Inland Empire Weekly May 01 2014

Inland Empire Weekly

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Vol 9, NO. 42

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Volunteers lend helping hands for Community Day of Service projects

Fashion show fundraiser set May 7

Cinco de Mayo Special Section A10

2nd Annual Edward James Olmos Latino Book and Family Festival A24

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Volunteers of all ages gathered Saturday to complete projects throughout Redlands and Highland as part of the 6th annual Day of Service April 26. teers at the annual Redlands three in Redlands and one in

By Yazmin Alvarez Service Council’s Helping Hands Highland.

The effort brought together volhe rain early Saturday Community Day of Service.

About 1,200 lent a hand for the morning didn’t dampen Day of Service, cont. on next spirits for groups of volun- sixth annual event to help make improvements to four area sites-- pg.

Run Through Redlands raises funds for high schooler

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Hundreds filled the streets of Downtown Redlands for the 31st annual Run Through Redlands April 27. part in the 31st annual Run a scholarships for area high school

By Yazmin Alvarez students and other community through Redlands. owntown redlands was Presented by the Kiwanis Club events. transformed into a run- of Redlands, the annual event is The event officially kicked off ner’s paradise Sunday as the organization’s signature Redlands run, cont. on next pg. hundreds took to the streets to take fundraising effort in support of

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he Big Hearts for Little Hearts Loma Linda Guild is sponsoring its first fashion show benefiting Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital (LLUCH).

The event, “Carolyn’s Closet: an Evening of Fashion and Music,” will be held on Wednesday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the rotunda of the Centennial Complex at Loma Linda University Health, 24760 Stewart Street, Loma Linda.

“With this new event, we want to engage the community on the campus where it all happens, in an effort to support the medical miracles so many children desperately need,” said event coordinator, Leigh Anderson. “’Carolyn’s Closet’ is every woman’s closet. The fashions presented embody the heart of this year’s trends.”

Anderson added that the fashion show is designed to showcase the latest styles for two particular groups. “We’re breaking new ground with this event,” she said. “The target groups are teenagers and their moms. Some members of the younger group were patients at Children’s Hospital when they were kids.”

Students from local high schools will model fashions from Le Roy’s Shoes & Clothing, and Inland Empire women will model designs from Chico’s.

In an addition to the fashion show, an instrumental jazz ensemble and a choral ensemble will also be on hand to perform throughout the evening.

Small bites will be available for purchase, provided by Loma Linda University Catering.

Colorful boutiques will also offer a variety of fashionable items and accessories for sale.

All funds raised at the show will go toward the purchase of a fetal monitor and rocking chairs for the pediatric emergency department.

Tickets to the event are $30 per person, and sponsorships are available in a variety of denominations ranging from $500 to $10,000. Individuals interested in purchasing tickets or learning more can call the LLUCH Foundation office at 909-558-5370 or visit www.lluch.org.

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Community leaders and Redlands Kiwanis Club served up lunch for volunteers at Isreal Beal Park.

Day of Service, cont. from front

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Redlands Mayor Pete Aguilar was among the volunteers who lent a helping hand Saturday morning at Heritage Park for the 6th annual Day of Service.

tention. When you show leadership, people will support you in doing the work,” said Mario Saucedo, project site manager, who worked with the Service Council to help identify the site as a necessary project for the day of service.

The annual event is an effort between the City of Redlands, the Redlands Service Club Council and Mormon Helping Hands. The Kiwanis Club of Redlands provided lunch for volunteers at each site.

Organizers said they will launch into the planning efforts for next year’s Helping Hands Community Day of Service and updates will be posted on www.redlandsservice.org.

unteers of all ages, including Redlands city officials such as Mayor Pete Aguilar and Mayor Pro Tem Paul Foster to help beautify the four designated sites.

At Heritage Park, one of the largest of the four projects, mud from the previous night’s rainstorm didn’t stop groups of volunteers from putting in work.

Students from area high school and community members teamed up to complete landscaping projects including laying down sod at the park.

Similar tasks were being completed at other project sites including Israel Beal Park where more than 150 volunteers gathered to spread 80 yards of mulch.

“We’re really happy with the Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter turnout. It takes being involved in with Inland Empire Community other community events to be able Newspapers and can be reached to identify projects in certain areas at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com. that maybe have not gotten the at-

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Volunteer Mei Cai, 16, of Redlands High’s Key Club wasn’t afraid to get her feet dirty.

Redlands run, cont. from front

Saturday with the group’s annual food truck festival and bib pick up at the Redlands Mall.

Runners Cathy Comilang and Jose Kadry were among the dozens Saturday morning at the mall.

The duo previously trained for a few months in preparation for Sunday’s ½ marathon portion of the run since it is one of the areas most challenging routes, said Comilang.

“There’s a satisfaction in finish-

ing the course,” said Comilang, who ran the race two years ago. “It takes determination.”

Runners and the general public were invited to feast on specialties from local and area food trucks.

Proceeds from the food truck festival also benefited the group’s effort.

The annual Run Through Redlands consists of a 5K, 10K and ½ marathon. A 2K Color Splash run, aimed at the younger crowd and families, was added last year to

help bring more of a fun option to the event. Course runners were doused with color packets of blue, pink, green and yellow, and were also given a packet of color to toss in the air, marking the end of the annual celebrations.

Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter with Inland Empire Community Newspapers and can be reached at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com.

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Participants in the 31st annual Run Through Redlands events cross the finish lines.

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Celebrating a huge finish, participants in the Color Splash portion of the annual Run Through Redlands, douse each other with color dust.

Gloria’s Corner

Gloria Macias Harrison

A City Assignment: The last time I wrote this column a nine member Volunteer CitizenBased Charter Committee for the City of San Bernardino had been appointed. Little did I imagine that I would agree to sit on the committee when one of the appointees decided to step down. Meeting every Tuesday from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m this committee is receiving input from the public, the city manager and city departments while examining charters from other cities. The charge from the mayor and council is to examine the city charter in

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order to make reform recommendations that would help the city's financial situation and make the operation of the city beneficial to all its citizens. The committee includes: Casey Dailey, Dennis Baxter, Gary Walbourne, Hillel Cohn, Hardy Brown, Phil Savage, Michael Craft, Tom Pierce. Working with the committee are consultants Dr. Bill Mathis, City Attorney Gary Saenz and City Clerk Gigi Hanna. This hard working group has a very short timeline (two more meetings) to report initial findings to the mayor and council for possible charter changes to present to voters in November. There is every possibility that this committee will be on going as the task of review of the charter for modification/revision/repeal will take some time to consider all the possible ramifications. There is much work to be done beyond the initial report. The public is welcomed to address the committee in writing or in person at its meetings.

Rialto Unified: I was very pleased to attend "Puttin’ on the Ritz", one of the best efforts made by a school district to preserve its fine arts programming.

This event in its ten year continues to garner the support of the entire school board, the City of Rialto,

and businesses and individuals from surrounding communities.

The program highlights the talents of its students from its elementary, middle and high schools. Congratulations to the hard working committee and especially to the very talented students.

or most of my life I’ve been fascinated by short, pithy phrases that convey profound truths. Or ideas that I can translate into meaningful truths.

“Give me liberty or give me death.”

(Patrick Henry.) “We have nothing to fear, but fear itself.” (F.D. Roosevelt.) “Know thyself.” (Socrates.)

“To thine own self be true.” (Shakespeare.) “In God we trust.” Anon.)

And, “Earth’s crammed with heaven, and every common bush aflame with God; but only those who see take off their shoes. The rest sit around plucking blackberries.” (Elizabeth Barrett Browning) All of these pack truths that stimulate my mind. But there is another phrase that bothers me. It is an uncommon phrase that is almost never quoted. I first heard it many years ago, used by an old black preacher in South Florida. The references are too many to list.

It is used 453 times in the Bible.

(KJV) The text for his sermon was simple, “IT CAME TO PASS.” His interpretation was unusual. It certainly wasn’t theologically correct.

But it got my attention and hopefully yours.

His basic premise or idea was simple. “IT” refers to all the negative, unpleasant, difficult, failures, griefs that come our way. They cause pain, tears, grief, depression, loneliness and separations.

