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Vol 144, NO. 52
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Cemetery gathering recalls pioneer past
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Descendants of San Salvador pioneers, from left to right: Linda Gomez and her mother Pauline GomezEspinosa, Bennie Espinosa, Jr., Donna Perez, Rennie Espinosa-Garza, Laura Espinosa, and Bennie Espinosa, Sr.
By Anthony Victoria
Ronald McDonald House in Loma Linda boosts capacity with $12 million expansion
n a sun-drenched Tuesday morning at the desolate Agua Mansa Pioneer Cemetery, Bennie Espinosa gazed at photos of relatives and relics that reminded him
of his youth. His ancestors lived in San Salvador, which encompassed the two small towns of Agua Mansa and La Placita near the Santa Ana River. Espinosa’s long awaited visit to his old community--which sat within today’s Colton city
limits--brought forth emotions of joy. “I haven’t been here since I was a child,” expressed the 89-yearold. “It’s bringing back so many memories.” Espinosa’s daughter Donna Pioneer cont. on next page
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The Agua Mansa Pioneer Cemetery.
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Food Pantry distribution scheduled for Dec. 18
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ontinued collaboration between the Tzu-Chi Foundation and the San Bernardino City Unified School District brought a new mobile food pantry to help the Inland region’s low income residents. On Nov. 20 individuals who signed up for the program received a food box from the health nonprofit filled with fresh food items, such as apples, carrots, and bananas. This time around the distribution will be arranged more like a market style, people can choose and pick what they need. The event will be held on December 18 from 9am to 11am at Indian Springs High School. It will be First-Come, FirstServed and no registration needed. But recipients have to bring in their own shopping bags. The quantity Tzu Chi is preparing is the same as last time. About 500 families will be served, according to Associate Director Andrew Lin. “Tzu-Chi is goodness and compassion personified,” believes Dr. Lily Rivera. “It’s such an honor to work with people that put aside resentment and greed, put aside the fact that people take advantage of them, for their service.” The foundation in two decades has provided free health services to 20,000 people in the San Bernardino community. In April, they provided medical attention to 246 residents during a health fair at Lytle Creek Elementary School. Services provided at the clinic included: dental services, eye examinations, acupunctures, and examinations that help diagnose for serious diseases and ailments such as diabetes or cholesterol. For more information, contact Dr. Tom Rivera at (909)3831360.