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October 26, 2017
Vol 1 5, NO. 08
THIS WEEK
Gonzalez: ‘I am the voice of the wor king per son’
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Linda Gonzalez, seen here with Rialto Mayor Deborah Robertson and Councilman Rafael Trujillo, is seeking re-election to the West Valley Water District Board. working person”. dent.” Michael Taylor are attempting to By Anthony Victoria “I’ve learned about water and Gonzalez and fellow board unseat them. inda Gonzalez is running the needs of customers,” member Clifford Young are the Gonzalez first ran in 2013 to retain her position as a Gonzalez said. “I have been the two incumbents seeking reelec- because of the increasing rates board member of the voice of the community--of the tion, while former General affecting customers. She said the West Valley Water District blue collar worker, the senior citi- Manager Anthony Araiza and forGonzalez, cont. on next pg. because she’s the “voice of the zen, and the low income resi- mer Baldwin Park Police Chief
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Rialto’s Radial warehouse to hire hundreds for holiday season By Anthony Victoria
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A Radial worker packages some clothing items in a unique manner with tissue paper to give the customer a more complete experience. (Individual requested her face not be shown)
ot every warehouse requires its workers to lift heavy boxes or drive heavy equipment across the floor. Those were statements made by Radial officials who provided prospective employees a tour of their headquarters in Rialto last week. Radial, which handles commercial and technological operations for over 200 retailers and brands, moved its operations from Redlands to Rialto in September. The 400,000-square-foot facility will accommodate approximately 950 workers for the upcoming holiday season. “There weren’t any layoffs when we closed operations in Redlands,” explained Radial spokesperson Linda De Santos. “In fact, Radial is growing.” De Santos said Radial has hired 40 additional people since August and hired dozens more in recent days. De Santos believes the “light” work environment at the fulfillment center has helped attract more employees. On-the-spot hiring occurs when a person demonstrates interest in working for Radial after undergoing a lengthy tour, De Santos
explained. “We’re giving people a perspective of what the work is like,” continued De Santos. “We ask if they see themselves working here. We’re looking for people that are honest about what they expect of an employer and people that are looking to stay here in the long term.” Vanessa Sagastume, 22, of Upland said she hopes she gets hired by Radial. Her sister is a current employee, and after witnessing the work environment, she believes she will be a good fit for the company. “It’s something I would do because it's similar to what I’ve done working retail,” Sagastume said. “I feel confident about getting this job.” Among the companies that Radial assists in delivering products to customers is clothing giant Aeropostale. Sweaters, shirts, and shoes from the brand are sorted and picked from racks, packaged for delivery, and shipped out. “The merchants go out of their way for their customers,” De Santos expressed. “We just help provide that personal touch.” De Santos said Radial helps Radial, cont. on next pg.
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Kolb Middle School celebrates 50 years
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olb Middle School celebrated its 50th anniversary on Thursday, Oct. 19 amid hundreds of past and present students and staff. The Kolb Middle School Band, Color Guards and and Associate Student Body helped host the milestone event. Principal Carolyn Eide, intro-
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duced dignitaries and many former teachers and administrators, stating, “We are so honored that so many of you wonderful people showed up for this historic event for our school.” The Kolb Middle School 50th Anniversary Committee, consisted of Principal Eide, Assistant Principals, Karen Good, and Dr.
Acquillahs Muteti, School Secretary, Lucia Acosta, teachers, Mary Byrnes, Nathaniel Robinson, and Kristen Ursenbach, ASB Director, Lauren Erickson, Library Technician, Terry Day, former principal/teacher and current Lead Academic Agent of math/science, Dr. Edward D’Souza, and former teacher, Nick Vallentine.
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Above: Former Kolb Middle School science teacher from the 1970s and 1980s, Steve Maltrud, shakes hands with Kolb Middle School Principal, Carolyn Eide. Maltrud now lives in Laguna Beach. “I loved my job, miss the kids but I am enjoying retirement,” he smiled. Below: The first secretary who opened Kolb Middle School in 1967 was excited to meet the current Kolb Middle School Principal, Carolyn Eide. Kolb alumn and District staff/Board members smile for a picture. Gonzalez West Valley Water District board approved annual 15 percent rate increases that were having negative impacts on residents. Gonzalez claims that she helped rescind two rate increases--in 2016 and earlier this year--and urged the board to provide a 15 percent rebate to customers in 2015. “I was one of those residents,” she said. “I didn’t like how they
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increased our rates. “I know these people live paycheck to paycheck. The experiences of the people are real and they needed representation.” “We know exactly what’s needed. We have engineers in house that could solve the problems we have. It’s important that we pay for the material and get it done. We can save money there.” The longtime community leader and small business owner believes the water district could find
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other economic resources to improve aging infrastructure. Several mailers circulating allege Gonzalez has spent over $33,000 of district monies on personal expenses during conference trips. Gonzalez said the information is false and claims she pays for her own expenses. She refused to discuss the allegations any further. “I’m concentrating on my race and staying focused,” Gonzalez said.
