Inland Empire Weekly January 14 2016

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University of Redlands to hold Martin Luther King Jr. Day of service, community events

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Civil Rights Activist Diane Nash to Speak at University of Redlands

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Several events are planned Jan. 16-27 at the University of Redlands to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. The campus community and the public are invited to create luminaries as part of a display.

By Yazmin Alvarez

he work, life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be celebrated through readings, activities and film

screenings at the University of ness, according to a news release.

Redlands Jan. 16- 27.

“With all of the events that have The nearly two week-long spe- taken place all over the country, cial events are open to the public and aim to commemorate King’s MLK, cont. on next pg. day through service and aware-

Fundraiser for skatepark project in Redlands set for Sunday

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o continue engagement in the nationwide conversation about ongoing racial discrimination and equity for all persons, the University of Redlands will welcome for a second visit Civil Rights Activist and Freedom Rider Diane Nash at 7 p.m. Jan. 27, 2016 in the Memorial Chapel. Her talk “The Nonviolent Movement of the 1960s: A Legacy for Today,” is free and open to the public.

In the early 1960s, Diane Nash worked closely with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through her involvement with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC). She played crucial roles in nonviolent protests including sit-ins against segregation at lunch counters and Freedom Rides that challenged segregation on interstate busses. Nash also played a major role in the 1963 Birmingham Desegregation Campaign and the 1965 Selma Voting Rights Campaign.

King presented Nash with the SCLC’s highest award in 1965.

The National Civil Rights Museum honored Nash with the 2008 National Freedom Award for her significant contributions in civil and human rights.

Married to Freedom Rider and activist James Bevel, Nash returned to her native Chicago in the late 60s and has continued her work as an activist and educator.

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The Friends of Redlands Skatepark are hosting its first community fundraiser Jan. 17 at the Five Ten Factory Store in Redlands.

By Yazmin Alvarez

katepark supporters in Redlands are teaming up for a fundraiser this weekend in hopes of bringing a park to the city.

Friends of Redlands Skatepark are hosting its first fundraiser Sunday at the Five Ten Factory Outlet, 1411 W. State Street in Redlands, from noon to 4 p.m.

The event will feature live entertainment, BMX and skate demon-

strations from Dogtown Skateboarders, a beer garden featuring nine breweries, food and several raffles. Cost is $10 per Skatepark, cont. on next pg.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day event guests can participate in “Get on the Bus - Keep in Touch Packaging” a program through a nonprofit that offers letter writing kits to be used for children to correspond with their incarcerated parents MLK, cont. from front

we are being reminded why Dr. King’s ideas and dream is still so important and relevant,” said John Walsh, Omer E. Robbins Chaplain to the University, in the news release. “The music, the readings and the spoken words that will be shared Sunday night, speak to this vision.”

Events begin Saturday at 7 p.m. with a free screening of “Selma” at the Hall of Letters 100 on campus.

The 2014 biographical drama chronicles Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1965 campaign to secure equal

voting rights through an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama.

On Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at the Memorial Chapel, the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration takes place. This year’s guest speaker will be Rev. Howard Fauntroy, former chaplain at Middlebury College. The event includes music by the Bel Canto choir, directed by Dr. Joe Modica and special readings presented by students and members of the campus community.

Events continue Jan. 18 -27 and include the following:

Jan 18 •9 a.m.-noon Naslund Study Lounge Blanket making for Get on the Bus—a nonprofit organization that unites children, families and communities separated by crime and the criminal justice system. One of the items each individual receives when getting on the bus and making their trip to the prison is a fleece-tie blanket. Students will make fleece-tie blankets as one of the larger service projects of the day.

•1 – 4 p.m. Outside of the Volunteer Center

Restore - Repurpose project— Habitat for Humanity ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, appliances, home accessories, building materials and more to the public at a fraction of the retail price. The Office of Community Service Learning will take items from ReStore and repurpose them through sanding and painting to return to ReStore and give them a better opportunity of selling.

•5 – 8 p.m. Fountain at Hunsaker Plaza “I have a dream…” Luminaire Display at the fountain—to end the evening of MLK celebrations, students light MLK luminaires at the fountain that have been made by the University and surrounding community with persons hopes and dreams written on them.

•Throughout the day in Hunsaker Plaza: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. readings

•Got MLK? - Milk Debit Dollar Drive—students can donate debit dollars from their meal plans. All debit dollar donations go towards purchasing milk through Bon Appetit to donate to local organizations including The Blessing Center, Family Services Association of Redlands and Central City Lutheran Mission.

•Get on the Bus–Keep in Touch Packaging— a nonprofit organization that unites children, families and communities separated by crime and the criminal justice system. One of the items each individual receives when leaving the prison is a package full of supplies to keep in touch with their parent who is imprisoned. Students will assemble the packages.

•“I have a dream…” Luminaires— luminaire making where anyone can make a bag with their hopes and dreams on it.

•Information table & display fea-

turing: Chalking display of readings and Civil Rights facts “I have a dream…” speech audio in the Irvine Commons

Jan. 19 •7 p.m. Orton Center Interfaith Roundtable: Religious Violence and Non-Violence—The panel will include representatives from a range of religious traditions who call the Inland Empire home.

It will include respected leaders who have developed a rich rapport with students during organized site visits to local communities. During the first hour, panelists will be invited to respond to a slate of questions generated by our students.

This will be followed by a question and answer period of 20 to 30 minutes - during which members of the broader audience will be invited to address the panelists. An opportunity for informal discussion over coffee and light refreshments will close the evening. For further information, please contact Dr. Lillian Larsen, Department of Religious Studies at lillian_larsen@redlands.edu.

Jan. 25 • 7 p.m., Hall of Letters 100 Viewing of “Freedom Riders,” the 2010 documentary about the Civil Rights Movement interstate busing protest campaign. This event is free and open to the public.

Jan. 27 •7 p.m. Memorial Chapel

To continue engagement in the nationwide conversation about ongoing racial discrimination and equity for all persons, the University of Redlands will welcome for a second visit Civil Rights Activist and Freedom Rider Diane Nash.

Her talk “The Nonviolent Movement of the 1960s: A Legacy for Today,” is free and open to the public. ~University of Redlands

University of Redlands to host program featuring Disney legend Richard Sherman

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A group of skatepark advocates, Friends of Redlands Skatepark, are hosting a fundraiser Jan. 17 in hopes of bringing a skatepark to the city. A 23,000 square foot park within Sylvan Park was approved

by City Council.

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Maureen Perez, co-founder of FORS, hopes the event helps raise about $2,000 - $3,000 for the 23,000 square-foot skatepark.

City Council recently approved a contract with California Skateparks to design the proposed park within Sylvan Park.

