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Inland Empire Weekly Features, Lifestyle & News You Can Use!

Vol 11, NO. 48

THIS WEEK Gloria’s Corner and Words To Think About

Free parenting classes being offered to parents in San Bernardino City school district

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August 4, 2016

HSSBV to host Fiesta Village

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Fundraising Day

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Community, police reinforce relations during National Night Out

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The Infant-Toddler Success organization is offering free parenting classes for parents in the San Bernardino City school district.

San Bernardino to help parents Infant-Toddler Success organizaand caregivers of children ages 0- tion, will be taught in English and series of free parenting 3 be their child's “first and best classes are being offered teacher.”

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By Yazmin Alvarez

Colton Pony 14U Softball team earns respect during World Series Championship run

Back2School Jam Saturday at Sylvan Park in Redlands

he Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley will have a fundraising day at Fiesta Village (1405 E. Washington, Colton) on Saturday, August 6th from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Visit www.hssbv.org to download and print a flyer or stop by the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley (374 W Orange Show Lane, San Bernardino). When you bring the flyer with you to Fiesta Village on August 1st you will receive an all-access pass for only $16.95 (regular pricing over $20)! In addition to the discount, the HSSBV will also get 20% of each admission ticket. Your all-access pass includes unlimited race cars, amusement rides, mini-golf, roller skating and waterslides.

Save money on a day of fun for the family and help the HSSBV help animals at the same time!

For more information on this fundraiser visits www.hssbv.org or call 909-386-1400 ext. 224.

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The Redlands Police Department and Micah House After School Program will give away bicycles and backpacks during a Back2School Jam and Community Resource Fair at Sylvan Park from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

By Yazmin Alvarez

he Redlands Police Department and Micah House After School Program will once again help chil-

dren start the school year with the and runs until noon at Sylvan necessary essentials by hosting the Park, 601 N University Street. It annual Back2School Jam and is open to the community.

Community Resource Fair Saturday in Redlands.

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The free event kicks off at 9 a.m.

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Spanish to parents of children 036 months who live in the San Bernardino City Unified School District.

Dr. Al Karnig, former President of California State University San Bernardino, spearheads the organization and says the early ages of a child’s life, are the critical to lifelong learning.

“The first 36 months of life are the most important time for a baby’s brain development,” he said during the class announcement at Dignity Health - St. Bernardine Medical Center.

“If you measure the IQs of 36month-olds in a variety of ways, what you find—irrespective of social class, irrespective of parents’

occupations, parents’ education — is that those children who have had exposure to lots of different words have higher IQs.” The Infant-Toddler Success program is a free eight-session resource for parents and caregivers interested in learning about topics that can help when raising children under the age of three to be better prepared for school and life.

This program is a project of The Community Foundation, which serves San Bernardino and Riverside counties and is funded in part by the San Bernardino City Unified School District.

Grandparents, expecting parents, and caregivers are welcome to attend. The classes are free and childcare will be provided. To learn more, visit infanttoddlersuccess.

Start Date

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Upcoming Classes

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indian springs hs Feldheym library Feldheym library san Gorgonio hs arroyo valley hs indian springs hs san Gorgonio hs

How Does the Program Work?

•the first three years are the most important time for your baby’s brain, language, social, and emotional development. classes include: • 8 two-hour classes held twice a week for four weeks •Free childcare (for those who are walking and older) and a meal for adults & children •Quarterly follow up meetings to help you along •Free books to take home so you can read to your baby •classes are held in english or spanish •Day and evening classes are available •open to parents, grandparents, and caregivers of children ages 0-36 months (including pregnant moms) •classes are taught by parent educators trained at csUsB’s institute for child •Development & Family relations •a safe and supportive environment is provided for parents and caregivers to share their challenges and successes in their most important role.

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the redlands police Department and micah house after school program will give away bicycles and backpacks during a Back2school Jam and community resource Fair at sylvan park from 9 a.m. to noon saturday.

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Free snacks, music and activities will be available along with the chance for children to take home a bicycle.

The event is held annually to gift school-aged children backpacks filled with school supplies and provide parents access to several com-

munity resources.

Various organizations and agencies will be on hand to provide community resource information.

Last year’s event help provide more than 1,200 backpacks and school supplies to children and youth, and organizers are hoping to match those numbers Saturday.

Donations for the event were funded by various groups includ-

ing the Redlands Police Officers Association, Trinity Church, Tom McGrath School Supplies, and grants from the Redlands Police Department.