But, and it is an important “but.”

He said, “They will pass. They are not permanent. As certainly as they will come, they will go. Hang in there. Trust in God. His arms are underneath you.”

If you’ve ever been to a black service you know what happened

then. Rejoicing, jubilation, shouting, praising God. It (they) came to pass. Life is too short to stay miserable.

The passing of time changes events in our lives. Insight and wisdom erases much of the sting of rejection. Our beliefs bring hope and comfort. BUT SO DOES THE HELPFULNESS OF OTHERS. As an example a friend recently sent me a story. He did not tell me if it was true or merely an urban legend. I’ll condense it. A well-dressed lady confronted a down-and-out vagrant sitting on the sidewalk. She spoke kindly but he was affronted.

“Leave me alone” he growled.

To his amazement she stayed looking at him. “Are you hungry?” she said. Sarcastically he replied, “No, I’ve just come from the President. Now go away. Leave me alone.”

A cop shows up and asks if she has a problem. “No. But will you help me to get this man inside? I’m going to get him something to eat and out of the cold.”

“Jack, this is a good deal for you.

Don’t blow it,” the officer answered. Finally, the lady and the policeman got Jack into the cafeteria.

The manager was angry that a person like Jack was in his restaurant.

The lady said, “Sir, are you aware of the banking firm across the street?” He was, for he did business with it. “Sir, I am Penelope Eddy, president and CEO of the company.”

She then sat down across from Jack and said, “Jack, do you remember me?” He responded, “I think so—I mean you do look familiar.” “I’m a little older,” she said.

“Maybe I’ve filled out more than in my younger days. When you worked here, I came in that door,

Golf Tournament benefiting the SBVC Athletics Department and other student programs. For sponsorship information and golfer registration call: 909.384.4471

Saturday, May 3 - Soroptimist International of San Bernardino present the 20th Anniversary VictoHonorees: rian Tea "Reflection" at 11 a.m. at At the 17th Annual Celebration of the Renaissance Room at the NaExcellence several local residents tional Orange Show. were honored for their civic involvement and programs that make Saturday, May 3 - Edward a difference in our communities. James Olmos Latino Literacy Those honored included: Kim Now and Cal State San Carter, Time for Change; Dr. Mar- Bernardino present the Latino garet Hill, San Bernardino Unified Book & Family Festival from 10 School District; James Ramos, Su- a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Santos Manuel pervisor and past chair San Manuel Student Union on the university Band of Mission Indians; and campus. With many community Josiah Bruny, Music Changing partners the festival features educaLives. Congratulations to these tion, meet the authors workshops, hard working individuals. story telling, entertainment and food. Parking is free. More details Citizens of Achievement: available on The San Bernardino League of www.facebook.com/IELBFF Women Voters has announced its 2014 Citizens of Achievement and Sunday, May 4 - the League will be honoring them Sunday, May Women Voters will honor twelve 4. Congratulations to Jeannette individuals as it's 2014 Citizens of Avila, Judy Brewer, Barbara Achievement at a reception from Keough, Judy Maculsay, Cheryl 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, Molet, Dr. Angela Gordon-Nichols, 2055 Elks Drive, San Bernardino.

Bobbie Perong, Kate Reed, Carrie For ticket information call Rios, Janice Rosalius, Colleen 909.338.4163 Sayle, and Maritza Solis. The San Bernardino Chapter of this 94-year Wednesday, May 7 - Loma old organization is celebrating its Linda Children's Hospital pres59th anniversary and continues to ents "Carolyn's Closet, an Evening be advocates for democratic of Fashion and Music" at the Loma processes especially the right to Linda University Centennial Comvote. plex Rotunda, 24760 Stewart Street from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ContriSave the date: butions will underwrite the purFriday, May 2 - the San chase of fetal monitors and rocking Bernardino Valley College Foun- chairs in pediatric ER. Tickets are dation presents the 4th Annual available on line at lluch.org

Words to think about: Profound truths

By G. W. Abersold Ph.D

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cold and hungry. I had come to this city looking for a job, but couldn’t find anything. I walked the streets.

It was February and I was nearly starving.

With only a few cents I came into this cafeteria hoping to get something to eat.”

Jack lit up with a smile. “Now I remember,” he said. “You came up and asked if you could work for something to eat.”

Penelope responded, “You said it was against company policy. Then you made me the biggest roast beef sandwich, that I had ever seen and gave me a cup of coffee. And then I saw you put the price of my food in the cash register. I knew then that everything would be all right.” Old Jack knew she had started her own business.

“I got a job that afternoon. I worked my way up and eventually started my own business. With the help of God, it prospered. Today I own this building and this restaurant.”

She then gave Jack her business card and told him to pay a visit to a Mr. Bob Lyons, her personnel director. “He’ll find a place for you and give you an advance. I’ve already called him.”

There were tears in the old man’s eyes.

“How can I ever thank you?” he said. “Don’t thank me, thank God. He led me to you.”

Outside the cafeteria, the officer and Penelope chatted for a few minutes. “Thank you, Ms. Eddy, I saw a miracle today. Something that I will never forget.”

The moral of this story? GOD CLOSES DOORS NO ONE CAN OPEN. AND GOD OPENS DOORS NO ONE CAN CLOSE. Amen Selah. So be it.

At the San Bernardino International Airport Terminal, 105 Leland Norton Way. For ticket and sponsorship information call 909.723.1514 or 909.723.1517.

Friday, May 16 - Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater RedlandsRiverside presents "Field of Dreams, Celebrating Today's Youth As Tomorrow's Stars" at the San Stadium in San Manuel Bernardino. For sponsorship and tickets contact Kimberly Stauffer at: 888.822.6535

Saturday, May 17 - the San Bernardino Symphony Guild presents "Come Fly With Us!" An Adventure of International Cuisine and Entertainment at the Terminal Concourse San Bernardino International Airport, 294 S. Leland Norton Way. Proceeds to benefit the San Bernardino Symphony and the Guild's Educational Programs. For information a call ticket 909.520.5887

Sunday, May 18 - University of California, Riverside Botanic Gardens presents "Primavera in the Gardens", a foods and wine tasting event featuring some of Riversides best restaurants, local wines, craft beer, art and music.

This event is from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Botanic Gardens of the university.

For information call: 951.784.6962

Tuesday, May 20 - Young Visionaries presents Scholarship & Awards Gala from 6 to 9 p.m.at Cal State San Bernardino in the Santos Manuel Student Union Building.

For information call: Karla Stone at 909.521.8621

Favorite Quote: Friday, May 16 - Community Coming together is a beginning; Action Partnership of San keeping together is progress; workBernardino County presents its ing together is success.

2014 Fundraising Gala featuring an Henry Ford Art Show &Silent Auction at 6 p.m.

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Yazmin Alvarez

May the 4th Be With You!

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his Star Wars Day--May 4--the force is strong… with plenty of ways to celebrate and you don’t have to travel to a galaxy far far away.

For those that have no idea what I’m talking about, Star Wars Day-May 4th, which goes with the saying, “May the force be with you,” or “May the 4th be with you,” get it? Is the day to celebrate the saga. Really, it’s simple-keep up.

To celebrate, I’m starting my day as everyone else should with “Toast of Tatooine” because food is life and every Wookiee needs to eat. Toast of Tatooine: two suns made Luke Skywalker's homestead of Tatooine extra hot, but two eggs make this toast extra tasty. The recipe for Twin Sun Toast can be found in "The Star Wars Cookbook: Wookiee Cookies and other Galactic Recipes" by Robin Davis.

Then, I’m keeping it classy and heading to San Diego for a fitting May 4 “Nerd Wedding” and following it up with an outdoor screening of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope at a winery later that night. I won’t say where, because frankly, I want to share my love for the force with my favorite Jedi.

But, to be fair, I’ll dish out some other really cool ways to revel in the epic day.

Jumping right in, the first official trailer for Star Wars Rebels will debut on Sunday. Fans can access the trailer beginning at midnight Pacific Time on the 4th on StarWars.com, ABC.com, ESPN.com and Disney.com.

