Inland Empire Weekly 02 09 2017

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Vol 12, NO. 25

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Sweet fundraising opportunity Saturday at Boys & Girls Clubs’ 23rd annual Chocolate Fantasy

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The Boys & Girls Club annual Chocolate Fantasy fundraiser is Saturday at the Mitten Building in Redlands. Proceeds wil support youth programs at the Club.

The gift of giving to kids, and the fundraiser Saturday at The Mitten Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Building in Redlands. hat’s the sweetest gift? Redlands-Riverside is offering a great opportunity to do so with its Fundraiser, cont. on next pg. annual Chocolate Fantasy

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Smiley Park fills with Lincoln, Civil War enthusiasts for shrine open house, pilgrimage Dignity Health hospitals reach 62 local schools during kindness challenge

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n preparation for their dental licensing exams, graduating dentists from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry will screen for adult patients (18 and over) who need specific dental treatments, including fillings and dental cleanings.

Adults whose dental needs match the exam requirements will be offered the needed dental care free of charge.

Screenings will take place between 5:15 pm and 6:30 pm on Monday, February 13; and Thursday, February 16.

Participants should check in at the main lobby of the Loma Linda University School of Dentistry’s Prince Hall, 11092 Anderson Street, Loma Linda.

For additional information, please call (909) 558-4222

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Lincoln presenter Robert Broski chats with a Civil War re-enactor during the 45th annual Lincoln Memorial Shrine Open House Feb. 4 in Redlands.

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From Broski’s Lincoln splitting “Cool.” image to Civil War reenactors, imothy Benson was in The 11-year-old Riverside resi- community members and dozens dent was among the hundreds in of boy and girl scouts delved in all awe Saturday. attendance for The Lincoln Memorial Shrine’s 45th annual “He looks just like him,” he said Open House held at Smiley Park looking up at Lincoln presenter Lincoln, cont. on next pg. in Redlands.

By Yazmin Alvarez

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Marking its 23rd year, the club’s signature black tie gala brings together chocolatiers, bakers, cooks, wine enthusiasts and master brewers from throughout the Redlands area to present one-of-a-kind sweet and savory bites to hundreds in attendance in hopes of winning “Best Restaurateur,” “Best Decorations” and “Best Chocolatier.”

While the event provides a great opportunity for local business exposure, it also offers a chance to help fund the futures of local youth, said P.T. McEwen, the club’s CEO in an earlier interview.

Through the help of vendors, guests in attendance raffle bids and other donations, thousands are raised annually in support of club programs for area youth, he added.

Highlights for this year’s event will include samplings from Jose’s Mexican Food, The Mitten Building, Mill Creek, State Street Winery, Parliament Chocolate, Starbucks, Jersey Mike’s Subs and Ritual Brewing to name a few, while casting votes for best Chocolatier of the Year, Restaurant of the Year, and Decorations of the Year.

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The BOE Band will offer live entertainment during the Boys & Girls Club annual Chocolate Fantasy fundraiser is Saturday at the Mitten Building in Redlands. Proceeds wil support youth programs at the Club.

Guests can enjoy sipping champagne and dancing the night away with live entertainment by the B.O.E. Band.

This year’s live auction will offer chances to bid on a 4-night stay in New York City w/ Hamilton Orchestra seating for two; a 5-night

stay in Victoria, Canada for two; 2 tickets to the 2018 People’s Choice Award with red carpet viewing and limo service; 2 tickets to the 2017

ESPY Awards with 1-night hotel stay; 2-night stay at The Hollywood Roosevelt; 2-night stay at The Joule Dallas; 4 Disney 1-day hopper passes; and an Open Door Escape Games experience for a party of six people. Guest can also enter a raffle for a chance to win an Apple Watch Series 2. All proceeds from the raffle will fund the club’s Scholarship Fund, helping club members pay for higher education.

Raffle tickets are on sale now, and those who enter do not have to be present to win.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside 23rd Chocolate Fantasy annual fundraiser will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. at the historic Mitten Building in Redlands, 345 N 5th St # A. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The event is open to guests 21 and older.

Event tickets are $90 per person and available for pre-sale through www.BeGreatIE.org.

For ticket purchase, information or for table sponsorships, visit the Redlands club at 1251 Clay Street or call 888-822-6535.

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Artillery demonstrations were provided by the 1st Pennsylvania Light Artillery during the 45th annual Lincoln Memorial Shrine Open House Feb. 4 in Redlands.

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things Lincoln during the event.

This year’s Open House was paired up with the 78th annual Lincoln Pilgrimage hosted by The California Inland Empire County Boy Scouts of America.

As part of the combined festivities, scouts placed flowers at the bust of Lincoln inside the museum, Mayor Paul Foster offered re-

marks, and Broski recited the Gettysburg Address.

