Inland Empire Weekly November 03 2016

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

Vol 12, NO. 11

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Bugs take over San Bernardino County Museum’s ‘Insectival’

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ryder Jack, 4, learns about composting worms during the San Bernardino county museum’s insectival event oc. 29.

Museum. like 4-year-old Ryder Jack Its annual ‘Insectival’ took over hings got a little buggy museum grounds bringing multiInsectival, cont. on next pg. this weekend at the San legged crawlers and squirmy Bernardino County worms to the hands of attendees

By Yazmin Alvarez

Ghouls gamble to raise funds at HSSBV’s annual Casino Night and Howler-ween party

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Calendar A3 Words To think About A5 Legal Notices A12 Opinion A4

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humane Society of San Bernardino valley’s annual casino night fundraiser brought out ghoulish guys and gals to help raise funds for the organization.

By Yazmin Alvarez

he Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley’s annual Casino Night Dog House Auction and Howler-ween party Friday proved you’re never

too old to have a good time.

The fundraising event brought dozens of animal supporters to show their creative side in costume, gambling the night away, raising more than $16,000.

Highlights of the night included

a costume contest, a silent auction with KOLA 99.9 morning show host Jesse Duran as emcee and casino-style table games.

Proceeds from the event will benefit HSSBV education programs and services.

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Maker Night Gift

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Show Call for Entries

alling all artisans, crafters, tinkerers and makers!

Submit an entry to the San Bernardino County Museum Association’s Maker Night Gift Show at the San Bernardino County Museum on December 9, 2016 from 4PM to 9PM. The San Bernardino County Museum Association along with the Arts Connection Network of San Bernardino presents a Maker Night Gift Show. The show will feature music by DJ Eturnal, food and handcrafted goods for sale, created by local artisans, crafters, tinkerers and makers. Proceeds from this event will support museum education programs and services.

The San Bernardino County Museum Association (SBCMA) will provide a fun museum atmosphere, an enthusiastic and loyal customer base, table and chairs, electrical access (if requested), and the opportunity to demonstrate your art and sell your products.

A C C O M M O D AT I O N S SBCMA will provide one 6’ table and chairs as requested by artist. The table fee is $25 for 1 table; $50 for two tables. Please provide your own table covering SALES -All vendors must have a salesperson for your table at all times and have a 1 day business license from the city of Redlands. The cost of the license is $4.00.The Museum and SBCMA are unable to provide change, or any cash handling assistance with your booth. All participants will be required to sign a release of liability.

SET-UP -Set up is scheduled for Friday, December 9 from 1:30 to 3:30 PM. TAKE DOWN- Take down is from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Vendors will not be permitted to begin take down before close of event.

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Saturday.

“It’s so wiggly, it’s hungry,” Ryder said, holding a red wiggler compost worm.

The worm was part of dozens brought over in a large compost bin by Maggie O’Neill, a San Bernardino County master gardener. O’Neill spread the word on how vermi-composting works and offered tips and advice on starting a bin at home.

Along with worm education, sev-

eral other education stations were set up throughout the museum courtyard with live insects, showing how bugs and critters are beneficial to the environment and how some can be a nuisance to gardens.

Inside the museum’s Exploration Station, things got a little competitive as young bug lovers rooted for their favorite roach during a series of cockroach races.

“I’m surprised the girls even want to watch this,” said 8-year-old Steven Niels. “I guess now bugs are really cool to everyone.”

HSSBV’s 2016 Casino Night Dog House Auction and Howler-ween party

SBVC Football Players Reach Out to Elementary Students

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SBVC football players Blake Fisher and Tawon Green read to first grade students at Urbita Elementary School in San Bernardino.

BVC’s football coaches have a tradition: every semester, they take the team on community outreach visits to local schools, where the players read to students and share their experiences as college students.

In early October, the team visited Urbita Elementary School, which is just down the street from the college campus. The first graders they visited loved having them there, asking questions about college and what it’s like to be a football player.

“I always try to get the community involved and aware,” says

head football coach Jason Vandiver. “We have great young men who sacrifice a lot to get an athletic scholarship.”

Whether or not they end up receiving scholarships, the players have definitely made an impact on the local community and their fellow college students. The athletics department’s outreach efforts are growing. “We had members of the women’s basketball team join us just last week,” says Vandiver. “I think it’s important for us to have as much student representation when we reach out to our community.”

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Guest Commentary

By Jasmine Wilson (University of Southern California, MSW Candidate ’18)

Yes on Prop. 57 Supports San Bernardino’s Progress Towards Youth Rehabilitation

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uring the 2014 school year, San Bernardino County had the second highest number of student suspensions in California with 26,204 students being suspended from school—following Los Angeles County, who had the highest number of student suspensions at 45,487.

