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Inland Empire Weekly Features, Lifestyle & News You Can Use!

Vol 11, NO. 31

THIS WEEK Gloria’s Corner and Words To Think About

Cyclists, pets to pedal through Redlands for annual R.U.F.F. Ride March 26

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Employment Workshop at A.K. Smiley Library

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Colton High Alumni and Baltimore Raven Jimmy Smith to present the NFL Golden Football Award on Thursday, April 7 at 6pm at Colton High Auditorium

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hercules, and his owner, les Walters of redlands were among the many participants of last year’s 5-mile redlands r.U.F.F. ride. this year’s event will take place march 26.

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yclists and their furry friends will pedal their paws toward the finish line March 26 as part of the 7th

annual R.U.F.F. Ride in Redlands. with their animal friends, to ride Organized and presented by the through Redlands’ historic streets volunteer-run group Redlands Unleashed Fidos & Friends — RUFF, cont. on next pg.

R.U.F.F. — fundraising event welcomes riders of all ages, along

LLUH PossAbilities Para-Cycle Race Series starts

April 7 during 32nd Annual Redlands Bicycle Classic

IE66ers purchase 3,000 SB Strong pins

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the possabilities para-cycle race series in conjunction with the classic begins april 7.

Redlands Bicycle Classic.

By Yazmin Alvarez As part of the PossAbilities Paracycle Race Series, this year’s paraara-cyclists from all around will zip through cyclers will participate in four city streets April 7-10 as stages of racing, which include a they join in for the 32nd annual road race in Yucaipa April 7; a

32nd annual redlands bicycle

timed trial in Highland April 8; and two criteriums in downtown Redlands April 9 and 10.

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n employment workshop will be held at A.K. Smiley Library’s Assembly Room April 7.

The free interactive workshop, from noon to 4 p.m., targets professionals anywhere from recent graduates to mid-career changers as well as those who were laid off, downsized, or returning to a career after time away from the workforce.

Whether a person has been searching for a job for 2 weeks or 2 years, this workshop will provide imaginative ideas that will turn the job search process from reactive to proactive and put the job seeker in the driver’s seat for landing his/her dream career. Attendees will learn how to not be their own worst enemy and find a job based on their passion and interests using innovative search strategies. Attendees will also learn effective resume writing and interview techniques.

Presenter Bio: Jamie Beck is a former Career Counselor for the California State University system and has a Master’s Degree in Human Services with an emphasis in Social Systems and a concentration in Family and Work.

She has worked for the California Department of Education and First 5 programs in the public and nonprofit sector.

The A.K. Smiley Library Assembly Room is at 125 West Vine Street in Redlands.

To learn more call 909-7987565

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R.U.F.F. Founder and R.U.F.F. Ride Chairperson, Elizabeth Kulbin, breaks ground at the Dog Park "Ground Barking" event in 2011. Proceeds from the R.U.F.F Ride made the park possible.

RUFF, cont. from front

in support of animals and benefiting local animal charities including area shelters, spay and neuter programs, education and companion animals and the Redlands Dog Park.

At this year’s event, riders can pedal through four optional courses which include a 5, 10, 31

or 62 mile course. All routes begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at the Redlands Bowl, where vendors will offer pet and human goods and some giveaways.

Registration for the event is available at www.redlandsruffride.com and from 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. on the day of the ride at the registration booth at the Redlands Bowl, 168 S. Eureka Street in Redlands.

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Loma Linda University Health PossAbilities Para-Cycle race series at the Redlands Bicycle Classic is expected to boast over 70 competitors from around the world.

Race, cont. from front

Loma Linda University Health PossAbilities, powered by Quest Diagnostics, was recently chosen to receive a grant by the United States Olympic Committee for clearly demonstrating the vision of the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation by providing opportunities and improving the lives of individuals with spinal cord injuries, according to a LLUH news release.

The grant will help offset expenses for the Redlands Bicycle Classic PossAbilities Para-cycling Race Series as a designated host for the 2016 United States Paralympics Cycling Series event, the release states.

“We are very thankful to have been chosen for this grant,” said Pedro Payne, PhD, director of PossAbilities, in the statement.

“The additional funding will allow us to lend financial support to many challenged athletes that would otherwise not be able to participate in this event.”

A “Learn to Ride Clinic” for all ages, which is open to the public, will be held in the parking structure located across the street from 107 E. Citrus April 10th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“We invite our entire community

to come out and support these cyclists because they are an inspiration to us all. They really show us that physical limitations are no match for an athletes’ desire to excel,” Payne said in the release.

The PossAbilities Para-cycle Race schedule is as follows: Thursday, April 7 – Stage 1 , PossAbilities Para-cycle Circuit Road Race (all classes) , start at Sunnyside Drive north of Oak Glen Rd., Yucaipa , distance: 1.7 mile loop for 12 laps (20.4 mile max), start time: 9:00 a.m.

Friday, April 8 – Stage 2 , PossAbilities Para-cycle Time Trial (all classes), start at Greenspot Rd. at Santa Paula Street, Highland, distance: 5.3 miles, start time: 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, April 9 – Stage 3, PossAbilities Para-cycle Criterium (class H & recumbent only), start at Citrus Avenue, Downtown Redlands, distance: 1.0 mile circuit for 30 minutes , start time: 1:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 10 – Stage 4 PossAbilities Para-cycle Criterium (class H & recumbent only) start at Citrus Avenue, Downtown Redlands , distance: .65 mile circuit for 30 minutes , start time: 3:05 p.m.

To learn more about the Redlands Bicycle Classic or to participate, visit www.redlandsclassic.com.

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Gloria’s Corner

Hispanic Lifestyle's 2016 Latinas of Influence - Dorene C. Dominguez, CEO and Chair of Vanir, a company started in the Inland Empire.

Save the Date:

Gloria Macias Harrison

New appointments and awards: Inland Empire Economic Partnership - Juan López, newly appointed Director of Public Policy.

San Bernardino Schools' Education Medal of Honor 2016 - The Brightest Star, Inc. - Lea Michelle Cash, CEO.

