Colton Courier 07 20 2017

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Vol 145, NO. 31

THIS WEEK Gloria’s Corner

Council considering increase in GFT to pay for police captain position

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By Anthony Victoria

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olton officials are considering raising the city’s annual General Fund Transfer and General Fund Reserve to help pay for police positions.

City Council members approved the hiring of a police captain during their meeting on July 13, causing them to consider ways to fund the position in upcoming years.

Finance Director Stacey Dabbs brought forth recommendations from the city’s finance committee to adjust monies within the General Fund Transfer and General Fund Reserve to address costs.

The captain post, along with suggestions to eliminate a currently vacant police support services manager position and reclassify one administrative requires adding position, $130,000 to the police department’s 2017-18 Fiscal Budget, Dabbs explained.

Dabbs said finance committee members suggested raising the annual General Fund Transfer Police cont. on next page

Ken Hubb s M emorial League wins at 3 ag e levels

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Hubbs Foundation to launch first golf tourney

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PHOTO/ANTHONY VICTORIA Councilmembers Dr. Luis Gonzalez, left, Frank Navarro, center, and Isaac Suchil, right, and David Toro, right, with Parks and Recreation Commissioner Isabel Salas at the cityʼs 130th Birthday Celebration on July 8. The City Council on July 13 approved a police captain position, which is bringing up concerns with funding.

Summer Concert Series brings diversity and enjoyment to Colton

he Ken Hubbs Foundation is holding its inaugural golf tournament July 28th, 2017 at Shandin Hills Golf Club in San Bernardino. Registration begins from 6:30-8:00 a.m.

Fee of $95 per golfer includes continental breakfast, golf and cart, range balls prior to tourney, and goody bag. Awards, raffle, silent auction to follow at Celebrities Sports Grill. Allinclusive sponsorships available from $550-$750.

The Ken Hubbs Foundation is a qualified charitable organization under the IRS, making contributions fully tax-deductible. For info: Steve Babbitt (909) 4378623/or Steve Chapman (909) 709-4578.

City talk in Español

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PHOTO/ANTHONY VICTORIA Residents dancing at Fleming Park during the opening Summer Concert Series event on Sunday July 16.

olton residents can listen to the soothing sounds of mariachi music, soul, and rock and roll by attending Summer Concert Series events at Fleming Park.

The first concert was organized Sunday by the Colton Community Services Department. Motown-inspired group The Jimmy Sterling Experience paid tribute to The Temptations and other groups by playing several of their hits for over 200 hundred people.

Beatles tribute band The BeaTunes is scheduled to perform next Sunday, July 23 followed by Latin Flair on July 30, and Suave The Band on August 6.

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l concejal Dr. Luis González invita a la comunidad para el café y para hablar sobre los eventos en la Ciudad de Colton. El primer evento para hispanohablantes está programado para agosto.

Para más información, llame al Dr. G (909) 213-3730.

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Military Banner Installations for July · Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. – Dale P. Suchil East side of the Lau-

rel Underpass

· Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 1:20 p.m. – Mark E. Suchil East side of the Laurel Underpass ·Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 1:40 p.m. – Van A. Suchil East side of the Laurel Underpass To apply for a banner, a resident must submit an application through the city manager that will be placed for review. The text of the banner must list the name of the resident, their service branch logo, and the sponsor’s name. The banner also includes the words.

from about 18.9 percent to 20 percent--the maximum amount allowed to be taken out of Electric Utility reserves--and increasing the General Fund Reserve from 10 percent to 15 percent to fund the position.

Staff will present the recommendations to the Measure D oversight committee before formulating a final proposal to the Council for approval.

Officials agreed that adding a captain to the police department will strengthen day-to-day operations and help deal with quality of life issues.

“We believed all along through the [budget] workshops that creating a captain [position] was deserving,” expressed Mayor Richard de la Rosa. “It’s not an easy decision because we’re spending more money. But public safety is an area we cannot short change.”

In his presentation Police Chief Mark Owens reiterated previous comments regarding the importance of adding a captain to his department. Owens claims adding the additional command post will bolster personnel and improve officer morale.

“By having the captain, it gives us unity of command,” Owens said. “It allows us to plan for long term goal setting, have a succession plan in place, and provide necessary training to officers coming up in command structure. It will also allow us to align our responses with leadership priorities.”

