Inland Empire Weekly September 17 2015

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

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THIS WEEK Gloria’s Corner

Gerrards Market helps raise $10K for Redlands K-9 Unit

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chewy estrada, redlands police department’s narcotics K-9. support one of the city’s finest — the department’s K-9 Unit and

By Yazmin Alvarez Chewy Estrada, the wet-nosed, Chewy, who has been on the sidehe community flocked to tail-wagging Redlands Police lines for months battling seizures.

Market in Department’s narcotics K-9.

Gerrards Redlands on Saturday to The mom and pop grocery chain Chewy, cont. on next pg. helped host a fundraiser to benefit

Redlands Police, UofR team up for ‘Responsible Neighbors’ campaign

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redlands police, city and university of redlands officials teamed up to canvass neighborhoods around the campus community to kick off “responsible neighbors,” a new campaign to complement responsible redlands.

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LLUH PossAbilities wheelchair, walker collection Sept. 18

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oma Linda University Health PossAbilities is hosting a wheelchair collection drive benefiting Joni and Friends Wheels for the World.

Any new or used non-electric wheelchairs, canes or walkers may be dropped off Friday, Sept.

18, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the PossAbilities office, 25455 Barton Rd., Suite 109A, Loma Linda. Electric wheelchairs cannot be accepted due to the cost of transportation. A tax donation receipt will be provided by Joni and Friends Wheels for the World.

PossAbilities is a free, nonprofit, community outreach program to provide individuals of all ages with permanent physical disabilities support and resources to stay active and healthy in life. Loma Linda University Health has run this program since 2001.

Joni and Friends Wheels for the World, as part of its Christian ministry, provides free wheelchairs to children and adults affected by disability worldwide.

The wheelchairs are collected nationwide and restored by inmates at correctional facilities across the country to like-new condition.

For more information, call 909792-2308.

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upporters help the K-9 unit buy purchasing t-shirts with unit’s logo. t-shirt are available year-round and proceeds benefit the K-9 program.

Chewy, cont. from front

Because the K-9 Unit is supported entirely by private donations with no cost to the city, paying for vet bills for Chewy and his medications to get him back on patrol was becoming costly. A community outreach was necessary.

Stepping in to help, Gerrards donated 10 percent of a customer’s grocery bill toward the program, in addition to sponsorships from the Optimist Club, Emergency Pet Hospital of Redlands and several other local businesses. The event

also featured police K-9 demonstrations, pet adoptions, vendors, foods, and a beer garden.

While the hope was to raise $20,000 during the event, Officer Patrick Estrada, Chewy’s handler, said the more than $10,000 than was brought in was just as overwhelming.

“We’re always thankful for any support we get from the community,” he said. “It’s been overwhelming dealing with everything and it’s just good to know that Chewy has such a great supportive system in the community.”

The Redlands Police Department

accepts direct donations to the K-9 program. To learn more about the program or to make a donation call Officer Patrick Estrada at 909-6477872 or email him at pestrada@redlandspolice.org.

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

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redlands police, city and university of redlands officals teamed up to canvass neighborhoods around the campus community to kick off “responsible neighbors,” a new campaign to complement responsible redlands.

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Department’s initiative, is a collaboration between the police department and the university aimed at addressing the quality of life issues in the city and ensuring the health and safety of students neighboring residents. The partnership aims to promote positive relationships in neighborhoods around the university; inform residents about crime prevention tips and contacting police or other authorities; make the community aware of the liabilities of hosting large parties or allowing underage drinking at their residence; and increase overall quality of life in the neighborhoods surrounding the university.

The launch was meant to coincide

with the first week of school.

Going door-to-door talking with neighbors were Mayor Paul Foster joined by University of Redlands vice president and dean of student life Char Burgess, Redlands Police Cmdr. Chris Catren and Redlands police Officer Chris Mead, to name a few. The teams went to hundreds of homes distributing materials containing crime prevention tips, suggestions for positive relations between students and nearby Redlands residents, and where to call to resolve problems.

“The University of Redlands has a long history of community service and prides itself on giving back to the city and being a positive part of the community,” said Burgess,, in a news release. “This year, we’re really encouraging students and

residents to know your neighbors.

Many of our students living off campus are living independently for the first time. We want to provide them with resources and engage them in conversations about living in a community. We also want them be safe when they gather socially, and to understand and abide by local laws and ordinances.”

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

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Gloria’s Corner

Gloria Macias Harrison

Habitat: Many people do not know that Habitat for Humanity, San Bernardino Area, Inc. has a lovely Restore located at 25948 Business Center Drive, Redlands, where residents can find items for the home and for building projects.

No, it does not carry everything but the Restore receives donated new, slightly used or overstock items constantly. Recently it received high quality heavy-duty plates, bowls, coffee cups and more from a national Italian restaurant chain. I donated several boxes of tiles that were ordered for a renovation project but never used. So check it out and at the same time help the organization.