2015 M. Dale Ensign Trustee Leadership Award for the Pacific Region by the National Association of Community College Trustees - Paul Gomez, trustee Chaffey College, California.

Woman of the Year for the 40th Assembly District (Marc Steinorth) - Heidi Mayer, CEO YouthHope's Redlands area.

Now to March 31 - the Inland Empire Latino Art Association presents Fiesta de Artes at the National Orange Show Art Gallery, 689 East E Street, San Bernardino.

For information a and Gallery hours call Bob Chairez 909.659.8734

Saturday, March 26 - the City of Colton Community Services Department and the Electric Department present their Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Earth Day Celebration. This free event starts at 10 a.m. with an Easter Egg Hunt for babies to 13 year olds at 10:30 a.m. at Rich Dauer Park, 955 Torrey Pines Dr., Colton. The event which ends at 1 p.m. features games, crafts, photo booth, jumpers, entertainment plus information on energy and water conservation, recycling, giveaways and more. For information call 909.370.6153

Saturday, March 26 - Image Church will hold its 9th Annual Easter Eggstravaganza from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Palm Elementary School, 6565 Palm Ave. San Bernardino. This free event is for children ages 11 and under and will feature 15,000 eggs. In addition children will enjoy crafts, an Easter skirt, Scruffy the Easter Bunny and of course an Egg hunt separated by age groups. For information call 909.887.0604

Woman of the Year for the 47th Assembly District (Cheryl Brown) - Virginia Marquez, Council Member, San Bernardino 1st Saturday, March 26 - Image Ward.

Church will hold its 9th Annual Easter Eggstravaganza from 10 Lorraine Frost Award California a.m. to 12 p.m. at Palm ElemenState University, San Bernardino - tary School, 6565 Palm Ave. San Enedina Chavez, retired EOP Di- Bernardino. This free event is for rector and Counselor/ Advisor for children ages 11 and under and Upward Bound Program. will feature 15,000 eggs. In addi-

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Vice President, Lewis Operating Group of Companies; and Russ Beecher, Director of Acquisitions, Principal Real Estate Investors.

For information call Monique Carter 909.387.4437 or email Saturday, March 26 - the San monique.Carter@eda.sbcounty.gov Bernardino Symphony presents Masterwork Melange, a concert Thursday & Friday, April 7 & from the whimsical to the sub- 8 - Hispanic Lifestyle presents lime... a concert to excite the Latina Conference 2016 at the Onsenses featuring the Hansel and tario Airport Hotel and Conference Gretel Prelude by Englebert Center, 700 North Haven Ave. OnHumperdinck, Symphony No. 9 by tario, CA. This two-day event beDimitri Shostakoich, and Piano gins Thursday evening at 5:30 Concerto No. 2 with Rufus Choi, p.m. with a reception honoring piano. Performance starts at 7:30 companies and organizations for p.m. with a pre-concert lecture an women. Friday is an all day event hour before at the California The- starting at 8 a.m. and concluding at atre of the Performing Arts, 562 W. 2:30 p.m. For sponsorship, ticket 4th Street, San Bernardino. For in- and program information call formation and tickets call 951.940.9099 or email RDS@His909.381.5388 or online at paniclifestyle.com www.sanbernardinosymphony.org or in person at the Symphony of- Saturday, April 9 - the Women's fice, 198 N. Arrowhead Ave., San Club of Rialto presents Fashion Bernardino Show and Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at the Rialto Senior Center, 1411 Wednesday, March 30 - Latino S. Riverside, Ave. featured are Education & Advocacy Days fashions provided by Dress Barn.

(LEAD) Summit at California For ticket information call Sharon State University, San Bernardino. Hughes at 909.844.8031.

For information: http:/leadsummit.csusb.edu Friday, April 15 - the San Bernardino Valley College Foundation presents its 6th Annual Coming in April: SBVC Athletics Golf Tournament Saturday, April 2 - the Chicano at the Arrowhead Country Club, Latino Caucus presents the Cesar 3433 Parkside Drive, San Chavez 5th Annual Memorial Bernardino. Registration starts at Luncheon at the Colton First As- noon with Shotgun start at 1 p.m. sembly of God Hall, 450 W. Cit- For sponsorship and registration rus, Colton. Keynote Speaker for information call: 909.384.4471 or this event is California Senate register on line at www.sbvcfounPresident Pro Tempore, the Hon- dation.org orable Kevin de Leon. For sponsorship and ticket information call Friday, April 15 - Time for George Aguilar at 951.906.3130 Change (TFCF) 13th Annual Gala or email from 6 to 9 p.m. at the DoubleTree

by Hilton in Ontario. For informachicanolatinocaucus@aol.com tion call 909.886.2994 Saturday, April 2 - the Center for Individual Development pres- Wednesday, April 20 - the ents First Annual Talent Showcase Bonnes Meres Auxiliary of Chilfrom 6 to 8 p.m. at 5th Street Sen- dren's Fund presents its Annual ior Center, 600 W. 5th Street, San Birthday Luncheon at 11:00 a.m.

Bernardino. For ticket information at the Redlands Country Club, call 909.384.5426 1749 Garden Street. Attendees are asked to bring an unwrapped gift Wednesday, April 6 - the for a child. Guest speaker is Dr. County of San Bernardino pres- Ron Powell. For ticket information ents the 2016 State of The County visit www.bonnesmeres.org or event at Citizens Business Bank contact Cheryl Towers at Arena starting at 3 p.m. with reg- 909.771.8979 or email bonnesistration and program slated to meres@gmail.com begin at 3:30 p.m. Featured panel speakers include: Kirk R. John- Saturday, April 23 - the Rialto son, Executive Vice President School District presents "Putin on Watson Land Company; Wilber the Ritz" at Amina Carter High Smith, Founder Green Law Part- School from 6 to 9 p.m. This anners; Randall Lewis, Executive nual program highlights the pertion children will enjoy crafts, an Easter skirt, Scruffy the Easter Bunny and of course an Egg hunt separated by age groups. For information call 909.887.0604

forming arts talents of students in Rialto School District while raising funds for the district's arts programs. For more information, please call (909) 820-7700 ext.

