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Redlands educators honored as “Teachers of Excellence”
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Awardees from left, George Ryder, Cindy Cardoza, Donna Provencher, Jeff Apmadoc and Gerard Ludikhuize - 2015 Teachers of Excellence.
their dedication, hard work and The program is presented by the outstanding contribution to educa- The Church of Jesus Christ of ive teachers from the tion during the seventh annual Latter-day Saints to spotlight eduRedlands Unified School Teachers of Excellence Program District were honored for Feb. 26. Teachers, cont. on next pg.
By Yazmin Alvarez
Authors, characters celebrate Dr. Seuss, Read Across America
he Loma Linda University School of graduating Dentistry students are offering free dental screenings. The event is open to the public and is being offered from 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 pm Tuesday, March 10. Screening will be performed by graduating students seeking patients who need specific dental treatments, including fillings and dental cleanings. Patients who qualify will be offered the needed dental care free of charge. The screenings will be held in the lobby of Prince Hall, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, located at 11092 Anderson Street in Loma Linda, For more information, call 909 558-4697.
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Joel Barbee, 8, looks on as his favorite author Frans Vischer signs his book.
in a hat helped celebrate Dr. Seuss-style, complete with the Seuss’s 111th birthday along with Cat in the Hat himself, party cast of characters, Read Across America at Barnes & favors, crafts and several storyauthors and even a dog Noble in Redlands Feb. 28. Seuss, cont. on next pg. in a sombrero and a cat The bookstore held a celebration
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The teachers awarded were nominated by their peers, parents and community members. Each received recognition from Redlands School Superintendent Lori Rhodes, a certificate of appreciation along with a basket of classroom and teacher supplies.
cators for countless efforts in the classroom. Among the honorees this year were George Ryder, from Mentone Elementary School; Donna Provencher, from Arroyo Elementary School; Cindy Cardoza, from Bryn Mar Elementary; Jeffery Apmadoc, from the RedYazmin Alvarez is a reporter lands School of Music; and with Inland Empire Community Gerard Ledukhuize from Newspapers and can be reached Clement Middle School. at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com.
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Gerard Ludikhuize, teacher at clement middle School is awarded.
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Nicholas Arreola, 4, and his brothers Darien, 6, and Angelou Reyes, 8, anxiously wait to meet the cat in the hat. Below: author Derek Taylor Kent with his dog, zander.
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Nicholas Arreola, 4, of San Bernardino enjoys a hug from the cat in the hat during a read across america celebration at Barnes & noble in redlands Feb. 28. dles getting into things. That’s Along with meeting the authors, Seuss, cont. from front children were also able to take Lucy.” America campaign, three authors Joel, among the dozens of other photos with the lanky, quirky Cat were invited to share their tales, children at the celebration, headed in the Hat. offering words of encouragement to the bookstore after Vischer and A percentage of purchases from authors Derek Taylor Kent (a.k.a. the event will be donated to local to young authors. “Ideas are all around you,” said Derek the Ghost) author of the organizations including SBSchool Series and CUSD’s literacy program "City of Frans Vischer, author and illus- Scary trator of the popular book, Fud- fantasy/adventure author Scott Bly Readers" and the Redlands Counof, Smasher, visited their schools cil PTA Scholarship Fund. dles. The words stuck with eight-year- earlier in the week. old Joel Barbee and ignited a fire “I think this is a great way to encourage children to read,” said Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter to write about his cat, Lucy. with Inland Empire Community “I want to be an author too,” he Brandy Barbee, Joel’s mother. said. “It’s cool how he got his “If it gets them turning pages in a Newspapers and can be reached at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com. ideas and I like how he draws Fud- book, I’m there.”
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Gloria’s Corner
ventist Church on March 21. Participating musicians include: Todor Pelev, Ana Maria Maldonado, Margaret Worsley, Christoph Forster, Martin Rhees, Grace Chung, Vernon Snyder, Lily Popova,, Terry Douglas, and Ben Eby. This free concert starts at 5:30 p.m.
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Honorees Sought: The League of Women Voters of San Bernardino is seeking nominations for its annual recognition of Citizens of Achievement. League president Gloria Anderson has sent out nomination forms to local organizations but individuals may also nominate. The focus is on persons who have improved the quality of life in our community as a volunteer or how the person has gone above and beyond doing a job for which he or she is paid. For nomination forms and information call Gloria at 909.338.4163 or email glorand@juno.com
Local politics: Well, it's official San Bernardino Third Ward Councilman John Valdivia is running for re-election and will kick off his campaign this month with a fund raiser labeled a Meet and Greet for $20 per person. So far it is not clear who might oppose him so we shall have to wait and see.
