Ec 03 10 2016

e e k l y W EL CHICANo Features, Lifestyle & News You Can Use!

Vol 53, NO. 12

THIS WEEK Gloria’s Corner and Words To Think About A3 & A5

Calling All Falcons!!

A9

February Student of the Month

News in Part II: Tes timonies of the Brief Unsheltered

HOMELESS IN SAN BERNARDINO: A THREE-PART SERIES

I

S

By Anthony Victoria

Councilman facing recall effort from constituents

n San Bernardino, there are numerous spots where the homeless congregate: in front of coffee shops, restaurants, shopping centers, behind strip malls, and at parks.

an Bernardino councilmember Fred Shorett is facing stern opposition from several of his constituents.

Resident William Cioci said Tuesday that he will be circulating the petition to start the process of recalling the senior councilman. He said there has been a growing list of grievances against my councilman

Many of these individuals have had their share of hardships, and while some are transients that pass through various locations in the city, others are natives of the area.

Last week, El Chicano spoke to several homeless individuals to hear their stories and learn about their experiences. They come from different backgrounds and cultural upbringings. However, there is a commonality. There is a longing for acceptance and inclusion.

At the desolate park and in tent city--the name given to the homeless dwellings located between the Pioneer Cemetery and the El Super shopping center on 9th Street--there is a constant struggle between human survival and mental stability, according to Loretta DeWitt.

Homeless in S.B. on next page

“He’s not coming up with any good ideas or supporting the city,” said Cioci. “Not to mention he’s supporting this awful annexation plan. If my councilman doesn’t want to represent me, maybe he shouldn’t be councilman.”

Photo/anthony ViCtoRia

Lance Valadez, 42, starting a fire in preparation to make a meal for himself and a friend at Seccombe Lake Park. Valadez has been homeless for approximately two months. he said he doesn’t intend on being homeless much longer.

Currently there are 12,567 registered voters in the Fourth Ward, according to the county Registrar of Voters.

ONE SECTION, 16 PAGES

A6 A11 A12 A4 A6 A10

Bessine Littlefield-Richard sworn in as councilmember

HOW TO REACH US Inland Empire Community Newspapers

Editorial: iecn1@mac.com Advertising: sales@iecn.com

The city charter states that a councilmember that is facing a recall effort has the opportunity to publish an answer to the charges. Seven days after Cioci’s statement and Shorett’s possible answer are published, the former will have 90 days to gather signatures from 25 percent of the registered voters in Shorett’s ward (Fourth). A recall election will be held if he has enough justifiable signatures.

“This effort on behalf of some residents shows that the city leadership has not fought for the will of the people, but of the consultants and land developers,” said Cioci. “They are only paid to tell the leaders what they want to hear.”

INSIDE

Office: (909) 381-9898 Fax: (909) 384-0406

March 10, 2016

By Anthony Victoria

A16

Calendar Classifieds Legal Notices Opinion Calendar Sports

IECN

.com

tent City in San Bernardino.

Photo/Benita RodRiquez

Longtime Sixth Ward resident Bessine Littlefield-Richard has officially stepped into her new role as councilwoman. She was sworn in by Mayor Carey Davis and City Clerk Gigi Hanna on Monday March 7.

Littlefield-Richard, 53, tallied

Briefs cont. on next page

Page A2 • March 10, 2016• Inland Empire Community Newspapers • El Chicano

HOMELESS IN SAN BERNARDINO: A THREE-PART SERIES

“Do they consider us trash? That [expletive] hurts man. For a city to consider homeless people as trash, I mean, who the [expletive] are they?”

Contact the Writer

Do you like our series? Any questions or concerns?

Feel free to contact us at IECN. You may call us at (909) 381-9898. To reach El Chicano Writer Anthony Victoria, call at (909) 637-6369.

--Homeless San Bernardino resident Philip Armijo on the community’s perception of homeless individuals.

ment and city leaders hold a negative view of homeless individuals. Armijo shared a recent experience he had with a San Bernardino Police officer as he woke up one morning.

“I set up my tent under the gazebo because of the rain. I was packing up my stuff when a cop walks up,” he said. “He walks up to my tent and says [in a loud voice], ‘Whose tent is this? Pack your [expletive] and get out of here. I’m coming back in two hours. If you’re still here, you’re going to jail.’”

PHOTO/LIZZETTE OLIVAS

Philip Armijo, 52, has been in and out of institutions since he was 15-years-old. He currently lives at Seccombe Lake Park in San Bernardino. Armijo said he and other homeless have been harassed by law enforcement.

Homeless in S.B. cont.

been unable to receive employ“I’ve been in and out of prison ment because of his criminal back“A lot of us are just aiming to get numerous times since then,” he ground. by and through these hard times,” said the 53-year-old mother of six. said in a melancholy tone.

“After she passed away, I tried “The city’s current condition is so Despite his constant run ins with living with my daughter, but it just bad, it only takes for the loss of the law because of his gang indidn’t work out you know,” he that paycheck to have one go volvement, Armijo graduated from said.

“She has her set way of livunder. The average person could San Gorgonio High School in ing.

Coming from a prison life of very well be homeless.”

1982. He said he was released being locked up, it’s hard losing from prison about a year ago. someone you love five weeks after ‘Are we not human?’

Shortly after, his mother passed you’ve been released.”

Philip Armijo was incarcerated at away, leaving him without shelter The 52-year-old explained he is the Fred C. Nelles Youth Correc- and support. unaware of the political and social tional Facility when his mother Armijo, who is of Apache and issues affecting San Bernardino, moved to San Bernardino in 1979.

Cahuilla native descent, said he’s but is convinced that law enforceHe was 15-years-old.

happy. I am thankful for the help, are removing blight and keeping the endorsements, and contribu- the streets safe for residents. up 648 votes (65-percent) to tions I received from the commuWilliams’ 353 votes in last nity. Everyone stepped up and San Manuel Makes $200,000 month’s recall election. helped out.”

Contribution To Alliance For Education “At first I was a little numb,” ex- The current supervisor for the plained Littlefield-Richard during San Bernardino County Workforce The San Manuel Band of Misan interview with IECN last Development department said her sion Indians donated $200,000 to month. “But now I’m excited and short term goals for the sixth ward the San Bernardino County Super-

Briefs cont.

After telling his story, Armijo glanced over and asked a question: “Do they consider us trash?”

He looked down, shook his head, and proceeded to get up in a fast motion. With tears in his eyes, Armijo said in a booming voice, “That [expletive] hurts man. For a city to consider homeless people as trash, I mean, who the [expletive] are they?”

A man on a mission

Lance Valadez, 42, was attempting to start a fire to cook some Top Ramen soup for himself and his housemate when IECN confronted him on March 6. He said he has been homeless for approximately two months.

The man from Boyle Heights said he began working at the AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care center on Waterman Avenue with his father right after graduating from Roosevelt High School in 1991. He was 18-yearsold.

“During my high school years I would help my uncle and dad at the shop,” he said. “It got me prepared to work. If you let a kid rest

intendent of Schools’ Alliance for Education to fund the Cultivating Innovation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Schools program.

after high school, they get lazy.

It’s made me mechanically inclined.”

He discharged from parole in 2009, after serving 13 months in state prison for forgery and grand theft. Since then, he has moved from family household to household, trying to find a steady foundation to rebuild his life. Valadez explained that he has the option to have shelter, but has chosen to live on the streets to remain close to his father and his daughter, Cheyenne Rose.

“I know there was no room for me,” said Valadez when he went to his parent’s home after being discharged from prison. “My parents were in their twilight years, and my mom was a two-striker.

They wanted to be alone.”

Valadez said he struggles to receive the respect of his family members. Many of them frown upon his situation--criticizing him for being unemployed.

“It kills me inside,” said Valadez.

“I don’t understand how my sister could allow for people to kick me to the curb. It is what it is. I figured they would try to help me and motivate me to get a job.”

Valadez said he doesn’t plan being on the streets much longer.

He intends on continuing to search for work and find a place to live in the city in hopes of maintaining a secure hold on his life.

