikara/Hidatsa/Mandan/Lakota), nect with local clubs, leagues and Kent Monkman (Cree), Cara programs. The event is open to all Romero (Chemehuevi), Diego ages with any physical or developRomero (Cochiti Pueblo), and Pre- mental disability. Early registration ston Singletary (Tlingit). Admission is strongly encouraged so organizis free. For information and gallery ers can obtain an accurate count for hours call: 909.980.0412 or visit: t-shirts, volunteers, food vendors and emergency personnel. For inmalooffoundation.org. formation call: 909.537.5352 or visit: https://www.csusb.edu/disSave the Date: ability-sports/registration. Friday, October 6 - Bloomington High School, 10750 Laurel Ave. Saturday, October 7 - the San will hold a Ribbon Cutting Cele- Bernardino Police Foundation presbration of its newly constructed ents the 2nd Annual Brews, Blues, stadium at 4:30 p.m. Tailgate and Badges & BBQ from 12:00 to 6:00 opening ceremonies begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Brew Rebellion, 160followed by a game vs. Colton High 176 North Leland Norton Way, San School. The new stadium was Bernardino. Doors open at noon funded by bond measures B & G. and food will be served at 1:00 p.m. For information call: 909.580.5004. This event features good food, jazz music, vendors and beer. A specialty Friday, October 6 - Hispanas Or- brew honoring Officer Gabe Garcia, ganized for Political Equality made and bottled with a keepsake (HOPE) present Latina Empower- label, will be available for purchase. ment Day at The Mission Inn Hotel For ticket information visit: blues& Spa, 3649 Mission Inn Ave., brewbadgessbbq2.eventbrite.com. Riverside, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This one-day event features Wednesday, October 11 - the Big workshops on California energy Hearts for Little Hearts Guild presand environmental policies, finan- ents Oldies But Goodies: Dishes cial success, and negotiations. In for Wishes at the National Orange

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Exhibits, Theatre & Seminars, Workshops: Wednesday, October 11 - the Redlands Police Department will hold an eight hour training class for multi-unit rental apartment managers/owners and single family rental property owners. The program is focused on education and reducing crime in apartments, condominium complexes and singlefamily rental housing. For information and to reserve a spot contact Rick Strobaugh at rstrobaugh@redlandspolice.org. Now to October 15 - the San Bernardino County Museum celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with the exhibit “El Sueno Americano, Nuestra Contribucion.” This exhibit is curated and organized in cooperation with the Inland Empire Latino Art Association. Among the 20 artists being featured are Gerardo Ayala and Ruben Sanchez. The San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands is open Tuesday's through Sunday's from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For information visit: www.sbcounty.gov/museum or call: 909.307.2669. Saturday, October 7 to December 9 - the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art (RAFFMA) presents “Return to Form: Dennis Hopper Photographs Japan” and “Andy Warhol: Polaroids”. RAFFMA is located on the campus of the California State University, San Bernardino, 5500 University Parkway. For information on museum hours and parking call: 909.537.7373 or visit: RAFFMA.csusb.edu. Now to October 22 - the Redlands Footlighters Theatre presents The Country House by Donald Margulies. This witty and compelling comedy provides a look at a family of performers coming to terms with the roles they play in

Super visor Ramos invites the public to join him f or cof fee in Highland

an Bernardino County Supervisor James Ramos will be hosting a “Coffee with the Supervisor” event in Highland on Tuesday, October 10, 2017. This event will provide residents with the opportunity to meet and discuss issues with the Supervisor. “I am looking forward to meeting with Highland constituents in a more local and personal level.” Supervisor Ramos stated. “It allows me the opportunity to hear

from residents in an open and informal setting where they really can voice any concerns they may have.” Please join Supervisor Ramos for this event being held on Tuesday, October 10th from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Highland Sam J. Racadio Library & Environmental Learning Center (located at 7863 Central Avenue, Highland, CA 92346). This event is free. Light snacks and beverages will be provided.