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Monday, April 25 - the Colton Chamber of Commerce presents its Annual Golf Classic at the Arrowhead Country Club, 3433 Parkside Drive, San Bernardino.

Registration starts at 8 a.m. with Shotgun Start at 10 a.m. for information: 909.825.2222

Thursday, April 28 - Habitat for Humanity San Bernardino, Inc. presents its 5th Annual Benefit Gala The Magic of Home at the University of Redlands, Orton Center, 1300 E. Colton Ave at 5:30 p.m. Featured is Illusionist Danny Ray and a Mortgage Retirement Ceremony. For ticket information call 909.478.1176 or visit www.habitatsb.org

Saturday, April 30 - the Assistance League of San Bernardino presents the 55th Annual Signature Headdress Ball, The Ballroom Blitz at the National Orange Show, 689 S. E Street, San Bernardino.

There are two performances, matinee event starting at 9:45 a.m. and an evening Gala beginning at 5:30 p.m. For sponsorship and ticket information call 909.792.8460 or 949.494.3513

Saturday, April 30 - actor Edward James Olmos, Californian State University, San Bernardino, the John M. Pfau Library, and the Santos Manuel Student Union present the 2016 Latino Book & Family Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This free event education information, entertainment, culture, food, exhibits, storytelling workshops and opportunities to meet with authors. For information call 909.537.5102 or visit www.facebook.com/IELBFF Quote: "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has."

-Margaret Mead, Anthropologist

To submit an event or info to Gloria’s Corner please email gloharrison@me.com

Rowe Branch Library Presents a Family Legacy Writing Workshop

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earn the most important elements of writing your family history, autobiography, or develop your writing skills. Each of us has a story from our ancestors or even our own story to tell. Make your ancestors come alive on paper.

Make your family legacy something your children will be proud of.

Linda Weaver Clarke became interested in writing when she realized that her ancestors’ stories were intriguing, but the facts alone were not enough, so she turned their biographies into stories that her children would enjoy. “Putting the facts into

story form brings an ancestor to life,” Clarke said. “I like what Leon Garfield said: ‘The historian, if honest, gives us a photograph; the storyteller gives us a painting.’ What I’m teaching people is how to paint their story, to be the storyteller.”

Lecturer and author Linda Weaver Clarke flies throughout the United States presenting her workshop to libraries. Mary Jo Gohlke, Adult Programming for Stockton Public Library, wrote: “Ms Clarke appeals to genealogists and aspiring authors. I was terribly impressed! The people were genuinely attuned to what she presents. She knows her

subject and can present it wonderfully. She is thorough, professional, yet strikes just the right chord with her audience.”

Clarke will be presenting this free workshop at the Rowe Branch Library in San Bernardino on Monday, April 4, 2016 at 6:00 PM. The author’s award-winning novels will be available for purchase at the event.

For more information visit www.sbpl.org or call 909-3818238. To learn more about Clarke’s classes, visit: www.lindaweaverclarke.com.

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gone?

It’s been replaced by selfishness and greed. The emphasis among many no longer lies with helping the homeless in our community.

Instead the focus has been on eradicating their existence through policies and social initiatives. ‘Get them out of our city’, we hear many say about removing these men and women from our community.

Many of them have nowhere to go.

By Anthony Victoria

Remember, they are human too

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s I strolled through San downtown Bernardino’s Seccombe Lake Park last month with local photographer Lizzette Olivas, we came across two homeless men.

Both individuals represented San Bernardino’s troubled past and present: a community riddled by senseless violence and severe poverty.

Philip Armijo and Santos Marquez were respectful and cordial when we approached them as they ate their burritos and smoked their cigarettes near the mural-covered tool shed south of the park.

They spoke of their youthful days--spent mostly behind prison bars and reform schools. They also emphasized their fondness of the UCLA Bruins football team. In essence, it was similar to speaking to an uncle or family friend. They were no less a personage than Lizzette or I.

Philip and Santos are human beings. And yet, as they spoke and told their stories of hardship and resilience, I realized that their families have forgot them and they have been labeled as a hindrance to city leaders and taxpayers. Simply put, they have been dehumanized.

It seems the average resident perceives a homeless person to be on the prowl to panhandle, to be violent, and to do harm. That wasn’t the case when I spoke to the handful of people at Seccombe, at Lytle Creek Park, and at Central City Lutheran Mission.

These individuals spoke of trying to get back on their feet, of their hopes of receiving employment, and of having a second chance to make, ‘their lives right again’.

These are all righteous statements that, if uttered by someone not on the streets, would be praised.

There are many organizations and individuals in our community, such as Central City Lutheran Mission, the Time for Change Foundation, and San Bernardino County Supervisor Josie Gonzales that have devoted years of diligent work and advocacy to help homeless individuals transition from the streets to stability. And their collaborative efforts will probably continue to ensure that homelessness becomes less severe in years to come.

However, we as residents need to be mindful of the socioeconomic situation we currently face. At any point, the approximate 31 percent of residents living below the poverty line could find themselves homeless. In fact, even the most stable of people could find themselves in a dire condition. How many people are living paycheck-to-paycheck?

We never know when we, individually, will need a helping hand. In San Bernardino, the stakes remain high. As we move further into the future, and as we continue to aim to revitalize our community, let’s remember that these homeless individuals are human too.

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Let’s hear how to unite country, help people

Donald Trump has mentioned that he says some things in his speeches just for effect. If elected president, we won’t know what to expect from him. Will he make Mexico pay for a wall along the border? Will he build the most powerful armed forces on Earth?

Drafting for the military? Will we be dragged into more wars? Who will pay for all that when the country already owes $19 trillion?

But nothing of that matters.

Many people are angry. They want an outsider in the presidency, not a politician. Why? The deep recession of 2008 that destroyed

Like any other business, Southern California utilities want to make a profit. As long as people continue to pay their bills and invest their money, these utility companies will survive.

Goodbye and thank you Barry Wallerstein. He was ousted from his position as an executive officer of the South Coast Air Quality Management District.

It’s about time that we thank Wallerstein and all of those who have helped “the AQMD become known for its aggressive pursuit of regulations” as quoted in the newspaper.