“There are a lot of things that I have dealt with in the last three years,” he said. “I lost my mother, my father almost wanted to go, and I’ve been away from my daughter. I need to do improve for her.”

for the annual Auto Club Speedway STEM Day, serving close to 500 students each year. It also will support the STEMapalooza student event that provides college and career opportunities through This contribution will provide re- hands-on STEM exploration. sources to support STEM programs across the county during the Dan Evans contributed to this next two years, including support report.

Gloria’s Corner

Gloria Macias Harrison

Bernardino County presents the 2016 Poverty Symposium at California State University San Bernardino from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This free event features keynote speaker Sasha Abramsky, a New York best selling author of several books on poverty. The purpose of the Symposium is to exthe socioeconomic amine challenges facing San Bernardino County and to take an in-depth look at poverty and proven strategies to expand economic opportunity for all residents. Registration information at 909.723.1514 or www.capsbc.org/2016PovertySymposium or info@capssbc.org

Inland Empire Community Newspapers • March 10, 2016 • Page A3

have generously contributed to Wednesday, March 30 - Latino make Catholic education available Education & Advocacy Days to area students. For ticket and to (LEAD) Summit at California State University, San Bernardino.

RSVP call 909.886.4659.

For information: http:/leadsumSaturday, March 26 - the City mit.csusb.edu of Colton Community Services Department and the Electric De- Coming in April: partment present their Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Earth Day Saturday, April 2 - the Chicano Celebration. This free event starts Latino Caucus presents the Cesar at 10 a.m. with an Easter Egg Hunt Chavez 5th Annual Memorial for babies to 13 year olds at 10:30 Luncheon at the Colton First Asa.m. at Rich Dauer Park, 955 Tor- sembly of God Hall, 450 W. Citrey Pines Dr., Colton. The event rus, Colton. Keynote Speaker for which ends at 1 p.m. features this event is California Senate games, crafts, photo booth, President Pro Tempore, the Honjumpers, entertainment plus infor- orable Kevin de Leon. For sponmation on energy and water con- sorship and ticket information call servation, recycling, giveaways George Aguilar at 951.906.3130 email and more. For information call or chicanolatinocaucus@aol.com 909.370.6153

Saturday, March 26 - Image Church will hold its 9th Annual Easter Eggstravaganza from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Palm Elementary School, 6565 Palm Ave. San Bernardino. This free event is for children ages 11 and under and will feature 15,000 eggs. In addition children will enjoy crafts, an Easter skirt, Scruffy the Easter Friday, March 11 - State Sena- Bunny and of course an Egg hunt tor Connie Leyva is sponsoring separated by age groups. For inforthe 2016 Young Women's Leader- mation call 909.887.0604 ship Conference from 8 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Jesse Turner Com- Saturday, March 26 - the San munity Center, 15556 Summit Bernardino Symphony presents Ave., Fontana. The free conference Masterwork Melange, a concert will feature panels on education, from the whimsical to the subcivic engagement and leadership, lime... a concert to excite the a college resource fair and com- senses featuring the Hansel and munity resources booths. A light Gretel Prelude by Englebert continental breakfast and lunch Humperdinck, Symphony No. 9 by will be provided. For information Dimitri Shostakoich, and Piano contact Vanessa Wiarco at Concerto No. 2 with Rufus Choi, 909.591.7016 or email piano. Performance starts at 7:30 vanessa.wairco@sen.ca.gov p.m. with a pre-concert lecture an hour before at the California TheWednesday, March 16 - the atre of the Performing Arts, 562 W. Colton Chamber of Commerce 4th Street, San Bernardino. For inpresents Tri City Mega Mixer from formation and tickets call 5 to 8 p.m. at Ashley Furniture 855 909.381.5388 or online at Ashley Way, Colton, CA. For ven- www.sanbernardinosymphony.org dor booth information call Chetay or in person at the Symphony ofCatalano 909.825.2222 fice, 198 N. Arrowhead Ave., San Bernardino Thursday, March 17 - the Inland Congregations United for Change present Common Ground for Peace - Night Walk Pray to Reduce Gun Violence at 4 p.m. Starting point is St. Anthony's Parish, 1640 Western Ave. and will end at St. Paul AME, 2050 N. Mt. Vernon, San Bernardino. For information on this gathering of faith and community leaders call 909.253.9147.

Read, Read, Read: As we celebrate Read Across America this month let's not forget the tremendous service provided by our public libraries. As a child my father emphasized the importance of reading and saved so he could buy my sister and I a book each with our names in the inside cover. We treasured them. Because the family did not have many resources we made use of the public library. That’s where I discovered mythology, history, and explorers of all types and of course fiction especially science fiction. So this month we are ensuring that our young family members have access to books of their choosing by supplying them with gift cards to Barnes and Noble. Also we have been making a great sacrifice and reviewing our books (too, too many) so they can be donated to our library for its book sales.

Check your local library for dates and times of these sales. The Friends of the San Bernardino Public Library will hold a sale this Saturday, March 13 from noon to 4p.m. at the Feldheym Central Library, 555 W. 6th. Over 10,000 books are available for $1 or less great bargains to be had and a Saturday, March 19 - the Wobwonderful way to explore different bles present the 3rd Annual Cruise topics and authors.

Against Cancer 2016 at Veterans Park, 290 East O Street, Colton.

The Car Show runs from 11 a.m.

Save the Date: to 6 p.m. and will feature entertainment, opportunity drawings, Now to March 31 - the Inland vendors, food and trophies. The Empire Latino Art Association show is open to all car clubs, solo presents Fiesta de Artes at the Na- riders, motorcycles, bikes and pedtional Orange Show Art Gallery, dle cars. For registration informa689 East E Street, San Bernardino. tion call Liz at 909.319.3340 or For information a and Gallery Paul at 909.227.4616 hours call Bob Chairez 909.659.8734 Saturday, March 19, - Fundraising Gala Dinner and Auction- Live Friday, March 11 - San from Crafton it’s Saturday Night Bernardino Generation Now pres- from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the new ents "Spirit & Arts" from 6 to 9 Crafton Hills College Center. For p.m. at the Garcia Center for the i n f o r m a t i o n : Arts, 526 W. 11th St. San www.craftonhills.edu/foundation Bernardino. Entry fee includes creative space, paint and supplies Saturday, March 19 - Aquinas and wine and appetizers. Partici- High School will celebrate its 60th pants must 21 years of age. For in- Anniversary at its Scholarship formation visit Dinner at the schools campus, www.sbgenerationnow.com 2772 N. Sterling Ave., San Bernardino at 6 p.m. This semiFriday, March 11 - Community formal event will honor distinAction Partnership of San guished alumni and those who

by Hilton in Ontario. For information call 909.886.2994

Saturday, April 23 - the Rialto School District presents "Putin on the Ritz" at Amina Carter High School from 6 to 9 p.m. This annual program highlights the performing arts talents of students in Rialto School District while raising funds for the district's arts programs. For more information, please call (909) 820-7700 ext.

2123.

Monday, April 25 - the Colton Chamber of Commerce presents its Annual Golf Classic at the Arrowhead Country Club, 3433 Parkside Drive, San Bernardino.

Registration starts at 8 a.m. with Shotgun Start at 10 a.m. For information contact Chetay Catalano: Wednesday, April 6 - the 909.825.2222 County of San Bernardino presents the 2016 State of The County Saturday, April 30 - the Assisevent at Citizens Business Bank tance League of San Bernardino Arena starting at 3 p.m. with reg- presents the 55th Annual Signature istration and program slated to Headdress Ball, The Ballroom begin at 3:30 p.m. Featured panel Blitz at the National Orange Show, speakers include: Kirk R. John- 689 S. E Street, San Bernardino. son, Executive Vice President There are two performances, matiWatson Land Company; Wilber nee event starting at 9:45 a.m. and Smith, Founder Green Law Part- an evening Gala beginning at 5:30 ners; Randall Lewis, Executive p.m. For sponsorship and ticket inVice President, Lewis Operating formation call 909.792.8460 or Group of Companies; and Russ 949.494.3513 Beecher, Director of Acquisitions, Principal Real Estate Investors.

