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October 1 9, 2017
THIS WEEK Gloria’s Cor ner
Veterans cor ridor ‘special’ for vets, community leaders
Free f lu shots for county resi-
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The Route 66 Veterans Memorial Corridor kicked off with events in Barstow, Fontana and San Bernardino on Oct. 12 and 13. By Anthony Victoria
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Eleanor Torres, veteran service organizations, and community groups, Petit will be planting over 3,000 trees across a 400-mile stretch to honor brave military heroes like her father.
today, and I miss him.”
IECG held several kickoff events in Barstow, Fontana, and San Bernardino on October 12 and 13 to commemorate the actions of service men and women who have “My dad was in the First Marine fought in wars dating back to Division at Guadalcanal,” said Petit. “I’m wearing his dog tags Veterans, cont. on next page Along with fellow Co-Founder
aunching the Route 66 Veterans Memorial Corridor was a special moment for Incredible Edible Community Garden Co-Founder Mary Petit.
Valley College hosts Hor ror Film Festival
Bour land: ‘Philosophy is that I know business really well’ By Anthony Victoria
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Interim West Valley Water District Board Member Robb Bourland is running to finish Rafael Trujillo’s unfinished term in this November’s election.
obb Bourland is a person who enjoys giving back. It’s why he decided to inquire about the vacant West Valley Water District board position vacated by Rialto Councilman Rafael Trujillo six months ago. He answered the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors’ call to fill the seat at the request of the West Valley Water District Board of Directors when they were unable to fill the seat. “The residents were aware of the issues happening on the water board,” Bourland said. “And they said, ‘Hey, you know they can use someone with some business expertise?’ And I said yes.” Bourland looks to take his passion in helping others and his professional utility experience to serve constituents of the water district for two more years. “I’ve been able to bring some business rigor into their usual dayBourland, cont. on next page
e prepared for the flu season by receiving your FREE flu shot. The County of San Bernardino Department of Public Health, Preparedness and Response Program is encouraging residents to get their flu shot at their local Point of Dispensing (POD) site. A POD site is a location where the community would go to receive medication and/or vaccinations during a public health emergency, such as pandemic influenza or bioterrorism event. The free flu shot clinics are designed to exercise plans and procedures for a local pandemic influenza response. The goal of the exercise is to test the Department’s mass distribution of medication and vaccinations to county residents as a response to an outbreak or public health threat. County residents are encouraged to start planning and preparing for an emergency by using these three simple steps: Plan Ahead, Know Where to go, and Stay Informed. Plan Ahead: Prepare your family for emergencies that could happen in your community. Build emergency kits, and talk to your family about your plan. Learn Where To Go: Know where your nearest community POD site will be to receive medications or vaccinations. Stay Informed: Identify sources of information in your community that will be helpful before, during and after an emergency. For more information on public health emergencies or to see the FREE Flu shot clinic schedule, visit the of San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, Preparedness and Response Program website at www.sbcounty.gov/prp or call 909-252-4406.