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By Manny Sandoval

In a heartwarming display of community support, Never Stop Grinding Impact, in partnership with IEHP, donated a staggering 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to children across Rialto and the Inland Empire The event, which took place on August 3rd at Ferguson Park in North Rialto, not only marked a significant back-to-school giveaway but also heralded the announcement of forthcoming monthly food distributions

For founder Darious Harris, Ferguson Park holds a special place in his heart "I t h i n k o f g r o w t h , " H a r r i s r e m i n i s c e d

"Growing up, the park was just dirt and fields There wasn't a football field or a skate park The basketball courts we used had double rims without nets Today, the kids in our community get to play on courts with glass backboards " Harris fondly recalls spending his childhood days at the park, swinging, playing basketball, and occasionally tennis with neighborhood friends

This summer's backpack drive was split into two significant events While 700 backpacks were distributed at Ferguson Park, another 300 were donated to Warner Elementary School on July 28th, with IEHP playing a pivotal role in sponsoring both events

Harris's motivation is clear, "As kids, you should have as little stress as possible I don't want them to stress about not having proper materials and focus more on learning " He also expressed the importance of h e l p i n g p a r e n t s t h r o u g h t h i s b a c k - t o - school season to alleviate as many financial stressors as possible, especially for single mothers and fathers

The event began at 10 AM and saw people lining up as early as 7 AM, a testament to the community's need "If you're waiting in line and waiting three or four hours, then you really need it," Harris noted A t t e n d e e s c a m e f r o m v a r i o u s c i t i e s , including Rialto, Colton, San Bernardino, U p l a n d , F o n t a n a , a n d e v e n a s f a r a s Orange County

The forthcoming monthly food drives, sponsored by IEHP, promise a fresh bounty of produce, including grapes, kale, onions, spinach, peaches, and more

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On August 3rd alone, 30,000 pounds of produce were distributed Harris lamented, "It's unfortunate, but nowadays, many kids need to be exposed to fruits and vegetables "

Designed to be drive-thru events, these food distributions are strategic, especially considering the extreme temperatures, allowing people to sit in their A/C vehicle while waiting The forthcoming food distributions will be held at Ferguson Park, and an announcement on dates and times can be found on the organization's website (neverstopgrindingimpact com) or their social media accounts

The August 3rd event also saw spontaneous community involvement Harris observed, "There were people from the community helping us, and we needed the help At least 3 or 4 adults were enjoying the park that morning and asked us how they could help, and they got to work I was grateful "

Never Stop Grinding Impact actively seeks volunteers for its events, inviting community members to join hands in making a difference

The initiative's success has been supported by generous supporters, including Active Helping Hands, Benjamin E Jones Community Resource Center, Never Stop Grinding Transportation and Never Stop Grinding, LLC, Bracy Hawkins Law, P C , and Bank of America

For those interested in volunteering or learning more about forthcoming initiatives, visit the organization's website or follow them on Instagram

T he City of Colton Celebrates

Ribbon Cutting f or Fir eman's Paseo Pr oject, Elevating Walkability to Benefit Local Businesses

By Manny Sandoval

The City of Colton unveiled its latest community project, the Fireman's Paseo, with a festive ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 26, despite the sweltering 108-degree heat

The project, which includes pavement, decorative string lights, and lush vegetation, is set to become a vibrant space for future market nights and community gatherings

Mayor Frank Navarro lauded the project as a significant addition to the city's landscape "This site is more than just a physical space It's a place for our community to come together, to engage with each other, and to celebrate our city's unique culture," Navarro said He thanked Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Gomez Reyes for securing $600,000 from the state budget for the project

Assembly Majority Leader Reyes, a Colton native, expressed her pride in seeing her hometown evolve "Colton holds a special place in my heart It's where I grew up, and it's wonderful to see it becoming more walkable, more vibrant," Reyes said "I look forward to seeing more bustling businesses in the new Paseo and downtown area This project will greatly benefit our local business owners and residents "