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

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zone and vendors. Bring beach chairs, blankets, dancing shoes and enjoy family fun and entertainment. Music starts at 7 p.m. and doors open at 6 p.m. There is free parking at the Carousel mall parking lot and plenty of street parking. For information call Rusty Palmer 909.580.9491

Gloria Macias Harrison

Everyone doing his or her part:

With all the negative mudslinging going on around us we, the community, have to stay focused on issues and projects where we can have the most positive impact. It starts with our families, our neighbors and neighborhoods. Kudos to the many volunteers doing clean up; to the residents involved in neighborhood associations helping each other with information on security, city issues, lost pets, the coyotes and happenings; to the non-profits and businesses helping with backpacks and school supplies; to the groups, churches, schools and community centers that ran summer camps and workshops and provided free movies and concerts; and to all providing food and clothing to our residents in need. Thank you for your efforts - you truly make a difference!

Theater, Concerts and Workshops:

Thursday, July 28th - Saturday, August 6th - Junior University Musical Theatre presents Sleeping Beauty, an original adaptation with music and lyrics

by William R. Dixon. This is the 54th season of the community musical theatre staged at Roosevelt Bowl, 1001 E. Highland Ave., San Bernardino. For ticket information call: 909.889.0833 or lookup Junior University Musical Theatre on Facebook for discounts and more information.

This is a wonderful tradition kept alive by talented and very professional people. For information and tickets call: 909.889.0833 August 5, 12, 19 & 26 - the Revolve Project Foundation presents Down Town Summer Concert Series every Friday at Court Street Square (corner of Court Street and E Streets, San Bernardino) from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. Featured are talented musical groups, food trucks, kids

Saturday, August 6 & August 13 - the Children's Summer Music Festival Workshops for Children ages 4-12 from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the Community Center, 111 W. Lugonia Ave. Redlands. On August 6, Stars of Tomorrow in Wonderland and on August 13, Opera with Frank Fetta on how do you sing a story.

p.m. at the Museum Amphitheater, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands. Attendees are invited to bring a picnic, lawn chairs and blankets. The popcorn is free. For information call: 909.798.8608

Friday, August 5 - the Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival presents James Garner's Tribute to Johnny Cash at 8:15 p.m. at the Bowl, 25 Grant Street, Redlands. Garner and his band recreate Cash's greatest hits and tell personal anecdotes about one of the best singing storytellers. It is a toe-tapping concert honoring Cash's music and that of his back-up band, the Tennessee Three. For information on this concert and the season call: 909.793.7316

Saturday, August 6 - the San Bernardino Library presents The Arty Loon Show and Summer Reading Game Finale at the Bing Wong Auditorium at the Feldheym Central Library, 555 W. 6th Street at 2:00 p.m.

Arty Loon's shows include juggling, balloon twisting, puppetry, comedy and magic featuring audience participation.

This show is the finale to the summer reading program and summer reading grand prizes will be awarded following the program. For information call: 909.381.8238

Tuesday, August 9 - the Children's Summer Music Festival Workshops for Children ages 412 from 3:00 to 3:45 p.m. at the Mission Gables Bowl House, 168 S. Eureka Street, Redlands.

On August 9, Bria Skonberg, raising star of jazz sings and plays the trumpet. No admission Sunday, August 7 - Colton is charged. For information call: Community Services presents 909.793.7316 Concerts In The Park featuring Mariachi Halcones de Jalisco from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at FlemAugust 5, 6 & 7 - the Redlands ing Park, 525 N. La Cadena Footlighters present The Vigil, a Drive. This free community dark and quirky comedy at the event will have games, contests, Redlands Footlighters Theater, Kids Zone, and craft and food 1810 Barton Road, Redlands at vendors. For information call: 8:00 p.m. on the August 5th and 909.370.6153 6th and at 2:00 p.m. on August 7th. Vigil by Canadian playMonday, August 8 - the San wright Morris Panych is a Bernardino Library presents The poignant comedy about an unexArty Loon Story at the Vilpected extended visit by a selflasenor Branch Library, 525 N. centered nephew, Kemp, played Mount Vernon at 5:00 p.m. The

by Shawn Warner of Yucaipa Arty Loon Shows include jugand his supposedly-dying gling, balloon twisting, pupbedridden aunt, played by Debpetry, comedy and magic orah W. McFatter of Redlands. featuring lots of audience interFor ticket information call action, and participation. For in909.793.2909 or visit Redlandsformation call: 909.381.8238 Footlighters.org Save the Date:

Monday, August 8 - a Political Cartoon Workshop funded by the San Bernardino Fine Arts Commission and the California Arts Council will be held at the Garcia Center for the Arts, 536 W. 11th Street from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Community groups are encouraged to present a major issue of concern to the participating artists for a cartoon. For information contact Mike Segura at msegura909@gmail.com

Friday, August 5 - the Wildwood Neighborhood Association and the Lutheran Church of Our Savior present Free Movies at Dusk featuring Inside Out. This PG rated Disney movie will be presented at the Lutheran Church, 5050 North Sierra Way, San Bernardino.