The trailer will also appear during the premiere of the LEGO special Star Wars: The New Yoda Chronicles at 7:00 p.m. ET/PT on Sunday. Disney-owned ABC will show a thirty-second preview during Good Morning America May 2.

If you’re looking to start your day off with an epic adventure, head out to a Disney Store as the first 100 guests will receive a free Star Wars Pin. Guests will be introduced to the story and characters that started it all in Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope with fun in-store activities, giveaways and promotions.

For those with younglings ages 3 and up, activities are planned at stores where kiddos can learn the ways of the force like discovering the Jedi Mind Trick and learning how Obi-Wan Kenobi uses it to serve the greater good, mastering a Lightsaber through hands-on training, helping Luke Skywalker destroy the Death Star through an interactive experience on the store’s Media Wall and participate in a Medal of Bravery Ceremony.

Looking for something a little more on the artsy side of saga?

Head over to Los Angeles as a legion of gifted artists have put their own spin on a legendary Star Wars design.

Lucasfilm, Disney Consumer Products and Neff are holding a Star Wars Legion exhibition May 2-4 at the Robert Vargas Gallery, 620 Main Street in Los Angeles.

Artists from across The Walt Disney Company including Lucasfilm, Industrial Light and Magic, Marvel and Pixar—as well as select street artists chosen

by Neff and celebrity Star Wars fans –all come together to create individualized interpretations of the iconic stormtrooper helmet in celebration of Star Wars Day. Viewings of the decorated customized stormtrooper helmets are free and run May 2 from 4-8 p.m., May 3 from 2-6 p.m. and May 4 from noon to 4 p.m. at the gallery.

For those bookworms, head out to a local comic book shop and pick up your favorite Star Wars series, as the first Sunday in May happens to also be Comic Book Day. However you celebrate, whatever you do… May the 4th be with you!

Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter for Inland Empire Community Newspapers, you can reach her at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com

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The Unforgettables ask you to GIVE BIG on May 8

April 30, 1999 was a day that has made a huge difference in the lives of 1000's of Inland Empire families! Little did the founders of The Unforgettables realize the impact that was being created!

Montecito Mortuary Chapel at the intersection of Loma Linda, Colton and San Bernardino was the meeting site for 30 local leaders as the Loma Linda University Children's Hospital Chaplain Tim Evans presented and explained his idea of how to meet a previously unmet community need. And with the groups unanimous support and commitment of personal wealth, wisdom and hard work as volunteers that evening, The Unforgettables Foundation was created.

Fifteen years later, 5000 grieving and at-risk families have received essential and critically needed bereavement support for especially the funding of a simple and dignified funeral for a child. In 2013, the group aided almost 300 cases, and now, has been of assistance to parents in over 100 SoCal comMany believe that raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour or more will solve income disparity.

I as well as Warren Buffet believe that this is not the solution to closing the gap between the rich and the now poor middle class.

What we have now in America is an abundance of cheap labor. I recommend that all should take advantage of this opportunity. Our federal government has billions in loan guarantees by way of the Small Business Administration to fund anyone who has the gumption to invest in themselves and start

Extending the Gold Line to Ontario International Airport is a terrible idea. First of all a Gold Line extension from the west covers only about a third of ONT’s catchment; it does nothing for FontanaSan Bernardino or Riverside-Corona. Secondly the major advantage of light rail is for daily repeat trips to work or school; light rail is extremely un-

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Colton Courier Established 1876.

Published weekly on Thursday.

Adjudicated as a newspaper of general circulation by the Superior Court of San Bernardino County, State of California, case #73036 and therefore qualified to publish legal notices.

El Chicano

Established 1969.

Published weekly on Thursday.

Adjudicated as a newspaper of general circulation by the Superior Court of San Bernardino County, State of California, case #154019 and therefore qualified to publish legal notices.

Empire Weekly RIALTO RECORD Inland Established 2005.

Established 1910.

Published weekly on Thursday.

Adjudicated as a newspaper of general Denise Berver circulation by the Superior Court of San Bernardino County, State of California, Victor Suarez case #26583 and therefore qualified to publish legal notices.

Published weekly on Thursday.

As a community newspaper of general circulation.

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Founder Tim Evans states, "The Unforgettables, according to eHow.com, is a real one of a kind cause offering comprehensive support and monies when children 18 years to 32 weeks of gestation, for all causes of death, and from any race or religion have died and need help for their loved ones left behind to afford the funeral. We honor children & help their parents".

Go to www.unforgettables.org for more ways you can GiveBIG on May 8 or send your birthday donations directly to the small charities office at 345 Pearl St., #230, Redlands, Ca. 92374. All gifts are tax deductible and will go directly to help fund simple dignified funerals for local children.

For more information contact Mr. Evans at 909.335.1655 or his cell phone at 909.855.3130.

Tim Evans, Redlands, CA

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their own small business.

When I had the first thought of opening my own business I took my father’s advice. He told me that starting a business of your own takes 10 percent cash and 90 percent guts. Fortunately, I had the 10 percent cash and I finally got up the guts against all odds to open that business. I realized that I could make just as good or better a decision as any boss I had ever had and more importantly I realized that I would work harder for myself and my family than I would for any employer.

Now is the time of opportunity.

There is an abundance of cheap labor. There is a need for a zillion new products and services. Only by getting involved in the economy, taking a chance and providing a better business that will in turn provide better wages for all will this economy close the gap between the rich and the diminishing middle class.

Ray Moors, Chino

No Gold Line to ONT

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 110, Colton, CA 92324 • Office Location: 1809 Commercenter West, San Bernardino, CA 92408

Gloria Macías Harrison Bill Harrison Co-Publisher Diana G. Harrison General Manager Diana G. Harrison Managing Editor Community News Editor Yazmin Alvarez Jazmine Collins Community News Editor Production & Circulation Keith Armstrong

munities in the decade and a half of service by this unique mission of mercy. The cause has also spread as a very practical idea to Orange County, to Las Vegas and Clark County, Nevada, and to 2 major children’s hospitals in Canada--in Toronto and Ottawa!

On May 8, over 250 San Bernardino County charities will partner on the inaugural GiveBig event--a 24 hr on-line fund-raising and awareness raising campaign.

As part of that celebration of giving and volunteerism, The Unforgettables, a truly grassroots, volunteer driven and founded 501(c)(3) non-profit charity will be asking friends, donors, volunteers and families served to give $15 or more on line at www.sbcountygivebig.org in honor of the 5000+ mom's and grandmoms and aunt's helped over the years at their families darkest hour on the Mothers Day weekend, and the 15th Birthday of the cause that has become synonymous with childhood death and burial support.

Start a business to fight income disparity

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profitable for twice-a-year trips to our aged hospitals, schools and roads, and on low-cost housing. If an airport. you want to get some estimate of So why do our boosters push this the market for ONT transportation, solution? To get our share of “free” why not have Omnitrans run CNG federal tax dollars for construction shuttle busses for $1 or even for of expensive right of way, train free,, from existing underused stations and parking lots. How- Metrolink parking lots in Montever, these free tax dollars come clair, San Bernardino or Riverside from our income taxes, and proba- using existing freeways or city bly from future increased sales tax. streets?

If we need to create a few thousand construction jobs for one to two years, let’s spend these dollars on solutions that would really benefit the public, such as retrofitting

Michael Klein, Claremont

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Former Colton High quarterback Johnny Brascia danced himself to Broadway

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By Harvey M. Kahn

he list of exceptional athletes graduating from Colton High goes back 100 years. None transformed so drastically than 1950 graduate Johnny Brascia, who was the Yellowjackets' quarterback and the forward on the basketball team.

Brascia was an All-Citrus Belt League player on the first teams coached by Tom Morrow, who as basketball coach also had eight future pro baseball players. However, the late Johnny Brascia was Morrow's only future Broadway dancer.

Many Broadway critics considered Brascia in the same breathe as Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire and Sammy Davis, Jr. Brascia did not nearly have the same name recognition, yet he was the favorite of Elvis Presley and the younger generation. His dance numbers were included in shows of Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Dean Martin, Steve McQueen and Lena Horn.