For information call Monique Carter 909.387.4437 or email monique.Carter@eda.sbcounty.gov Quote: Friday, April 15 - the San "It is better to light a candle than Bernardino Valley College Foun- curse the darkness" dation presents its 6th Annual -Eleanor Roosevelt SBVC Athletics Golf Tournament at the Arrowhead Country Club, 3433 Parkside Drive, San Bernardino. Registration starts at noon with Shotgun start at 1 p.m.

For sponsorship and registration information call: 909.384.4471 or register on line at www.sbvcfoundation.org To submit an event or info to Friday, April 15 - Time for Gloria’s Corner please email Change (TFCF) 13th Annual Gala gloharrison@me.com from 6 to 9 p.m. at the DoubleTree

SBCoFD Reminds You to Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries S

unday, March 13 is Daylight Saving Time. It’s time to “spring forward” one hour. You know what that means, change your clocks, and change your batteries!

While phones, computers, and tablets may change themselves, it’s up to you to keep yourself and your family safe by changing your smoke alarm batteries.

Working smoke alarms save lives, that tell-tale beeping can get everyone out safely and avoid tragedy.

Three out of five home deaths resulted from fires with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. This is especially important if someone in your home smokes. Fires caused by smoking materials like cigarettes are the leading cause of fire-related deaths; accounting for 23% of all fatalities (Source: NFPA, U.S. Home Structure Fires).

An alarm should be installed on

every floor of your home, in every bedroom, and outside of all sleeping areas.

Here are some tips to installing smoke alarms: Best place to mount your smoke alarm is on the ceiling Keep smoke alarms at least 4-6 inches away from the nearest wall Always test your newly installed smoke alarm If you cannot mount the alarm on the ceiling, install it high on the wall 4-12 inches from the ceiling It’s simple: the more alarms you have, the greater your chances are of surviving a fire. Don’t skimp

on smoke alarms around the home! However, just installing a smoke alarm is NOT enough. It needs to be tested monthly and the batteries changed every year.

As well as working smoke alarms, every household should have an evacuation plan. Practice it! Make sure everyone knows how to get out and where to meet.

Never go back inside a burning building! If someone is missing, inform the dispatcher when you call 911. Firefighters have the proper training to perform rescues.

A working smoke alarm can decrease a family’s risk of dying in a fire by nearly 50 percent. Batteries from household smoke alarms may be recycled at your nearest household hazardous waste recycling facility.

For a list of household hazardous waste locations and additional fire safety information, visit www.sbcfire.org.

OPINION&LETTERS Page A4 • March 10, 2016 • Inland Empire Community Newspapers

of African Americans, due to the effects of slavery.

By George Payne

Slavery and Reconciliation Can the scars of slavery be healed through the truth?

T

he year 2015 was a tumultuous one, to say the least.

Police involved shootings appeared to be at an all-time high, with similar narratives-a white cop shoots, and often kills, a black man. The Black Lives Matter movement spread across the nation in response to not only these events, but the years of oppression that preceded these events as well.

As America heads into 2016, with not only the scars of last year still fresh, but also the still open wounds in African American society from the hundreds of years of structural oppression, how can we as a country begin to heal?

The only way, in my opinion, is through the truth-a true understanding as to why one race, class, and gender, believes it to be superior to the other(s), and the reason for the push back against changing it-in America’s case it’s white privilege. The clear and common way to explain it is that slavery and segregation placed people into positions of power, and they just maintained these positions of power throughout history.

But this way of thinking lets people, particularly white people today, off the hook. It ignores the racial issues that persist. Providing a more logical explanation provides more of solid argumentthe theory of social dominance explains the dominant social group and a subordinate social group, so in America, the dominant social group in society is white, whereas the subordinate social group is that of minorities, particularly that

The truth, I believe, is one of the reparations that Ta Nehisi Coates argues for in his piece The Case for Reparations. He uses several stories of African Americans and slaves as evidence of the truth that isn’t told today what actually on slave plantations and the effects that can be seen today. A truth commission would most likely be the best way of doing so. Truth commissions look into the historical context of an event, and determining the best course of action in terms of reparations. While a monetary value is the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of reparations, it gives the appearance of applying a Band-Aid to a wound that requires surgery.

The truth commission, while it could define a monetary value for African Americans that were affected by the after-effects of slavery, money isn’t the answer to everything-perhaps it could create several programs that help the African American community reach an economic level equal to that of the dominant social class.

The creation of a psychiatric group that can help heal those personally affected by slavery is another possibility. Educating the general American public on the true effects of slavery and what it has created in our society would be one of the main goals of the truth commission, among others.

While some would argue that any type of reparations would be highly divisive and what of other minorities that suffered from oppression, as well as the likelihood it would be incredibly difficult to know where to begin. However, slavery and the segregation that followed are old and engrained deep into our country’s history.

Why not start with something difficult, a societal structure that has been rooted deep in American society with its effects reaching deep into today?

As John Kennedy said “We do these things not because they are easy, but because they are hard.” It will be difficult, emotional, and will require a lot of time. But it doesn’t mean we shouldn’t start anywhere. African Americans have been chained by the history of slavery, scarred by segregation, and crushed by the social structures that have gave rise to both, and I couldn’t help but remember a line from John, 8:32. “Then you will know the truth, and the truth shall set you free.” And that couldn’t be closer to the truth.

YOUR COMMUNITY COMMENTARY!

All letters must be signed. Please include your name, address & phone number for verification purposes only. Anonymous letters will not be printed.

Honoring our Friends in Blue

On December 2, 2015 San Bernardino County came under attack by an evil act of terrorism, an act that was halted by the brave men and women in law enforcement.

The terrorists were put down because our friends in uniform had the best equipment available to them, including armored personnel vehicles, and were welltrained to use it. The armored vehicles used on that fateful day were purchased by monies from the Sheriff Department’s asset seizures. Law enforcement officers also had helicopter capabilities to transport injured victims from the horrifying scene to local hospitals with the help of the Military Surplus 1033 Program.

A shelter case management teach how to get back in the work force.mental health care aftercare not a quick fix like a motel for a day or to but work with the person to live in today's society the shel-

Personally, I like the idea of Home First Initiatives. They do well on small scale, but LA trying to tackle it with such a large homeless population seems insurmountable. It should be tried somewhere like San Bernardino because we're in between small town and major city living. Besides, it seems to cost more to manage homeless populations than it does to house them. We have so many vacant "For Sale/Lease" buildings that the city could take over or lease. Convert many to studio and small family transitional housing using local businesses and trade skill training programs (revenue and OJT).

UCR, SBVC, CHC, and CSUSB all have psych and HR students who could need internships with the city, so they could provide mental health and job training services. They also have child development students at all levels who need to do Practicums or needs jobs, so there's a childcare, tutoring, and potential parenting skills source for homeless families

(909) 381-9898 • FAX 384-0406

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 110, Colton, CA 92324 • Office Location: 1809 Commercenter West, San Bernardino, CA Letters are printed in the order they are 92408 received and are subject to editing for clarity.

Deadline is Tuesdays at noon. Readers may also submit their perspectives online at iecn1@mac.com • For advertising inquiries email sales@iecn.com Colton Courier

Gloria Macías Harrison Bill Harrison Co-Publisher General Manager Diana Harrison Martinez Managing Editor Diana Harrison Martinez Community News Editor Yazmin Alvarez Community News Editor Anthony Victoria Advertising/Classified Sales Bruce Martinez

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.

Legal Advertising & Receptionist

Established 1910.

Established 1876.

RIALTO RECORD

Denise Berver Published weekly on Thursday.

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.

Inland Empire Weekly Established 2005.

There are many lessons to be learned from that tragic day but one that stood out from the rest is blue lives matter. Law enforcement officers from various local departments came together for one common goal; to protect the people of this county.

We call them heroes. Every day of the year our law enforcement professionals serve the people of this county with great integrity and courage. For that, we express our sincerest gratitude. However, we need to be able to do more.

We need to make sure our law enforcement officers have all the necessary tools to help them do their job on a daily basis and in times of extreme duress, that includes giving them the pay they

deserve. Our friends in uniform have proven when it counts the most that they are the best of the best. Their compensation should mirror the high risk job that they are exposed to every day.

If we really believe in honoring our friends in blue, then we need to begin to show it. It is time that we properly thanked our brave men and women in law enforcement for serving and protecting the people of this great county.