City Treasurer Aurelio de la Torre also expressed support for the finance committee’s recommendations.

“I think it shows that the Council and Mayor are good stewards for the taxpayers,” De la Torre said.

“The return you will get on the management side from the captain will be rewarding.”

For more information, contact Ana Sauseda at (909)370-5191 or asauseda@coltonca.gov.

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Couple Gloria and Juan Arrieta were attracted to the park by the R&B and Soul sounds of the Top: The Jimmy Sterling Experience Motown band playing for resJimmy Sterling Experience. “We just love their music,” explained Gloria Arrieta. “They always put idents at Fleming Park.

Bottom: Fontana resident Gilbert Chavez demonstrating his dance on a good show.” moves to the community.

Concerts from front Residents selected this year’s Summer Concert Series lineup by answering a survey, explained Recreation Coordinator Kelly Phelps. Hosting concert events provides residents “safe and amazing” entertainment that promotes local talent and businesses, Phelps surmised.

“This is truly an amazing and fun filled event,” she said. “It’s a full circle event that always has positive results.”

Adults set up lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the music, while children enjoyed arts and crafts lessons and frolicking

around the bound house.

Jimmy Sterling, whose band opened up this year’s Summer Concert Series, said he was delighted when he received an invitation to play at Fleming Park by the Colton Community Services Department. The longtime area musician said events like the Summer Concert Series help bring an awareness of the diversity and culture of the Inland Empire.

“We’re glad we could provide some soul to the City of Colton,” Sterling said. “It’s an honor for us to be here.”

Couple Gloria and Juan Arrieta were attracted to the park by the R&B and Soul sounds of the

Jimmy Sterling Experience.

“We just love their music,” explained Gloria Arrieta. “They always put on a good show.”

Gilbert Chavez, 58, of Fontana said he’s spent the last couple of weekends “getting down” at park concert events in neighboring cities. Concerts provide Chavez an avenue to be at ease and release stress.

“I’m just happy to be alive,” he said. “And I’m lucky to be dancing.”

Local DJ Carlos Alba Jr. will be also on hand to provide services to the community. All concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. and end at 9:00 p.m.

Summer Concert Series schedule July 23 The BeaTunes July 30 Latin Flair August 6 Suave The Band

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Gloria’s Corner 909.537.3374 or email: dnietogodinez@csusb.edu or web raffma.csusb.edu Now - July 31, 2017 - the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art presents Journey To The Beyond: Ancient Egyptians In The Pursuit Of Eternity at California State University, San Bernardino, 5500 University Parkway. For information on exhibits and hours of operation call: 909.537.7373.

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Exhibits, Theatre & Seminars, Workshops: Tuesdays, July 25, August 1, 8, 15 & Saturdays, July 29, August 5, 12, and 19 - the Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival presents Children’s Music Festival Workshops on Tuesdays and Saturdays during the Bowl season for children ages 4 - 12. All workshops are free and an adult must accompany children.

The workshops are from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. on Saturdays at the Redlands Community Center, 111 W. Lugonia Ave., and from 3:00 to 3:45 p.m. Tuesdays at the Mission Gables Bowl House, 168 S. Eureka.

Children will have the opportunity to interact with and learn from professional artists, many of who perform at the Bowl. No reservations or registration needed, it's on a firstcome, first-served basis.

Now - July 27 - the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art (RAFFMA) at California State University, San Bernardino opens the 47th Annual Student Art Exhibition featuring artwork from the next generation of emerging Inland Empire artists.

The exhibition demonstrates the art department's focus on developing emerging artists and designers who are professional, technically skilled, conceptually astute and innovative. For museum hours and other information call:

Now - January 7, 2018 - the Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts presents New Native: Toward New Mythologies at the Jacobs Education Gallery Center featuring more than 50 works by eleven indigenous artists.

According to curator and artist Tony Abeyta (Navajo), "We are exploring ways that traditional forms and practices, iconography and ancestral mythologies influence the expression of contemporary Native artists' modernity, technology and social priorities."