Brascia was in eight feature length movies, including the 1954 "White Christmas' classic. For 30 years his dance partner was Tybee Afra. His other top rung partners were Cyd Charisse and Vera-Ellen.

"We were on Colton's basketball team together when I was a sophomore and he was a senior," said Roy Cook. "Tex Drummond and I were brought up from the JV. I didn't have much conversation with Johnny and didn't know him other than on the court. Back then, the younger player's idolized the starters. I looked up to Johnny."

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Colton High School graduate Johnny Brascia pictured in 1956 in "Meet Me In Las Vegas." On left with Syd Charisse. Right, with Charisse and Lliliane Montevecchi.

Cook said that Brascia never showed any indication in high school of going into the performing arts. He was also in the Colton HS baseball team picture.

"I was very surprised when I saw his name on the marquee in Las Vegas. It was in the early 1960's and I hadn't heard anything about him since he left Colton HS. It's too bad. I don't think too many of us from Colton knew about his later accomplishments," said Cook. "He was a great athlete who

turned out to be a multi-talented guy. Thinking back, he did have good balance. There are many performers who were once athletes, but not many of them were quarterbacks who became Broadway dancers."

Cook called Brascia's accomplishments even more worthy when you consider the era. Cook agreed that male dancer's were not considered masculine. Cook said that Brascia's father, Gaetano owned a liquor store in Colton on

Highway 99, which is now Valley Boulevard. Brascia's mother was Catarina. His late brother, Vincent was a varsity tennis player at Colton High.

There is a three-year time period in Brascia's life that goes unaccounted. The void exists from his June 1950 graduation at CHS until his Broadway debut in 1953.

Newspaper columnist Walter Winchell reported that before stardom, Brascia was ejected from Paramount Studios after climbing

a wall so he could gawk at the Hollywood stars. Historian Harry Carson Frye guesses that Brascia may have served for two years in the Korean War. "In that time, the military drafted guys right out of high school. That would explain those missing years. He might have learned to dance professionally in the military," said Frye.

Brascia died in 2013 at age 80.

Attempts to contact his daughter Christina McNown were unsuccessful.

Highland man reaches 1,000 blood donations

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ob Hitchman III, Highland, made his 1,000th blood donation Wednesday, April 23 at LifeStream’s San Bernardino Donor Center.

Hitchman, 59, became the second donor in LifeStream’s 63-year history to reach the plateau, which represents 125 gallons of donated blood. Larry Bloemsma, Redlands, preceded him in February of this year.

His contributions to community wellness over nearly 35 years have assisted approximately 1,5002,000 hospital patients.

According to Hitchman, he began donating blood “about 1980” at the urging of his wife,

Jean.

“She told me, ‘You make the same excuses everyone else makes for not doing it.’ She was right.

“And once I started, and learned where the blood goes, and how it helps people, it was easy to make the decision to become a regular donor.”

Jean has donated whole blood more than 120 times; her 15-gallons plus puts her in elite company as a member of LifeStream’s 10Gallon Donor Club.

Since 1987, Bob Hitchman has donated platelets, which can be collected biweekly up to 24 times per year. He has maintained that donation schedule, with very few

exceptions, for more than a quarter century.

The next generation of Hitchmans has taken the cue from their parents.

Sons Robert IV, a police officer, and Buddy, a firefighter, both are regular blood donors.

Bob III began volunteer coaching at San Gorgonio High School in 2000, when Robert IV enrolled in the school. Robert IV and Buddy graduated from SGHS in 2004 and 2006, respectively, but the elder Hitchman still volunteer coaches during fall and spring semesters.

LifeStream is a local, not-forprofit, independent blood bank that provides blood products and

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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, 3 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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International best-selling author gives lecture on “The Perception of Muslims in Post 9/11 America”

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eza Aslan’s visit to San Bernardino Valley College on April 23 provided students with a platform to discuss topics about religion, ethnicity, racism, and culture.

The renowned author and professor of creative writing at the University of California, Riverside first met with several students and faculty during an invitation-only dinner and answered several questions relating to his new book Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth which was the New York Times’ bestseller in 2013.

He has been subjected to a lot of controversy due to his views on religion in recent times. Fox News reporter Lauren Green challenged Aslan’s authority on the topic of Jesus during an interview in July of 2013, by stating why a Muslim would write about Jesus in the first place. He responded by explaining that he wrote the book as a Historian and not a Muslim.

Dennis Sandoval sat with Aslan during the dinner and described the dialogue that occurred between the novelist and students. The Ethnic Studies and History student explained the discussion revolved around issues that varied from philosophy, racism, and mainstream media.

“When 9/11 happened for exam-

Antique Truck Show on May 4 at Orange Empire Railway Museum

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Reza Aslan with student representatives of the Associated Student Government at San Bernardino Valley College. From left to right: Juan Prieto, Tiffany Guzman , Reza Aslan, Tim Forrest, Paula Venegas, Brandon Brown, Vicente Rodriguez, Ferny Arana, Rachel Kanakaole, and Jimmy Bradley.

ple, the first thing that everyone wanted to do is put a face to the perpetrator,” said Sandoval. “Once they put the Muslim face out there, that’s when everyone began to look at Muslims in a different light by thinking these were people we can’t trust or we can’t associate ourselves with. It’s an unfortunate that we are like that here in the United States. We often try to label certain groups as radicals.”

Aslan’s lecture titled, “Fear Inc. – The Perception of Muslims in Post 9/11 America”, touched on many of Sandoval’s sentiments.

He began his lecture by explaining that the United States—a country

of immigrants, cannot define its collective identity based on a common ethnicity, culture, language, or religion.

“These are the things that have defined the nation-state since its beginning,” said Aslan. “The whole notion of a nation-state was this idea that you can get a homogenous group of individuals, place a border around them, and call them a nation-state, but there was nothing homogenous about us in this country. But we had no choice to define ourselves according to a shared sense of ideals, principles, and values.”

Aslan proceeded to explain that

the perceived backlash against Muslims that occurred in post-9/11 America never happened like most U.S. residents believe. On the contrary, he explained that there were calls for unification and rallying to fight against the ideological conflict that the War on Terror is perceived as.

“In this war of ideas, the best tool that we have at our disposal is the 3 million or so American Muslims who are currently integrated into every aspect of American society,” Aslan said.

According to the international best-selling author, two-thirds of U.S. residents believe Muslims

should not have the same rights as other religious groups in the nation, one-half believe that Islamic and American values conflict with each other, and one-third (about 100 million U.S. residents) think that Muslims should be forced to carry special ID’s that identify them. He jokingly told everyone attendance that, “there’s an analogy there but I can’t quite put my finger on it,” possibly referring to the similarities of the Star of David used to identify Jewish residents of Europe during the Holocaust.

“I can sit here all day and give you all kinds of graphs, surveys, and data, but it’s not going to matter, it’s not going to change anyone’s mind,” he said. “This is the thing. We have this belief that bigotry is the result of ignorance. But that’s not the case. There’s a lot of smart bigots in this world.”

Aslan continued by explaining that the problem is that data does not change people’s perception regarding anti-Muslim sentiments.

The reason for that as Aslan stated is that bigotry resides in the heart and not in the mind.

“There is this kind of disintegration in how we view our diversity,” he said. “The easiest way to define yourself is in opposition to the other. What does it mean to be an American? To a small population, it means not being Muslim.

Everything that is said about Muslims was also said about Catholics, Jews, Japanese, and any other major immigrant community in this community.”

City of Colton Celebrates Earth Day!

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he City of Colton Electric Utility hosted the 3rd annual Earth Day celebration in conjunction with the Community Services Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 19, 2014 at Veterans Park.

The result was a great turn out for residents who participated in the Easter egg hunt, and enjoyed environmental education booths that provided hands-on activities.

Exhibitors included the City of Colton’s Electric and Water Departments who provided ways to save energy, water and money, the Inland Valley Amateur Astronomy Club who set up solar telescopes, the Colton Wildlands Conservancy who provided information on hiking and outdoor recreation activities, including examples of local reptiles and wildlife and compost-

ing demonstrations from the Colton Incredible Edible Community Garden.