Members of the 7th Michigan Volunteer cavalry on horseback offered bits of history to audiences including how horses were used during the war and ‘Dr. Malarky’ explained how soldiers were treated when they injured. Artillery demonstrations were provided by the 1st Pennsylvania Light Artillery.

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(Left) New exhibits are on display inside the Lincoln Memorial Shrine museum including documents on free and slave states. Dr. Malarky teaches kids how soldiers were treated during the Civil War.

Gloria’s Corner by the soldiers in the conflict but also those making sacrifices on the home front.

Gloria Macias Harrison

Now - July 31, 2017 - the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art presents Journey To The Beyond: Ancient Egyptians In The Pursuit Of Eternity at the Cal State San Bernardino Campus, 5500 University Parkway in San Bernardino. Museum hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm., Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., closed on Sunday and Friday. The focus of this exhibit is the ancient Egyptians' attitude toward life and death. For information call: 909.537.7373 or visit: raffma@csusb.edu

Now to March 11 - the Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art presents Man Up! Masculinity in Question at the Museum, 5885 Staff Honored: Haven Ave, Rancho Cucamonga.

I was an invited guest of the RiFor ticket information visit: alto Unified School District's www.chaffey.edu Black History Month Service Awards Ceremony on February 1.

The awardees were chosen by the January 25 - March 1 - the city District's Student Advisory Com- of Redlands presents a Diabetes mittee (DSAC), which is com- Empowerment Education Proposed of representatives from all gram on Wednesdays at the Joslyn the middle and high schools. Stu- Senior Center, 21 Grant Street. dents selected the recipients based This free program encourages on the person's positive interaction lifestyle changes. Participants will with students and staff. As the stu- learn about diabetes and how it afdent representatives from each fects a person's health. Pre-regisschool introduced their honoree, tration is required. For information there was a clear common thread - and registration call: 909.798.7550 each honoree has and is making a difference in student lives because February 11 to April 8 - the they care, mentor, advise, and tutor Robert and Frances Fullerton Muwithout reservation. The 2017 re- seum of Art presents "Enduring cipients included: Mr. Akinlana Vision and Linked in Tradition: Osonduagwuike, Frisbie Middle Selected Works by Four GeneraSchool; Ms. Yolanda Smith, tions of African American Jehue Middle School; Mrs. Women Artists" this exhibit feaBrandi Brunson, Kolb Middle ture the works of Samella Lewis & School; Officer Lou Webb, Betye Saar, Lois Marilou Jones, Kucera Middle School; Mr. Elizabeth Catlett, Gwendolyn Daniel Martinez, Rialto Middle Knight, Mary Lovelace O'Neil, School; Mrs. Laurie Dunbar- Nanette Carter, Alison Saar, LesSmalls, Eisenhower High ley Saar, Eve Sandler, Elizabeth School; Mr. Gabriel Quinones, Sunday, Kenturah Davis, and Lisa Rialto High School; Mrs. Carlita C. Soto. This event is part of Cal Square, Milor High School; and State San Bernardino's celebration Mrs. Kara O'Brien, Carter High of Black History Month and School. Congratulations to the Women's History Month. The Muhonorees. A very special congrat- seum is located on the Cal State ulation to the students who organ- campus, 5500 University Parkway. information call: ized and presented this program in For 909.537.7373 or visit: a very professional manner and for your heartfelt and eloquent intro- raffma@csusb.edu ductions.

February 11 to May 20 - the Robert and Fullerton Museum of Art presents "Not Ready to Make Nice: Guerrilla Girls in the Art Art Exhibits, Theatre & SemiWorld and Beyond", an exhibit nars: organized and circulated by CoExhibits & Theatre: lumbia College Chicago. This exNow - April 2 - San Bernardino hibition of Guerrilla Girls, a major County Museum presents Over presentation of the collective, illuHere, Over There: In Times of minates and contextualizes the imWar. This exhibit not only honors portant past and ongoing work of those who made sacrifices made these highly original, provocative

Inland Empire Community Newspapers • Febrary 9, 2017 • Page A3 Saturday, February 11 - the Redlands Friends of Shelter Animals (REDFOSA) is sponsoring the Paws & Kisses adoption event from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Animal Shelter, 504 Kansas Street.

Pets will be available for adoption at a reduced adoption fee and a free pet gift bag will be provided with each adoption. For information call: 909.798.7644 or visit: info@redfosa.org

Friday, February 17 - the Ontario Museum of History & Art presents two speakers in the art field in celebration of Black History Month at 6:00 p.m. Belle Mann, an Emmy Award-winning ink and painter (colorist) for "The Simpsons" and other popular show from Disney. She will discuss her and colleague Floyd Norman careers in the animation field. Floyd Norman was the first black animator for Disney and is the subject and author of the recent book and documentary, "An Animated Life."