Tuesday, August 9 - the RedMovie goers are encouraged to lands Bowl Summer Music Fesbring a chair, blankets and kids tival presents Bria Skonberg at 8:15 p.m. at the Bowl, 25 Grant Friday, August 5 - the ReStreet, Redlands. Featured is volve Project Foundation presaward winning trumpeter/vocalents Down Town Summer ist/composer Bria Skonberg Concert Series at Court Street nominated for Up and Coming Square from 6 to 10 p.m. FeaJazz Artist of the Year in 2013 tured are local musical groups, and included in Downbeat Magart, activities for kids, food azine's Rising Star Critics Poll. trucks and vendors. For inforFor information on this concert mation call: Rusty Palmer and the season call: 909.580.9491 909.793.7316 or visit: redlandsbowl.org Friday, August 5 - the San Bernardino County Museum AsThursday, August 11 - the John sociation presents Movies at Pfau Library of the California the Museum featuring the PG State University San Bernardino rated film Princess Bride at 7

Inland Empire Community Newspapers • August 4, 2016 • Page A3 presents Free Summer Movie Series featuring Captain America: Civil War at 8 p.m. on the South Library Lawn: 5500 University Parkway. Moviegoers are encouraged dress as their favorite superheroes and to bring blankets. Free parking is available in lots D & C. Food and refreshments will be available for sale. For information call Iwona Contreras at 909.537.3447

Square (corner of Court and E Streets) San Bernardino. This free event features Dunamis L1019, M.O., Chron Primatine & Good Companie. Attendees are invited to bring beach chairs, blankets and dancing shoes. Art, vendors, food and activities are part of the family entertainment. Free parking is available at the Carousel Mall parking lot. For information visit: http Friday, August 12 - the Red- so://www.facebook.com/events/ lands Bowl Summer Music Fes- 751081108327959 or call: tival presents A Portrait of 760.580.9491 Madame Butterfly featuring scenes from Puccini's beloved Saturday, August 13 - Colton opera Madama Butterfly at 8:15 Community Services presents p.m. at the Bowl, 25 Grant Dive-In Movies featuring Big Street, Redlands. The cast in- Miracle from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. cludes: Daria Somersault as at the Gonzales Community Butterfly, Nandani Sinha as Center, 670 Colton Ave. This Suzuki, Brook DaRosa as Kate event has a $2 fee and the space Pinkerton, Christian Quilici as is limited so came early. All Pinkerton, Ralph Cato as Sharp- movies are rated PG and particless, Haqumai Sharpe as Goro, ipants can enjoy swimming and Adrian Rosales as Yamadori, splashing in the pool while Jaime Esteban Perez as Yuku- watching a movie. For informaside, Jeffrey Goldberg as II tion call: 909.370.6153 Commissario, Constance Von Briesen-Kamm as II Madre, Cynthia Nitrini Stary as La Zia, and Natalia Ferreiro as La Cug- Favorite Quote: ina. Featured is the San "We all live with the objective Bernardino Symphony Orches- of being happy, our lives are all tra conducted by Frank Fetta. different and yet the same."

For information on this concert -Anne Frank or the season call 909.793.7316 or visit redlandsbowl.org To submit and event or info for Friday, August 12 - the Re- Gloria's Corner please email volve Project Foundation pres- gloharrison@me.com ents 2nd Downtown Summer Concert Series from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Court Street

OPINION&LETTERS Page A4 • August 4, 2016 • Inland Empire Community Newspapers

By Yazmin Alvarez

Kid-friendly events set in Redlands, Rialto

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ummer may be over for the kiddos but there’s still plenty of family fun to be had in the area.

Several kid-friendly events are planned in neighboring cities offering fun activities and a few giveaways.

Here are some events to enjoy as a family: Mansion Munchkins Summer Olympic Games

Aug. 18 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Burrage Mansion, 1205 Crescent Ave., Redlands Information: www.mansionmemories.or

Mansion Memories will host Mansion Munchkins "Summer Olympic Games" 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 18 at the Burrage Mansion in Redlands, 1205 W. Crescent Ave. The event will feature all sorts of silly games for the little ones and their moms. The goal is for moms to make memories with their munchkins and to encourage friendships with other parents.

