Inland Empire Week ly Features, Lifestyle & News You Can Use!
Vol 10, NO. 34
THIS WEEK Gloria’s Corner
Optimist Games brighten day for Redlands special education student athletes
Perris Hill Senior Center Enjoys Ballroom Dancing A8
C
iecn photo/yazMin alvarez
cheers and a few tears of happiness filled Dodge stadium at redlands high school recently as the optimist games kicked off for a few hundred special students. By Yazmin Alvarez
heers and a few tears of happiness filled Dodge Stadium at Redlands High School recently as the Optimist
Games kicked off for a few hun- from football and bowling to an dred special students. obstacle and agility course —are a The games—which were held Special Olympics-type event held March 27 and featured dozens of stations where students showed off Games, cont. on next pg. their athletic skills in everything
Cakewalk bake off brings sweet victory to area bakers
Women Empowerment Through Art A9
INSIDE ONE SECTION, 20 PAGES
A7 A13 A14 A4 A7 A10-11
HOW TO REACH US Inland Empire Community Newspapers Office: (909) 381-9898 Fax: (909) 384-0406 Editorial: iecn1@mac.com Advertising: sales@iecn.com
April 09, 2015
Nominations sought for inaugural Beautification, Heroes awards
T
A3
Calendar Classifieds Legal Notices Opinion Service Dir. Sports
IECN
.com
B
courtesy photo/esteban rivera photography
area bakers showed they can take the heat in the kitchen during cakewalk’s second take the cake bake off competition March 28. Winners received baking supplies and bragging rights. make Cakewalk’s Take the Cake 2 Fan Favorite. fundraiser a "sweet success." The sold out event helped raised Goodies by Sandy took Best of funds to benefit No Kid Hungry. akers from across the Show this year and Sofia’s Sweet Inland Empire and surBake Off, cont. on next pg. rounding cities helped Escape earned bragging rights as
By Yazmin Alvarez
he City of Redlands invites nominations for the City’s inaugural Beautification and Redlands Heroes Awards. Winners will be honored at the State of the City event at noon on Thursday, June 25, at the University of Redlands Orton Center, 1200 E. Colton Ave. Beautification Awards will be presented in four categories: •New Construction with Landscaping •Existing Development with Landscaping •Adaptive Reuse of Historic Property •Sustainable Design and Innovation One winner will be named in each category, recognizing buildings and non-residential facilities within the City of Redlands that capture outstanding landscape, cleanliness and curb appeal. Award recipients will be judged on the building exteriors for architectural design, sustainable design, general maintenance, landscaping, screening of utilities, building improvements, historical preservation and parking lot beautification. Redlands Heroes Awards will be presented to individuals and organizations residing or based in the City of Redlands who have performed voluntary activities that address a community need or enhance the quality of life for Redlands residents and demonstrate acts of generosity and kindness. The nomination should reflect a meaningful commitment of time and service by the nominee. Nomination forms are available on the City’s website at www.cityofredlands.org, in the City Clerk’s Office, 35 Cajon St., Redlands Chamber of Commerce, 1 E. Redlands Blvd., A.K. Smiley Public Library, 125 W. Vine St., Joslyn Senior Center, 21 Grant St. or at the Redlands Community Center, 111 W. Lugonia Ave. All nominations must be received by May 15.