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Fundraiser to benefit Redlands PD Narcotics K-9 Unit
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The Redlands Saturday Morning Farmers Market is now accepting SNAP/EBT cards to offer everyone an opportunity to eat fresh, healthy foods.
swipe away now for low income duce from local farmers after the families. city received approval from the Those receiving government U.S. Department of Agriculture’s urchasing fresh fruits and food assistance can now use their vegetables at Redlands Healthy, cont. on next pg. farmers’ markets is just a EBT cards to purchase fresh pro-
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Students receive school supplies at Back2School Jam
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A backpack giveaway was held at Sylvan Park as part of a Back2School Jam Aug. 2.
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housands of children will head back to school next week with the necessary essentials thanks to a school sup-
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fundraiser to support the Redlands Police Department’s Narcotics K-9 Unit will be held during the month of August at The Taco Shack, 510 E. State St. From Aug. 11 through Aug. 30, Taco Shack customers can donate to the K-9 program and will be recognized with your name on the walls of the restaurant. In addition to the Taco Shack, major sponsors include Toyota of Redlands and Furry Face. As a culmination of the fundraiser, a larger-scale event will be held Aug. 30 at the restaurant. The event starts at noon and includes music, raffles and prizes. During the event, Chief Garcia will participate in a police canine demonstration as a patrol dog sinks his teeth into his duties. The event will raise money for the department’s narcotics K-9 program, including support for the current canine, Chewy, a 3year-old German shepherd. Donations to the Canine program can be made to the City of Redlands, attention Police Canine Fund, tax ID number 95-6000766. For information, 909-647-7872
ply giveaway held in Redlands recently. As part of a collaborative effort, the Redlands Police Department and Micah House handed out more than 1,000 backpacks filled
with notebooks, pencils, paper, along with other supplies Aug. 2 during the annual Back2School Jam. Back2School, cont. on next pg.
Have news, an event or want to recognize someone in the Inland area? Send information to Community News Editor Yazmin Alvarez at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com or call 909-381-9898 ext. 207.
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Redlands Saturday Farmers Market now accepts SNAP/EBT Cards. Healthy, cont. from front
Office of Food and Nutrition Service to begin accepting SNAP/EBT benefits at the market. Last week, shoppers took advantage of the EBT-use at Saturday morning’s market, which coincided with the Healthy Redlands initiative and a city sponsored Celebration of Healthy Living. While farmer’s markets typically are a cash-only system, it was difficult for SNAP/EBT users to access fresh foods at market events, said Healthy Smith, project manager, at Saturday’s market. Working in partnership with the
California Department of Social Services, the city has acquired the electronic EBT card processing equipment allowing customers to securely swipe their EBT card, enter a PIN number, and receive special farmers' market EBT tokens. Since individual vendors can't take EBT cards, people can purchase tokens using their card at the information booth at the market to make eligible food purchases directly from the market vendors. “We want everyone in our community, regardless of income, to have access to quality, nutritious foods at our farmers’ market,” said Smith. “That’s our main goal.”
The trade allows everyone a chance to eat fresh healthy foods, she added. With this new functionality, more Redlands residents can purchase fresh food products that provide good nutrition for their families while at the same time supporting their local farmers and producers. The Redlands Saturday Morning Farmers Market is held weekly from 8 a.m. to noon at Ed Hales Park in downtown, 101 E. State St. Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter with Inland Empire Community Newspapers and can be reached at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com.
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Children of all ages were given a backpack filled with school supplies during the annual Back2School Jam Aug. 2 at Sylvan Park in Redlands. Back2School, cont. from front
The family event, held free at Sylvan Park, was an effort to provide families in need a hand up in sending their children fully prepared for their first day back to school. “The goal here is to eliminate any excuses for them not to succeed ,” said Officer Elyzabeth Green. “We have every resource available here to get parents the help needed to offer their child a successful future.” Volunteers spent several hours the night before stuffing 1,200 backpacks, Green said, to make the event possible. “This is truly a community ef-
fort,” she said. Every child who showed with a parent to the event, received a backpack. Nearly 200 students from the area received the supplies as part of an incentive after volunteering for a community cleanup. The remaining backpacks from Saturday’s giveaway will go to the San Bernardino and Redlands school districts as well as other community groups in the area, Green said. The event was made possible through donations from local businesses, churches, community organizations and city and county agencies. ~iecn.yazmin@gmail.com.
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EBT cards can be swiped in exchange of tokens to use with merchants.
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As part of the Redlands Healthy initiative, free Zumba classes for children were offered at the event.
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Back2School Jam 2014 offered plenty of fun and games for families at Sylvan Park Aug. 2.