Show Events Center, Renaissance Room from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. this fundraising event features Martha Green. For ticket information call: 909.709.2061; email: bhlh@llu.edu or visit: www.lluch.org/dishes. Thursday, October 12 - the San Bernardino Valley College Library, 701 S. Mt. Vernon Ave., presents the 3rd Annual Horror Film Festival film screening and discussion of the classic 1982 classic “The Thing” from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Library 149. This is a free event and the public is invited. Saturday, October 14 - the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley presents Ante Up For Animals: Casino Night & Dog House Auction “Howler” Ween Party at the Humane Society, 374 West Orange Show Road, San Bernardino from 4:30 to 9:00 p.m. This event for attendees over 21 will feature raffles, food, and entertainment. Costumes are welcomed, but not required, there will be a contest for best costume. For ticket information call: 909.386.1400, ext. 218. Saturday, October 14 - Ray Anderson accompanied by San Bernardino Mayor Carey Davis and Major Dan Henderson of The Salvation Army will cycle their way through San Bernardino in the 70:70K Ride starting at 8:00 a.m. This fundraising event for the Salvation Army’s Path to Prosperity transitional living program hopes to raise funds to purchase and rehab houses providing men with a safe, sober home while completing their recovery, job training, education and maintain a job. Everyone is in-

vited to ride along, riders can ask family and friends to support their efforts with a per-kilometer donation. To sign up for the whole ride or a short segment call: 909.230.2922 or visit: 7070Ride.Weebly.com Saturday, October 14 - Omnitrans will hold its 2nd Annual Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest at the San Bernardino Transit Center, southwest corner of Rialto Ave. and E Street in San Bernardino from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. This free event features refreshments, live music, promotional giveaways and cash prizes for artists. The theme for the contest is “Connecting our Community.” Prizes will awarded in the adult category. All children 13 and under who participate will receive a prize. For information: visit: www.omnitrans.org Favorite Quote: “ I think the Public Library system is one of the most amazing American institutions. Free for everyone. If you ever get the blues about the status of American culture there are still more public libraries than there are McDonald’s. During the worst of the Depression not one Public Library closed their doors” - David McCullough To submit an event or information for Gloria's Corner please email: gloscalendar@gmail.com. Deadline is Friday at noon each week. Also visit: www.iecn.com for online news and follow us on Facebook @IECNWeekly.

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OPINION&LETTERS Tougher gun laws needed to curb mass killings

e have yet another senseless tragedy, this time in Las Vegas, perpetrated by a coward who ultimately took his own life. He used military grade arsenal to kill and terrorize hundreds of people who gathered at a country music festival. Politicians and our President reiterate “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims’ families...” Enough with the vacuous rhetoric that tragically has become scripted and commonplace. What we need are tougher gun laws to lower the toll of guns in this country. I am a firm believer of our second amendment right to bear arms, but military grade firearms have no other purpose than large scale slaughter. As horrific images of the deadliest mass shooting in our modern history emerge, we witness the heroic actions of people helping strangers, putting themselves in danger so as to not leave anyone behind - they emulate our innate humanity. There have been too many mass shootings in America, and it’s time for Congress to take action. Lowering flags and tweeting condolences is not enough. Sadly, this reaction from lawmakers in the wake of tragedy has become predictable. From the shootings in Columbine, Tucson, Waco, Virginia Tech and right here in San Bernardino. We need action to attempt to curb this horror that riddles this country much too often. Our hearts and prayers do go out to those who lost loved ones in Las Vegas, and to those survivors who will forever be changed because of the horror they experi-

