Inland Empire Weekly September 03 2015

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Vol 11, NO. 03

THIS WEEK Gloria’s Corner

Assemblyman’s ‘#Steinorth100’ pet adoptions success at local shelters

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a pup scheduled to be euthanized aug. 30 at a nearby shelter was given a second chance after being adopted the same day as part of the #Steinorth100 pet adoptions.

Redlands, Rancho Cucamonga Assemblyman Marc Steinorth, Rand Devore animal shelters over Rancho Cucamonga, who encouraged residents to take a fourew leashes on life were the weekend.

The animals were adopted during given to more than 200 dogs and cats from the a weekend-long adoption fair — Steinorth100, cont. on next pg. #Steinorth100— spearheaded by

By Yazmin Alvarez

‘Believe Walk’ organizers grant $125,000 Redlands Women’s Health Imaging Center Hispanic Inland Empire Chamber Honored A9

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cathy Stockton, 74, annie Sellas, 53, and nancy varner, 63, of inland Women Fighting cancer granted funding to help improve access care for patients at redlands community hospital’s Women´s health imaging center

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To help improve access care for local cancer patients, the fellow he trio behind Inland cancer survivors and co-organizWomen Fighting Cancer ers along with Stater Bros. stand behind their words Charities, behind the mega Believe Walk held annually in — “We don’t fight alone.”

By Yazmin Alvarez

downtown Redlands, presented a $125,000 grant to Redlands Community Hospital’s Women’s Health Imaging Center Aug. 27.

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LLUH PossAbilities wheelchair, walker collection Sept. 18

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oma Linda University Health PossAbilities is hosting a wheelchair collection drive benefiting Joni and Friends Wheels for the World.

Any new or used non-electric wheelchairs, canes or walkers may be dropped off Friday, Sept.

18, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the PossAbilities office, 25455 Barton Rd., Suite 109A, Loma Linda. Electric wheelchairs cannot be accepted due to the cost of transportation. A tax donation receipt will be provided by Joni and Friends Wheels for the World.

PossAbilities is a free, nonprofit, community outreach program to provide individuals of all ages with permanent physical disabilities support and resources to stay active and healthy in life. Loma Linda University Health has run this program since 2001.

Joni and Friends Wheels for the World, as part of its Christian ministry, provides free wheelchairs to children and adults affected by disability worldwide.

The wheelchairs are collected nationwide and restored by inmates at correctional facilities across the country to like-new condition.

For more information, call 909792-2308.

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Send information to Inland Empire Weekly Community News Editor Yazmin Alvarez at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com or call 909-381-9898 ext. 207.

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legged friend home and save a life —at no cost.

As part of the three-day adoptions, Steinorth covered the fees including pet sterilization, initial vaccinations and microchip for the first 100 dogs and cats adopted at each shelter location.

It was a way to bring awareness to his bill, AB 976, which would provide a tax deduction for people who adopt pets from nonprofit animal shelters, and most importantly, a way to bring attention to overcrowding issues at shelters across the state.

And Steinorth’s efforts were successful.

Sixtyeight dogs and cats at the Redlands shelter were adopted over the weekend, with Devore totaling COURTESY PHOTO/STEINORTH100 a number of 50 adoptions. The Assemblyman Marc Steinorth, R-Rancho Cucamonga, hosted a Rancho Cucamonga Animal Shelthree-day pet adoption fair, covering the fees for sterilization, vacter was top on the list, reaching the cinations and microchips for the first 100 dogs and cats adopted. goal of adopting out a total of 100 pets. In total 218 pets found forever homes.

The weekend-long event was made possible with co-sponsors The Humane Society of the United States and Animals Are First Fund.

To learn more about Steinorth’s legislation, visit www.ad40.asmrc.org.

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

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A total of 218 pets were adopted over the three-day event held to raise awareness of overcrowding in shelters and a bill that would provide a tax break for those who adopt from nonprofit shelters.

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Cathy Stockton, 74, Annie Sellas, 53, and Nancy Varner, 63, have a fun conversation with Bill Hatfield, chairman of the board at Redlands Community Hospital. Below, the women stand next to a unit purchased through grant monies donated through Believe Walk donations.

ices in one location.

“This clearly shows that the donations and all the funds raised each year through the Walk go back to help centers locally,” said Cauthron. “We wouldn’t be making progress without them.”

This year’s Believe Walk is set for Oct. 4 and final preparations are being made as online registration closes Sept. 30, 2015 or at 10,000 participants.

To learn more about the event or to register, visit www.believeinlandempire.com.

The funds will cover costs for new cancer detecting equipment at the center, said Tara Cauthron, manager of the Imaging Center, and hopefully advanced technology for mammography.

Funds raised through the annual Believe Walk support equipment purchases, programs and services for local cancer fighting organizations in the Inland Empire and the Southern California region.

Believe Walk grants in the past have helped fund equipment at the Imaging Center, a 3,300 squarefoot facility that provides women with a compassionate place to have mammograms, breast biopsies, bone density screening exams and other procedures. The center pro- Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter vides no-cost health education for with Inland Empire Community women and allows patients to re- Newspapers and can be reached ceive all necessary imaging serv- at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com.

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Inland Women Fighting Cancer presents a $125,000 check to Redlands Community Hospital´s Women´s Health Imaging Center Aug. 27.

Gloria’s Corner

Gloria Macias Harrison

The VOTE: My grandmother always encouraged my sister and I to become educated and independent women and to speak up for our rights as women and citizens. We have always been aware of the work of thousands of women who made possible opportunities that our grandmother and mother never had. We are grateful and appreciative. On August 26th, we, the women of the United States, celebrated the 95th anniversary of the certification of the 19th Amendment of the Constitution giving women the right to vote. That day in 1920 marked the end of a 72-year long struggle to achieve equal voting rights.

Among the activists leading the movement were the Suffragists who secured the vote not only for themselves but also for their daughters, granddaughters and future generations of women. It was during this time that Carrie Chapman Catt, leader of the National American Woman Suffrage Association, founded the League of Women Voters to finish the fight. In 1971, August 26 was finally declared Women's Equality Day. I have voted in every election since my 21st birthday and I'm a member of the League of Women Voters. I'm proud of its work to educate and empower the public through knowledge of the issues at a local, state and national level.