San Bernardino County Supervisor Joe Baca Jr also attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony and commended the city and Assemblymember Reyes’ efforts "Congratulations on the new Downtown Paseo project This new walkable space is going to greatly benefit our local businesses," Baca Jr said He also reminisced about his first job in Colton at Lefty's Sports Outfitter Inc when he was a teenager

The Fireman's Paseo, located between 190 W H Street and 195 West Valley Blvd, is a testament to the city's commitment to community development and environmental sustainability

The Colton Lions Club is currently collecting flexible plastic to fund the purchase of benches for the Paseo Those interested in contributing can contact Dr G at 909-213-3730

The ceremony, emceed by City Manager William R Smith, saw dozens of community members braving the heat to celebrate this milestone City staffers ensured the comfort of attendees with ice-cold water, refreshments, shade, and a mister fan

The Fireman's Paseo is a testament to the city's commitment to fostering community spirit and local businesses

As the decorative string lights illuminate the Paseo, they also shine a light on Colton's bright future

CSUSB Appoints New Dir ector of Ser vices to Students with Disabilities

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Services to Students with Disabilities (SSD) at Cal State San Bernardino has welcomed Lori Palmerton as the department’s new director Palmerton comes to CSUSB from Cal State Fullerton where she was the director of Disability Support Services (DSS) for seven years

“I am honored to have become a member of the pack here at CSUSB and look forward to contributing to the incredible work already happening on this campus in support of our students with disabilities in providing equal and meaningful access to every part of their educational experience,” Palmerton said “The SSD team is amazing to work with and I look forward to all of the great work we will do as we frame our work through a social justice lens I look forward to collaborating with all of the talented and dedicated leaders on this campus as we empower students and help change the conversations around disability So happy to be here!”

Palmerton serves as CSUSB’s lead administrator for SSD, under the associate vice president of student success and educational equity, Molly Springer, in the Division of Student Affairs

“Lori Palmerton comes with just a huge wealth of experience in disability student services and disability studies,” said Springer “This work is complex, and we are incredibly fortunate that she is now here with us at CSUSB after already running the DSS at CSU Fullerton She is a valuable to this work within the CSU, across the state and sits on a number of CSU statewide committees I firmly believe that our students are in the good hands of an equity centered leader ”

In this role, Palmerton provides vision, planning and implementation of a program for students with disabilities that creates equal access to the curriculum, activities and physical campus in adherence to university, state and federal regulations As a member of the CSU Chancellor ’s Office’s

Services to Students with Disabilities committee, she is the primary liaison to the CSUSB campus community and the Chancellor ’s Office, spending much of her time collaborating with faculty and staff to promote equity and support the academic success of our students

Before joining CSUSB, Palmerton was also the associate director and interim director for the Disability Service Center at University of California, Irvine where she trained and led the disability specialist team and oversaw front operations and the cart transportation system In her tenure at UCI, she created a disability ally program and drafted new university policies and procedures to better meet the needs of students with disabilities She also was a strong advocate for student success in her alliances with faculty and staff

Prior to her role at UC Irvine, Palmerton served as a disability specialist at UC Riverside where she oversaw the caseload of all students with medical, learning and psychological disabilities In this role she was instrumental in creating the Veteran Ally program along with increasing outreach and awareness for students with disabilities across campus

Before moving into disability services in higher education, Palmerton served as a PPS (pupil personnel services) counselor in the K-12 setting, advocating for students with disabilities and providing individual and group counseling

Palmerton has a long history in higher education within student affairs, beginning as a peer advisor at the University of Oregon as she completed her bachelor ’s degree, then working in admissions, advising and financial aid, finally landing in disability services where she has remained

In her free time, Palmerton loves spending time with her two granddaughters, gardening and hanging out with her three rescue cats and her family

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The Rialto Unified School District's highly anticipated Early College Start Program commenced with an Orientation Night recently, where eager students and their families gathered to kickstart an impactful educational journey

