Rialto Record April 16 2015

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Mixed-use development is ‘Bloomington’s flagship of opportunity’

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3rd annual Rialto ‘Drop In’ Jazz

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the county broke ground a multi-use development april 8. the project is the first of its kind that will house a county library along with a three-story residential building with affordable housing.

By Yazmin Alvarez

irt was turned last week in Bloomington marking the official start of construction for the county’s

first multi-use affordable housing development.

The April 8 ceremony in a lot along Valley Boulevard in the unincorporated area will be transformed into a five-acre site

that will include a new public library and a three-story residential building with 106 affordable housing units for qualifying Bloomington, cont. on next pg.

Woman’s Club of Rialto helps fund education through fashion

Boys and Girls Clubs Members Marvel Over Superheroes

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he third annual Rialto Drop In Jazz Festival is set from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., April 25 at Frisbie Park.

The event, presented by Rialto Mayor Deborah Robertson and the City Council, is an all day R&B and jazz fest hosted by Tommy Davidson.

This year’s lineup includes everything from Eisenhower High School’s Jazz Band, Sounds of Sunrise featuring Nate Watts, Stanley Randolph and Lance Lucas, to the All Star Band featuring a “George Duke Tribute” lead by Byron Miller (Psycho Bass).

Headlining this year are Sheila E. and David Benoit.

Ticket prices vary and can be purchased at www.RialtoJazzFest.com.

Proceeds from the jazz festival will support the Rialto Youth Collaborative and its programs.

Rialto Earth Day 2015

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local models walked the runway april 11 during the Woman’s club of rialto’s annual fashion show and scholarship fundraiser.

Woman’s Club of Rialto’s annual spring and summer fashions by fashion show.

Dress Barn in Redlands.

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he City of Rialto is hosting it's annual Earth Day event on Saturday, April 18 from 7:30 am - 1:00 pm.

Projects begin at the Rialto Public Works Yard located at 246 S. Willow Ave. Those interested in volunteering can call Amy Crow at 909-421-7221, or email Amy at acrow@rialtoca.gov.

Information is also available by calling the Rialto Public Works Front Desk at 909-820-2602.

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The first phase of the project comes at a $34 million, all from private and public investment, according to the office of the supervisor.

It includes one mile of sewer and water line improvements that enable sewer accessibility to properties on the North and South side of Valley Blvd. and streetscape improvements in the form of medians that complement the county’s long-term investment plan for the unincorporated area, according to a news release.

Officials said the development is the first county project that combines a library, housing, and infrastructure improvements as part of an overall neighborhood revitalization effort.

families.

“It is the flagship of opportunity for Bloomington,” said Supervisor Josie Gonzales during the groundbreaking ceremony.

The new 6,712-square-foot Bloomington Branch Library will be on the ground floor of a threestory, 70-unit residential building named Lillian Court that will serve the needs of seniors; and 36 townhome units, known as Bloomington Grove, will be built behind the library to serve the needs of families.

“The library will increase accessibility to modern learning technology tools to our unincorporated population and surrounding areas,” Gonzales said.

Residents from neighboring cities including Rialto and Fontana courteSy photo/oFc SuperviSor joSie gonzaleS residents will also benefit from the Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter CEO Greg Devereaux, Sup. Josie Gonzales, Chairman James Ramos, and related california new library, she said, encouraging with Inland Empire Community ceo Bill Witte breakground on Bloomington’s mixed-use development april 8. and welcoming them once doors Newspapers and can be reached the project will house a county library and a three-story residential building with 106 affordable at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com. open. housing units.

Fashion, cont. from front

es to updated career looks and stunning evening wear, six models—Rialto Mayor Deborah Robertson, RUSD’s Syeda Jafri, Aimee Saha, Lisa Ontiveros, Sara Garcia and Noelle Galindo—strutted down the runway this year not only to make a fashionable statement, but also in hopes of raising money in support of local youth.

The fashion show is the club’s largest fundraising event in benefit of its scholarship fund to help Rialto students pursue higher education.

Last year’s event raised more than $2,500 and with this year’s event doubled in size from vendors to raffle opportunities, the hope is to exceed that, said the club’s Sharon Hughes.

This year’s proceeds will fund scholarships for Rialto students graduating from Carter High, iecn photo/yazmin alvarez Eisenhower High, Rialto High and Rialto Mayor Deborah Robertson models fashions by Dress Milor Continuation High schools. Barn during the annual Woman’s club Fashion Show.

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Syeda Jafri models fashions by Dress Barn during the annual Woman’s club Fashion Show.

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Mental Courage

By Gino Garcia, Vibe Fitness

he ability to take action in the face of adversity is courage.

A person’s ability to take action towards a goal or objective that seems impossible is one example of courage.

How does a person develop courage and make it part of their core values? From a mental aspect, courage is developed through the training of our mind which is based on the content we feed the brain to process.

Courage is developed through our daily practices and habits which prepare our mind to function in situations that require action taking. In moments where we face doubt and fear having a sense of courage if not apparent to us, instead what drives us to take action is our ability to revert back to the content processed into our mind and believe in our ability to succeed. The sense of courage is not “Believe it!” ~Submission by Rialto Unified School District felt or realized until the first action step is taken or success is obAlonso Ramirez, Rialto USD District Student Advisory Council member has a little fun durtained. Can we agree that a pering the group’s trip to Ripley’s Believe it or Not! son’s ability to act in the presence of doubt and fear is then dependFor iSeeIE photo submissions, tag @iecn on Instagram with #iSeeIE, #iecn or email ent on the condition of their mindset? Can we also agree courage is iseeie@iecn.com.

obtained in part through the continuous development of the mind?

If you are able to identify a lack of courage as the reason for holding you back from taking action towards a goal or objective then I encourage you to begin training your mind. Train your mind by feeding your brain the positive content it needs to improve your ability to take action in the face of doubt and fear. If you do this on a consistent basis you are empowering your mindset and preparing yourself for future success. The famous motivational speaker Les Brown said, “The graveyard is the richest place on earth because so many people die with rich dreams and ideas.” I encourage you to focus on developing your mind, in turn you will be developing mental courage and your ability to handle adversity will improve.

Empowering the Mind, Gino Garcia Owner, Vibe Fitness

Gino Garcia is featured weekly in the Rialto Record and offers health and fitness motivation tips.

Email Gino at, VFGino@yahoo.com

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Gloria’s Corner

meeting soon to determine the group’s first project and scope.

Gloria Macias Harrison

Books, Books, Books: A great new organization is up and running and doing a much needed service for children. The Inland Empire Children's Book Project (IECBP) provides books to organizations serving low-income children ages 0-18 in San Bernardino County. It distributes gently used and new books to teachers, schools and organizations. It is 100% volunteer-staffed and all the books are donated. Its board of directors are all committed to helping children learn to read and to help them succeed in school by providing books at not cost. Serving on the Board are: Bernice Lowenstein, Chair CPA, Retired; Erin Brinker, Talk Show Host and Nonprofit Executive; Rabbi Hillel Cohn, Rabbi Emeritus, Congregation Emanu El, 2010 San Bernardino Bicentennial Committee Chair; Chehab El Awar, District Governor, Rotary District 5330; Art Gallardo, Elementary School Principal, SBCUSD, Retired; Aaron Katz, Insurance Agent, Retired; Ina Katz, Lecturer in Education, CSU, San Bernardino, Retired; Barry Lowenstein, Systems Engineer, Retired; and Susan Shimoff, Professor Emeritus, San Bernardino Valley College. The project is housed at 3933 Mt. view Ave., San Bernardino and may be reached by calling 909.742.0346 or visit www.IECBP.org;info@IECBP.o rg

Classmates: Recently I attended a gathering of fellow graduates from San Bernardino High School at the Mexico Cafe to reminisce about high schools days and to catch up on the paths taken in our lives. The occasion was a visit to San Bernardino by former classmate Gloria Estrada Slivensky who lives in the Midwest Classmate Johnny Rodriguez contacted others to have this gathering. Among SBHS grads present were Tony Ruiz, Ruben Serrano, Carmen Rodriguez Paredes, Patty Villegas, Anita Cornejo Van Osdel, Barbara Cruz, Eleanor Madrigal Garcia, and Bill Harrison.