The fight for universal-voting rights continues as does the need to have an active and participatory voting society to ensure our democracy.

Awards: As part of the 9th Annual Inland Empire Million Father March Celebration this year a special emphasis has been placed on fathers/daughters and the importance of having a positive male role model on which to base future relationships. The all day event slated for September 19 at Fiesta Village in Colton will feature speakers, entertainment, and giveaways and the presentation of the Daughters Lives Matter Awards. Receiving awards are Josie Gonzales, San Bernardino County 5th District Supervisor;

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Friday, September 11 - Inland Empire Future Leaders presents its 16th Annual Future Leaders Golf Tournament at Jurupa Hills County Club, 6161 Moraga Drive, Riverside. The event starts at 11 a.m. with registration/free lessons & range ball and Shotgun Tournament starts at 1p.m. after a taco lunch and will conclude with dinner, awards and raffle at 5:30 p.m. For sponsorship and Cheyenne English, Women Who tournament information contact: Hide; Pastor Karen Sykes, Cross Carlos Trujillo at 909.208.4463 Word Christian Church; or at ctrujillo@iefl.org Aquanetta Warren, Mayor, City of Fontana; Patricia Nichols- Saturday, September 12 - the Butler, San Bernardino County San Bernardino Symphony Guild Community Action Partnership; presents Bach to Boots at the Old and Susana Zamudio, Riverside Glen Ranch, 360 Lytle Creek Unified School District. As a spe- Road, San Bernardino. This social tribute to the awards recipi- cial evening will feature a gourents, singer/song writer Sol met chuck wagon dinner with Knopf will perform his top hit music provided by the Squeaky My Baby Girl. City of Colton Wheel Band, live and silent aucMayor Richard A. DeLaRosa tions and home made desserts. will present a special musical Proceeds from the event help prowelcome dedicated to fathers and grams that foster the love of music in the Inland Empire. For daughters.

Ted Alejandre, County Super- sponsorship and ticket informaintendent of Schools perhaps tion call Donna Call at summed up his support of this 909.300.6201 or email calldonevent when he stated: "By work- nacall@gmail.com ing jointly with fathers and families to assist in the academic Wednesday, September 16 achievement of all students, we the San Bernardino County Subuild better communities, reduce perintendent of Schools presents crime, create higher waged jobs State of Education Address 2015 and develop a culture of contin- at the California Theater of the ued education and learning well Performing Arts from 3:30 to 5 after students graduate high p.m. County Superintendent school, college and enter their Ted Alejandre will provide a countywide update on progress, chosen career fields." issues and priorities regarding public education. The theme of Save the Date: the presentation is "Unite-InThursday, September 10 - Cal- spire-Transform.” This free event ifornia State University, San is open to the public. For inforBernardino (CSUSB) Associated mation contact: Christine McStudents and the John F. Pfau Li- Grew at 909.386.2413 brary present the final free sumThursday, September 17 - the mer movie - Ted 2 - on the Hispanic Employees Alliance CSUSB library lawn at 8 p.m.

(HEA), an organization repreFree parking is in Lot D and snacks and beverages are avail- senting the community of San able for purchase. For informa- Bernardino County presents "Edtion call: Iwona Contreras at ucation: The Key To Success" a 909.537.3447 or email icon- dinner celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month. This trer@csusb.edu scholarship fundraising event will be held at the SBPEA/TeamFriday, September 11 - the San sters Local #1932, 433 N. Sierra Bernardino Black Cultural Foundation present the 26th Annual Way. For information call RoseBlack Rose Humanitarian and mary Esparza at 909.252.5513 Community Service Awards Banquet at the National Orange Show Friday & Saturday, Septemfrom 6 to 9 p.m. The Black Cul- ber 18 - 19 - American Legion tural Foundation recognizes the Post 777, 194 East 40th Street, community's unsung heroes - in- San Bernardino presents its Andividuals and/or organizations - nual Patio Sale. Proceeds from that go above and beyond normal this two-day event go to children community volunteering and and youth programs. Many items civic service. This year special including used clothing and toys recognition will be made of the will be available for purchase. community's first responders in Friday hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 remembrance of 9/11. For infor- p.m. and from 9 a.m. to noon on mation visit www.sbbcfounda- Saturday. Snack bar will be open tion.com or call: 909.888.1696. for refreshments. For information call: Celeste Williams at Friday, September 11 - Libre- 909.890.6959. ria Del Pueblo Board of Directors presents the 2015 Legacy of Ex- Saturday, September 19 - San emplary Service Dinner to honor Bernardino County Superintendindividuals for their accomplish- ent of Schools and California ments and contributions to the State University, San Bernardino greater community of San (CSUSB) College of Education Bernardino. The event starts at 6 present The Family Reading p.m. with a reception followed by Rally from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the dinner and awards ceremony at CSUSB campus, 5500 University the National Orange Show, Ren- Parkway with free parking in the aissance Room, San Bernardino. East Parking Structure. This The 2015 honorees include: event to get kids and families exBishop Gerald Barnes, Marsha cited about reading is free and Olguin, Debra Olguin, Eloise will feature free books, interacGomez Reyes, Fr. Michael tive workshops and fun hands-on Barry and Christina Millian, activities. Free bus transportation posthumously. For information is available but reservations must and to RSVP call: 909.888.1800 be made by September 10. Reyour seat at or email Martin Valdez at mar- serve http://sbcss.k12oms.org/15tinvaldez524@aol.com 103036. For information call: 909.386.2630 or visit www.sbc-