Kids should wear swimsuits and sun protection. Bring a towel to dry them off after all the fun and a picnic lunch to enjoy on the grounds. Space is limited and early registrations is encouraged.

There is a $15 minimum donation to participate.

The event is a fundraiser for Mansion Memories, a nonprofit that sponsors “Magical Day Events” for children in crisis.

To register for the event visit, http://mansionmemories.org/man sion-munchkins/.

Wrangle up the kiddos for the remainder of the San Bernardino County Museum’s Movies at the Musuem series as the Princess Bride screens August 5 followed

by Robots August 19.

Both features are rated PG and begin at 7 p.m.

Don’t forget to bring a picnic, some lawn chairs and a blanket.

Don’t worry about popping popcorn, the museum has you covered and offers a freshly popped bag for free.

Admission is free for museum members and tickets are $5 for nonmembers.

The Princess Bride — a classic tale with heroes, giants, villains, wizards, Rodents of Unusual Size, and—of course— True Love. Rated PG (back in the day before there was PG-13—inconceivable!) Wear your six-fingered glove, if you dare.

Robots — “Robots” is an animated film set in a robot world, where a young idealistic inventor travels to the big city. Robots is rated PG. Movies at the Museum are sponsored by the Museum Association.

The San Bernardino County Museum is at 2024 Orange Tree Lane in Redlands.

Healthy Rialto Bike Rodeo & Ride Aug. 20 8 a.m. to noon Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail, Cactus and Rialto Ave., in Rialto Information: 909- 820-2519

Healthy Rialto will host its annual Bike Rodeo and Ride from 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 20.

The event will be held at the Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail along Cactus and Rialto Ave. in Rialto.

The event includes bike safety tips, helmet checks, skills and games, healthy resources and information. Healthy Rialto will also be raffling off bicycles for youth ages 3-12.

Pre-registration is required by Aug. 13 and proof of age, birth certificate or school ID must be shown. All participants must also sign a waiver. To learn more or to register, visit the Rialto City Clerk's office at 290 W. Rialto Ave.

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Clinton’s shift on issues makes party harder to read

It is hard to say what the Democratic Party stands for since its presidential candidate has moved so far to the left to counteract her challenger.

However, listening to the speakers at the Democratic convention, one thing becomes evident. The government will do

In 2016, the Democratic Party stands for: demanding equality for all and standards for none; advocating indoctrination rather than education; dividing America into victim groups to harvest their votes, and accepting anemic economic growth to increase government dependence.

Although I do not have any pets, I respect animal life. And I am sure the people who feed the neighborhood stray cats also love and respect them. However, they do not realize that when they leave containers of food out for them they are also feeding rats and other vermin.

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on the bike/walking trail I use near my house. This is where a gentleman comes every day to feed the strays. That also includes the stray skunks that live under the brush.

The current cap-and-trade system looks like it is causing dissension and possibly discrediting the California fight against climate change. We need a national, revenue-neutral carbon fee to prevent making the politicians battle each other over the proceeds, or attempting to micro-manage or gamble with the use of the money raised.

The carbon fee and dividend proposal is not a tax; the money raised is sent back to taxpayers as a monthly dividend check, cutting the politicians out of the loop. This will speed up the ongoing but too-slow transition to clean energy. It will provide money to everyone, especially families and small businesses, to

pointing judges who make law rather than interpret it; hating America as it was founded; and engaging in all manner of corruption in pursuit of political power.

Michael Logan, Pasadena

cat food and breads left on sidewalks and corners. Some not even in containers. I’m sure it is well meaning but there are many problems the practice brings.

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afford the upgrades needed to take advantage of clean energy.

Congressman Alan Lowenthal supports fighting climate change which is great. He should help make a real difference by supporting carbon fee-and dividend.

E. J. Parker, Long Beach

Robocalls are disruptive

There seems to be a catastrophic explosion of telemarketers. We get six to 10 calls every day except Sunday — then it drops down to three to four. It is so annoying to answer a call from an unfamiliar voice sounding as if they are our longlost friends asking what new

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Also, provoking mob violence by pushing a false narrative about police; fighting imaginary evil (carbon dioxide, Christians, Republicans) instead of defeating the real thing (ISIS); transforming the U.S. into a European socialist nation; ap-

Fee-and-dividend model to help curb climate change

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A dim view of Dems

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that are now bankrupt followed that agenda and that didn’t work out so well for them. I only hope we stop going down that road, which is the direction we are now heading.

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more for more then ever before.

Too bad that some fail to realize that the government has no money, so when it provides more goodies, the only way it can pay for those programs is to collect more taxes or print more money.