Zero tolerance policies introduced in the mid-nineties have proven to encourage the use of school discipline methods such as suspensions, expulsions, and arrests.

In the recent years, there has been increased attention to the adverse effects of zero tolerance policies (also known as exclusionary discipline policies) as they have been found to negatively impact students’ academic performance, school climate, and life outcomes.

Research shows that students who are suspended or expelled are more likely to have academic problems, drop out of school, and enter the juvenile justice system.

Slippery slope much? Very much so.

This phenomenon is real and has been coined the “School-toPrison Pipeline:” a national trend where children are funneled out of public schools and into the juvenile and criminal justice systems.

Unfortunately, the numbers reveal that students of color, students with disabilities, and LGBTQ students, are disproportionately affected by exclusionary discipline policies that exacerbate the school-to-prison pipeline.

Since the passing of California’s 2014 Willful Defiance Law,

which places limits on suspending students for minor misbehavior, San Bernardino City Unified School District has followed the national trend towards a more progressive discipline model by implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) with Restorative Justice principles.

PBIS reinforces positive behavior and education, and changes the way disciplinary matters are handled. The changes to student discipline policies are huge, as minor infractions such as talking back or misdemeanor behavior will no longer warrant suspension.

As San Bernardino continues to make strides to rehabilitate youth in schools, it’s time we consider how we can promote rehabilitative opportunities for youth in the juvenile justice system.

With Proposition 57 on the California ballot, there is hope for California’s incarcerated youth.

Prop 57—Parole, Sentencing and Court Procedures, if passed, would make changes to sentencing and court procedures for youth and adults. Under Prop 57, judges, rather than prosecutors, would be given the discretion to decide whether or not youth should be tried as juveniles or adults.

Currently, prosecutors decide, through a practice called “direct file”, whether to charge youth as young as 14 as adults. When tried in adult court, youth face increased odds of receiving more severe sentencing While some may argue that juveniles who commit more serious offenses, such as rape or murder, deserve to be tried in adult court, it is important to note that youth who haven’t committed serious crimes but have a history of more minor offenses often get tried as adults, too.

Rather than placing youth on a path to recidivism, let’s protect our young people and give them an opportunity to be rehabilitated, re enter society, and return home to their community and family.

Proposition 57 will give California’s youth a second chance to lead a healthy, successful life.

Sierra Club Endorses Randall Macias Ceniceros for San Bernardino Municipal Water District Division II

This week, the Sierra Club proudly endorsed Randall Macias Ceniceros as its candidate in the race for San Bernardino Municipal Water District Division II. The Sierra Club’s legacy of protecting our water from pollution and our environment for future generations is something Randall Ceniceros is equally committed to.

We know that protecting our water and San Bernardino County’s vast natural resources for our children and their children is his top priority. We believe that Randall Ceniceros is the right candidate to address the region’s water crisis.

Ceniceros is currently a Trustee on the Colton Joint Unified School District where he was part of a leadership team that secured the region’s first electric bus fleet. In addition, Ceniceros and his colleagues began energy conservation efforts in the school district with SunPower to install solar

panels on carport sun shelters at the district’s 29 sites. The District stands to save $38 million dollars in energy costs due to this effort.

Recently, Ceniceros and his team started moving the District’s sites to be more water wise by installing dryscapes and artificial turf.

We couldn’t have endorsed a more forward-thinking, environmental champion with such an impressive track record. We look forward to working with Randall Ceniceros in tackling the region’s water issues.

Jono Hildner Sierra Club San Gorgonio Chapter Political Chair The Sierra Club is the nation’s largest and oldest grassroots environmental organization with a strong record of mobilizing voters to support its endorsed candidates.

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Join the Team…Vote Yes on Measure T

Colton has a rich tradition of youth sports. From soccer, to football, to baseball and softball, our kids thrive when they’re part of a team. This November, Colton residents will have a chance to vote yes on Measure T: The Colton Youth Sports Initiative. Measure T will help raise funds to repair and build new sports facilities for our kids.

Measure T will not raise Colton residents’ taxes; instead, it will take revenue raised by visitors who stay at local hotels and motels and use the money to support Colton’s youth sports facilities. It is a common sense

approach that will make sure our leagues have access to better maintained ball fields. This hotel tax will go directly into an account reserved exclusively for our sports facilities.

This will guarantee that all of the funds raised under Measure T can only be used to support our kids.

Youth sports help our kids learn valuable lessons about teamwork and perseverance. Playing sports also helps our kids stay healthy and build positive attitudes. From the classroom to the ball field, when our kids thrive, the entire community wins!