“It’s probably going to be about a $600,000 project, we have to do what we can to make it a reality.”

Additional fundraisers are in the works including a pancake breakfast in February and a collaboration with Hangar 24 in March. The aim is to host a fundraiser at least once a month, Perez said.

“We’ve been working for a few years to get a skatepark going.

We’re finally hitting some milestones and we’d like to keep the pace.”

To learn more about the group, visit the Friends of Redlands Skatepark on Facebook.

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

he University of Redlands invites Disney fans to a “Spoonful of Sherman,” a one-of-a-kind program featuring Disney songwriter Richard Sherman.

The Sherman brothers are responsible for the music of a generation, co-writing songs from such Disney movie classics as “Mary Poppins,” “The Jungle Book,” “The Aristocats,” “Winnie the Pooh,” “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” and “It’s a Small World (After All).”

The ticketed event is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16 in the Memorial Chapel at the University.

Sherman will share stories of his years working with Walt Disney and answer questions about what it was like to work with “Mary Poppins” author P.L. Travers, who along with Sherman, was portrayed in the 2013 feature film “Saving Mr. Banks.” “When first asked to share my stories and music at a University of Redlands event, I was delighted,” Sherman said. “You know, I¹ve been to the University of Redlands, and you’ll never believe what brought me out there.

But hey, that¹s a story I¹m saving for the presentation!”

To honor the influence, inspiration and creative genius of this music, the University of Redlands will confer upon Sherman the honorary degree of Doctor of Music, during the showcase the Memorial Chapel.

“We honor a man whose songs have reached beyond our minds and into our hearts—whose lyrics and melodies have not only touched and uplifted the soul and spirit of this generation, but will do so for generations to come,” the degree proclamation states.

The degree will be conferred by University President Ralph Kuncl, who will welcome Sherman as honorary faculty to the University and offer a musical tribute of his own.

Tickets to the event are $25 for the general public; Town & Gown members $20; students $10. Tickets are available online or at the Event Services ticket window in Hunsaker Center at the University between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Gloria’s Corner

Vazquez, is know for his passion for planning that combines life experiences with professional insight for community empowerment through creativity and collaboration. He is the founder of Art VULUPS (Art as a Vehicle to Understand Land Use Planning and Sustainability), which is an awardwinning collaborative project.

To register for this interactive workshop call 909), which09 or email info@artsconnectionnetwork.org Save the Date:

Gloria Macias Harrison

Cultural Planning: For those interested in kick-starting the development of a Cultural plan for San Bernardino County, Arts Connection, the San Bernardino County Arts Council is hosting a workshop on cultural planning on January 23 at the newly opened Garcia Center for the Arts. Led by Miguel Angel Vasquez, founder and board member at the American Planning Association, Inland Chapter, attendees will discuss the concept of placemaking, which focuses on supporting cultural activities in traditionally overlooked communities, and strategies such as tactical urbanism. Who should attend?

Inland Empire artists, planners, activists, movers and shakers and interested public should attend this event.

The facilitator for the Cultural Planning Workshop, Miguel Angel

Now - February 13, 2016 the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art (RAFFMA) presents three solo landscape photo exhibitions featuring Lewis deSoto: Empire, Sant Khalsa: Intimate Landscapes: and Tom Portlock C.ASH_4_Gold. The Portlock photo work is about the visual impact of the economic crisis on the San Bernardino area. An opening reception will be held at the RAFFMA art museum on the campus of Cal State San Bernardino on Saturday, November 21 from 5 - 7 p.m. General admission is free although the museum will accept donations. For information call 909.537.7373

Friday, January 15 - the Youth Action Project (YAP) in cooperation with the San Bernardino Valley College Associated Student Government present the Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebratory Event honoring Dr. King's principles and philosophies. The event is meant to resemble a TED talk and will feature a series of speakers and performers honoring Dr. Martin Luther King's work through speeches, skits and musi-

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to Register to Vote for the February 2 city council runoff elections in the City of San Bernardino. Voters will determine council-members for the Saturday, January 16 - I Help Sixth and Seventh Wards.

Inland Empire (iHelpIE) presents a free "Posole" Empowerment Saturday, January 23 - the Arts Breakfast and Senior Issues Forum Connection, the San Bernardino starting at 9:30 a.m. at the Rialto County Arts Council will host a Senior Center, 1411 S. Riverside workshop on cultural planning Ave. Keynote speaker is Cheryl from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Brown, California 47th Assembly new Garcia Center, 536 West 11 District Member and Chair of the St. (corner of E and 11th). Inland Aging and Long Term Care Com- Empire artists, planners, peacemittee who will give a legislative makers, movers and shakers are update. For information and to invited to join a conversation led RSVP contact Maricela Ferguson by Miguel Angel Vasquez of the maricelaferguson1@gmail.com or American Planning Association. call 909.717.2083 For information and registration call 909.537.5809 or email Saturday, January 16 - the Ri- info@artsconnectionnetwork.org alto Breakfast Lions Club presents its Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Saturday, January 23 - Friends from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the El of the San Bernardino Public LiKiosco Mexican Restaurant, 916 brary will hold a Used Book Sale S. Riverside Ave., Rialto. Proceeds in the Friends Room located at the from this event will benefit vision Feldheym Central Library, 555 W. and community projects. For in- 6th Street from noon to 4 p.m.

Over 1,000 are available for $1 or formation call 909.820.7595. less. Free reference material will Monday, January 18- the Dr. be available for teachers. For inMartin Luther King, Jr. Restora- formation on the Sale for membertion and Maintenance Committee ship to the Friends of the library will have its annual Recognition call 909.381.8251 or visit Ceremony at Dr. King's Statue in SBPL.org front of San Bernardino City Hall at 10:00 a.m. The committee will Thursday, January 28 - the Inplace its annual wreath at the foot land Empire Economic Partnerof the statue in recognition of the ship (IEEP) presents its IEEP contributions of this national hero. Annual Dinner at the Red Hill For information call committee Country Club in Rancho Cucamember Frances Grice monga from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. This event will celebrate accomplish909.534.6567 ments of the organization and Monday, January 18 - the In- honor six individuals/entities in land Empire Concerned African the region that improve the quality American Churches present the of life and business climate in the 36th Annual Martin Luther King Inland Empire. To register for this Jr. Breakfast with the theme "Jus- event: http://ieep2016annualdintice & Equality: It Matters". The ner.eventbrite.com site for this year's event is the Coussoulis Arena on the campus Saturday, January 30 - the 7th of California State University, San Annual Pass Area Veterans Expo Bernardino, 5500 University Park- will be held at the Beaumont Civic way at 7:30 a.m. For sponsorship Center, 550 E. 6th Street, Beauand tickets contact: Beverly Jones mont, CA from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Wright at 909.434.6583 or Pastor This free event is open to all miliOwusu Hodari at 909.474.7036 tary veterans, families and friends. or email Representatives from the VA in Loma Linda, Mental Health ServIECAACI1998@gmail.com ices, Veterans Affairs, Veterans Tuesday, January 19 - Last day cal performances. The event will be held in the Library Viewing Room on the campus, 701 S. Mt. Vernon, San Bernardino.

