VOICE Issue April 25, 2013

April 25, 2013 Volume 40 | Issue 40

Inland Southern California’s News Weekly

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The Enduring Legacy of Jackie Robinson

Local residents mourn the Jackie

of the National Newspaper

table when our parents and grandparents shared stories of their

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join together to restore the Martin Luther King monument

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be interested in hearing what the pastor of one of the fastest growing churches in the region

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editorial Hardy L. Brown Pete Aguilar for the 31st Congressional Seat in 2014

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he led all democratic contenders but came in third behind

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of representation and his close relationship with the

Banning Plastic Bags: They Are At It Again

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with the passage of this legislation at least two

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Local Residents Mourn the Passing of Dorothy Grant A dedicated community volunteer

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ocal residents are mourning the passing of

school named in her honor in northern Fontana in

Funeral services will be held tomorrow for Dorothy Grant, shown here with the prestigious Jefferson Award for Community Service in 2009.

for educational opportunities through scholarships

Rialto’s Roy Inge, Sr. Remembered by Family and Friends Husband of Hattie Inge and Rialto Resident for over 40 years

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inthenews SoCal Gas Co. Funds Pilot Project at Palm Desert Center

Teachers will receive classroom materials, as well as hands-on experience in the science of the environment

Palm Desert

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teachers to participate with scientists in learning

offer release time from school and classroom to help educators teach curriculum in the

Jeff Kraus, Director Government Relations UCR; Cameron Barrows; Lea Petersen, Public Affairs Manager Southern California Gas Company; UCR Interim Chancellor Jane Close Conoley.

and from school districts in the western part of

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Riverside Opera Summer Program Auditions Riverside

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inthenews Riverside and Local Artist Collaborate to Feature Art on Major Underpass Riverside

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of art niches along the wall for later installation of the medallions to enhance the aesthetics of the

designed the pieces depicting the Magnolia

County Dropout, Graduation Rates Continue To Improve San Bernardino

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seeing a corresponding decline in the number

San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools Gary Thomas delivers the annual State of Education address earlier this year.

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pointofview The Boston Marathon’s Media Frenzy

I George E. Curry NNPA Columnist

helped disseminate photos of the two bombing suspects was able to pass along instructions for people to remain of the National Newspaper

be reached through his Web

Among the most egregious:

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pointofview Jackie Robinson: ‘Too bad he’s the wrong color’

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Lee A. Daniels journalist based in New

collaborated with Rachel

thunderclap that heralded the massing of new forces

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intheknow HEALTHY HERITAGE MOVEMENT AND ART 2000

MONEY CONFERENCE FOR WOMEN Saturday, April 27, 2013

Week Celebration May 3, 2013

FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER WORKSHOPS April 27, 2013

May 10, 2013

come out to see tomorrows stars compete at April 27 May 4 May 18 June 1 June 22

English Riverside Habitat for Humanity Spanish Riverside Habitat for Humanity English Perris Senior Center English Riverside Habitat for Humanity Spanish Mecca Branch, Public Library

third place prizes for both solo acts and group

abilities!

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The Enduring Legacy of Jackie Robinson

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number of reasons but there is no concrete

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discourage him from attempting to become a

Eric Montgomery has an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from the University of California Riverside. He also has a B.A. in English Literature from Cal State Dominguez Hills. In 2003 he was a member of the California State Junior College earn him a scholarship to Grambling University. Following a series of health complications Eric decided to retire from

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New Exhibit Celebrates Generations of Community on Riverside’s Eastside

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“I began this project more than a year ago, grandmother’s house was burning down. We w Kansas and 11th Street was the focal point for h on the Eastside - the families who lived there wh the sweet potato pies cooling on the windowsil Myrtle, Rose, and Alberta, my mother-in-law. with that house, and with stories of the four sist of the burned house, and he heard the stories f he returned to that lot to take pictures of them how many wonderful love stories, and comic le went to Zacatecas because my father-in-law sp heard love stories there, such as Robert and Ma heard love stories of how people met in grade s and Dorella Anderson. Through it all, Doug too - ten stories and the photos of past and pre and Mexican-American families were entwined friendship can still conquer all.” - Susan Straigh

RIVERSIDE ART MUSEUM

Opening Reception (Free to the Public): Friday, April 26, 2013, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

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1-LeRoy Barber at Orange Valley Lodge #13, 2013 2-Dwayne Sims, Eddie Chandler II, General Sims III, Carnell Sims, and Sensei Sims walking the lot after bulldozers removed the burned remains of Daisy Carter’s house, 2012 3-Oscar and Josie Medina behind the counter at Zacatecas Cafe, 1970s 4-Robert and Mariko Anderson, who got married a week after their second date at Zacatecas Cafe, 1969 5-Stokes-Wiley Mercantile Hall, home of Orange Valley Lodge #13, 1912

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after Dwayne Sims called to tell me his were married for 15 years, and her house on hundreds of stories told by everyone I knew hen they moved to Riverside from the South, lls, the four beautiful sisters - Mary Louise, I realized how much history could be lost ters. I asked Doug McCulloh to take a photo from my brothers-in-law and Dwayne, and m after the bulldozer came. Then I realized egends, could be told about the Eastside. I pent so much time with Oscar Medina, and ariko Anderson. I went to Irving School and school and were still married - like Marshall ok photos, and this is the result of our work esent, to honor the way African-American d for decades here, and the way love and ht

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socalsports

Murietta’s Park Wins Nabisco Challenge Azusa’s Lizette Salas serves notice of things to come Mission Hills

and right up front her father Ramon and mother

By Gary Montgomery BVN Staff

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succumbed to the pressure and lost the lead

The Champion – Inbee Park holds the winner’s trophy after shooting a final 69 to win the 2013 Kraft Nabisco Championship. Photo by Robert Attical BVN Staff

is sometimes a better position to be the hunter

signed autographs and prepared to put on a good

Player and Mentor – Lizette Salas (L) and USC women’s golf coach Andrea Gaston share a moment after the final round of the Kraft Nabisco Challenge. Photo by Robert Attical BVN Staff

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G. Montgomery can be reached at

in focus “Chaul Chnam Thmey” Cambodian New Year Celebrated in San Bernardino

Text by Jordan Brown, Photos by J. Gaede.

Assemblymember Medina Honors Women

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inlandplaces Community Comes Together To Restore MLK Monument in San Bernardino

Jackie!, continued from page 13 and the speed to dash from third base to home

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life has had on issues of social and economic

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A San Bernardino city worker prepares the restored King Monument for the Friday afternoon celebration.

after his death that a statue should be built in his

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