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projects we have planned for our home.

We put our phone number on the Do Not Call Registry, have Nomorobo and have politely asked them to remove us from their calling lists, but nothing works. Now, we do not answer

the phone unless we recognize the phone number, but that just keeps them calling back. Anyone else having this problem?

Scarlett Finney, Long Beach

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Words to Think About: Three Thoughts, Medical, First and Second Amendment

have succumbed to a thought that I vowed to myself, never to reveal. Through conversation or the printed page. Not one thought, but really three.

The first one is about my physical condition in the light of an eightyeight year old man. My motivation is not really new. In fact, I have discovered that the substance of my thoughts is rather common.

Basically it has to do with the medical profession. About a month ago, my Primary Care physician

ordered an Ultrasound for my legs.

His concern was based on my lack of leverage to get up after I had fallen. I have Neuropathy in both legs.

I have been confined to using a walker for several years, but had never been stymied by a lack of leverage. On my visit with my Primary Care doctor, he recommended that I see a vascular surgeon for an evaluation, because of the Ultrasound.

At my appointment with the surgeon, his comment after physical examining my legs was, “Oh, you’re just an old man.” I was not satisfied with that, so I requested a second opinion.

His comment was simple. “If you were my father, I would tell you to forget it and go about your business.” Never once did either of them discuss the Ultrasound.

My next appointment with my Primary Care doctor was cancelled.

He is now on medical leave. In his place I met with a “floater.” He did what neither surgeon did. He told me the results of the first Ultrasound. My right leg peripheral artery is 75 percent blocked. My left leg peripheral artery is 50 percent blocked.

He is referring me to a Vascular Surgeon at Loma Linda; and an eco-cardiogram; and two Ultrasounds. His opinion about my care is not printable. It is not the patients fault.

A number of HMO patients have shared their opinions with me and they are the same as mine. The lack of communication between doctors and patients.

My second thought has to do with the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. It is a part of the Bill of Rights that was developed by James Madison. It says, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”

The first two amendments plus eight more were ratified on December 15, 1791. Basically the first amendment prohibits Congress establishing one religion for everyone; and “directly impedes an individual’s right to practice whichever religion they see fit.”

In other words, freedom of speech and freedom of religion and from

oin us on August 6, 2016 for the Arty Loon Magic Show and the San Bernardino Public Library’s ending celebration for the all-ages summer reading game. This free event will take place at 2:00 PM in the Bing Wong Auditorium at the Feldheym Central Library at 555 W. 6th Street. This is the wrap-up event for all four of the City Libraries’ Summer Reading Games.

The Arty Loon Magic Show includes juggling, balloon twisting, puppetry, comedy and magic.

Arty Loon has 18 years of experience and hundreds of shows under his hat. He is one of Southern California’s favorite family entertainers. Arty studied in the Magic Castle Junior Magicians program, which has produced some of the world’s finest magi-

cians. He has performed at the world famous Magic Castle, for MTV, Make-a-wish, Disney, NBC/Universal, Michael Jackson, Star Education Programs, Google, Michelle Obama and many more! See for yourself why Arty’s brand of magic and variety entertainment has taken him all over the world!

Drawings for the Reading Game grand prizes will be done immediately following the magic show.

Participants in the children, teen, and adult reading programs who received raffle tickets will be eligible for the grand prize in their category. You do not need to be present to win.

We will also have drawings and give-aways for the attendees at the event. Everyone who attends the magic show will receive a raffle ticket for chances to win other

prizes, even if they did not participate in the Summer Reading Program.

Sponsors for this event and the summer reading program are The Friends of the San Bernardino Public Library, Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, Baker’s Drive-Thru, Del Taco, Farmer Boys, Fiesta Village, Hometown Buffet, In-NOut Burger, Jose’s Mexican Restaurant, Rainforest Café, Wienerschnitzel, The San Bernardino Symphony, the Raymond Alf Museum of Paleontology, the San Bernardino Parks & Recreation Department, and the San Bernardino County Museum Association.

For more information call 909381-8235 or visit http://www.sbpl.org

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religion, if so desired.

At the time these amendments were written there were several prominent religious groups; Pilgrims, Puritans, Quakers, Anglicans, Unitarians, Catholic, Agnostic, Atheist and Deists.

Washington, Franklin, Jefferson and Madison were Deists. Adams and his son were Unitarians. Basically Deists believed in a God that created everything, and then left it to fend for itself. In other words, non-involvement. None of them could be considered Christians.