ssk12.ca.us/FamilyReadin- and its goal is to recognize and gRally.php celebrate the diversity of the community and promote a Saturday, September 19 - the healthy lifestyle through food, Inland Empire 2015-16 Million fitness and fun. For information Father March and 52 Street Posi- call: 909.820.2525 tive present the 9th Annual Inland Empire Million Father Saturday, September 26 - San March dedicated to father/daugh- Bernardino County Arts Connecter relationships at 10 a.m. at Fi- tion presents this year's Arts Conesta Village Family Fun Park, nection Conference “Arts Colton, Ca. Keynote speaker for Creating Community" from 9 the all day event is Riverside a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Victoria GarCounty Superintendent of den Cultural Center, 12505 CulSchools Kenneth M. Young who tural Center Drive, Rancho will speak on the critical role of Cucamonga. For information, a father in a child's education. v i s i t Also speaking will be Joseph artsconnectionnetwork.org or Paulino, Chief of Police for San contact Danielle Giudici Wallis Bernardino City Unified School at 9.537.5809 and info@artsconDistrict who will address the im- nectionnetwork.org portant role of fathers and all parents in student and campus safety. For ticket, event space and event information visit www.streetpositive.com or call 909.880.9427 Favorite Quote: Saturday & Sunday, Septem- "It is the labor movement that ber 19 & 20 - the City of Rialto helped secure so much of what Human Relations Commission we take for granted today. The presents the 17th Annual Rialto 40-hour work-week, the minimum Family Festival from 10a.m. to 3 wage, family leave, health insurp.m. at Rialto City Hall, 150 S. ance, Social Security, Medicare, Palm. This event will also in- retirement plans. The cornerclude the 22 Annual Pollution stones of the middle-class secuPrevention Fair and Community rity all bear the union label."

Shredding Day. This event has Barack Obama activities for the whole family

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By Eloise Gomez Reyes

Our Children Need Adults to Have a Plan

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ur children deserve to live in a cleaner environment with less pollution. They rely on adults to make decisions today that will put us on the path towards that cleaner environment.

The Clean Energy and Pollution Reduction Act of 2015 aims to protect that future for generations to come. Sponsored by State Senator Kevin DeLeon, SB350 was approved by the Senate on a 24-14 vote, with all Republicans voting no. The Bill now goes to the Assembly for their approval before it goes to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law.

According to the California Air Resources Board, production, refining, and the use of petroleum accounts for nearly half of greenhouse gas emissions, 80% of smog-forming pollution, and over 95% of cancer-causing diesel particulate matter.

SB350 would cut in half the use of gasoline on California roads by 2030.

Our communities in the Inland Empire suffer some of the worst effects of air pollution and climate change. We need a plan that promises cleaner air, cheaper energy, healthier lives and shared prosperity. SB 350 would require California utilities to generate at least 50 percent of their electricity from solar, wind and other renewable energy sources by 2030 and require state agencies to toughen building standards –doubling the energy efficiency in buildings by 2030.

An added benefit of SB350 is not just in reducing pollution levels; it’s about generating prosperity within the community as well. SB350 would focus on local production of clean energy, creating green jobs in California, and it would prioritize disadvantaged communities to access the green economy. As we would anticipate, big oil is working hard to derail these efforts.

The Senate's endorsement of the legislation comes several weeks after Brown signed an agreement between California and 11 other U.S. states and foreign provinces to sharply limit emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050.

According to Senator De Leon, “We have an incredible opportunity to tackle climate change and clean up the air we breathe, maintaining California’s global lead in building the economy of tomorrow”, as reported by the LA Times.

We know that one of the best ways to clean up the air is to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. We must look to alternative energy sources. We must reduce greenhouse gases. We must address climate change now. We must act like adults and put a plan in place that will ensure a cleaner environment for our children.

SB350 is a plan.

Let’s call on our representatives in the Assembly to vote yes on SB350 so we can begin the plan for cleaner air, cheaper energy, healthier lives and shared prosperity. We owe it to our children and to all future generations.

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Libreria Del Pueblo was founded nearly thirty-five years ago. Our goal is to help immigrant families transition into American society.

We provide social, health, immigration and citizenship services.

In the midst of hurtful statements against the immigrant community, we have witnessed government leaders take positions against the immigrant community. These words cause hate and division in our country. Many immigrants have made tremendous contributions to this great nation we call home. We are witnessing a wave of anti-immigrant sentiments not only in the United States, but other parts of the world where people are fleeing war and poverty.

These antagonistic statements are being voiced to a degree not seen since before World War II. It’s reminiscent of the anti-Semitic feelings voiced in Germany before the war which eventually led to the holocaust. I thank the Lord

I run pizza restaurants in many different gateway communities of national parks, including Pie for the People in Joshua Tree. I was heartened to learn that Sen. Dianne Feinstein has sent a letter to the president requesting that he create three new national monuments in the California desert: Sand to Snow; Mojave Trails and Castle Mountain.

Californians want leaders who look beyond the wallets of the well-connected few and pay attention to the voices of their constituents. Election funding has huge flaws that plague our entire government, but there are ways to fight corruption by changing the system once and for all.

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This year we honor a group of people that have given of themselves so that others might have a better life. Their sacrifices and service to our community is what makes our community a great place to live in. All of our honorees go beyond their duty to serve those that are less fortunate.

They give of their time and re-

sources to lift the poor, hungry, abused, and the sick. We honor Christina Milian posthumously, even though she was diagnosed with cancer, she continued to serve by helping those that were ill. We are humbled by the deeds of our honorees because they are giving of themselves without expecting anything in return. We thank God for your service.

Other honorees: Fr. Michael Barry, President and Chairman of Mary’s Mercy Center; Marsha Olguin, Director Mary’s Table; Eloise G. Reyes, Attorney at Law; Debra Olguin, Director of Veronica’s Home. The awards will be presented on September 11, 2015 at the National Orange Show, for additional information call 909496-0626.

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I can attest to the fact that these designations will raise the profile of the California desert as a world-class tourism destination and help generate revenue for countless small businesses, like the one I operate.

In fact, when the majority of my customers come to Pie for the People to buy a slice of pizza, calzone or salad, there’s a good

chance they’ve also been recreating on some of our spectacular desert public lands. Best of all, these new national monuments will provide lasting protection for the land while honoring their traditional uses.