100th Anniversary: A local committee is hard at work planning a San Bernardino High School 100th Anniversary Celebration for late October. Under discussion are possible events during a weekend for the community and former students of San Bernardino High school to attend while including current students. A football game, parade, luncheon and breakfast at favorite San Bernardino spots and a Gala/Dance maybe at the Orange Show are all possibilities. The committee currently has alumni from several decades and welcome former grads to join. At the last meeting Martin Valdez ('65), Judith Valles ('52), Rachel Clark ('64), Jaime Rios, Sandra Rodriguez, Carolyn Tillman, Hector Murillo discussed the logistics and budget necessary for the Celebration. For information on future meetings call Martin Valdez at 909.496.0626
Save the Date: March is Women's History Month Saturday, March 7 - Rialto Mayor Deborah Robertson, Rialto City Clerk Barbara McGee, Women's Club of Rialto and NCNW, Inland Empire Section present the 9th Annual The State of Women, Weaving the Stories of Women's Lives. This Women's History Event will be held at 1920 W. Baseline Rd., Rialto, CA starting at 10 a.m. To RSVP call: 909.820.2519 or email mrodriguez@rialto.gov Saturday, March 7 - Rialto Unified School District presents Puttin’ on the Ruiz a talent program featuring talented Rialto students. Proceeds go to the District's Arts Programs. The event will be held at Wilmer Amina Carter High School, 2630 N. Linden from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For ticket information - www.rialto.k12.ca.us
Sunday, March 8 - Redlands Community Hospital and Redlands Kiwanis present the "32 Annual A Run Through Redlands." Runners, walkers and wheelchairs are welcome in all events. There are three routes for the 5k, 10k and half marathon courses that wind through Redlands streets as well a 2k for families. The walk starts at 6:15 a.m. And ends around noon at the Redlands Mall. For information and registration contact the Race Director: 909.748.0637 or email RTR2015@redlandsevents.com or visit the website www.redlands-events.com
Run/Walk/Roll to benefit graduating seniors from the Colton Unified School District. Start and finish is at Cooley Ranch Elementary School, 1000 S. Cooley Drive. To register: https:/signup.com/Race/CA/Colt on/Scholarship5KfunRunWalkRoll
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Thursday, April 2 - Hispanic Lifestyle presents the Latina Conference at the Ontario Airport Hotel from 9 a.m. To 2p.m. The all day event includes panel discussions on Latinas in Business, Entertainment, and in the community. For sponsorship or exhibitor information contact: RDS@Hispaniclifestyle.com or call 951.940.9099
Thursday, March 19 - the Colton, Loma Linda, and Grand Terrace Chambers of Commerce present a Tri-City Mega Mixer from 5 to 8 p.m. at Ashley Furniture, 855 Ashley Way, Colton. For Saturday, April 4 - San information call: 909.825.2222 Bernardino High School presents its Annual Mr. Cardinal City PagSaturday, March 21 - the Nor- eant at Sturges Theater, 780 N. E ton Air Force Base Museum will Street. For ticket information call hold its 2nd Anniversary Celebra- Jaime Rios at 909.881.8217 or tion. It will feature The Lindy Sis- email jaime.rios@sbcusd.com ter, the Riverside Concert Band, and the Riverside Swing Ensemble. This event is free to public at Saturday, April 12 - The League the Norton AFB Museum, 1601 E. of Women Voters San Bernardino 3rd Street at Del Rosa Drive, San presents its Citizens of Achievement at the San Bernardino Elks Bernardino. Club, 2055 Elks Drive, San Thursday, March 26 - Habitat Bernardino from 2 to 4 p.m. For for Humanity San Bernardino information call 909.338.4163 presents its 4th Annual Gala "Keys to the Future" which will honor community partners for their lead- Friday, April 17 - Time for ership. The event will be held at Change Foundation presents Life's the National Orange Show, Valen- Precious Jewels Awards Dinner at cia Room starting at 6 p.m. For the National Orange Show Events sponsorship and ticket information Center at 6 p.m. For sponsorship and ticket information call: Nicole call: 909.799.6738 Wolfe at 909.886.2994 or email Friday, March 27 - the San nwolfe@timeforchangefoundaBernardino Symphony Guild will tion.org honor Dean McVay, Esq. for his contributions at the Golden Baton Wednesday, April 22 to SaturAwards Dinner. This event will be day, April 25 - The San held at the Mission Inn in River- Bernardino Orange Show Fair. side and will feature special performances by the San Bernardino Symphony String Quartet, Baritone Eric Castro, and Maestro Frank Fetta. For information call: Donna Call at 951.300.6201 or email calldonnacall@gmail.com Friday, March 27 - Priscilla's Helping Hands and Project R.E.A.C.H. (Reaching Every Aspect of Children's Health) present Spring Community Fest from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1314 E. Date Street, San Bernardino.
Saturday, March 28 - the Crafton Hills College Foundation presents its Annual Dinner and Auction, Students Rock Tours from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the National Orange Show Events Center Friday, March 13 - Friends of in San Bernardino. For ticket and the Center for Individual Devel- sponsorship information call: opment (CID) Board of Directors Michelle Riggs - 909.389.3245. present Night at the Oscars Awards Reception starting at 5 Saturday, March 28 - the Chip.m. with dinner followed by a cano Latino Caucus presents the program and awards reception at 4th Annual Cesar Chavez Memothe Galaxy Grand Ball Room, rial Breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon 1494 E. Townsend Dr., San at the Arrowhead Country Club Bernardino. For ticket information 3433 Parkside Drive in San call: 909.384.5426 Bernardino. Featured speaker is Saturday, March 14 - the Redlands Sustainability Network (RSN) and the students of the University of Redlands present the 3rd Annual Redlands Sustainability Festival from 11 a.m. to 3p.m. on the U of R campus, 1200 E. Colton, Ave. Redlands.
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Richard Polanco. For sponsorship and ticket information call: George Aguilar 951.906.3130 or email georgemba@aol.com
Saturday, March 28 - the Hispanic Inland Empire Chamber of Commerce is hosting an Open House at the Technical Employment Training Center, 194 N. LeSaturday, March 14 - the San land Norton Way, San Bernardino. Bernardino area League of Women For information call: Voters celebrates its 60th Anniver- 951.213.9916 or 909.579.7556 sary with a Birthday Celebration at the Arrowhead Country Club, Saturday & Sunday, March 28 3433 Parkside Drive from 2 to 4 - 29 - The University of California p.m. To RSVP call Gloria Ander- Botanical Gardens present the Anson at 909.338.4163. nual Spring Plant Sale from 11a.m.
Local Musicians: Members of the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra will be per- Sunday, March 15 - the Kiwanis to 4 p.m. on Saturday and from 9 forming for the Vespers at Loma Club of Cooley Ranch present the a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. For in951.784.6962 Linda University Seventh Day Ad- 3rd Annual Scholarship 5K Fun formation:
Saturday, April 25 - Mayor Deborah Robertson and the Rialto Youth Collaborative present Rialto Drop In Jazz Festival at Frisbie Park, 598 Easton Street, Rialto. The event is free to the public.
Saturday, April 25 - the Assistance League of San Bernardino presents its 54th Annual Signature Headdress Ball " Circus Dreams." This annual event sponsors two major programs, Operation School Bell and the Dr. Earl R. Crane Children's Dental Health Center. The matinee and an evening gala will be held at the National Orange Show. For sponsorship and ticket information call: 909.862.0732
Tuesday, April 28 - Arrowhead United Way will hold its Annual Meeting and Community Awards, "Planting the Seeds of Hope" from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the National Orange Show Valencia Room
Monday, April 27 - Colton Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Golf Tournament at the Arrowhead Country Club, 3433 Parkside Drive, San Bernardino. For information and RSVP call: 909.825.2222
Gloria Harrison is publisher of the Inland Empire Community Newspapers and can be reached at gloharrison@me.com
OPINION&LETTERS Page A4 • March 5, 2015 • Inland Empire Community Newspapers
Tips from sleep specialist and clinical psychologist Michael Breus, PhD:
Yazmin Alvarez
Daylight Saving Time How to survive losing an hour
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et’s face it, not all of us are blessed as spring chickens anymore, so losing an hour of sleep this weekend as we turn clocks forward an hour (early Sunday morning—March 8) for Daylight Saving Time is just going to give us an added sluggish start to those already, too-early to get up mornings. So why does “spring forward” sound so fun when in reality we’re losing? I don’t have the answer to that and I didn’t really take the time to dig for one, but I did find some helpful hints to help make the time change less miserable for the already sleep deprived, like your’s truly. Thinking I’m not the only that struggles to get a good night’s rest and is up at 3 a.m. watching ‘Intelligence for your Life,’ soaking in tons of life knowledge, brain stuff like learning why people are taking selfies with bears in the wilderness and what’s causing our rumps to expand—yea, stuff like that keeps a girl up at night. The answers being: office chairs and Instagram followers (you can decide where to draw the correct line). But seriously, so many of us are chronically sleep deprived that we can’t really afford to lose another hour. So how do we deal? That answer I do have! A post on Health.com—4 Ways to Make the Switch to Daylight Savings Time Less Miserable— among several other sites, offers ways to help dumb down the science of losing sleep and adjusting to Daylight Saving Time (again, March 8).