I think it’s time we thank them all and sent them all home. However, that’s not possible. Why? Because there’s too much money to be made by the “Wallersteins” of the world by over-regulating, taxing, feeing and fining private-sector businesses.

Now, perhaps you were not here

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Now, in the Republican presidential campaign debates we hear

nothing specific to unite the country or how to help the people. We only hear accusations, insults, destructive criticism. The thirst for power seems bigger than anything else.

In spite of the Republican intolerance, the economy has improved. Why not build up on the positive that has been accomplished after that disastrous crisis, instead of trying to destroy everything?

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these companies the benefit of the plausible mishaps in their services doubt that they are trying to solve and a prompt, meaningful retheir problems. sponse by the company.

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Later, the people still gave the Republicans the majority in both Houses of Congress and their only objective was to repeal Obamacare and defeat the president.

They forgot the interests of the country and those of the people and became uncooperative, uncompromising and resentful. It would be their way or no way.

With the Aliso Canyon gas leak in Porter Ranch and the Flint, Mich., water crisis, it’s easy to Good service can be prioritized criticize utility companies for mislast until the company’s credibility takes made. A solution would be to plummets. However, I’ll give have more rigorous inspections of

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so many lives happened after the Republicans had held the three branches of the government in their hands.

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in 1975 as I was when you could not even see the mountains because of the smog and you could smell the stench in the air when arriving by plane at Ontario International Airport. No more.

Well, they were, they have and they did. Now can they please just go home? I, on behalf of all jobcreating business owners of California want to thank the AQMD for realizing that it’s time to put a The very aggressive pursuit of stop to environmentalism “gone regulations by the AQMD has put mad.” that in our past. The present problem is now we just can’t thank I’d also like to suggest to the them and send them home. There’s newspaper’s editorial staff that too much money to be made by they might change their attitude them inventing new over-regula- toward all of this over-regulation tions in order to have them just if and when it’s found that recyquit. cled newsprint and black ink cause pollution.

So, now we business owners are having to deal with their constant In fact, I thought I saw particles attack upon us and their continu- of newsprint and black ink dising over-regulation of free enter- perse into the air as I opened prise which is far from free. The today’s newspaper. newspaper states, “There’s a reaRay Moors, son the agency has been so aggressive in the past: It needs to Chino be.”

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Words to Think About: Lateral Thinking

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By G. W. Abersold Ph.D.

here is more than one way to skin a cat. You need to think outside the box.

Brain storming. We know what those words mean.

In the early 60’s Dr. Edward de Bono had a copyright for the two words that mean the same—LATERAL THINKING. Born in Malta in 1933, his aca-

demic credentials are impressive.

He has traveled the world advancing his theory. He’s spoken to thousands of schools, corporations and the military in scores of countries.

A major emphasis is that every school teacher should spend at least one hour per week teaching students to Think Laterally.

His awards are too numerous to mention.

Many people say his approach is just common sense-which, in a way, it is. The difference is de Bono has structured the process and broadened his theories to include every aspect of life. Wherever there is a problem, Lateral Thinking is applicable.

Many years ago when elevators were just coming into vogue, a major hotel in San Diego-El Cortez-wanted one installed. Soon they found the building was not structurally sound for one. For the first time ever, the decision was made to build one on the outside of the building. Lateral Thinking.

Dr. de Bono’s favorite geometric design is one I’ve used many times. Nine dots, three lines with three dots each, making a square figure.

Draw four lines without lifting the pen; connect each dot. The answer is simple. Start at any corner with a straight line, BUT GO OUTSIDE THE BOX. Then to the right, going outside the box; finally across the bottom and up through the center. Lateral Thinking.

What does the Bible say about LATERAL THINKING? First, there is a problem. Then the Godgiven ability for creative thinking is exercised. Often God is asked for help. The old adage seems to apply. God helps those who help themselves.

The examples are numerous.

Noah, Abraham, Moses, David against Goliath and the Apostle Paul, to name a few.

Consider the story of Gideon. In the Book of Judges, chapters 6 and 7 is the story. The Midianites and

the Amilakites defeated the Israelites; took their crops and animals. Gideon is finally chosen to lead the Israelites against their enemies.

Now begins the Lateral Thinking.

He cuts his forces to 300 men.

Those that lapped water like a dog were excused. He wanted ready and willing men. They were outnumbered to be sure.

First, they surrounded the enemy in the middle of the night. Each man had a sword, a pitcher with a candle in it and a trumpet.

At the given signal the pitcher was broken with the lighted candle flashing; the trumpet was blown and all the men yelled, “The sword of the Lord and of Gideon.”

Talk about pandemonium. The enemy was scared out of their wits.

They ran. Forgot their weapons.

And were slaughtered. Defeated

by Lateral Thinking. Thinking outside the box.

Accepting the status quo is the bain of Lateral Thinking. It accepts fatalism and pessimism as basic.

These are contrary to Christian/Judeo presumptions.

Both religions believe that mankind is created in the image of God. Not omnipotent, omnipresent or omniscient.

But having limited capacity for self-realization, creativity, rational thinking and decision making.

They are our potentials. It is these faculties that provide the tools for Lateral Thinking.

Dr. de Bono suggests provocative techniques of: wishful thinking, exaggeration, insight, intuition, creativity and openness.

Problem solving is the fertile area for using of such tools; “A person would use lateral thinking when they want to move from one known idea to creating new ideas.”

Finally, de Bono gives a succinct explanation of lateral thinking. “It is a method that can be applied during the problem and creative problem solving processes to help come up with possible workable solutions.”

Amen. Selah. So be it.

Local law enforcement agencies honored by Anti-Defamation League for combating hate

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By MJ Duncan

fleeting moment of fear before the call of duty propelled Officer Joseph Aguilar of the Redlands Police Department to forge into the Inland Regional Center on that fateful morning of December 2 with so many other comrades.

The terrorist attack in San Bernardino that killed 14 and wounded 22 sent shock waves through the community, region and nation. Ask Officer Aguilar and he’ll tell you that he wasn’t a hero, rather, he was protecting the community he was trained to serve.