Measure T is supported by the

Colton City Council, school board members, police and fire fighters, and many of the parents and volunteers who lead our youth sports league. Join us this November and become part of the team. Vote yes on Measure T.

- Pilar Tabera, Board Member, Colton Joint Unified School Former: Colton Youth Football President Colton T-Ball Board member Ken Hubbs Little League Board Member City of Colton Parks & Recreation Commissioner

Sarah Zamora for District 6

I am disappointed by the conduct of district 6 incumbent Suchil and councilmember Toro this campaign season.

To use social media and sensationalized propaganda to attack candidate and former elected Sarah Zamora and her family is shameful. To allow Toro to make malicious and inaccurate statements about them in hopes of garnering support for Suchil and for Suchil to stand behind this conduct is wrong. Our city leaders should be professional and respectful of others as representatives of our city.

I have lived in La Loma Hills for 6 years and have never seen or spoken to Suchil until recently when he, along with Toro by his side, questioned my vote. The timing of his recently formed Neighborhood Watch Program is questionable since over the past 3 years, there was increased home invasion burglaries in our neighborhood.

Where was his program then? Abandoned lots in our area are filled with

weeds and La Cadena is peppered with litter and broken fences. Why hasn't he addressed that?

Note that Mayor DelaRosa is supporting both candidates, not solely incumbent Suchil, which in my eyes is the same as supporting Ms. Zamora more. Also, question how and why Toro is so involved in our district's affairs instead of concerning himself with his own district, which surely has issues to address. To many, this appears nothing more than a unsubstantiated personal vendetta against the Zamora ladies. Suchil and Toro should research the notion of political nepotism and its true meaning. Having family members serve together on a city council is not nepotism. This assertion is more a slap in the face to the voters that will potentially cast their vote for Sarah Zamora.

I don't personally know the Zamora family, but they have been visible in my social enclave- sports, recreation,

and similar circles. I can see they are good people who care and are active in our community. The Zamora's have been involved in Colton for decades and our city felt the loss of Mayor David Zamora when he passed in 2011. My vote is for Ms. Sarah Zamora. I appreciate the diversity, independence, and experienced insight she'll bring our district. Besides having earned the respect and endorsement of several notable elects officials and unions in our area, she shares my priories including economic redevelopment and growth, opportunities for our children in recreation, and public safety. Sarah Zamora is the right choice for our district.

It appears we are in the days of Sodom and Gomorrah, with all our promiscuity, drugs and murders. Families are killing one another right and left. We are allowing too much evil to reign.

Sodom and Gomorrah were cesspools of iniquity.

In our current demise, men and woman have forgotten the FLOOD and still have not learned their lesson.

That was a cataclysmic destruction of the races!

God rained fire and brimstone on the two cities of Sodom and Gomorrah.

Do people not remember the wrath of

God? Are they prepared for the earth’s final doom that will be in a holocaust of fire? II Peter 2:5,6 3:7-10 "When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild. But whoever obeys the law is joyful." Proverbs 29:18 New Translation I am using the historical scriptures from the Bible that address towns that were destroyed; destroyed because of the evil.

This is what this presidential election is supposed to be about, regaining hope and civility, not about changing the constitution to please the modern, worldly people.

Ever since God, the creator, was taken out of the equation, America has been slowly going to hell.

You can call me crazy, if you wish, but I do know one thing; Armageddon is at our doorstep. You may wish to read Revelations at the END of the Bible for some great insight to this.

Please make sure you VOTE NOVEMBER 8th. God Bless America!

Respectfully submitted, Joaquin Juarez

Sodom And Gomorrah—Unwelcome in America!

Gabe La Rosa, Mentone, CA

Experience Is The Best Teacher In this year of unprecedented politics, there are those who would tell me how I should think and feel as an African-American. I ask, if the African-American experience is so bad, what have you personally done to alleviate the situation? What is your personal experience with the AfricanAmerican community? I have a few personal experiences I would share.

-On a visit to Little Rock, Arkansas, shortly after Bill Clinton was elected president, I personally met with key administrators of his transition team decision-makers, which were AfricanAmerican. African-Americans have been employed in his administrations throughout Bill Clinton’s political career.

-President Clinton appointed Rodney Slater U.S. Secretary of Transportation. Rodney is an African-American married to the daughter of my schoolmate, Henry Wilkins III, who attended

all-Black Merrill High School in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

-Hillary Clinton worked with the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) which was founded by African-American Marion Wright Edelman in 1973.