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************************ Switching gears back home, this weekend we have the Route 66 Rendezvous in downtown San Bernardino on Saturday, as well as the DisABILITY Sports Festival at Cal State. The fair is free to participants, ages 8 months to 84 years old. It will run from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. in the Coussoulis Arena, the university’s athletic fields, and the basketball and tennis courts. There is still time for you to regonline at ister www.csusb.edu/disability-sports or on Saturday morning beginning at 8. Organizers expect hundreds of participants, competing in at least 20 different sports, including archery, wheelchair and standing basketball, tennis, soccer, wall climbing, skateboarding, swimming and hand cycling. Each sport and activity will be coached by an athlete with a disability, including Paralympians, and other elite-level coaches, which, organizers say, really is a display of all the participants’ abilities. Also featured will be more than 30 information booths from community programs and services that are available for people with disabilities and their families. Including volunteers, supporters, spectators and athletes, an estimated 2,000 to 2,500 will be on campus for the event. The Redlands Police Department will be holding a fundraiser for its K-9 Unit at Gerrards Market, featuring demonstrations at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. On Sunday Rialto Mayor Deborah Robertson will be hosting the 4th annual Run Round the Rocks at the Cemex plant on Riverside Avenue. In Colton Mayor Richard DeLaRosa will be hosting his Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, Oct. 12 from 8 - 9:30 a.m. at the Colton Women’s Club. Breakfast is complimentary and for more information, please email inlandempirefaith@gmail.com. If there are any news ideas or opinions about what we need to cover, the community is more than welcome to please email me.

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Cut FDA Red Tape So Doctors Can Better Treat Patients By Peter J. Pitts Doctors often fail to treat their patients with the most effective medicines -- but it's not their fault. Is an outdated FDA regulation to blame? The FDA prohibits pharmaceutical companies from sharing information about "off-label" uses of medicines with physicians. Many drugs received FDA approval for one disease, but also effectively treat other illnesses that aren't listed on the official label. Off-label prescribing is actually quite common. Physicians prescribe one in five medicines off-label. Currently, doctors have to make these off-label prescribing decisions based on anecdotal evidence, since they have no access to drug companies' clinical trial data. If the FDA were to permit greater information sharing, it would enable doctors to treat patients more effectively. Doctors have good reason to prescribe drugs off-label. Many drugs can treat a wide variety of diseases. In fact, the average drug can treat 18 different illnesses, according to researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Stanford University, and the University of Chicago. For instance, the diabetes drug Metformin can treat breast cancer. And the cancer drug Bexarotene has the potential to treat Alzheimer's disease.

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When doctors prescribe drugs off-label, they gather valuable information about how well patients respond. But current FDA policy restricts doctors from sharing this information with each other and with drug manufacturers. Drug makers are even subject to criminal prosecution and civil liability if they discuss unapproved uses of existing drugs. Companies could seek to get their medicines approved for the off-label uses, but the FDA approval process is time-intensive and costly. In fact, the cost of reapproving a drug is greater than the profits an approval would generate, according to an article in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings. So drug companies often choose not to go through the process. Policy makers increasingly recognize the senselessness of preventing doctors and drug companies from sharing data. As the new FDA commission Scott Gottlieb said, "Patients and

physicians make the best decisions when they have access to as much truthful, non-misleading, scientifically based information as possible." In late March, Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-Va.) introduced legislation that would make it easier for manufacturers to share information with medical professionals on alternative uses for existing medications. Despite support for reforms, the FDA hasn't yet relaxed its prohibitions on data sharing. The FDA should, of course, impose requirements on this information sharing. For instance, if the information comes from a clinical trial, drug companies should detail the trial's sample size, limitations, and methodology. If it comes from physicians, they should describe patients' conditions and detail how the drug affected them. These requirements would ensure that the information is clear and accurate. But it also would ensure that doctors have the most up-to-date information on a drug and the illnesses it can treat. Off-label prescribing has already has saved thousands of lives. The FDA ought to make it easier for doctors and patients to make the most informed treatment decisions possible. Peter J. Pitts, a former FDA associate commissioner, is president of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest.

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Doctors also prescribe drugs off-label to treat critically-ill patients after all approved medicines have failed. For instance, many patients with certain autoimmune diseases don't respond to approved therapies. As a lastresort, doctors will prescribe these patients Prograf, a drug approved to help prevent people's immune systems from rejecting organ transplants.