“I thought of everyone at home, my family, but the sense of duty to protect propelled me forward,” Officer Aguilar recounted. “It seemed like all of us (first responders) moved as one, and it was comforting to be surrounded by well-trained agencies.”

14 agencies involved as first responders and investigators of the San Bernardino Terror Attack were recognized with the AntiDefamation League’s Helene & Joseph Sherwood Prize for Combating Hate on Tuesday, Mar. 8 at

Photos courtesy Redlands Police Department

The Anti-Defamation League honored 14 agencies with the Helene & Joseph Sherwood Prize for Combating Hate on Tuesday, Mar. 8 in Los Angeles. Among those who received the recognition included first responders to the December 2 San Bernardino Terror Attack that killed 14 and wounded 22: Redlands, San Bernardino, Colton, Fontana and Rialto police departments, FBI, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, San Bernardino City Unified School District Police Department, CHP, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the U.S. Attorney’s Office. the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.

The agencies honored were the Redlands, San Bernardino, Colton, Fontana and Rialto police departments, FBI, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, San Bernardino City Unified School District Police Department, CHP, U.S. Immigra-

Photos courtesy Redlands Police Department

Redlands Police Officer Joseph Aguilar, left, and Redlands Chief of Police Mark Garcia were among the first responders to the December 2 San Bernardino Terror Attack who received the AntiDefamation League’s Helene & Joseph Sherwood Prize for Combating Hate. The nationally recognized prize goes to law enforcement personnel who go above and beyond the call of duty to fight hatred and protect the community from hate-motivated violence.

tion and Customs Enforcement and the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

The nationally recognized prize goes to law enforcement personnel who go above and beyond the call of duty to fight hatred and protect the community from hatemotivated violence.

“This year’s honorees have taken creative and effective steps to make our communities safer,” said Regional Director Amanda Susskind. “Their contributions range from fighting terrorism to reducing hate against the most vulnerable in our society. What they have in common is that they make a tangible difference in protecting the community.”

Before ending the ceremony, all past honorees – many there to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Sherwood Prize – were recognized.

And, in what has become an annual tradition, everyone in the ballroom sang happy birthday to prize founder, philanthropist and ADL supporter Joseph Sherwood for his 99th birthday this week.

As always, his comments capped the day, remarking that he was taught to respect his elders, “but

it’s hard to find any now.”

He explained that he “started this shindig” because he was tired of people “smearing the cops.”

After congratulating all the honorees and past honorees, he turned his thoughts to the San

Bernardino attack. “We’re all heartbroken that 14 innocent people were killed. But the way you handled the situation – it made San Bernardino famous all over the world.”

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Loma Linda: Second and fourth Tuesday, 7 p.m. (check city Web site as dates are subject to change); 25541 Barton Rd. Redlands: First and third Tues- The Democratic Luncheon Club of San Bernardino meet at 12:15 day, 6 p.m.; 35 Cajon St. Rialto: Second and fourth Tues- on Fridays at Club Headquarters, 136 Carousel Mall (near the cenday, 6 p.m.; 150 S. Palm Ave. San Bernardino: First and third tral glass elevator) in San Bernardino.

Monday, 3 p.m.; 300 N. “D” St. Speaker Schedule: fternoon Delight Saturday 3/19 Noon at Arrowhead Country Club: Installation Dance Socials Banquet 2016 featuring Former LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa All seniors, couples and singles, and Elected LA City Attorney welcome at free dance socials. Mike Feuer.

Dark for Good Friday, Opportunity to make new friends 3/25 Easter and the Vernal Equinox and remember music of our youth.

Joslyn Senior Center: First and 4/1 Eloise Gomez Reyes, Cansecond Tuesday 2 p.m., 21 Grant didate, AD-47 4/8 Lanny Swerdlow, RN, St., Redlands (909) 798-7550.

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Saturday, April 30 at 10 a.m. . The two-hour event, which will get underway in downtown Riverside, will feature representatives from over 100 organizations, with veterans from each branch of the service taking part in the festivities. Riverside resident, Rear Adm. Allen E. "Boot" Hill, a highly decorated fighter pilot who was raised in Rubidoux and attended West Riverside Elementary School, Poly High School, and Riverside Community College, will be honored as this year’s Grand Marshal. The parade committee is currently ime for Change seeking sponsors, volunteers, and F o u n d a t i o n ’ s participants. Those that are interin contributing to this im13th Annual Star ested portant event are encouraged to Studded Awards Gala contact Dr. Cheryl-Marie HansFriday, April 15 Social Check- berger at cmhansberger@riverin 6 pm to 7p.m. We will be hav- sideca.gov. ing our 13th Annual Star Studded ssistance League Awards Gala from 6 pm to 9 pm at Headdress Ball the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Ontario. Should you have any questions please contact Vanessa Saturday, April 30 - the AssisPerez at vperez@timeforchange- tance League of S`an Bernardino foundation.org or call her at 909- presents the 55th Annual Signature Headdress Ball, The Ballroom 886-2994. olton Chamber Blitz at the National Orange Show, 689 S. E Street, San Bernardino.

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Health conference to discuss Medi-Cal expansion for undocumented children

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IEIYC organizers together after a leadership conference at Pomona Pitzer College in Nov. 2013.

By Anthony Victoria

health conference scheduled to take place this weekend will focus on the undocumented community’s issues with mental and physical health, as well as address comprehensive social and environmental factors that contribute to their lower quality of health care.

The Inland Empire Immigrant Youth Coalition (IEIYC) is holding its second annual UndocuHealth Conference on Saturday March 26 at Pomona

Pitzer College from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

According to IEIYC organizers, the Conference intends to focus on informing and registering immigrants to MediCal (full scope and emergency) and its undocumented children’s expansion. Senate Bill 75 (Full Scope Medi-Cal for All Children) will allow about 28,000 to purchase health insurance on the state exchange, pending a federal waiver, and enroll eligible people under the age of 19 in Medi-Cal, the state’s insurance program for the poor.

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esse and Fay Pointer, will hold funeral services in loving memory of their daughter, Robin Denise Pointer, who passed away March 14, 2016.