CDF is the leading nonprofit advocacy organization in the United States for children’s rights. A leading coalition is the Black Community Crusade for Children.

-In 1968, when Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated, Hillary Clinton worked with the African-American student organization at Wellesley College to organize a two-day strike.

-On October 16, 2016, while visiting the Museum of Black History and Culture at the historically Black AM&N College/University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, I met an art major graduate who is currently employed as an archivist in the Clinton administration. This young lady is re-

sponsible for preserving artifacts, and making restorations, such as she did on the broken nose of President George Washington’s face. She is employed to also be responsible for archiving memorabilia, such as Hillary Clinton’s wardrobe. I have found African-Americans involved at all levels of the Clinton’s experience.

I could go on and on. If my African American experience is as bad as you purport, you have not walked in my shoes, and if you provided no jobs or shoes for my feet, you cannot talk to me, or for me. Sorry, “I can’t hear what you say for seeing what you do”.

On Tuesday November 8, I will cast my vote for proven experience.

Mildred Dalton Henry, Ph.D.

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Words to Think About: October 31 and the Protestant Reformation

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By G. W. Abersold Ph.D.

ctober 31 is an important date, but it is especially important because of what happened in 1517.

Martin Luther, who became the father of the Protestant Reformation, nailed his famous 95 Theses to the Castle Church door in Wittenberg, Germany on October 31, 1517. They formally charged the Pope and Catholic Church leaders’ with the unbiblical practice of selling indulgences.

Basically this meant that for money, parishioners would be

granted forgiveness for sins along with assurance of a place in heaven.

Luther was born on November 10th in 1483 in Eisleben near present day Berlin, Germany. His parents were Hans and Margarthe Luther, middle class peasant laborers. A miner, he worked hard to give Martin a good education. By the age of 21, Martin held a Master of Arts degree from the University of Erfurt. His father wanted him to be a lawyer, but he experienced a life changing event.

On July 2, 1505 when Luther was 22 years old, he was visiting his family in Erfurt when a thunderstorm hit with a flash of lightning that struck the ground near him.

Thunder exploded in his eardrums and knocked him flat on the ground. In fear for his life, he cried out, “Help me, St. Ann. I will become a monk.” So he did.

Two weeks later he walked into an Augustine monastery to fulfill his promise. Following his schooling he became a theology professor in Wittenberg. This was followed by a couple of years of study in the Vatican at Rome.

Then came October 31, 1517. AllSaints Day. Frustrated, unhappy and angry with what he saw, he decided to act. His action started one of the greatest events in the history

Gloria’s Corner

Gloria Macias Harrison

Changing of the Guard: The Chicano Latino Caucus recently installed a new Board of Officers. New governing board include: Patricia Aguilar, President; Jose Oliver, Vice President; George Aguilar, Secretary; Jimmy Villegas, Treasurer; and Tim Prince, Parliamentarian. This group besides advocating for the political and civil rights of Latinos also holds a very successful Cesar Chavez breakfast slated for April at California State University, San Bernardino. Congratulations to the new officers.

Art Exhibits, Theatre & Seminars: Exhibits & Theatre:

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 - December 10 - the Robert

of the world. Known as the Protestant Reformation.

He was sickened by the corruption in the Church, primarily the selling of indulgences for passes into heaven. Money was the barter for salvation rather than penance.

Television, newspapers and other means of communication of news were unheard of. The church doors of churches served as the bulletin boards for announcements in the Middle Ages. So, Martin Luther nailed 95 Theses to the doors of the Castle church in Wittenberg. They consisted of “a compendium of criticism and changes he wanted to see within the Church.

This simple act literally changed the direction of human history. Not only in religion but also in the direction of politics, especially the concept of democracy.

The present curator of the St. Monastery of Augustine is Carsten Fromm. In a recent article he says, “The Protestant Reformation was the origin of freedom, freedom of speech and freedom of thought.”

It is important for all of us to recognize that Luther did not want to split the Catholic Church. He only wanted to weed out its corruption.

The desire for change and rebellion had been simmering for centuries throughout much of Europe. Fear

ful play is performed on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. with a Sunday matinee at 2:00 p.m. For tickets and reservations call 909.873.8514 or visit the web site www.rialtoand Frances Fullerton Museum of communityplayers.com Art presents "Volcanos, Wrecks, Riots, Nudes and Mythology: The Art of Edward Hagedorn" at the Save the Date: Cal State San Bernardino campus, 5500 University Parkway. The ex- Saturday, November 5 - Juan hibit presents the major themes im- Pollo, the Inland Empire Military portant to the artist, many of which Museum and the E Street Cruizers still resonate today, including his Car Club present the 17th Annual reflections on landscape and the Cruizin in E Street Veterans Day horrors of war. For information Parade & Car Show. This family call: 909.537.7373 or visit: day of cars, food and music is from raffma@csusb.edu 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with parade

at 10:00 am. The parade route begins at San Bernardino High School and ends at the Inland Empire Military Museum 14th & E Streets. Parade Grand Marshall is US Army Veteran Russell R. Fritz.