James Ramos, Chairman

San Bernardino County, Third Supervisorial District

We Asked Readers What do you believe are solutions to the homeless problem?

IECNInland Empire Community Newspapers

Publisher

Views expressed in Opinion & Letters do not necessarily reflect the views of IECN

Published weekly on Thursday.

Adjudicated as a newspaper of gen- As a community newspaper of Fictitious Business Name Danielle Vasquez eral circulation by the Superior Court general circulation. & Accounting of San Bernardino County, State of Graphic Artist/Web Mgr. Michael Segura CI RCULAT IO N California, case #26583 and thereVERIFICATION BDM I Circulation nterprises fore qualified to publish legal notices.

OF CALIFOR-

Inland Empire Community Newspapers Colton Courier • RIALTO RECORD El Chicano • Inland Empire Weekly

We are award-winning newspapers, having been so recognized by the Inland Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists In addition to mail subscriptions a combined total of 20,000 copies are distributed to approximately 400 locations in Redlands, Mentone, Highland, San Bernardino, Colton, Rialto, Bloomington, Grand Terrace Loma Linda, Moreno Valley, Riverside

ters they do have treat people like enjoy. The solutions isn't to run the dogs food is slop also salvation homeless out of town but help army shelter is trash and I no they them Teamsoul.org got money I will continue to feed Carrie Walker, in the parks hand out hygiene and San Bernardino clothes food they can eat and

while the parents are getting job training, mental health and life skills. High school ROP students need training too, so they could do things such as assist culinary arts students in teaching cooking classes on a food stamp budget.

With an address and support system, these families can apply for jobs, even some of the programs like Water Technology at SBVC and STEM fields. And since homelessness (especially in a minority dense area) tends to carry with it a feminization of poverty, we'd be putting more minorities and women (especially single mothers) into STEM fields, job training programs and helping them get back on their feet.

Obviously it would take serious coordination and a concerted effort by the city, police, nonprofits, DCFS, colleges, the VA, and the high schools, but if everyone worked together and had a point of contact and liaison for each place, I think it could be done. It would build symbiotic relationships between major agencies and partners in the city and create a network

that would catch our citizens when they fall.

However, I do not believe homelessness will be eradicated. Many homeless veterans are homeless because they struggle with mental health issues that may impact their ability to be indoors, interact with other people or hold down a job.

In Yucca Valley (for instance) a man named River Don ran a shelter for the homeless from his own house. He spent at least 15 years homeless after his experience in the Vietnam war, struggled with alcoholism, and was not able to effectively parent because his PTSD and trauma were too much. Foster children, abused children, children experiencing trauma at home or living in gang territories experience the same PTSD and trauma.

Without mental health and a support system, the problem is a selffulfilling cycle.

Amelia Sinclair, San Bernardino

E-mail us your opinions, photos, announcements to iecn1@mac.com.

Letters limited to 500 words. www.iecn.com

Inland Empire Community Newspapers • March 10, 2016 • Page A5

Words to Think About: The Beauty of the Dominica

M

By G. W. Abersold Ph.D.

Retraction to March 3, 2016 “Words to Think About:

It has come to my attention that I made an error in my article about Carl Sandburg. He did NOT write the poem, “Mending Fences.” It was written by Robert Frost.

I apologize profusely. The two sources I relied upon for my information were wrong.

Many thanks.

G. W. Abersold

y favorite of all the Caribbean islands is Dominica. It is wild, forested, and mountainous and hasn’t changed much since Columbus first saw it on November 3, 1493. He named it “Dominica” in honor of “The Lord’s Day.” The citizenry proudly assert that it is the only island that Columbus would recognize today. Unlike other Caribbean islands the geography hasn’t changed much in over 500 years.

The Honorable Roosevelt B. Douglas, Prime Minister, puts it this way: “From sunrise to sunset, Dominica presents a magnificent palette of color and an endless array of beauty...Mother Nature has blessed our country with remarkable mountain ranges, towering waterfalls, pristine rivers and spectacular attractions. Our country is a land of unique experiences, inspiring scenery and memorable activities-above and below the sea.” I agree with him completely.

One of the many reasons I like Dominica is the position of cruise ships in the main city of Roseau.

Ships dock in the very center of

town. Very much like Nassau in Bermuda and Juneau and Ketchikan in Alaska.

The entire island is only 29 miles long by 16 miles wide. With a population of 75,000, it lies between Guadeloupe to the north and Martinique to the south.

Most of the inhabitants are descendants from Africa. They engage in farming in a limited way because of the rugged terrain.

Tourism and crafts are the main industries.

Directly across the street from the ship’s gangway is the center of town. The double story building is the Tourism Center. The entrance was surrounded by “pushers.” Not drugs but taxi drivers hustling for tourists to visit the countryside.

Next to Cartagena, Colombia they are the most aggressive in the Caribbean.

Directly in back of the Center was the local flea market. Every kind of craft imaginable was for sale. It was there that Stella and I met Gweneth Jules Moorehouse.

What a dynamic and intelligent woman.

She possesses dual citizenship. A citizen of the U.S. and also of Do-

minica. She lived in Boston for fifteen years and was a school teacher. She speaks perfect English. After the death of her husband, she raised her children by herself and returned to Dominica.

Her booth and supply of artifacts was the best in the market. When asked about why she preferred Dominica she said, “I love the people.

They are genuine. And I love the mountains and the countryside.”

A significant part of the panorama of Dominica is the picture of the Caribs, the last indigenous people in the Caribbean. The Caribs were the warlike people that swept over the islands. They came from the Orinoco River Valley in South America.

Today the last of them are settled in eight villages sprawled across 3,782 acres on the east coast of Dominica. Only about 3500 of them remain. Most of them exist by cultivating the land to grow bananas, coconuts and to fish.

They also provide a living by making baskets and carving canoes. Some of their ancient practices are still performed. These are expressed in dances, dress and body designs. While there has

been a growing identity with other people, the Caribs are still very much a dynamic, separate civilization from antiquity.

One writer has described the island like this: “Dominica’s rugged, yet peaceful, interior arouses everyone’s sense of adventure.

Mountains rise to the clouds. Rich green valleys span as far as the eye can see. Cool clear rivers invite a pair of tired feet. Waterfalls cascade down the Mountain side, making a thunderous sound. Great trees stand straight and tall.”

In addition to all of this is another scene that captures the senses. Dominica has the most vivid and complete rainbows you have ever seen. The colors are clear without diffusion. They speak of promise and reflect the beauty of this unique island. Don’t expect beaches of soft sand. They just aren’t there. But a land as previously described is there for the viewing.

The closest place that I can think of to Dominica is Kwai, Hawaii.

Amen. Selah. So be it.

Report: Unemployment rate dips in I.E.

T

By MJ Duncan

he economic climate in Southern California is improving, cites the California Employment Development Department in data released earlier this week. The unemployment rate declined to 5.8%, down 1.5% over the past year.

According to Christopher Thornberg, Director of the UC Riverside Center for Economic Forecasting and Development at the School of Business Administration, regional economic growth has occurred at a faster rate than previously estimated.

“The Inland Empire is the primary margin for growth out there,” said Thornberg. “The reluctance to grow in the coastal areas leads clearly to growth in the Inland region when the economy begins to recover.”

EDD statistics show the Inland Southern California industry sectors that grew more than previously estimated include the Transportation and Warehouse sector (3.2% to 11.5%), the Management sector (2.2% to 6.7%), and the Health Care sector (0.1% to 4.5%). There was a decline in some sectors such as the Administrative Support which decreased from 5.5% to -7.6%.

“Today’s numbers are a lot better than in years past,” Thornberg said. “There is a broader mix of jobs including professional services, health care and manufacturing.”

The EDD also released their annual benchmark revision of all the state’s employment numbers from 2000 to 2015, which are reviewed in a monthly report compiled and adjusted seasonally by UC Riverside’s School of Business Administration Center for Economic Forecasting and Development.

Those revisions show that total payroll job estimates in Inland Southern California were 21,800

positions higher in December 2015 than previous estimates, while year-over-year growth remained the same at 3.6%. Inland Southern California appears to be creating ample local job opportunities evidenced with payroll employment growing by 46,300 and household employment by over 38,000.