•Start by dialing back your bedtime“If you’re among the many Americans who are sleep deprived, it probably won’t be difficult for you to fall asleep at the new time,” Breus says. Just be sure to set your clock ahead before going to sleep on Saturday, March 7. “That way, seeing the lost hour up front will motivate you to go to bed earlier.” Waiting to change your clocks the next morning and watching that hour disappear can feel like a loss, says Breus. If you’re among the only marginally sleep deprived, or if you have generally good sleep habits, you can get yourself in gear by pulling back your bedtime incrementally before the time change. “On the Wednesday before the time change, go to bed 15 minutes earlier,” Breus suggests. “On Thursday, go to bed another 15 minutes earlier, and another 15 the next two nights so that by Saturday, you’re going to bed an hour early.”
•Avoid certain drinks this weekendYou already know that limiting your alcohol intake is generally a smart move, and this weekend in particular, Breus advises capping your nightcap. “Even though alcohol makes you feel sleepy, it prevents you from reaching those all-important deeper stages of sleep,” he said. (I don’t advise it or promote it, but, a few bottles can surely be a K.O.) Bustle.com suggests to ditch the caffeine. I know, I laughed, too. Most of us need the swig of tar before becoming human but caffeine can get in the way of a good night’s sleep. They suggest to keep the artificial energy to a minimum in the days leading up to March 8.
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Intervention program steers kids from gangs
As a taxpayer, I believe it is important to fund programs that educate our youth about the dangers of gang involvement. There are currently 400,000 teen gang members in the U.S.; 100,000 are in some type of detention/correctional facility costing approximately $250 per day.
Bringing community organizations and faith-based programs toThis early intervention program gether for this cause will help
youth feel connected to resources in their community. If we can prevent one young person from getting involved in gangs through this program, the money spent will be worth every penny. I say, “Pay and prevent now or regret and pay later!” Martha Saucedo, Loma Linda
City must stop driving out local businesses
The city of San Bernardino has $1,000 fine if caught in possession done everything it can to drive of these crates — it costs the combusinesses out of San Bernardino. panies millions of dollars a year which is passed on to consumers. I realize our police and authorities are spread too thin due to eco- Then we have people on ofnomic issues, but when we have framps and street corners selling homeless people walking down flowers, fruits, vegetables, tamales the streets with stolen $300 shop- and more with no city permit or liping carts, $15 dairy crates by the cense; they pay no sales tax or inhundreds in the back of pickup come tax while our local trucks and in private garages, and businesses are struggling to stay in thousands of these crates at the business and forced to pay all of swap meet — it is printed right on these fees. the sides of all these crates that this is private property and a $500 or We have people selling new
products at their yard sales without permits or paying taxes, as well as hanging garage sale signs all over city posts and streets for days and weeks at a time — which is illegal.
Fining these people would recoup money and pay the salaries for people out busting these lawbreakers and thieves, and it would help support local businesses. Steve Portias, San Bernardino
Foster children long for a family — not medication
As a current advocate for foster youth, an adult supporter for California Youth Connection-Riverside chapter, and a Children’s Social Services employee for 15 years, I would like to acknowledge the San Bernardino Sun’s recent article, “California foster care: Tweak your workout schedule Push to curb medication has failed (maybe) in past” (Feb. 23). For some folks with a regular fitness routine, switching things up The voices of foster youth must can help you adjust to Daylight Savings Time. Regular exercise is a key component to maintaining a healthy sleep schedule. Just remember to preserve a three-hour The legal smoking age should be window between your sweat ses- raised to 21. Smoking is unhealthy, sion and bedtime so you have which is why people shouldn’t enough time to wind down, Breus smoke in the first place. Smoking causes lung cancer, addiction and suggests. many other problems. Why should So, what did we learn? Daylight Saving Time sucks and we allow someone who has just we’re going to be tired come Mon- reached their 18th birthday to ruin their life at such a young age? day. Good luck and sleep tight.
be acknowledged and considered in the decision-making process which affects their lives. The Katie A. decision enacts policy to elevate the voice of the children and families involved with social services, mental health, foster agencies and group homes. Forums like Child Family Teams, meetings held on a routine basis, a provision of the Core Practice Model, seeks to ensure children’s mental health
needs are met and voices are heard.
I volunteer as an adult support to connect with youth as a caring, committed adult. In my opinion, these children long for a sense of family — not medication. Amada S. Whitson, Redlands
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Age 21, 31, 41 — does it really make a difference in the long run? Tobacco is addictive and kills. Our enlightened youth has yet to understand that the human respiratory system was not designed to support nicotine and tar. That said, our spendthrift government might consider subsidizing the tobacco companies and have them ship
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Lupita Beltran: TV trailblazer, first Latina to gain creative control
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By Harvey M. Kahn
upita Beltran's body of work in the infancy of television has historians calling her an unsung hero. She quietly helped lay the groundwork for television's Golden Years while she has since been almost erased from television broadcasting history. In 1955, Beltran was the first woman to create, produce and host a TV news magazine and variety show. Her bilingual production entitled, "Latin Times" attracted a significant audience, say those at KCOP-TV Channel 13. "What Lupita Beltran accomplished at the time was unprecedented. She was told she couldn't do it but that only made her more determined," said Daniel Jacobo, an Emmy Award winner who is now a professor of broadcasting and cinema at Chaffey College. "Beltran was way before Dinah Shore and Oprah Winfrey." Not realizing at the time what Beltran's impact would become, none of her show's film footage was allegedly preserved. KCOP-TV archives director Mitch Waldo said in a phone interview that he knew nothing about a Lupita Beltran, although he didn't dispute the fact that she appeared on KCOP. Jacobo said Desi Arnez was the first TV producer to film all his shows. Waldo has been at KCOP for 31 years and produced the station's 50th anniversary special in 1998. He explained that nearly all shows from the early days on KCOP were performed live, saying those the
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The late Lupita Beltran brought the leading entertainers from Mexico and America to the National Orange Show from 19701988. Was the first woman to produce and host her own TV show in 1955.