For information on parade participation and vendors call 909.885.6324, for car show call 909.838.4071 and for veterans call 909.888.0477

November 5 - 27 - the Redlands Footlighters presents Wait Until Dark at its theater 1810 Barton Road, Redlands. Written by Frederick Knott and adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher, this new take on the classic thriller is directed by Patricia McQuillan. Performances at 8:00 p.m. on November 5, 11, 12, 18, 25, & 26 and at 2:00 p.m. on November 6, 13, 20, & 27 for tickets Sunday, November 6 - the Unicall the box office 909.793.2909 or versity of California Riverside visit http://redlandsfootlighters.org Botanic Gardens present Art In The Gardens from 9:00 a.m. to November 7, 8, 14, 21 & 28 - 3:00 p.m. Attendee can spend the Free Community Workshops on day strolling through shady treePolitical Cartooning Session 2 lined Alder Canyon where local from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Garcia artist will be showcased. Enjoy Center for the Arts, 536 W. 11th works of art in ceramics, glass, waStreet, San Bernardino. For infor- tercolors in addition to jewelry, momation contact Michael Segura at saics and garden art. For msegura909@gmail.com information call 951.784.6962 or visit www.gardens.ucr.edu November 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, & 20 - the Homespun Players perform Tuesday, November 8 Spanish playwright Federico Garcia Lorca's the House of Bernardi Election Day - VOTE! Alba at the Garcia Center, 536 W. 11th Street, San Bernardino. PerThursday, November 10 - the formances are at 8:00 p.m. on No- San Bernardino City Unified vember 11, 12, 18 & 19 and at 6 School District presents the Fifth p.m. on Sundays November 13 and Annual Community Gathering for 20.

For reservation call Excellence will be held in the Or909.888.6400 or pay at the door. ange Pavilion at the National OrChecks and cash will be accepted. ange Show, 690 South Arrowhead.

Doors open for the event at 8 a.m.

Now to November 13 - the Rialto with program at 9:00 a.m. This year Community Players present Fools the event focuses on the partnera play by Neil Simon at the Sandra ships with institutions of higher edR. Courtney Playhouse, 150 East ucation in the region, the city and San Bernardino Ave. Directed by county schools. Keynote speaker is Pelve Dimyana Pelev, this delight-

dominated the people. Luther traveled where others were afraid.

The church could not tolerate such a rebellion. So, in 1521, Pope Leo X excommunicated him. For Luther’s safety, Frederic III took him to Wartburg Castle for his safety. He was there for 10 months and during that time he translated the New Testament from Greek into German. Later on he also translated the Old Testament into German.

In 1525, he married Katharina von Bora, a former Nun, and they had five children. It is common knowledge that Luther loved God first, his wife and family second and eating German sausage and drinking beer third.

From 1533 until his death in 1546 Luther served as the Dean of the theology facility at Wittenberg University.

The place that Martin Luther has in the pages of recorded history is unquestioned. His statute in front of the doors where he nailed the 95 Theses is merely a weak representation.

It was the rippling affect that changed the world. His use of the Guttenberg Press in less than 100 years did that. The era of Martin Luther was relatively uneducated with very few people being able to read or write. But Luther took ad-

vantage of printing to expose the average person of his views.

He was the catalyst for making Protestantism a viable option for Christians.

Consider John Calvin, the father of Conservative Evangelism. He fathered the Baptists and Reformed traditions. Baptists are the largest Protestant churches in America.

John Knox and the Presbyterians were off-shoots from Calvinism.

The Pilgrims and Puritans were part of his theological concepts.

The strangest challenges to Calvinism were the Arminians, expressed primarily by John Wesley and the Methodists.

Consider the fact that the largest Protestant churches in America have their theological roots in the beliefs of either John Calvin or John Wesley.

History has declared the Dark Ages ended with the advent of the Protestant Reformation (Martin Luther) and the Gutenberg printing press. It opened doors of education, exploration, freedom of thought and ultimately the United States.

Next year on October 31, 2017 will mark the 500 anniversary of Martin Luther’s historic nailing of the 95 Theses to the door. The celebration for it can begin now.

Amen. Selah. So be it.