California Transportation Commission, Southern California Association of Governments, Riverside County Transportation Commission, San Bernardino Associated Governments, Greater Riverside Chamber of Commerce and Inland Action are holding a forum to seek feedback on transportation issues

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he California Transportation Commission (CTC), Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), Riverside County Transportation Commission, San Bernardino Associated Governments, the Greater Riverside Chamber of Commerce and Inland Action want to hear from Inland Empire residents about how they view current highway and road conditions, and proposals to stabilize funding for transportation system repairs and maintenance.

These organizations are hosting a public forum to discuss and

generate feedback on Thursday, January 14, 2016, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Riverside County Administration Center located at 4080 Lemon Street, Supervisor’s Chambers, Riverside, CA 92501.

Topics to be covered at the forum include roadway infrastructure and maintenance needs at the local, regional and state levels; reasons for California’s and the Inland Empire’s deteriorating transportation system; and potential short-term solutions to stabilize road repair and maintenance funding over the longer term.

Event participants include: CTC

Commissioner Joseph Tavaglione; SCAG Transportation Committee Chair Alan Wapner; CTC Executive Director Will Kempton; Department of Transportation Chief Deputy Director Kome Ajise; Riverside County Transportation Commission Executive Director Anne Mayer; San Bernardino Associated Governments Executive Director Ray Wolfe; Inland Action Transportation Committee Chair John Mirau; and a representative from the Greater Riverside Chamber of Commerce.

More information is available at: www.catc.ca.gov

Centers, Housing, Work Force Development/EDD and many more will be hand to provide information. For more information call 951.769.9858 or email abirdr@gmail.com

Tuesday, February 2 - Election Day Run-Off to determine council-members for the Sixth and Seventh Wards, City of San Bernardino - VOTE!

Saturday, February 6 - the Black Chamber of Commerce presents the 47th Annual Black History Super Expo Celebration SB Strong from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This event will be held at Court Street Square at the corner of E and Court Street in San Bernardino.

Saturday, February 6 - the Grand Terrace Lions Club present a Free Vision Clinic from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 1900 N. D. Street, San Bernardino. The event also provides recycled eyeglasses that will be available on a first come first service basis. For information call Dani Bubier 909.825.8404

Thursday, February 11 - Loma Linda University Children's Hospital presents "23rd Annual Foundation Gala - Illuminate" at the Riverside Convention Center. This event is a capital campaign for a new Children's Hospital Tower.

For information visit thelomalindagala.org Quote:

"The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education."

- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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friend of mine was leaving campus the other evening to catch the bus after his last class. As he approached to look at the bus schedule posting, it signaled that the final bus had departed--although a bus with the same route number remained, engine idling.

He approached the driver, and to his surprise, received a rude response: “What do you want?”

A bit stunned, my friend asked him if the sign was correct, only to again receive an ill-mannered answer from the driver--”Well, are you riding the bus or not?”

He was left, he told me later, wondering why the driver was so rude for no apparent reason.

It was a case of disrespect--something that seems to be commonplace in our society. In an era where communication should be straightforward, it seems to be as distorted as ever. Long gone is the strategy of respectful confrontation that serves as a purpose for clarity and understanding; now lackluster and uninspiring human communication permeates through the minds of people.

Instead of, “What do you want?” or “Well, are you riding the bus or not,” more appropriate responses could have been, “How can I help you?” and “Would you like to ride the bus?”

It’s about the principle of human communication, which should not be based on exerting your dominance or control over others, but on constructing and maintaining valued relationships-and at the very least being courteous. As the young human rights activist Malala Yousafzai eloquently said, “We should all consider each other as human beings, and we should respect each other.”

And yet, as we enter 2016 another ridiculous fad has taken over Twitter that has caused a plethora of controversy all over social media. Both men and women are berating each other in a series of exchanges that put into question the value of the aforementioned interpersonal communication. Some of the posts read like this: What if a man proposed and you say yes---only for him to ask for the engagement ring back a day later? Would you be upset if you willingly took a woman to dinner, only for her to get out the car and utter, “Thanks for the ride?”

Whereas some find it necessary to become contributors to #wastehertime2016 and #wastehistime2016, and others feel it provides a good laugh, I believe it’s downright immature, unethical, immoral, and malicious.

Quite frankly, it disturbs me.

Such social media banter has shameful ramifications that could lead to unnecessary conflict, distress, and violence. Could it be that the purveyors of this conformist trend are the same individuals that will later wonder why such bad things happen to them? But most of all, this has me irked at the fact that this is what many people choose to spend their time: degrading each other.

In an era where social media has the ability to control every aspect of our life, one has to wonder where our values lie as a society. From the looks of this new trend and from other personal experiences, it seems we are headed down a dark path.

Many people on the other side of the coin say, ‘Well, the driver might have been having a bad day,’ or regarding social media, ‘You are taking it way too seriously’.

I disagree. Common courtesy is absent and is becoming rare. And as far as that other senselessness, how much is too much? Is it not serious when one commits suicide over social media foolishness?

The only solution is not a difficult one: we must appreciate the value of human interaction. Before you react, stop and think.

Before you post, stop and think.

Let us remember the results or consequences of our words or reactions.

It cannot be said enough. A kind word or smile can do wonders.

For social media users, perhaps the following might apply: #dontdoit!

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A Treasured Life

Friday January 8, I attended memorial services for a hard-working, relatively quiet pillar of the San Bernardino community. As others spoke of the tremendous impact Mrs. Belva Holder made on their lives, I said nothing.

I did not share that within two days of my arrival in San Bernardino to teach at California State University San Bernardino (CSUSB), the National Council of Negro Women helped me locate an apartment with Louise and Amos Ansley in Fontana. Two days later Belva Holder was on my doorstep to drive the Ansleys to Newport Beach. They invited this Arkansas girl to go along and experience my first sight of an ocean.

I did not share that we became sister friends and I spent many days eating fruit from Belva's back yard (and refrigerator), and falling asleep in her chairs, on my way home to Fontana from teaching and working at CSUSB.

I did not share that Belva told me, "Look girl, if you are going to be waving your hands around at Cal State, you have to get your nails done." I had never heard of such. However, daughter Melanie said, "Auntie Millie, come on in here and I'll fix you up".