Rialto Community Players presents comedy “Exit Laughing” hen the biggest highlight in your life for the past 30 years has been your weekly bridge night out with the “girls,” what do you do when one of your foursome inconveniently dies? If you’re Connie, Leona and Millie, three southern ladies from Birmingham, you do the most daring thing
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you’ve ever done. You “borrow” the ashes from the funeral home for one last card game, and the wildest, most exciting night of your lives involves a police raid, a stripper and a whole new way of looking at all the fun you can have when you’re truly living. The play, directed by Cindi East
and written by Paul Elliott, opens this Saturday, Oct. 28, and will continue on Oct. 29, Nov. 3 - 5, 10 - 12. Tickets can be purchased online at www.rialtocommunityplayers.com. The Sandra R. Courtney Community Theatre is located at 150 E. San Bernardino Ave.
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The clothing on these hangers are picked and packaged uniquely by a Radial worker. Radial boost the morale of employees by giving them awards and holding events. Angelica Martinez of San Bernardino, who has worked for Radial for three years, confirmed that she enjoys the atmosphere at work. “I feel good here,” she said. “I like the workers and the management. And we’re only helping [Radial] grow through our good work and service.”
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Radial, the leader in omnichannel commerce technologies, is currently hiring for its second location in California at 2225 N. Alder Ave. in Rialto.
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Gloria Macias Harrison Exhibits, Theatre & Seminars, Workshops: Now to Thursday, November 2 San Bernardino Valley College, 701 South Mount Vernon Ave., presents Dia de los Muertos Art Exhibit at the Gresham Art Gallery. The gallery is open Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The Gallery is located on the north-west section of the campus. November 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18 and 19 - the California State University, San Bernardino Department of Theatre presents the William Shakespeare classic “The Tempest” under the direction of Department chair professor Terry Donovan Smith. Performances on November 10, 11, 16, 17, and 18 begin at 8:00 p.m. Matinees on November 12, 18, and 19 begin at 2:00 p.m. For information and for season and individual tickets call the theatre box office at 909.537.5884 or visit: theatrearts@csusb.edu. Now to November 12 - the Ontario Museum of History & Art, 222 S. Euclid Ave. presents Dia de los Muertos: Everyday Heroes. This exhibit emphasizes remembrance of loved ones that have passed. It is a custom with origins in Mexico’s oldest civilizations. This tradition is explored by local artists showcasing contemporary work in painting, sculpture, mixed media, photography, ofrendas(altars) and the work of participants from the city-wide art contest. The museum is open Thursday Sunday from noon to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free. For information call: 909.395.2510 or email: muse-
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Now - January 7, 2018 - the Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts presents New Native: Toward New Mythologies at the Jacobs Education Gallery Center featuring more than 50 works by eleven indigenous artists. According to curator and artist Tony Abeyta (Navajo), "We are exploring ways that traditional forms and practices, iconography and ancestral mythologies influence the expression of contemporary Native artists' modernity, technology and social priorities." Featured artists (and tribal affiliations) include: Christi Belcourt (Metis), Gerald Clarke, Jr. (Cahuilla), Craig George (Navajo Dine), Steven Paul Judd (Kiowa/Choctaw), Monty Little (Dine), Cannupa Hanska Luger (Arikara/Hidatsa/Mandan/Lakota), Kent Monkman (Cree), Cara Romero (Chemehuevi), Diego Romero (Cochiti Pueblo), and Preston Singletary (Tlingit). Admission is free. For information and gallery hours call: 909.980.0412 or visit: malooffoundation.org.
Lounge, 134 S. Riverside Ave., Rialto. This event features discussion in a relaxed environment on politics and policy alternatives in the Inland Empire with a leading progressive thinker, innovator, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Joseph Sanberg. Friday, October 27 - the City of Redlands Quality of Life Department presents Movies in the Park with a free screening of “Wonder Woman” at El Hales Park, 5th and State Streets. Movie goers are encouraged to arrive early and bring lawn chairs and blankets. The movie begins at dusk (approximately 6:45) with activities beginning at 6:00 p.m. everyone is welcome to come dressed as a favorite superhero for a chance to win a prize. Games, music and prizes will be available for all children. For information call: 909.798,7572 or email: RecreationStaff@cityofredlands.org.