Robin was born November 26, 1963 at San Bernardino Community Hospital and graduated from Eisenhower High School. She loved spending time with her nieces and nephew. Robin was a captain in the US Army where she earned her MBA Degree in Business Administration. Robin was also a world traveler. She is survived by her loving parents, Jesse and Faye Pointer; sister Dr. Regina Pointer; nieces Kindall Jackson, Jordan Bobo; and nephew Patrick Jackson.

Services will be held at All Souls Mausoleum (Montecito Memorial Park and Mortuary), 3510 E Washington Street, Colton 92324 on March 24, 2016. The Visitation will be held between 9:00 am to 9:30 am, followed at 10:00 am with the eulogy by Rev. Robert L Miller of St Anthony’s Church. Private burial services will be held at Riverside National Cemetery.

The family wishes to thank all of their friends for their prayers, condolences and support.

“The expansion is happening soon on May 16, so it’s vital people know of this,” said IEIYC programs and development coordinator Mitzie Perez. “Once that deadline hits, the county workers will switch the status of qualified child patients from emergency to full scope.”

According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Public Use Microdata Area, approximately 28,022 undocumented immigrants in both Riverside and San Bernardino Counties qualify for health care under Senate Bill 75.

(Photo Courtesy: IEIYC) Organizers say the expansion of Medi-Cal is not only opening access to undocumented children, but paving the way for the rest of the immigrant population.

“We know that health is sometimes not a priority for our communities,” said IEIYC organizer Alondra Naves. “This conference aims at providing individuals with the information necessary to better their wellbeing and make sure that the access people receive is done in a dignified manner.”

The IEIYC is asking for those seeking enrollment services to

bring a form of identification, proof of address, and tax forms.

Workshop topics will range from nutritional tips, to diet information, and community and ethnic coexistence (Latino and African American solidarity). In addition, MediCal enrollment will be done onsite.

The Conference is free to the community. For more information, contact Dianey Murillo at (951) 742-1848 and Mitzie Perez at (909) 702-9297.

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25th annual San Bernardino County Education Medal of Honor nominees announced

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By Yazmin Alvarez

hirty-five individuals, groups and businesses from throughout the Inland area have been nominated for the 25th annual San Bernardino County Education Medal of Honor in recognition of their outstanding contributions to public education.

Out of the 35 nominated, six will be chosen to receive the Education Medal of Honor. Recipients will be announced and recognized at a ceremony and banquet April 28 at the Sierra Lakes Country Club in Fontana, according to a county schools news release.

Nominations for the Education Medal of Honor were made in six categories: Volunteer in Action/Community Volunteer; Volunteer in Action/ Service Group; Partners in Education/Small Business or Franchise; Partners in Education/ Corporation or Government Agency; Excellence in Education/Education Professional; and Excellence in Education/Student Alumni.

The Education Medal of Honor program is sponsored by the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, the County School Boards Association and the County Communicators Network. School public relations professionals in Riverside County are judging this year’s entries.

Scholarship Federation advisor at Los Osos High, Excellence in Education/Education Professional Chino Valley Unified School District — Lisa Lista, teacher, Excellence in Education/Education Professional; Robert Mount, teacher at Ruben Ayala High, Excellence in Education/Education Professional; Kevin Russell, teacher at Ruben Ayala High, Excellence in Education/Education Professional

Colton Joint Unified School District — Bertha Arreguin, director III of Language Support Services, Excellence in Education/Education Professional; City Colton, Partners in of Education/Corporation or Government Agency; Mirza AndradeMartinez, mental health specialist for Mental Health Systems Central Valley Prevention Program, Volunteer in Action/Service Group; Susie Garcia-Torres, parent volunteer at Walter Zimmerman Elementary, Volunteer in Action/Community Volunteer

Colton-Redlands-Yucaipa Regional Occupational Program — Laura Bowden, K16 coordinator for ESRI, Partners in Education/Corporation or Government Agency; Conrad Calbes and David Jaffe, recreational coordinators for Redlands Community Hospital, Partners in Education/Corporation or Government Agency; Anita Nava, office manager of Allstate Insurance Co., Partners in Education/Small Business or Franchise; Cherie Towers, director of volunteer services at Redlands Community Hospital, Partners in Education/Corporation or Government Agency; Ross Veckey, agency owner of Farmers Insurance, Partners in Education/Small Business or Franchise

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Dr. Richard Hart, president of Loma Linda University Health, San Bernardino County Education Medal of Honor Partners in Education/Corporation or Government Agency Nominee

trict, Partners in Education/Corporation or Government Agency

Rialto Unified School District — Dr. Cuauhtémoc Avila, superintendent, Excellence in Education/Education Professional; Lea Michelle Cash, president and CEO of The Brightest Star, Inc., Volunteer in Action/Service Group

Chaffey Joint Union High School District — Josh Atkinson, student at Los Osos High School, Volunteer in Action/Community Volunteer; Jennifer Nicastro, English teacher and California

Etiwanda School District — Cucamonga Valley Water Dis-

San Bernardino City Unified School District — Assistance League of San Bernardino, Volunteer in Action/Service Group; Erin Freeman, program facilitator and ASB director at Serrano Middle, Excellence in Education/Education Professional; Ray Gallardo, vice principal at Arroyo Valley High, Excellence in Education/Education Professional; Dr. Richard Hart, president of Loma Linda University Health, Partners in Education/Corporation or Government Agency; James McGarry and CR Tetlock, teachers

he San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education welcomed two new student members, who were appointed to represent the more than 51,000 students who attend school in the District.

The idea to create the student board member positions was born out of a desire to include students in the decisions that impact them. The new, student Board members are also active participants in Superintendent Dr. Dale Marsden’s Student Advisory Council, which includes representatives from all District high schools.

Marsden believes that adding student voices to the ongoing dialogue with stakeholders will make for richer, more inclusive decisions.

“Our goal is to establish clear communication and promote student voice in our decision making,” Marsden said. “It’s really a win-win because students have an opportunity to give their input while also learning about local gover-

nance.”

The student Board members will serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Education.