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Words to Think About: For the love of music

Dr. Bill Abersold

am a musical enthusiast. Incurable. In fact, I can hardly remember when I wasn’t. Probably for about eighty years; since I was nine years old and started taking trumpet lessons. In the succeeding years, I’ve also played a valve trombone, a baritone horn, a bass fiddle and a snare drum. Recently I’ve been making an attempt to learn the

harmonica. But it’s music that thrills me. I’m really an addict. My singing voice is long gone, but these days I’m a “scat” singer. Contrary to what Satchmo Armstrong said, “If you can’t sing scat, you ain’t black.” I do and I’m not black, but I still do scat. About the only kind of music that I’m allergic to is Bluegrass and Rock ‘n Roll. Otherwise, name it and I’m into it. From Gospel, Dixieland, Swing, Jazz, Opera, Mood, Band, Musicals, Country, Orchestras to Instrumental, even piano and organ solos. My favorite musicians date me. Harry James, Frank Sinatra, Al Hirt, Pete Fountain, Mormon Tabernacle, Tony Bennett, Doris Day, Lawrence Welk, The Dorsey Brothers, the Marine Band. In fact, any marching band, including the Salvation Army Band. Along with scat singing, I’m prone to making up my own words and tunes. Half of the time I forget most of the words of

songs. I love to sing along when anyone is singing “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Lustily but not good. My favorite spontaneous song is “Old McDonald Had A Farm.” I know umpteen verses. My favorite “mood” music is Christmas music. I’m always good for a rendition of “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas.” Beside my vocal interest my musical career has also involved choral directing and instrumental group participation. I’ve been a director for ensemble groups and choirs from ten to a thousand singers. My basic instrument was the trumpet. I’ve played the trumpet in marching bands, dance bands and in symphonies. A few years ago, I switched from the trumpet to the baritone horn. In fact, for 23 years I played in the popular 4th of July band in Redlands. But no more. Outside of band music, there is very little music that doesn’t have

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Winter health tips 3. Get plenty of sleep! You can always catch up on sleep on the weekends. The holidays are coming and it will get busy, so it is extra important to rest. 4. Eat your fruits and veggies, not just Halloween candy! 5. Be considerate of others by limiting the spread of germs. If you cough or sneeze always cover your mouth. 6. Clean your room and house frequently to get rid of unwanted germs.

t is that time of the year cold and flu season! How do I know? I just got over a cold! Here are some tips to stay healthy this winter! 1. Always wash your hands before eating, after school/work,

7. Always pack a jacket or sweater so you do not catch a chill! after going to any public place. You can’t keep your hands too clean! 2. Drink lots of water! Make sure you stay refreshed and hydrated.

Hopefully these key tips help you stay healthy this winter, during cold and flu season. Caden Henderson is our youngest contributing writer, submitting stories from a variety of topics biweekly.

Writer presents free workshop on crowdfunding

free workshop on using crowdfunding, such as Kickstarter and IndieGoGo, will be held on Saturday, October 14 at 2:00 p.m. in Kellogg Room B at the Feldheym Central Library, 555 W. 6th Street in San Bernardino. Having successfully funded three Kickstarters for her comic Boston Metaphysical Society, writer/creator, Madeleine HollyRosing will share her very specific and practical strategies for running a successful crowdfunding campaign with a goal of under 10K. This class is designed for individual creators who cannot afford to hire a team or a PR person. The class will cover: developing your crowdfunding homepage, social media, PR, preparing your email list, interviews, reaching out

at events, avoiding postage pitfalls, strategies to maintain momentum during the campaign, reaching your goal, and managing backer expectations. After failing to reach her goal on her first Kickstarter, Madeleine snatched victory from the jaws of defeat by rethinking her campaign. Re-launching 3 months later, the second campaign was fully funded in less than 48 hours. The third was 109% funded, and the fourth was fully funded within a week and was ultimately 207% funded. A TV, feature film, and comic book writer, Madeleine is the winner of the Sloan Fellowship for screenwriting and the Gold Aurora and Bronze Telly for a PSA produced by Women in Film. She also won numerous awards while