For more information call 909.478.1176 or 909.799.9104 or visit www.habitatsb.org

knew George both politically and as family (my sister Marta is his widow) we knew he rarely threw anything away. So those boxes are filled with historical treasures that document his interests and legislative work in science, social justice, climate change, water conservation and environmental protection.

It also documents his collaboration with other elected officials and activists on a local, state and national level. The collection is slated to be open to public next fall and will be valuable to researchers, public policy students and other scholars.

The Legacy Project will continue as we set up the George E. Brown scholarship endowment.

Healthy Food: San Bernardino County Community Action Partnership (CAPSBC) received a $25,000 grant from the Kaiser Permanente Foundation to purchase more fresh fruit and vegetables for its soup kitchens. The CAPSBC food bank provides for over 32 congregate feeding sites (soup kitchens) that provide meals to the homeless and very low-income families and individuals who would otherwise go hungry. After a study noting the nutritional quality of the soup kitchens as inadequate to support healthy diet done by the Loma Linda University School of Public Health, the CAPSBC Food Policy Advisory Council adopted a policy to improve and provide healthy food choices to its clients. In addition to purchasing more fresh fruit and vegetables the grant provides for nutrition education and healthy cooking demonstrations. Also, CAPSBC received funding from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians to begin construction of a new freezer and cooler to increase the capacity to store and seek more healthy food products. For information on this agencies that provides many other services call 909.723.1500 or email info@capsbc.org or visit the web site www.capsbc.org

George E. Brown Legacy Project: Last week supporters and donors to the late Congressman George E. Brown Legacy Project were invited to the University of California Rivera Library for a tour of the archiving process that is reviewing and cataloging over 600 boxes of documents, photographs, audio Save the Date: and video tapes collected over Now to Sunday, September 27 Brown's long political career, the - the Inland Empire Latino Art Asmajority is from his 36 years in sociation presents " Hispanic Hercongress. For those of us who itage Art Exhibit 2015" at the San

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Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane Redlands. This exhibit features works by more than three-dozen artists from the Inland Empire, North America, South America and Europe and is included with paid museum admission. For information visit www.sbcountymuseum.org

Friday & Saturday, September 18 - 19 - American Legion Post 777, 194 East 40th Street, San Bernardino presents its Annual Patio Sale. Proceeds from this two-day event go to children and youth programs. Many items including used clothing and toys will be available for purchase. Friday hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Tuesday, September 22 is Voter from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Registration Day! Snack bar will be open for refreshments. For information call: Ce- Saturday, September 26 - San Bernardino County Arts Connecleste Williams at 909.890.6959. tion presents this year's Arts ConConference “Arts Friday, September 18 - Assem- nection blymember Cheryl R. Brown is Creating Community" from 9 a.m. hosting a Trucking Summit from 9 to 5 p.m. at the Victoria Garden a.m. to 12 p.m. at the San Cultural Center, 12505 Cultural Bernardino Associated Govern- Center Drive, Rancho Cucament (SANBAG) office, 1170 W. monga. For information, visit 3rd Street. Special guest is Assem- artsconnectionnetwork.org or blymember Jim Frazier, Chair of contact Danielle Giudici Wallis at the Assembly Committee on 9.537.5809 and info@artsconTransportation who will discuss fi- nectionnetwork.org nancial opportunities for drivers to remain in compliance with AB 32, Thursday, October 1 - the Hiswhich requires trucks to be modi- panic Employees Alliance of San fied for reductions in greenhouse Bernardino County (HEA) presemissions. Representatives from ents its Annual HEA Scholarship the California Air Resources Fundraising - Education: The Key Board, the Air Quality Manage- To Success from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at ment District and SANBG will the County Government Centerjoin Assemblymembers Frazier Rotunda, 385 N. Arrowhead Ave, and Brown. For information on the San Bernardino. This event, in celSummit contact Ashley Jones at ebration of Hispanic Heritage Month will DJ Boogie Brown as 909.381.3238

Saturday, September 19 - San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools and California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) College of Education present The Family Reading Rally from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the CSUSB campus, 5500 University Parkway with free parking in the East Parking Structure. This event to get kids and families excited about reading is free and will feature free books, interactive workshops and fun hands-on activities.

Free bus transportation is available but reservations must be made by September 10. Reserve your seat at http://sbcss.k12oms.org/15103036. For information call: 909.386.2630 or visit www.sbcssk12.ca.us/FamilyReadingRally.php Saturday, September 19 - the Inland Empire 2015-16 Million Father March and 52 Street Positive present the 9th Annual Inland Empire Million Father March ded-

ARMC Joins Forces with UCCE to Bring Nutrition Class Here

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rrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is joining forces with the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Cooperative Extension Food and Nutrition Program to bring a FREE nutrition program to ARMC. This seven-week class will help participants learn to make healthy food choices for their families.

Classes begin September 23 and

run seven consecutive Wednesdays through November 4.