this month. The Job Corp provides a free education and training program that helps young people who are at least 16 years, learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED, and find and keep a good job. It has had a major impact on the lives of thousands of young people seeking training and an opportunity to improve their lives. The Inland Empire Job Corps Center is located at 3173 Kerry Street, in San Bernardino and is one of program for at least three years. 125 centers nationwide. Locally The first year is already funded this center has provided volunteers through the generosity of three for many community projects donors. under the leadership of Claudia Lopez. So what is the program and why am I supporting and donating to it? Before Congress left for recess, It is an investment in the next both the House and Senate passed generation of leaders. It is taking the Workforce Innovation and Opstudents (sophomores, juniors and portunity Act (WIOA)(H.R.803), seniors) from our local high and it was signed into law by Presschools and instilling an ethic of ident Obama at the end of July. service, including a sense of the The training and career services impact that even the youngest res- under WIOA will help workers acident can have in building our cess improved workforce training community. In this program, stu- and pursue better jobs. For women dents review grant proposals that it will help them enter nontradiaddress the concerns of youth and tional careers and find high-wage, allocate money from various high skill jobs. Many groups donors. They are able to experi- worked long and hard for the pasence the behind the scenes sage of this bill but I would like to processes that help non-profit or- highlight the advocacy efforts of ganizations function. The students the American Association of Uniare exposed to many nonprofit versity Women (AAUW). A job agencies and its leadership. Each well done by all involved and it is participant brings to the table their good to see the bipartisan support own unique background and per- for the passage of this law spective that when combined with other members makes for diver- Free Summer Activities: sity, ethical debates and forms Until August 10 - the City of bonds of friendship and solidarity. Colton Community Services DeAnyone wishing to learn more partment presents Sunday Conabout this program in San certs in the Park at Fleming Park, Bernardino can call Celia Cudia- 252 N. La Cadena from 6:30 to 9 mat at the Community Foundation p.m. Food and craft vendors plus a - 951.684.7777 Kids Zone are featured. For information call: 909.370.6153 Congratulations: The Inland Empire Job Corp is Until August 22 - The Redlands celebrating its 50th Anniversary
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Gloria Macias Harrison
Youth Grant Makers Program:
Developing leadership through philanthropy is the goal of the Youth Grant Makers Program, (YG Program) which started in 2008 under the umbrella of the Community Foundation. Its’ focus has been primarily in Riverside county and now is ready to expand into San Bernardino County. This week a reception will be held with interested citizens of San Bernardino City to start the YG Program in the City. The goal is to raise enough funds to sustain the
Inland Empire Community Newspapers • August 7, 2014 • Page A3 Community Music Association presents the Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival 2014 on Tuesday and Friday evenings and selected Saturdays with performances beginning at 8:15 p.m. It's America's oldest continuously running summer music festival with no admission charge. Also available are Children's Workshops. For concert schedule and workshop information visit www.redlandsbowl.org or call the Bowl office at 909.940.9099
Thursday, August 28 - California State University, San Bernardino presents the third free summer movie - The Amazing Spider-Man 2 on the South Library Lawn: 5500 University Parkway. Moviegoers are encouraged to bring a blanket and enjoy the movie. Donate a book to the library and have your picture taken with movie characters. Free parking available in Lot D. For information call: Iwona Contreras at 909.537.3447 or icontreras@csusb.edu
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By G. W. Abersold Ph.D.
his article is a smorgasbord of interesting ideas and insights. Fifteen of
them. Of all the people that graced CBS’ 60 Minutes, Andy Rooney was my favorite. In one of his books he wrote an interesting item about Igor Stravinsky. Born 1882 in St. Petersburg, Russia, he came to the USA in 1939 and became a U.S. citizen in 1946. He died on April 6, 1971 in New York City. He is considered the greatest composer of the 20th century. One of his best known sayings is, “My music is best understood by children and animals.” Rooney said that Stravinsky
Did you hear about this incident? A Frontier Airliner was stranded in Wyoming. It left Washington, D.C. for Denver. They were kept on the plane for seven hours. The Captain Gerhard Bradner, ordered thirtyfive pizzas for them. While Frontier is known for being cheap, but not so Captain Bradner. He explained, “They were my responsibility.” Barney and Betty were sitting on the couch watching TV. They were married for 50 years. Suddenly Barney says, “Hon, promise me that if I ever become dependent on just machines and bottled fluids that you will put an end to it.” “No problem, my love,” said Betty. She promptly got up, turned off the TV and poured his beer down the drain. Jesus said, “I am come that you might have life and that you might have it more abundantly. Right now.” (John 10:10) The great boxer Jack Dempsey said, “A champion is someone who gets up when he can’t.” Obviously the word “champion” applies to all of us, boxer or not. Eleanor Roosevelt was a great woman. She said, “When you cease to make a contribution, you begin to die.” I really like this comment by George Will. “Pessimism is as American as apple pie-FROZEN apple pie with a slice of processed cheese.” This thought is almost unbelievable. Do you know if I doubled a penny every day, and continued doubling it daily for a month, the
Friday, September 12 - the San Bernardino Black Cultural Foundation Inc. Presents the 25th Annual Black Rose Banquet at the National Orange Show.
Saturday, September 13 - the San Bernardino County Arts Connection presents Arts Connection conference 2014 with the theme of "Professional Practices for Visual and Performing Artists and Administrators". The conference will be held at the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center, 1205 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Save the Date: For sponsorship and registration Friday, August 11 - the Honor- information visit: info@artsconable John Laird, California Sec- nectionnetwork.org or call retary of Natural Resources will 909.537.5809 present a free lecture and Q&A session from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Arrowhead Resort & Spa, Lake Ar- Favorite Quote: rowhead. A pre-lecture reception "Every great dream begins with begins at 4:30 for $25 per person a dream. Always remember, you sponsored by the San Bernardino have within you the strength, the Mountain Group, Sierra Club of patience, and the passion to reach California and Mountain Bears for the stars to change the world." Democratic Club. Harriet Tubman Saturday, August 16 - the Asso- Abolitionist and Humanitarian ciates of the Redlands Bowl present the Second Annual Art Show with over 40 artists showcased at Gloria Harrison is publisher of the Mission Gables, 168 South Eu- the Inland Empire Community reka, Redlands, CA. The show is Newspapers and can be reached open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at gloharrison@me.com
Words to Think About: Ideas and insights started his career in Russia as a newspaper columnist. However, he complained that the breadth of what he could write about “drove him crazy.” He wanted something that was predictable. He turned to the 7 notes of the scale: do, re, me, fa, so, la, ti; then the octive. He became a composer. I saw a most interesting statistic recently regarding happiness. The citizens of New York City are the unhappiest in the USA. Maybe it’s because they were not the one in twenty-five citizens of NYC that is a millionaire. Second unhappiest city is Pittsburgh, PA.; followed by Louisville, Kentucky and Detroit, Michigan. On the opposite side of the fence, the citizenry of Richmond, VA are considered the happiest people in the USA. Second is Norfolk, VA followed by Washington, D.C. and Atlanta, Georgia. I was saddened to read of the death of Louie Zamperini at the age of 97. The book “Unbroken,” about him, is being made into a movie by Angela Jolie. An amazing hero in World War II, he was to be the Rose Parade’s Grand Marshall on January 1, 2015. In 1960 I had him speak at the church I was pastoring in Cypress, California. George Bernard Shaw said, “Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance.” I like this statement by Alice Walker: “The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.”