The second featured speaker is Clifford Breland who will discuss his trajectory in dance and his successful Bre Dance Studio, a nationally acclaimed dance studio in Riverside. Both events are free to the public but reservations are requested at 909.395.2510. The Ontario Museum is located at 225 S. Euclid Ave. Ontario.

Sunday, February 12 - the Congregation Emanu El of Redlands presents Cantor's Concert at 4:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of the synagogue at 1495 Ford Street. Other Southern California Cantors, the Congregation Emanuel El Adult Choir and various celebrated instrumentalists, will join Cantor and influential artist who cham- Jennifer Bern-Vogel. For informapion feminism and social change. tion and tickets call: 909.307.0400 Admission is free. The Museum is or email cee@emanuelsb.org located on the Cal State campus, Saturday, February 18 - the In5500 University Parkway. For in- Monday, February 13 - Friends land Cities East Chapter of the formation on Museum hours and of CID (Center for Individual De- Black Chambers of Commerce parking call: 909. 537. 7373. velopment) present Murder Mys- and Dignity Healthcare/St. Bernartery Dinner 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at dine's Medical Center present the 562 W. 4th Street, San Bernardino. Annual Black History Awards Save the Date: This presentation is set in the luncheon and fundraiser from 1950's and attendees are en en- 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Saturday, February 11 - the San couraged to dress up in 1950 cos- Rezek Pavilion Center, 2101 N. Bernardino Symphony Orchestra tumes. All proceeds from this Waterman Ave San Bernardino. presents Symphonic Surprise at fundraiser benefit CID, a recre- Honorees will receive the " Dig7:30 p.m. at the California Theatre, ation center for individuals with nity Spotlight Community Service 562 W. 6th Street. The program in- disabilities. For ticket information Award" for their work with at risk cludes: Wolfgang Amadeus call: 909.384.5426 or visit: youth in the community. To RSVP Mozart Violin Concert No. 3 fea- www.friendsofcid.com call: 888.466.7408. turing violinist Usha Kapoor, Frank Joseph Haydn Symphony Tuesday, February 14 - a San No. 94 "Surprise Symphony" and Bernardino Business and ComIgor Stravinsky Puccinella Suite. munity Meeting hosted by LieuConcert goers are encouraged to tenant Lawhead will be held at Favorite Quote: arrive an hour early to "Meet the 10:00 a.m. at the Arrowhead Event Composers" from the Inland Val- Center, 180 S. Arrowhead. Is open "There is in every true woman's ley Repertory Theatre Company meeting allows local businessmen heart, a spark of heavenly fire, and then stay after the concert and and residents to discuss concerns which lies dormant in the broad meet the musicians at the post- about public safety. daylight of prosperity, but which concert reception. For ticket inforkindles up and beams and blazes mation call: 909.381.5388 or visit: Thursday, February 16 - in the dark hour of adversity." sanbernardinosymphony.org Women Veterans presents a NetSaturday, February 11 - the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Redlands-Riverside present the 23rd annual Chocolate Fantasy fundraiser at the Mitten Building from 6:30 to 11:00 p.m. This 50th Anniversary fundraiser features savory and sweet treats from local restaurants, caterers and bakeries as well as live and silent auctions and opportunity drawing for an Apple Watch Series 2. Chocolate Fantasy is open to guests 21 and over and guests will be able to vote for Chocolatier of the Year, Restaurant of the Year and Decorations of the Year. For information, table sponsorships, and tickets call: 888.822.6535 or visit www.BeGreatIE.org

Saturday, February 11 - the San Bernardino Public Library and the Friends of the Library present 'Lieutenant Flipper's Trial' at 3 p.m. in the Feldheym Central Library's Bing Wong Auditorium, 555 W. 6th Street. This one-act play dramatizes the fateful 1881 trial of Lt. Henry O Flipper who was the first African-American to graduate from West Point and his court martial. The play’s author, Bob Rogers, a former U.S. Army Captain, combat leader during the Vietnam War and paratrooper, presents the play. Rogers writes historical fiction and speaks to fulfill his goal of "entertaining to educate". His most recent book is First Dark - A Buffalo Soldier's Story. This free program will include a Q& A with the author and his books will be available for purchase. For information call: 909.381.8235 or visit: www.sbpl.org

working Event on Women's Healthcare at 5:30 p.m. at the Ambulatory Care Center - VA Loma Linda Healthcare System, 26001 Redlands, Blvd., Room 1C, Redlands, CA s. All women veterans are welcomed to come meet other women veterans and learn about healthcare. A light meal will be served. To register for this event v i s i t : http://www.eventbrite.com/e/wom en-healthcare-tickets31356764928 For more information contact Ann Dyson (323) 517.1145

-Washington Irving

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OPINION&LETTERS Page A4 • February 29 2017 • Inland Empire Community Newspapers

the costume, are not people comparable to the KKK. Far from it.

They are adolescents and young adults that hail from the vastly polluted Valleys of the Inland Empire and the tainted arid farmlands of the Coachella Valley.