Classes are at 9:30 a.m. and will be held in ARMC’s Medical Office Building on the hospital campus in Colton.

Class topics include: •How to eat healthier (live cooking demos each week!)

•How to plan healthier meals •How to stretch your food budget

icated to father/daughter relationships at 10 a.m. at Fiesta Village Family Fun Park, Colton, Ca. Keynote speaker for the all day event is Riverside County Superintendent of Schools Kenneth M. Young who will speak on the critical role of a father in a child's education. Also speaking will be Joseph Paulino, Chief of Police for San Bernardino City Unified School District who will address the important role of fathers and all parents in student and campus safety. For ticket, event space and event information visit www.streetpositive.com or call 909.880.9427

•New recipes each week •A trip to ARMC’s Farmers Market to make healthy food selections •Tips on living a healthier life

All enrolled participants will receive a free gift each week!

Class space is limited and registration is required by calling Clara Wilshire, at 909-387-2188 or by email: chwillshire@ucanr.edu.

its master of ceremonies and will feature the group, Rich Harmony.

Keynote Speaker is Gloria Macias Harrison. This event will also recognize three HEA honorees: Frank Guevara, Director of Veterans Affairs; Leonard X. Hernandez, Deputy Executive Director, and Graciano Gomez, HEA Founder. For ticket information email: lucruz@dbh.sbcounty.gov

Thursday, October 1 - the National Orange Show Foundation presents Wine & Food Under the Stars from 6 to 9 p.m. at the National Orange Show Events Center, 689 South E Street Gate 9 Arrowhead Ave. this event benefits the National Orange Foundation and its charities. It will feature fine cuisine, craft breweries and award winning wines. For information call Erica Palacios at 909.888.6788 x 488 or email epalavios@nosevents.com Favorite Quote: "Remember, remember always, that all of us, and you and I especially are descended from immigrants and revolutionist."

Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Joyce Martin Education Center at the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley The event is free to attend. Drinking water for pets will be available.

•5th Annual Redlands Optimist Club Oktoberfest October 3, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sylvan Park, 601 N Univer sity Street, Redlands.

By Yazmin Alvarez

I.E. happenings: Brewfests to Blessings on tap for Fall

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ith fall officially in full swing, although you wouldn’t know it with this weather, there’s plenty do outdoors in the Inland Empire.

From annual events to some new happenings, take a read at some of the events taking place in the days and weeks ahead.

•Mentone Community Chili Cook-Off Sept. 19, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Amethyst Bible Church, 1325 Amethyst St., Mentone.

Hosted by the Amethyst Bible Church. Event offers chili tasting, live entertainment, and activities for the family. $5 for chili tasting and all other activities are free.

The church is located is at 1325 Amethyst St in Mentone off of Mentone Blvd. Information: 909794-9800.

•Blessing of the Animals October 3, 10:30 a.m., 374 W. Orange Show Road, San Bernardino

Join the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley in giving thanks and remembrance for animals with a service for the Blessing of the Animals.

The service will feature prayer, readings, and music. Prayer will also be offered for the families of pets who have passed away, as well as all living animals. By request, a blessing will be offered for each individual pet that attends.

This year’s event sponsor is Anheuser-Busch, which will provide a number of popular beers, including the authentic MunichBased Spaten brand. Several local graft beers will also be on tap. Admission is $5 per person or you can take advantage of a 2-for-1 deal by visiting their website and downloading an admission coupon — www.redlandsoktoberfest.com. The event is a fundraiser and is family-friendly with several activities. All proceeds from the event are used to support youth projects of the Optimist Club of Redlands.

•8th annual Believe Walk October 4, 6:30 a.m.

Start: State St. and Orange St. Finish: Redlands Bowl

The Believe Walk is a community-based and volunteer-driven event held on the first Sunday in October in Redlands. The grassroots event engages nearly 12,000 participants, donors and sponsors and has raised more $2.5 million since 2008 in the fight against cancer. The funds raised through the event are donated to support local cancer centers and cancerfighting organizations and provide access to quality cancer care, early detection and holistic care education, patient and caregiver support services, referral and resource information.

If you don’t want to walk, you don’t have to. Just head out and watch the crowds of supporters, it’s an indescribable feeling.

•Apple Picking Now through Mid November

It’s apple season at there’s picking a plenty at the several orchards in the area. Not sure, pick one! Ha!

Here’s all the information on where to choose from: http://www.oakglen.net/Farms.ht m

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Good Uber experiences

I have had nothing but good experiences with Uber. I am a senior citizen and use it often. What a pleasure to have clean cars, ride in a car without the smell of old tobacco, without a blaring electronic device to tell drivers where to go, to not have to take out my wallet to pay or add tip (and be afraid that if it isn’t enough the driver

International Airport and other airports to say yes to Uber and Lyft and think about patrons’ wishes instead of their own financial desire or those of money grabbing And how nice to “hail” the car taxi companies. with my smart phone and not have Patricia A. Haight, to worry about remembering a Pasadena phone number to call one. I could go on and on. I urge Los Angeles

I feel the popularity of football shows how our country is failing.