Ryon Weber, Joshua Tree

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that we have a leader with the moral fortitude to stand up against this growing cancer that can only tear our country apart. Bishop Barnes stood up to the actions of a civic leader in Murrieta and reminded us that we have a moral responsibility to provide temporary housing to immigrant children and their families. He stated that he would find the housing for these children and families in his Diocese. Not many, if any, have taken a similar position, we are honored to recognize him. We are all God’s children and we should be treated with dignity and mercy.

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The Government by the People Act (H.R. 20), a bill that would restore power to everyday Americans, is sponsored not only by Rep. Pete Aguilar, but 28 other members of California’s congressional delegation. Unfortunately, my representative, Congresswoman Norma Torres, is not among them.

California shouldn’t be known only as a source of big money;

Rep. Torres can set the example by supporting H.R. 20 and showing Americans that solutions to campaign corruption are within reach.

Jeff Green, Riverside

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Words to Think About: Emotionalize the Truth others.

I am very fortunate in receiving several examples from Gary Morgan, Russ Digby and Warren Mitchell. They are not only stimulating for our minds but also very practical.

Albert Schweitzer was one of the greatest of Christian leaders.

He was a noted philosopher, musician, medical doctor and missionary in Lambarene, Africa.

When asked what he did when he felt discouraged, he responded with a clear but simple statement, “I go outside and work in my rose garden.”

I really love this story. Without a doubt Leonardo da Vinci was one of the greatest of artists. It is reported that while finishing the masterful, “The Lord’s Supper,” his wife called him to come into the house and said, “Leonardo take out the garbage.”

One college student asked his grandmother for an interview for his Psychology class. He wanted her to define success for him. Her answer was classic. “Success is

when you look back at your life and the memories make you smile.”

Micah was a remarkable man who lived around 750-700 B.C. He was a lot like Bernie Sanders.

He reproached big government and the leaders, defended the rights of the poor, condemned the rich and powerful and advocated social justice. In other words, he was a Socialist.

In Micah 6:8, he gives a word of hope, which many scholars define as the highest message in the Old Testament. (The Way translation) “No, He has told you what He wants, and this is all it is: to be fair, and just, and merciful and to walk humbly with your God.” I read the other day the comment made by a very successful man in his 70’s. Three tips for success. 1) Read something no one else is reading. 2) Think something no one else is thinking. 3) Do something no one else is doing.” I remember what Robert Schuller described as his key for success. Simply, “Find a

need and fill it.”

As mentioned before, Albert Schweitzer was a great man.

Among his many books, the most important was/is “The Quest of the Historical Jesus.” His last paragraph is unforgettable.

“He (Jesus) comes to us as One unknown, without a name, as of old, by the lakeside. He came to those men who know Him not.

He speaks to us the same words, ‘Follow thou Me,’ and sets us to the tasks which He has to fulfill for our time.

He commands. And to those who obey Him, whether he be wise or simple, He will reveal Himself in the toils, the conflicts, the sufferings which they will pass through in His fellowship, and, as an ineffable mystery, they shall learn in their own experience, Who He is.”

Anyone who has lost a pet dog, as I have, will appreciate this short account. “Today after I watched my dog get run over by a car, I sat on the side of the road holding him and crying. And just

before he died he licked the tears off my face.”

I keep the following incident in my Bible and read it often.

“Life I salute you, whether I have one hour or one day left, Life I salute you. To have lived you up to now, to have attempted to interpret you to others, to have known and to know people, good and bad, great and puny, eminent and anonymous is already to have lived life up to the jeweled hilt.

The going is stormy, but the going has wings and the heart sings. I salute you, life, for the riches and wonder of you.” This was written by Fannie Hurst, who was terminally ill.

In conclusion I quote the Serenity Prayer of Alcoholics Anonymous. It originally was written by Reinhold Neihbur.

“O God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change. Grant me the courage to change the things I can and grant me the wisdom to know the difference.”

Amen. Selah. So be it.

he Ranch Cucamonga Fire Protection District donated a 1992 fire engine to the CHC Fire Academy on Wednesday, August 26. Chief Mike Costello, a CHC Fire Academy 13 alumnus, brought the engine to the San Bernardino Regional Emergency Training Center that morning. “I’m so pleased to deliver this truck to Crafton Hills. It was actually my truck at one time,” he said. The CHC Fire Academy is currently holding classes at SBRETC until a new Public Safety & Allied Health building is completed on the Yucaipa campus.

In the proposal to donate the engine to Crafton, Chief Costello commented that nearly 50% of the City’s current safety personnel Courtesy Photo have graduated from a Fire Acad(l-r) Michelle Riggs, Director of Resource Development, Chief Mile Costello, Rancho Cucamonga emy at a community college, and Fire Protection District, June Yamamoto, Dean of Career Education & Human Development, Dr. Cheryl Marshall, CHC President, and Chief Mike Alder, CHC Fire Academy stand in front of the 1992 fire engine donated by Rancho Cucamonga to Crafton Hills College.

a many of them attended Crafton Hills.

The 25 cadets in CHC Fire Academy 83 thanked Rancho Cucamonga for the donation, as did Crafton Hills College administration. “I’m so pleased to be here for this special event,” said Dr. Cheryl Marshall, president. “Our programs rely on these donations to help us provide the best training possible for our students.”

June Yamamoto, dean of Career Education & Human Development, and Michelle Riggs, director of resource development, were also on the grounds to accept the donation and express their gratitude. “Our students learn so much from our simulation equipment,” said Yamamoto. “The hands-on training is very valuable to them as they progress in their careers.”

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ne of my graduate school professors would frequently challenge us to “emotionalize the truth” if we wanted to effectively communicate with an audience.

He would then practice what he preached by giving illustrations: Jesus and the use of parables, Billy Graham, Ronald Reagan, Abraham Lincoln and a score of

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Courtesy Photo At Knotts Family Agency fundraising soiree at the Edwards Mansion on August 15: James Knotts, founder/board member, Gwen Knotts, founder/CEO and board members Danielle Mackey, Kay Fangerow and Ernestine Brown. Funds raised support a cultural and educational enrichment program for youths in foster care.

