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Bob Rohrer and his son Ron look at fossils displayed in the Old Schoolhouse Museum during Chino's Pioneer Picnic on May 20. Bob was born and raised in Chino and moved away in 1997. The museum, which contains artifacts of early Chino, was open as part of the Pioneer Picnic.

Family members (from left) Sam, Terri, Armando, and Robert Lobo gather at the Chino Pioneer Picnic in May 20. Mrs. Lobo grew up in Chino. Her husband Sam is a 1957 graduate of Chino High. For a story on the Pioneer Picnic, see tomorrow's Champion.

Volunteers Sally Santoyo (left) and Marilyn Hall place food on a long table in the Chino Community Building for the Pioneer Picnic potluck, held May 20. The annual event that brings current and former residents together will be held next year on May 19. Mark your calendars!

John Wells and his wife Cheryl of Plano, Texas won the distinction of having come the farthest for the Pioneer Picnic, held May 20 in the Chino Community Building. Mr. Wells grew up in Chino and was the valedictorian of Chino High's Class of 1957.

Chino Valley Historical Society President Ryan Cummins, a fourth generation Chino resident and grandson of Betty Wagner Cummins, was the emcee at Chino's Pioneer Picnic on May 20. His children, Samantha, 11, and Leo, 9, are fifth-generation.

Visitors to the Pioneer Picnic on May 20 check out early Chino artifacts at the Old Schoolhouse Museum. It is located at the corner of B and 11th streets. Museum hours are: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month.

Former Chino resident Bob Edwards and his son-in-law Hugo Mitre check out Chino’s old jail, in the park on 11th Street, between B and C streets. In 1913, Chino paid $558 to build the jail. In 1996, it was relocated to its present location. It is only opened on special occasions.

Jonathan Antillon of Fontana wears clothing reminiscent of the 1930s to Chino's Pioneer Picnic, held May 20 at the Chino Community Building, A history buff, Mr. Antillon found out about the Pioneer Picnic from his father Juan Antillon, who works for the city of Chino.

Chino is currently accepting photos from Chino residents who are serving or have served in the U.S. military. The photos will be displayed at the annual Fireworks Spectacular on Saturday, June 30, at Ayala Park. Find out how to submit them in tomorrow's Champion.

The audience at the annual Chino Basque Club Picnic dances to music by a combined Basque clubs band. For more photos of the event at the Chino Fairgrounds, see Saturday's Champion.

Chino Valley residents, Champion Newspapers is looking for your favorite Thanksgiving memories, funny stories, and favorite recipes. Email them to us, along with your full name, city of residence and phone number to [email protected]. Phone number will not be used.

Mail ballot application deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 30. The deadline is Tuesday for San Bernardino County voters to sign up to receive a mail ballot in the Nov. 6, 2018 Statewide General Election. Voters may submit an online application at SBCountyElections.com

Roadwork in Carbon Canyon April 16-20: Roadwork and lane closures in the vicinity of Carbon Canyon Road and Santa Fe Avenue in Brea (near Carbon Canyon Regional Park) will impact traffic this week. Project work hours are from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Monday… dlvr.it/QPkxBj

The lawsuit that threatened last year's #PlanesofFame airshow has been settled. championnewspapers.com/news/article_0… via Chino Champion

Looking for something to do Thursday night? Why not stop by the #Chinoculturalfoundation fourth annual #ArtUncorked fundraiser? championnewspapers.com/news/article_a… via Chino Champion

Preparing for #fireseason is everyones responsibility. Part of preparation is having an #evacuation plan. Make sure your plan includes a way to get notification of an #Emergency. Can we reach you? If not make sure to sign up for #reverse911 @ slosheriff.org/reverse_911.php . Don't wait!

Year-round weed abatement is critical to preventing devastating wildfires in the Chino Valley. #weedabatement youtu.be/8ItfKAGnXyg

Look for a story on the Chino Pioneer Picnic in the Champion's May 26 issue.

News from Don Lugo High... varsity baseball coach Jeff Abel has been relieved of his duties after three years and three straight Mt. Baldy League titles. “We appreciate the job he did, but are going in a different direction,” said Don Lugo athletic director James Donoho.