The two fastest growing sectors in Inland Southern California in absolute terms last month were Administrative Support (adding 1,170 jobs) and Finance and Insurance (320 more jobs). Additionally, the Manufacturing and Management sectors were other highlights for the region. The broad range of sectors exhibiting growth indicates that job opportunities grew across a range of wage categories and skill levels.

The two sectors posting the largest declines in absolute terms were the Transportation and Warehousing (less 1,130 jobs) and Health Care (less 830 jobs) sectors. The Leisure and Hospitality, and Government sectors

Photo courtesy UC Riverside The California Employment Development Department data released earlier this week shows the unemployment rate declined to 5.8%, down 1.5% over the past year. The broad range of industry sectors exhibiting growth indicates that job opportunities grew across a range of wage categories and skill levels. also showed declines in payrolls in January.

According to the UCR Employment Report, overall the Inland

Southern California economy continues to be one of the state’s leading growth areas. In percentage terms, Inland Southern Cali-

fornia (+3.6%) was just the 10th fastest growing region in the state.

Page A6 • March 10, 2016 • Inland Empire Community Newspapers

C

Calendar

We are reaching out to you to join our growing family of Foster Parents. Come to our orientation session and learn how you can make a difference and share the love. We offer Pre-Certification Training.24-7 Professional Staff Support. Monthly stipends from $877.00-$1048.00. Call Maria at (909) 890-4008 to serve a seat.

Colton: First and third Tuesday, Orientation and training are ongo6 p.m.; 650 N. La Cadena Dr. ing. New classes start monthly. Se Highland: Second and fourth habla espanol.

Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 27215 Base Line.

No meetings in August.

Loma Linda: Second and fourth Tuesday, 7 p.m. (check city Web site as dates are subject to change); 25541 Barton Rd. Redlands: First and third Tues- The Democratic Luncheon Club of San Bernardino meet at 12:15 day, 6 p.m.; 35 Cajon St. Rialto: Second and fourth Tues- on Fridays at Club Headquarters, 136 Carousel Mall (near the cenday, 6 p.m.; 150 S. Palm Ave. San Bernardino: First and third tral glass elevator) in San Bernardino.

Monday, 3 p.m.; 300 N. “D” St. Speaker Schedule: fternoon Delight 3/11-Eloise Gomez Reyes, Candidate, 47th AD Dance Socials 3/19-SAVE THE DATE; Saturday 3/19 Arrowhead Country All seniors, couples and singles, Club, Installation Banquet 2016. welcome at free dance socials. FEATURING ELECTED Los Opportunity to make new friends Angeles City Attorney Mike and remember music of our youth. Feuer. Other invited guests inJoslyn Senior Center: First and clude Former LA Mayor Antosecond Tuesday 2 p.m., 21 Grant nio Villaraigosa. Saturday March 19 at Noon. Doors open St., Redlands (909) 798-7550. at 11:30. Tables of 8: $250 inRedlands Community Center: Every third Friday 2 p.m., 111 Lu- cludes recognition in program gonia Ave., Redlands (909) 798- Grand Event Sponsor: $2000 includes two tables of 8, ½ page ad 7572.

Highland Senior Center: Every in program and recognition on fourth Tuesday 2 p.m., 3102 E. social media and website Highland Ave., Highland (909) Benefactor: $1000 includes two tables of 8, ½ page ad in pro862-8104. gram and recognition on social hildren’s Way mediaBlue Sponsor: $500 inFoster Family & cludes table of 8, ad in program and recognition on social media

ity Council Meetings

D

emocratic Luncheon Club of San Bernardino

A

TICKETS: $35 or two for $65.

Mail checks with names of guests to Democratic Luncheon Club, P.O. Box 451, San Bernardino 92402. Must be received by March 15. For questions or to RSVP by March 15, email David Raley at voteraley@aol.com or leave a message at 909.798.9248 Visit us at www.sbdems.com or our new Facebook page at www.facebook/SBDems.

B

allet Folklorico Cultural Classes

Mondays 5:30-6:30 5-11yrs, Mondays 6:30-8:30 11-adult. No charge. 951-233-7027. Knights of Columbus, 740 Pennsylvania St., Colton, Ca.

A

RMC weekly Farmer’s Market

Wednesdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in front of the hospital. Stop by on your lunch break for certified fresh produce and artisan breads. ARMC partners with the Southland Farmers Market Association on the weekly market to help promote health and wellness to the community.

T

ri City Mega Mixer

A

more information please contact Chetay Catalano Executive Director at the Colton Chamber of Commerce (909) 825-2222.

Easter nnual Eggstravaganza

Saturday, March 26 at 9:45 am. . Imagine Church in North San Bernardino will hold its 9th Annual Easter Eggstravaganza for children, ages 11 and under, from 10 am to 12 pm at Palm Avenue Elementary School, 6565 Palm Ave., San Bernardino. Gates open at 9:45 am and this 'egg' citing event is FREE. The event will include crafts, an Easter skit, Scruffy the Easter Bunny and an Egg hunt - with 15,000 eggs that will be separated by age groups. Information: 909-887-0604 or imaginechurch.net.

A

Registration starts at 8 a.m. with Shotgun Start at 10 a.m. For information contact Chetay Catalano: 909.825.2222

Inland nnual Empire Salute to Veterans Parade

Saturday, April 30 at 10 a.m. . The two-hour event, which will get underway in downtown Riverside, will feature representatives from over 100 organizations, with veterans from each branch of the service taking part in the festivities. Riverside resident, Rear Adm. Allen E. "Boot" Hill, a highly decorated fighter pilot who was raised in Rubidoux and attended West Riverside Elementary School, Poly High School, and Riverside Community College, will be honored as this year’s Grand Marshal. The committee is currently parade ime for Change seeking sponsors, volunteers, and F o u n d a t i o n ’ s participants. Those that are interin contributing to this im13th Annual Star ested portant event are encouraged to Studded Awards Gala contact Dr. Cheryl-Marie HansFriday, April 15 Social Check- berger at cmhansberger@riverin 6 pm to 7p.m. We will be hav- sideca.gov. ing our 13th Annual Star Studded ssistance League Awards Gala from 6 pm to 9 pm at Headdress Ball the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Ontario. Should you have any questions please contact Vanessa Saturday, April 30 - the AssisPerez at vperez@timeforchange- tance League of San Bernardino foundation.org or call her at 909- presents the 55th Annual Signature Headdress Ball, The Ballroom 886-2994.

Blitz at the National Orange Show, olton Chamber 689 S. E Street, San Bernardino.

Golf Tournament There are two performances, matinee event starting at 9:45 a.m. and Monday, April 25 the Colton an evening Gala beginning at 5:30 Chamber of Commerce presents p.m. For sponsorship and ticket inits Annual Golf Classic at the Ar- formation call 909.792.8460 or rowhead Country Club, 3433 949.494.3513 Parkside Drive, San Bernardino.

T C

A

BUSINESS & SERVICES

C

Adoption Agency

Wednesday, March 16, 5pm to 8 pm at Ashley Furniture, 855 Ashley Way, Colton. Hosted by Colton Camber of Commerce, Grand Terrace Chamber and Loma Linda Chamber.

VENDOR BOOTHS AVAILABLE. Members $75.00, Non- Members $100. For

MUSIC LESSONS

NAIL CARE

POOL

REGLAZE

TATTOO

TRANSMISSIONS

Reglaze & Restoration •Porcelain/Fiberglass Repairs •Kitchen & Bath Restoration

909-798-6700 reglazeandrestore.com

PUNCTURE WOUNDS Tattoo & Piercings

$50 Tattoo Tues $100 Palm Fridays blk & grey/excludes portraits

2”x2” blk & grey/excludes portraits

Gift Certificates Available

909-222-4096 - Colton 951-358-9442 - Riverside 1230 E. Washington St. Ste. #8 Colton Ca. 92324 10330 Hole Ave #5 Riverside Ca. 92505 PUNCTUREWOUNDSTATTOO.COM

Armando’s Transmissions Foreign & Domestic Specialists Transmission Repair • Computer Diagnostics

Automatics • Manual Trans Transfers • Clutches Axles 116 S. Stoddard Ave. San Bernardino, CA 92401

Tel 909-889-1192 • Fax 909-889-5026

Inland Empire Community Newspapers • March 10, 2016 • Page A7

Page A8 • March 10, 2016 • Inland Empire Community Newspapers

Town hall meeting displays resident concerns for environmental justice

address AB-32 and cap and trade,” Torres said. “It would be to promote an inclusive and comprehensive process to engage on this policy. The bill, as it is written, makes this very possible. In my career, I have done this for most sectors of policy.”