Friday, August 22 - Libreria Del Pueblo Board of Directors present Legacy of Exemplary Service Recognition Dinner, honoring eight individuals who have contributed to the betterment of the San Bernardino Community. The event is slated for the National Orange Show - Renaissance Room at 6 p.m.to RSVP call: 909.888.1800 or email Idprecognitiondinner@gmail.com
total would be over 5 million dollars? The word “why” is a great dooropener for information. For instance. Why do ships and aircraft use “mayday” as their call for help? The answer is because it comes from the French word m’aidez-meaning ‘help me-and is pronounced, approximately, ‘mayday.’ This one will blow you away. The French again are involved. Why are zero scores in tennis called ‘love’. The answer involves France be-
cause it was the first country to popularize tennis. The round zero on the score board looked like an egg and was called ‘l’oeuf.’ Which is French for “the egg.” When tennis was introduced in the U.S., Americans (naturally) mispronounced it “love.” One more. Why is someone who is feeling great “on cloud nine?” Because clouds are numbered according to the altitudes they attain, with nine being the highest cloud. The person on cloud nine is floating well above worldly cares. Thanks to Warren Mitchell for the “why.” . Amen. Selah. So be it.
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ing or biking to and from school:
•Pay attention to your surroundings; look both ways before crossing streets.
• Have a primary and safe secondary route to and from school.
• The route should always be in view of others in the neighborhood. • Walk or ride in groups.
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Remember, “safety first” as students go back to school
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ith some schools already back in session and others preparing to welcome students back, the importance of student and driver safety should be on everyone’s mind. Area school districts and local safety agencies are offering up the following tips to get children to school safely and help drivers avoid tickets or accidents on the daily commute. Tips when driving children to school:
•Put the cell phone away. Yes, by law you can use hands-free devices while driving, but how about just focusing on getting students to class safely and on time by putting the phone away. Cell phone use, including texting, is banned while driving and violators face fines of up to $200, not to mention the huge risk of being distracted while in school zones.
•Be mindful of school zone speed limit signs. Remember, traffic fines usually double in school zones. •Always drop off and pick up children in designated areas -- not the middle of the street. •Keep an eye on children waiting at bus stops.
•Be alert for children who might dart across the street or between vehicles on their way to school.
• Wear reflective or bright colored clothing to increase your visibility.
I can’t stress enough the importance of being alert while driving in a school zone. Too many times parents are rushing to drop children off because they’re running behind and will be late for work. They zoom through lights, stop signs and school zones -- a recipe for disaster. The solution -- wake up earlier to head to school. While speedy drivers may not always be a concern in some school zones as many do follow speed limit signs, there are still plenty of drivers not paying attention behind the wheel. Take Monday for example. I was walking, making my way toward the front entrance of a middle school in Rialto. The driver of an SUV was too busy looking back watching their child walk on campus. The driver’s head and body was completely turned back while they continued to move their vehicle forward as they were double parked on the street -- all things wrong with that scenario. I’m crossing the street, and since the driver was too focused on scoping out their child, the SUV nearly misses me. I was inches away from being smacked by the car. I could literally see the pores on the drivers face, that’s how close it was. But the most disturbing part, the driver looks down to avoid eye contact with me and continues to drive off. Luckily it happened to me rather than a child headed off for their first day back. The main point here is that safety starts with you. Be vigilant, be alert and be careful while in school zones.
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Sustainability depends on controlling births
As our numerous technologies improve here in the United States the need for human manpower steadily declines. Therefore these continued improved technologies are introducing an unprecedented new challenge to our ever-growing population: More people to fill fewer jobs.
It has become a point of fact that the coming consequences of the now undoubted American population growth is ominous at best. So this great nation should surely start thinking seriously about what level of population it can sustain that would enable us to much better deal with these present social Time and time again we are hear- problems. ing observations like: “Too many Americans are unemployed,” “Too And the one sure answer to how many people go hungry in the to achieve that population goal is U.S.,” “Too many in our country birth control. now have to rely on the charity of others just to get by,” and “Too But before America can start many are now experiencing home- teaching and nationally promoting lessness.” contraceptive methods it must first
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Will of the people fails America
All great nations eventually fall; either by ruler excesses, wars or rebellion. Ours is the first to be taken down by the will of the people.
in the Middle East through apology and shunning of Israel, representatives who put their own re-election ahead of their sworn duties and the end to exceptionalism that once gave us such pride, The voters chose upending our patriotism and earned respect healthcare system and empower- around the world. ing teacher unions, government over private sector job creation, We made these choices. We growth in government assistance, picked a transformational Amerno course-correction on entitle- ica. We shamefully lowered ourments, welcoming open borders, selves to this day in history where foreign oil over our own abundant our enemies are emboldened, our resources, a takedown of the mili- friends betrayed and our children’s tary, friendly talks with Iran, a future destroyed. reset with Russia, hope for peace
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key, programmed to entertain high they replied, “No, you cannot have society. our boy. We want him to have a normal childhood.” Thus, James Yes, Leopold Mozart gave the developed his musical talents at world a child musical genius — his own pace, without any pressure but in so doing he deprived him of from them. We can also be sure his childhood and of his mother’s that his parents never placed a bet love. I have no respect for such a that their son would reach promiThanks to his father, Mozart be- man! nence by a certain age. came the musical giant we all know. Yet, also thanks to his fa- By contrast, James Levine, direc- Between Amadeus Mozart and ther, he remained emotionally tor of the New York Metropolitan James Levine, I consider the latter damaged throughout his life. Opera, was also a child musical the more fortunate. Amadeus never knew the joys of prodigy. When his piano teacher childhood. Some biographers de- said to his parents, “Give me this David Quintero, scribe him as a trained little mon- child; I’ll make him a virtuoso!” Monrovia
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A noticeable lessening of the birth rate begun today would ensure a future with fewer hungry, jobless and homeless Americans.