The program, in collaboration with San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC), opens its doors for the first cohort of students this year With the new school year beginning August 7, these students will embark on earning college credits as they begin their high school freshman year, a unique opportunity that brings numerous advantages for students

The Early College Start Program aims to empower students by offering college-level courses that count for weighted credit on their high school transcripts What sets this program apart is that these college credits are earned entirely free of cost and courses are offered on their high school campus, eliminating the financial and logistical barriers for students

“The Rialto Unified School District’s Early College Start Program is intended to immerse high school students in a college-for-all culture and supports their progression into college courses,” Dr Edward D’Souza, RUSD Lead Academic Agent of Math and Early College Programs “This aligns with our Strategic Plan and our belief that high expectations inspire high achievement This program represents a transformative opportunity for students to gain valuable college credits without incurring any financial burden ”

During the Orientation Night held at the RUSD Cafe Bistro on July 27, families and students gathered with great enthusiasm, excited to embark on this groundbreaking educational endeavor Along with Dr D’Souza, Joseph Williams, who serves as both the RUSD Community Agent of Strategic Partnerships and a Board Trustee with the San Bernardino Community College District, Juanita Chan-Roden, RUSD Agent of Science and Career Programs, and Dr Patricia Quach, SBVC Dean of Academic Success and Learning Services, were present at to provide an overview of the program and answer questions

Anyla Redmond, Rialto High School student, admitted to being a little nervous about the prospect of taking on college courses before she confidently stated: “But I’m ready for it ”

“I just want to get college done early so that I can get to the career I want earlier, and I don’t have to do years and years of college,” Redmond added She’s planning to pursue a career in botany

The program also provides the necessary supports, both from each student’s high school and through SBVC, to help the students as they navigate college coursework

This strategic collaboration between RUSD and SBVC ensures that students have access to quality education, mentorship, and resources, fostering an environment conducive to academic growth and success That’s something that Redmond’s mom, Angela Conley, is happy to see

“The program is free to her, and she has access to help and mentors That is invaluable,” Conley said “I’m very grateful for the program and that she’s able to do it I’m proud of her ”

By enrolling in the Rialto Early College Program Program, students save substantially on tuition Students can expect to save more than $9,000 in tuition and books, according to Williams As students complete college credits free of cost, they can reduce the financial burden of pursuing a higher education degree, setting them on a path to a successful future Students in the program will finish high school with at least 41 college credits those credits can be transferred to a four-year university

“This program provides students with a great opportunity to earn college credits while still in high school,” Williams said “This is an invaluable opportunity because it saves families money, and will allow the students to focus on upper-division classes once they transfer It’s an honor to be able to offer this program in RUSD ”

As the first cohort takes its stride into this pioneering program, recruitment for the second cohort will begin after the new school year starts

Dr D’Souza will hold informational meetings for families throughout the school year to start enrolling eighthgrade students into the program Anyone with questions about the program can reach out to Dr D’Souza and RUSD Education Services at 909-879-6004 ext 2974

The Early College Start Program's success serves as a testament to the district's dedication to fostering academic excellence and nurturing the potential within each student, inspiring a generation of scholars to dream big and achieve even bigger

O b i t u a r y

R o b e r t D o u g l a s G l o v a k Community News

Robert "Bob" Douglas Glovak was born on July 28, 1934, in Hamtramck, Michigan, and gracefully departed on July 29, 2023, in Redlands, just a day after celebrating his 89th birthday

Bob's journey of love began in high school when he met Loretta Nelson Their bond was so profound that they exchanged vows on June 19, 1954, and remained inseparable for 69 years

Bob's life was a testament to service and commitment

Shortly after his marriage, he enlisted in the Army in 1954 and received an honorable discharge His dedication to the community led him to serve as a fireman in Baldwin Park Later, he joined the Colton Police Department, where he rose through the ranks from a patrolman to a detective, retiring in 1992 Be- yond his professional duties, Bob was an active member of the Knights of Columbus in Colton for many years Together with Loretta, they laid the foundation for the Colton Girls Softball League, leaving a lasting legacy