As a lifetime resident of San Bernardino, I am appalled with the city’s treatment of 23 retired police officers who are in danger of having their pensions reduced by 10 to 20 percent because of the city’s bankruptcy proceedings.

These dedicated civil servants have put their lives on the line to protect and serve our community for twenty to thirty years and have the battle scars to prove it.

Each of them has served longer than all of our current elected officials combined. They have

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teacher of the San Bernardino City Unified School District influenced the lives of many of our current leaders in all walks of life.

Because of the sensitivity and support of "Miss Belva", and the PAL Center various programs, including our traveling, shown-onTV, Substance Abuse Mobile (SAM II), we have positively impacted well over 100,000 lives.

Because of the Miss Belva's impact on the San Bernardino community, it has been resolved that a scholarship be established at California State University San Bernardino in her name. The recognition will take place at the CSUSB Black Pioneer Breakfast January 2016.

After telling me that "San Bernardino will kill you", Belva helped me work around the pitfalls and did all that she could to help ensure a successful program.

"Miss Belva" remained a dutiful board member of Provisional Educational Services, Incorporated, "For they who think of others DBA, The PAL Center and Charter Academy, from incorporation most Are the happiest folks that in December 1984 until her de- live." - Phoebe Cary mise on December 13, 2016. She faithfully supported the many yard Thank you Mrs. Belva Holder sales held by Alonza Thompson for a job well done! and me in our efforts to keep the PAL Center doors open.

I did not share that during the entire duration of our friendship, this grand lady provided learning materials, words of encouragement, dressed, and role-modeled the moral, professional life of service that she taught and expected of her students and friends. This master

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earned their full retirements and perhaps much more. They certainty do not deserve to be dismissed and forgotten about with the proposed penny on the dollar settlement so generously offered by the city.

Mayor Carey Davis and the rest of the City Council echo this comment and unanimously join in preventing this travesty from happening? Where is their compassion and common sense?

They put their lives on the line to protect and serve

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I did not share that when I told Belva of my desire to start an educational tutoring and training program in the community, Belva said, "I have a building you can use." The late Frank Stallworth loved to tell that when he received an invitation to the PAL Center, he thought he was invited to speak.

However, upon entering the building, I shoved a broom in his hand and he was asked to start cleaning so we could open an educational center. The PAL Center was born.

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Despite financial woes, why can’t the city continue paying the full retirements for this small group of police officers, just as they are doing so for every other retired city employee?

I applaud Councilman Jim Mulvihill’s position that these retirees deserve the retirements that they were promised. Why didn’t I hear

I continue to be amazed by the city’s misguided priorities and reckless spending habits. I thought that new leadership would fix these long standing problems, but I’m beginning to believe that I was wrong.

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Words to Think About: Times haven’t changed with the passing of time

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By G. W. Abersold Ph.D.

casual survey of the social problems through history seems to reveal a continuity. Times haven’t changed with the passing of time. War, slavery, venereal disease, rampant plagues, family disorders, limited education, etc.

In spite of our modern living and comfort inventions, many of history’s problems are prevalent today.

The last hundred years has brought into focus major conflicts over economic and governmental differences.

The basic economic conflicts can

be defined as: Communism, Socialism and Capitalism. All three are dogmatic, arbitrary and excessive in their demands.

Adam Smith is considered the father of Capitalism. The profit concern; plus its motto of “buyer beware.”

Capitalism officially is the preferred economic system of the U.S. However, it was not started here but in England and France. There is much historical evidence that a basic concept of capitalism was prevalent in France around 1650.

The concept was “laissex-faire” even in business. This included regulation, privileges, tariff and subsidies.

Perhaps the most significant book ever written was, “The Wealth of Nations,” by Adam Smith. He lived in Scotland between 1723 and 1790.

The two origins came to America and became the essential economic principles of its history. The tragedy is what many rail about. Today 1 % of the population (Bankers and Wall Street,) control 90% of the wealth.

That one percent has sought to destroy the labor unions and the mid-

dle class. Another major contributor is the de-regulations of major businesses: insurance companies, medical companies, and banking.

President Ronald Reagan instituted this change that President F.D. Roosevelt had installed with the regulation. Today they have complete freedom to do what they wish.

The most controversial is Socialism. This economic philosophy is in the forefront. Its major priority can easily be described as entitlements.

Benefits for everyone. That includes health, jobs, education, food stamps, child support, Medicare, and Medicaid.

The Scandinavian countries are considered socialistic: Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark.

Both Capitalism and Socialism have modified their views. Several politicians consider themselves as Socialist Democrats.

Socialism used taxes for its programs ever since George Washington did so to support the U.S. Army.

Support for the Post office, Education, Police and Fire are socialistic.

Including Social Security.

The Roman Empire was one of the

greatest governments in the history of mankind. Historians chronicle its fall as caused by: excessive taxation, expansion of wars to other countries, allowing an influx of immigrants from other countries and lawlessness and very few ethical values.

Karl Marx (1818-1883) is considered the father of Communism. His famous book, The Communist Manifesto, became the guide for such countries as Russia, China, Cuba and Venezuela.

In spite of his Jewish heritage, he was anti-religions. In fact, he said of religion that, “religion is the opiate of the people”. Stalin, Mao and Castro were dictators that capitalized on the theories of Communism.

It basically says that everything belongs to the government. The people have everything in common.

History indicates that a form of Communism existed as far back as the Roman Empire. In the Book of Acts, of the New Testament chapter 4, it says that all the early followers of Jesus, had “everything” in common.

Ananias and Sapphire, we are told,

lied about giving their possessions to the common good and were struck dead. Shades of Stalin and Mao. Communism destroys freedom and creativity. Frankly, I’ve never met a Communist outside of Russia.

Now, Socialism versus Socialistic Democracy. Socialism is NOT Communism. It is the ownership of property by the citizenry. It supports labor unions and ENTITLEMENTS. If you get a paid vacation, a pension, health insurance, work in safe and healthy conditions, plus safe transportation, thank Socialism and the Labor Unions that fought for each of us to have these entitlements.

Many politicians are very much against those companies that take their factories to other countries.

An example: companies in Vietnam make Michael Jordan shoes for $.20 per hour for workers, costing about $.75. When the companies do business here, the shoes cost $100.00 or more.

That eventually destroys the middle class.

Amen. Selah. So be it.

in offering guidance and encouragement to homeless youth since 2009.

According to Mayer her life changed when she accompanied her youngest son on a church mission to San Francisco to offer support to homeless youth. It was at Golden Gate Park where she met Winter, a teenage girl who had been living on the streets for so long she couldn’t recall her age.

Mayer remembered telling Winter that hers was a pretty name, which evoked a smile from the teenager who shared she had never heard that before.