completing the UCLA MFA Program in Screenwriting. Having run a number of successful crowdfunding campaigns for her comic, Boston Metaphysical Society, Madeleine now teaches a crowdfunding class for independent creators at Pulp Fiction Books in Culver City as well as guest lecturing at Scriptwriters Network and DreamWorks. She has also published the book, Kickstarter for the Independent Creator, which will be available for sale at the workshop. This free workshop is sponsored by the Friends of the San Bernardino Public Library. For more information call 909.381.8238 or visit www.sbpl.org or www.facebook.com/SBPLfriends/

words to be sung with music as support. This is particularly true when it comes to Country and Western and Gospel music. I’m particularly fond of religious music because it is the vehicle for Christian theology. George Beverly Shea was as popular as Billy Graham. What would his rallies have been without Cliff Barrows? Since my retirement as a pastor, I have visited many churches, from a handful of members to churches with many thousand members. Not one of the growing churches were without a vibrant musical service. There are two different styles of worship. The formal, traditional type of worship and the current free styles. Their music reflects the two styles. There are churches that emphasize traditional hymns and anthems; with organ accompaniment and the music that is called “Praise Music.” They usually have a band with guitars and drums. The choruses are very repetitive. The attendance seems to be reflective of their style of music. Younger people and the fundamentalist emphasis is more praise music oriented. Traditional hymns have older worshipers along with that type of music. It is very difficult to print the words of “praise music”, because they change with the church. It is very creative. I’m more acquainted with the traditional music. The hymns are familiar in all the older type churches.

Stella and I usually visit drastically different services on a Sunday morning. The first is a Catholic Church with several hundred worshipers each Sunday morning. Early, at the 7:30 A.M. Mass. The music is a mixture, with singers - a beautiful voice - a guitar and piano. We thoroughly enjoy it; a mixture of traditional and contemporary music. The second service at 9:00 A.M. is Methodist. It normally has an attendance of about 25-30 worshipers. The music is excellent with a small choir (7-9), an outstanding conductor and a great organist. The music is usually traditional; with a mixture of praise songs. I’m more comfortable with hymns like “How Great Thou Art”, and “Holy, Holy, Holy.” My favorite Gospel song of all time is “The Love of God.” Here is a portion of it. “The love of God is greater far, than tongue or pen can ever tell. It goes beyond the highest star and reaches to the lowest hell. “If every stalk on earth a quill and every man a scribe by trade; Could we with ink the ocean fill, and were the skies of parchment made; to write the love of God above, would drain the ocean dry. Nor could the scroll contain the whole though stretched from sky to sky. “O love of God how rich and pure, how measureless and strong. It shall forever more endure, the saints and angels’ song.” Amen. Selah. So be it.

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‘All smiles’ between SBPD and youth during basketball game

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Moses Jones, 18, battling for the ball with San Bernardino Police Department Officer William Porch during a community basketball game at the Rudy Hernandez Center. By Anthony Victoria

t was all laughs and smiles for San Bernardino police officers who participated in a community basketball game on Friday, Sept. 29. The youth-assembled San Bernardino Parks and Recreation team pulled an impressive 60-58 win over the San Bernardino Police Department at the Rudy Hernandez Community Center in front of friends and family. In the end, win or lose, both

sides enjoyed the experience. “One of the best parts about my job is spending time with these kids,” explained Officer William Porch. “We’re trying to improve our community by impacting these kids.” Chris Gibson, 15, and Ian Benjamin, 13, say they appreciated the sportsmanship of the officers and valued their mentorship. “It’s a great experience to [have] people who spend a lot of time working spend time with us,” explained Gibson. “They’re very

consistent like we are.” “The police help us break our bad habits and are helping us become better people,” Benjamin followed. “It’s very helpful.” IECN PHOTO ANTHONY VICTORIA By holding more community The ‘tip off’ between the San Bernardino Police Department and basketball games and similar the San Bernardino Parks and Recreation youth-led team on events, Porch hopes city police of- September 29, 2017. ficers could gain the trust of adolescents. “We’re trying to show them that we’re just not a badge and a uniform,” he said. “We’re people just like them. We can also be friends to them.”