station did film were not in good condition and were donated to the UCLA school of cinema. "I'm learning about someone new all the time," said Waldo. "Lupita Beltran must have had a good sponsor or agent because it was very expensive to produce a show back then." When Beltran later moved to Rialto, she became a prominent reason the National Orange Show stayed relevant from 1970-1988. San Bernardino and Riverside newspaper reports credit her with the formation of the Ballet Folklorico de San Bernardino and simi-
lar groups that supported youth. She lobbied to have the Orange Show combine Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association events with those of Mexican-American Days. When the San Bernardino County Sheriff's held its 1987 rodeo at the Orange Show, they launched their event with a parade featuring Lupita Beltran as its grand marshal. Having celebrities like Bing Crosby as a backer was always beneficial to Beltran. "Bing Crosby sponsored her into the producers union and co-signed for her license," said Jacobo. She was also a
long time colleague of Lalo Guerrero, the "father of Chicano music." Jacobo said Beltran gave Guerrero his first live TV appearance in 1955. Beltran was at KCOP when 23-year-old Leonard Nimoy worked as a production assistant. Through her immense list of contacts, Beltran was able to produce well-arranged, orchestrated stage presentations annually at the Orange Show featuring mariachi's, classical guitarists, and folklorico dancers. When needed, she could draw standing ovations with her own solo's in Spanish and English. Her ability to adapt, enabled her to accept Orange Show appearances at the Swing Auditorium, billed with Freddy Fender, War, Dick Dale and the Wolfman Jack oldie revues. Before living her final 30 years in Rialto, Beltran lived in her native Los Angeles and likely went to Garfield High School in Los Angeles. She was also the first Latina to make the transition from radio to television when she was hired by KTLA-Channel 5 around 1950. Jacobo described other corporate and traditional hurdles that Beltran had to overcome. Regional Los Angeles TV in the early 50's was loaded with westerns and country music programming. Jacobo pointed out Beltran entered an era of a machorule when no man liked the idea of a woman gaining top billing. "She was hired to host shows like Sandy's Hay Ride in the late 1940'searly 50's. If she mentioned words in Spanish, she was made to translate them right away. It was very belittling. That's why she started her own show," said Jacobo, who has
the only available video interview of Beltran, which he conducted over the four years prior to her 1996 death at age-72. Jacobo incorporates his Beltran interview into his college course lesson plans. "It shows how determination can get you there despite all odds." Jacobo edited two hours of footage into a 15-minute interview with Beltran. Jacobo said she had the friendship of Ricardo Montalbon and Caesar Romero. "Her TV shows were conducted in Spanish and English. She liked to book people who were willing to do things out of character. She had famous boxing ring announcer Jimmy Lennon sing an opera in Spanish." Jacobo recalled that Beltran was very restrictive in what she revealed and some of she did reveal was asked to be off the record. "I know that many people my parents age () knew of her in San Bernardino. She volunteered with a lot of children groups and I think with abused children. She was raised in the foster care system and I think she suffered some abuse, so she wanted to spend time at local orphanages." Jacobo said Beltran got her start as an accomplished singer when a guest failed to show up for her show and she filled in. She went on to produce about twenty records on vinyl. Jacobo said none of Beltran's works are on Youtube. He did not rule out creating a more expansive production about Beltran, along with others he has in the works. "She was my mentor. She gave me one of her favorite photo's and a favorite record."
Words to Think About: Spirit of Kayla Mueller
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By G. W. Abersold Ph.D.
ayla Mueller’s murder has brought our nation to tears and sorrow. This twentysix year old young lady was from Prescott, Arizona. She was the senseless victim of a deranged group of terrorists. Her death has caused a two-fold backlash of emotion on her behalf. One of grief from President Obama and all Americans-including family and friends. Along with a storm of anger and resentment toward the perpetrators. She was motivated. Compassionate for those in need. Fulfilling these commands of Jesus. Kayla Jean Mueller has been described as a “human rights activist and humanitarian and worker.” Her work began with the Save Darfur coalition, then helping the India and Tibetan refugees, followed by helping the Palestinian and African Refugees. On August 3, 2013 she traveled to Aleppo, Syria and was on her way
to the Spanish Doctors Without Borders, when she was kidnapped by ISIS. She was reported killed on February 6, 2015. ISIS claims she was killed by a bomb dropped by a Jordanian plane. They, Jordan, deny this possibility. It is also claimed by sources-but not confirmed-that she had been sold as a slave/wife to one of the ISIS rebels. A letter written a few days before her death, is moving and worth reading by everyone. In it she speaks of her commitment to those in need and professing her faith in God. A few words from her letter will reveal much about her spirit. “I have learned that even in prison a person can be free. I have come to see that there is good in every situation. Sometimes we just have to look for it.” She also wrote of how people find God. She said, “Some find God in the CHURCH. Others find God in NATURE; others find God in LOVE. I found God in SUFFERING.” Obviously in her own life and in the suffering of others. In the Church because it is the custodian of the Bible, which contains the essence of Christianity. Every Sunday most of the 2.5 billion Christians hear explanations of its truth. However, the Church has not always been open to the truth or acceptance of its message. But for those who persevere, the call of service has always been plain. Especially for those like Kayla.