By Anthony Victoria

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A disappointing choice of words ometimes a choice of words can be regrettable.

And I believe this to be the case with Dr. Hardy Brown Sr.-a prominent Inland Empire leader that has advocated for the civil rights of disadvantaged people for over four decades.

As a man who experienced segregation in the South during the first years of his life, Brown understands the importance of giving a voice to the disenfranchised; hence the reason he helped established the Black Voice Foundation. The entity currently conducts programs that educate young people about African-American culture and community advocacy.

This makes it more perplexing that Brown, in his recent Black Voice News column, chose to compare a local social justice organization to a white supremacist group.

In response to the Sierra Club My Generation’s protest of Fontana Mayor Acquanetta Warren and her support of a 4-million square-foot development plan, Brown argued that one particular protester--an individual wearing a ‘Smoggy the Bear’ costume--was reminiscent of past incidents in city history when Ku Klux Klan members, “march[ed] down the streets of Fontana...in their white sheets with hoods over their faces so know [sic] one will know who they are.”

These individuals, who more than likely take turns wearing

Specifically, they are AfricanAmerican, Chicano, and immiyouth that grant disproportionately suffer from respiratory illnesses because of the poor air quality in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.

The Los Angeles Times reported in August 2016 that Dignity Health Community Hospital in San Bernardino witnessed a 1015 percent increase in emergency room admissions, with many of these people being children and seniors that suffer from asthma and lung complications.

Loma Linda University Medical Center also saw an increase in visits last year.

Poor air quality in our region is attributed to the high number of warehouses in cities like Fontana, Moreno Valley, Riverside, and San Bernardino. All four of these municipalities currently violate federal standards for ozone.

These are the same people, ironically, that Dr. Brown has tirelessly worked to protect and serve. Instead of rash labeling, perhaps time would be better suited understanding why these men and women are so upset at the prospect of having more warehouses built in their communities.

Additionally, Brown brushed demonstrators off and referred to them as “paid protesters” or “people in hoods”. These words disparage and indicate a lack of empathy for people like Alani Hernandez, the 4-year-old Fontana native that can’t play with her friends outside, instead being forced to find solace in her inhalers that she refers to as toys.

Witnessing our region grow from “rags to riches” is an alluring expectation Mr. Brown.

Nevertheless, and despite your assertions, I believe your choice of words is regrettable. In today’s age, the reference of a hate group as a comparison to others is a poor choice. Coming from a respected man of your stature, such display of inflammatory rhetoric indeed is disappointing.

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We are one country

We are one country; we are one people. I love the idea of America; I love the fellowship of citizenship.

We have future fellow citizens who don't yet know that they'll be our fellow citizens. They're people living somewhere else who will, some day, rise at the opening notes of the Star Bangled Banner and stand, hand on heart, next to us as we pay homage to our great nation.

These future citizens are struggling under oppressive regimes or they're subjected to oppressive social pressures because of religious or personal beliefs that are incongruent with harsh societal standards or they have some other political or social grievances that put them in opposition with their homelands.

Maybe the shattered economies in their countries won't allow them ample opportunities to improve upon their dire circumstances. Whatever the reasons they simply dream of a better life and the only place that they know they will find that better

life is in America.

They know about America.

They know about the idea of America. They understand the symbolism of the statue of liberty and all that implies (“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore.

Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!''). These people can relate to Lady Liberty's message; these future fellow citizens live Lady Liberty's message.

And I can't wait to see what they can achieve because their success is our success. We are a society of immigrants and the children of immigrants and the grandchildren of immigrants.

We've achieved our greatness standing on the shoulders of their courage, desperation, passion and unquenchable desire to be a part of something greater than their imaginations would allow. We are a united people cobbled together from divided

parts; we are a social amalgam blended from the greatest collection of castoffs the world has ever seen.

We are America. We were forged in the fires of revolution.

Publicly airing our grievances without fear is imbedded in our cultural DNA! Challenging institutional inadequacies is not only a right but it's a necessary exercise of our civic duty! We value free speech; we value free expression; we value the freedom to choose our beliefs; we value opportunity. We despise oppression; we despise intolerance; we despise bigotry; we despise baseless hatred.

I'm an American but I am not America. You are an American but you are not America either.

We are Americans and WE are America!

Wm. Blaine Bowman, Riverside, CA

President a loose cannon In 2000, the last time the presidency went to the candidate who lost the popular vote, the country was taken into a senseless war whose disastrous consequences the whole civilized world is still grappling with: ISIS, the rise of the Islamic State and the threat of terrorism

in Europe, here at home and elsewhere.

This time around, with the presidency going to the candidate who again lost the popular vote, we have a loose cannon, a 21st-century Don Quixote who sees and attacks imaginary ene-

mies! Any lessons here?