Featured artists (and tribal affiliations) include: Christi Belcourt (Metis), Gerald Clarke, Jr. (Cahuilla), Craig George (Navajo Dine), Steven Paul Judd (Kiowa/Choctaw), Monty Little (Dine), Cannupa Hanska Luger (Arikara/Hidatsa/Mandan/Lakota), Kent Monkman (Cree), Cara Romero (Chemehuevi), Diego Romero (Cochiti Pueblo), and Preston Singletary (Tlingit). Admission is free. For information and gallery hours call: 909.980.0412 or visit: malooffoundation.org Tuesday, August 1 - the Redlands Community Center is offering a free Day-Long Musical Theatre Workshop for youth 6 to 17 years of age who are interested in theatre and dance from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The workshop features the music, script and dance from "The Little Mermaid". The Center is located at 111 W. Lugonia Ave., Redlands. For information call: 909.798.7572 Save the Date:

Friday, July 21 - Colton Community Services presents Movies in the Park featuring “The Jungle Book - Live Action” at Fleming Park, 525 N. La Cadena Drive. This free community event features food vendors, arts and crafts activities and fun zone with movie presentation around 8:15 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. For information call: 909.370.6153.

Friday, July 21 - the Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival presents Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Bluegrass Band at the Bowl, 25 Grant Street at 8:00 p.m. These four very different musicians will perform Beatles tunes shaken up with infusions of bluegrass and jazz and topped off with a classical twist.

Their repertoire includes new and innovative takes on songs like …

“Here Comes the Sun,” “Eleanor Rigby,” Come Together,” and many more. There is no admission charge, seating is first-come, first-served.

For information on this performance and the whole season call: 909.793.7316 or visit: redlandsbowl.org Friday, July 21 - the San Bernardino Parks and Recreation Department presents Movies in the Park featuring “Rogue One” at Bryce E. Hanes Park, 900 North E Street. The movie begins at dusk, but children can enjoy arts and crafts activities beforehand. Movie goers are welcome to bring picnic baskets/coolers, blankets and lawn chairs. No alcohol, umbrellas, pets or glass are allowed. For information call: Matt Douglas 909.880.1362.

Sunday, July 23 - the City of Colton Community Services present Concerts in the Park featuring The Jimmy Sterling Experience: Motown 70’s Night at Fleming Park, 525 N. La Cadena Drive at 6:30 p.m. Activities start at 5:30 p.m. with DJ Services by Carlos Alba Jr. Craft vendors, food and Kid Zone will be available. Concert goers are welcome to bring blankets lawn chairs. For information call: 909.370.6153.

Sunday, July 23 - the City of Yucaipa presents Sunday at the Park Concerts at Yucaipa Community

Aguilar legislation to connect IE businesses with local job seekers

By Anthony Victoria

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ongressman Pete Aguilar (D-San Bernardino) has introduced a bill that intends to help smaller companies efficiently train employees.

The On-the-Job Training Tax Credit of 2017 plans to create a tax incentive that will help close the “skills gap” that Aguilar says currently exists between the labor force and employers. The tax credit would authorize businesses to pay up to $5,000 to train their workers.

Qualifying businesses should have a workforce of 500 or less, explained Aguilar. The Congressman also said the tax credit would be applicable to a wide-range of training programs.

Apprenticeships, industry-sponsored trainings, and instruction offered by vocational schools, community colleges, industrial/trade organizations, and labor unions are resources that can be used by companies to help strengthen and improve personnel performance. Employees that complete training programs sup-

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Congressman Pete Aguilar introduced a bill to help employers train employees. ported by the tax credit must be kept as full time workers for two years.

Aguilar first introduced the bill in 2015 after meeting with local business owners, military veterans, and community leaders.

Many expressed their concerns with the lack of skills, Aguilar explained.

“From day one we’ve been meeting with businesses to hear their concerns,” said Aguilar. “And the

one thing that continues to come up is the skills gap. This region has incredible potential. Closing the skills gap is an important way to help get our local economy back on track and put San Bernardino County residents back to work.”

According to a study conducted by the Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte in 2015, approximately 3.5 million manufacturing jobs will need to be filled in upcoming years. Of that number, only 1.5 million will be filled–leaving 2 million jobs untapped.

Dr. John Husing, Chief Economist for the Inland Empire Economic Partnership, believes helping offset the cost of training is one way the federal government can assist companies and employees.

“To ensure that the money is well spent, the idea that workers will be retained for at least two years makes great sense,” Husing said. “As an economist specializing in workforce training in a region of modestly educated workers, this is an outstanding idea that should have bipartisan support.”