Brown on Friday informed about 80 students, residents, and local dignitaries about the importance of goods movement to the economic stability of the region.

“Everyone has their own niche,” said Brown. “In San Bernardino we have logistics. It is important that all things come through our area. We talk about it, but what are we going to do about it? How are we going to manage it?”

Husing gave a complete report on the benefits the goods movement has on the region, identifying the number of products that come through the Inland region from the ports. About 80 percent of goods come through the region on trucks and trains, according to Husing.

He said the expansion of e-commerce would demand further conPhoto/Anthony VictoriA struction of warehouses in future years. Currently, about 10-percent Assemblywoman cheryl Brown speaking to 80 students, residents, and local dignitaries about the of the population (approximately 103,000 residents) hold warehouse importance of goods movement to the economic stability of the region. jobs.

Moreover, the senior economist industry. They proceeded to shout Garden (IECG) co-founder and said that the logistics industry is

By Anthony Victoria at Brown and Husing for their sup- co-executive director Eleanor Tor- less of a threat to the environment ome environmentalists are port of the industry and alleged res believes Brown is genuinely dissatisfied with the ap- negligence of the environment. concerned about the environment. proach Assemblywoman Martinez said his group would Brown appointed Torres, a forCheryl Brown (D-San Bernardino) continue to keep pressure on the mer NASA employee and longtime sustainability guru, to the has taken to resolve the Inland re- Assemblywoman.

“She’s had ample time to resolve California Air Resources Board’s gion’s problems with pollution and habitat depletion. They made sure the issue,” Martinez said. “She’s Environmental Justice Advisory to voice their displeasure during a made it clear that logistics is the Committee last September. She town hall meeting held by the state solution to our community’s prob- said her focus is to engage the leader at San Bernardino Valley lem. People who make money off community on Assembly Bill 32-of the welfare of our residents buy the bill that created a comprehenCollege on Friday March 4.

Sierra Club My Generation or- her out. It’s not all about putting sive multiyear program to reduce ganizer and Valley College student into question Brown’s actions, but greenhouse gas emissions in the Jason Martinez, 21, led a group of also making sure that residents see state--to ensure they have the ability to participate in the planning undergraduates and residents to what’s taking place.” the front of the room, as Inland However, one environmentalist process.

Empire Economic Partnership remains convinced that there needs “I have been talking to a few peo(IEEP) chief economist John Hus- to be a balance between good busi- ple about engaging the community ing gave his report on the eco- ness and habitat sustainability. In- as a whole to create a community nomic impact of the logistics credible Edible Community based plan (participatory policy) to

S

Photo/Anthony VictoriA

Sierra club My Generation protesters doing a ‘die in’ during a town hall meeting held by Assemblywoman cheryl Brown on Friday March 4. the group has openly criticized Brown for her alleged failure to address environmental issues.

due to new regulations that have reduced the output of emissions.

Penny Newman, the executive director of the nonprofit Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice (CCAEJ), wrote a letter to the Environmental Justice Advisory Committee to voice their concerns and opposition to appointing Husing to the Scoping Plan economic reviewers’ panel. “[Husing] has routinely argued against regulations that would protect our most vulnerable communities--EJ communities,” Newman wrote. “While we believe Mr. Husing firmly has a right to be nominated for positions on boards, committees and commissions, as we all do, we strongly believe he is not qualified for this position.”

During last month’s Environmental Justice Advisory Committee, Torres asked about the process of appointing economic advisors.

She sees the need to appoint an economist from Southern California. Currently, there is not an appointee from the region.

“As I understand we are trying to assess and address the problems,” Torres said. “Nominations at this juncture are premature. We are currently reviewing the procedure.

I have a meeting with the Air Resources Board in two weeks for what I presume is a discussion on this issue.”

Inland Empire Community Newspapers • March 10, 2016 • Page A9

Calling all Falcons!

Frisbie Middle School to celebrate 50th anniversary

A

courtesy photo/frisbie middle school

students stand around the “frisbie f”designed by student ray torres in 1973.

By Yazmin Alvarez

carnival-style celebration will mark the 50th anniversary of Frisbie Middle School, and all alumni are invited to share in the festivities and school fundraiser.

Alumni from near and far are ex-

pected to take part in the commemorative events set for next week, March 16 on campus from 5:45 to 7:30 p.m at 1442 N Eucalyptus Avenue in Rialto.

And to help guests take a trip down memory lane, special guest Richard Nichol, 89, from Topeka, KS will be on hand to rekindle

courtesy photo/frisbie middle school

the “f” was recently restored and students recreated the pose from more than 40 years ago.

fond memories of the 1970s.

Nichol served as Frisbie’s choir teacher for 28 years when the school first opened its doors, and several of his students have successfully made their marks in the

courtesy photo/frisbie middle school

A fundraising celebration will be held march 16 to mark frisbie middle school’s 50th anniversary.

entertainment industry since, said Tobin Brinker, Frisbie history teacher and chairman of the 50th celebration.

“We’ve been working hard to find people who attended Frisbie during its first year,” he said. “Our goal is to create a fun, mini-reunion for everyone.”

To highlight Frisbie’s successes, former Frisbie Falcon and celebrity Allen Maldonado, of ABC’s comedy “Blackish” will emcee the event.

Additional highlights for the evening will include photos and artifacts on display from Frisbie through the years, including a wooden paddle made by former NFL player and Frisbie alumn, Ronnie Lott. The items will be showcased inside the school’s library. Live entertainment will also

be provided by the school band with special performances from alumni.

Guests will also have the opportunity to participate in the fundraiser portion of the event, which includes a silent auction and the opportunity to purchase Frisbie’s first “history book” written and compiled by Brinker and a student committee. Proceeds from the event will fund the purchase of new exercise equipment for students.

A Facebook page has been set up under: www.facebook.com/groups/FrisbieMS .

All Frisbie alumni are encouraged to “like” the Facebook page in order to stay informed about the events and to also find out about more 50th anniversary festivities.

Page A10 • March 10, 2016 • Inland Empire Community Newspapers

Many ex-pros coaching local high school baseball; Others like Hernandez move on to pros

Courtesy Photo Former Redlands East Valley baseball coach Steve Hernandez to begin 6th pro coaching season

L

By Harvey M. Kahn

ocal coaches Jeff Stout, Kip Gross, and Tom Perkins are former professional baseball players who now coach high school baseball.

Steve Hernandez formerly coached high school baseball and now coaches for the professional Inland Empire 66ers. They all agree that coaching high school means they are teachers who are building character.

"In high school you deal with the hand you are dealt and then develop players. In the pro's, you develop players who are already great athletes," said Hernandez.

"At high school you teach, coach, and deal with parents. There's no gray area in the pro's. You do it or else you're gone. Pro's must take ownership of their career."

Unlike his colleagues, Hernandez never played pro baseball so he had some catching up to do.

While coaching at Redlands East Valley he directed the California Angels elite travel team and then served as a volunteer coach at Arizona pro rookie ball. "After a couple of years, the Angels

needed a full time guy and they gave me an opportunity. No matter where you are in baseball, you have to take advantage of your opportunities." said Hernandez, who was head coach at REV, Fontana and Pacific for a combined 26 years.

"Number one: A lot of guys who played pro baseball and come back to coach high school forget that these are kids," said Yucaipa High School coach Jeff Stout. "Their expectations are high but you must go back to the basics. You have to realize that when dealing with young kids, they haven't gone through the attitude and discipline problems yet." Stout, a national coaches hall of fame member, played four seasons in the Kansas City organization before becoming Yucaipa's coach 40 years ago. "You must remember that high school is not the pro's," advised Stout.