Jim Clifton, CEO of Gallup. To Music Workshop and "The Chilregister go to: http://bit.ly/2bq526s. dren" from the Merv Griffin Village are featured as well as Friday, November 11 - the City opportunity drawings for trees, of Colton presents its Veterans Day silent and live auctions and door Celebration starting with a Prayer prizes. To RSVP and information Ceremony at 8:00 a.m. At Veterans call Helga Krause 909.200.9463 or Park, 292 East O Street, followed Peggy Brier 909.936.2130 by a Parade from O down La Cadena ending at E Street. A Veterans Saturday, November 19 - the Day Ceremony will begin at 11:00 Unforgettables Foundation and the a.m. At Fleming Park, 525 N. La Businesswomen's Association of Cadena followed by a reception at San Bernardino County present the the Colton Women's Club, 295 N. 4th Annual Bachelor Auction at 7th Street. The day's celebrations the Redlands Speakeasy on State. will end with two Open Houses 27 men ages 23 to 73 were selected from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Amer- to participate in this for fun ican Legion Post, 1401 Veterans fundraiser for the two organizaWay and the Veterans of Foreign tions. For ticket and information Wars, 1789 8th Street. contact Tim Evans at 909.335.1600 For information on the day's ac- or email tevens@theinforgettativities call Dr. G at 909.213.3730 bles.com or LSG85@aol.com Sunday, November 20 - the BudSunday, November 13 - the Ri- dhist Tzu Chi Foundation presents alto Business Professional Free Family Health Clinic from Women's group presents its Annual 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Indian Boutique and English Secret Gar- Springs High School, 650 N. Del den High Tea from 1:30 to 4:30 Rosa Drive, San Bernardino. On a p.m. at the Senior Center, 1411 S. first come, first serve basis, attenRiverside Ave Rialto. The event in- dees will receive medical and dencludes a light meal, refreshments tal services, acupuncture and and pastries. This scholarship pharmaceutical information. For fundraising event benefits young information call 909.447.7799 women in the community. For information on vendor space and Coming in December: tickets contact Trescina Hernandez Friday, December 2 - the City of at famousgirl29@sbcglobal.net San Bernardino presents Honor, Reflect, Rebuild at California State University, San Bernardino CousFriday, November 18 - Habitat soulis Arena at 6:30 p.m. This event for Humanity, San Bernardino is in remembrance of the victims of Area, Inc. will present its 4th An- the terrorist attack at the Inland Renual Golf Tournament at Sierra gional Center 2015. For informaLakes Golf Club, Fontana. Regis- tion call the Mayor's Office tration starts at 7 a.m. To register on 909.384.5133 line visit www.HABITATSB.org Saturday, November 19 - the Inland Empire Chapter of ChildHelp presents the Sixteenth Annual "Forest of Hope" - "Jazz in the Park" Luncheon & Tree Presentation at the National Orange Show Events Center Valencia Room, 689 S. E Street, San Bernardino. Finds from this event go to the treatment and prevention of child abuse. Social hour and tree viewing starts at 11:00 a.m. with program following.

Music and performances by Teen

Favorite Quote:

" How many crimes are permitted simply because their authors could not endure being wrong."

Albert Camus To submit an event or info for Gloria's Corner please email gloharrison@me.com or online at www.iecn.com.

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Foster youth receive donations from Aspiranet, Ashley Furniture Regional Manager John Santos, the furniture giant and Aspiranet have been partnering to help foster and at risk youth since 2014.

This is the first time they hold a furniture giveaway event in the Inland Empire.

Santos believes the partnership with Aspiranet and the Assistance League, which provided the youth with soft goods and other home essentials, “This was something our company wanted to help with,” Santos said. “These kids have [demonstrated] that they want to be successful. We will continue to work with Aspiranet to provide these essentials to great youth.”

Hank McKee, Aspiranet’s associate division director, believes his organization helps fill a gap for young people who have struggled to find stability.

“These kids have travelled through different schools--falling behind on their education, their life skills, on learning how to cook a meal. When we get them at 18 we start from scratch. We

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Ethan Hernandez, center, receiving a bed set from Ashley Furniture Regional Manager John Santos.

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By Anthony Victoria

our former foster youth received a boost in morale last Thursday when they received furniture donations from Ashley Furniture for their new apartments.

“It’s crazy that there are people here who appreciate me, who love me, and who have been like family” said former foster youth Latonya Jackson, 19, of Riverside. “It’s amazing.”

The young people are part of Aspiranet’s Transitional Housing Placement and Foster Care Program that provides former foster youth ages 18-21 the opportunity to live on their own, while also undergoing a rigorous life skills program to teach them how to find employment, enroll in college, and deal with social situations.