We shared stories of growing up in Save the Date: San Bernardino as well as careers Saturday, April 18 - a Tribute/ and number of children and grand- Reception in honor of San children and in some cases great Bernardino Police Officer Gabriel grandchildren. Let's do it again!

Garcia will be held at the VFW Hall Post 8737, 2018 Foothill Revitalize Mt. Vernon District: Blvd. San Bernardino from 5 to 10 John Gamboa, former Execu- p.m. Officer Garcia was wounded tive Director of Greenlining and and suffered a head injury on duty the Latino Issues Forum, Manuel and will require extensive and long Delgado, former Imperial Valley rehabilitation. For ticket informaCollege professor, and Adrian tion call: Alan Dyer Tafoya convened a small group of 909.873.1893 or Joe Olague individuals including 8 companies 909.907.2059 to discuss the emerging work of a new nonprofit formed to revitalize Saturday, April 18 - the Over the Mt. Vernon area economically the Hill Gang, Berdoo presents the and culturally. All three grew up in 13th Annual Cruise for Sight from the Mt. Vernon area, attended local 7 a.m. to 3p.m. At Sylvan Park 601 schools and Gamboa and Del- N. University St., Redlands. This gado attended San Bernardino event welcomes American Hot Valley College and transferred to Rods, Customs, Antiques, Low the University of California, Riders, Foreign, Motorcycles, and Berkeley. While at UC Berkeley, Classic Schwinn Bicycles. It feathey organized a student group for tures food, beverage and vendor Chicanos and established a Chi- booths and promises many prizes. cano student cultural center. All proceeds benefit the Inland Tafoya graduated from California Empire Lighthouse for the Blind.

State University, San Bernardino. For entry forms and information In addition, University of Califor- call: 909.884.3121 nia, Irvine political science professor Cesar Seseseres and a Ph.D. Saturday, April 18 - Youth AcStudent whose dissertation is on tion Project and the Court Apthe Mt. Vernon area who also grew pointed Special Advocates of San up in the Vernon area joined them. Bernardino (CASA) present the The new non-profit named Mt. 8th Annual CARE4Kids5K and Vernon/Route 66 Historical Soci- Community Resource Fair at Glen ety is seeking corporate and pri- Helen Park, San Bernardino from vate funding for the Mt. Vernon 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is in revitalization project. Among the recognition of April as Child representatives representing cor- Abuse Prevention and Awareness porate entities were Beverly Pow- Month. For information and to ell and Fernando de Necochea. register visit www.youthactionThe group will hold a follow up

project.org or www.casaofsb.org Hills Park from 2 to 7 p.m. The event is free to the public. For inSaturday, April 18 - the Natlie formation contact: Valerie Peister at A. Cole-Reagins Education and 909.723.4105 or email Cancer Research Foundation pres- vpeister@sanbernardinosyments Masquerade Illumination & phony.org Inspiration Fundraiser at 6 p.m. at the Riverside Convention Center. Thursday, May 7 - is the date for For information visit the 22nd Anniversary of the Inland Empire Prayer Breakfast on the Nawww.natliefoundation.org tional Day of Prayer. This event Saturday, April 18 - San will be held at the Doubletree Bernardino Generation Now pres- Hotel, 222 N. Vineyard Ave. Onents "Seccombe Lake Park - Mu- tario at 7a.m. For information conraling Project" a three-day effort t a c t to revitalize the park. Artists, mu- carolyn.Preschern@gmail.com or sicians, photographers, culinary www.ieprayerbreakfast.org artists and patrons of the arts will participate from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 9 - the George Seccombe Park is located at 160 E. Brown Legacy Project will hold a springtime reception from 3 to 5 5th Street, San Bernardino. p.m. at 1368 Prospect Park Drive, Wednesday, April 22 to Satur- Redlands. Proceeds from this event day, April 25 - Orange Show Fair support the archives of the late, great California Congressman George Brown, established at the Wednesday, April 22 - Earth University of California, Riverside.

Day For sponsorship and ticket information call: 323.669.9999 or email Saturday, April 25 - the Assis- hansj@progressivevictory.com tance League of San Bernardino presents its 54th Annual Signature Friday, May 15 - the Seven Stars Headdress Ball "Circus Dreams." Foundation will hold its 1st Annual This annual event sponsors two Lt. Jared M. Landaker, USMC Memajor programs, Operation School morial Golf Tournament at the San Bell and the Dr. Earl R. Crane Chil- Bernardino Public Golf Course. dren's Dental Health Center. The Proceeds will be used to sponsor matinee and an evening gala will be the children of fallen and wounded held at the National Orange Show. military personnel to a YMCA For sponsorship and ticket informa- camp in Big Bear Lake. For infortion call: 909.862.0732 mation contact Laura Landaker at www.sevenstarsfoundation.com Monday, April 27 - Colton or email info@sevenstarsfoundaChamber of Commerce will hold tion.com its Annual Golf Tournament at the Arrowhead Country Club, 3433 Saturday/Sunday, May 16-17 Parkside Drive, San Bernardino. the American Cancer Society presFor information and RSVP call: ents Relay for Life of Colton at 909.825.2222 Wednesday, April 29 - the Hispanic Inland Empire Chamber presents Cinco de Mayo Celebration & Business Mixer from 6 to 8 p.m. at 1650 South E Street, San Bernardino. For information call Linda Gonzalez at 951.213.9916 or e m a i l hispaniciechamber@gmail.com

Wednesday, April 29 - the Bonnes Meres Auxiliary of Children's Fund present their Annual Birthday Luncheon at 11 a.m. At the Redlands Country Club 1749 Garden St., Redlands. For information contact: Carolyn Weaver at 909.557.4798 or email bonnesmeres@gmail.com or visit website www.bonnesmeres.org

Friday, May 1 - the San Bernardino Valley College Foundation presents its 5th Annual Golf Tournament at Shandin Hills Golf Club 3380 Little Mountain Drive, San Bernardino. For information c o n t a c t igowen@valleycollege.edu

Saturday, May 2 - Cal State San Bernardino, Latino Literacy Now founded by Edward James Olmos in partnership with Kiwanis of Greater San Bernardino and Libreria del Pueblo present the Latino Book and Family Festival from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Santos Manuel Student Union. The event will feature more than 50 award-winning authors to promote literacy and education. For sponsorship and vendor information call: 909.537.5102 or visit www.facebook.com/ELBFF Sunday, May 3 - the San Bernardino Symphony and the City of San Bernardino present "Mosaico Music and Arts Festival" at Roosevelt Bowl located at Perris

Colton High School, 777 W. Valley Blvd from 9 am to 9 a.m. For information on this 24 hour event contact: Randy Rivera at or rnjrivera@sbcglobal.net Renee Rivera at renee24@hotmail.com

Sunday, May 17 – Friends Of the UCR Botanical Gardens present Primavera in the Gardens, Riverside's premier food and wine tasting event from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Guest will enjoy delicious food from local restaurants, wines, craft beer, art and music. For information: 915.784.6962 - ucrbg@ucr.edu www.gardens.ucr.edu

Saturday, May 23 - the San Bernardino Symphony presents Triumphant Season Finale with horn soloist Joseph Ognibene. Concert starts at 7:30 p.m. at the California Theater 562 W. 4th Street.