For her penchant “for rushing in where angels fear to tread,” she knew full well of the weaknesses of the Church. Yet, she saw and felt its worth in the lives of people. Louis L’Amour, in one of his books, describes a hero as being, “One who would charge into hell with a bucket of water.” So was Kayla Mueller so committed. She then suggested that God was found in NATURE. Many people have found nature to be a spiritual reality. Psalm 19:1 states, “The heavens declare the glory of God. And the firmament shows His handiwork.” How can we not sense God’s presence in a sunrise or a sunset. Or be aware of Intelligent Designer when seeing Mt. McKinley in Alaska; or the Grand Canyon; or Iguazu Falls; or Glacier Bay; or the High Sierras; or Niagara Falls; or the Sahara Desert; or the Greek Isles. Two of the most amazing of all God’s heavenly expressions are the rainbows and the aurora borealis. Stella and I have seen the latter in Fairbanks, Alaska. Kayla was also perceptive when she affirmed that some people also find God in LOVING. Jesus made this concept the number one spiritual law. Loving God with all one’s heart and our neighbors as ourselves. Rod McKuen, noted poet and singer who recently died, said in one of his poems: “There is no harm in not being loved; only in not loving.” In the Epistle of I John, 4:7 there
is an amazing verse. It substantiates the view of Kayla. “Everyone that loves is born of God, and knows God. To know love is to know God.” There isn’t the faintest doubt in the minds of those who knew Kayla best that she loved those she was trying to help. People find God in SUFFERING. The suffering of others and personal suffering. So said Kayla in her last letter to her parents. Sensing God in one’s own suffering is a traditional Christian view. We are urged to remember Job who said, “Though He slay me, yet will
I trust Him.” But seeing God in the suffering of others, as Kayla did is something else. She wrapped her personal suffering around the suffering of others and in so doing found and Saw God. In her letter she said, “I remember mom always telling me that all in all in the end, the only ONE you really have is God. I have come to a place in experience where, in every sense of the word, I have surrendered myself to our Creator because literally there was no one else but God.” Amen. Selah. So be it.
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Colton: First and third Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 650 N. La Cadena Dr. Highland: Second and fourth Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 27215 Base Line. No meetings in August. Loma Linda: Second and fourth Tuesday, 7 p.m. (check city Web site as dates are subject to change); 25541 Barton Rd. Redlands: First and third Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 35 Cajon St. Rialto: Second and fourth Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 150 S. Palm Ave. San Bernardino: First and third Monday, 3 p.m.; 300 N. “D” St.
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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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The Democratic Luncheon Club of San Bernardino meet at noon on Fridays at Democratic Headquarters, 136 Carousel Mall (near the central glass elevator) in San Bernardino. For additional information visit website www.sbdems.com Speaker Schedule: 3/6 Margaret Hill, Board of Education, SB City Unified School District 3/13 Hector Murrieta, Executive Director, Community Partnerships, SBCUSD We meet at noon on Fridays now at the Club Headquarters, 136 Carousel Mall (near the central glass elevator) in San Bernardino. If you have any questions, please phone Club President Mark Alvarez at (909)882 5819. Save the Date 4/11 (Saturday) Installation Banquet at Arrowhead Country Club. Doors open at 11:30. Visit us at www.sbdems.com or our new Facebook page at www.facebook/SBDems.
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Saturday, March 28-Join Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) at the free 9th Annual 5K Walk/Run & Fitness Expo. Check-in begins at 7 a.m., and the Walk/Run begins at 8:30 a.m. The free Expo will offer basic health screenings, stay-healthy information, fun fitness activities and challenges for the entire family. ARMC is located at 400 North Pepper Ave., in Colton. Please, for everyone’s safety, no pets, skates, Saturday, March 14 from 1pm skateboards or bicycles. For more to 3pm.-at Empire Bowl, 940 W. information go to: www.arrowColton Avenue in Redlands (909headmedcenter.org. 793-2525). Childhelp’s Inland Empire Chapter will raise funds for the prevention and treatment of child abuse by hosting their annual Bowling for Green Strike Out Child Abuse event. Admission is Email your calendar $25.00 per person & includes items to Email your calshoes and ball, bowling, pizza and endar items to soft drinks, and prizes. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase. iecn1@mac.com
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Villas Crown Valentine King, Queen
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The Villas at San Bernardino held their annual Valentines Day Ball. The Villas, an assisted living and memory care facility for seniors, has been in San Bernardino for about 12 years. During their Valentines Ball, a King and Queen were selected and crowned. King's crown for the assisted living area went to James (85) and the Queen's crown went to Carolyn (90).
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The Villas at San Bernardino held their annual Valentine' Day Ball. The Villas, an assisted living and memory care facility for seniors, has been in San Bernardino for about 12 years. During their Valentines Ball, a King and Queen were selected and crowned. In the Gardens' side of the facility, Robert (87) was crowned King and Val (85) was crowned Queen. (Directors did not want to include last names of residents).
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The Villas at San Bernardino held their annual Valentine's Day Ball. The Villas, an assisted living and memory care facility for seniors, has been in San Bernardino for about 12 years. During their Valentines Ball, a King and Queen were selected and crowned. King's crown for the assisted living area went to James (85) and the Queen's crown went to Carolyn (90). (Directors did not want to include last names of residents).
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(Gabe La Rosa and Angie La Duke). The Versatiles provided live Karaoke style singing. All of he Villas in San the residents and guest were inBernardino recently held their annual Valentine's vited to take free portrait sittings Day Ball. The Villas, an assisted living and memory care facility for seniors, has been in San Bernardino for about 12 years. During their Valentines Ball a King and Queen were selected and crowned. The King's crown went to James (85) and the Queen's crown went to Carolyn (90). (Directors did not want to include last names of residents). In the Gardens side of the facility, Robert (87) was crowned King and Val (85) was crowned Queen. The Gardens is a secured area within the Villas where residents can roam free without the fear of getting lost. The Villas specializes in patients with Alzheimer's or Dementia and those that require skilled assistances. Many family members attended the Valentines Ball and were treated to a special meal and entertainment by "The Versatiles , By Ricardo Tomboc
with volunteer photographers from the Highland Senior Center Photography Class. Denise Boyd volunteered to take most of the portraits for the residents.
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Students, community unite for Read Across America Day
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Melissa Smith (center-left, dressed as Princess Ana) and Rachel Nygaard (center-right, dressed as Queen Elsa) stand with Jenifer Croteau’s second grade class during the Read Across America celebration at Manuel A. Salinas Elementary School on Monday March 2.