Charles Blankson, Fontana

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Words to Think About: Dr. Jill Kirchner-Rose

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By G. W. Abersold Ph.D.

r. Jill is one of the best preachers I’ve ever heard. As a minister myself for sixty-five years I feel qualified to evaluate good preaching.

Her full name is Dr. Jill KirchnerRose.

She is the current Senior Minister of the Redlands UCC-United Church of Christ; and has been there almost two years.

She is especially unique in that she grew up in that church. A native of Redlands, she graduated from Redlands High School in 1987. Following this she attended the University of California at Riverside, with a major in Psychology and Business.

Dr. Jill told me that when she

was fifteen years old she told her mother she was going to be a minister. From that time on, every decision she made was with that goal in mind.

Today she is forty-eight (48) years old and married to Karen Rose. They were married in the church in 2010 and legally in 2013. Daniella is their two-yearold daughter.

Her most avid habit is reading.

The library in her office is very eclectic. From Bishop John Shelby Spong to Bill O’ Reilly. She is also an avid sportswoman-in remission, temporarily. She is an excellent tennis player and an O. K. golfer, according to her.

She loves poetry and dancing and practices Sufism. While she appreciates humor, she says, “I’m not very humorous.” She is a lover of animals and dogs in particular.

In a nutshell, Dr. Kirchner-Rose would be considered a liberal Christian. She denies the concept of Original Sin; and does not accept the traditional view of eternal punishment. She does believe in an afterlife but, again, has reservations regarding the traditional view of heaven.

Dr. Jill says that a belief in the Virgin Birth is nonessential. As for Jesus being the Son of God, she affirms that all of us are children of God, but He was more aware of it.

Again, she is considered progressive in her theology.

The church of which Dr. Jill is the Senior Pastor was started in 1975. A small group of members from the Redlands Congregational Church decided to affiliate with the United Church of Christ (UCC); which is also Congregational. Their origin is from the Pil-

Her narration was clear and logical, that was filled with grammatical phrases and pictorial words that seemed poetical.

The substance of her sermon sounded like a lawyer’s brief. Introduction, summation and conclusion. The theme was riveting, “God showed up.”

-Dr. Abersold speaking about Dr. Jill KirchnerRose’s sermon grims of 1620.

The Theological differences are distinct. The original group was started in the 1800’s. While the congregational governing philosophy is basically the same; their theology is not. The older group is decidedly conservative and could be defined as a “fundamentalist” church. The UCC branch is considered much more liberal.

The Redlands UCC defines its beliefs as, “We are a progressive,

Obituary - Dr. Larry W. Sheffield

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r. Larry W. Sheffield, 77, local historian and author of Images of America: Colton and David Douty Colton died peacefully after battling cancer on January 7, 2017 in Sacramento with family members at his side.

Dr. Sheffield served his community as a local historian, author and lecturer which reflected his deep love for Colton and its captivating origins. Prior to his work with the Colton Area Museum Association and San Bernardino Historical Society, he worked in the mental health field with the developmentally disabled, in addiction counseling, and as a teacher and professor.

His life was one of dedication to others.

Larry Wendell Sheffield was born in Payson, Utah on January 21, 1939 to Wendell Hatch Sheffield and Rae Bissell Sheffield. He served in the United States Army and Army Reserve from 19571965. In 1963, he graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Science degree and a teaching certificate in history. He

worked as a social studies teacher at Granger High School in Salt Lake City from 1963-64. From 1965-68, he was a caseworker for the Utah State Department of Public Welfare. He earned his Master of Social Work degree as a member of Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Utah in 1970.

Relocating to California in 1970 with his family, he worked as a psychiatric social worker for the California State Department of Mental Hygiene. In 1972, he accepted a position as Senior Counselor with Inland Counties Regional Center.

He continued for more than twenty years with the Regional Center as a Community Liaison and Staff Psychologist. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy degree in clinical psychology from the California Graduate Institute in 1981 and continued with the Regional Center to work with the accused and incarcerated to determine competency to stand trial.

Dr. Sheffield retired from the Regional Center in 1993. He went on to work as a professor and Interim Director of Social Work at Loma Linda University, La Sierra Campus and San Bernardino Valley College. As an avid reader of historical authors and biographies, he joined the San Bernardino Historical Society where he authored articles for the Society’s publication, “The Odyssey.” Relocating to Colton, he chronicled and published the story of Colton’s namesake, David Douty Colton. He wrote a series of history articles for The Colton City News and The San Bernardino County Sun. In 2004, while serving as president of the Colton Area Museum Association and Historical Society, Arcadia Publishing invited Dr. Sheffield to compile a book containing photographs and details

OPEN and AFFIRMING congregation with a vibrant spirituality.”

The Open and Affirming means there is no rejection based on gender, race, sexual preference, lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender.