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offer Pre-Certification Trainineapple Jam ing.24-7 Professional Staff SupUkulele Club port. Monthly stipends from $877.00-$1048.00. Call Maria at (909) 890-4008 to serve a seat.

Orientation and training are ongo- Meets: Scherer Senior Center, ing. New classes start monthly. Se 12202 1St Street Yucaipa Ca, Ukulele class meets every habla espanol.

Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. til 11:00 a.m. Bring your Ukulele and Colton: First and third Tuesday, a friend. All levels of playing.

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

No meetings in August.

The Democratic Luncheon Club Loma Linda: Second and fourth of San Bernardino meet at 12:15 Tuesday, 7 p.m. (check city Web on Fridays at Club Headquarters, Wednesdays and Thursdays.site as dates are subject to change); 136 Carousel Mall (near the cen- 3:00 P.M.- 5:00 P.M. Instruments 25541 Barton Rd. tral glass elevator) in San Provided by IM INC. Lessons for Redlands: First and third Tues- Bernardino. electric guitar, electric bass, drums day, 6 p.m.; 35 Cajon St. and piano. Music theory, voice and Speaker Schedule: Rialto: Second and fourth Tues- 8/28 Boris Medzhibovsky, stage presence. Registration: Auday, 6 p.m.; 150 S. Palm Ave. Chief of Staff, Congressman gust 19th & 20th, 2015, 3:00 P.M. San Bernardino: First and third Pete Aguilar – 5:00 P.M. Del Vallejo Middle Monday, 3 p.m.; 300 N. “D” St. School, 1885 East Lynwood Drive, 9/4 Dark for Labor Day San Bernardino, CA 92404. For fternoon Delight 9/11 Leticia Garcia, Candi- youth ages 8, through 17. School date, SB City Council, 7th WardVisit us at Phone, (909) 881-8280. First come Dance Socials www.sbdems.com or our new basis: Lessons start 3:00 P.M. at Facebook page at www.face- Del Vallejo Multi-Purpose Room, All seniors, couples and singles, book/SBDems.

August 26th, ending at 5:00 P.M. welcome at free dance socials.

Call, (909) 496-5112. 1885 East allet Folklorico Lynwood Opportunity to make new friends Drive San Bernardino. and remember music of our youth.

Cultural Classes CA 92405. Dennis Morgan Brown, Joslyn Senior Center: First and Program Administrator. IM INC, second Tuesday 2 p.m., 21 Grant Inter-Prevention Meaningfully InMondays 5:30-6:30 5-11yrs, tercepting The Negatives Toward St., Redlands (909) 798-7550.

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Highland Senior Center: Every RMC weekly fourth Tuesday 2 p.m., 3102 E. Farmer’s Market Highland Ave., Highland (909) 862-8104.

Wednesdays from 9 a.m. – 1 Saturday, September 5, 3pmhildren’s Way p.m. in front of the hospital. 11pm & Sunday, September 6, Foster Family & Stop by on your lunch break for Noon Mariachi Mass, Fiesta fresh produce and arti- 1pm-10pm.

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chard, Oak Glen, 39400 Oak Glen Rd., Oak Glen, CA. FREE TO THE PUBLIC. Pipers, Singers, Dancers. Lots of fun. The Scottish Society of the Inland Empire, is proud to present their 4th annual music festival. Join them for a day of Scottish music, food and beautiful scenery. There are delicious fresh apples and apple cider from the barn. Don’t forget their famous apple donuts. BBQ food available, from a vendor, with a good choice of food. (You are also more than welcome to pack your own lunch!)

BYOC! (Bring Your Own Chair); They have park benches and tables, but throw a lawn chair in your trunk just in case they are taken. Any Questions, call Bob Leeton at 909-425-8427 ipabob@earthlink.net

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Saturday, September 9 at 10am-at Fiesta Village Family Fun Park in Colton, CA. The Inland Empire Million Father March Organizing Committee (IEMFMOC) announced that Kenneth M. Young, Riverside County Superintendent of Schools, will be the keynote speaker for the Inland Empire Million Father March. he 9th Annual Inland Empire Million Father March, dedicated to father/daughter relationships, will feature a diversity of entertainment, presentations, guest speakers and giveaways. Additionally, six women will receive the "Daughters Lives Matter" Award. They are: Josie Gonzales, San Bernardino County Superintendent - 5th District, Cheyenne English; Women Who Hide, Pastor Karen Sykes; Cross Word Christian Church, Aquanetta Warren; Mayor - City

of Fontana, Patricia Nichols-Butler; Community Action Partnership San Bernardino County, and Susana Zamudio; Riverside Unified School District.

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Friday, October 2-Rialto Rotary will have its annual golf tournament to raise funds for community as well as international projects on at the San Bernardino Golf Club, 1494 S. Waterman Ave., San Bernardino.

Registration begins at 6:00 AM with a shotgun start at 7:30 AM. The cost is $100 per player or $400 per foursome. The cost includes green fees and golf cart, gift bag and tee prizes as well as a Texas Style BBQ. There will be a hole-in-one contest where the winner of the hole-in-one contest will receive a brand new 2015 Chevrolet. The hole-in-one insurance is provided by Rotolo Chevrolet. Other contests include a putting contest, long drive, closest to the pin and reverse 50-50. Sponsorships are available for as little as $100 for a tee box sign. Other sponsorships are Platinum ($5,000), Gold ($2,500) Silver ($1,000) and Bronze ($500) . Registration and sponsor forms are available on the Rialto Rotary Website, www.rialtorotary.org or by contacting Richard Montano, 2015 golf tournament chair, at 951334-7524.

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San Salvador Church to Hold Annual Fiesta

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By Angela L. Espinoza de Vargas

fter several months of planning, the San Salvador Church’s Fiesta Committee is ready to kick-off this year’s two-day fiesta over the Labor Day weekend with the theme of My Family is the Church – Mi Familia es la Iglesia.