Thomas Jefferson wrote a book that is based on the Gospels of the New Testament, but it excludes every miraculous event; including the resurrection and Deity of Jesus.

By the way, a copy can be purchased at Barnes and Noble and Amazon. Under the title, “The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth.”

The Amendment also prohibits the barring of Muslims, and the closing of Mosques. Civil Liberties groups like the ACLU contend that religious items like The Ten Commandments should not be displayed on Government property.

They violate the first Amendment.

The same law applies to any attempt to ban a religion or close a

house of worship.

My third concern is the second Amendment that states: “A wellregulated militia, being necessary to the security of a Free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” The right to arm oneself is seen as a personal liberty.

The word “militia” is open for interpretation. Webster has a variety of meanings. But primarily it refers to a volunteer group that is trained for military purposes. In recent years this has been used by groups opposing one or more facets of the Federal Government.

This Amendment is the fundamental affirmation of the NRA, which stands for National Rifle Association.

The NRA is an American nonprofit organization that was established in 1871 in New York.

Currently there are over four million members in the NRA. It has numerous objectives that involve the use of guns; the right of all Americans to possess guns; publish four magazines promoting gun use; and most important political; subsidizing many elected governmental officials.

Amen. Selah. So be it.

City of Highland accepting nomination papers for election through Aug. 12

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IECN Staff Report

he City of Highland is accepting nomination papers for City Council positions through August 12.

Five districts are up for election.

Council members elected in Districts 1, 3 and 5 will be elected to four-year terms, while council members elected in Districts 2 and 4 will be elected to two-year terms. As of August 3, no residents have submitted nomination papers for Districts 1 and 2.

The San Bernardino Superior Court mandated Highland to hold District-wide elections in June for violating the California Voting Rights Act of 2001.

City Council terms Council Member, District 1 (Full term of four years)

Council Member, District (Full term of two years) Council Member, District (Full term of four years) Council Member, District (Full term of two years) Council Member, District (Full term of four years) Source: City of Highland

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Encompassing the far west side of the city is District 1. Districts 2, 3, 4 and 5 follow in succession to the east.

Each district in the City of Highland has about 10,000 people, but District 5 is the largest geographically.

For more information, contact Betty Hughes, City Clerk at (909) 864-6861 Ext. 226 or at bhughes@cityofhighland.org

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I.E. Revisited: A trip down memory lane - San Bernardino’s E Street

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COURTESY OF THE SAN BERNARDINO HISTORICAL AND PIONEER SOCIETY

Platt Building (at the corner of Fifth and E Streets) ) in San Bernardino where President Lyndon Johnson worked in 1925.

By Bobby Joe Holman

riginally named, “Salt Lake” by the Mormons in 1852 was the main artery leading into the heart of San Bernardino.

Cruisin’ If you were one of the fortunate people (like me) who was raised in the Inland Empire during the late 1940’s to the early 1970’s, I am sure that some of your fondest memories of junior high and high school years would be cruising down E street in San Bernardino — the Car Cruising Capital of Southern California!

Shopping E street runs north to south with a portion being a part of Historic Route 66. Back in the day it was a one-stop shopping mecca with hundreds of shops and stores on both sides of the street. The stretch started at the northern part of town, Highland Ave., traveling 5 miles south through downtown along 5th to Rialto Ave., ending south of town at Orange Show Road, the home of the National Orange Show Fair Grounds.

cruising E. The Original McDonald’s restaurant is still standing and is operating as the McDonald’s Museum.

Presidents E street has been host to a number of United States President’s with the first being Theodore Roosevelt in 1903, Ronald Reagan in 1988, Clinton and George W. Bush to name a few, but for me it was Lyndon B. Johnson’s visit that stands out in my memory!

Johnson was a resident of San Bernardino in 1925 and operated an elevator in the Platt Building on the south-east corner of 5th and E Street.

In October of 1964 during his presidential election campaign, I

COURTESY OF THE SAN BERNARDINO HISTORICAL AND PIONEER SOCIETY

President Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson in "his" elevator at the Platt Building in San Bernardino in 1964. was among the many in a crowd of 20,000 who stood in front of the Platt Building to welcome him back to San Bernardino and show our support for the upcoming election!

Fast forward to present San Bernardino once known as, “The Car Town” has changed drastically, with a designated City Transit Bus lane in the middle of E street, and all the businesses that boomed with success, except for a few, have been torn down or boarded up with no sign of those glorious times when cruising E

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Assemblyman hosting #Steinorth100 pet adoption fair this weekend

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By Yazmin Alvarez

f a wet-nosed, bushy-tailed furry friend sounds like the purr-fect addition to your family then head on over to one of four local shelters this weekend.