"The rules are different in high school and this is all new to me," said Gross, who pitched for the Dodgers, Reds, and Boston.

"I'm learning, too." Gross is in his second year as head coach at the small Arrowhead Christian Academy in Redlands. "I like coaching at high school a lot. It's back to fundamentals with young people and keeps me in touch with the game." He admitted that it was hard to get past last season, when his ACA team had a 2-18 record.

Gross said his team went through last year what Mesa Grande Academy (Calimesa) is going through this year. Due to a lack of interest, Mesa Grande did not field a team last season. First year coach Tom Perkins has perhaps the hardest job of any coach around. His team lost to ACA on March 2 by a score of 36-0.

Perkins was at least able to round up a team and if he can't find another player, the small private school might be in jeopardy of losing its baseball program forever.

"I have three guys with experience. The others have never played baseball," said Perkins, who pitched at Eisenhower, Cal State LA, and in the Detroit

Tigers organization, where he later became a roving pitching coach for 10 years. Perkins played in the minors for Ralph Houk and Jim Leyland and served under Sparky Anderson in Detroit. "I am now teaching players to want to field ground balls.

Baseball is simple but you can only learn by playing." Perkins is confident that he'll be able to finish the season. "There's more to life than winning baseball games," said Perkins. "I would not trade this job for anything."

Hernandez knows Perkins and called him an excellent pitching coach. He described Stout as a high school coach with professional coaching capabilities. He gave Gross high marks as well.

"My player from Fontana, Greg Colbrunn is now the hitting coach for Boston. Rich Dauer from Colton is coaching in Houston," said Hernadez. Chaffey's Nick Leyva is the only that could be found in the region to manage a MLB team, leading the Phillies in the early 1990's.

Colton's Gorden Maltzberger was a long time coach for the Twins and another Colton grad George Caster managed a San Bernardino pro team in the 1940's. Former San Bernardino resident Jack Rothrock coached five years after playing MLB in the 1930's. Caster and Rothrock played for Connie Mack. San Bernardino High grad Mel Nelson won a number of World Series rings as a MLB pitching coach.

Hernandez mentioned Dino Ebel from SBVC who now assists Mike Scioscia with the Angels. Stan Sanchez from San Gorgonio and SBVC, who managed the San Bernardino Spirit.

Chris Paterson is another current pro coach who played for Hernandez at REV. Paterson has won three Independent League titles.

Corky Miller from Yucaipa HS and SBVC, is currently coaching in Cinncinati's chain. Gorden Amerson, who played at San G for Bill Eatinger and later for the Padres organization, got his feet wet as head coach at Arroyo Val-

Photo Courtesy Harvey M. Kahn First year Mesa Grande Academy baseball coach Tom Perkins (Left) pictured with second year Arrowhead Christian Academy coach Kip Gross, who played for Tommy Lasorda and Lou Piniella. Perkins, an Eisenhower HS grad, played for Ralph Houk and coached for Sparky Anderson. ley High.

There's a long list of former high school players that Stout and Hernandez helped coach into the Majors. Tyler Chatwood and Matt Andriese are former Hernandez students at REV who are currently in MLB starting rotations. The late Tommy Hansen was Hernadez's first pro from REV. Earlier, he coached Colbrunn, Chuckie Carr, and Kris Stevens at Fontana. Two years ago, Stout had seven former Yucaipa players in MLB spring training camps. This year, Taijuan Walker, Matt Davidson, Scott Snodgress, and Adam

Miller are in camps.

Hernandez was an assistant football coach for 16 years at Fontana High for Dick Bruich, who he credits teaching him the importance of being organized, prepared and how to communicate with players and parents. He said further knowledge was gained from former MLB players Dick Schofield, Omar Vizquel, and Bill Hasselman. Stout learned his early lessons by playing for Art Mazmanian at Mt. SAC and Spider Jorgenson and Steve Boros in the pros. Gross played for Tommy Losarda and Lou Piniella.

Courtesy Photo YHS baseball coach (Left) Stout with former MLB player Mark Teahen. Stout played pro but has coached high school 40 years.

Page A12 โ ข March 10, 2016 โ ข EC โ ข IECN NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DARLENE SUE WEST, aka DARLENE S. WEST CASE NO.: PRO PS 1600051

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be otherwise interested in the will or estate, or both of: DARLENE SUE WEST, aka DARLENE S. WEST A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Rebecca L. West in the Court of Superior California, County of SAN BERNARDINO THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Rebecca L. West be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the under the estate I n d e p e n d e n t Administration of Estates Act. (This authority allows the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to this petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on APR 06 2016 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept.

S37 located at 247 West Third Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should either appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisement of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the Court Clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Elisabeth Kempe-Olinger 290 North 10th Street, Suite 222 Colton, CA 92324

Published El Chicano 3/3,3/10,3/17/16 E-7391

Office (909) 381-9898

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR DSA INSPECTOR OF RECORD SERVICES The San Bernardino City Unified School District ("District"), Facilities Management Department, is requesting qualifications from those interested in providing professional DSA Inspector of Record Services ("Services"). Copies of the Request for Qualifications ("RFP") can be obtained via e-mail, in person at the address below, or from the District's web sites: www.sbcusd.com/bids.aspx; www.sbcusdfacilities.com.

The qualifications must be received at the address indicated below by personal delivery or U.S. Mail by no later than March 31, 2016 by 3:00 P.M. Pacific Time.

All qualified providers of services described in the RFP, including the local firms/individuals are encouraged to participate in this process and submit their qualifications. The District, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to reject any qualifications received after the deadline stated herein. The qualifications must be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed as indicated below, with the name and address of the respondent clearly printed in the upper, left corner. The envelope should be clearly printed: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR DSA INSPECTOR OF RECORD SERVICES. San Bernardino City Unified School District Facilities Management and Maintenance & Operations Department 956 West 9th Street San Bernardino, California 92411 Contact: Jennifer Wilhelm, Business Outreach Coordinator (909) 388-6100 jennifer.wilhelm@sbcusd.k12.ca.us CNS-2853836# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 3/10, 3/17/16 E-7395

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK SERVICES The San Bernardino City Unified School District ("District"), Facilities Management Department, is requesting proposals from those interested in providing professional Construction Management At-Risk ("Services") for the Indian Springs High School Performing Arts Center.

Copies of the Request for Proposals ("RFP") can be obtained via e-mail, in person at the address below, or from the District's web sites: www.sbcusd.com/bids.aspx; www.sbcusdfacilities.com.

The proposals must be received at the address indicated below by personal delivery or U.S. Mail by no later than April 5, 2016 by 3:00 P.M. Pacific Time. All qualified providers of services described in the RFP, including the local firms/individuals are encouraged to participate in this process and submit their proposals.

The District, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to reject any proposals received after the deadline stated herein. The proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed as indicated below, with the name and address of the respondent clearly printed in the upper, left corner. The envelope should be clearly printed: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR C O N S T R U C T I O N MANAGEMENT AT-RISK SERVICES INDIAN SPRINGS HS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. San Bernardino City Unified School District Facilities Management and Maintenance & Operations Department 956 West 9th Street San Bernardino, California 92411 Contact: Jennifer Wilhelm, Business Outreach Coordinator (909) 3 8 8 - 6 1 0 0 jennifer.wilhelm@sbcusd.k12 .ca.us

CNS-2853768# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 3/10, 3/17/16 E-7394

โ ข EL CHICANO LEGAL ADVERTISING โ ข Fax (909) 384-0406 AVISO Pร BLICO: CIERRE DE LISTAS DE ESPERA PARA VIVIENDA ASEQUIBLE PARA WATERMAN GARDENS EN SAN BERNARDINO Con efecto el Lunes 21 de Marzo de 2016, la Autoridad de Vivienda del Condado de San Bernardino (HACSB) cerrarรก sus listas de espera Para el Programa de vivienda asequible $แ RUGDEOH +RXVLQJ 3URJUDP SDUD :DWHUPDQ *DUGHQV Dormitorios.

La tabla de abajo indica cuรกles listas de espera estรกn abiertas y cuรกles estรกn cerradas.