Park, 349000 Oak Glen Road at 6:30 p.m. This concert features Smith Bank/Country. Food vendors and children activities are available. Concert goers are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs and to dress with the theme of the concert. For information scall: 909.790.7460.

Tuesday, July 25 - the Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival presents Tarzan, the stage musical based on the Disney film (public dress rehearsal) at the Bowl, 25 Grant Street at 8:00 p.m. This musical features Jimmy Saiz as Tarzan and Meliss Smith as Jane with music written by rock legend Phil Collins and book by Tony Award playwright David Henry Hwang.

There is no admission charge, seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. For information on this performance and the whole season call: 909.793.7316 or visit: redlandsbowl.org Wednesday, July 26 - California State University, San Bernardino presents Free Summer Wednesday Concerts featuring Renee Rojanaro and After Dark from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Lower Commons patio area. These highly versatile musicians will offer a wide range of styles including jazz, dance, swing, blues, rock ‘n’ roll, country, oldies and Motown.

There will be concession stands, and concert goers are welcome to bring picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs. There is complimentary parking in Lot D. The series also provides an opportunity for the community to donate to the university's food pantry, The Den, by bringing a non-perishable food item. For information call: 909.537.7360.

Thursday, July 27 - Inland Congregations United for Change with Common Ground for Peace plan a Peace Walk at 5:30 p.m. starting at Our Lady of Hope Parish, 6885 Del Rosa Ave., San Bernardino. This event is open to all interested in peace.

Thursday, July 27 to Sunday, July 30 - the Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival presents Tarzan the stage musical based on the Disney film at the Bowl, 25 Grant Street at 8:00 p.m. This musical features Jimmy Saiz, Tarzan and Melissa Smith, Jane with music written by rock legend Phil Collins and book by Tony Award playwright David Henry Hwang.

There is no admission charge, seating is on a first-come, firstserved basis. For information on

this performance and the whole season call: 909.793.7316 or visit: redlandsbowl.org Friday, July 28 - the San Bernardino Parks and Recreation Department presents Movies in the Park featuring “Moana” at Delmann Heights Park, 2969 N. Flores Street.

Movie begins at dusk but families may enjoy arts/crafts activities prior to the movie. Movie goers are welcome to bring picnic baskets/coolers, blankets and lawn chairs. No alcohol, umbrellas, pets or glass allowed. For information call: Matt Douglas 909.880.1362 Friday, July 28 - Colton Community Services presents Movies in the Park featuring “Lilo & Stitch” at Cesar Chavez Park, 600 Colton Ave. This free community event features food vendors, arts and crafts activities, and fun zone with movie presentation around 8:15 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs.

For information call: 909.370.6153.

Sunday, July 30 - the City of Yucaipa presents Sunday at the Park Concerts at Yucaipa Community Park, 349000 Oak Glen Road at 6:30 p.m. This concert features Strange Days/The Doors Tribute.

Food vendors and children activities are available. Concert goers are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs and to dress with the theme of the concert. For information call: 909.790.7460.

Sunday, July 30 - the City of Colton Community Services presents Concerts in the Park featuring Latin Flair: Hermosillo Mexico at Fleming Park, 525 N. La Cadena Drive at 6:30 p.m. Activities start at 5:30 p.m. with DJ Services by Carlos Alba Jr. Craft vendors, food and Kid Zone will be available. Concert goers are welcome to bring blankets and lawn chairs. For information call: 909.370.6153.

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OPINION&LETTERS

It’s eatin’ time at the OC Fair

Yazmin Alvarez

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ried peanut butter meatballs (drops mic grabs keys).

I am on my way to the OC Fair!

Now through Aug. 13, gluttons like myself can enjoy one-of-akind deep-fried foods full of goodness and heartburn as the OC Fair returns for summer 2017.

Sure there’s plenty of attractions, entertainment and new things this year at the fair like a Minivan Mashup Demolition Derby, a super-sized Ferris wheel with 36 air-conditioned cabins, and a Knights of Valour show at the Action Sports Arena with full-contact jousting.

But let’s be real now, some of us are only in it for the food.

Enough anticipation.