Cajon High School senior Benjamin Montelongo, 18, is excited to be a voice for fellow students, a role he views as his civic duty.

“I’m very aware that this is my civic responsibility as a student,” Benjamin said. “The policies that the Board of Education is formulating directly affect the future of students in our community. For me, it’s about giving a voice to the voiceless.”

Benjamin, who will major in political science in college and has his goals set on holding public office, hopes to use his term on the Board to encourage fellow students to take leadership positions.

“If I don’t step up to be a student leader, I’m letting someone else speak for me,” Benjamin said. “I want other students to realize that they have a voice and their voice

matters.”

Senior Danielle Candray, who attends San Gorgonio High School, is the second student Board member. Both Danielle and Benjamin will serve one-year terms.

Those who are part of the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council, like Pacific High School junior Cordon Phillips, have strong opinions and are ready to voice them.

These students are already participating in the decision-making process by helping the District develop a Board policy aimed at reducing the number of students who are cited or arrested.

Cordon, who examined four years of student suspension data along with Pacific High senior Anastasia Power, was encouraged by the significant drop in student suspensions.

The number of District students suspended from school has been nearly cut in half since the 2010–2011 school year, when 6,347 students were suspended, compared to

—Nominees for the 25th annual San Bernardino County Education Medal of Honor are:

Alta Loma School District — Judith Bach, assistant principal at Vineyard Junior High, Excellence in Education/Education Professional

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Dr. Cuauhtémoc Avila, Rialto Unified School District Superintendent, San Bernardino County Education Medal of Honor Excellence in Education/Education Professional Nominee

and coaches, Excellence in Education/Education Professional; Elizabeth Resmi Kackery, program specialist, Excellence in Education/Education Professional; Thinkwise Credit Union, Partners in Education/Small Business or Franchise; Jesse Venegas, teacher at Arroyo Valley High School, Excellence in Education/Student Alumni; Dina Walker, president and CEO of BLU Foundation, Volunteer in Action/Service Group; Brian Willemse, program specialist and Common Core demonstration teacher, Excellence in Education/Education Professional

San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools — Keynasia Buffong, chair of Inland Empire Alliance of Black School Educators, Volunteer in Action/Service Group; Dr. Jane Guttman, librarian media specialist and teacher, Excellence in Education/Education Professional

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Lea Michelle Cash, president and CEO of The Brightest Star, Inc., San Bernardino County Education Medal of Honor Volunteer in Action/Service Group Nominee

Silver Valley Unified School District — Cynthia Anderson, kindergarten teacher at Newberry Springs Elementary, Excellence in Education/Education Professional; Danica Darden, volunteer at Fort Irwin Middle School, Volunteer in Action/Community Volunteer

Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District — Angie Nett, human resources manager for Sorensen Engineering, Partners in Education/Corporation or Government Agency; Travis Paye and team, captain of Cal Fire San Bernardino Unit-Station 552 – Crafton Hills, Partners in Education/Corporation or Government Agency; Jane Smith, Board of Education member, Excellence in Education/Education Professional.

SBCUSD Welcomes Two New Student Board Members 3,568 in the 2014–2015 school year.

“It’s a big decrease,” Cordon

said. “But it does seem that the suspension numbers are still high.”

Inland Empire Community Newspapers • March 24, 2016 • Page A9

Thelma Camacho former band mate Kenny Rogers to bid farewell 10 miles from her

Photo Courtesy/CBS Thelma Camacho in 1967 with First Edition on Smothers Brothers TV show. Back row (Left) Tom and Dick Smothers; Ricardo Montalbon; Diahann Carroll; Pat Paulson. Front Left: Terry Williams, Kenny Rogers; Camacho; Mike Settle and Mickey Jones.

Courtesy Photo Thelma Camacho pictured at jewelry shop in San Diego's Spanish Village.

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enny Rogers has sold 120 million records in his long county music hall of fame career. Those sales are more when counting those produced with Thelma Camacho.

Rogers is retiring after 60 years of performing when he finishes his Final World Tour this summer. One of those stops is in June at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, ten miles from where Camacho now makes custom jewelry in her store in San Diego's Spanish Village District.

Camacho was 18-years-old in 1967 when she shared lead vocals with Rogers, Terry Williams and Mike Settle in The First Edition.

Camacho was already a well polished performer who had no street savvy when compared to the well spoken, 28-year-old Rogers who was still maintaining a geeky stage image comprised of a suit, tie and traditional stand-up bass guitar.

Camacho remained with Kenny Rogers and The First Edition for its first two years and first three albums. She is credited with penning six songs and sang solo on five others. She bravely sang solo at the groups's first TV appearance on the Smothers Brothers Show. Her image did not fit the "get high" lyrics of the era but she came in handy because of her professional style. Critics wrote that Camacho's skill and appearance opened doors that would not

have been opened for The First Edition without her.

Talking by phone from her shop in Studio 37 at Balboa Park, Camacho said she did not know that Rogers was on his farewell tour and did not know if she could attend his Del Mar date. Camacho said she has not talked with Rogers in 25 years. "I wouldn't mind seeing him but I'm running a business, too. It just depends. I want him to know that I wish him the best. He is a talented person who had a knack of picking hit songs. I don't know how that would play out if I went backstage to see him." She was not able to visit Rogers in 2013 when he performed in Encinitas.

By the time Camacho joined The First Edition she had a impressive resume, but not one conducive of a rock star. At 15, she was getting curtain calls at the Starlight Theatre as the female lead in classics like "The King and I" and could sing to Strauss and Verdi. She sang opera's in Italian at the Balboa Bowl and studied drama. She was Miss Teenage San Diego and was third runner up in the 1964 Miss Teenage America Pageant. When other 12-year-olds were baby sitting, Camacho was making money singing at weddings.

She does not remember a lot from that era and nearly all of her awards and keepsakes were lost while she and her husband (Robert Ivie) lived in Germany.

"I do have articles that my mother kept." Camacho said she no longer desires to perform and will probably never perform again.

"Some people need that. I never did. I preferred to sing in the studio. What could be overwhelming was to perform in front of a sea of 60,000 people whose faces you could not see. Appearing on TV never bothered me."