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The youth-assembled San Bernardino Parks and Recreation team pulled an impressive 60-58 win over the San Bernardino Police Department at the Rudy Hernandez Community Center on September 29 in front of friends and family.

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Gallegos’ ‘rainbow jour nalism’ teachings empower nontraditional students By Anthony Victoria

al State San Bernardino Communication Studies Professor Liliana Conlisk Gallegos believes in the power of agency. The third year professor is helping first generation students find their voice through journalism and social activism. She’s created courses--Latin@s in Media and Culture and Decolonizing Journalism--to educate students about the negative portrayal of Latinos in mass media and encourage pupils to, “break the barriers of traditional media.” “The students need to see themselves in media,” expressed Gallegos. “They don’t see themselves represented in Hollywood or mass media. And if they do see them-

selves, it’s always negatively.” Gallegos, who holds a Masters and Ph.D in Hispanic languages and literatures and a degree in rhetoric, has created a new school of journalism--rainbow journalism--that utilizes broadcast, print, radio, and multimedia journalism, along with public relations, to depict marginalized groups in a different light. It allows for the storytelling of issues or particular events to be told from multiple perspectives, preferably through a first person, personal point of view. “We’re free. No one tells us what we can do or what we can say,” IECN PHOTO ANTHONY VICTORIA Gallegos said. “There are leaders Cal State San Bernardino Communication Studies Professor Lil- that guide, but ultimately it’s ciriana Gallegos is helping first generation students find their voice cular. The responsibility is divided through journalism and social activism. among everyone equally.” Students gather in groups and figure out their interests and strengths. From there they educate each other on how to produce video or to write a news story, Gallegos explained. “Students don’t think of it as working or studying,” she said. “They can do something, they

have power. It’s like, ‘Let me use my agency to take over my own education and learn journalism to propose something new.’” Gallegos and her students presented their ‘rainbow journalism’ conglomerate at a conference in Chicago in May. The ‘Coyote Pack’ has also held and covered an art exhibit at the Garcia Center for the Arts earlier this year to raise money for undocumented students. CSUSB graduate student Luis Esparza, who was a member of the Coyote Pack, said he was able to find a voice through Gallegos’ teachings. “[Rainbow journalism] serves as an outlet for marginalized voices to come together, share their expertises, and become a force to be reckoned with,” said Esparza. Gallegos believes the nontraditional students she serves--majority Hispanic and women--are empowered through the pedagogy of rainbow journalism. “I want to break barriers by teaching education this way.”

“It alleviated a lot of my concerns,” Armas confirmed. “It has been a very difficult process, but a lot of my questions were answered.” Vicente Ruiz, 19, wasn’t able to send out his renewal due to some missing documents, but said he

will follow up with the San Bernardino Community Service Center. “I feel better [about my situation] because I found out I can still go to college even if I don’t have [DACA],” Ruiz said. “I’m grateful for this.”

As DACA r enewal period closes, advocates finding ways to suppor t undocumented youth By Anthony Victoria

s federal lawmakers continue to discuss legislation to shield over 800,000 young undocumented immigrants from deportation, advocates and students alike are working to help ‘Dreamers’ find support and temporary protections. Over a dozen events have been held across the Inland region since September to help undocumented youth receive information on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program that has given work authorization to young immigrants who entered the U.S. unlawfully before the age of 16. Last month, the Trump administration announced it would be rescinding DACA on the basis of unconstitutionality. Nonetheless, they are allowing DACA recipients whose permits expire between September 5, 2017 and March 5, 2018 to renew their status before Thursday October 5. Legal and financial assistance helping address concerns Local organizations such as the San Bernardino Community Service Center and the Inland Empire Immigrant Youth Collective raised money to help pay for the $495 DACA renewal application fee, while national organizations like the Mission Asset Fund awarded over $1 million in scholarships to approximately 2,000 Dreamers nationwide. IEIYC has helped with DACA applications and renewals since its inception in 2012, explained the organization’s Outreach Coordinator Alondra Naves. They have revamped their efforts in recent months by scheduling daily appointments and hosting weekly events. “There have been a lot of concerns and questions,” Naves said. “We’ve had to share some unfortunate news, but we’ve also emphasized that we’re going to continue to be here in the community and continue to provide resources that are available.” Laws like the California DREAM Act will continue to provide undocumented students with financial aid for college, Naves