Assemblyman Marc Steinorth, RRancho Cucamonga, is once again hosting the Steinorth 100 Pet Adoption event Aug. 5, 6 and 7 at the Rancho Cucamonga Animal Care & Adoption Center and Redlands, Devore, San Bernardino City shelters.

As part of the event, Steinorth will cover the cost of adoption fees for the first 100 dogs or cats

adopted at each shelter, and also bring awareness to pet overpopulation in communities and pending legislation of his bill, Assembly Bill 797, which protects citizens from civil and criminal liability for breaking a window or damaging a car in order to rescue an animal trapped in a hot car.

“Costly adoption fees make it difficult for some to add a new pet to their family. There are so many pets waiting to be adopted from overcrowded shelters,” Steinorth said, in a news release.

To ease the cost of adoptions, Steinorth’s sponsorship includes the costs of pet sterilization, initial

vaccinations and microchip.

“When looking to get a new pet, people should look in their local shelters. The animals here are just as excited to join a family as families are to have a new addition.”

Last year’s pet adoption event resulted in more than 200 pets finding new homes, and this year, the hope is to have hundreds more find forever homes.

Follow the adoptions on Facebook and Twitter using the hashtag #Steinorth100 to see pictures of the pets adopted over the weekend.

To learn more call 909-476-5023

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Brody was among the many pets who found a forever home during last year’s steinorth 100 free pet adoption fair. this year’s event runs Aug. 5-7.

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Community, police reinforce relations during National Night Out

Photo/MJ Duncan

Police officers show their human side during Tuesday’s National Night Out event at Blair Park in San Bernardino. Pictured are officers Clint Walton, right, and Shaun Sandoval.

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By MJ Duncan

he Muscupiabe and Blair Park Neighborhood Associations partnered on Tuesday night to host National

Night Out, an opportunity for the community and police department to mingle in a positive manner at Blair Park.

National Night Out, held annually across the country since

1984, was designed to increase awareness about police programs and to promote police and community partnerships.

“When we respond to a call it’s usually for a negative reason, so events like this allows us to have positive interaction with the community,” said Police Officer Lee Hagan, just one of 10 officers who showed up at Blair Park.

“We want the community to know that we want to learn of their needs and concerns, and to show young kids that there’s no need to be afraid of us.”

According to Muscupiable Neighborhood Association President Amelia Lopez, the event brings the community together to interact in a fun, light-hearted manner and become acquainted with their local police officers.

“I think that the police department is making strides to improve the city with their Quality of Life Team,” said Parks Commissioner Janette McKaig, who brought her daughter, nephew and mother to the event.

Photo/MJ Duncan

Members of the San Bernardino High School Cheer Squad entertained the crowd with their latest routines. From left, Rebekah Garcia, Armando Insunza, Taylor Martin, Tyler Pierson and Danielle Meininger.

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Officers took pictures with residents, made smoothies on a bicycle, and participated in the dunk tank. The cheer squad from San Bernardino High entertained the crowd with their latest rou-

tines.

“Events like these are important in that it brings the community together and allows us to show the human side of us,” said Police Officer Clint Walton.

Photo/MJ Duncan

Blair Park and Muscupiabe Neighborhood Associations partnered to host National Night Out on Tuesday which provided the opportunity for the community and police department to come together and become acquainted in a fun, positive environment. San Bernardino Police Officer Lee Hagan opens up a dialogue with the community’s younger generation.

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SBVC Latino faculty, staff, students welcome new president

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San Bernardino Valley College President Diana Rodriguez.

President Diana Rodriguez during a luncheon at the campus on July aculty, staff, and students 28. welcomed new San Many of the administration in atBernardino Valley College tendance spoke of Rodriguez’s an-

By Anthony Victoria

ticipated return to Valley College.

“We’re all looking forward to working with her,” said Dean of Counseling and Matriculation Marco Cota said to the 30 or so people in attendance. “We welcome her back.”

Rodriguez previously served as a tenured faculty member of the counseling department at Valley College, before receiving a teaching post at Palo Verde. She eventually became Vice President of Student Services at Las Positas College.

On July 1 Rodriguez replaced former president Gloria Fisher, who announced her retirement last November. She said she was pleased to see the warm support from both the district and the campus.

“I didn’t know what to expect,” Rodriguez said. “It definitely feels like a homecoming.”

Rodriguez explained among her top priorities is focusing on improving the college’s completion and transfer rates.

“My vision and goals are the same as yours,” she said. “Everyone of us has a leadership role.

Each of us here are touching students and making a difference in their lives.”