Or LBGT. The congregation also has a deep

about Colton’s history for their “Images of America” series. The book was well-received among Colton residents, officials and historians. Serving on the board of the Colton Area Museum forged many rewarding friendships that endured for the rest of his life. Dr. Sheffield especially enjoyed spirited discussions about history and politics among friends. He was an intellectual with a broad appreciation of diversity and culture. He explored the fine arts, dabbling in woodworking, needlework, painting and design.

Survivors include his daughters Melissa Lawson (Michael) of Fair Oaks, CA; Sara Sheffield of Upland, two grandchildren Lauren Pitman of Eastvale and Jacob Pitman of Sacramento; a sister, Carolyn Willard of Dallas, TX. Preceding him in death are his parents Wendell and Rae Sheffield of Salt Lake City, Utah and ex-wife Caroline Bellows Sheffield of Upland.

A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Thursday, February 16 at Hermosa Gardens Cemetery in the Mission Chapel at 2:30 p.m. Feel free to bring your own prepared remarks. In lieu of flowers, send memorial contributions to Cancer Research Institute, 55 Broadway, Suite 1802, New York, NY 10006 or the Colton Area Museum Association c/o Mike Murphy P.O. Box Colton, CA 92324.

Larry W. Sheffield, a contributor to both The Sun and The Colton City News, has collected more than 200 historic photographs, many from the archives of the Colton Area Museum Association, an organization he currently (2004) serves as president. This is his third book on the history of Colton and the only published collection of historic images devoted exclusively to the city.

commitment to, Social Action. For instance, on Christmas Eve the congregation raised $2,000 plus for the homeless in Aleppo in Syria. And an appreciation of the fine arts.

The main worship service is at 10:30 AM each Sunday. It is located at 168 Bellevue Ave, 3 tenths of a mile south of Barton Road.

Stella and I recently visited the worship service. The sanctuary is modern architecture with a large

glass window on the east side with a huge stained glass cross (about 50 feet) in the center.

The pews had been re-arranged with the altar in the middle. The choir was about equally divided between men and women. Most of the congregation was middle-aged.

Two had care-dogs with them. The music was excellent and the people were very friendly.

The highlight of the service was Dr. Jill Kirchner-Rose’s sermon. It was outstanding. Her voice is firm and vibrant and her demeanor was warm and pleasant.

Her narration was clear and logical, that was filled with grammatical phrases and pictorial words that seemed poetical.

The substance of her sermon sounded like a lawyer’s brief. Introduction, summation and conclusion. The theme was riveting, “God showed up.” She regaled us with a litany of examples from the Bible, from history and contemporary experiences. God Always Shows Up. And then came the climactic emphasis. Whatever our needs in 2017, God will always show up.

No wonder she is such a good preacher. She graduated from the Yale Seminary and has a doctorate in preaching from the Chicago Theological Seminary.

Will we go back? Undoubtedly yes.

Amen. Selah. So be it.

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Assemblywoman sworn in by community, hailed by labor and environmental leaders

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By Anthony Victoria

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Assemblywoman Eloise reyes (D-Grand terrace) speaking to her constituents during a community swear in ceremony at San Bernardino Valley college on Feb. 4.

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bout 600 people poured into San Bernardino Valley College’s auditorium on Saturday to see Eloise Gomez Reyes sworn in as representative for California’s 47th Assembly District.

Although the Assemblywoman was officially sworn in by Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon on December 5, a community event was organized to allow residents to relish Reyes’ “historic” victory.

“It’s a celebration of not only my win, but of your win,” Reyes said. “You have won. Congratulations.”

Public officials, labor, and environmental champions took turns hailing Reyes’ record as a defender of social justice, employment rights, and economic stability.

Center for Community Action

and Environmental Justice (CCAEJ) Executive Director Penny Newman believes Reyes’ win represents a landmark success for the grassroots, progressive sector.

“She has taken steps to make sure she’s grounded,” Newman said. “I’ve never been more proud to be a woman of the IE than I am today. This is what Democracy looks like.”

Reyes graduated from San Bernardino Valley College in 1976, and went on to receive her law degree from Loyola Law School. She’s the first Latina to open her own legal practice in the Inland Empire.

The 61-year-old long time attorney unseated newspaper publisher Cheryl Brown last November in an election race that featured contentious debates over the environment and business interests.

Despite admitting she didn’t

like to make promises, Reyes pledged to work diligently to represent their interests.

“I promise you that I will represent you and always keep in the back of the mind what’s best for my community,” she said.

“The 47th Assembly District deserves the fair share of the resources and opportunities available to make this a better community.”

San Bernardino Valley College President Diana Rodriguez expressed delight in Reyes’ accomplishment.

“I am honored to be the president of this amazing college during such an exciting time,” said San Bernardino Valley College President Diana Rodriguez.

“One of our very own distinguished alumni is sworn in to the California State Assembly to advocate on behalf of our community, our college, and our students.”