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Cal State San Bernardino students Natanel Chavez and Estefania Esparza are encouraging immigrant students to "come out of the shadows." shared. She said the IEIYC intends to hold workshops to help young immigrants navigate health resources and receive employment. “Beyond October 5, our efforts will continue to emphasize on providing safe spaces to undocumented youth,” Naves confirmed. “We provide an outlet for them to share their experiences and get guidance and advice from people that have been in their shoes. They’re not alone.” San Bernardino Community Service Center Executive Director Emilio Amaya said his staff has been working on weekends to accommodate Dreamers looking to renew their DACA status. Despite the efforts, he believes much more could have been done. “It’s been good, but not what I was expecting,” Amaya said on September 29. “We could have accommodated up to 300 people. So far we’ve only provided assistance to about 120 DACA recipients.” Amaya confirmed that his organization and partnering groups will focus on identifying legal “remedies” for undocumented youth and pressure federal lawmakers to introduce a permanent solution. “The Dreamers are in a good position to get something achieved,” he said. “We have to be very cautious in supporting legislation that may benefit Dreamers, but harm their families.”

CSUSB ‘Dreamers’ remaining resilient amid uncertainty Members of the Undocumented Advocates (UA) student organization, along with the Dreamers Resource Center at Cal State San Bernardino, held a rally on September 26 to encourage immigrant students to “come out of the shadows.” “It’s been an emotional rollercoaster,” expressed UA spokeswoman Estefania Esparza, a 24-year-old fourth year psychology student at the university. “We needed to get some frustration out and let people know that we’re not going to stay quiet. We’re everywhere.” Senior Natanel Chavez, 26, said not many of the 800 or so undocumented students on campus are comfortable speaking about their legal status. Chavez hopes UA and the staff at the Dreamers Resource Center will encourage Dreamers to continue pursuing their goals. “We’re as American as we can be,” Chavez said. “We were raised here.” DACA renewals alleviating financial concerns for Dreamers Ana Armas, 21, of San Bernardino was struggling to finish her DACA renewal application. She decided to attend a recent DACA renewal clinic at St. Catherine’s Church in Rialto on September 30 for help.

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National Earth Science Week Rocks at County Museum sil Day. Excavate at our Find-AFossil Station. See if you can go even further and identify fossils with some helpful hints. Get your hands dirty and make your very own fossil to take home with you. Learn all about fossils and what they can tell us about the animals and plant life that dominated this area millions of years ago. On Sunday, Oct. 15, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Get Ready for the Great California Shakeout! Join County Fire in the simulator truck, and experience what an earthquake feels like. Put your building skills to the test and see if your structure stays standing. Need a stricter Richter? Build your own seismograph and see what it tells you about how earthquakes are measured. We’ll help you get ready for an earthquake by sharing tips about earthquake preparedness. In addition to County Fire, we’ll be joined by community partners with information, giveaways, and practical advice about safety and preparedness before, during, and after an earthquake. IECN PHOTO COURTESY

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The San Bernardino County Museum is highlighting Earth Science Week from Oct. 8 - Oct. 15, in a national effort to help the public gain a better understanding and appreciation for the Earth Sciences.

arth Science Week in the Inland Empire comes to the San Bernardino County Museum on Sunday, Oct. 8 through Sunday, Oct.15. Now in its 20th year nationally, the American Geosciences Institute has organized this national and international event to help the public gain a better understanding and appreciation for the Earth Sciences and to encourage steward-

ship of the earth.

turing geology and paleontology.