For ticket information call: 909.381.5388 or visit www.sanbernardinosymphony.org Thursday, May 30 - the Human Society of San Bernardino will celebrate its 45th Anniversary with a Birthday Party from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 374 W. Orange Show Road. They will have pet contests and activities plus vendors and exhibits.

Monday, June 8 - the Loma Linda Chamber of Commerce presents its 27th Annual Golf Tournament at the Arrowhead Country Club 3433 Parkside Drive, San Bernardino. For information call: 909.799.2828 or email stephaniemahe@lomalindachamber.org

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zFest.com.

Proceeds from the jazz festival will support the Rialto Youth Collaborative and its programs.

Film:

The third annual Lunafest in Redlands screens Friday, April 17 at 7 p.m. at the Esri Auditorium, 380 new York Avenue in Redlands.

Presented by the Zonta Club of Redlands and The American Association of University Women Redlands Branch for AAUW, the traveling film festival features eight short films by, for and about women. The films are centered around stories of reflection, hope and humor.

Proceeds from the event benefit the Breast Cancer Fund and educational scholarships for women and girls in the community.

The event begins with hors d'oeuvres and cocktails at 6 p.m. with showtime at 7 p.m.

Watch the Lunafest trailer here: www.lunafest.org/redlands0417.

Information: call 909-996-8107 email, or michelle.bitonti@gmail.com.

Yazmin Alvarez

Music, Film and Fun: It’s festival time in the

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Whether it be music, movies or a good ol’ down home fair, the Inland Empire has a festival that’s just up your alley.

Not sure what’s out there? Well, here’s a quick look at some artsy, not-so-hipster events happening over the next couple of weeks.

And the best part about them— they all give back to a worthy cause.

Music: Missed Coachella or just didn’t care for the rowdy crowds and music? No problem.

The third annual Rialto Drop In Jazz Festival is set from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., April 25 at Frisbie Park.

The event, presented by Rialto Mayor Deborah Robertson and the City Council, is an all day R&B and jazz fest hosted by Tommy Davidson.

This year’s lineup includes everything from Eisenhower High School’s Jazz Band, Sounds of Sunrise featuring Nate Watts, Stanley Randolph and Lance Lucas, to the All Star Band featuring a “George Duke Tribute” lead by Byron Miller (Psycho Bass).

Headlining this year are Sheila E. and David Benoit.

Ticket prices vary and can be purchased at www.RialtoJaz-

Fun:

The 100th annual National Orange Show Fair in San Bernardino runs April 22 through April 26.

Marking a milestone, this year’s event celebrates a century of citrus fun and includes a lineup of performances, entertainment and food. Carnival rides and a circus experience by Vanardos Circus and LA Circus are also planned this year.

And highlighting traditions of the fair will be a variety of citrus displays, a quilting competition and show, and a baking contest.

For ticket prices and more information, visit www.nosevents.com.

And while you’re out listening to some smooth jazz and dancing around, mingling with friends watching a flick or having fun at the fair don’t forget to snap some photos for a feature in iSeeIE!

Capture the moment and send it over to iseeie@iecn.com and tag @iecn on Instagram with #iSeeIE, #iecn.

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

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Colton needs to put trash contract out to bid

Colton is not a rich community.

We work hard for what we get, and when costs go up, it usually means giving up something else.

In my own home, as a single mom raising two children, I watch every penny, so to learn that our trash rates are going up as much as 23 percent begs the question: Are our elected city leaders being as frugal as we are.

To be fair, the higher rates weren’t their idea. Credit that to Republic Services, which has come up with some convoluted method to force residences to pay11 percent to 23 percent more.

For businesses, rates would go up 14 percent to 20 percent.

The proposed rates are included in Republic’s attempts to lock in an early extension of its contract.

That’s where our Council has

So a San Francisco jury rejected Ellen Pao’s $16 million claim for damages because she was passed over for a promotion by her prestigious employer?

Oh, poor baby! I find it impossible to sympathize with someone who enjoys extraordinary wealth but craves more.

However, what I do find inex-

We need a statewide water plan that would prevent a local water shortage from becoming a statewide crisis. The plan should include desalination plants but not be limited to them.

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brought retribution.

So yes, ours is a great country, but we still have more to do before we can boast about gender equality in the workplace, especially for the working poor.

David Quintero, Monrovia

tion to homes, businesses and rine life, we can consult with enfarms. gineers and scientists in Israel or the United Arab Emirates, where We will once again be paying desalination has been a fact of life more for using less water. Where for years. will that money go? To increase the salaries of those who urge us If Californians are expected to to use less water, or to be used to have dirt yards with desert plants build what is needed to solve the — a California that looks like Ariproblem? And construction of a zona — then maybe we should statewide water conservation and just move to Arizona. Income and delivery system would create more sales taxes are much lower and jobs than building a bullet train. gasoline is a lot cheaper.

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cusable concerning gender inequality in the workplace is the plight of poor women. For example, my mother (of blessed memory) worked throughout her life at menial jobs. And while she never rose above minimum wage, her male counterparts were routinely given a different title and paid more, despite performing the same work. She had no recourse because to complain would have

Gov. Jerry Brown’s father had the right idea with the California Aqueduct. What is needed is an infrastructure that channels water from all its sources — desalination plants, snow runoff in season, water from rivers and streams when they are flowing — into If there are concerns about the efreservoirs for storage and distribu- fects of desalination plants on ma-

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tract extension.

The fact that Republic won’t do this, and is clearly trying to squeeze every hard-earned penny out of us, speaks volumes of the kind of community partner they are – or aren’t.

As offensive is Republic’s claim that it’s not a lot of money, suggesting that a few dollars here or there won’t hurt anyone. That’s an easy argument for a multimilliondollar corporation. Have them manage a household on my budget, and see how “easy” that is.

Please, council members, don’t go there. Put the trash contract out to bid, and let’s see if we can get a better deal.

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fallen short – by not putting the trash contract out to bid once it learned of Republic’s intentions.

It can still do so, and I ask my fellow residents to urge them to do just that – put it out to bid, get the best price and show us that they’re looking out for our best interests.

I did some research recently and found that if the Republic plan goes through, our trash rates will be 16 percent to 20 percent higher than those of Rancho Cucamonga – a city with a median household income nearly double that of Colton.

In fact, our rates would be among the highest in San Bernardino County.

What I also learned was how other trash haulers in other communities will often give back to those cities when seeking a con-

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I spent 35 years in the logistics industry. Because I worked in a union shop, all positions, whether it be mechanic, driver, warehouse, dispatcher or other service, were set by contract with the company.

It didn’t matter what gender, race or stature you were. The pay rate and benefits for a particular position did not change. All that was

required was to fill that position adequately.

Many people bash unions. But my experience with regard to fairness was a positive one.

Thomas Wallis, Fontana

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Words to Think About: Religion has always held a significant place Parsiism in India.

Zoroaster, the founder, professed to be born of a virgin and believed in monotheism. His followers were astrologers and Magi (magicians.)

He has also been described as an apocalyptic preacher.

He spent considerable time in the desert for meditation and introspection. His life ended tragically when he, his wife and four children were murdered. He left two books of his beliefs, “The Vester,” and “The Gathas.”

One of the more interesting traditions of Jesus’ early life has Him going to Persia and studying Zoroastrianism. This view is substantiated by the similarity between many of the teachings of Jesus and the beliefs of Zoroaster.

Here are a few similarities.

1. God is not about fear, guilt or condemnation.

2. God does not have favorites or discriminate.

3. God is wisdom, love and logic.

4. God treats humans with dignity and respect.

5. God is not, jealous, wrathful or vengeful.

6. Man is not sinful, fallen or de-

praved.

7. Man was created to progress in likeness to God and eliminate wrong in the world.

It is obvious that Zoroasterism influenced Judaism, Christianity and Islam. However, all three were strongly influenced by their common heritage. They have a tie with Abraham. Their books: The Old Testament, The New Testament and the Quran all claim Abraham.