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chools across the U.S. participated in the Read Across America Day over the last week. In the Inland Empire, two schools, Manuel A. Salinas Elementary School in San Bernardino and Paul J. Rogers Elementary School in Colton had numerous community volunteers and city officials stop by to read their favorite books written by Dr. Seuss to the school children. The celebration–arranged by the National Education Association–is organized every year to commemorate Dr. Theodor Seuss Geisel’s birthday, which is on March 2. This year’s featured book is Oh, the Places You'll Go. President Barack Obama alluded to the places children will go if their parents and teachers continue to provide reading opportunities in a proclamation released on February 27. “As a Nation, one of our greatest
responsibilities is to ensure every American child can experience the transformative power of reading. Literacy is the gateway to all other learning, and it is the most basic building block of opportunity in an economy increasingly built on knowledge and innovation,” Obama said. “Together, we can enrich our souls, strengthen our society, and give every child a chance to succeed.” Veronica Gonzales, the Project Office Assistant at Rogers and lead coordinator of the event at the site, said the 16th annual Read Across America celebration has been a top priority for the school. “Every principal this school has had has carried on the tradition,” said Gonzales. “Our community has came in to read to the kids and have fun. Everybody loves it.” Salinas principal Valerie Brown said she was satisfied with the turnout. She expressed the relationships her staff established with volunteers ties in with the district’s strategic plan. “It’s great we have community
members showing up to read with our students,” she said. “We’re making hope happen.” “If the community doesn’t volunteer to help the youth, who will?” said Robert Porter, the I Love San Bernardino radio talk show host on KCAA 1050 AM radio. Porter also said further recognition needs to be given to parents that put forth the extra effort to help students at local schools. Chloe Duran, 10, a fifth grade student at Rogers, read to first and second grade students throughout the day. She said the experience demonstrated to her the power of reading. “I think it’s pretty cool we got the chance to read,” she said. “It will help us become leaders.” Anthony Victoria is the Community Writer for the Colton Courier and El Chicano Newspapers. For more information or for story inquiries, contact him at (909) 3819898 ext. 208 or via e-mail, victoriaanthony91@gmail.com
Assemblymember Brown Presented Caregiver Award
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Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown (D-San Bernardino), chair of the Assembly Committee on Aging and Long-Term Care, was honored with The Capitol Caregiver Award by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) on Friday, February 27, at the Fontana Senior Center. (L to R) Sam Appiah-Kubi (AARP staff), Nancy McPherson (AARP Interim State Pres.), Assemblymember Brown, and Antoine Cook (AARP staff).
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San Bernardino resident William Cioci (left) reads to a group of first grade students at Manuel A. Salinas Elementary School on Monday March 2.
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Salinas Elementary staff member Veronica Roman (left), volunteer Christina Zepeda (center), and San Bernardino councilmember Benito Barrios (right) all read to students during the Read Across America celebration on Monday March 2.
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Cakewalk’s ‘Take the Cake Bake-Off 2’ makes sweet return By Yazmin Alvarez
ore than 6 dozen bakers are expected to bring their tastiest of treats March 28 to Cakewalk’s “Take the Cake Bake-Off 2” and a few dozen more are being sought to heat up the competition that results in sweet success—helping end child-
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this year’s event includes a new category -cakes! registration is still available for the March 28 event.
hood hunger. The Redlands-based cake and candy supply shop’s annual fundraising event has about 30 slots still open for amateur, smallbusiness and skilled bakers to participate in the bake-off, which benefits the “Share Our Strength, No Kid Hungry” campaign and Cakewalk’s “Cakewalk Cares” local schools program. A “sweet reward” for everyone, said Cakewalk owner Erik Martinez. This year’s competition will take place at Arrowhead Christian Academy’s Eagle Arena, 105 Tennessee Street in Redlands, and will offer up even more goodies, categories to delve into and of course, top prizes for 13 winners, Martinez said. And upping the stakes, this year’s bake-off will allow cake entries in addition to cupcakes, cookies and cake pops —all vying for the likes of local and celebrity judges, including Charity PyklesGeorge from Food Networks Cake Wars and Halloween Wars. Cake entries must include education themed decorations or have a Southern California theme to it, he added. Not a baker? No problem. The event is open to those with a sweet tooth and for those who love to bake at heart. Demonstrations, instructions on making fondant roses, tips on food coloring and airbrushing are among the “howto” skills guests can pick up on during the event, in addition to tasting and picking up some freebies from the dozens of vendors.
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Bakers can still enter Cakewalk’s “take the Cake Bake-off 2.” Proceeds from the event will support “share our strength, no Kid hungry” campaign and Cakewalk Cares’ school program.
Ticket prices are $25 for adults and includes an event T-shirt, reusable bag filled with swag, a lanyard and 12 tastings. The event will also host a kids zone and food area. Doors open at 11 a.m. Baker registration and competition information, ticket purchase and more on Take the Cake BakeOff 2 can be found at www.takethecakebakeoff.com or by calling 909-792-0048.
Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter with Inland Empire Community Newspapers and can be reached at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com.
Children’s Fund provides children with critical needs
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Children’s Fund recently received a $7,500 grant from Bank of America Charitable Foundation that will help them continue to provide critical needs to children in san Bernardino County. Pictured are Erin Phillips (L), Children’s Fund President and CEO, and Lee Jackman (R) Board Chair of Children’s Fund accepting a $7,500 check from Al Argűello, Market President, Inland Empire, Bank of America.
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mergency needs, backpack and medical programs are just a few of the myriad of services Children’s Fund provides to ensure the safety, well being and equal opportunity for social development of at-risk children in San Bernardino County. A recent grant
from Bank of America Charitable Foundation of $7,500 to Children’s Fund has helped to provide for some of those critical needs. “We’re proud to support the critical services provided by Children’s Fund that can literally save the lives of our precious youth,” said Al Argűello, Market President, Inland Empire, Bank of
America. “We recognize the important role Children’s Fund plays in serving our most vulnerable community members, helping atrisk youth get the most basic care, shelter, safety, and health and nutrition services to help set a foundation for quality of life.” According to Karen Blanco, Children’s Fund PR and Marketing Manager, Children’s Fund provided assistance to 53,000 children last year. The organization does not work directly with the public, but with social workers and case managers who identify individuals and families in need. Children’s Fund will provide items such as food, clothing, beds, transportation, medical and dental care. The emergency needs program, Blanco explained, provides for the day-to-day exceptional needs to keep a family going, such as rental and utility assistance. Many of the children, she further explained, have never been to a dentist, and Children’s Fund will provide dental, as well as medical assistance. An example of how Children’s Fund makes a difference in the community is through a recent story of a family of 10 children and single mother whose caseworker referred them to Children’s Fund for assistance. The family shared a 2-bedroom apartment with four mattresses. Children’s Fund provided four bunk beds, bedding, clothing and hygiene items for all the children. The mother, whose identity will
remain anonymous to protect her identity, said, “It’s hard being a single mother and not being able to buy my kids clothes and having no beds for them to sleep on. I just want to let you know how grateful I am, and how happy you made my kids.” One of her children wrote in a thank you note, “I was so happy when I got a new bunk bed and new clothes because my Mom was trying hard to get clothes for school. Your program really helped my family and I out. Thank you for helping us with every-
thing.” “This is just one case where Children’s Fund was able to step in and help a family in great need,” says Erin Phillips, President and CEO of Children’s Fund. “That’s why we’re proud to partner with Bank of America, providing much needed services while helping the family prepare for a more financially stable future. This year alone Children’s Fund has helped more than 53,000 children in our communities.”