Here are the new crazy foods we can sink our teeth in to: For starters: •Unicorn Nitro Pop, a cotton candy ring around a colorful cup of kettle corn and whipped cream, submerged in liquid nitrogen (also available: Nitro Whip) from RCS Cowboy Kettle Corn •5-pound barbecued pig leg; bacon-wrapped Brussels sprouts, grilled on a stick with olive oil and rolled in parmesan cheese; pineapple on a stick, wrapped in bacon, grilled and rolled in parmesan cheese from Bacon A Fair •Fried peanut butter meatballs, luau chimichanga, pupu chicken, Krispy Kreme ice cream chicken sandwich from Chicken Charlie’s •Fried octopus on a stick, deep-fried ravioli on a stick from Pignotti’s Pasta

•Flamin’ Hot Cheetos on several items: pizza, Big Daddy corn dog, cheese fries, corn in a cup or on the cob from Enzo’s Pizza, Biggy’s and The Corn Shack •Maui Cowboy Ghost Pepper Cheeseburger from Tasti Burger •Corn dog with spicy buffalo sauce, served with bleu cheese dressing from Don Crutchfield corn dog stands •Sonoran hot dog and a CA burrito from Noel’s Mexican Foods •Cowboy sundae (with beans, beef and more) from Chuckwagon For desserts: •Chocolate chip cookies that come in a cone or a bucket from Cathy’s Cookies •Unicorn pineapple bomb and unicorn freeze from D&D Country Fair Cinnamon Buns •Gelato donut sandwich from Fabe’s •Mini donut sundae from Mini Donuts •Non-dairy Dippin’ Dots from JK Dots Other vendors include: Pink’s Hot Dogs, Biggy’s Meat Market, Ten Pound Buns, Corn Star, Apollo’s Greek, Carmelot, Pepe’s Mariscos, Crutchee’s Ice Cream, Enzo’s Pizza, Fresh Frys, Fried Affair, Hussong’s Cantina, Hot Dog on a Stick, Planet Popcorn, Mucho Crazy Nachos, Mustards Café, Old West Cinnamon Rolls, Texas Donuts, Vinny’s Pizza and more.

Special offers available: $3 Taste of Fair Food Get a sampling of all the fun foods for only $3 each every Thursday from noon to 4 p.m.

Fun-sized samples include funnel cake, tri-tip, lemonade, cinnamon rolls, tacos, gelato, cotton candy and more.

The 2017 OC Fair is going on now and continues through Aug. 13 with plenty of entertainment, food, rides, shopping, exhibits and more.

The Fair is open Wednesdays through Fridays from noon to midnight; Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to midnight.

For ticket pricing, a list of attractions, entertainment lineup and other fair features, visit ww.ocfair.com.

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Warehouse industry an injustice to workers, environment

I recently had the opportunity to meet with José and hear about his experience as a worker at a warehouse in the Inland Empire.

When José comes home from working a long day at the warehouse, he usually has a bad headache. He spends his day moving up to 450 boxes per hour by hand, putting physical strain on his back and knees. The work is hard, but José is happy to be employed and supporting his family, even if he has to endure the headaches.

But when he started getting nosebleeds, he began to worry.

José explained that when he first opens a newly delivered container, the whiff of chemicals is so strong he feels like collapsing to his knees with dizziness.

The warehouse has little ventilation, which means that workers breathe the polluted air all day.

José’s story is not only an example of labor issues – this is a violation of environmental justice in our community. Industries with warehouses in the Inland Empire pollute the air with toxic chemicals that are dangerous.

And the workers who are breathing this toxic air are on the front line – we need to do better for these people in our region.

The Inland Empire is home to the largest concentration of warehouse space on earth.

Roughly 85,000 warehouse workers unpack and reload items onto trucks destined for major retailers like Walmart. These workers, like José, face unsafe

and unjust work conditions every day.

Workers encounter inhumane work speeds, pollutants, high temperatures, little ventilation and intense retaliation if they complain about the conditions.

The truth is that industries like Walmart take advantage of their workers, the majority of whom are Latino and/or immigrants.

Most warehouse jobs are temporary, and provide zero health benefits for employees. Therefore workers who develop nosebleeds, headaches and breathing problems from the toxic air, end up self-medicating.

When employees choose to speak up about the negative working conditions, the warehouse claims that workers don’t have proof from a doctor that their health issue is caused by the conditions of their work environment. As a result, many workers choose to keep their head down, rather than risk getting laid off.

As the daughter of a Mexican immigrant and the partner of a former warehouse worker, I demand environmental justice in our community. The warehouse industry cannot continue to make money at the cost of our communities’ health and well-being.