Sunday, October 29 - DownTown Redlands Art Walk is scheduled for Ed Hales Park, Corner of State Street and 5th Street, from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. This event features artwork from galleries and local artists, food from local restaurants, live music and gives participants the opportunity to enjoy the robust art community and small businesses in historic Downtown Redlands. For information visit: Now - February 10, 2019 - the www.CityofRedlands.org. Los Angeles County Museum’s Autry Museum of the American West presents “La Raza”. This ex- Sunday, October 29 - the George hibit features more than 200 archive Brown Legacy Project Committee photos from La Raza, the Los An- presents “Lessons from George”: geles Newspaper Central to the Chi- How to Make Government Work cano Rights Movement in the 1960s for Ordinary Californians at the and 1970s. Between 1967 and Garcia Center for the Arts, 536 W. 1977,La Raza was witness to and 11th Street, San Bernardino from participant in the movement for so- 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. cial justice. The Museum is located at 4700 Western Heritage Way in Sunday, October 29 - the Mexican Consulate in partnership with Los Angeles. San Bernardino City Unified School District, Loma Linda UniSave the Date: versity and Molina Healthcare will Friday, October 27 - San host one of the largest health fairs in Bernardino Generation Now pres- the county - Bi-National Health ents Spirits & Arts from 6:00 to Fair from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 9:00 p.m. at the Garcia Center for Indian Springs High School, 650 N. the Arts, 536 West 11th Street. This del Rosa Drive, San Bernardino. unique event combines creativity Free medical services include denand social connection. Attendees tal, vision, acupuncture, mammowill be guided by a local artist and grams, flu shots and more. This spend three hours laughing and event is on a first come, first served painting their masterpiece. No pre- basis. For information call: vious art experience necessary. For 855.665.4621. tickets go to Eventbrite. November is Native American Friday, October 27 - IE2030 Heritage Month Building a New Economy presents Policy & Politics w/Joseph San- Thursday, November 2 - Hisberg at 6:00 p.m. at Raquel’s Jazz panic Lifestyle presents 2017
Fr ee Family Health Fair and 5k Sunday, free f lu shots, food
oma Linda University Health’s Family Health Fair and 5K Walk/Run is happening Sunday, Oct. 29, at the Loma Linda University Health Drayson Center, 25040 Stewart St. in Loma Linda. This year’s event, “Calling All Healthy Heroes,” will offer free flu shots for all family members ages three and up, a variety of health screenings, activities, and healthy food demonstrations in the main indoor area. The outdoor kid zone will offer face painting, a bounce house, an obstacle course and much more. Show up at 7 a.m. to register for the 5K, which begins at 8 a.m. The first 300 participants will get a superhero cape. The health fair runs IECN PHOTO COURTESY LLU from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information or to vol- The annual Family Health Fair welcomes superheroes of every unteer, call 1-877-LLUMC-4U. age.
Southern California Women Business & Wellness Conference and Expo from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Ontario Airport Hotel & Conference Center, 700 North Haven Ave. This multicultural event features workshops on business, communications, marketing, social media, health and finances. Keynote speakers will share their stories about succeeding in business while balancing health and wellness. For conference and ticket information call: 213.705.3322 or visit: www.hispaniclifestyle.com. Thursday, November 2 - the Garcia Center for the Arts presents Dia de los Muertos Celebration at 6:00 p.m. The Celebration will feature Acto Latino, a student theatre group from California State University, San Bernardino explaining the meaning of Dia de los Muertos; Canto Bello Chorale Singers with song of life; “Ofrendas” (offerings) presented in remembrance of the departed; and a print-making activity with Bob Horton. The Garcia Center is located at 536 W. 11th Street, San Bernardino. Friday, November 3 - the San Bernardino Valley College Foundation presents the 2017 SBVC Foundation Alumni & Athletics Hall of Fame Induction at the SBVC Kinesiology and Athletics Complex, 701 South Mount Vernon Avenue, San Bernardino at 6:00 p.m. Inductees being honored include: Marta Macias Brown, Dr. Tom Rivera, Dr. Willie Roberts, Roger Schmidt, Dr. Julius Zelman, David Lang, Coach Gene Mazzei, David Olbright, Dane Selznick and Tyree Washington. Ticket and sponsorship information visit: www.sbvcfoundation.org. Saturday, November 4 - LULAC of the Inland Empire and the Chicano Caucus of San Bernardino County present the “Women of Distinction Leadership Awards Banquet” from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at God of Church Events Center, 450 West Citrus, Colton. For ticket information call George Aguilar at 951.906.3130 or email lulacie@aol.com.
Saturday, November 4 - the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools presents County/wide Parent Summit 2017 Vision of Equity: A Path for Everyone. The event is scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at California State University, San Bernardino, 5500 University Parkway (The Den, PE 100). Admission is free and lunch will be provided as well as translation services and childcare for children ages 3 to 12. This event is open to all Parents/Guardians, Families, District/school Teams, Outreach Staff and Community Partners/Stakeholders. To register visit: https://sbcss.k12oms.org/38137669 or call Alma Hernandez at 909.386.2686. Saturday, November 4 - San Bernardino County First 5 presents Talk, Read, Sing Fest at the San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This free event is for infants, toddlers and preschoolers (ages 5 and under). Attendees are advised to arrive early since free admission is limited. For information call: 909.798.8608 or 909.792.1462 Sunday, November 5 - the Redlands Olive Street Market presents Dia de los Muertos with Altar Procession, Traditional Music and Dance, Children’s Activities,Vendors and Food. Festivities begin at noon and continue until 5:00 p.m. at 530 W. Olive Avenue, Redlands. A Poem: “Hold fast to dreams, For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird, That cannot Fly.” - Langston Hughes To submit an event or information for Gloria's Corner please email: gloscalendar@gmail.com. Deadline is Friday at noon each week. Also visit: www.iecn.com for online news and follow us on Facebook @IECNWeekly.