Judaism through Jacob, Christianity by way of Abraham’s example and Islam through Ishmael.

The tie for Judaism and Christianity is common knowledge, but not so much the tie with Islam.

Abraham had a mistress, Hagar, who bore him a son, Ishmael.

Sarah resented her and so Hager and Ishmael were banished to the desert-Arabia. Ishmael’s descendants are Arabs as well as Mahomet the Prophet.

Also, all three claim Jerusalem as their Holy City. The Jews because of David’s kingdom; Christianity because of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection there; and Islam because of the Prophet’s ascension into heaven on a white horse from

there.

Islam is known primarily because of the Sunnis, the Shiites and the Sharia Laws. The Sunni compose about 90 percent of all Muslims.

The Shiites about 10 percent. They disagree about which side is the rightful successors to Muhammad.

Sunni Muslims accept the first four caliphs following the death of Muhammad. Shiite Muslims accept the mullahs that descended from Fatima and Ali (the daughter and cousin). Fatima was Muhammad’s daughter. The Sharia Law is composed mainly of the Five Pillars of Faith.

They are: 1) Profession of faith in no God but Allah and Muhammad is His Prophet. 2) Pray five times a day facing Mecca. 3) Almsgiving to the needy or relatives. 4) Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. 5) If possible, make one pilgrimage to Mecca.

Iran is a Shiite country and Saudi Arabia is Sunni. Most of the mideast is Sunni.

It is interesting to note that Islam impacted the world as it was in the midst of the Dark Ages. Education, science and literary production

were at an all-time low. Religion was corrupt, social values were minimal.

One historian states, “Islam, through its insistence on knowledge, created in its followers a spirit of intellectual curiosity and independent inquiry, resulting in a splendid era of learning and scientific research.” While the Western World was mired in the Dark Ages, Islam was ushering in the Renaissance and the “Age of Science.”

It is important to remember that Judaism, Christianity and Islam all have crazies and extremists-not just in the past but now also.

However, don’t stop there. They also have great benefits. Judaism has Hadassah, Christianity has Catholic Charities and Protestants have scores of charitable sources.

Locally, Islam has a mosque in West San Bernardino, Al Shafa, that has a clinic with doctors, dentists and nurses that offer medical and dental care FREE for anyone, Muslim or not. Call them for an appointment if you have a medical or dental need.

Amen. Selah. So be it.

he inaugural professional women’s conference at Cal State San Bernardino will help professional women take their business game to the next level and learn what their body language is saying about them.

Designed for college students, CSUSB alumni, entrepreneurs, medical professionals, educators, lawyers, authors and law enforcement, “Living Your Best Professional Self” will be held on Monday, April 20, at CSUSB’s Santos Manuel Student Union Events Center.

The event, will be from 9 a.m.3p.m. Registration begins at 8 a.m.

General admission for professionals is $50 and college students with ID are $10. Parking is $6 per vehicle.

The morning keynote speaker will be Astrid Sheil, associate professor of communication studies and interim chair of the department of acPHOTO COURTESY counting and finance in the College of Business and Public Administrahe Colton Area Museum tivities are free. For more informa- tion. Sheil will focus on what it & Historical Society is tion call: (909) 728-3706 or (909) means to be a woman professional proud to announce its Sec- 825-0671 or visit www.coltonarea- in the current climate of today’s workforce. ond Annual Museum Day. The museum.com.

Prior to her career in academia event is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Colton Area Museum, 380 N. La Cadena Drive, Colton, California.

This year’s Museum Day theme is “Colton History Comes Alive – A Child’s View” and will feature games, activities, crafts and entertainment that reflect how children lived and played in Colton a hundred years ago, specifically during the time period 1890 to 1920. The activities and entertainment will be on the lawn of the museum and there will be displays inside the museum as well.

The event will also include the “South Colton Heritage Project” presented by Casa de Culturas.

Residents are encouraged to bring photos and memories of South Colton for inclusion in a new archive and an upcoming documentary video about the community.

The public is invited and all ac-

and publishing her book, “Dynamic Public Relations: The 24/7 PR Cycle,” Sheil worked in communication management for two Fortune 500 companies – Georgia Pacific and Bowater. She was involved in recruiting, labor relations, government affairs, public relations and community affairs. Sheil also is an expert in crisis communication and reputation management.

The luncheon speaker, Eloise Gomez Reyes, became the first Latina to open and manage her own law firm in the Inland Empire. For the last 30 years, she has been a tireless advocate for working families, union workers and injured workers as an attorney and community activist. The Colton native has been volunteering with Inland Empire Latino Lawyer Legal Aid for the past 25 years providing pro bono legal services to the community.

Conference workshops will be presented by various faculty and staff members of CSUSB and professionals from the Inland Empire

community. They’ll address topics such as “Financial Literacy in Uncertain Times,” “Creating Healthy Relationships in Your Life,” “The Importance of Community Engagement,” “Mastering the Resume Game,” “What Your Body Language is Showing About You,” “Self Defense for Women” and many more.

The afternoon will feature a panel of professionals including: Qiana Wallace, CSUSB director of retention projects; Gian Dulac-Montoya, Albertson and Davidson, LLP; Jennifer Jacob, of the software company Esri; Jennifer Celaya-Davis, Cal State Los Angeles director of the Center for Student Involvement; and Tiffany Guthrie, independent human resources consultant.

To register for the conference, visit http://cleowomen.weebly.com.

For more information on the Professional Women’s Conference, contact Lesley Davidson-Boyd at (909) 537-3252 or lboyd@csusb.edu.

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By G. W. Abersold Ph.D.

ver since the beginning of recorded history, religion has had a significant place.

Shamans were the first originators.

As society became more stable and civilized, religions became more organized and structured.

Tribal deities were replaced and “god for all occasions” gradually became monotheistic.

One of the oldest and better known is Zoroasterism. It conservatively goes back to 5500 B.C.E. (Before the Christian Era.) It originated in Persia and is known as

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Hall of Fame inductee Roy Cook served as teenaged Colton ambassador

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2015 Colton Sports Hall of Fame inductee Roy W. Cook

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t 14, sports writers were calling Roy Cook a youth basketball sensation who was already being quoted in local newspapers about his meetings with noted officials.

He met Earl Warren when the vice-presidential hopeful came to Colton as the running mate for 1948 presidential candidate Thomas E. Dewey.

In 1952, Cook helped lead the Colton High School basketball team to the Citrus Belt League championship and led the league in scoring with 19 points per game. It earned him a California Interscholastic Federation 1st team selection.

For his accomplishments on the court combined with his off-thecourt assets, Cook was rewarded with induction into the 2015 class of the Colton Sports Hall of Fame. The 1920's Colton Centrals and Colton Cubs baseball teams were also enshrined in a ceremony at the Gonzales Community Center on April 10.

After graduation, the 6-foot-4, 220 pound Cook was awarded a scholarship to UCLA to play basketball during John Wooden's early tenure. Cook played on the CHS varsity three years for coach Tom Morrow.

Cook explained that after leading the UCLA freshman team in scoring in 1954, he quit college and joined the Army, never to play basketball again. He later earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Redlands and a master's from San Francisco State. The 81-year-old Cook taught for seven years at El Rancho High and recently retired as a realtor in Saratoga, CA after 44 years.

He said there were no high school hall of fame's when he went to school and never expected his induction. He feels that as time goes by it is harder to get inducted. Cook named Colton athletes Dave Swing and Tommy Williams from the late 1940's as examples. Cook was a two-way starting lineman on the 1950 CHS football team.

Cook called Colton a great place to grow up, with little crime. "As kids we'd walk down to the hobo

jungle by the railroad tracks under the cottonwoods," said Cook. "I remember seeing six or seven men cooking their food. They were nice to us kids and we felt safe around them. They were grown men who had lost everything."