The first step towards environmental justice is advocacy.

Workers need to speak up about poor health conditions taking place in warehouses. Their stories need to be heard.

The good news is that there are resources available to help people tell their stories and become advocates. The Warehouse Workers Resource Center assists workers dealing with issues of health and safety, wage theft and workers’ compensation when injured. We also serve as a community center for workers, family members and supporters interested in knowing their rights, sharing experiences, and building a movement for workers’ rights in the Inland Empire.

But in order to create sustainable change in our community, our leaders and elected officials need to defend the rights of warehouse workers in the Inland Empire.

We need policy makers to stand up to the industry and defend our most vulnerable communities.

Recently, we have seen Assemblymember Jose Medina demonstrate he cares about communities who are negatively affected by warehouses in our region.

We need more leaders like his colleague Assemblymember Freddie Rodriguez to follow suit and stand up for environmental justice for all.

Everyone in our community has the right to a safe work space, where they can breathe clean air and live a healthy life.

Veronica Alvarado Program coordinator for the Warehouse Worker Resource Center

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Colton Ken Hubbs Memorial Little League wins D-21 championships at three age levels

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Ken Hubbs Memorial Little League District 21, 10-year-old, all-star champions. From left: Steven Aguayo; Ivan Rivera; Donovan Bobadilla; Gabriel Olea; Jacob Bernales; Buddy Delgado; Noah Valdez; Frank Lobato; Tudy Chavez; David Sainz; Andrew Lozano; AJ Encinas; Benji Murguia.

By Harvey M. Kahn

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o baseball Little League in the Inland Empire has come close to past accomplishments of Colton's Ken Hubbs Memorial Little League.

It's been a long time since the Hubbs all-stars have hoisted multiple championship banners but that's what it did this season by sweeping District 21 titles in three ages groups. The Colton 10's and 13-14 year-old juniors also won the District. Colton's 11-year-olds nearly made it a sweep but lost in the championship game.

Although every age group of allstars from 9-up now competes for a state or national title, the little league majors consisting of 12year-olds are still considered kings. No little league in Riverside or San Bernardino Counties can rival the kingdom of the former Colton Empire.

In 67 years of little league history in the Inland Empire, Colton is the only one able to advance to the Little League World Series championship game in

Williamsport, PA. Then known as Colton Lion's LL, it miraculously returned to Williamsport two years later with a completely new roster.

Current Colton little league officials realize a lot has changed since those championship years of the 1950's. None were alive at the time but all have roots that go back many generations. A few are related to Ken Hubbs and all try to teach the youth about Colton's baseball tradition.

"Colton is a small community and we try to keep the fond memories of Ken Hubbs alive," said Hubbs Memorial Little League vice president Eric Castillo, who played in the league as did his boys. Castillo doubts most kids know who Ken Hubbs was. "Our board members tell them how awesome Ken Hubbs was."

Castillo recalled having Ted Housley and Danny Carrasco attend opening ceremonies in 2014.

Carrasco was on Colton's first team to travel to Williamsport.

Housley was on the second team that performed with Cy Young in

the audience.

The managers of this season's three District winning teams each have fantastic stories about their post season playoff run.

Bryce Martinez's 12-year-olds won a thrilling 8-7 game in seven innings over Hesperia to stay alive in the Sectional Tournament. His 12's went undefeated (5-0) in the District before being eliminated at Section. Bryce Martinez's son, Bryce, is a third generation player at Hubbs LL. Grandfather, Fred Martinez, played during the 1970's in the league.

"My wife, Tina, is a cousin to Ken Hubbs," noted Martinez. "My son knows about Ken Hubbs and most of the other kids know of him, too."

Juan Valdivia, manager of Colton's 13-14 Junior League allstars just missed a trip to San Jose to play for the Division championship after being eliminated Saturday by Blake Little League of Muscoy. Valdivia's team had to win three straight games to capture the District 21 championship.

Valdivia's son, Juan performed in

Words to Think About: Life-threatening experiences

Dr. Bill Abersold

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n my 89 years, I’ve experienced many exciting and interesting events and places.

For example, I’ve visited 84 countries. I’ve been on 140 cruisesmany of them as a destination lecturer.