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Mexico visits Riverside for Asencion Duenez Sister Cities conference Celebrates 95 years!!
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Young Chicana and Mexican models Genesis Codina (left), Sandra Flores (center), and Yaretzie Nuñez (right) with Mexican Consulate representative Raul Betancourt and U.S./Mexico Sister Cities Association president Bob Perez (far right).
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he 52nd annual U.S./Mexico Sister Cities Association conference took place at the Riverside Convention Center on Friday February 27 and Saturday February 28. Dignitaries from both the U.S. and Mexico led discussions on cross-border partnerships and local government concerns. In addition, the conference helped pair up cities from both countries country that want an international part-
ner. Mexican cities – Ensenada and Cuautla – are among Riverside’s nine sister cities. Other Inland communities, such as San Bernardino has more than 40-yearold friendships with Mexicali and Villahermosa, Mexico. “This year’s event was fantastic,” said Art Torres, who is a risk manager for the city of Riverside and a member of the U.S./Mexico Sister Cities Association board. “There was a lot of great information and great fantastic speakers.” The city of Baldwin Park took
the spotlight during the event’s closing reception, receiving the Award of Excellence for, “going beyond and above,” in establishing partnerships with local organizations for the improvement of their community. “We thank the city of Riverside for hosting us here at their awesome and beautiful downtown,” said Baldwin Park mayor Manuel Lozano. “It was a great honor to be here.”
Asencion Duenez, a lifelong resident of Colton, celebrated her 95th birthday on February 26. She was born and raised in Colton and married Augustine Duenez. They have 10 children: Nora Medrano, Linda Fernandez, Lolly Campos, Augustine Duenez, Jr., Donnie Duenez, Eva Duenez, Abel Duenez, Anita Carrillo, Martin Duenez and Lucita Baca. Asencion and Augustine also have 28 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. Asencion’s family celebrated her 95 years with a birthday party that included mariachis on Saturday, February 28 at the Castaways Restaurant in San Bernardino. We Love You Mother!!!
AK Smiley Public Plan Bookstore Grand Re-Opening
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Baldwin Park mayor Manuel Lozano (left) received the Award of Excellence from U.S./Mexico Sister Cities Association president Bob Perez (right). Director Al Contreras (who represents Baldwin Park) standing in the center.
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Sierra Vista High School senior Vicente Romano’s father (left, name unstated) received a scholarship award from U.S./Mexico Sister Cities Association president Bob Perez (right), and directors Frances Madrigal and treasurer Antonio Gonzalez (center).
he Friends of AK Smiley Public Library have been busy behind the scenes on a remodel of their bookstore, located on the lower level of the historic library. A Grand Re-Opening is planned for Saturday, March 14, 2015 from 1-3pm and will include refreshments, an opportunity to meet the artists whose designs are featured, and a tour of the newly remodeled space. Prints of the mural will be available for purchase, and a silent auction is planned. The remodel has been in the works for several months, according to Bookstore Marketing Chair Diane Shimota. In addition to a complete re-painting of the interior, a specially formed committee retained the services of local artist Sally Bell to paint a one-of-a-kind mural inside the bookstore. The mural is a compilation featuring characters from several beloved children’s books, and will remain covered until the March 14th festivities. Additionally, Friends member and volunteer Stephanie Parsons painted murals on the outside of the bookstore which incorporate a heritage theme and create a welcoming entrance for shoppers. “This is truly a community effort,” said Shimota. “We’re grateful to our Friends and the members of JustServe, who provided over
60 volunteers to paint and prep the bookstore. Over 300 hours of volunteer time were spent on this project, and we’re excited to share the beautiful results with the residents of Redlands.” The Bookstore is located in the lower level of the AK Smiley Pub-
lic library at 125 W. Vine Street in Redlands. The Bookstore Grand Re-Opening is free and open to the public. Visit the Friends' Facebook page to learn more at https://www.facebook.com/friendsofsmileylibrary or visit the Friends' website at http://friendsof-
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Vet Center Hosts “Welcome Home” Event
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he San Bernardino Vet Center, the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System, and the San Bernardino County Veterans Affairs will host a “Welcome Home” event at the San Bernardino Vet Center, Saturday, March 14, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vet Centers provide individual, group and family readjustment counseling to Veterans and Active Duty military personnel who have served in combat, as well as survivors of military sexual trauma.
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Services are also available to family members. The San Bernardino Vet Center is located at 1325 E. Cooley Drive, Colton, CA 92324. This collaborative effort will highlight the partnership of Federal, State and community organizations whose missions involve serving Veterans. Representatives from a variety of VA and other programs will be on-hand to take questions about Veterans benefits, including claims processing, women’s health, readjustment counseling, suicide prevention,
and many others. Educational opportunities throughout the day are designed to connect and empower Veterans, their spouses, and families. In addition, there will be music, food, vehicle displays, and activities for the kids. Food will be served between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. For more information, please contact Yesenia C. Thomas (909) 801-5762 or e-mail yesenia.thomas@va.gov to learn more about the program.
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Grant Buchanon was 2-for-5 during Cal State San Bernardino's 10-5 loss to CSU Monterey Bay during the second game of a CCAA doubleheader on Friday.