In addition to Colton Electric and Water Utilities sponsoring this year’s event, other sponsors included; Republic Services that provided raffle gift baskets for families who donated 20 recyclables to the Community Services Department, and The Incredible Edible Commu-

nity Garden donated several fruit trees and tomato planters as raffle prizes.

The Colton Electric and Water Utilities would like to thank all the participants who celebrated Earth Day with us. For additional information on the City of Colton Earth Day celebration please contact Adrianne Rogers, Energy Services Specialist at 909-514-4214.

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Inland Empire Job Corps student to Loma Linda University hosts animals from San represent U.S. in China Diego Zoo Safari Park

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Inland Empire Job Corps Center student Asha Johnson will be representing the United States at the second Asia-Pacific Economic Corporation (APEC) Youth Kills Camp in China at the end of May..

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By Cynthia Mendoza

he United States and Inland Empire will be well represented at the second Asia-Pacific Economic Corporation (APEC) Youth Skills Camp in China at the end of May by Inland Empire Job Corp student Asha

Johnson, who was recently selected for the honor.

A Riverside resident, Johnson is a student at in the electrical trade program at the Inland Empire Job Corps Center in Muscoy. Upon completion of her program in May, she is giving serious thought to staying on another year and a half to two year to obtain her associates degree and perhaps pursue electronics as well. Her long-term goal is to work for an information technology (IT) department or creating her own products.

In order to be considered for the opportunity students had to interview with regional Job Corps leaders and Johnson impressed them all very much and she was selected as the representative.

“I didn’t think they’d chose me,” Johnson said about the opportunity to represent the United States at the APEC Camp. “I didn’t think I had a chance. But once I’m there it will be a great chance to prove that I deserve it.”

The APEC Youth Skills Camp was created to promote vocational skills training and generate awareness for the importance of skilled trades in economies around the world.

“Asha is an extraordinary young lady and is the epitome of what Job Corps is all about,” said Claudia Lopez, Business and Commu-

nity Liaison Inland Empire Job Corps Center, in an official statement from the Job Corps. “We are very honored and proud she will be representing the Inland Empire Job Corps Center.”

But like many other youth who come to the Job Corps in search of new opportunities, Johnson was not without her share of struggles.

Prior to joining the Job Corps Johnson had custody of younger siblings, ages eight and 12. When she joined the program they went to live with their mother but all the same, Johnson says she wants to be able to provide for them, which was one of the big motivators in pursuing a better education.

“I want to be there for them and to be a good role model,” she said.

Her time at the Job Corps has been very well invested thus far and Johnson encourages other young people to give it a try.

“It’s a great opportunity to have an edge you may not have otherwise,” she says. “It’s an opportunity o be taken seriously. Take advantage of it.”

And for those who may be facing challenges and difficulties, she also offers words of encouragement.

“Just keep trying,” she says.

“Even the worst day of your life is just 24 hours. You’ll always have highs and lows.”

St. Bernardine Medical Center Foundation’s Annual Gala Raises $248,000 for Cancer Care Program

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Members of the St. Bernardine Medical Center Foundation Board attending the masquerade-themed gala include (l-r): Bill and Janice Lemann and James Dickey.

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n Saturday, March 8, supporters of the St. Bernardine Medical Center Foundation came out to celebrate in style at the annual “Gathering at Twilight” fundraising gala. Committed donors raised $248,000 to benefit the hospital’s cancer services and programs. With over 400 people in attendance, the evening’s special tribute honored the late Martin and Evelyn Matich for their unwavering dedication and commitment to St. Bernardine.

The masquerade themed gala was emceed by Ron Rezek, chairman of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees and Mary Parks, senior public information specialist for the office of the Riverside County District Attorney. Highlights of the evening included presentations by Joel Block, M.D., and Shellee Lazar, MD, two physicians involved in the

development of St. Bernardine’s cancer services and programs. As the signature fundraiser for the St. Bernardine Medical Center Foundation, the gala included silent and live auction activities as well as a

special “fund-a-need” auction where generous guests contributed toward the purchase of three much needed blanket warmers for various cancer care areas at the hospital.

“This year’s gala highlighted the importance of the development of a comprehensive cancer care program for the communities we serve and provided an opportunity to recognize those special individuals who are instrumental in ensuring the program’s development will continue to support our patients,” said Michelle Rainer, vice president and executive director, St. Bernardine Medical Center Foundation.

For further information about St. Bernardine Medical Center Foundation, please contact the Foundation at 909.881.4516 or online at www.SupportStBernardine.org.

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On Tuesday, May 6 Loma Linda University will feature select animals from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, including a cheetah.

The public is invited to attend the free event that will run from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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oma Linda University Health campus will be transformed into an African safari on Tuesday, May 6 and the public is invited to attend the free event. Wild animals native to Africa and Asia will surely amaze the crowd as San Diego Zoo’s Safari Park Tour once again graces the LLUH grounds.

“We’re very excited to once again host our friends from San Diego Zoo Safari Park and give our students, employees, and our local friends and families a glimpse of the wonderful creatures that live on our planet,” said Rick Williams, vice president for enrollment management and student services at Loma Linda University Health.

Among the animals to be showcased are a cheetah, serval and a Eurasian Eagle owl. Animal care staff from the Safari Park will offer presentations and discuss each of the animals, including giving information about the upcoming opening of the Tiger Trail habitat at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido, CA, scheduled for May 24.

Ina Saliklis, public relations specialist for San Diego Zoo Global,

said that the goal of the tour is to promote the upcoming new tiger habitat as well as to educate the public on the natures of the featured wild animals. So far this year the tour has traveled to Tucson, Ariz., San Jose and San Francisco.

“Last year it was a huge turn-out (at Loma Linda) and a great success,” Saliklis mentioned. “The excitement of the crowd was amazing.”

The event last year drew over 1,000 people. The tour had promoted the zoo’s Conrad Prebys Australian Outback exhibit, and the animals featured during the tour included a koala, red kangaroo, kookaburra, blue-tongued skink and a cane toad.

According to Herbert Atienza, LLUH Media Relations Specialist, this is the second year the hospital has hosted the safari. LLU patients, as well as students, faculty and staff attended the event last year, and, Atienza pointed out, it was the first time many of the patients had seen a koala.

The public is invited to attend the free event which will take place on the campus lawn located between the University Church and Prince Hall, 11092 Anderson Street, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 6.

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Celebrating Cinco De Mayo!

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Cinco de Mayo 5K Fun Run for Sight set for Saturday in Rialto

By Yazmin Alvarez

tretch those legs and lace up the running shoes, a “Cinco de Mayo Celebration; 5K Fun Run/Walk for Sight” is planned for Saturday in Rialto.

Hosted by the Rialto Lions Breakfast Club, the inaugural 5K fundraiser kicks off at 9 a.m. at the Rialto Civic Center, 150 S. Palm

Avenue.

Proceeds from the event support the Club’s efforts in continuing to provide assistance for the blind and those in need of vision care.

Registrants for the 5K will receive a one-of-a-kind race T-shirt, a big sombrero to run in and a $1 off discount ticket to the Lions Club food trailer available after the event.

Following the run Saturday will also be a vendor fair hosted by Ri-

alto’s Recreation and Community Services department from noon to 3 p.m.

Festivities at the fair will include merchandise and information booths, live entertainment, a DJ and will feature ballet folklorico dancers from Garcia Elementary as well as a group of Aztec dancers.

While Saturday’s event is aimed at bringing families and the community together, it also serves as an

opportunity for the club to be creative in their efforts of spreading the word for their cause.

“Since some fundraisers are lacking in the city, we had to come up with something different to raise money for the club,” said the event’s coordinator, Mike Jones.

“We wanted something fun and something different. I think this is definitely filling those categories.”

Early registration for the

Run/Walk for Sight is $35 and available through May 2 at www.racewire.com or www.active.com. Race day registration begins at 7 a.m. at Rialto Civic Center is $40. Registration for children age 10 and under is $5.

The vendor fair is open to the community.

For more information call 909877-9706.