I’ve been to six continents and been to many great cities: New York, Washington D.C., Havana, Moscow, Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London, Berlin, Cairo, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Bombay, Nairobi, Istanbul, Vancouver, Anchorage, Toronto, Bern, Sydney, Mexico City, Lima, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Venice, most of the great cities of the USA. Plus,

scores of other great cities.

Perhaps one of the most important events in my life was what I call Life Threatening Experiences.

I recall four of such experiences. I am eternally grateful to Almighty God for my survival.

The first incident happened in 1965. I became a volunteer Chaplain and therapist aboard the S.S. Hope ship. It was a medical ship that would spend one year in a third world country, providing medical aid to the needy. Hope stood for the words, Help Opportunities for People Everywhere. I was on it twice, first in Cartagena, Colombia and the second time in Tunis, Tunisia.

The life-threatening experience occurred in Colombia. In addition to surgeries and lectures aboard ship by doctors, nurses and paramedics, the ship had a smaller boat - about 30 feet long, that would go up the Magdalena River and immunize children against polio, smallpox and diphtheria.

Twelve of us went. My job was primarily as a gofer; carrying equipment. The river was narrow, and after 30 miles, we were suddenly ambushed by Colombian rebels. They forced us ashore and lined us up to kill us or hold us for ransom. With arms raised, we expected to die. Fortunately, one in our group spoke fluent Spanish

and explained our mission. To immunize THEIR children from the diseases.

The terrorists never let us out of their sight. Me especially. I didn’t know squat what I was doing. I had learned the essential Spanish.

The kids were lined up to take a pill from me. I would hold the back of their head, and smiling I would say, “Abre la boca.” Open your mouth, then I’d pop a pill in their mouth and say, “Traga.”

Swallow. And they would. At the end, I remember feeling very medical. Fortunately, we were happy to get back to the big ship. A lifethreatening event.

In 1982 John Robinson (USC football coach) and I were the keynote speakers at a Business Executive group meeting in San Francisco. I flew home from San Francisco.

It was a life-threatening experience. Thirty minutes out of Los Angeles the pilot notified us that our landing gear was not working and he expected an emergency landing. All loose luggage were stored in the restrooms. We were prepared for the crash.

As we descended to the airport, we could see dozens of firetrucks, foam on the landing strips and ambulances. It was a life-threatening Abersold, cont. on page 6

Hubbs-like fashion with a walkoff base hit against Bloomington to win to give Colton its District championship.

Colton's 10's also won its District banner in dramatic style. Manager Mark Murguia said his team was trailing 9-3 to Hesperia with two outs in the last inning.

"Their pitcher dropped a pop fly.

If he catches it, they win the championship. We then rallied for seven runs and won it." Murguia said most of his 10-year-old team was actually comprised of inexperienced nine-year-olds. Murguia acknowledged that his team fought off elimination at times by relying more on courage than skill, yet the

experience learned this season will push it ahead for the next 3-4 years.

Likewise, Murguia and coach Art Chavez both played at Ken Hubbs Memorial Little League and at Colton High School.

The only other league in the IE to earn the trip to the Little League World Series was the 1951 Jaycee Little League of San Bernardino.

Ken Hubbs played in that league in 1951 but was left off the all-star team because at the time, nineyear-olds were not allowed.

Reports say Hubbs was already hitting home runs over the fence at historic Perry Winstead Park at 7th and Waterman in San Bernardino.

Three years later, Associated Press reports show Colton attracting enormous national attention by winning its trip to the Little League World Series.

By 1954, most U.S. homes had television and KTLA was conducting daily remotes about the Colton all-stars. Most didn't have TV’s in 1951 when San Bernardino went to Williamsport.

Thus, less notoriety.

Since Colton's championship game was played against New York, it was televised nationally with hall-of-fame broadcaster Mel Allen at the mike. For one week, Colton Little League was headlined and was a lead TV news story.

Its 1954 team had an unprecedented five players eventually sign MLB contracts. Along with Hubbs, John Doty, Jerry Magness, Tom Hinkle and Norm Housley all signed pro baseball contracts.

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New program offers discount admission to San Bernardino County Museum

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Exhibits at the San Bernardino County Museum are now accessible to families of all income levels thanks to the Museum for All program. The program allows families with up to nine people admission for $1 each when they show an EBT card.

By Yazmin Alvarez

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new program at the San Bernardino County Museum is helping open the doors to learning for families of all income levels in the Inland Empire.