“When I embraced her, at that moment my life changed,” Mayer recalled about the experience, and regretted that she had believed in the stigma attached to homeless people. “How dare I judge people before knowing them. Winter changed my heart and that’s when I knew I wanted to stop kids from struggling. They are the most honest, kindest, real people you’ll ever meet.”

Though Mayer’s non-profit is

situated in Redlands, she serves homeless youth aged 14 -24 throughout the Inland Empire.

According to Mayer, there are 1,400 homeless youth just in the Redlands Unified School District in 7th – 12th grade and over 3,900 in K – 12; in Colton there are over 5,000 homeless students in K-12.

A fraction of those actually live on the streets, while the majority “couch surf” or sleep in their cars.

“We’re here to tell them that they don’t have to run, that there are other options than the streets, which are tough,” Mayer said.

“We tell them that together we’ll figure it out, and my main goal is to keep them in this area because the more they run the more they’re (susceptible to) rape, trafficking and drugs.” Mayer feels lucky that since the onset of YouthHope only three or four youth have actually left.

The drop-in center located at 1175 W. Redlands Blvd. is under construction, but volunteers and Mayer provide food to 40 – 60 youth each day in the parking lot,

and have already seen over 1,200 homeless youth this year. The center is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3 – 6 p.m.

When construction is complete it will be accessible five days a week, with the ultimate goal of being open seven days.

“We love our kids unconditionally,” Mayer said about herself, three staff members, and the hundreds of volunteers. “There is no judgment made. Be real, honest, love and accept them.” Though she doesn’t condone drug or alcohol use, Mayer said she will never turn away a homeless youth who is high. There are two rules at the drop-in center, which serves as a safe haven: No fighting and no selling/sharing of drugs or alcohol.

Education is a top priority for Mayer, who believes that without a GED or high school diploma employment opportunities are bleak. YouthHope offers its own GED program, as well as counseling on the youth’s future. Mayer

and her volunteers help youth enroll in college or trade schools, and as a result numerous former homeless youth served by YouthHope have gone on to graduate from college and become successful contributors to society.

Additionally, YouthHope provides free medical, dental and optometric care; job training; prepared meals and food pantry program; clothing and hygiene items; and one-on-one case management services. All services are free. Bus passes to transport youth to school are also provided when they show proof of attendance and academic progress reports.

Mayer, who does not receive any pay from the organization, relies solely upon private donations, fundraisers and grant writing.

For more information on YouthHope, or to donate or volunteer, please call Heidi Mayer at (909) 633-4543 or visit www.youthhope.org.

YouthHope provides homeless youth sanctuary, support

Photo Courtesy/YouthHope Back pack: Non-profit, Redlands-based organization YouthHope relies solely on private donations, fundraisers and grant writing. Pictured here is a recent donation of backpacks in time for the new school year.

YouthHope has seen over 1,200 homeless youth last year, and serves 40 – 60 on a regular basis.

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here exists a running trail upon which our local homeless youth travel that originates in Redlands and takes them to Venice Beach, San Francisco and ends in either Portland, OR or Seattle, WA, at which point they become lost on the radar before they disappear into the ominous world of human trafficking, drugs or murder. One local resident has worked earnestly to prevent homeless youth from embarking upon that treacherous trek by offering unconditional love, support, and direction that has successfully kept them from leaving the area. Heidi Mayer, executive director and founder of the Redlands-based, non-profit organization YouthHope and resident of Yucaipa, has dedicated her efforts

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ity Council Meetings

Colton: First and third Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 650 N. La Cadena Dr. Highland: Second and fourth 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 Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 35 Cajon St. Rialto: Second and fourth Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 150 S. Palm Ave. San Bernardino: First and third Monday, 3 p.m.; 300 N. “D” St.

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fternoon Delight Dance Socials

All seniors, couples and singles, welcome at free dance socials.

Opportunity to make new friends and remember music of our youth.

Joslyn Senior Center: First and second Tuesday 2 p.m., 21 Grant St., Redlands (909) 798-7550.

Redlands Community Center: Every third Friday 2 p.m., 111 Lugonia Ave., Redlands (909) 7987572.

Highland Senior Center: Every fourth Tuesday 2 p.m., 3102 E. Highland Ave., Highland (909) 862-8104.

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sion 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.

Orientation and training are ongoing. New classes start monthly. Se habla espanol.

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eception to honor new City of Rialto Police Chief

Thursday, January 14 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. The Joe Baca Foundation and the Rialto Unified School District will be honoring Randy De Anda, the new Chief of Police for the City of Rialto at 324 N. Palm Ave. in Rialto, CA. This reception is open to the Public. Master of Ceremonies is Rick Lozano from Channel 11 Fox News. RSVP or for additional information contact Natalie at (909) The Democratic Luncheon Club 275-5444. of San Bernardino meet at 12:15 on Fridays at Club Headquarters, 136 Carousel Mall (near the central glass elevator) in San Bernardino.

Speaker Schedule: 1/8 Joe Sallas, Organizing in Saturday, January 16, 2016 SB County from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at El Pete Aguilar, U.S. Con- Kiosco Mexican Restaurant, 916 S 1/15 gressman, 31st CD Riverside Ave, Rialto. $5.00 a Visit us at www.sbdems.com or plate and includes eggs and our new Facebook page at sausage. Funds raised to help with www.facebook/SBDems. many of our community and vision

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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.

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ree “Pozole” Empowerment Breakfast and Senior Issues Forum

Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. I Help Inland Empire (iHelpIE) will host this event at the Rialto Senior Center, 1411 S. Riverside Ave. Keynote speaker is Cheryl Brown, California 47th Assembly District Member and Chair of the Aging and Long Term Care Committee who will give a legislative update. For information and to RSVP contact Maricela Ferguson maricelaferguson1@gmail.com or call

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r. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recognition Ceremony

Monday, January 18 at 10 a.m. the Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Restoration and Maintenance Committee will have its annual Recognition Ceremony at Dr. King’s statue which is located at San Bernardino City Hall, 300 North D Street, San Bernardino.

The committee will place its annual wreath at the foot of his statue in recognition of our national hero.

All community members are invited to participate in this special recognition ceremony. For information contact Frances Grice, Committee Member (909) 5346567.

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artin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast

Monday, January 18 at 7:30 a.m. the Inland Empire Concerned African American Churches present the 36th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast with the theme "Justice & Equality: It Matters". Site for this year's event is the Coussoulis Arena on the campus of California State University, San Bernardino, 5500 University Parkway. For sponsorship and tickets contact: Beverly Jones Wright at 909.434.6583 or Pastor Owusu Hodari at 909.474.7036 or email IECAACI1998@gmail.com

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the Haggis” will be followed by the Selkirk Grace and dinner. Dinner will be a choice of beef, chicken or vegetarian. At dinner, anyone wanting to try haggis will have an opportunity to do so.