I gave up a few years ago caring about sports when I realized that the millionaire players couldn’t care less about the fans. They care about going to the team that will pay them the most. Which they have a right to do. But how can you get invested in a team know-

ing this?

For his money, football shows nation in decline

Football and all other mainstream sports have become Circus Maximus for its audience and America. We’ve become so obsessed with sports and sports celebrities that it is now a defining part of personhood.

We’ve become accustomed to high drama, cropped frames, careful shot selection, close-ups of fa-

Football is one of my favorite sports and I love it with a passion.

Americans watch this sport because these athletes are incredibly gifted. But one thing has really tarnished the sport’s reputation: domestic abuse.

Not only did NFL authorities handle it inappropriately, but they did nothing to stop abuse in the league.

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So it’s a bunch of Neanderthal

Chris McIntosh, Long Beach

cial expressions and hype, to which all these techniques, compliments of television, are used to change the public’s perception of what it means to be up close and personal, but only from a distance.

Mainstream sports and the creation of its celebrities have become a way of life. I remember

when sports was only a diversion from everyday life, which is what it should be. But this is no longer the case.

I have not watched mainstream sports, which includes football, since the early 1990s.

Fred Reiner, Granada Hills

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It is a brutal sport that we still don’t know the long-term effects of. I feel it is as popular as it is because of the gambling aspect. All I hear about is fantasy football now.

men betting money on guys that make millions of dollars who play for owners who make billions of dollars. This makes no sense to me.

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So what does this say for fans who cheer their favorite teams each Sunday? We ignore what’s happening outside the field and only focus on what happens in the field. We, as fans, have the ability to take action against the league for its wrongdoings in cases like Deflategate and domestic abuse.

We have the biggest say in the league, even if we don’t realize it.

tion to what’s happening outside the field and realize that we can fix the problems within the league today.

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Words to Think About: Seniors and Society

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By G. W. Abersold Ph.D.

’ve written several articles about Pope Francis I and they have been well received. He has been well received in the U.S.A. That may change after his visit and he expresses his opinions about our culture.

He has expressed strong views about our economy, climate change, his intense thoughts about the views of most Americans regarding immigration and more recently the attitude of Native Americans for his stance on the canonization of Father Juniper Serra.

Serra became famous for the missions he started and his leading many Natives to become Christians.

However, he is accused of enslaving many of them and destroying the Indian culture. Obviously there is a conflict of opinions regarding Father Serra.

Hopefully Pope Francis will weather the storm and many of his other social concerns will be favorably accepted in America.

Margaret is a devoted Catholic.

Last Christmas she gave me a Daily Devotional book containing excerpts from many of the Pope’s homilies. A favorite topic of his – and of mine – is seniors and their role in today’s culture.

Recently an article appeared in a local paper that revealed that one (1) in five (5) seniors is living in poverty. They often must choose between buying necessary food or paying for their medications.

Unfortunately Stella and I know a few of them.

The Pope’s commentary for September 7, 2015 is titled, The Consumerist Model.

The excerpt is worth printing completely. “The elderly…are abandoned because of our selfish inability to accept their limitations, which reflect our own limitations.

They are abandoned to the numerous pitfalls that must be overcome today to survive in a civilization that does not let them be active participants, have a voice, or serve as an example because the consumerist model dictates that only youth has any use and only the youth can enjoy.

These elderly people are the very ones who, in society as a whole, should be a fount of wisdom of our people.”

I have great respect for the Pope’s insight about the elderly. We do have limitations that they and the younger fully recognize. We are reminded of them often enough.

However, I prefer to remind readers of the assets of seniors. The first asset is extremely important. It is wisdom. Most seniors have it in abundance. I contrast wisdom with knowledge.

Seniors gained knowledge in their

youth and middle age. But wisdom comes with age. And with age comes experience. And with experience comes fewer mistakes being made. For any endeavor.

When Thomas Edison was up in years, he still had not solved the mystery in developing the light bulb. A mush younger man kidded about it and said, “Hey, old man have you learned anything yet?”

Edison’s comment was classic.

“Yes, I’ve learned a thousand ways that will not work.”

So it is with seniors. We know where the rocks are. Or the pot holes. Or the dangerous rapids.

That is a genuine asset.

A corollary to that asset is the asset of choices. Seniors have been known to make the best choices rather than floundering around.

They are time savers. Seniors do not waste time. In fact, most seniors are notably early risers and early attendees. Whatever the event.

Another asset about seniors that is seldom mentioned is the temperament that most seniors possess.

They are easy to get along with. The

fiery temperament of youth is long gone. Seniors are aware there are very few things that happen that are worth getting upset about.

Life is too short to waste time blowing your stack. To most seniors time is a valuable commodity. It is equated with diamonds or pearls.