MFA and Poetry student at CSUSB who helped lead the poetry and prose pod said he believes the biggest lesson the students took away from the “Be part of the Art” program was the notion of encouraging to take chances.

“It’s taught us that the biggest lesson for these kids is to take risks and chances to explore different avenues of art,” he said. “Many of these kids have these preconceived notions that they can’t do this or that so they stop taking chances or don’t want to share art. This is kind of that safe environment where they can take

those chances and encourage each other.”

Leilani Hernandez, whose daughter Madison and James took part in the program said the program helps bring families together and is a great experience for everybody.

“This program teaches them to express themselves whether it’s through writing, through poetry or painting,” she said. “I’m a working mother now so I don’t get to see them as much so being with them at these times is really wonderful.”

Art Jam highlights mentorship provided by CSUSB students, San Bernardino community

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or two months, college students, community leaders, and teachers worked with students from various elementary schools in San Bernardino on art projects that range from photography, to drawing, to poetry and prose.

The impact of the “Be part of the Art” program was significant enough to garner the attention of their parents and soon enough they too began to grab brushes and engage in the fun activity.

One particular parent, Arturo Olivera, was influenced by his daughter 10-year-old Justine to participate.

“I don’t know how to draw that well, but I draw what I see and what I imagine,” he said. “My daughter kept on asking me to come because she said this could be an important step for her, so I decided to come out and support.”

On Saturday April 26, the San Bernardino County Museum held the Art Jam to highlight the work of the young students and celebrate the importance of the Arts and Humanities. Volunteers who organized classes and workshops—formally referred to as “pods”—were mainly students from Cal State San Bernardino’s Students and Coyotes: Instruction in Poetry and Prose (SCIPP) program and student/community organizers from the San Bernardino Generation Now group.

For many of the elementary students and parents, it was a relatively new experience, according to CSUSB English Juan Delgado. By working with the undergraduate and graduate students involved in the SCIPP program and English and MFA (Music and Fine Art) departments, they were able to receive newfound information relating to college.

“Many of these families live on the west side of San Bernardino and they are literally five minutes from the campus and they had never been there,” Delgado said. “When they came to visit the campus, they were blown away. It’s a win-win for us.

That’s why we’re all happy about this.”

The different pods that were organized were: a pod organized by the San Bernardino Generation Now group that included painting, drawing, photography, planting, and calligraphy, a poetry and prose pod organized by CSUSB English and MFA students, and a video and film pod organized by community or-

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Justine Olivera, 10, of San Bernardino and San Bernardino Generation Now member Fabian Torres, 22, show their art work to people in attendance at the Art Jam that took place at the San Bernardino County Museum on April 26.

ganizer Alex Avila of 4e (Equity, Empowerment, Education, and Excellence).

Several of the students had the opportunity to share their work during the Art Jam. 11-year-old Gerardo Mondragon wrote a short story titled “Past is the Present”, which was about a dream that included superheroes and dragons. He was helped

by San Bernardino Generation Now members Christian Flores and Jorge Heredia, who are both students at CSUSB. “Our pedagogy of it all,” explained Heredia, “is that we gave the kids free range and experimented with a lot of areas. Your children are all really great writers.”

Isaac Escalera, 26, a fourth year

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Celebrating Cinco De Mayo!

Mexican militia defeats French army at Battle of Puebla

GENERAL IGNACIO ZARAGOZA SEGUIN Introduction

The holiday of Cinco De Mayo, The 5th Of May, commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It is primarily a regional holiday celebrated in the Mexican state capital city of Puebla and throughout the state of Puebla, with some limited recognition in other parts of Mexico, and especially in U.S. cities with a significant Mexican population. It is not, as many people think, Mexico's Independence Day, which is actually September 16.

Setting The Stage

The battle at Puebla in 1862 happened at a violent and chaotic time in Mexico's history. Mexico had finally gained independence from Spain in 1821 after a difficult and bloody struggle, and a number of internal political takeovers and wars, including the MexicanAmerican War (1846-1848) and the Mexican Civil War of 1858, had ruined the national economy.

During this period of struggle Mexico had accumulated heavy debts to several nations, including Spain, England and France, who were demanding repayment. Similar debt to the U.S. was previously settled after the Mexican-American War. France was eager to expand its empire at that time, and used the debt issue to move forward with goals of establishing its own leadership in Mexico. Realizing France's intent of empire expansion, Spain and England withdrew their support. When Mexico finally stopped making any loan payments, France took action on its own to install Napoleon III's relative, Archduke Maximilian of Austria, as ruler of Mexico.

Mexico Confronts The Invasion France invaded at the gulf coast of Mexico along the state of Veracruz (see map) and began to march toward Mexico City, a distance today of less than 600 miles.

Although American President Abraham Lincoln was sympathetic to Mexico's cause, and for which he is honored in Mexico, the U.S.

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was involved in its own Civil War at the time and was unable to provide any direct assistance.

Marching on toward Mexico City, the French army encountered strong resistance near Puebla at the Mexican forts of Loreto and Guadalupe. Led by Mexican General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguin, a smaller, poorly armed militia estimated at 4,500 men were able to stop and defeat a well outfitted French army of 6,500 soldiers, which stopped the invasion of the country. The victory was a glorious moment for Mexican patriots, which at the time helped to develop a needed sense of national unity, and is the cause for the historical date's celebration.

Unfortunately, the victory was short lived. Upon hearing the bad news, Napoleon III had found an excuse to send more troops overseas to try and invade Mexico again, even against the wishes of the French populace. 30,000 more troops and a full year later, the French were eventually able to depose the Mexican army, take over Mexico City and install Maximilian as the ruler of Mexico.

Maximilian's rule of Mexico was also short lived, from 1864 to 1867. With the American Civil War now over, the U.S. began to provide more political and military assistance to Mexico to expel the French, after which Maximilian was executed by the Mexicans his bullet riddled shirt is kept at the museum at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City. So despite the eventual French invasion of Mexico City, Cinco de Mayo honors the bravery and victory of General Zaragoza's smaller, outnumbered militia at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.

Today's Celebration For the most part, the holiday of Cinco de Mayo is more of a regional holiday in Mexico, celebrated most vigorously in the state of Puebla. There is some limited recognition of the holiday throughout the country with different levels of enthusiasm, but it's nothing like that found in Puebla.

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo has become increasingly popular along the U.S.-Mexico border and in parts of the U.S. that have a high

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Depiction of the battle showing Mexican cavalry overwhelming the French troops below the fort at Loreto. Note there are no machete wielding civilians, as some accounts have it. population of people with a Mexican heritage. In these areas the holiday is a celebration of Mexican culture, of food, music, beverage and customs unique to Mexico.

Commercial interests in the United States and Mexico have

also had a hand in promoting the holiday, with products and services focused on Mexican food, beverages and festivities, with music playing a more visible role as well.

Several cities throughout the U.S. hold parades and concerts during

the week following up to May 5th, so that Cinco de Mayo has become a bigger holiday north of the border than it is to the south, and being adopted into the holiday calendar of more and more people every year.

Inland Empire Community Newspapers joins the community in Celebrating

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Celebrating Cinco De Mayo!

Radio Que Buena hosting Cinco de Mayo festival at National Orange Show

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The Que Buena 96.1 FM Cinco de Mayo Festival is coming back to the National Orange Show this year again. The day will include live music, special guest DJs and lots of fun for all.

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By Cynthia Mendoza

n Sunday, May 4 Radio Que Buena 96.1 will be hosting what is sure to be one of the biggest Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the Inland Empire at the National Orange Show.

The music driven event is free to the public and will include a noteworthy line up of top Mexican regional live music acts such as Los Horóscopos de Durango, Fidel Rueda, Javier Rosas, Grupo 360, La Adictiva Banda Jose de Mesillas, El Chino Aguirre, Cheyo Carrillo, Korina Lopez, Jose Ortega and La Maquinaria Norteña. Some of the featured acts are Grammy and Billboard award winners.

Special guests will also include disc jockeys Don Cheto and his sidekick Marlene, Garfield, El Ganzo and El Chilango, all of which, other than Don Cheto, are local DJs. The event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and which organizers expect will draw 20,000 to 25,000 people, will also include food vendors, including Leno’s Rico Taco, kids rids and Splash Kingdom water fun for the kids, too.