He told that only two students had cars when he went to CHS. His father would drive him to his date's house and escort them back home. "Cars and cell phones have really changed things. In Saratoga, students now drive BMW's and Mercedes to school and stretch limo's take them to dances. Today, it's more superficial."

When Cook played basketball there was no one taking jump shots, just long set shots. There was no shot clock. Free throws were attempted underhanded and no one dunked. He was usually the tallest on the court, now there are 6-11 high school players.

"Back then blacks were not given the chance to play. Now, they dominate the game," observed Cook. "Hand-checking and traveling with the ball was not allowed. The game is now rougher.

There was no showboating."

Among Cook's high school achievements were a number of basketball tournament scoring records. He played his senior season with a bad foot, eventually causing him to miss the final five games. As CHS student body president his senior year, he was the keynote speaker before the assembly of Rotary and Lion's.

As a member of the Boys Forum, he met politicians who stopped in Colton due in part because of the prime location of the old train depot. "President Eisenhower often came through on his way to Palm Springs. In a sense, I have lived too long," summed Cook.

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Roy Cook was a 1952 All-CIF selection while leading Colton High to the Citrus Belt League championship under coach Tom Morrow.

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ity Council Meetings

Colton: First and third Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 650 N. La Cadena Dr. Highland: Second and fourth Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 27215 Base Line.

No meetings in August.

Loma Linda: Second and fourth Tuesday, 7 p.m. (check city Web site as dates are subject to change); 25541 Barton Rd. Redlands: First and third Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 35 Cajon St. Rialto: Second and fourth Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 150 S. Palm Ave. San Bernardino: First and third Monday, 3 p.m.; 300 N. “D” St.

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fternoon Delight Dance Socials

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

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

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

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

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

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emocratic Luncheon Club of San Bernardino

The Democratic Luncheon Club of San Bernardino meet at noon on Fridays at Democratic Headquarters, 136 Carousel Mall (near the central glass elevator) in San Bernardino.

Speaker Schedule: 4/10 DARK for Annual Banquet 4/11 Banquet Saturday!

4/17 Joseph Paulino, SB City Unified School District Police Chief Buffet Banquet 4/11 (Saturday) Annual Banquet and Installation of Officers at Arrowhead Country Club. Doors open at 11:30 A.M. Program at Noon. Featured Speakers include CA Treasurer John Chiang, State Senator Connie M Leyva and Invited Speakers include Representative Norma Torres and Attorney General Kamala Harris! Arrowhead Country Club, 3433 Parkside Dr., San Bernardino. Doors Open at 11:30 am; Program Starts at 12:00 noon. Sponsorships: $2,000 Event, $1,000 Benefactor, $500 Blue, $250 Table Buffet Tickets: $35 per person or $65 for two people. Reservations must be made in advance by Wednesday, April 7, 2015.

Send check with reservation to Democratic Luncheon Club, PO Box 451, SB 92402 #1222022 ~ FIC FPPC #C0040845. For more information, contact Dave Raley...Voicemail 909.798-9248, mustangder@aol.com Visit us at www.sbdems.com or our new Facebook page at www.facebook/SBDems.

Columbus, 740 Pennsylvania St., Borrow Pit used for mining sand Colton, Ca. and aggregate to construct the Oaks Dam. Along the loop he Inland Empire Seven trail travelers can stop and visit the Prime Time co-sponsor San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District’s Choraliers Saturdays from 10am-12pm booth and learn more about water Come Sing with The Inland Em- conservation and habitat conservapire Prime Time Choraliers as they tion of the wash area and the Prebegin a new season on Tuesday, liminary Trails Master Plan for the January 7, 9:00 AM. Rehearsals wash. The MARKS club, a radio are held each Tuesday Morning. at control aircraft club, has their offiSt. Paul’s Methodist Church, 785 cial flying site in the Borrow Pit No. Arrowhead Ave., San and will have members available Bernardino, CA 92401 (corner of to discuss club activities as well as provide some flying demonstraArrowhead and 8th). tion. For information visit: RMC weekly http://www.cityofhighland/Events/ Farmer’s Market or call (909) 864-6861.

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Wednesdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in front of the hospital. Stop by on your lunch break for certified fresh produce and artisan breads. ARMC partners with the Southland Farmers Market Association on the weekly market to help promote health and wellness to the community.

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ack To The Cabaret Senior Talent Showcase

Saturday, April 18 & Sunday, April 19 at 1:30 pm- at the Sturges Center for Fine Arts, 780 North “E” St., San Bernardino.

City of San Bernardino Parks & Rec and Ollie McDonald Senior Showcase will present this senior talent show. Tickets available at 5th St. & Perris Hill Senior Centers. For info call (909) 384-5436.

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mployment Bootcamp

Wednesday, April 22 - 12-4pm at A.K. Smiley Public Library, 125 W. Vine St., Redlands. Learn resume skills, interview techniques and more. Ideal for career changers, people recently laid off, recent graduates, people returning to work and those looking for first job. No registration required.

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ssistance League Headdress Ball

6pm-8pm.-at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2900 N. “E” St. Cost is $25. Come learn leadership skills, styles and how to motivate for better performance. Call (909) 8845565 for information.

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enior Art Show

Saturday, April 25 from 1pm5pm- The Joslyn Senior Center is calling all artists to be a part of Redlands Recreation and Senior Services’ inaugural Senior Art Show at the Joslyn Senior Center, 21 Grant St., Redlands.Vendor fee is $10 for an 8- foot space and all mediums are welcome. Deadline for vendor registration is 5 p.m.

Monday, April 20. For more information, call (909) 798-7550 or visit us at 21 Grant St.

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nnual Colton Museum Day

Saturday, May 2 from 11am to 2pm- at Colton Area Museum, 380 N. La Cadena Dr., Colton. The theme this year is “Colton History Comes Alive-A Child’s View” and will feature games, activities, crafts and entertainment that reflect how children lived and played in Colton a hundred years ago, specifically during the time period 1890 to 1920. For information call (909) 728-3706 or (909) 825-0671 or visit www.coltonareamuseum.com

Saturday, April 25 - the Assistance League of San Bernardino presents its 54th Annual Signature Headdress Ball "Circus Dreams."

This annual event sponsors two major programs, Operation School Bell and the Dr. Earl R. Crane Children's Dental Health Center.

The matinee and an evening gala Friday, May 8 from 4:30-7:30 will be held at the National Orange pm- at McKinley Elementary, 600 Saturday, April 18-The City of Show. For sponsorship and ticket West Johnston St., Colton. All proallet Folklorico Highland is hosting the 21st an- information call: 909.862.0732. ceeds support school events nual event from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 eadership Workshop throughout the year.

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LifeStream holds 10-Gallon Appreciation Event

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Upcoming events at Sunrise Church, Rialto

en's Conference: Sunrise Church will be holding a Men's Conference, "Men of the Word" for ages Junior High and up on Saturday, May 30th from 9am - 3pm @ Sunrise Church Rialto. Keynote speaker will be Dr. Voddie Baucham and Special speaker

Pastor Joel Sanchez. The cost is $15; after 5/15, $25. Lunch will be provided by Baby Roo's. Purchase tickets online @www.sunrisechurch.org/conference-mail-pa ge. For more information, call Pastor Scott @ 909-875-5566 ext 218.

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San Bernardino Police Reserve Officer Daniel Deane was recognized for his 99th gallon donation.

He started donating over 30 years ago.

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First time 10-Gallon award recipient Oscar Furlong has been donating blood and aphorizes for the past seven years. He is the owner of Furlongs Motorcycles in Bloomington.