When we are reminded about precocious children whose proud parents are determined to make them successful, we can’t help but think of Amadeus Mozart, whose father Leopold made Amadeus the toast of all Europe at a tender age.
I am a Democrat, but I am not ashamed to say I support the strongest and most qualified candidate in the field for Assembly District 40. Rancho Cucamonga City Councilman and Republican Marc Steinorth understands the issues, brings an immense amount Mailing Address: P.O. Box 110, Colton, CA 92324 • Office Location: 1809 Commercenter West, San Bernardino, CA of private and public sector busiLetters are printed in the order they are 92408 received and are subject to editing for clarity. ness to the table and works well Deadline is Tuesdays at noon. Readers may also submit their perspectives online with politicians on both sides of the aisle. His record in Rancho Cuat iecn1@mac.com • For advertising inquiries email iecnads@yahoo.com camonga is one of openness, honColton Courier El Chicano Inland Empire Gloria Macías HarriPublisher esty and collaboration. Established 1876. Established 1969. son
change the current church-induced ideology that sexual activity other than for the purpose of procreation is dirty and evil. And then it can rightly install the new belief that responsible sex, allowing pleasure but no conception both in and outside of marriage, is good and necessary in this human world of sexuality.
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Sergeant Gaspar C. Diaz recognized as Colton hometown military hero
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By Harvey M. Kahn
he world was a more peaceful place in 1989 when Colton High graduate Gaspar C. Diaz joined the Army National Guard. Within a year that quickly changed when the U.S. responded to the first of two conflicts in Iraq. Diaz was not selected for the first Iraq crisis but was activated for the second one and in 2004 entered Iraq for a oneyear deployment. By 2005, Diaz was luckily back in Colton with a Bronze Star Medal for bravery. Sergeant Diaz was awarded one Bronze Star for of five specific incidents out of a total of 59 different counter battery missions while his battalion was under attack. A report from the Department of the Army, wrote that he put his own safety at risk in defense of fellow soldiers. "The dates May 19 and 25, 2004 were two of the most horrendous days I remember." Diaz did not go into detail but said it was related to roadside bombs. Diaz was recognized last week through the Colton Hometown Heroes Military Banner Program when a large flag with his picture was formally raised in a ceremony at the corner of La Cadena and C. Street. Sobdi Sanchez, Colton chief city clerk, said Diaz is the 30th to have a banner raised. The first was Army member John Bonilla. Sanchez said the banners will fly for up to five years or "until they wear out." Diaz never gave it a thought about doing anything heroic. "You have to just think about the job you're trained
to do." Reports showed that Diaz was deployed into active duty from the San Bernardino-based 1st Battalion, 185th Armor Regiment. From 1989 to 2003, his training was exclusively designed for the infantry. "That's what I signed up for in 1989. I became an infantry squad leader. Then, I was told that I was needed in Iraq as a mortar man, which is drastically different from my training," explained Diaz. "I was not comfortable going into Iraq as a mortar man. It was an entirely new job skill." First, Diaz was assigned to Fort Lewis where he crammed a seven month class in two-months. He entered Iraq as a mortar platoon fire direction chief. "I completed that course by staying up late. There was a lot of math. I assumed that I was prepared but did not know for sure. We always prepare for the worse." Diaz was stationed about 45 minutes south of Baghdad in an area known as the "Devil's Triangle." He said the insurgents in Iraq were well organized and used tactics to constantly test the Coalition's ability. "I made it through and everything worked out," said Diaz, who was discharged in 2010. He was awarded his Bronze Star Medal from Army Brigadier General Yves J. Fontaine and Secretary of the Army R.L. Brownlee. Before being deployed to Iraq, he was first called to duty in 1992 by the National Guard to help quell the Los Angeles riots. "I was at work at Stater Bro's. in Del Rosa and I got a call to report for duty immediately. I was on duty
four weeks. I thought L.A. would be the worse that I'd see." Two years later he was called up to secure the L.A. County Jail after the Northridge earthquake. After his return from Iraq, he saw duty at the 2007 San Diego Wildfires, and then in 2008 in Kosovo. The executive order that accompanied Sergeant Diaz' bronze star medal, read that he demonstrated uncommon courage on numerous occasions while his base camp was under fire. "He also displayed extraordinary leadership and maintained his composure during combat operations." Among Diaz's long list of other awards are the bronze and silver German Shutzenschur medals for marksmanship. Diaz graduated from Colton High in 1983 where he was on the wrestling team and a member of the Future Farmer's of America. He currently lives in East Highland with his wife, Lisa and children Elias, Nicholas and Danielle. He works at the Amazon Fulfillment Center. His mother, Antonia and brother, Orlando still live in Colton. Family friend Pete Carrasco surprised Diaz by sponsoring him as a hometown hero. Carrasco paid Colton's $300 fee for the right to hang the banner. "It's a shame and disappointing what's going on right now in Iraq but we can't keep thinking back. While the U.S. was there, we did the job to the best of our ability," said Diaz. "We lost a lot of blood while just doing our job. Some of us were able to come home in good shape."
Auditions scheduled for new drama “Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles” at Lifehouse Theater
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pen auditions for “Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles,” written by Wayne Scott and directed by Nathan Smith, will be Thursday, August 21, 2014 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N. Church Street, Redlands. Auditions will be held on a first come-first served basis. All are welcome and roles are open for men and women. Men are especially encouraged to audition. Those auditioning should be at least 16 years old. Auditioners should bring a theatrical resume and a recent photo to leave with the audition panel. Those without a photo may have a picture taken at the auditions for a $2 fee. Auditioners should come prepared to deliver a monologue no more than 1 minute in length. “Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles” opens Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 7:30 PM and will continue on weekends through November 16, 2014. Performances are Fridays at 7:30 PM, Saturdays at 2:15 PM (except Opening Night) and 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2:15 PM. In addition to the weekend performances, there will be a special Thursday
performance on November 13, 2014 at 7:30 PM. LifeHouse Theater is a service organization devoted to serving the Inland Empire through the performing arts. For more information, call (909) 335-3037 or visit our website at www.lifehousetheater.com.