Valentine’s Day Guide 2017: Celebrating love in the Inland Empire

By Yazmin Alvarez

hether you’re a yearround romantic or a one-day lover we all know that even the most deephearted profound love can use a little spark.

With Valentine’s Day less than a week away, and falling mid-week this year, plans for a candlelit dinner can be accompanied by a few other celebrations days after and with no repercussions from late planning.

Here is a compilation of a few local spots offering romantic opportunities that will surely keep your sweetie stuck in love — no matter what day.

For the first time, The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa is being illuminated with red, white, and pink lights for a month-long opportunity to celebrate love with its newest experience, Festa dell’Amore.

From lavish overnight stay packages, personal romance concierges to candlelit dinners with serenades, the ‘festival of love’ encompasses romance at its best, said Stan Kantowski, vice president and general manager of the hotel.

“Presidents, Hollywood stars have been married and spent their

honeymoons here. We have that history of love and romance at The Mission Inn and we wanted to offer ways couples can take the time to celebrate each other,” he said. “If you’ve been married for 50 years or planning to get married, there’s something here for everyone to just enjoy being in love.”

Among the unique offerings to celebrate traditions of love and to make new ones are taking a stroll down “Lovers Lane” which is lit with red, pink and white lights, hearts and swans; becoming part of history with a traditional “Kiss Under the Arch” under the iconic Campanario; taking a photo in front of the romantic flower wall which is almost 8-feet-tall in the lobby; a historic Romance Tour highlighting the historic weddings, honeymoons, and special moments held on the property throughout the years by former guests as former Presidents Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan, film legends Judy Garland and Bette Davis, and among others.

For those wanting to make the perfect love connection: special prix-fixe menus with themed dessert options including Love is Sharing—desserts for two, Love is Decadent—a chocolate soufflé,

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Signature Sweetheart rides at Sunshine and Daydreams horseback riding in norco has a few Valentine’s Day rides for you and your sweetheart.

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the mission inn hotel & Spa has kicked off its month-long festival of love, Festa dell’Amore, offering guests an opportunity to celebrate love in many ways including dinners, overnight stays and love strolls through the grounds.

and Love is Exotic—a passion fruit dessert will be available, along with special menus at all of the hotel’s restaurants; overnight suite packages with a rose petal turndown service, couples massage at Kelly’s Day spa and sweets and champagne to close out the evening.

Want a chance to win the ultimate lovers package? In honor of a century of ‘timeless romance, the hotel is holding a contest on its social media outlets.

One lucky in love couple will win: -Overnight accommodations for two in the Alhambra suite where the Reagans spent their wedding night in 1952 -Breakfast for two -Rose petal turn-down service with chocolate dipped strawberries

and house champagne To enter, share your #TimelessRomance stories/memories and photos made at the Mission Inn on their Facebook Wall/on this post and Instagram using the hashtag #TimelessRomance.

Enter each photo, story and memory as a separate post for more chances to win. Contest closes Tuesday Feb. 28th at 10am. Winning post will be announced March 1st.

To learn more about the Fest dell’Amore, visit www.missioninn.com or call 800-843-7755.

Looking for more opportunities to fuel the flames of love?

Here are a few other ideas to keep in mind: •Netflix and Chill (at home)

•Catch a flick at the drive-in Rubidoux or Riverside

•St. Valentine's dinner and dance at Riley’s Farm Feb. 11 and 14 with a candle-lit dinner in the Hawks Head Public House.

Information: rileysfarm.com

•Signature Sweetheart Rides at Sunshine and Daydreams Horseback Riding Ride horses through bamboo tunnels and arrive at a romantic plateau overlooking the Santa Ana riverbed and the San Bernardino mountains. Ride includes 1 hour riding time, 30 minute break above riverbed, Martinelli’s, See’s chocolate and vase of roses.

Information: 909-645-1270 or www.sunshineanddaydream.com/s weetheart-rides

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Amazon donates $22,000 worth of supplies to SB animal shelter

etail giant Amazon paid a visit to the San Bernardino City Animal Shelter on Friday, Feb. 3 with a generous donation of $22,000 worth of new supplies. Mayor R. Carey Davis of San Bernardino and Chief Jarrod Burguan were there to help with the delivery of toys, food, and general supplies for the city-run shelter.

Over the last year, Amazon has donated more than $100,000 in in-kind and monetary donations to Inland Empire organizations, such as schools, robotics clubs, and food banks as Amazon is committed to giving back to the communities where fulfillment associates live, work and play – and four-legged friends are no exception. Today’s donation was part of a long-term partnership Amazon has built with the City of San Bernardino.

Amazon associates and City of san Bernardino representatives are all smiles in front of the $22,000 donation.

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(right) san Bernardino Police Chief Jarrod Burguan was on-hand to help with the delivery of $22,000 worth of toys, food and supplies donated by Amazon to the city’s animal shelter on Friday.