Their value is based on their scarcity. So it is with time. Their time is scarce. They usually have a strong support group. The younger people have a support that’s usually limited to their nuclear family. The support group for seniors often includes a large family group, a church support group and a senior center fellowship group and other social groups.

One more asset. Howard Schultz is Chairman and CEO of Starbucks.

Recently he announced that Starbucks would be hiring more seniors.

Why? Because they are very dependable, reliable and creative. That is typical of many seniors.

All these assets more than offset any limitations of being older.

Amen. Selah. So be it.

cision after he underwent 15 operations in an attempt to save his legs. The five-year-old just wanted to get on with his life. He was fitted with prosthetic legs and along with swimming has competed at a high level in running, cycling and at ironman triathlon events.

Garcia-Tolson, who just turned 27, said as a teenager he did not particularly like people staring at him and his prosthetic razor blades. For most people in the Inland Empire, Rudy was the first they saw who walked around with the Oscar Pistorius-styled running legs. "It took a while to get used to people looking at me, like they were looking at someone from outer space. I just wanted to be like other teenagers," recalled GarciaTolson.

Rudy says he now mentors teenagers who are in a similar situation. "I tell them you can't control what others think. I tell them it's beautiful. We have a lot of discussions and we joke with each other. Yes. Sometimes it gets frustrating having to always explain but its made me become socially advanced at a young age."

He pointed out that the biggest minority in the world is the disabled population. According to most reports, the Paralymics are the second largest athletic competition in the world after the Olympics. "The Paralympics have really exploded in popularity, although it's frustrating that not more people know about us." GarciaTolson agrees with reports about the lack of marketing his sport receives.

Reporters in England say the Paralympics suffer from a lack of political will, lack of corporate funding and lack of media attention. Numerous phone calls and emails to the U.S. Paralympic Committee for information were not answered.

Garcia-Tolson still names Bloomington as his hometown, although he commutes to the U.S. Olympic Training facilities in Chula Vista. He recently competed in the World Games in Glascow

and the track and field events in Toronto. In Arizona, he was the first in his class to finish an Iron Man competition. He was set to appear at a Paralympic meet in Yucaipa on Sept. 12 and among other goodwill efforts was going to greet a delegation of Paralympic swimmers from Mexico. Due to last minute conflicts, neither GarciaTolson nor the swimmers from Mexico appeared at the event.

Prior to the local meet, GarciaTolson said: "My dad is from Cuernavac, Mexico. I just get back from there where I visited my grandmother for two weeks. It's important that young children

from Mexico in similar situations learn about their opportunities. It's important that I welcome them."

Garcia-Tolson has been a spokesman for the Challenged Athletes Foundation in La Jolla for 18 years. He and the late Robin Williams formed Team Braveheart and together raised millions to buy adaptive sporting goods for kids.

Garcia-Tolson is credited with raising more than $25 million to ensure his challenged peers get the equipment needed to compete.

"The only disability is a negative attitude," says Rudy. "Life is short.

You can't sit around and mope.

You have to stay positive."

Rudy Garcia-Tolson setting new standards in Paralympics; becoming one of county's greats

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Photo Courtesy Challenged Athletes Foundation Three-time International Paralympic medalist Rudy Garcia-Tolson attracts a crowd of kids wherever he goes. then Rudy was a member of the

By Harvey M. Kahn Bloomington High School swim team and to remain on the team udy Garcia-Tolson is quihad to juggle his time in order to etly climbing the top-10 train for international competition. list of most accomplished Rudy, a 2006 graduate of Bloomathletes from San Bernardino ington High has been on the U.S. County. Garcia-Tolson is preparElite Team roster since 2004. ing to qualify for his fourth InterCurrent U.S. Olympic Team national Paralympic Games, this hopeful Trevor Hoyt, an Alltime for the Rio 2016 Paralympic American at Cal and former CIF Games that takes place two weeks swim champion at Yucaipa High after the traditional Olympics.

School, recalls competing against Garcia-Tolson excels in 200 meter Garcia-Tolson at various open swim events and in his class has meets in the region. "I remember won gold in Athens and Beijing 'Rowdy' Rudy. He kicked my butt and silver at the 2012 London at a few club meets. He had Games. He is the current holder of tremendous upper body strength," 17 American swimming records in said Hoyt. "He couldn't beat me in his class. my featured event, the breaststroke At the same time his neighbor but he gave me a run for my Derek Parra from Eisenhower money in the backstroke and High was setting world records freestyle. What a great kid." and winning a gold medal in speed Garcia-Tolson had both legs skating in the 2002 Winter amputated due to complications at Olympics, Rudy was training for birth.

He helped his parents the 2004 Athens Paralympics. By Richard and Sandra make that de-

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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.

offer Pre-Certification Trainineapple Jam ing.24-7 Professional Staff SupUkulele Club port. Monthly stipends from $877.00-$1048.00. Call Maria at (909) 890-4008 to serve a seat.