“The fiesta will bring together family and friends not only as attendees but, most importantly, as participants in the various food booths and the day’s entertainment,” shared Terry GarciaYanez, Fiesta Chair.

The Labor Day weekend festivities will be held at 178 W. “K” Street, Colton. On Saturday, September 5th, the entertainment itinerary includes a mariachi band, Ballet de Guadalupe folk-

Courtesy Photo Grupo Folklorico Multicultural will perform during the annual San Salvador Church Fiesta. lorico dancers, and live evening princesses. dance music by the popular “Our fiestas have always been a “Smooth Groove” dance band. A fun, family event”, shared Father new addition this year is a junior Bonifacio. “On Sunday, Septemroyalty competition and the canber 6th, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 didates with the most raffle ticka.m., Aztec dancers will perform ets sold will be crowned the leading us to a 12:00 noon to 1:00 weekend’s king, queen, and p.m. mariachi mass with Aztecas

de Oro on the fiesta grounds. The Mariachi band will officially begin the second day of festivities at 1:00 p.m. featuring many favorite and traditional songs and music.”

Other fiesta entertainment on Sunday, September 6th includes singers from the Los Angeles area, Grupo Folklorico Multicultural, Los Vijitos dancers, Ballet de Guadalupe, and Larry Tarin and the Flamingo’s evening dance group. The pride of the church is the folklorico group known as Grupo Folklorico Multicultural. It is comprised of not only the youths, but also the parish’s mothers who carry on a tradition by teaching their children, ranging from elementary to high school age, unique Mexican regional dances. Many of the beautiful and colorful costumes to be worn by the performers

have been personally sewn by the youths’ mothers and grandmothers.

A variety of traditional Mexican foods will be featured such as street tacos, enchilada plate, corn on a cob, hot dogs, snow cones, beer garden, and also a children’s corner with many games, prizes, and jumpers. The fiesta is open to the public and proceeds will go toward the daily church expenses.

Fiesta Hours: Saturday, September 5th: 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sunday, September 6th: 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Aztec dancers and 12:00 noon Mariachi Mass. Fiesta resumes 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. For more information call Mrs. Yanez: 909/2131446.

‘Women Warriors’ to test athleticism at SB County Deputies Challenge

iff’s deputy Wendi Beaton, who is organizing this year’s event.

The goal is to educate women on heart health concerns and bring them together in our fight to beat heart disease, she said.

Doubling up as a fundraising effort in support of the American Heart Association, the event will also highlight women’s health through several presentations made by local doctors and the American Heart Association. A vendor-style fair will be part of the event, providing women with resources about heart and health education. Attendants can also take part in a hands-only CPR course, nutrition classes and various other workshops, Beaton added.

For those looking to compete in the challenge, the event is open to women 18 and older and women can register to participate individually or as a team of four by Sept.

10. Awards will be given to the top three overall teams and individual athletes.

CourteSy Photo/San bernardino County SheriFF’S dePt. The pursuit and rescue portion Women will test their strength by dragging a 165 pound dummy consists of climbing a 6-foot chain as part of the pursuit and rescue portion of the Women Warriors link fence, scaling a 6-foot solid wall and completing a rescue drag health and Fitness Challenge Sept. 12 in San bernardino. of a 165-pound dummy. More information about the challenge body, it’s an opportunity for heart

By Yazmin Alvarez health education and motivation, course can be found at www.sherhe San Bernardino County said San Bernardino County Sher- iffsjobs.com .

Sheriff’s Department is putting a call out to all women with the heart of a warrior to participate in their annual health and fitness challenge Sept. 12 in San Bernardino.

Marking its third year, the 2015 Women Warriors Health and Fitness Challenge will be held at the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Academy, 18000 Institution Road, and brings dozens of women athletes of all levels to test their fitness abilities.

From endurance challenges to feats of strength, the event will test individual and team participants in a 1.5 mile run, a pursuit and rescue course and a 50 total push-up and sit-up challenge with a race to the finish line, all while giving women an opportunity to compete alongside others and against women deputies, in hopes of earning the coveted “Women Warrior” status .

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Spectators and men will not be allowed entrance to the event, however, women wishing to attend only the workshops, including the nutrition classes, CPR course and vendor fair portion can register to do so. Participants Registration for the event including the fitness challenge is

free, however, donations to support the American Heart Association will be accepted the day of, Beaton said.

To learn more about the 2015 Women Warrior Health and Fitness Challenge or to register, visit www.sheriffsjobs.com.

Inland Empire Community Newspapers • September 3, 2015 • Page A9

Gonzalez, Hispanic Inland Empire Chamber of Commerce receive statewide distinction

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Members of the hispanic inland Empire chamber of commerce (hiEcc) members standing alongside San Bernardino city Unified School District (SBcUSD) superintendent Dr. Dale Marsden and president Michael Gallo (sitting in the center with Linda Gonzalez) during a recent mixer on August 27.

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ispanic Inland Empire Chamber of Commerce (HIECC) president Linda Gonzalez was given the distinction of “President of the Year” by the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce during their annual convention last month.

She was given the award by the statewide organization due to the organization’s outstanding work and outreach in the community through collaboration.

“I like to focus on teamwork,” Gonzalez said during a recent mixer at Castaways Restaurant on August 27. “As a team we help businesses grow by providing them direct resources. We haven’t lost track of our mission statement.

This would not have been possible without the support of educational, political, and social support. We need that base.”

The recent incarnation of a local Hispanic Chamber was established in May of 2014 by Gonzalez and installed their recent board in December. Besides Gonzales, who is the owner of Mas Auto and Elec-

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tric Company in Fontana, RT Engineering and Associates Incorporated owner Regina Talamantes, Realty One Trilogy’s Rolando Ortiz, and Librería del Pueblo’s Martin Valdez have played an instrumental role in establish the chamber.

“I want to make sure that people know that I did not do it alone,” she said. “It took the entire community--African Americans, Asians, everyone in our community to help boost our economy and support local businesses.”