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n Sunday March 15, LifeStream held its annual "Gift of Life Tribute." This event celebrates donors who have donated 10 or more gallons of blood. Those donors who have donated red blood cells and apheresis were also included in these awards. Over 700 people were in attendance for this event.

The mistresses of ceremonies were Heather Froglear from KFROG 95.1 and Linda Chalmer from LifeStream. During her remarks, Heather Froglear mentioned that she was not only a supporter of LifeStream but has donated blood on various occasions. An interesting approach to promoting the LifeStream cause, during the banquette, Heather had everyone with a smart phone take a selfie of themselves and post it on Facebook, Twitter, or whatever social media they subscribe to.

Immediately hundreds of cell phones came out and people were taking photographs of themselves and guests.

Dr. Frederick Axelrod President/CEO and Medical Director

for LifeStream welcomed and addressed the donors. Dr. Axelrod stated, "LifeStream would soon mark its 64th anniversary of providing the gifts of hope and life."

He added, "LifeStream will be providing blood services to nine additional Los Angeles County and Orange County Hospitals.”

This year's theme was "Great thoughts speak only to the thoughtful mind, but great actions speak to all mankind," which is a quote from President Theodore Roosevelt. The donors were all thanked for all their actions that were in the form of their donations.

Mr. Robert Coutts was recognized for his 92nd donation. Mr. Coutts is retired from the County of San Bernardino as a Project Manager. He and his wife Lynette are both active members of the "Southern Baptist Disaster Relief" organization.

They seem to demonstrate that blood donors can be a part of a larger lifestyle of "Giving People."

San Bernardino Police Reserve Officer Daniel Deane was recognized for his 99th gallon donation.

Mr. Dean started donating over 30

years ago. Ms. Vendy Martin was recognized for her 103rd gallon donation and for being the first women in the "100-Gallon Club”.

Mr. Robert Hitchman was recognized for his 129th gallon donation and Mr. Lawrence Bloemsma was recognized for his 130th gallon donation.

During this event, several employees were recognized for their longevity and dedication to LifeStream. Those employees were Julie Meyer (20 years of service), Christopher Mabe (25 years of service), and Kathleen Swenson for (25 years of service).

Two volunteers were also recognized for their outstanding support.

Mary Mack was recognized for chairing more than 200 bloods drives resulting in more than 18,000 units of blood collected.

Elaine Burkholder was recognized for coordinating blood drives at Cal State University, San Bernardino, which resulted in more than 4,000 units of blood collected.

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indian was recognized for their grant of $ 50,000 that was used towards the purchase of a new "bloodmobile," which is now in full operation.

The "Humanitarian of the Year" award went to the University of California Riverside (UCR). Since 1996 UCR has held over 200 blood drives, yielding over 9,000 units of blood.

First time 10-Gallon award recipient Oscar Furlong has been donating blood and aphorizes for the past seven years. Oscar is the owner of Furlongs Motorcycles in Bloomington. Oscar is originally from Mexico and has been in the United States for 29 years and is a U.S. Citizen. Oscar's son (also named Oscar) first started donating blood while in High School.

Oscar's son told his father about his first blood donation experience. Soon after Oscar (the father), went to a LifeStream donation center and made his first ever blood donation and has not stopped since. When Oscar was asked why he donated his blood he stated, "I am grateful to the people of this country and grateful for the opportunities that have been given to me. Helping others is important to me."

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Mr. Robert Coutts was recognized for his 92nd donation. Mr. Coutts is retired from the County of San Bernardino as a Project Manager. He and his wife Lynette are both active members of the "Southern Baptist Disaster Relief" organization. They seem to demonstrate that blood donors can be a part of a larger lifestyle of "Giving People."

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Three current members of the LifeStream 100 gallon club. From left to right: Mr. Lawrence Bloemsmas, Mr. Robert Hithman, and Ms. Vendy Martin.

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U.S. Rep. veterans’ roundtable addresses employment, homelessness A

By Anthony Victoria, Community Writer

discussion with Congressman Pete Aguilar (D-Rancho Cucamonga) on Friday April 10 shed light on several issues that pertain to veterans—the biggest being the availability of employment opportunities and homelessness.

Approximately forty veterans, representatives of veterans organizations, and healthcare professionals participated in a roundtable held at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8737 in San Bernardino to formulate ideas and event plans which may help to provide more employment resources and opportunities for veterans of the greater San Bernardino area.

In his first three months, Aguilar has championed several initiatives and bills that aim to provide veterans support. House of Representatives bill 344 (H.R. 344)--the Manufacturing Jobs for Veterans Act--is perhaps the most significant the rookie congressman has assisted with. The bill—introduced on Jan. 14—aims to establish a pilot program to encourage the employment of veterans in manufacturing positions. If passed, it will support on-the-job training,

apprenticeships and certification classes.

“From the VA backlog to lack of affordable housing and high unemployment, we need to do better by our veterans,” said Aguilar. “I will continue advocating for policies and programs that provide our veterans with the resources they need to readjust to civilian life and live healthy, productive lives.”

The ideas brought forth by the event’s attendees include creating a database of veteran-friendly employers to distribute at support centers across the San Bernardino area, recognizing those employers for their support of vets, ensuring those with disabilities and without a home can seek the right help, and organizing a symposium to provide for job preparation and networking opportunities.

Vietnam War veteran Richard Valadez (U.S. Marine Corps), who is also the Legislative Director for the Disabled American Veterans, San Bernardino Chapter 12, said the inability in receiving employment is often due to lack of information vets receive from employers.

“Feedback is what is needed to help them,” he said.

VFW quartermaster (accountant) Rudy Guzman, 67, of Rialto said his organization has volunteered its space to host future meetings

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Vietnam Wat veteran Jim Corrales, center, speaking to Congressman Pete Aguilar (D-rancho Cucamonga) and other community leaders about his concerns during a veterans’ roundtable at VFW Post 8737 in san Bernardino on April 10.

between Aguilar and veterans to solve pressing issues. However, he said he remains doubtful of the ability of politicians to follow through.

City of Highland’s 21st Annual Community Trails Day Saturday, April 18, 2015 (8:00a.m to 10:30a.m.)

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his year the City of Highland will be hosting their 21st Annual Community Trails Day event on Saturday, April 18, 2015, at the Historic Iron Bridge Trailhead. The Old Iron Bridge is located off of Greenspot Road near the base of the Seven Oaks Dam. A ribbon cutting ceremony will commemorate the completion of the Historic Iron Bridge restoration project. Information regarding the proposed trailhead interpretive site future multi-use trails with their linkages to the city wide trails system, and linkages to the Santa Ana River Trail will be available. Maps of other City of Highland trails, bike paths, and multi-use trails will be available and on display.

San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District (SBVWCD) is co-sponsoring the event and will have staff on hand to discuss their Preliminary Trails Master Plan for the Upper Santa Ana Wash. The SBVWCD is permitting special access to an area of the wash where visitors are invited to enjoy a leisurely 2.8 mile walk or trailbike ride around the Borrow Pit that was used for mining sand and aggregate to construct the Seven Oaks Dam between 1993 and 2000. Along the loop trail travelers can stop at the SBVWCD booth and learn more about water conservation and habitat conservation of the wash area. The

MARKS club, a radio control aircraft club, has as their official flying site in the south side of the Borrow Pit and will have members available to discuss club activities as well as provide some flying demonstration.

The morning hike will take place in the wilds of the Santa Ana River wash which contains sensitive habitat. All attendees are asked to stay on the trails. As with all outdoor excursions, those participat-

ing should be prepared with good shoes, sun protection, water, and always be vigilant for wildlife on the trail. For more information, contact Tom Thornsley at the City of Highland at (909) 864-6861 or visit the City’s Website at http://www.cityofhighland/Events/ . To contact the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District call 909-793-2503 or at the website at www.sbvwcd.org

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Clement Vikings past and present mark middle school’s 50th

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Former and present clement middle School teachers and students celebrated the school’s 50th anniversary april 11. Festivities included live entertainment and the opportunity to scan through the school’s history through digitized yearbooks.