By Richard Dawson
t has been tough stretch for Cal State San Bernardino’s baseball team since California Collegiate Athletic Conference action started two weeks ago. CSUSB dropped two games to Cal State Monterey Bay by scores of 10-5 and 13-2 at Fiscalini Field on Saturday. Starter Tyler Sloan was solid over five innings for the Coyotes (3-14, 1-7 CCAA), allowing three runs with four strikeouts but the bullpen faltered in the sixth. CSUMB (12-4, 8-0) sent 11 batters to the plate during a six-run sixth to build a 10-2 lead. Kevin Davidson, a Yucaipa native, blasted a back-breaking, three-run home run that made it 8-2 at the time. CSUSB added three unearned runs in the eighth and ninth thanks to RBI singles by Dylan Lohman and Aaron Owen. Kevin Meriwether, Grant Buchanon, Warren Fishback and Owen all collected two hits. In Game 2, the Coyotes found themselves down quickly as the Bay Otters jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first. Tyler Wells hit a batter and surrendered a single to start the game but the damage came when Justin Flores sent a 2-
2 pitch over the outfield wall for a three-run home run. CSUSB got on the board in the home half of the first when Buchanon grounded out to score Damion Edmonds. CSU Monterey added two more runs in the second to end Wells’ day, then touched up the Coyotes bullpen in the fifth, sixth and sev-
enth to build a 10-1 lead. Andrew Lopez grounded out to score pinch runner Jon-Poalo D’Este in the bottom of the seventh but that’s all the more the offense could muster after being limited to four hits in the game. CSUSB travels to Sonoma State this week for a four-game series with the Seawolves.
By Richard Dawson
ontana Kaiser’s boys basketball team hung around for as long as it could, but turnovers late proved to be too much during a 68-54 loss to Lawndale during a CIF-SS Division 2AA second round game on Tuesday, February 24. The Cats (19-8) couldn’t have envisioned a better start in the first quarter. Junior Oscar Baca started the game off with a 3-pointer and fellow junior Abe Salem made three’s on back-to-back possessions to go up 9-2 in the game’s opening minutes. Senior Tre Norman and junior Armani Dodson followed with baskets on Kaiser’s next two possessions to grow the lead to 13-3, and closed out the first with a 17-12 advantage. Lawndale (17-10) sports two 610 giants in their front court in Chimezie Metu and Brodricks Jones. The two seniors bottled up Dodson for large stretches in the game, blocking him on multiple shots inside. Kaiser’s lead dwindled in the sec-
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ond quarter and but grew back to as much as six with two minutes to go. That’s when things changed. Jones made a tip-in basket and Metu made a pair of free throws on consecutive possessions to cut the lead to 31-29. After a Kaiser miss, Lawndale generated a wide-open 3-pointer for 32-31 lead and went into halftime up 34-32. Down 41-35 with four minutes left in the third, the Cats went on a 7-0 run, led by Salem’s fourth 3pointer, to retake the lead. Salem finished with a team-high 17 points. The Cardinals closed out the third with a 9-2 run, that included a buzzer-beater to head into the fourth up 50-44. The final eight minutes were dominated by Lawndale, as Kaiser’s offense got sloppy with multiple backcourt violations and turnovers which led to Cardinals 16-5 run to close it out. Lawndale advanced to play Mira Costa in a quarterfinals match up on February 27.
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Rialto police hosts Women’s Fitness Challenge
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rialto police are holding their first-ever Women’s Fitness challenge march 21 to see if women 20 years of age or older have what it takes to be a rialto police officer.
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By Yazmin Alvarez
re you fit enough to be Rialto strong?
That’s the question Rialto police are posing as they host their firstever Women’s Fitness Challenge March 21 to see if you have what it takes to be a Rialto police officer. The idea is to spark in an interest in women to pursue a career in law enforcement, said Rialto Cpl. Vicki Gerard. “The hope is to encourage women,” she said. “Especially
those that have considered the idea but have never really taken steps to pursue it. Here’s their chance to get a handle on the fitness agility portion that the department incorporates.” As part of the fitness test, women challengers will take on a timed agility course consisting of a mileand-a-half run, six-foot-chain link fence and six-foot-solid wall scale, 165lb. dummy drag along with push ups and other obstacles. If challengers do not meet time or minimal standards, officers will discuss participant’s deficiencies
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the fitness test includes an agility course and dragging a 165lb. dummy.
one-on-one so they can work on a training regimen for future fitness tests. In addition to the fitness portion, women officers will also share their personal stories and experiences on why and how they became officers, as well as discuss the background
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in addition to a 165 lbs. dummy drag, the timed fitness test will include push-ups, scaling walls and fences and a mile-and-a-half run.
Sponsors Needed for Mr. Cardinal City Competition
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n April 4, 15 young men from San Bernardino High School (SBHS) will attempt to demonstrate that they have the Cardinal City virtues of justice, fortitude, school spirit, and charity. The 15 contestants, all SBHS juniors, will take to the Sturges Center for the Fine Arts stage at 6 p.m. to compete for the title of Mr. Cardinal City 2015-2016. "Mr. Cardinal represents the very best of San Bernardino High School," Mr. Cardinal founder and director Jamie Rios said. "He must have pride in his school, be an example to his peers, and be willing to give back to the community." Mr. Cardinal represents the high
school at local events with co-royalty Miss Cardinal City. The pageants were named to honor San Bernardino High's status as a chartered city, Cardinal City. Local businesses and community groups interested in supporting the event should contact Jamie Rios, bilingual school outreach worker, by phone at (909) 881-8217 or by email at jamie.rios@sbcusd.com. Mr. Cardinal City 2014-2015 sponsors included Toyota of San Bernardino, D'Arca Formal Wear, San Bernardino Councilwoman Virginia Marquez, Pat Williams of Angels' Closet Charities, First Presbyterian Church, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hickey, Cardinal City Silk
Screen Shop, Trophy House, Cardinal City Bakery, El Chicano newspaper, Jim Smith, The Way World Outreach, Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Arellano, Cardinal City Floral, The Sun newspaper, Naazir Anyabwile, San Bernardino City Unified School District, Mrs. Charlene Jones, and Stater Bros. Tickets for the April 4 Mr. Cardinal City pageant are $7 pre-sale and $10 at the door. Tickets are available from any contestant and Jamie Rios. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the event begins at 6 p.m. at Sturges Center for the Fine Arts, 780 North E Street in San Bernardino.
check process and what criminal history is and isn’t acceptable in order to become a member of the Rialto Police Department. Those who successfully complete the March 21 challenge and are interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement can immediately begin the department’s application recruitment process online at www.rialtopd.com. The Women’s Fitness Challenge is free and open to women only. Participants must be at least 20 years of age, have a valid ID and are required to sign a waiver for the event. Registration begins at 8 a.m.
and the event is scheduled through 1:30 p.m. at the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Basic Academy, 18000 Institution Road in San Bernardino. Spectators, men and children will not be allowed at the event. Registration can be completed online at www.rialtopd.eventzilla.net. To learn more call Cpl. Vicki Gerard at 909-820-2603 or call 909-421-4926.
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