Art student Luis Rodriguez, 32, said he was impressed by Ro-

PHOTO/ANTHONY VICTORIA

San Bernardino Valley College President Diana Rodriguez speaking to students Benjamin Montelongo, left, and Michael Ramirez, center, during a luncheon at the campus last week. driguez’s commitment to improving the campus. “I think it’s great she’s speaking about change. Let’s see what she can do for us. We need more faculty and staff to put forth more effort.”

Crafton Hills College also brought in a new president to replace Cheryl Marshall, who accepted the Chancellor’s position for the North Orange County

Community College District in February. Wei Zhou, the former vice president of instruction at San Diego’s Cuyamaca College replaced her in July.

The event was organized by the San Bernardino Community College District’s Latino Faculty Staff and Administrators’ Association (LFSAA).

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Colton Pony 14U Softball team earns respect during World Series Championship run

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By Harvey M. Kahn

he Colton Pony League 14U softball team relied on a deep pitching staff and a powerful lineup to battle its way to the West Zone World Series Championship after defeating No. 1 seed Palm Desert, 11-4. Colton secured the win by scoring nine runs in the fifth inning. The 10-team World Series tournament was held July 20-24 at Diamond Valley Lake Community Park, Hemet, featuring qualifiers from the west region including the Orient champs from the Philippines.

Colton claimed its improbable championship by qualifying for the West Zone title after finishing third in district tournaments in Colton and Redlands. It was then forced to earn the overall title by entering the elimination round as the No. 4 seed after finishing pool play with a mediocre 1-2-1 record. It meant Colton had to play an extra game. Colton's Cinderella journey to the title was even more remarkable since its coach Nick Ramirez had a pitching staff consisting of 12-yearolds who were facing opponents that were mainly 14. Colton finished by going 4-0 in the championship round.

Colton's pitching staff included Jasmine Gutierrez, Alyssa Fonseca, and Desiree Ramirez, each having a different variety of pitches delivered at a different velocity. After Palm Desert took a 3-0 lead in the first inning of the championship game, Nick Rameriz used all three pitchers with Gutierrez throwing the final five scoreless innings for the win. Bianca Hernandez went 3for-4 with five RBIs. Teammates Fonseca and Susana Corbeton also had three hits and Alicia Navarette added two hits.

Before defeating Palm Desert in the title game, Colton had a more difficult time sweeping past Arizona, Washington, and the High Desert. Hernandez also unloaded against Douglas, Ari-

Photo Courtesy/Colton Pony League

Colton Pony League Softball 14U World Series champions; Top row Left: Desiree Ramirez; Alyssa Fonseca; Alexia Castor; Alicia Navarette; Ruby Aboytes, Susana Corbeton; Savannah Infante. Bottom Left: Valerie Landeros; Bianca Hernandez; Jasmine Gutierrez. Not pictured: Erin Fernandez; Alexa View; Alyssa Castro; Clarissa Castro. zona by going 4-for-4 with seven RBIs to lead Colton to a 15-7 win. Desiree Ramirez picked up the win and Gutierrez earned the save. Gutierrez also had four hits along with Navarette and Alexis Castor. Alyssa Castro went 2-for3.

Fonseca was the winning pitcher against Washington (5-2) and the High Desert (7-5), getting Colton to the championship game. Fonseca helped her cause by getting a combined 10 strikeouts. Against Washington she went 2-for-3 with two RBI. Despite his team having to overcome some odds, Ramirez said he expected it to be competitive.

"I believed they would finish strong and would be among the top three teams to finish."

Ramirez told of many outstanding performances his team ac-

complished on the field, however it was the immense respect that Colton received off the field.

"The event that really stands out was the outpouring of support that we received from a few of the competing teams," Ramirez recalled. "We received commendations on how well our girls were holding up against some of the stronger teams. Even Moreno Valley's players would sit in our bleachers and cheer on our girls.

We returned the favor when they played, even had our girls singing in unison with their dugout. The more support our girls received, the more their confidence grew. Once their confidence was high, they played flawlessly. Moreno Valley girls even asked to participate in the World Series gift exchange with Colton."

Ramirez thinks that the 2016 Colton World Series championship team will continue playing together for the next few years. "They really look out for each other and have bonded as a family over the past few months.

I expect most to move on to high school level, at some point they will face each other on the field, but they will still share the accomplishments that they experienced this summer."

Photo Courtesy/Alexa View

Colton Pony League's Bianca Hernandez came alive in semi's and finals of West Zone World Series for an amazing two-game total of 7-for-8 with 12 RBIs.

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