In collaboration with Aspiranet, the company donated bed sets, chests of drawers, sofas, and coffee tables.

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help them develop skills to become self sufficient and find their way.”

Jackson, who at one point was both a victim and perpetrator of bullying, said she’s excited to work towards becoming a stronger person. She plans to attend college and become an agriculturalist.

“I can use everything they teach me every single day,” said Jackson. “I have dealt with many obstacles in my life and I now have the confidence in myself to overcome these and any other barriers that may come my way.”

Ethan Hernandez, 18, of San Bernardino said he experienced abuse as a child. Hernandez said Aspiranet has provided him with the confidence needed to attend college to become an engineer.

“It’s been an honor to receive help from both [Ashley and Aspiranet],” Hernandez expressed.

“I’ve been through a lot in my life. Obstacles come here and there, but all I have to do is overcome them. I’ll be a better person for it.”

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Olive Avenue Market 7th annual Dia de los Muertos celebration set for Sunday

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Olive Avenue Market in Redlands will host the 7th annual Dia de los Muertos celebration Nov. 6 from noon to 5 p.m.

By Yazmin Alvarez

live Avenue Market in Redlands will host its seventh annual Dia de los Muertos Celebration Sunday, honoring loved ones and sharing cultural traditions with the community.

The free event is planned from noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 6 at the local eatery, 530 W Olive Avenue, along Michigan Street.

This year’s celebration will begin will a blessing ceremony by Henry Vásquez, followed by entertainment from the cultural music group, Milpa, and a procession led

by Tepeyollotl down Olive Av-

enue.

Altars created by community members celebrating the life of loved ones that have passed will be on display both inside and outside of the market. A public altar will also be available for guests to add photos or remembrance items to honor loved ones.

While the celebration is an opportunity to bring the community together, the hope is to educate and help create cultural awareness among children, said Amber Wallick, co-organizer of this year’s event.

“Education among children is what we strive for along with helping them understand where they

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A public altar will be available at the 7th annual Dia de los Muertos celebration at Olive Avenue Market in Redlands Nov. 6. Community members are encouraged to bring a photo or remembrance item to honor loved ones that have passed.

come from and acknowledging their ancestors.”

Free activities for children are also planned and include arts and crafts to take home.

Crafts, art and several food vendors will also be available.

To learn more or for an event schedule, visit Olive Avenue Market on Facebook.

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A Day Out With Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends

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ll aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends are once again chugging into the Orange Empire Railway Museum in Perris for five days in November.

Tickets are on sale for boarding times on Nov. 5th, 6th, 11th,12th and 13th. Train departure times fill up fast. So get your tickets now. You can save on service charges by calling the museum directly. (951) 943-3020. or you can online at buy http://oerm.org/thomas/ Day Out With Thomas 2015 offers aspiring engineers and their families the opportunity to take a 25-minute ride with the famous engine and a 15-minute ride with his railway friend Percy. Children can also meet Sir Topham Hatt, the Superintendent of the Railroad from the Island of Sodor.

Enjoy a wide range of fun activities perfect for children. There will be games, a petting zoo, bounce houses, coloring, live chil-

dren's music, sing-alongs and storytelling. There will also be Thomas & Friends temporary tattoos, Thomas & Friends train tables and building activities, videos and a Thomas gift store.

There will be street car and trolley rides and an entire museum to explore. A visit to the Orange Empire Railway Museum is a trip back in time to when trains, conductors, whistles, bells and steam were a part of the way we traveled.

A Day Out With Thomas will keep adults who love trains, and children who love Thomas, happily chugging along the tracks.

Families should arrive no later than one hour prior to scheduled departure. Tickets start at $21 for ages two and older.

For more information and directions, call the Orange Empire Railway Museum office at 951943-3020 or visit http://oerm.org/thomas/

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San Bernardino County Library rewarding readers with ‘Holiday Countdown’ program

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Now through Dec. 29, all 32 Bernardino County San branch libraries will offer rewards to library goers that check out 30 items. Every two weeks, new rewards will be released. Star Wars key chains will be available Dec.1-15.

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Every two weeks, now through Dec. 29, the San Bernardino County Library will offer rewards at its 32 branchs for library goers that check out 30 items. Giveaways will include a variety of tumblers Nov. 16-30 and Superhero Brick characters Dec. 1629.

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By Yazmin Alvarez

he season of giving is starting early at San Bernardino County li-

braries.

For the first time, the county library system is hosting a Holiday Countdown, a seasonal reward program at all 32 branches offering a handful of giveaways to patrons.

Going on now through Dec. 29, library goers will receive a special incentive for every 30 items checked out.