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Neil Selden — An escaped convict lurking on the nearby moor.
Laura Lyons — A woman trapped into becoming part of a murderous plot.
Mr. Frankland — A lawyer who resides near Baskerville LIST OF ROLES AVAIL- Hall ABLE: Mrs. Hudson — Holmes’ and Sherlock Holmes — World fa- Watson’s kindly landlady. mous consulting detective.
Dr. John Watson — Holmes’ friend and faithful assistant.
Sir Henry Baskerville — Heir to the Baskerville fortune and the curse that comes with it.
Dr. James Mortimer — Medical doctor who brings the case to Holmes.
Barrymore — Mysterious butler of Baskerville Hall.
Jack Stapleton — A neighbor near the Baskerville estate. Beryl Stapleton — Jack’s
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more information, please call (909) ning Monday, May 5, through June 2 at the Redlands Community Cen887-3472. emocratic Lunch- ter. The class runs Mondays from 6:45 to 8 p.m. (There will be no eon Club of San class on Monday, May 26, due to Bernardino the Memorial Day holiday.) RegisThe Democratic Luncheon Club of tration fee is $8 per person for four San Bernardino meet at noon on Fri- weeks of lessons. Partners are not days at Democratic Headquarters, required. No dance experience is 136 Carousel Mall (near the central necessary. Walk-in registration is glass elevator) in San Bernardino. available at the Redlands CommuFor additional information visit nity Center or register online at website www.sbdems.com www.cityofredlands.org/classes. Speaker Schedule: For additional information, please 8/8 Joseph Williams, Candidate, call instructor Joe Sidor at (909) SB Community College District 792-6076. All classes are held at the 8/15 Katy Henry, PhD., Candi- Redlands Community Center date, California Assembly AD-40 multi-purpose room. 8/22 Rafael Trujillo, Candidate SB Community College District 8/29 DARK for Labor Day Weekend 9/5 Connie Leyva, Candidate California Senate SD-20 Mondays-San Bernardino Farmers Fair and Market Night held at allet Folklorico Perris Hill Park, 1001 East HighCultural Classes land Ave from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. For more information call (909) 844-7731. Mondays 5:30-6:30 5-11yrs, Mondays 6:30-8:30 11-adult. No charge. 951-233-7027. Knights of Columbus, 740 Pennsylvania St., Colton, Ca. August- Town & Counhe Inland Empire tryThrough Toastmasters Club will be startPrime Time ing a 6 week Communication Workshop through August, at: TrinChoraliers Saturdays from 10am-12pm ity Lutheran Church, 2900 N. "E" Come Sing with The Inland Em- St., San Bernardino. The meeting pire Prime Time Choraliers as they will be every Monday at 6:00 pm. begin a new season on Tuesday, The workshop will help individuJanuary 7, 9:00 AM. Rehearsals als improve on their communicaare held each Tuesday Morning. at tion skills. Workbook will be St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 785 provided to participates. Cost No. Arrowhead Ave., San $15.00. Information: (909) 886Bernardino, CA 92401 (corner of 2334. Arrowhead and 8th).
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Saturday, August 23- Dust off those poodle skirts and leather jackets for lots of fun and dancing during the Joslyn Senior Center Sock Hop in the Joslyn “Gym.” DJ Double “A” will be playing your favorite jukebox tunes and Thomas Sunday, August 10- FREE 4Catering will provide dinner. The Hour workshop from 1-5pm. Premenu includes hamburgers, baked Waltz lessons will be held begin- sented by Jamie Beck, M.S. at the beans, potato salad, coleslaw, chips A.K. Smiley Public Library, 125 W
and ice cream sodas. Entertainment is sponsored by AGA Inc. Time: 3 to 6 p.m. Place: Joslyn Senior Center, 21 Grant St Price: $10 per person or $8 per person with Patron Card. Register before July 31 and get a $2 discount. For more information or to register, please call (909) 798-7550.
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Brand new Dominguez Elementary teaches 21st century skills
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H. Frank Dominguez, of whom the brand new school is named, founded Vanir at the age of 25 in San Bernardino, California. Since 1964, the Vanir companies have been leaders in the fields of real estate development, construction and construction management with 20 offices throughout the United States.
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he San Bernardino City Unified School District celebrated the commencement of its 2014-2015 school year on Monday, as well as the grand opening of its newest campus, the H. Frank Dominguez Elementary School located on Allen Street. The school is named after Dominguez, the late president and founder of Vanir Group of Companies, a San Bernardino-based real estate development company. According to Terry Cardinal, Dominguez Elementary Program Facilitator, the school was constructed by the Vanir Group, whose crews took special care in its construction, evident in its state-of-theart design. The K-6 classrooms are situated on two pods designed around a playground to promote physical fitness, and a massive teaching circle. According to Linda Bardere, SBCUSD Director of Communications / Community Relations, the classroom wings are connected by an impressive covered atrium walkway decorated with beautiful plants and light fixtures. The campus is unique in that it emphasizes 21st century skills through technology to foster collaboration, creativity and critical thinking, important for students’
future success. “We teach (students) the skills that will prepare them for the next phases, be it college or a technological institute, and the world,” Cardinal said. Bardere and Cardinal were excited by the enthusiasm from parents and students on the first day, and believe it’s an indication of the community culture Principal Alejandro Hernandez has sought to achieve. “There has been a lot of growth in the district,” Bardere said. “We’re excited about using technology to teach 21st century skills” Bardere noted that this is the first school year that all schools within the district have returned to a traditional calendar. The year-round calendar that was previously adopted addressed overcrowding in classrooms. With the opening of half-a-dozen new schools in the last few years SBCUSD has successfully accommodated the growing academic population effectively. Last year the district opened four new schools: Gomez Elementary, George Brown Jr. Elementary, Mildred Dalton Henry Elementary and Little Mountain Elementary. The district’s expansion will be completed with the opening of its final campus, Paakuma’, which will accommodate grades K – 8. PHOTO COURTESY/ SBCUSD
H. Frank Dominguez Elementary School opened its doors on the first day of classes for the San Bernardino School District on Monday. State-of-the-art design is evident throughout the campus, including the playground, situated in the middle of K-6 classes, in an effort to promote physical fitness.