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celebration for all.”

In addition to the day’s festivities, which included games and writing notes sharing memories of times on campus, live entertainment and performances from St. Mary’s Ballet Folklorico, an opportunity to scan through yearbooks from the school’s history was also made available.

All but three years of the school’s 50 year history were converted to digital yearbooks, making thumbing through years past an easier process. The goal is to complete the series and fill in the missing years with the help of the public, Clarey added.

To learn more about Clement Middle School and its yearbook project, visit 909-307-5500.

enerations of former Clement Middle School Vikings took a step back in time Saturday for a celebration a half-century in the making.

Conversations filled the campus as old classmates caught up with some current students, sharing memories and reminiscing about their time at Clement as dozens gathered for the school’s anniversary, celebrating 50 years of excellence. Doors at Clement first opened Oct. 14, 1964.

The milestone event was shared with the Redlands community since Clement “is itself a community,” explained Principal Robert Clarey.

“One of the things about Clement, is that Clement is a community and what better way to Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter share that than to just open the with Inland Empire Community doors to everyone,” he said. “It’s a Newspapers and can be reached at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com.

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yearbooks from all but three years of clement’s 50-year history have been digitally restored.

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Guests snap photos of pages from a 1974 clement middle School yearbook that has been digitally restored.

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I.E.-area Boys and Girls Clubs members marvel over superheroes

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cast members from Feld entertainment’s marvel Universe live! give a lesson members of the Boys and Girls clubs of Greater redlands-riverside a lesson on becoming the incredible hulk.

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Boys and Girls clubs of Greater redlands-riverside were treated to a special event before watching marvel Universe live!

By Yazmin Alvarez

f 8-year-old Kaylee Schan could have one superpower, it would be the power to “HulkOut.” “I would so go Hulk,” she said anxiously. “Hulk at home, at school...EVERYWHERE.” And Kaylee’s excitement wasn’t just a solo act.

The Mentone Boys and Girls clubhouse member was joined by more than 2 dozen members from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside for an opportunity of epic proportions—

The first key to becoming a superhero is to eat your veggies, respect your parents and teachers and of course, pose like a hero, cast members explained as they showed off their famous poses.

The children, dressed as their favorite character, followed commands exactly.

“I am The Hulk,” Kaylee said, perfecting her pose.

Members who participated in the special event were bussed from clubhouses in Redlands, Mentone, Bryn Mawr and San Bernardino.

They were also treated to dinner and the show following the meetand-greet.

a chance to mingle with superheros—‘Marvel Universe Live!’ heros, that is.

The youngsters were treated to a special meet-and-greet opportunity with the cast of the show during its April 9-12 tour at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario.

Part of the special event activities included dressing up as their favorite Marvel hero—Hulk, Iron Man, Captain America, Spider- Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter Man and Thor among others—cre- with Inland Empire Community ating shields and trying on armor Newspapers and can be reached along with a lesson in becoming a at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com. “hero.”

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Kaylee Schan, 8,(right) a member of mentone’s Boys and Girls clubs clubhouse, tried her favorite marvel character on for size during a special event held for more than 2 dozen Boys and Girls clubs of Greater redlands-riverside members.

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Riverside girl’s all-stars rally past San Bernardino

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By Richard Dawson

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Skyler Lewis, #22, of Grand Terrace matches up with Canyon Springs standout Charnea Johnson-Chapman during San Bernardino County's 78-69 win over Riverside County at the IE Senior All-Star Showcase at Cajon High School on April 10.

t is that time of year as Riverside and San Bernardino counties sent the best girls basketball players to face off at the 35th Annual Inland Empire Senior All-Star Showcase at Cajon High School on Friday, April 10.

In the first part of a boys and girls all-star doubleheader, the Riverside County girls used a late rally to pull out a 78-69 win over the San Bernardino squad.

Arianna Knox of Corona Centennial, a UC Irvine commitment, scored a Riverside team-high 17 points to earn MVP honors.

San Bernardino led by as much as nine early on, but the talent on the Riverside roster allowed it to close the gap and take a 32-30 halftime lead.

It was still a one-possession game with eight minutes remaining in the second half as Irie Strokes of Upland completed a three-point play to pull San Bernardino County within two at 57-55, but after that it was all Riverside County as a 13-3 run sealed the win.

Jannon Otto of Hesperia Oak Hills, who has signed with New Mexico, led San Bernardino County with a game-high 19 points while Jackie Ricketson of Chino Hills finished with nine points.

The lone representative of the San Andreas League was Jurupa

Riverside all-stars rout San Bernardino at boys IE Senior Showcase

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Najee Wilks of Redlands and Jawone Draper of San Bernardino play for San Bernardino County during a 114-96 loss to Riverside County at the IE Senior All-Star Showcase at Cajon High School on April 10.

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ll-Star games don’t count in any standings but there is no shortage of talent on

display.

The Riverside County boys got hot down the stretch, using eight

second-half 3-pointers to beat San Bernardino County 114-96 during the 35th Annual IE Showcase at Cajon High School on Friday, April 10.

The win gave Riverside County a sweep of the event; the nation’s longest running all-star game, after

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San Andreas League MVP Britney Gonzalez, of Jurupa Hills, was the only player from the league selected to the game.

Hills’ Britney Gonzalez, who took home League MVP honors earlier this year.

Skyler Lewis of Grand Terrace, Jaci Bowman of Rialto Carter, Kelisha Moody of Cajon, Alani Oneal-Williams of San Bernardino High School, and Doyle Walker of Summit were other local area players named to

the San Bernardino County roster.

Moreno Valley Canyon Springs’ Charnea Johnson-Chapman, an Arizona State Signee, had a solid performance with 10 points and five blocks.

The game was played with two; 20-minute halves with each player guaranteed at least five-minutes of action each half.

its girl’s team defeated San Bernardino 78-69 earlier in the evening.

San Bernardino County actually led for a big chunk of the game, but never recovered after a bucket

by Landon Harrell of Eastvale Roosevelt put Riverside County up 86-84 with seven and a half minutes left in the game.

Three-point shooting proved to be the difference, as Riverside County made six 3-pointers to finish the game with a 30-12 run that turned the score into a rout.

Temecula Valley’s Kamian Cederlind took home MVP honors after finishing with a game-high 23 points that included three 3pointers in the game’s final minutes.

Daniel Torres of Don Lugo showcased some long-range shooting, including three 3-pointers in the first half, and finished with 16 points.

San Bernardino County led 55-53 at halftime and was up by eight points in the second half before Riverside County made its run.

Other local area players on the San Bernardino roster included: Anthony Ford of San Bernardino PHOTO/RICHARD DAWSON Pacific, Aaron James and JayCorona Santiago's Nate Barker shoots a 3-pointer for Riverside wone Draper of San Bernardino High School and Najee Wilks of County over Don Lugo's Daniel Torres (#3).

Redlands.

Draper finished with 15 points, The game had two, 20-minute least five minutes of playing time James with nine and Wilks with halves like College basketball, in each half. The boy’s game had a with each player guaranteed at slam dunk contest at halftime. eight.

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APN: 0131-101-12-0-000 TS No: CA09004202-11-1 TO No: 5620920 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED July 9, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On April 28, 2015 at 09:00 AM, Auction.com Room, Ontario Convention Center, 2000 East Convention Center Way, Ontario, CA 91764, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on July 16, 2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0416307 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of San Bernardino County, California, executed

by MANUEL VALENZUELA, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”.

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 245 E MERRILL AVE, RIALTO, CA 92376 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $340,226.78 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware

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that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information.

