Inland Empire Community Newspapers • April 24, 2014 • Page A9
Parent Resource Fair held at U.S. Grant Elementary School
Photo/Jazmine Collins
U.S. Grant Elementary in Colton helped connect parents and the community with useful resources such as, free books and screenings.
Photo/Jazmine Collins
Respiratory Care Specialist, Everardo Huerta conducts a breath exam during Colton Joint Unified School District’s Parent Resource Fair, held at U.S. Grant Elementary School.
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Photo/Jazmine Collins
Children at the Parent Resource Fair enjoyed a day filled with popcorn, snacks and jumping balloon fun. By Jazmine Collins
arents and members of the community gathered at U.S. Grant Elementary School on Saturday, April 19 for a day of food, fun and learning at Colton Joint Unified School District’s Parent Resource Fair. Community resource organizations included the Colton Fire Department, Colton Library, Molina Medical, El Sol, Asian American Resource Center, Arrowhead Breath Mobile, the Probation Department, San Bernardino Public Health, San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department/Citizens Patrol/Explorer Program, Riverside County Migrant Program, Colton Coalition, San Bernardino County Indian Health and Walk for Life. Respiratory Care Therapist, Everardo Huerta of the Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, provided free screenings at the Asthma Mobile Clinic, or “Breath Mobile” for attendees. “We bring the asthma specialty clinic from Arrowhead Regional Medical Center to selected schools. We
offer free asthma consultations for children 18 and younger,” says Huerta. Consultations include checking blood pressure, weight and basic pulmonary function testing. The mobile clinic also provided skin testing for possible environmental triggers. “It’s important to come to these events because many people and families don’t know about these services. There is a high prevalence rate for asthma; at least 10 percent per any given population. According to the CDC, 10 people die from asthma everyday,” continues Huerta. “These events really help us to spread the word.” Paula Flores of Relay for Life participated in the Parent Resource Fair to raise cancer awareness. “We just thought it was a really good idea to come out. Little kids really don’t get an idea about cancer awareness. They hear the word cancer but really don’t understand what it is and how there are ways of preventing it, so this is just a good way to come out and get the kids more involved,” says Flores. She also states that almost every child that approached her booth, has acknowledged knowing someone with cancer. San Diego Charger and Colton High School alumnus, Shareece Wright was a special guest at the event.
Obituary Thomas C. Cabrera
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Thomas C. Cabrera
homas was born October 29, 1923 in Barstow, California to Tomas and Consuelo Cabrera. He entered into rest on March 29, 2014. Thomas grew up in Colton, California and resided in Rialto. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Cecilia, his brother Cristobal Guerrero, daughters Cynthia and Max Avilez, Anna Lemos, Rebecca and Tony Moreno,
Kathy and Mike Ornelas, and Maria(Teri) and Pat Daghlian. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Richard Sr. and wife Alma, brothers, Nick, Nacho, Lalo, Carmen; sisters, Lorenza, Mollie, Frenchie, Leonides, and Monie. Thomas served in the Army during World War II in the 821st Tank Destroyer Battalion and was wounded in Saint Lo, Normandy, France and received the Purple Heart. He graduated from Woodbury University in Los Angeles in 1947 and worked for the California State Board of Equalization for 35 years. During his lifetime Thomas volunteered with many youth and community organizations. Visitation will be held Sunday, April 6, 2014 from 4-8pm at Montecito Memorial Park and Mortuary in Colton CA. Services will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, April 7, 2014 at San Salvador Catholic Church in Colton, CA. Burial will follow at Montecito Memorial Park.