There will be the Toast to the Laddies and the Toast to the Lassies as well as several poems written by Robert Burns. It will be a fun filled evening with lots going on to keep everyone interested. Final date for your reservation form and check to be received by us is: Friday, January 15, 2016. Cost: $50.00 per member, $55.00 per non-member.

Place: The DoubleTree (formally the Hilton) 285 E. Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino, Ca. Dress: Black tie affair. For questions or to get a reservation forms, call Bob Leeton, Secretary at 909-425-8427 or email: ipabob@earthlink.net

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nnual Inland 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 parade committee is currently seeking sponsors, volunteers, and participants. Those that are interested in contributing to this important event are encouraged to contact Dr. Cheryl-Marie Hansberger at cmhansberger@riversideca.gov.

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cottish Society Annual Robert Burns Dinner

Saturday, January 23, 2016 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. There will be bagpipe music, Scottish Country Dancing, Scottish Sword Dancing as well as other musical groups. The traditional “Toast to the Haggis” and the “Address to

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Early Years orn as Michael King Jr. on January 15, 1929, Martin Luther King Jr. was the middle child of Michael King Sr. and Alberta Williams King. The King and Williams families were rooted in rural Georgia.

Martin Jr.'s grandfather, A.D. Williams, was a rural minister for years and then moved to Atlanta in 1893. He took over the small, struggling Ebenezer Baptist church with around 13 members and made it into a forceful congregation. He married Jennie Celeste Parks and they had one child that survived, Alberta. Michael King Sr. came from a sharecropper family in a poor farming community.

He married Alberta in 1926 after an eight-year courtship. The newlyweds moved to A.D. Williams home in Atlanta.

Michael King Sr. stepped in as pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church upon the death of his father-in-law in 1931. He too became a successful minister, and adopted the name Martin Luther King Sr. in honor of the German Protestant religious leader Martin Luther. In due time, Michael Jr. would follow his father's lead and adopt the name himself.

Young Martin had an older sister, Willie Christine, and a younger brother, Alfred Daniel Williams King. The King children grew up in a secure and loving environment. Martin Sr. was more the disciplinarian, while his wife's gentleness easily balanced out the father's more strict hand. Though they undoubtedly tried, Martin Jr.’s parents couldn’t shield him completely from racism. Martin Luther King Sr. fought against racial prejudice, not just because his race suffered, but because he considered racism and segregation to be an affront to God's will. He strongly discouraged any sense of class superiority in his children which left a lasting impression on Martin Jr. Growing up in Atlanta, Georgia, Martin Luther King Jr. entered public school at age 5. In May, 1936 he was baptized, but the event made little impression on him. In May, 1941, Martin was 12 years old when is grandmother, Jennie, died of a heart attack. The event was traumatic for Martin, more so because he was out watching a parade against his parents' wishes when she died. Distraught at the news, young Martin jumped from a second story window at the family home, allegedly attempting suicide.

King attended Booker T. Washington High School, where he was said to be a precocious student. He skipped both the ninth and eleventh grades, and entered Morehouse College in Atlanta at age 15, in 1944. He was a popular student, especially with his female classmates, but an unmotivated student who floated though his first two years. Although his family was deeply involved in the church and worship, young Martin questioned religion in general and felt uncomfortable with overly emotional displays of religious worship. This discomfort continued through much of his adolescence, initially leading him to decide against entering the ministry, much to his father's dismay.

But in his junior year, Martin took a Bible class, renewed his faith and began to envision a career in the ministry. In the fall of his senior

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year, he told his father of his decision.

'I Have a Dream' n the spring of 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. organized a demonstration in downtown Birmingham, Alabama. Entire families attended. City police turned dogs and fire hoses on demonstrators. Martin Luther King was jailed along with large numbers of his supporters, but the event drew nationwide attention.

However, King was personally criticized by black and white clergy alike for taking risks and endangering the children who attended the demonstration. From the jail in Birmingham, King eloquently spelled out his theory of non-violence: "Nonviolent direct action seeks to create such a crisis and foster such a tension that a community, which has constantly refused to negotiate, is forced to confront the issue."

By the end of the Birmingham campaign, Martin Luther King Jr. and his supporters were making plans for a massive demonstration on the nation's capital composed of multiple organizations, all asking for peaceful change. On August 28, 1963, the historic March on Washington drew more than 200,000 people in the shadow of the Lincoln Memorial. It was here that King made his famous "I Have a Dream" speech, emphasizing his belief that someday all men could be brothers.

The rising tide of civil rights ag-

itation produced a strong effect on public opinion. Many people in cities not experiencing racial tension began to question the nation's Jim Crow laws and the near century second class treatment of African-American citizens. This resulted in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 authorizing the federal government to enforce desegregation of public accommodations and outlawing discrimination in publicly owned facilities. This also led to Martin Luther King receiving the Nobel Peace Prize for 1964.

King's struggle continued throughout the 1960s. Often, it seemed as though the pattern of progress was two steps forward and one step back. On March 7, 1965, a civil rights march, planned from Selma to Alabama's capital in Montgomery, turned violent as police with nightsticks and tear gas met the demonstrators as they tried to cross the Edmond Pettus Bridge. King was not in the march, however the attack was televised showing horrifying images of marchers being bloodied and severely injured. Seventeen demonstrators were hospitalized leading to the naming the event "Bloody Sunday." A second march was cancelled due to a restraining order to prevent the march from taking place. A third march was planned and this time King made sure he was on it. Not wanting to alienate southern judges by violating the restraining order, a different tact was taken. On March 9, 1965, a

procession of 2,500 marchers, both black and white, set out once again to cross the Pettus Bridge and confronted barricades and state troopers. Instead of forcing a confrontation, King led his followers to kneel in prayer and they then turned back. The event caused King the loss of support among some younger African-American leaders, but it nonetheless aroused support for the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

From late 1965 through 1967, Martin Luther King Jr. expanded his Civil Rights Movement into other larger American cities, including Chicago and Los Angeles.

But he met with increasing criticism and public challenges from young black-power leaders. King's patient, non-violent approach and appeal to white middle-class citizens alienated many black militants who considered his methods too weak and too late. In the eyes of the sharp-tongued, blue jean young urban black, King's manner was irresponsibly passive and deemed non-effective. To address this criticism King began making a link between discrimination and poverty. He expanded his civil rights efforts to the Vietnam War. He felt that America's involvement in Vietnam was politically untenable and the government's conduct of the war discriminatory to the poor. He sought to broaden his base by forming a multi-race coalition to address economic and unemployment problems of all disadvantaged people.