The HIECC holds monthly workshops that cover a variety of topics such as: how to launch your own small business, how to register a fictitious business name, social networking and marketing strategies, and understanding business financials. The chamber intends to “Bridge the Gap between Industry and Education through collaboration, empowerment and the willingness to create opportunity for prosperity in our community.”

On August 27, the HIECC invited San Bernardino City Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Dale Marsden and President

Michael Gallo to speak about the innovative teaching practices and programs the district has implemented in the past year.

Gallo believes the Gonzalez’s distinction as “President of the Year” is a testament of her dedication, hard work, and the significant outcomes she has been able to yield through her leadership.

“This is what community building is all about,” Gallo said about the mixer on Thursday. “We came together to discuss on ways to become better. Not to complain, vent, but to actually do something to make life better for all of us in the region. I’m impressed. She should be congratulated.”

San Bernardino City Council candidate Roxanne Williams---a staunch supporter of the HIECC and Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce Inland Empire Chapter---said she is amazed by Gonzalez’s commitment to the Inland businesses.

“She’s a hard worker,” she said.

“Being a woman in a field that is mostly dominated by males is an honor.”

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hispanic inland Empire chamber of commerce president Linda Gonzalez (left) with San Bernardino city Unified School District president Michael Gallo and board member Abigail Medina.

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Ruth Villarreal leaves record-setting running career behind at SBHS R

By Harvey M. Kahn

uth Villarreal finished her prep career as the greatest female distance runner in San Bernardino High School history. She picked up her diploma and Ken Hubbs nomination awards in June and has seemingly continued to run off into the sunset at her own pace.

Villarreal left records at SBHS in the 1600 meters, 3200 meters and in the 3-mile cross country run. Going from cross country into the track season, she trained almost non stop during her four year varsity career at SBHS. She made time to play varsity tennis for one year. Coaches say that for someone like Villarreal to become such a running champion means 5 a.m. wake up calls

six days a week. It's especially difficult at SBHS. Unlike nearly all schools in the area, SBHS runners train mainly on concrete and asphalt, up E Street to Little Mountain to Central City.

Villarreal excelled in the classroom as well, ranking number 60 out of 388 graduates and scored high on the scholastic achievement tests. Officials stated she was eager to volunteer on campus. "Ruth had a fantastic career at SBHS. She won an individual league championship in the 3200, qualified for CIF as an individual in cross country, and earned numerous all league patches and a total of eight varsity letters," said SBHS track and cross country coach John Hinkleman.

Sports historians show that Villarreal's records are especially

meaningful since Cardinal City has produced many track stars and teams in the past 85 years that have made national recognition. Attempts to contact Villarreal have been unsuccessful. It is thought she is living in Covina.

According to a bio sheet provided by SBHS athletic director Pat Mills, she mysteriously was not offered a college scholarship. It was alleged that she was scheduled to run at UCR this season.

Hinkleman said he was not certain if she would continue her career or not. If Villarreal understandably never participates in a traditional running event again, she has left a major footprint in one of region's most storied institutions.

Jaywone Draper helped revive SBHS basketball playing on three undefeated league title teams

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By Harvey M. Kahn

aywone Draper earned his 2015 Ken Hubbs Award as San Bernardino High School's male nominee by helping SBHS to three consecutive basketball league championships. Draper a 6-feet-3 multipurpose player was team captain for two of those undefeated title teams coached by Darin Graham.

In his sophomore season, he played in 24 of 28 games on a Cardinal team that finished 1711 and 10-0 in the San Andreas League. Before Draper and teammates helped bring a resurgence to San Bernardino's basketball program, it had always finished behind Cajon, Arroyo Valley, and San Gorgonio. As a

junior, Draper led the team in rebounds and blocked shots by playing in all 27 games in a 170 and 10-0 season.

Draper aided San Bernardino's move to the Mountain Valley League as a senior by averaging 9 points and a team leading 10.6 rebounds per game, while averaging 2.3 steals per game. SBHS continued its winning ways in the Mountain Valley League with a 19-9 overall and 10-0 league records. He was named All-SAL 2nd team as a junior and to the All-Mountain Valley League 1st team as a senior.

SBHS made the playoffs all three of his varsity season going 2-3.

Draper showed his versatility by being a member of the school's track team. Draper

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Ruth Villarreal broke three distance run records atSBHS.

could not be reached for comment but his bio shows he was offered athletic and academic scholarships. In a YouTube interview, Draper said he likes to be prepared for his opponents.

He was a small forward on coach Graham's running team.

His strong point is attacking the basket and then setting teammates up for their shots. He called himself a team player and team leader who was taught by Graham to always be respectful.

Graham is also a resource specialist on the SBHS campus. In the YouTube interview, Graham called Draper a leader on campus, a tough defender on the court and the overall "heartbeat of the team." Draper compiled a Photo Courtesy/Kenn Hubbs Foundation 3.1 GPA and hopes to become a Jaywone Draper was 3-time member of SBHS undefeated league mechanical engineer. basketball teams.

Inland Empire Community Newspapers • September 3, 2015 • Page A15

Mural honors San Bernardino history, brightens business corridor

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Artists Stacey Patino (left) and Amber Quinonez.

By Yazmin Alvarez

brightly-painted mural of San Bernardino’s history is the newest aim to help revitalize the city and inspire pride among residents and local business owners.

Dozens turned out for the Aug. 22 unveiling of the art project along the wall of the Farmers’Insurance business on Waterman Avenue near Highland Avenue.

“I am in awe of the beauty of this wonderful piece of art,” said Scott Claus, co-owner of the Farmers’ Insurance Agency and building, in a news release. “To say I am well rooted in this area is an understatement. I could throw a baseball to the room of the hospital where I was born from here, and I grew up mowing lawns around the corner.

I am extremely proud to be part of the renewal of this area of the city.”

The mural was designed, sketched and painted by Cal State Long Beach student Stacey Patino, 23, of Ontario and Cal State San Bernardino student Amber Quinonez, 23, of Apple Valley.

The two artists designed the mural

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to feature prominent elements of San Bernardino’s history including Route 66, California poppies, the San Bernardino Mission, the Santa Fe Depot and its mountain areas including the iconic San Bernardino arrowhead.