This is just one of several events Que Buena (part of Lieberman

Broadcasting, Inc.) puts on throughout the year, but apart from their music and entertainment events, they are also an active community partner in San Bernardino.

Que Buena 96.1, which has been recognized with a Premios de la Radio (Radio Awards) award, has been in San Bernardino since 2007 and are a part of La Buena 94.3 in Burbank. The morning show is broadcast simultaneously in both markets but thereafter all DJs and programming is local.

Locally, during the holidays, the station hosts toy drives, which in 2013 resulted in 2,000 toys given away to children in need. They have also partnered with the city of San Bernardino for National Night Out (with the police department) and with the Parks and Recreation Department for tree planting.

And in the spirit of Upcoming World Cup soccer, which this year will be held in Rio Janeiro, Brazil, Que Buena will be supporting various kids soccer leagues in the community.

For general information on Que Buena 96.1 visit their website (in Spanish) at http://quebuena961.estrellatv.com. For local business inquiries call (909)663-1961

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The Que Buena 96.1 Cinco de Mayo Festival is expected to draw 20,000 to 25,000 people to the National Orange Show this year on Sunday, May 4.

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Colton High and Community Coalition working with students to raise underage drinking awareness

Obituary Elizabeth T. Polhamus

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Colton High School administration wears the Think-O No Drink-O shirts every Friday prior to prom, which will take place May 3.

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other injuries such as falls, burns, and drowning.

“We all know it’s a high risk time for youth; we really don’t want to find out whose next, we don’t want the police knocking on our door in the middle of the night to let us know that our kid is never coming back,” he continues. “For me, it’s a beautiful day in Colton when you see our community working together to create a safer

environment for our youth and I’m proud to wear my Think-O No Drink-O shirt to show kids how much I care about them.”

he big day is almost here, prom of course; and with that come the many danFor anyone interested in more ingers that are associated with it- one formation about the coalition of which is underage drinking. please call (909) 423-0312.

The Colton Community Coalition for CHANGE is collaborating This article was written with with Colton High School for a seclarge contribution from Mr. Paul ond year in a row to curb underage Rasso. drinking.

So far, the coalition and high school have persisted in creating awareness to students and community members so they too can participate in spreading the message to peers and the community by participating in the “Under 21?

Think-O No Drink-O” campaign.

Colton High School students taking Graphic Communications under the instruction of Thomas Wurz, ROP department head and Instructor, created printed materials for this year’s campaign, which were distributed throughout Colton neighborhoods in a push to save lives and futures.

“I had a chance to visit Colton High School last week and I saw the bright yellow t-shirts that read Under 21?Think-O No Drink-O. Teachers, administrators, and stuPhoto/Jazmine Collins dents wore the shirts proudly and reminded students that not only is underage drinking dangerous Left to right: Coalition member, Paul Rasso; Assistant Graphbut also illegal and could cost you ics Instructor Valerie Holmes; Graphics Instructor, Tom fines up to $1,000. Let’s not forget Wurz. we have a Social Host Ordinance in our city that makes it illegal to provide a place for kids to drink and you will get fined for allowing them to drink in your property even if you didn’t provide the alcohol,” says coalition member, Paul Rasso.

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Elizabeth retired from the California Public School System where she worked as a teacher. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Lenoir City, TN. She was preceded in death by

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her husband of 72 years, Francis O. Polhamus; son, Richard Alvin Polhamus; parents, Alvin and Theresa Dowling Hanssen; brother, Alvin Hanssen, Jr., and sisters, Virginia Orewyler and Gertrude Cox. Survived by her daughters, Patricia Straling and husband, George of Gardnerville, NV, Theresa Powell and husband, Brooks of Loudon, TN; son, Eugene Francis Polhamus and wife, Bonnie of Creston, WA; 10 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; sisterin-law, Ann Marie Brislin of Downey, CA; several nieces and nephews. The family is deeply grateful to all the staff at Baptist Health Care Center in Lenoir City for the excellent and loving care they have given. The family received friends from 10 to 11 a.m.

Monday, April 28, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. A funeral mass followed at 11 a.m. with Phillip F. Straling, Bishop Emeritus, Reno, Nevada officiating. Burial followed in the Lakeview Cemetery. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City was in charge of arrangements. www.clickfuneralhome.com

Book Sale at Feldheym Central Library

he Friends of the San Bernardino Public Library are planning a used Book Sale on Saturday, May 10 2014. It will be held in the Friends’ Room located at the rear of the Norman F. Feldheym Central Library, 555 W. 6th Street in San Bernardino.

The member’s only sale is from 9 AM to 12 Noon. The public is welcome from 12 noon to 4 PM. There will be a follow-up Bag Sale on Saturday, May 17, 2014.

Everyone is welcome at the bag

sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Buy a grocery bag for only $2 and fill it up with your choice of books.

Memberships to the Friends are available at nominal cost in the library’s administration office before the sale and in the Friends’ room on the day of the sale.

“Like” “Friends of the San Bernardino Public Library” on Facebook to get a coupon for the book sale.

For more information, please call 909-381-8251 or visit sbpl.org

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Velasquez’s three-run double caps Colton comeback PHOTO/RICHARD DAWSON

Rose Velasquez hits a threerun double in the bottom of the sixth to complete a 8-7 comeback win over Sunkist League rival Kaiser on Friday, April 25.

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By Richard Dawson

olton trailed all game and had failed on several scoring opportunities throughout the game, but Rose Velasquez changed that with one swing.

With two outs and the bases loaded in the bottom of the sixth, Velasquez sent a 2-2 pitch from Kaiser pitcher Marissa Nares over the heads of the outfield and to the fence in left-center that cleared the bases and give Colton an 8-7 over Sunkist League rival Kaiser.

“I was just trying to get my mind right,” Velasquez said of her thoughts before the at-bat. “I was striking out a lot. So I just wanted

A force-play beats a sliding Colton baserunner who is out at home.

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to focus and relax myself.”

Kaiser (9-12, 4-5 League) made it interesting in the top of the seventh after Linda Garcia led off with a solo home run to make it a one-run game. Colton (8-10, 3-5) pitcher Gabby Rodriguez regrouped though and retired the next three batters to close it out.

Rodriguez suffered a rough start as Kaiser scored three runs in the first and two runs in the second to go up 5-0, but she rebounded to allow just two hits (home runs to Destiney Henderson and Garcia) over the final five innings.

“She settled in very strong,” said Colton Head Coach Joe Montes. “I was thinking about bringing in

Ramirez to close it out, but I decided to stick with Gabby and it worked out.”

The Cats committed two errors in both the second and third innings leading to four unearned runs for the Yellowjackets and make it 5-4.

“That’s what happens when you let teams linger around,” said Kaiser Head Coach John Stevens.

“It’s going to come back and bite you and it did today. Colton did a great job of coming back and staying in the game. The first couple of innings we jumped on them pretty good.”

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After a rough start, Gabby Rodriguez settled in pitched a complete-game for Colton in the win.

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Yucaipa’s Chapman shutouts REV

Mauro Owens slides home to make it 5-0 Yucaipa in the 5th.

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Blake Tuthill started for REV and allowed five runs, though none of them were earned.

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By Richard Dawson

ucaipa’s Joseph Chapman dominated during a 5-0 win over Citrus Belt League rival Redlands East Valley on Wednesday, April 23.

Chapman struck out six while tossing a three-hit shutout, retiring 10 in a row at one point, to earn his sixth win of the season.

The win avenges a loss to REV on April 3, where Chapman allowed four of the six runs he has allowed all season over 42 1/3 innings.

Yucaipa jumped out in front early as Thomas Lerouge opened the game with a single off REV starter Blake Tuthill, moved over to second after a bunt by Breyer Gayle driven home on a single by Hunter Reade to make it 1-0.

The Thunderbirds nearly got a

second run that inning, but Heade was thrown out trying to score from second on a single by Chapman.

It looked like the Wildcats might answer in the bottom of the first with two on and one out, but a strikeout and pickoff at second base ended the threat.