The museum recently announced the start of Museum for All, a signature access program of the Association of Children’s Museums and the Institute of Museums and Library Services. The museum’s participation is made possible by the San Bernardino County Museum Association and U.S. Bank.

As part of the program, families with up to nine people in a group can enter the San Bernardino County Museum in Redlands, the Victor Valley Museum in Apple Valley, and the county’s historic sites for an admission price of only Abersold, cont. from page 6 event. Prayer and anxiety prevailed. At the last minute, we were notified that the landing gear was working. Pandemonium broke loose. Relief and shouting for joy prevailed. My first action upon getting off the plane was to visit a restroom.

Another life-threatening experience for me happened in AfricaBotswana to be exact. After my retirement as a minister I went around the world. When I arrived in Kenya, Norm Osborne met me and we hired a guide and his safari truck to take us to Botswana.

Serengeti was on our agenda.

It was October, 1997 and we had seen scores of wild animals from giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeests, monkeys, rhinos and elephants at a distance.

One day our guide said he had a surprise for us. At midnight we would visit a herd of elephants. I had plenty of reservations, but I agreed to go. Norm was all for it.

The night was pitch black. We finally pulled into a forest of trees and turned off the lights. Silence, quiet and a sky filled with stars and an invisible moon.

Suddenly from the dark came a screech and a loud trumpeting. A thundering pounding of huge, lumbering feet breaking down trees and heading our way. The thundering herd of elephants.

Our guide screamed, “Let’s get

$1 each. To qualify, an EBT card from any state must be shown. The card cannot be used as admission payment.

“It can be family, it can be friends or it can even be to celebrate a birthday,” said Jennifer Reynolds, the museum's media specialist.

“We’re pleased that we've been able to keep our admission prices relatively low, but now with this program, we can offer everyone — entire families — an opportunity to experience the museum.”

And opening the doors to all family members is what Museum Director Melissa Russo is hoping the program can facilitate.

“By removing this financial barrier, we have an opportunity to provide a high quality museum experience to all children and families in our county – research shows that this exposure can help children’s social and academic dethe he** out of here.” Thank God, the engine started and we sped out of the forest with the herd close behind.

His only comment, “We got too close to the baby elephants.” You and I can only imagine what would have happened if the safari truck had not started.

My final life-threatening experience was on a wild white-water thriller. I’ve been on ten of them, most in level 3-5. It was August, but with cold weather, raging river and eight people in our raft. I was right in front of the guide.

We started into devil’s gorge. We were at the mercy of the wind and waves. Unfortunately, it hit the side wall and I was thrown head over heels out the back, grabbing the guide as I catapulted into the wild river.

I went under the rubber raft and I thought I was a goner. Suddenly the raft rammed the wall of rock again and I was thrown back into the gorge. Thank God, two of the other men grabbed my life jacket and threw me to the bottom of the raft. I was in shock-the water was freezing. At the bottom of the rapids, a fire was built and I was rubbed down-along with the guide that I had grabbed on my way out.

The group made me row to the end of our voyage to keep me moving. It was a life-threatening experience.

Amen. Selah. So be it.

velopment,” Russo said in the news release.

“But we also want to open the learning experience to all,” she said in an earlier interview. “We want parents to be involved.”

More than 150 other museums across the nation are offering qualified families visits to museums for a minimal fee, in hopes “to inspire new skills and interests, ignite creativity and enrich social connections,” the news release states.

The Museum for All program through the San Bernardino County Museum system runs through June 30, 2018.

For a list of the participating locations and historic sites, visit www.sbcounty.gov/museum.

The San Bernardino County Museum is at 2024 N. Orange Tree Lane in Redlands. To learn more about the program call 909-3072669.

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Families with an EBT card can receive $1 admission each to the San Bernardino County Museum through June 30, 2018.

Community welcomes new SB Sunset Rotary President Bricia Elawar

PHOTO COURTESY

MARIELENA SHORETT

Bricia Elawar, middle, the new president of San Bernardino Sunset Rotary, is congratulated by community well wishers: (pictured from left) Norman Nunez, San Bernardino County Sheriffʼs Department; Gloria Macias Harrison, San Bernardino Community College Trustee; Marielena Shorett, longtime friend; and Enrique Salomon Rosas, chief consul Consulmex San Bernardino.

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BUSINESS & SERVICES FINANCES

FINANCES

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