Orientation and training are ongo- Meets: Scherer Senior Center, 12202 1St Street Yucaipa Ca, ing. New classes start monthly. Se Ukulele class meets every habla espanol.

Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. til 11:00 a.m. Bring your Ukulele and a friend. All levels of playing.

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The Democratic Luncheon Club 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: 9/18 Karmel Roe, Candidate, SB City Treasurer 9/25 Steven Paul Gutierrez and Sonia Fernandez, SB School fternoon Delight Board Candidates 10/2 Kaisar Ahmed, SB School Board Candidate Dance Socials Visit us at www.sbdems.com or our new Facebook page at All seniors, couples and singles, www.facebook/SBDems. welcome at free dance socials. allet Folklorico Opportunity to make new friends and remember music of our youth.

Cultural Classes Joslyn Senior Center: First and second Tuesday 2 p.m., 21 Grant Mondays 5:30-6:30 5-11yrs, St., Redlands (909) 798-7550.

Mondays 6:30-8:30 11-adult. No Redlands Community Center: Every third Friday 2 p.m., 111 Lu- charge. 951-233-7027. Knights of gonia Ave., Redlands (909) 798- Columbus, 740 Pennsylvania St., Colton, Ca. 7572.

Highland Senior Center: Every RMC weekly fourth Tuesday 2 p.m., 3102 E. Farmer’s Market Highland Ave., Highland (909) 862-8104.

Wednesdays from 9 a.m. – 1 hildren’s Way p.m. in front of the hospital.

Foster Family & Stop by on your lunch break for fresh produce and artiAdoption Agency certified san breads.

ARMC partners with We are reaching out to you to join the Southland Farmers Market our growing family of Foster ParAssociation on the weekly marents. Come to our orientation sesket to help promote health and sion and learn how you can make wellness to the community. a difference and share the love. We

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Wednesdays and Thursdays.3:00 P.M.- 5:00 P.M. Instruments Provided by IM INC. Lessons for electric guitar, electric bass, drums and piano. Music theory, voice and stage presence. Registration: August 19th & 20th, 2015, 3:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Del Vallejo Middle School, 1885 East Lynwood Drive, San Bernardino, CA 92404. For youth ages 8, through 17. School Phone, (909) 881-8280. First come basis: Lessons start 3:00 P.M. at Del Vallejo Multi-Purpose Room, August 26th, ending at 5:00 P.M. Call, (909) 496-5112. 1885 East Lynwood Drive San Bernardino. CA 92405. Dennis Morgan Brown, Program Administrator. IM INC, Inter-Prevention Meaningfully Intercepting The Negatives Toward Children. “See You There”!

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iwanis Club East RialtoOpen House

September 23rd, 2015, at Carrows Restaurant 298 W. Baseline Ave, Rialto, 7am. Discover the various volunteer opportunities through Kiwanis," Serving the Children of the World". A review the past 50th years of service to Rialto and how we can collaborate with others to provide needed service to surrounding cities.

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House at Carrow’s Restaurant, 298 W. Base Line Rd., Rialto 92376.

Guest Speaker, Rosalyn “Roz” Carter, Distinguished Toastmaster and District 12 Past Governor, will be present to discuss public speak- Saturday, October 17, 2015 ing presentations to general conver- 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. "I Still Do" sations, and how Toastmasters will Marriage Simulcast. Cost: $10.00 strengthen your communication per couple. Sign-up on line or call skills and boost your confidence. us @ 909-875-5566, or visit us @ For additional information, contact www.sunrisechurch.org./i-still-doSheila Umbaji Futch at 951-235- marriage-simulcast 5123, Joanne Gilbert 951-662-5913 Sunday, October 25, 2015 at or email: 4pm - 8pm. Fall Fest. Admission Rialtotoastmasters@gmail.com. is Free! Backpacks will be given Visit our website for up to date in- away to the first 1,200 elementary formation about our club: http://Ri- school children! There will be altotoastmastersvbj.toastmastersclu prizes, music, candy, rock wall, bs.org games, activities, & food vendors! ialto Rotary Fall Celebrate Recovery. This is a ministry for anyone battling an Classic Golf addiction.

Open Session: FriTournament day’s @ 7:00 p.m. @ Sunrise Friday, October 2-Rialto Rotary Mission (690 W. Etiwanda Ave., will have its annual golf tournament Rialto) to raise funds for community as Grief Recovery-Support in well as international projects on at dealing with the death of a loved the San Bernardino Golf Club, one. Saturdays, 10am in Room 1494 S. Waterman Ave., San 150

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CSUSB, Mexican Consulate celebrate Mexican Independence Day

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By Anthony Victoria, Staff Writer

Mexican exicans, Americans, and Americans alike stood inside the all purpose gym at Cal State San Bernardino (CSUSB) to listen to Consul interim Hugo Rene Oliva Romero perform “El Grito de Dolores” on September 15. The event was organized by the Mexican Consulate of San Bernardino and CSUSB’s Latino Education and Advocacy Days (LEAD) program.