Dominguez Elementary, located at 135 S. Allen St. in San Bernardino, cost an estimated $32,000 and was constructed with state and local bond funds. There are a total of 19 classrooms on over 10 acres, with a maximum enrollment capacity of 600 students. Amenities include a lunch shelter, computer lab, library, and baseball fields. For more information on Dominguez Elementary, please call (909) 888-8020. H. Frank Dominguez: A lifetime of achievement and philanthropy Dominguez was widely recognized for his business and community leadership, including selection by the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as Hispanic Businessman of the Year; appointment by the Governor to the California Commission for Economic Development; service on Advisory Councils and Committees for past Presidents of the United States; service as a two term Board Member of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF); and Founding Board Member of New America Alliance, an economic development and philanthropic organization comprised primarily of nationally prominent Latino business leaders. Dominguez maintained a business and personal philosophy of benefiting communities where Vanir developed projects, and where Vanir employees live and
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work. He was involved in numerous community activities and projects with a special emphasis in assisting disadvantaged schools and underprivileged youth through scholarships, work programs and financial support. In June 2004, the New America Alliance (NAA) honored H. Frank Dominguez by posthumously awarding him their Lifetime Achievement Award in Philanthropy. The NAA also renamed their annual award recognizing philanthropy, “The H. Frank Dominguez Philanthropist of the Year Award,” in honor of the late NAA Founding Board Member. Further, Dominguez’s philanthropic efforts have been recog-
The excitement was palpable as parents and students converged at the brand new H. Frank Dominguez Elementary School on Monday. Principal Alejandro Hernandez has sought to create a community culture between the school, students and their families.
nized by numerous publications, organizations, and individuals, through personal letters and formal resolutions, most notably by George W. Bush, President of the United States, Cruz M. Bustamante, Lieutenant Governor of the State of California, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Dominguez passed away January 8, 2004. During his lifetime, Dominguez touched many lives with his hard work, vision, generosity and compassion. His employees, associates, friends and family are deeply grateful for having shared life’s journey with him.
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Craftwork at SB County Museum helps children avoid summer brain drain
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Clarissa Rios, 11, and Eunice Franco, 11, stamp designs into a leather bracelet as part of the summer workshops offered at the San Bernardino County Museum’s “Avoid Summer Brain Drain” program.
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ittle hands were busy hammering away at the San Bernardino County Museum last week learning the age-old craft of leatherworking. Pounding at moistened leather with wooden mallets to stamp in designs, dozens of children picked up the artful skill as part of the museum’s summer education program, “Avoid Brain Drain,” aimed
at keeping minds active during the school year’s off season. “When children participate in summer activities that engage their brains through creativity and active thinking, they retain more of what they learn in school and are better prepared for the new school year,” said Jolene Redvale, the museum’s curator of education. But the leatherworking event, held July 30, was more than just learning to hammer and stamp at a
piece of hide. It was an effort to teach and learn the technique that is a dying art, said Chuck England, a store sales manager at Tandy Leather Factory in San Bernardino. England, along with Becky Jacobs, a sales association/instructor at Tandy, led the last of the workshop series, showing children of all ages how to personally design a leather bracelet using metal tools with creative designs such as stars,
Tandy Leather Factory offers leather crafting classes each month for children and adults. The store has been in San Bernardino since 1959.
cats and smiley faces. The bracelet project is one of the starter projects used to get children interested in leatherwork. “If we start (them) out young, we can get them interested,” he said. “You start off (with small projects) and you progress from there,” he said. For Clarissa Rios and Eunice Franco learning the new craft opened a world of opportunities. The two 11-year-old girls planned to spruce up some old belts at home by using the skills they learned from the Tandy employees.
“I’m thinking we can make more bracelets and some headbands, too,” said Clarissa. “I would have never thought about making these things before. It’s cool.” Tandy Leather Factory offers leatherwork crafting classes each month at its shop in San Bernardino, 1375 Camino Real, Suite No. 150. To learn more, contact the store at 909-888-8877.
Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter for Inland Empire Community Newspapers and can be reached at iecn.yazmin@gmail.gmail.com
Aguilar gains endorsement from the Sierra Club tesy of the Sierra Club My Generation CampaignMountain View natural gas power plant located in Aguilar’s Redlands is the worst polluting energy facility in the state, with carbon dioxide emissions reaching to 1.85 million metric tons a year. When the results were released to the public at Crafton Hills College last September, Aguilar expressed his commitment to “think globally, act locally”. “The Inland Empire is no stranger to the effects of pollu-
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tion,” Aguilar said through a press release. “That’s why I’m deeply committed to help combat climate change by working towards solutions, such as increasing the use of renewable energy. I'm pleased to have the support of the Sierra Club as we seek to enhance the environmental sustainability in our communities.” Aguilar’s opponent for the 31st Congressional seat is military veteran and Drug Czar advisor Paul Chabot (R) of Rancho Cucamonga.