Bob was predeceased by his parents, Jenry Glovak and Stella Faur; sons-in-law, Jorge Gomez and Mickey McGee; and his cherished grandson, Cody Blackshear

He leaves behind a loving family: his devoted wife, Loretta Glovak of Colton; children, Deborah and Andy Grand of Colorado, Carole Glovak of Colton, Lisa McGee of Washington, and Rebecca and Jeff Moses of Grand Terrace His legacy also continues with 10 grandchildren and 9 greatgrandchildren He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Gary Neer, and his brother, Jerry

Calif or nia Pinner s Confer ence: W her e Pinter est Comes to Life at Pomona Fair plex

By Manny Sandoval

The Pomona Fairplex is set to transform into a bustling hub of creativity and innovation on August 25th and 26th as it hosts the grand California Pinners Conference and Expo

Drawing arts and crafts lovers from the Inland Empire, Los Angeles, and Orange County, this year's event promises a vibrant blend of hands-on classes, shopping, and community connection

With a staggering 110+ classes inspired by popular Pinterest pins, attendees can immerse themselves in diverse activities

From the intricate art of needlepoint and glass etching to the trendy and innovative art of liquid glass, there's a class for every creative soul

"Pinners Conference is where everything you see online comes to life It's about taking what you pin on your Pinterest boards and experiencing it firsthand," says Roxanne Bennett, co-founder and owner of the Pinners Conference

For those with a culinary inclination, the event offers a treat "My favorite classes are the live kitchen demonstrations Watching people cook in person offers so many tips and tricks that we get to apply to our everyday lives," Bennett shares, her enthusiasm palpable

Beyond the classes, the expo floor will be alive, with over 200 vendors showcasing a plethora of finished goods, turning the Fairplex into a shopper's paradise

And it's not just about indulgence; it's about giving back too This year, in partnership with Minky Couture Blankets, every blanket purchased will result in a donation to the Orange County Children's Hospital

Bennett is particularly excited about a new addition this year "We're introducing a girls' night out With a special ticket, attendees can preschedule their classes, receive a darling swag pouch, relish a stuffed churro, and participate in an exclusive workshop on Friday night from 4-8 PM "

Reflecting on the broader impact of the event, Bennett emphasizes the transformative power of creativity "We all have a God-given creative spirit This conference is an opportunity to tap into that In our busy lives, we often sideline our creative pursuits Here, you can learn a new skill, have fun, and connect with likeminded individuals "

The Pinners Conference is more than an event; it celebrates creativity and community Whether you're an avid Pinterest user or looking to explore new horizons, this is the place to be

For tickets and more information, visit Ca Pinnersconference com Dive into a world where digital inspirations come alive

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E SABO, JR Case No PROSB2300914

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors and persons who may otherwise be interested in the wi or estate or both of CHARLES E SABO JR

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Dennis Sabo in the Superior Court of California County of SAN BERNARDINO

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Dennis Sabo be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions w thout obtaining court approval Before taking certain very important actions however the personal representative wi l be required to give not ce to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action ) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority

A HEARING on the petition will be held on August 29, 2023 at 9:00 AM in Dept No S36 located at 247 W Third St , San Bernardino, CA 92415

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

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must fi e your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representat ve appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your r ghts as a creditor You may want to consult w th an attorney knowledgeable n California law YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court If you are a person interested in the estate you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250

To all heirs beneficiaries creditors contingent creditors and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: ESTATE OF: JUAN ANTONIO MONTANEZ

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by SYLVIA JIMENEZ in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that SYLVIA JIMENEZ be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be requ red to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action ) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority

A HEARING on the petition will be held on 9/6/2023 at 9:00 a m in Dept S37 located at 247 West Third Street San Bernardino CA 92415 San Bernardino

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IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition you should either appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney

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