This year's theme, "Earth and Human Activity," promotes awareness of what geoscience tells us about human interaction with the planet’s natural systems and processes. The San Bernardino County Museum is participating in this year’s theme with a variety of interactive challenges and family programs fea-

On Sunday, Oct. 8, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., enter our geode-making contest and put your skills to the test! Make a volcano and learn what it has to do with ocean acidification. Let your artistic side out as you create geological layer candles. On Wednesday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., celebrate National Fos-

Local author Jerry Mathes to read from latest book

ome hear local author Jerry D. Mathes read from his latest book, Shipwrecks and Other Stories on October 5, 2017 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Stay afterwards for a conversation with Mathes on the art and craft of constructing stories based on job experiences. Shipwrecks and Other Stories focuses on the men and women trying to rediscover who they are while struggling in love and longing, adultery and addiction, staying in a place and moving on. Characters in these tales haunt the fringes of their own lives shipwrecked in society as they seek identity in “stories…laced with hope and threaded through with moments of grace. Mathes shines the harsh light of realism on the daily conflicts, large and small, that define his characters’ fears and desires and, often, determine their very survival.” (Kim Barnes, author) Jerry D. Mathes II a Jack Kent Cooke alumnus and is the author Ahead of the Flaming Front: A Life on Fire, winner of the North American Book Prize; an essay collection Fever and Guts: A Symphony; The Journal West: Poems, and Still Life, the winner of the Meadow Prize for the Novella. His short fiction collection, Shipwrecks and Other Stories received honorable mention in 2017 Los Angeles Book Festival. He is currently working with a producer to develop a film adapted from his memoir Ahead of the Flaming Front and finishing up his second memoir, In Strange Company. His

photography, poems, essays, and short stories, have won numerous awards. In 2011, he produced a short film, “Drinking Sangria in the Cold War,” which was adapted from one of his award winning short stories. He has worked as a martial arts instructor, an armor crewman, a construction worker, hotel auditor, car salesman, repo-man, delivery guy, cable guy, went logging, worked in forestry, crewed on several types of fishing vessels, fought wildfire on a helicopterrappel crew, taught writing at the University of Idaho and Stephen F.

Austin State University and taught the Southernmost Writers Workshop in the World at AmundsenScott South Pole Station Antarctica during the 2009-2010 and 2011-2012 Austral summer seasons where he worked in logistics. He also wrote and directed two short films while at the South Pole. In 2012 he produced a video essay about wildfire. He loves his two daughters very much. This event will take place on the second floor of the Riverside Public Library, located at 3581 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside, CA 92501.

Throughout the week, visit “Sculpted by Time: Our Mountains, Faults, Lakes and Caves,” the newly opened gallery in the Hall of Earth Sciences where you explore the geologic history of San Bernardino County. Pick up ideas and instructions for at-home Earth Science activities—prepare a chemical solution and watch a stalagmite grow, or make an edible geode. Take photos of your cre-

ations and enter our geode contest! According to Museum Director Melissa Russo, “This year’s Earth Science Week theme fits perfectly into the work the San Bernardino County Museum is doing to promote public understanding of our environment. Our new exhibits, like Sculpted by Time and the Hall of Biodiversity, highlight the interconnectedness and fragility of Earth’s ecosystems and the importance of human stewardship of this precious planet.” Earth Science Week and the San Bernardino County Museum’s other exciting events and programs reflect the effort by the Board of Supervisors to achieve the Countywide Vision by celebrating arts, culture, and education in the county, creating quality of life for residents and visitors. The San Bernardino County Museum is at 2024 Orange Tree Lane, at the California Street exit from Interstate 10 in Redlands. The museum is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All Earth Science Week activities are included with general admission: $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (child aged 5 to 12), $1 for visitors with an EBT card. Children under five and Museum Association members are admitted free. Parking is free. For more information, visit www.sbcounty.gov/museum. The museum is accessible to persons with disabilities.