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Sierra Club My Generation campaign activists with Redlands Mayor Pete Aguilar . By Anthony Victoria
edlands Mayor Pete Aguilar (D) gained another endorsement for his electoral push for the California's California's31st congressional seat on Monday August 4. The Sierra Club, the environmental organization renown for its environmental grassroots efforts, said their endorsement comes as a result of Aguilar’s support of clean energy initiatives. “The Sierra Club is pleased to endorse Mayor Aguilar because he is committed to promoting clean en-
ergy solutions to move the nation beyond fossil fuels and towards a safe, clean future built on sustainability, energy efficiency and American innovation,” said Rick Estes, the chairman of Sierra Club’s San Gorgonio chapter. Aguilar during his time as Redlands Mayor has been an avid advocate for sustainable development by aiming to bring public attention to the consequences of climate change. His efforts include promoting greater energy efficiency and conservation through green building and climate-friendly purchasing prac-
tices. In addition, he helped draw attention to the need for increased investments in renewable energy to reduce carbon emissions in the region, and is a leading advocate for the proposed passenger rail line that will extend through San Bernardino County that aims to reduce traffic and pollution. A study done in 2013 by the Environment California Research and Policy Center demonstrated that Southern California Edison’s Sierra Club My Generation campaign activists with Redlands Mayor Pete Aguilar .Photo cour-
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Encinitas beats Pacifica 9-7 to complete two-win day
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Encinitas pinch hitter Nikola Ortega hit a grand slam in the first inning of a 9-7 win over Pacifica during the Little League Western Regionals at Al Houghton Stadium in San Bernardino on Monday, August 4.
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hours apart. That is what Encinitas, the 2014 southern California Little League t is tough to play two games Champions, had to do on Monday in one day, it is even tougher when the games are 10 ½ and it capped it off with a 9-7 win
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over Northern California champion Pacifica during the Little League Western Regionals at Al Houghton Stadium in San Bernardino. Encinitas jumped out in front quickly, scoring five runs in the top of the first. With the bases loaded, Encintas Manager Chaz Gagne went to pinch hitter Nikola Ortega, who blasted a grand slam over the right field wall and beyond the souvenir stand. Pacifica answered, scoring two runs in each of the first, second and third innings, pulling within one run twice. Left-handed pitcher Spencer Jones tossed 3 1/3 scoreless innings in relief, striking out seven to pick up the win. Pacifica looked poised for a big inning in the sixth, putting runners on first and second with one out, but Jones stranded them with back-to-back strikeouts to end the threat. Encinitas first game started at 8:30 a.m., and it defeated St. George (Utah) Dixie 15-2. PHOTO/RICHARD DAWSON The two wins for Encinitas (153, 2-1) clinched a berth into the Western Regionals semifinals that Encinitas, the southern California represetative, players celestart on Friday. The team needed brate after taking a 5-0 lead in the first inning. to rebound after a loss to Honolulu, Hawaii in Saturday’s records through Monday’s action. Williamsport, Pennsylvania, opener. The winner of the Western Re- which takes place August 14-24. Honolulu and also clinched semi- gional advances to play at the Litfinal berths after compiling 3-0 tle League World Series in
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and 66ers Team up to Provide Angels Days at Ballpark
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he San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and the Inland Empire 66ers have teamed up to provide Angels Days at San Manuel Stadium during the August 1st, August 8th, and August 21st games during the 2014 66ers season. In conjunction with this move, the previous schedule 66ers cap giveaway will now occur during the Friday, August
22nd game. Fans who attend these select Angels Day Games will receive a voucher good for select Angel games courtesy of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. In addition, the team will celebrate their parent affiliate through the team’s headshots and in-game entertainment. These select dates will occur along with the team’s weekly pro-
motions including Hangar 24’s Thirsty Thursday, and Toyota and Scion of Redlands 50 Cent Friday. “The 66ers are thankful and appreciative of their relationship with the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians” stated 66ers General Manager Joe Hudson. “ These dates will certainly provide a unique opportunity and great value to the 66ers fans. In addition, it’s
always great to promote and celebrate the affiliation between the 66ers and Angels. The partnership over the years has been tremendous and we look forward to many more years and events that this pairing will bring. The reigning California League Champions return to San Manuel Stadium, on Thursday, July 31st when they take on the High Desert
Mavericks for Bacon Appreciation Night complete with a unique menu. To purchase 2014 tickets, or to get more information on group ticket options or upcoming promotions, please contact the 66ers at 909-888-9922 or visit them online at www.66ers.com. All promotions and times subject to change.
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Students motivated, optimistic after week long Future Leaders conference
By Anthony Victoria
heerful, motivated, and insightful would best sum up the emotions students felt after returning home from the 30th Annual Inland Empire Future Leaders conference that took place at the Astro Camp in Idyllwild from July 27 to August 1. Created by Dr. Tom Rivera in 1985, the program focuses on encouraging students to strive for academic excellence in school, be engaged in the community, and strive to earn a college degree. Notable alumni include San Bernardino High School Sandra Rodriguez and Redlands Mayor Pete Aguilar. For five days, the 135 registered youth ages 13 to 14 were engaged in activities that helped develop professional skills such as giving public speeches, college preparation, career choices, citizenship responsibilities, financial literacy, as well as workshops on in-depth issues like immigration reform. Dr. Tom Rivera, Dean Emeritus at Cal State San Bernardino and
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Ismael Cortez recites his poem “Leaving”, which describes the fondness of creating friendships and an experience that is unforgettable.