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Assassination and Legacy y 1968, the years of demonstrations and confrontations were beginning to wear on Martin Luther King Jr. He had grown tired of marches, going to jail, and living under the constant threat of death.

He was becoming discouraged at the slow progress civil rights in America and the increasing criticism from other African-American leaders. Plans were in the works for another march on Washington to revive his movement and bring attention to a widening range of issues. In the spring of 1968, a labor strike by Memphis sanitation workers drew King to one last crusade. On April 3, in what proved to be an eerily prophetic speech, he told supporters, "I've seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight that we, as a people, will get to the promised land." The next day, while standing on a balcony outside his room at the Lorraine Motel, Martin Luther King Jr. was struck by a sniper's bullet. The shooter, a malcontent drifter and former convict named James Earl Ray, was eventually apprehended after a two-month, international manhunt. The killing sparked riots and demonstrations in more than 100 cities across the country. In 1969, Ray pleaded guilty to assassinating King and was sentenced to 99 years in prison. He died in prison on April 23, 1998.

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First Inland Valley Football Classic to feature many top San Bernardino County all-stars

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By Harvey M. Kahn

ickoff for the inaugural Inland Valley Football Classic all-star game will be at 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 17 at A.B. Miller High School. The contest will match a total of 60 of the top high school seniors in San Bernardino County, with opposing teams selected by a committee that formed a team from Eastern County and another from

Western County. Kaiser HS coach Phil Zelaya will lead the East and Chino HS coach Jesse Ceniceros the West.

The game is sponsored by IE Sports Net whose spokesman Brian Arrington said the game will be televised live by KUMDTV and can be heard on the local Fox Sports Radio affiliate. AB Miller will serve as the game host. Arrington said that IE Sports Net was encouraged to produce the football game after

the success it had last season in producing the 1st Inland Valley Basketball Classic for both boys and girls. It had similar success with the inaugural girls volleyball classic this December.

Some of the Eastern team allstars from the greater City of San Bernardino region are: Alexander Mattison (SBHS); Shemiah Whitson, Remean Duckett (San G); Niklas Gustav (Aquinas); Brandyn Alvarez (Grand Terrace); Joey Burrola (Redlands);

Joey Harmon, Teo Biscotti, Eric Esquer, Ryan Nieman, Shynol McClain (REV), Rudy Magallanez and Marcus Jones (Bloomington). Arrington did not know where the athletes will attend college next year but did say a number of college representatives have been invited to the game.

Admission is $10. Kids 12 and under, senior citizens, and students with ASB cards $5.

For information: brian@iesportsnet.com

Kaiser falls late to Rancho Cucamonga

Courtesy Photo Record breaking running back from San Bernardino High School Alexander Mattison is scheduled to play in inaugural Inland Valley Classic all-star football game this Sunday, Jan. 17.

Photo Courtesy/Richard Dawson Photo Courtesy/Richard Dawson Ebrahim Salman (#24) scored 8 of his 14 points in the second (#22) Dylan Harris scored 10 points for Kaiser in the first half for quarter.

Kaiser. made it 61-58 with 35 seconds to seven, 30-23, with four minutes Kyle Lounsbury and James Stock

By Richard Dawson go. A steal by Toby Okwuoki led remaining in the first half but sparked a 16-5 run over the first to a layup that iced the game with Daniels, who finished with a five minutes of the third quarter n the team’s final tune up 15 seconds left. game-high six 3-pointers for the culminating in a nine point lead, before the regular, the ofRancho Cucamonga took conCougars, hit a three to tie the 52-43, for Rancho Cucamonga fense for the Kaiser boy’s trol early in the first with a 13-2 game at 36 with 46.3 seconds on (10-7). basketball team faltered down the run that was highlighted by three the clock. Salman added a layup The Cats climbed back out of stretch.

3-pointers by Cougars senior on the Cats final possession to the deficit and tied the game at 57 Despite leading by as much as guard Tian Daniels. Daniels finhead into halftime up 38-36. behind a pair of free throws by seven points in the first half, ished with six 3-pointers and a The defeat snaps Kaiser’s fivejunior Tyreque Jones with 4:54 Kaiser fell to Rancho Cucagame-high 20 points. game win streak dating back to left in the fourth quarter. Jones monga 66-61 during nonleague Kaiser got a big second quarter the team’s 67-62 loss to Temecgave them the lead one possesaction at Rancho Cucamonga from junior Dylan Harris, who ula Valley in the Inland Empire sion later with another free throw High School on Friday, January scored 10 points by making three Classic championship game. but the Cougars retook the lead 8. field goals and two free throws.

Kaiser kicks off Sunkist League for good behind a jumper from Coming out of halftime up 38Senior Ebrahim Salman added 8 action against Fontana Summit sophomore Daniel Morrisette and 36, Kaiser (13-3) watched its lead of his 14 points in the quarter. on January 13. a 3-pointer by Tian Daniels that disappear as 3-pointers from The Cats led by as much as

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Photo Courtesy/ Richard Dawson Armani Dodson (#33) led Kaiser with 18 points during a 66-61 nonleague loss to Rancho Cucamonga on January 8.

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Local caterer recalls interactions with health inspectors

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Wild and Twisted Foods/Twisted Taters owners Abbott Quiroz (left) and his wife Linda (right).

By Anthony Victoria

here are various ways in which a health inspector observes restaurants, food manufacturers, convenience stores, and food caterers. In this extensive and often lengthy process, inspectors root out sanitary concerns, such as rodent droppings, or cockroach infestations and point out any potential problems that may cause hazards, like the storage of pudding--known to be easily contaminated.

For Abbott Quiroz and his wife Linda, who operate the Wild and Twisted Foods/Twisted Taters catering service, the whole process has become unsettling after last month’s terrorist attacks.

In the process of inspecting their food, cooking equipment, and other items, they frequently encountered Syed Farook, one of the two people authorities determined was responsible for the terrorist attack at the Inland Regional Center last month. The Quiroz’s say they also interacted frequently to two of Farook’s victims-- fellow inspectors Michael Wetzel and Tin Nguyen.

Quiroz described Farook as an inexperienced health inspector who seemed to struggle during inspections; the latter gave the impression of being “fresh out of school.”

“He was problematic during our first inspection,” Quiroz said. “In the second inspection he showed up with a newly grown beard. One of the customers yelled at him because of the large beard, and he quickly left. It was an unusual situation. We didn’t know how to handle it at the time. He just didn’t seem like he had any idea of what he was doing. You could tell by his equipment. He [only] had a pocket thermometer and a clipboard. He wasn’t set up like some of the other inspectors.”

In contrast, Quiroz said the other inspectors handled themselves very professionally--utilizing top equipment such as computers, thermolabels, digital light meters, and extra tools needed for the trade. Wetzel and Nguyen made lasting impressions on him. “[Michael] was always pleasant.