“Que Viva Mexico (Long live Mexico)”, Romero shouted to hundreds of people--both young and old--in the audience.

The event provided a vast array of entertainment and concessions that showcased the country’s rich culture. Ballet Folklorico performances from the Nueva Esperanza group, mariachi ensembles, and a performance from young Latin American pop sensation Members of the Baile Folklorico Nueva Esperanza.

Desiree “D-Ray” Garibay culminated in a night of celebration for Mexicans in the Inland region.

“For us Mexicans it’s vital that people of all cultures and ethnicities accompany us to celebrate our day of independence,” said Romero. “This is a historic day-a ceremony that honors our national heroes that has given us the path to liberty. It should not be forgotten.”

Two hundred and fifteen years ago, priest and independence leader Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla gave a profound speech (El Grito) to sympathizers in Dolores, Guanajuato. It was the rally cry that motivated poor farmers and Mexican residents to revolt against Spanish peninsulares (born in Spain) and criollo elites (Spanish descendants born in Mexico). After a decade of bloody violence, Mexico became an independent nation on September 28, 1821.

For Hipolito Nunez of San PHOTO/ANTHONY VICTORIA Bernardino, a native of Reyes, Victoria Chavez, 7, Janet Alvarado, 8, and Goretti Villa, 9, all of Michoacan, the celebration was a San Bernardino prepare to dance a folklorico based on the Mexway for the world to commemoican Revolution of the 1910s during the Mexican Independence rate his homeland’s rich culture.

“It was a beautiful event,” he Day celebration at Cal State San Bernardino on September 15. said. “We’re not just celebrating in Mexico, but here in San “I enjoyed everyone watching said. “The Mexican people are Bernardino, Los Angeles, and us perform, learning about the very enthusiastic and passionate across the world. There’s no different variations of dance,” he about our country.” place like our lovely Mexico.”

Yesenia Vega, whose daughter is a ballet dancer with the Nueva Esperanza group, said the event made her feel right at home.

“I felt like I was back in Mexico,” she said. “That’s the lovely thing about these type of events.

We’re here at home--remembering the beautiful things about our country.”

Nueva Esperanza director Antoinette Villegas explained that Baile Folklorico is essential for the growth of her students because it teaches discipline and reinforces cultural identity.

“It’s our culture,” Villegas said.

“It keeps them busy, active, and off the streets. This is all free for them and all of us adults volunteer for free. It was very nice and exciting to perform here tonight.”

Gerardo Rodriguez, 16, of San Bernardino said he enjoyed performing in front of hundreds of people.

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Mexican interim consul Hugo Rene Oliva Romero singing the Mexican National Anthem during the Mexican Independence Day celebration at Cal State San Bernardino on September 15.

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Daniels' four scores lead Cajon rout of Kaiser F

By Richard Dawson

Photo/Richard Dawson Freshman QB Jayden Daniels threw four touchdown passes during Cajon's 42-7 win over Kaiser on September 11.

reshman Jayden Daniels has made quite the impression after his first three games as the starting quarterback for the Cajon football team.

Daniels took his performance to a new level in a match up with Kaiser, scoring four touchdowns while completing 16 of 25 passes for 300 yards in a 42-7 rout on Friday, September 11.

Cajon (3-0) found the end zone on its first three possessions and raced out to a 21-0 lead in the first quarter.

The Cowboys recovered an onside kick on the opening kickoff which led to a quick three-play drive highlighted by a 43-yard touchdown pass from Daniels to Elijah Lilly.

With the Kaiser (1-1) offense unable to generate a first down in its first two possessions, Cajon capitalized with 65 and 63-yard scoring drives. Senior Wilbur

Murray, who carried the ball 19 times for 110 yards, capped off both drives with touchdowns from 2 and 7 yards out.

As time was winding down in the second quarter, Cajon went for what was essentially the backbreaking score. Daniels guided the offense 80 yards in 62 seconds, including a 15-yard touchdown connection with Phillip Ryan to make it 28-0 with 47 seconds left before halftime.

It was billed as showdown between two high-powered offenses but the Cowboys defense held the Kaiser offense in check most of the game with the exception of one scoring drive late in the third.

Cats quarterback Tyreque Jones never found room and finished the game with minus-27 yards rushing while star running back Joshua Johnson was limited to 75 yards on 15 carries.

Daniels connected with Gionvanni Daniel and Tyrone Gasaway for 15-yard and 39-yard touchdown passes in the second half.

Cajon has a bye week before playing Eisenhower on September 25. Kaiser will look to re-

bound at Valley View on September 18.

Photo/Richard Dawson RB Wilbur Murray (#1) rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns for the Cowboys.