The mural is the second to be painted in the neighborhood and is part of a concerted approach aimed to improving the visual landscape of the area as well as inspire pride and involvement among local residents and businesses, according to a news release.

The first mural was unveiled in April near 19th Street and Sepulveda Avenue.

The revitalization project is an effort of the newly formed San Bernardino Business Association a component of the IPS Byrne crime prevention project focusing work on a half-mile square central area of the city. San Bernardino police data ranks the area as the most blighted and transient neighborhoods in the city, the news release said.

The hope is that the mural encourages community renewal and creates a powerful influence of the physical environment for a

Veterans Diploma Project Seeking Applications For Class Of 2015

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pplications are being accepted to award diplomas to men and women whose high school education was interrupted due to military service or internment in a Japanese American camp.

In partnership with the County Department of Veterans Affairs, the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools is offering an opportunity to provide veterans and internees who qualify for a high school diploma.

The deadline to apply for the seventh annual County Operation Recognition Veterans Diploma Project is Sept. 25.

Diplomas will be awarded to qualified applicants at a presentation in November. Applicants will be notified of their status and qualified applicants will be provided with the date, time, and location of the presentation.

Operation Recognition Veterans Diploma Project provides veter-

ans and internees, who were unable to complete high school due to military service or internment, the opportunity to receive a high school diploma, according to the state education code. Veterans who served in and received an honorable discharge from World War II, the Korean War or the Vietnam War; or individuals who were interned in a Japanese American relocation camp and are San Bernardino County residents are eligible to participate.

There is no charge to participate.

Applications can be downloaded from the County Schools’ website at http://vdp.sbcss.k12.ca.us/. For assistance with verification of military service and/or discharge papers, contact the County Department of Veterans Affairs at (866) 472-8387 or (909) 3875516.

For more information, contact Samantha Koker at County Schools at (909) 386-2412.

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A new mural at the Farmers Insurance business on Waterman Avenue near Highland Avenue in San Bernardino was unveiled Aug. 22. The mural is part of a revitalization project in the area.

stronger, safer and brighter San Bernardino, said Sandra Espadas, IPS regional director.

“Such projects have been used to help connect residents, attract businesses, and inspire new trends

away from crime and violence,” Espadas said in the news release.

“We are excited to be working with our partners from local businesses, the city, University, and nonprofit organizations on this

mural and other work to help shift this area from one of blight and high crime to one that is vibrant and secure.”

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Art Exhibit at County Museum highlights diversity of Latin America

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Inland Empire Latino Art Association chairman Rudy Ramirez.

He is one of two dozen artists who has works displayed at the San Bernardino County Museum for the “Non-Traditional Experience” Hispanic Heritage Month art exhibit.

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rt pieces from around the Latin American region will be on display at the San Bernardino County Museum through September 27.

The Inland Empire Latino Art Association (IELAA) is putting on the exhibit in commemoration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The “Non-Traditional Experience”

theme that was chosen for this year’s event reflects the diversity of each artist.

IELAA chairman Rudy Ramirez said the art works of the artists provides insight on the experiences and expressions that defines the Hispanic community.

“This exhibit demonstrates the diversity of cultures across Latin America,” said Ramirez. “These images represent what it means to be Latino. I think it’s important

people see the vast talents of these Latino artists.”

Featured Inland Empire artists include Rudy Ramirez, Ernie Colunga, Brad Borrero, and Thomas (Bear) Ramirez. The international artists include Paola Cabrera of Bolivia, Maria Huidobro of Mexico, and Klaus Pinter of Austria.

Founded in 1985, when several artists were invited by educators Dr. Tom and Lily Rivera to exhibit artwork at their Grand Terrace home, the IELAA continues to be spearheaded by founding members Rudy Ramirez and Ernie Colunga. Together with many other local Latino artists, the association participates in art exhibits across Southern California and holds two Latino Heritage Month exhibits every year.

The group is also aiming to reinvigorate the Arts across the Inland region.

“We want to promote the arts in the Inland Empire,” Ramirez told IECN last September. “It would be nice to bring the arts back to San Bernardino and Colton. We could possibly encourage students from high schools and colleges to showcase their artwork.”

A reception for the show will be held on Friday from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Guests are encouraged to interact with the artists. For more information, contact Rudy Ramirez at (951) 544-1723.

“Steps 4 Life Community Services to Host Health & Public Safety Fair”

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teps 4 Life Community Services will be hosting its first annual “Community Health & Public Safety Fair” on Saturday, October 10th at Sylvan Park in Redlands. The goal of the event is to increase access to free health and public safety resources for individuals and their families who are affected by substance abuse and mental health issues.

We are expecting over 300 people to attend this event that will include 20 vendors representing various volunteer health organizations, social service agencies, community-based and faithbased agencies from the communities of Redlands, Highland, San Bernardino, Loma Linda and Yucaipa. Some of the vendors that we expect to attend include IEHP, Building A Generation, 24 Hour Fitness, San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, and Inland Empire United Way, to name a few. We will also have free food, drinks, fun and entertainment for families and children.

“We are excited to host our upcoming health & public safety fair,” said Cynthia McGuigan, Executive Director of SLCS. “We welcome other nonprofit agencies, public health and social service agencies that provide programs and services to individuals and families that struggle with homelessness or are in treatment

and recovery for substance abuse and mental health issues”.

Mental Health issues, substance abuse and homelessness have long been linked by many clinicians and psychologist as co-occurring and associative disorders and health issues. These three health issues are commonly present among many of the homeless that often the prevention and intervention strategies requires the coordination of multiple agencies

and care providers to ensure effective treatment and recovery.

According to Healthy People 2020, Mental Health illnesses such as depression and anxiety, reduce one’s ability to participate in health-promoting behavior such as eating right, exercising, and minimizing use of alcohol and tobacco which can ultimately lead to a decrease ability to participate in treatment and recovery.

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An artistic rendition of an indigenous woman done by Raul Cruz Figueroa.