one of several co-founders of the leadership program, expressed his appreciation to parents for allowing for their children to participate in the conference and believes the participants will grow into the Inland Empire’s finest leaders and entrepreneurs. “As far as I’m concerned, the fu-
looks ture great and wonderful,”
he said. “As our new leaders are being developed, I think we’re in safe hands. Like the insurance company says, you’re in good hands with Future Leaders.” Students had the opportunity to
demonstrate what they learned throughout the week to their parents during the closing ceremonies that took place at the Santos Manuel Student Union on August 1. They began the ceremony by reenacting the creation and development of IEFL and followed up with Ballet Folklorico performance and Poetic expression. Ismael Cortez recited his poem titled “Leaving”, which describes the fondness of creating friendships and an experience that is unforgettable. “We were the best of friends in five days, rather than five months, five years, or five lifetimes,” he said. “It was a feeling comparable to a mom being with her newborn child...a new found experience. Something that can never be taught down the mountain. The mountain symbolizes our own garden of eden, our own piece of heaven. Now that I have to leave my family, I get the same feeling that a baby has when leaving its mother. But in the end, we take that piece of heaven with us.” Kobe Kendall, one of the best speakers of the week, gave his
input on how the conference has given him the empowerment needed to reach his goals, saying he knows he will contribute to further development of leaders. “This camp has transformed the way I look at college and at life,” Kendall said. “Everything that was once within my reach seems much closer and much more attainable. It makes me want to work that much harder to obtain my life goals.” “IEFL has found a special place in my heart (mi corazon),” he continued on. “Not only do I want to come back as a staff member and reunite with my growing familia, but I want to watch teenagers transform into empowered, better, stronger version of themselves, just as I have done in this past week.” Kendall will be assured that the conference will continue on for several years to come. The Riverside County Deputy District Attorney’s office donated $1,000 to the Inland Empire Future Leaders program and Citi Bank provided them with a $25,000 grant.
Agencies team up for Hot Car Safety Campaign
By Yazmin Alvarez
ith temperatures on the rise outside, local first responders are reminding residents that temperatures inside of cars can escalate quickly, becoming fatal -- a reminder to never leave a child alone in a vehicle. In an effort to highlight the dangers of vehicular-induced heatstroke, local agencies including Rialto police and fire departments have partnered up for the area’s Hot Car Safety Campaign 2014. The campaign, which launched in part with National Heatstroke Prevention Day on July 31, continues through August and coincides with Purple Ribbon Month and Kaitlyn’s Law. “National Heatstroke Prevention Day is a good reminder for parents and caregivers to ensure that no child, the elderly or pet is ever left in a vehicle unsupervised,” the news release said. But the reminder extends far beyond just one day. It’s something that needs to be recognized year round, said Noretta Barker, a spokeswoman for the Rialto Police Department. Forty-four children died in 2013 because they were left unattended in a hot vehicle and 18 deaths have been reported so far in 2014, according to a joint news release from Rialto police and fire departments. A child’s temperature can rise three to five times faster than
adults and even with external temps in the 70s, the interior of a car can heat up above 110 degrees. “In just 15 minutes it can be hot enough to kill,” Barker said. “We want people to understand how quickly vehicles can heat up and the tragedies that follow when a child is forgotten in a car.” To continue the education campaign, Rialto police and fire will be distributing bumper stickers and thermometers to residents during community events throughout the month. Efforts to raise funds to put signs
in parking lots are also being made, said Barker. “We care about our residents. We’re going to be out there putting that message out to prevent injury.” The call-to-action for the Hot Car Safety Campaign is Inland Empire-wide and the two agencies are using social media to share important safety tips. To view Rialto police and fire department’s public service announcement, visit http://youtube/xmBdZgUQqmI.
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Rialto fire and police departments are spearheading a Hot Car Safety Campaign in an effort to educate the public on the dangers of vehicular-induced heatstroke.
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Vacation Bible School at Calvary Chapel of San Bernardino
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Gisselle Banuelos, 10, enjoys her turn in the "DUNK TANK". Banuelos attends Muscoy Elementary and was just one of many children who took their turn getting dunked.
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Over a hundred children, teachers and helpers assembled this year's VBS. The theme was "The Misadventures of Dr. M.T. Noodle". The children enjoyed a worship and a play at the beginning of each night then rotated from a crafts workshop, teaching session and an outdoor playtime activity; mostly involving some sort of water to help stay cool during the summer evenings.
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Bernardino, also affectionately known as the "Red Barn" by its t was another successful Va- members. Children's Pastor John cation Bible School (VBS) at Deming has been at the helm of Calvary Chapel of San the children's ministry since 1991,
By Ricardo Tomboc
and oversaw the VBS operations this year. Over a hundred children, teachers, and helpers assembled at this year's VBS. The theme was "The Misadventures of Dr. M.T. Noodle". The children enjoyed a time of worship and a stage play at the beginning of each night. The children then rotated from a crafts workshop, to a teaching session, and then to an outdoor playtime activity; mostly involving some sort of water to help stay cool during the warm summer evenings. The VBS was a week-long event and ended on a Friday night. All the parents were invited to attend the last night of VBS and enjoyed some worship time and a stage play with their children, then attended a festival with several booths, games, face painting, and lots of food, cotton candy and snow cones! Phoebe Amaro 12, from Serrano Middle School was a helper this year. She was running the bow and arrow booth. Phoebe assisted the young children on the fine points of archery using rubber tipped arrows! Dave Finch, a long time church member of Calvary Chapel and a Chaplain with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, dressed up in a white lab coat and broken eye glasses, white shirt and bow-tie and had several pens protruding from his lab coat pocket. Throughout the VBS, Dave conducted experiments and related the reactions back to some biblical principle for the kids. Pastor John Deming stated that: "VBS is our annual outreach to the children in the communities surrounding San Bernardino. Our message is that God created all things and can restore a broken life, a broken heart, or a broken family, by following the simple guidelines in the 'Manufacture's Instruction Manual' (the Bible)". The children have been attending Vacation Bible Schools throughout the San Bernardino areas. These children will be our future citizens, community leaders, and business owners. Teaching biblical principles, values, and morals is a giant positive step towards rebuilding our community!
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Phoebe Amaro 12, from Serrano Middle School (left) is helping to show Amelia Ramirez 5 (center), how to work the rubber tipped bow and arrow; as Hanna Quen, 5, watches on.
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Dave Finch, a long time church member and a Chaplain with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, dressed up in a white lab coat and broken eye glasses, white shirt and bowtie, and had several pens protruding from his lab coat pocket. Throughout the VBS Dave conducted experiments and related the reactions back to some biblical principle for the kids.