Ubicaciones de 1 2 3 vivienda asequible Dormitorio Dormitorio Dormitorio Barstow Cerrada Cerrada ABIERTA Barstow Senior ABIERTA N/A N/A Chino Cerrada Cerrada Cerrada Colton Cerrada Cerrada Cerrada Cerrada Cerrada N/A Colton Senior Maplewood Homes Cerrada Cerrada Cerrada Cerrada Cerrada Cerrada Redlands Waterman Gardens Cerrada Cerrada Cerrada

4 Dormitorio ABIERTA N/A Cerrada Cerrada N/A ABIERTA Cerrada ABIERTA

5 Dormitorio ABIERTA N/A ABIERTA ABIERTA N/A ABIERTA ABIERTA Cerrada

No se aceptarรกn solicitudes ni estarรกn disponibles en nuestro sitio web ni para recoger en persona despuรฉs del 21 de marzo de 2016.

Si su nombre ya estรก en la lista, no tiene que hacer nada. El Departamento de Vivienda mantendrรก su nombre y la fecha y hora en que presentรณ su solicitud a la lista de espera.

Las solicitudes para la lista de espera abierta estรกn disponibles descargรกndolas desde nuestro sitio web en www.hacsb.com, enviรกndonos un correo electrรณnico a AIB@hacsb.com, o OODPiQGRQRV DO WHOpIRQR RSFLyQ

Inland Empire Community Newspapers

Los solicitantes serรกn ubicados en la lista de espera de acuerdo a la fecha y hora en que se reciba su solicitud y a las preferencias indicadas.

Las listas de espera de arriba se volverรกn a abrir en el futuro y se emitirรก un aviso pรบblico en ese momento. Para mayor LQIRUPDFLyQ SRU IDYRU OODPH DO R YLVLWH QXHVWUR sitio web en www.hacsb.com.

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO NOTICE FOR "Invitation for Bid" IFB #PC881 Mentone Roofing Replacement HACSB CONTACT PERSON: Claudia Nunez Procurement Department Housing Authority of San Bernardino 715 E. Brier Drive, San Bdno, CA 92408 HOW TO OBTAIN BID DOCS: 1. Access www.hacsb.com 2. Click onto "Business" 3. Click onto Bid #PC881 to view and download Invitation for Bid PROPOSAL SUBMITALL RETURN: HACSB Administration Office 715 E. Brier Drive San Bernardino, CA 92408 Attn: Claudia Nunez Procurement Department PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DATE: April 4, 2016 by 10:00 A.M. CNS-2854779# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 3/10/16 E-7398

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO NOTICE FOR "Request for Proposal" RFP #PC875 โ Pest Control Services HACSB CONTACT PERSON: Claudia Nunez Procurement Housing Authority of San Bernardino 715 E. Brier Drive, San Bernardino, CA 92408 cnunez@hacsb.com HOW TO OBTAIN BID DOCS: 1. Access www.hacsb.com 2. Click onto the "Business" tab 3. Click on Bid #PC875 to view and download Request for Proposal SUBMITALL PROPOSAL HACSB RETURN: Administration Office 715 E. Brier Drive San Bernardino, CA 92408 Attn: Claudia Nunez Procurement Department PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DATE: April 5, 2016 @ 2PM PST CNS-2853612# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 3/10/16 E-7396

Publish your Fictitious Business Name Statement for only $40!

Fee includes 4-week publication and filing of proof with county at the end of publication.

Call Inland Empire Community Newspapers at: (909) 381-9898 or FAX your FBN form (with credit card number, exp. date and your phone number) to: (909) 384-0406

We are now online!

Visit us at www.iecn.com

for all your community news!

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

Or Call (909) 381-9898

FAX (909) 384-0406

FBNโ S only $40!

Inland Empire Community Newspapers • March 10, 2016 • Page A15

10th annual State of Women Networking Conference

H

By Yazmin Alvarez

undreds from throughout the Inland-area gathered last week for the 10th annual State of Women networking conference, honoring women in public service and government.

Marking National Women’s History month, the event, spearheaded by Rialto Mayor Deborah Robertson, recognizes women positively impacting the community and brings light to several women’s issues.

This year’s keynote speaker, Dr. Soraya M Coley, president of Cal Poly Pomona, shared her experience as an educator and encouraged women of all ages to use their voice as a vehicle for success: “Using language clearly and forcefully is one of the ways I’ve become more powerful. It is my right and I will no longer be intimidated by the voices of others who seek to silence me. I am a women using my voice to seek change.”

This year’s Jewel Award was presented to Rialto Police Department’s Communications Center for their commitment to providing outstanding emergency services and keeping Rialto safe.

state of women 2016 Jewel award recipients, rialto police Department communications center

courtesy photos/rialto network

10th annual state of women networking conference. 2016 keynote speaker Dr. soraya M. coley, president of cal poly pomona.

courtesy photos/rialto network

Page A16 • March 10, 2016 • Inland Empire Community Newspapers

February Student ARMC lab professional of the Month says laboratory medicine is a high- growth, high- demand field

D

o you ever wonder what happens to your lab specimen when your health care professional says your sample has been sent to the lab?

The specimen goes to a licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), who performs complex tests on blood, tissue, body fluids, and other patient samples.

Billie Burch, a CLS supervisor at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center’s (ARMC) clinical laboratory, recently shared her thoughts about the rewarding field of laboratory medicine.

“There is a high demand for CLS’s because many of them are retiring,” said Burch, who started working at the lab in 1979, when it was located at the old county hospital on Gilbert Street in San Bernardino. The ARMC lab, which is accredited by the State of California, College of American Pathologists, and the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program, averages 2,000,000 tests each year. “The CLS position here offers growth potential, because you need people to do the testing, and you also Courtesy Photo need people to supervise and to Noah Limon is a 5th grade student at McKinley Elementary. comply with the many regulatory He is in Mrs. Barnes class and was chosen February student requirements.”

Clinical laboratory scientists of the month. Good job Noah!!!

San Manuel Makes $200,000 Contribution To Alliance For Education

T

he San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is continuing its strong commitment to education by providing a $200,000 contribution to the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools’ Alliance for Education to fund the Cultivating Innovation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Schools program.

Since 2008, San Manuel contributions to STEM education have provided support to regional STEM events including STEMapalooza and the Auto Club Speedway STEM Day. Through this support, San Manuel has directly impacted more than 3,000 middle school students and an additional 150 participating college students.

In addition, San Manuel’s support also directly has impacted the classroom, by providing funding for more than 20 middle schools throughout the county.

This contribution will provide resources to support STEM programs across the county during

the next two years, including support for the annual Auto Club Speedway STEM Day, serving close to 500 students each year. It also will support the STEMapalooza student event that provides college and career opportunities through hands-on STEM exploration.

San Manuel’s donation also provides funding to strengthen the STEM Inland Empire Network (SIEN), connecting educators from across both San Bernardino and Riverside counties to learn from industry experts and share promising practices in providing high quality STEM educational experiences for students.

Funding also will strengthen and enhance several emerging middle school STEM programs that connect to both elementary and high school programs and pathways.

For information regarding the Alliance for Education, please contact Lynne Kennedy, director of the Alliance for Education, at 909.386.2636.

play an important role in processing and analyzing data. More than 70 percent of all medical decisions rely on some type of laboratory data. CLS’s use automated equipment and computerized instruments to test specimens. After testing and examining a specimen, they analyze the results and relay them to physicians.

ARMC’s lab has a Medical Technology school that educates and trains laboratory interns which makes them eligible to take a certification exam that qualifies them for CLS state licensure. It is a highly competitive one-year training program which prospective students may apply for after completion of their bachelor’s degree and required prerequisites. Clinical Laboratory scientists often have their pick of jobs, since these positions are becoming available faster than the jobs can be filled, said Burch.

A career as a laboratory professional is a good choice for those who enjoy solving problems and have an interest in science. For more information about Laboratory Scientist jobs at ARMC call 909-580-1600, or visit the careers page on ARMC’s website at www.arrowheadmedcenter.org.

Photo Courtesy/ARMC Billie Burch, a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) supervisor at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, touts laboratory medicine as a career choice. Clinical Laboratory Scientists often have their pick of jobs, since these positions are becoming available faster than the jobs can be filled, said Burch.