If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee's Sale or visit the Internet Web site address www.Auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA09004202-11-1.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: March 20, 2015 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA09004202-11-1 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-6604288 Amy Lemus, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT FOR www.Auction.com AUTOMATED SALES PLEASE INFORMATION CALL: AUCTION.COM AT 800.280.2832 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ORDER NO. CA15-000589-1, Published Rialto Record 4/2/15, 4/9/15, 4/16/15 R-1569

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-01945 Loan No.: 928504 A.P.N.: 0264-274-50-0000 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED [PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR.] YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/4/2010. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2424h(b), (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

Trustor: ALVIN L. BAKER AND QUESHANA BAKER, HUSBAND

AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: Entra Default Solutions, LLC 1355 Willow Way, Suite 115, Concord, California 94520 Recorded 6/17/2010 as Instrument No. 2010-0241713 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Bernardino County, California, Date of Sale: 4/30/2015 at 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the North Arrowhead Avenue entrance to the County Courthouse, 351 North Avenue, San Arrowhead Bernardino, CA 92401 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $217,007.34 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1463 N MARCELLA AVE RIALTO, CA 92376 A.P.N.: 0264-274-50-0000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. We are attempting to collect a debt and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site w w w. s e r v i c e l i n k A S A P. c o m , using the file number assigned to this case 2014-01945.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 3/27/2015 Entra Default Solutions, LLC Katie Milnes, Vice President A4517940 PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD 4/9/15, 4/16/15, 4/23/15 R-1570

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DOUGLAS L. DENNIS AKA DOUGLAS DENNIS CASE NO. PROPS1500306

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of DOUGLAS L. DENNIS AKA DOUGLAS DENNIS. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by GINA L. DENNIS in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that GINA L. DENNIS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 05/13/15 at 8:30AM in Dept. S-54 located at 351 N. ARROWHEAD AVE., SAN BERNARDINO, CA

92415-0212 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner THOMAS W. DOMINICK FULLERTON LEMANN SCHAEFER & DOMINICK, LLP 215 N. D STREET, FIRST FLR. SAN BERNARDINO CA 92401-1712 CNS-2738339# Published Rialto Record 4/9, 4/16, 4/23/15 R-1572

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF WONG CHUNG MING

Case No. PROPS1500242 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of WONG CHUNG MING A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Dr. Wong Chi Ho Jimmy in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Dr. Wong Chi Ho Jimmy be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the under the estate Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on April 29, 2015 at 9:00 AM in Dept.

No. S48 located at 351 N. Arrowhead, San Bernardino, CA 92415.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the

file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250.

A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: MARIO D VEGA ESQ SBN 197659 ROBERT S PARADA ESQ SBN 258949 LAW OFFICES OF MARIO D VEGA APC 714 W OLYMPIC BLVD 4TH FLR LOS ANGELES CA 90015 Published Rialto Record 4/2/15,4/9/15,4/16/15 R-1568

T.S. No.: 2014-00922-CA Loan No.: 7130897635 A.P.N.:0128-281-20-0-000

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED

注：本文件包含一个信息摘要 참 고사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요약 서 가 있 습 니 다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/16/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.

Trustor: Santos Lara And Maria Carmona-Lara, Husband And Wife As Joint Tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 11/30/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0893631 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Bernardino County, California, Date of Sale: 05/14/2015 at 01:00 PM Place of Sale: NEAR THE FRONT STEPS LEADING UP TO THE CITY OF CHINO CIVIC CENTER, 13220 CENTRAL AVENUE, C HINO, CA

Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $435,492.61

WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE:

All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: Street Address or other common designation of real property: 208 North Larch Avenue, Rialto, CA 92376 A.P.N.: 0128-281-20-0-000

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust.

The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $435,492.61.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have

no further recourse.

The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property.

Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/D efaultManagement/TrusteeServi ces.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 201400922-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale

Date: March 30, 2015 Western Progressive, LLC , as Trustee C/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 Automated Sale Information (866) 960-8299 Line: http://www.altisource.com/Mortg ageServices/DefaultManagemen t/TrusteeServices.aspx For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530 THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Published Rialto Record 4/16,4/23,4/30/15 R-1573

APN: 0130-443-20-0-000 TS No: CA07000578-14-1 TO No: 00280558-991-DM6 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED March 22, 2007.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On May 18, 2015 at 11:30 AM, on the Southside of the main entrance to the Chino Public Library, 13180 Central Avenue, Chino, CA 91710, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on March 27, 2007, as Instrument No. 20070188805, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of San Bernardino County, California, executed by JOHN H. ANDERSON, A WIDOWER, as Trustor(s), in favor of FINANCIAL FREEDOM SENIOR FUNDING CORPORATION, A SUBSIDIARY OF INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address

and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 209 North Park Avenue, Rialto, CA 92376 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $272,439.56 (Estimated).

However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right.

The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call In Source Logic at 702-6597766 for information regarding the Trustee's Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA07000578-14-1.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: April 3, 2015 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07000578-14-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-6604288 Amy Lemus, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ORDER NO. CA15000689-1, Published Rialto Record 4/16/15,4/23/15,4/30/15 R-1574

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Rabbi honored by Community Foundation

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Rabbi Hillel Cohn with Gloria Macias Harrison.

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istinguished Rabbi Hillel Cohn gave a lecture on his life experiences at the Castaways Restaurant in San Bernardino on April 8.

Cohn previously served as rabbi of Congregation Emanu El in San Bernardino from 1963 to 2001. He currently serves as Rabbi Emeritus for the congregation.

A native of Germany, he was brought to the United States as an infant by his parents, who escaped Nazism persecution. He went on

to receive a B.A. in Political Science from UCLA in 1959 and eventually a Doctor of Ministry degree from the Claremont Colleges in 1984.

Cohn has been active in the community for many years. He serves on the Institutional Review Board at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, is chair of the Bicentennial Commission for the City of San Bernardino and was one of the founders of the Inland Congregations United for Change (ICUC).

In 1996, Cohn was one of 5,000 Americans honored for being a

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community hero by carrying the olympic torch during the Summer Games held in Atlanta. In 2001, he was honored with the prestigious Our Lady of Guadalupe Award from the Diocese of San Bernardino--the highest award conferred upon non-catholics. He recently received the “Man in the Spirit of Martin Luther King” Award for his commitment to children.

Cohn has two children and four grandchildren and lives with his wife, Rita, in San Bernardino.

LULAC of Inland Empire to hold Officer’s Reception for Gabriel Garcia

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s a tribute to San Bernardino City Police officer Gabriel Garcia, the League of United Latin American Citizens of the Inland Empire (LULAC) is inviting the general public to a Tribute and Reception Dinner on Saturday, April 18 from 5pm to 10pm, at the VFW Post #8737, located at 2018 W. Foothill Boulevard in San Bernardino.

Officer Garcia and a fellow officer were on duty the night of August 22, 2014 when they spotted a group of people hanging out near the 1900 block of Garner Avenue at approximately 2 a.m. Soon after approaching the group of men, the two officers were engaged in a gun battle with the assailants. Garcia was shot once in the head and was hospitalized for several months.

The 31-year-old, six-year veteran of the San Bernardino Police De-

partment continues to recover.

LULAC of the Inland Empire finds it necessary to acknowledge Garcia’s sacrifice to his community by inviting local dignitaries, community organizers, educators, and residents to commemorate his long-standing duty to the safety and well being of San Bernardino residents “Officer Gabriel Garcia is a hero.

A tribute must be given to his courageous call of duty in order to protect the lives of his community,” said president Joe Olague.

“Officer Gabriel Garcia's valiant act has made a deep heart felt impact on our LULAC 3163 council members.”

Tickers are being sold for $25.00.

To purchase a ticket or for more information, contact president Joe Olague at (909) 907-2059 or Alan Dyer at (909) 873-2059.