He would come in make a quick look around, make sure we had everything in order,” Quiroz said.

“He was very good at we he did...On several occasions, [Tin] would always take photos of our operation and demonstrate it to other vendors as examples of what to do right. We took a lot of pride

in that.”

Despite the raucous interactions with Farook, Quiroz then considered him as a decent person who strived to avoid any debate or dispute. “[Farook] was definitely different, but he was polite when he came to see us,” Quiroz alluded.

“He was always cordial, soft-spoken, and reserved. It seemed like he didn’t want any conflict. As soon as conflict was presented to him, he signed the paper and just left.”

The day of the attack Quiroz was laying in bed watching the news and soon became dismayed with the update of the victims and suspects.

“I said, ‘Oh my God! That’s the guy that inspected us,’” Quiroz inferred. “My wife and I both recognized him immediately. He was not someone who you would think would do something like this. I never thought he would pull something off like this.”

One can spot the Quiroz’s by their bright red and yellow tent, which is often set up at concerts, brewing events, and other leisure type of arrangements. The 58-year-old Arrowhead Regional Medical Center employee said that they produce major potato products such as homemade potato chips, french fries, and tater tots, as well as porkrelated products.

“It’s the things we top them with that set us apart from everyone else,” Quiroz said. “We have everything from wild dogs (Nathan’s Championship Dog) topped with chili, cheese, jalapenos, green onions, sour cream, and bacon, bull pork sandwiches, bacon cheddar fries, and carnitas fries. The ridiculous portions we serve is what drives people to come back.”

One thing many customers have said about Quiroz’s enterprise is the efficiency and cleanliness of his work. Several people on social media have given five-star reviews and commented on the mouthwatering and flavorful chips that he said goes very well with a beer or two.

“We run a very clean and organized operation,” Quiroz asserted.

“We try to keep everything in check.”

The entrepreneur suggested the U.S. is full of diverse perspectives, and while aware of the potential frustrations Farook had with individuals who held different viewpoints, he encourages residents to respectfully disagree with one another without conflict or violence.

“I don’t want to speculate,” he said. “We all work together. It’s how America works. It’s not just up to one person to decide what everyone’s fate should be.”

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Michael Wetzel, 36, worked as a San Bernardino County health inspector before being killed by co-worker Syed Farook in the Dec. 2 terrorist attack at the Inland Regional Center.

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Free-play, tournaments this weekend at Museum of Pinball’s Arcade Expo 2.0 in Banning

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The Museum of Pinball in Banning features more than 800 limited edition, vintage and modern pinball and arcade games.

By Yazmin Alvarez

he three-day holy grail of pinball and arcade event is back in Banning this weekend — ArcadeExpo 2.0.

The event kicks off Friday at 2 p.m. and runs Saturday 10 a.m. -2 a.m. through Sunday night at the Museum of Pinball, 700 South Hathaway in Banning, featuring more than 800 limited edition, rare, vintage and modern pinball and arcade games along with a handful of special guests, celebrity sightings and live entertainment.

And guests can expect a lot more, said Johnathon Weeks, one of this year’s organizers.

“We have so many things lined up — food trucks, specialty cocktails, hands-on seminars and quite a few tournaments for all ages — it’s just going to blow people’s minds.”

Last year’s inaugural event brought more than 2,000 guests over the three-days of play and even broke a world record — The Guinness World Record for most people (331) playing pinball simultaneously.

This year’s highlight will be Star-

cade, an opportunity to campout at the site’s five-acre park and play pinball all night and day under cabanas. Reservations for a campsite are available.

Other highlights this weekend include free-play on all machines, Kong Off with Richie Knucklez, discussion panel with Intellivision game designers of Mattel Electronics, Project Pinball Pub Quiz, an arcade auction and the dedication of the official “Walter Day Trading Card Museum.” While gameplay is free, participation in some events including the pub quiz and auction

San Bernardino. I'd see these Christmas villages in their front window." Amador now gets his own small fixtures from friends and at places like Walmart and K-Mart. Since he has retired from Rohr Aircraft and then as a San Bernardino County Sheriff investigator, Amador and his son's Michael and Raymond have more time to help with Christmas Village details.

The Amador's said they took a few years off their hobby due to a serious illness to Richard's wife, Lupe. "It was pretty bad for a while but she has since recovered. She's always been a part of this and we just couldn't continue without her." His son Raymond said the family Christmas village was born from all the visitors who used to come to the house for his dad's parties. "The next time they'd come over they'd bring something to add to the Christmas Village. Now, it takes up the whole garage and continues to grow because of all the donated items. We played with trains when we were growing up. Now, we're sort of living some of our youth all over again," said Raymond Amador.

"Everyone who sees it is mesmerized by the detail."

Raymond Amador pointed out that BB pellets painted white, represent golf balls on the putting green. He said his father takes pride in perfecting tiny details in everything from the marching band and Santa Claus to the Christmas Parade. "One person even said, 'I wish I could be shrunk down so I could walk around in there."

Photo courtesy/Raymond Amador Lupe and Richard Amador at their miniature Christmas Village in their Colton garage.

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Free-play will be available on all machines this weekend during Arcade Expo 2.0 at the Museum of Pinball in Banning. require a nominal fee.

The Arcade Expo runs from 2 p.m. to midnight Jan. 15; 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Jan. 16; and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Jan 17.

For ticket purchase, a full sched-

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Amador's miniature Christmas Village has grown into full-size holiday tradition

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By Harvey M. Kahn

ichard Amador's miniature Christmas Village in his Colton garage has grown into a fullscale replica of a large metropolis that includes a population of 672 people with all the infra-structure. It started 12 years ago as an ordinary model train set. It now has two complete train sets and enough Christmas themed structures that it takes up the entire large Amador garage.

"Yes. It is a tradition," said Amador. "It takes about five days to put up. "I'd say about 80-100 of our friends and neighbors have come to see it.

We've had city officials and local business owners visit.

We've had Colton mayors, members of the city council, fire chiefs and chief-of-police.

It has been publicized by wordof-mouth."

Long time Amador friend, Pete Carrasco called the Christmas Village an impressive work of art. "It's been sort of kept among his friends. I think its become so amazing that its time for more people to appreciate it. You have to see it to believe it," said Carrasco, who like the Amador's have family roots that go back decades in Colton.

The Christmas Village skillfully depicts Santa Claus, Rudolph, a police and fire station, ranch, golf course, many animals, chocolate shop, merry-go-round, and a facsimile of Big Bear Lake. Little people are included around each of those sites. "I got the idea when my father used to take me to Harris Company in

Photo courtesy/Raymond Amador A portion of the Amador Christmas Village that is displayed annually in their Colton garage.