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Amazon associates surprised animal shelter staff and volunteers with boxes filled with food, toys, cleaning supplies and more. Pictured on the left is san Bernardino Mayor Carey Davis.

School district reaches out to truant students, ascertains families’ needs

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By MJ Duncan

tudents sometimes get sidetracked from their path to graduation for a gamut of reasons that keep them from attending classes regularly. The San Bernardino City Unified School District personnel do not simply allow these students to fall through the cracks. Through Operation Student Recovery district managers and community leaders that include SBCUSD Superintendent Dr. Dale Marsden and San Bernardino City Mayor Carey Davis joined a team of 34 volunteers to visit 189 last known addresses of truant students on Thursday, Jan. 26.

Maria Garcia, SBCUSD Communications Officer, was happy to report that on the following school day 130 students returned to

classes.

“There are a host of reasons that keep students from regular attendance,” Garcia explained. “They include teen pregnancy to a student suffering from scoliosis who was in too much pain to carry her backpack and didn’t have transportation, and others who become discouraged because they fell behind in their credits.”

District personnel discuss with parents, caregivers and students the obstacles they face, and realize the issues that are hindering regular attendance. When those are identified staff are more able to refer families to local supporting agencies or direct assistance through the district.

“The goal isn’t to catch students and to reprimand them for not going to school,” Garcia said.

“We try to provide a host of resources such as food, clothing,

on thursday, Jan. 26 san Bernardino unified school District personnel visited the last known addresses of students K-12 who have not been attending school regularly. 189 homes were visited and as a result of operation student recovery, 130 students returned to school the next day. Pictured from left: Bilingual Attendance Assistant Adrian Islas, sBCusD superintendent Dr. Dale Marsden and san Bernardino City Mayor Carey Davis.

mental health, or drug counseling to the parent and child when deemed necessary.”

In addition to listening to the needs of each family, district personnel discuss the benefits of a good education and acquiring a high school diploma. For those students who are behind in credits, there is a program where they can earn credits from home.

“They may not graduate at their home school, but they most certainly have the opportunity to graduate,” Garcia said.

Operation Student Recovery was established six years ago by former SBCUSD Superintendent Arturo Delgado. Under Dr. Marsden’s direction the outreach program today involves community partners such as Loma Linda University, city of San Bernardino, and faith-based organizations.

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Dignity Health hospitals reach 62 local schools during kindness challenge

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June Collison, President of Dignity health – Community hospital of San Bernardino, leads lincoln elementary School students in the “Kindness Mini Medical School” on thursday, Jan. 26.

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By MJ Duncan

he Great Kindness Challenge swept through schools across the nation last week that challenges elementary, middle and high school students to complete at least 50 acts of kindness in one week. In support of this effort locally, Dignity Health hospitals St. Bernardine Medical Center and Community Hospital of San Bernardino partnered with the San Bernardino City Unified School District and Diocese of San Bernardino to spread the message of kindness to 37,000 students.

On Wednesday, Jan. 25 Dignity Health personnel paid a visit to third- and fourth-graders at Holy Rosary Academy.

Hospital physicians and staff led students in a teddy bear clinic to demonstrate the importance of showing kindness to patients and each other.

In addition to performing

“checkups” on little stuffed teddy bears, students also created get well cards for hospital patients.

“The challenge sometimes is showing kindness,” said Dr. Victor Waters, MD Chief Medical Officer, St. Bernardine Medical Center. “At Dignity Health this is what we do, we show human kindness, and to foster a ripple effect of kindness is what we are committed to doing in the community.”

Dignity Health, which has been the presenting sponsor of the Great Kindness Challenge for the fourth year, sponsors 196 schools in Southern California, which translates to 130,000 students.

“These outreach efforts set the tone for Dignity Health,” said Dan Murphy, Dignity Health Vice President of Philanthropy.

“This event with the students promotes kindness with each other and the community, and it also shows them that the work we do in healing is kindness.”

On Thursday Dignity Health –

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third and fourth grade students participate in Dignity health – St. Bernardine Medical Center’s great Kindness Challenge at holy Rosary academy on Wednesday, Jan. 25. hospital physicians and staff led students in a teddy bear clinic to demonstrate the importance of showing kindness to patients and each other.

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During the “Kindness Mini Medical School” event on thursday, Jan. 26, lincoln elementary School fifth graders learned about specific hospital specialties, as hospital employees and physicians discuss the role that kindness has played in their careers, successes and lives.

Community Hospital of San Bernardino hosted a Kindness Mini Medical School with Lincoln Elementary School fifth grade students who had the opportunity to learn about specific

hospital specialties including radiology and nursing, as hospital employees and physicians discuss the role that kindness has played in their careers, successes and lives.

This is the third year Community Hospital has participated in the event, helping students accomplish many of the kind acts they worked to complete during the week.