Monster Energy FIM MXGP Motocross Returns

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By Joaquin Juarez

ne of southern California’s most celebrated tracks is located in the midst of the Inland Empire. That track is Glen Helen Raceway. It has been four years since the FIM Motocross World Championship visited the United States and Glen Helen for one of the rounds.

It is with great anticipation Glen Helen Raceway exhibits the return of the Monster Energy MXGP of Motocross, presented

by Chaparral. Motocross fans will again have the opportunity to cheer the greatest riders in the world as they invade our backyard track. Riders from all over the world converge to try to bring home the win.

There is action taking place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

There will be qualifying and racing. The main event will take place on Sunday.

Many top riders from the United States will be on hand to compete as well. Local hero Josh Grant will be competing on a track he practically grew up on. Husqvarna riders Jason Anderson, Christophe Pourcel, KTM’s Dean Wilson will be some of the top riders to try to beat Europe’s best…who are indeed awesome racers coming to the U.S. to show

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how great they are.

Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha’s Cooper Webb is the newest member of the AMA US Motocross Team for the FIM

Monster Energy Motocross of Nations and will be on hand to race the MXGP class in preparation for the upcoming Olympics of motocross.

Perhaps the most excited person this weekend will be American Thomas Covington. In his second year on the GP circuit, he just won his first overall race in Mexico last weekend. The MX2 class also showcases a great battle for the title. Honda Gariboldi’s Tim Gajser, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Paul Jonass and Monster Energy DBT Kawasaki’s Max Anstie are all trying to win the title. AMA Series regulars Marvin Musquin, Jessy Nelson Shane McElrath and Zach Osbourne are just a few of the top riders out to grab the trophy away from the usual GP competitors.

For all information regarding the Monster Energy MXGP of

Motocross, presented by Chaparral, check out www.glenhelen.com. If you desire to find out more information

on the series in general, go to www.mxgp.com. See you at the races!

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Seniors take on triathlon at LLU Drayson Center lowed by a 1 mile walk or run around the track, finishing off with a 100-yard swim or walk in the shallow end of the pool.

“First lap in the pool I had a clean butterfly stroke going,” said John. “Second, it was a backstroke. Third, it was a dog paddle and the fourth lap, I was blowing bubbles. At my age, I’m just happy I made my way back up. I got my medal and my shirt. Like I said, it’s about moving muscles and progress.”

Bess Getman, senior and events

coordinator at the Drayson Center, agreed with John, and said those are among the reasons why the triathlon was introduced to the senior community.

“Having the event at the Drayson Center allows for a safe place where it’s not too strenuous but (seniors) can still gauge their fitness levels and test their skills.

They go at their own pace and challenge themselves where they see fit.”

Getman said the event has been successful each year but this year’s

event more than doubled in size, drawing in 93 participants from 43 last year.

“That’s great,” she said. “It show that we have more active seniors and some that are returning and testing their time from last year.

They’re really getting competitive with it. Again, it’s keeping them active and helping them gauge their fitness levels and that’s what it’s all about.”

Obituary Louis E. Lopez, Sr. IECN PHOTO/YAZMIN ALVAREZ

John and Dorothy Stoneking of Loma Linda, both 83-year-old triathletes, competed in the 7th annual Drayson Center Senior Triathlon Sept. 11, 2015.

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By Yazmin Alvarez

ork “It’s never too late to take up a sport. As long as you get moving, then you’re making progress,” says John Stoneking, a triathlete from Loma Linda.

And the one thing that really gets the 83-year-old moving is his wife, Dorothy, he added.

He calls her a “trailblazer” who runs circles around him. In fact, that’s exactly what she was doing

— running circles around the Drayson Center track in Loma Linda.

The Stoneking’s were among the dozens of participants in this year’s 7th annual Drayson Center Senior Triathlon Sept. 11, sponsored by the Loma Linda University Health Just for Seniors 55+ Club.

The fit couple took on men and women in their respective age categories —all 55 and older— for a 20 minute stationary bike ride, fol-

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More than 90 seniors participated in the 7th annual triathlon at the Drayson Center. Seniors had to endure a 20 minute stationary bike ride before heading to the track.

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The triathlon ended with a 100-yard swim or walk in the pool.

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ouis E. Lopez, Sr, 54, died on Aug. 26, 2015 @ Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA. Louis was born on April 3, 1961, in San Bernardino, Ca. He was raised in Colton. He moved to Lewistown, PA 20 years ago. He is the son of Pauline (Contreras) Lopez & the late Edmund A. Lopez. Louis is survived by his wife, Carmen (Campos) Lopez, children, Keith Grout, Irene Lopez, Darlene Lopez and Louis E. Lopez, Jr. all of Lewistown PA. Sister, Lori (Skip) Cardoza, and many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

Louis worked at First Quality as a Machine Operator and served in the US Navy. A Mass shall be held on Saturday 9/26/15 @ 10AM @ Christ the Redeemer Church, 12745 Oriole Ave. in Grand Terrace. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the 'Gift of Life' in Louis' honor.

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