A close game got broke open in the top of the fifth after Cory Moore led off with a single. REV committed throwing errors on back-to-back bunt attempts, allowing Moore to score.

An intentional walk to Thomas Lerouge was followed with a sac fly by Gayle to bring in another run. A groundball error by Gayle and a wild pick-off attempt by Tuthill led to two more runs and make it 5-0.

Tuthill finished the day having allowed five runs for the Wildcats, all of them unearned, on five hits and two walks.

The win gave Yucaipa (15-5, 7-2 CBL) sole possession of first place in the CBL, but that was shortlived.

Two days later, REV (11-7. 7-2) won the decisive third game of the season series 9-3 to earn the tiebreaker edge heading into the final weeks of the season.

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Joseph Chapman tossed a three-hit shutout to lead Yucaipa in a 5-0 over Redlands East Valley on April 23.

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San Bernardino students display art at 41st annual Juried Visual Art Exhibit at Inland Center Mall

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By Jazmine Collins

he San Bernardino City Unified School District held its 41st annual Juried Visual Art Exhibit at Inland Center Mall April 22 through 24, 2014.

The district chose to display the art at the mall for it’s high degree of visibility by students and parents. “I have always felt that it is important to support creative artistic development in our schools. It is such a positive force for good. It gives the student an outlet to express their individuality whether through drawing, painting, sculpture etc. We have such talented students in the San Bernardino City Unified School District and we at Inland Center Mall have al-

ways felt it was a privilege to showcase this talent and let the community see it and let the students know they are appreciated,” stated Inland Center Mall’s Senior Marketing Manager, Terri Relf.

208 students from sixth to twelfth grade participated in the exhibit from seven different schools in the district. Students displayed their best work during the exhibit, which was judged by a team of artists and educators.

A vast array of works were displayed throughout the mall reflecting each artist’s personal style and medium of choice. Ceramics and sculptures were elegantly displayed on tables. Other works included mixed media, paintings, drawings and printmaking. “These

great works reflected the dedicated efforts of the classroom instructors, the students and the parents who encouraged and supported their students,” said SBCUSD representative, Steven Phillippi.

Students received certificates for their artwork, ranging from Best of Show, first through third place, and honorable mentions. Inland Center Mall merchants also provided gift cards as awards to students.

According to Phillippi, the school district hopes to continue to grow and develop events like this in hopes of uniting San Bernardino city schools and the community in arts appreciation and cultural awareness.

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Onlookers enjoyed a wide array of student artwork from seven schools in San Bernardino.

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Talented San Bernardino students displayed their sculptures and ceramics at the 41st annual Juried Visual Art Exhibit at Inland Center Mall.

The Wobbles Relay for Life Cruise Against Cancer is a success

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By Albert Zamora

nspite of the rain the night before The Wobbles Relay for Life Cruise Against Cancer and the City of Colton's Parks and Recreations Commissioner Paul, wife Liz & daughter CeCe Rasso felt very strongly that their show to defeat cancer will go on. And their faith shined through for the

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1st Annual Relay for Life Cruise on April 26, 2014 was off to a good start. The cruise lead by Colton Police and ending with Colton Fire started at Colton Avenue, onto Valley Blvd, north onto La Cadena, then onto C st. returning to Cesar Chavez Park where the festivities began.

With great food from sponsor El Aguila Real Restaurant in Colton Located at 865 N. Rancho. Enter-

tainment provided by local artist singer/song writer Ralph Nirvus of Sok Munky, Dee J Abel & DJ Vincent Castro, Hosting the car show Luis Villasenor . The Car Clubs in attendance were Classic Style, Early Pride, Street Life and Together Car Club. Thirty-two Cars Registered and the Best in Show Winner was Cesar Esco from Together LA Car Club with his entry 1981 Cutlass.

This was the first year that the Rasso Family are entering the Relay for Life Cancer event as Team Wobbles. Their inspiration came not only with just having good hearts and concern for others, but cancer also runs on both side of the family. Liz Rasso's mother has Stage 1 Cancer and with her cancer caught early on they can ensure a healthier cancer free living. Paul Marroquin Rasso being a strong person all around has suffered his loss of his mother to cancer twenty-one years ago.

This event exceeded the Team’s fundraising goal towards this serious diseases and looks to raise more money all the way up to the Relay for Life Event on May 17, 2014 held in the City of Colton at Colton High School

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Self-portraits and abstract paintings filled the mall’s center court, all of which were created by middle and high school students.

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Redlands hospital hosts an “Evening with the Artists”

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Original works from Rancho Cucamonga artist Angela Koenig will be displayed inside Redlands Community Hospital as part of the hospital foundation’s nonprofit art program.

By Yazmin Alvarez

he hallways inside Redlands Community Hospital aren’t the typical sterile beige-colored walls that make up most medical facilities.

“Ours are filled with art,” said Redlands Community Hospital Foundation president Zachary Tucker.

And the walls just got a little livelier thanks to five area artists and their donation of artwork to the center.

The Redlands Community Hospital Foundation recently held its annual “Evening with the Artists,” a fundraising art show benefiting the hospital foundation’s art program.

The April 25 benefit, held at the Redlands Community Hospital Stan and Ellen Weisser Education Pavilion, featured works from local artists, Aïda Schneider, Angela Koenig, Martha Cowan, Seung Lee and Ray Fedorchak.

Koenig, who is based in Rancho Cucamonga, created a special collection--Fifty Shades of Green-consisting of a variety of medium specifically for the event.

“I wanted to be organic and cre-

ate something soothing,” she said of the dozens of pieces she brought for sale.

The works were filled with vivid blues and greens and she created them to “help take people away,” she said.

Launched in 1978, previous fundraising events have brought new pieces of original work from area artists into the hospital’s collection.

Now in it’s sixth year, the collection features more than 750 works of original art and historic photographs in the Redlands Community Art collection and has brought in thousands in support of the foundation’s program.

“That’s something particularly special and unique about the (Redlands) Community Hospital,” said Tucker about the art program. “The mission of the hospital is to create a healing environment. As part of the art program, the foundation feels we can be a part of that mission by leading and managing this art program.”

The foundation hoped to raise $25,000 during the event, which would be supported through a 20 percent portion of sales from artwork, said Tucker.

2nd Annual Edward James Olmos Latino Book and Family Festival on May 3 at CSUSB

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al State San Bernardino and the John M. Pfau Library’s Latino Literacy Now project, will host the 2nd annual Edward James Olmos Latino Book and Family Festival on Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

The festival, which includes workshops, storytelling, meeting book authors and other activities, will be held at the Santos Manuel Student Union’s Events Center and Lobby.

If you have a love for books and have an interest in reading, would like to hear Latino authors speak about their books, and attend sessions on how to write and publish a book, you will not want to miss this event. Thousands of books will be given away as prizes to attendees.

The public is invited to this free full day of food and entertainment, which includes free parking in Lots D and E. Performances will start at 11 a.m., with Multicultural Music Tree, by Jose Ledesma. Maribel Puentes, Danza Azteca Tlazolteoti and Ballet Folklorico Tierra de Mi Padre. These are just a few of the

amazing performances that will be staged at the second annual event.

Bring the family and join other book lovers for reading, music and food. El Original Huichos Tacos and Carl’s Hawaiian Shaved Ice and food concessions will be on hand with budget-friendly food.

The event will bring more than 50 award-winning authors to the campus to promote literacy and education. These authors will read, make presentations and sign books. During the festivities, both young and seasoned musicians and dancers will provide cultural entertainment.

About 500 students from the San Bernardino City Unified School District will be recognized for their reading achievements, and the winners of the Latino Essay and Art Contest announced.

For more information about this event, visit www.facebook.com/IELBFF or contact Cesar Caballero, chair of the event committee at (909) 5375102. For vendor booth information, contact Iwona Contreras at 909-537-3447 or icontrer@csusb.edu.

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Artist Seung Lee shows his work to a potential buyer during the Redlands Community Hospital Foundation’s annual “Evening with the Artists” fundraising art show. The event supports the foundation’s art program that lines the hallway walls of the hospital.