From key chains to tumblers, a new reward will be released every two weeks in multiple varieties.

Rewards available now through Nov. 15 include Pez candy dispensers with characters from Frozen, Disney Pixar, Hello Kitty, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; followed by a variety of colorful library tumblers Nov. 16-30; Star Wars character key chains featuring Yoda and Darth Vader Dec. 115; and Superhero Brick characters featuring Iron Man, Spider-Man, Captain America and several more from Dec. 16-29.

While there is no limit on the amount of rewards that can be earned, supplies are limited, said library officials.

The Holiday Countdown is an aim to encourage reading at all ages throughout the holiday season and participate in library activities.

The program is part of the Countywide Vision’s literacy campaign, Vision2Read.

The initiative is a year-long campaign designed to focus attention on the importance of reading; highlight literacy-related programs and services throughout San Bernardino County; and connect people to available literacy resources and volunteer opportunities.

To learn more about the Holiday Countdown, visit the San Bernardino County Library at

www.sbclib.org/ or call 909-3872220.

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Santa Paws Pet Photos & Holiday Boutique

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ou and your pets are invited to our Annual Santa Paws Pet Photos & Holiday Boutique on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley (374 W. Orange Show Road, San Bernardino).

The holiday boutique will be open from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The boutique will feature a wide range of gifts for people and pets, bake sale, pet craft area, and the chance to win fabulous raffle prizes!

Photo registration will be open from 9:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

5x7 photos will be available for purchase to take home the day of the event. Attendees will also be able to order wallet size photos as well as personalized holiday greeting cards featuring their pet’s photo. Adults and children are welcome in photos. The first 100 pet parents who purchase a photo will receive a dog treat and food sample bag provided by Coventry Pet Resort.

Participants are encouraged to bring donations of food for people and pets, as well as toys for children to help the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley with their food and toy drive to benefit Mary’s Table.

The HSSBV will also be open for their regular Saturday Vaccination Clinic from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

All proceeds from Santa Paws Pet Photos & Holiday Boutique will go directly to help fund our cruelty investigation and humane education programs. Thank you for helping us to care for animals in need!

Santa Paws Pet Photos & Holiday Boutique is sponsored by Earhart Photography and PK Design.

Cabarets For Colton presents “Let's Make A Wish: A Disney Cabaret”

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abarets For Colton presents “Let's Make A Wish: A Disney Cabaret”, featuring classic Disney songs performed live in concert by Inland Empire-based artists. Directed by [Colton resident] Koda Montoya.

Thursday, November 10. 7:309:00 pm at House of Eggs restaurant located at 182 E. Valley Blvd., Colton. All ages welcome. $20 admission includes concert plus choice of appetizer. For more information contact Koda Montoya at (909) 665-8420.

Montoya says, “The mission of Cabarets For Colton is [to support] the arts and business thriving together in Colton. We are proud to be partnering with House of Eggs for our first event, 'Let's Make A Wish: A Disney Cabaret' along with so many talented Inland Empire community members.”

Montoya adds, “Cabarets For Colton is an inclusive space for all-ages entertainment and community pride experienced through the performing arts in our city of Colton.”

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Veterans Ride Omnitrans Free on Veterans Day

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n appreciation for the contributions of the men and women who have served in our nation’s armed forces, Omnitrans again is offering free bus rides to US military veterans on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11.

Veterans just need to show a veteran-status ID when boarding any Omnitrans bus including freeway express and local bus routes, the sbX rapid line, or OmniGo community shuttles.

Accepted veteran IDs include those issued by US Departments of Defense or Veterans Affairs, San Bernardino County Veterans Affairs, and the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

“We’re pleased to honor our veterans with free rides on Veterans Day,” said Omnitrans CEO/General Manager P. Scott Graham, himself a veteran of the US Marine Corps. Omnitrans provides ongoing fare discounts for military veterans. A one-way trip is $0.75 for veter-

ans, compared to $1.75 regular fare; a veteran day pass is $2.25 compared to the regular rate of $5. Discounted veteran 7-day and 31-day bus passes are also available.

Since Omnitrans introduced a veteran fare in January 2015, an increasing number of retired military personnel have taken advantage of the discount.

Boardings attributed to veterans in 2015 averaged 13,061 per In 2016, veteran month. monthly boardings are averaging 15,131 year-to-date, an increase of 16%.

All Omnitrans bus routes will be running regular schedules on November 11. The Veterans Day free ride offer is not applicable to Access service for persons with disabilities.

Personalized trip planning assistance is available through the Omnitrans information center, at 800-9-OMNIBUS (800-9666428), or online at www.omnitrans.org.

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