Camacho later signed with Casablanca Records in 1980 and produced a self-titled album. She recorded a catchy single entitled "I Came A Long Way To Be With You" but no information could be found about either. In 2013, Camacho told IECN that she still held some business interest in The First Edition brand.

She recalled taking a "left turn" away from singing opera because she wanted to sing "young peo-

ple's music." Her mother was always her manager before she entered the big business of making records. "Kenny put a lot of pressure on us and I didn't understand the politics involved. I just wanted to be pointed in the right direction and start singing. It was still a time when girls were patted on the head and told to be good little girls." Before joining the First Edition, she was a member of the Young Americans, The Kids Next Door, and the New Christy Minstrels.

Camacho was considered one of the first classical singers to transition into pop music, making for an interesting mesh with Rogers since he was fusing jazz and folk to rock music. Rogers was perhaps able to successfully move on to country rock because he was born and raised in Texas.

"Now there is a lot of classically trained rock singers. Not back then. If you can sing classically, you can sing any style," said Camacho. She respected colleagues like Janis Joplin and Jim Hendrix, but The First Edition did not

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suit the Woodstock Pop Festival selection committee. "We were crossover artists."

Camacho returned to her hometown of National City with the The First Edition in 1968. "My father was running for city council and we came to sing. It was a big show. Maybe 60,000 people.

No. I was not nervous." Her father, Joseph Camacho did win the election. Camacho said she is sometimes asked about her past and welcomes such conversation.

"That was a long time ago and they were much different years."

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IE 66ers purchase 3,000 SB Strong pins from Indian Springs High

Photos courtesy SBCUSD

The Inland Empire 66ers Dance Team purchased 3,000 SB Strong pins manufactured by Indian Springs High School Machining and Manufacturing Academy of the San Bernardino City Unified School District. A $3,000 check was presented to the students and staff for the first 1,000 pins on Friday, March 11. Over 150 students are involved in the manufacture of the pins that represent a community united.

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n the aftermath of the December 2 terrorist attack in San Bernardino that killed 14 and wounded 22 the outpouring of support from within and outside the community was immeasurable. Most recently that show of support came from the San Bernardino City Unified School District - students at Indian Springs High School Machining and Manufacturing Academy in San Bernardino.

Students designed and manufactured SB Strong pins, of which the Inland Empire 66ers Dance Team bought 3,000. On

Friday, Mar. 11 the 66ers celebrated the first 1,000 pins purchased with a $3,000 check presentation by the Dance Team. Proceeds from the sale of the pins will go to aid the families of the 14 people killed and reinvested in the academy.

“The pins are another example of how we are making hope happen in San Bernardino,” SBCUSD Superintendent Dr. Dale Marsden said. “The students in the Indian Springs Manufacturing and Machining Academy are not only learning a valuable skill, they are giving back to the San Bernardino community.”

According to Indian Springs High Principal Dr. Alan Kay the

idea to manufacture the pins was sparked through a conversation between him and SBCUSD Superintendent Dr. Dale Marsden. While on a tour with city officials and news media of the Inland Regional Center, the two men noticed a lapel pin worn by a staff member. It was suggested that the school explore the possibility of manufacturing similar SB Strong pins.

“I made a phone call to the machining instructor and twenty minutes later I received an email with two different designs,” Kay said about the enthusiasm of the project. Over 150 students continue to be eagerly involved in the manufacture, from assembly

to the gold paint and inlay.

“This is a great way for Indian Springs High School to place their mark in some way and to be part of something bigger,” Kay said. “When students feel not only a commitment to their school, but to the community and the region, they’re more likely to give back in the future.”

Indian Springs senior Paulino Jacquez, 18, designed the plastic pins last year but never imagined the school would be manufacturing them by the thousands.

“When I found out how many people are buying them, that’s when I realized that this is pretty

important,” Paulino said.

“We’ve been making them and selling them so fast that I don’t even have my own pin.”

The pins will be worn by the 66ers Dance Team and distributed to the public during their events.

“The students realized that people experienced tragedy and realized a rallying cry that the community needs to come together as a united front,” Kay said. “This is one example of Indian Springs High School being at the forefront and leading the (school) district to success.”

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Kona Ice business based on charity customers to customize their dessert, including wild flavors such as pickle and tigers blood.

According to Melzer the system allows her to serve hundreds of patrons an hour.

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ust in time for summer, Ronda Melzer is gearing up to launch her shaved ice truck business, Kona Ice. The franchise known across the country is meandering its way into the Inland Empire with franchises in Rialto, Redlands and Melzer’s new territory in the north-end of San Bernardino.

“I was inspired by my cousin’s business in Rialto, and as I learned more about the brand, the more I saw that it was family-focused and gives back to the community,” Melzer, a single mother of 3 said.

She will be partnering with schools and non-profit organiza-

Melzer’s Kona Ice truck is also available for corporate functions, private birthday parties, and local sports tournaments. For more information and to partner with Ronda for “Kona Days,” please call her at (909) 714-8019.

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Ronda Melzer is eager to launch her business that is rooted in charitable donations to the community it serves. She will be serving shaved ice throughout the north-end of San Bernardino.

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mother and boyfriend on-board to make this a true family venture.

Melzer is currently working with Cajon high school to appear at football games, and the major event will be at the school’s homecoming event in June.

tions in the north-end to host “Kona Days,” whereby a portion of Melzer’s on-site sales will be donated directly to the participating organization to use at their discretion. Nationwide the franchise has donated an estimated $35 million to non-profit organizations.

“I’m excited to be a part of this charitable business model and having the opportunity to give back to the kids,” Melzer, of Fontana, said. “I’ve always been deeply rooted in the community and this serves me well.”

The colorful truck is unlike the traditional ice cream truck models in that it is dedicated entirely to a tropical theme. It features a self-serve flavor wave that allows

Photo Courtesy/Kona Ice

Ronda Melzer of Fontana is preparing to launch her shaved ice truck business, Kona Ice, in the north-end of San Bernardino. She will be partnering with schools and non-profit organizations for “Kona Days” in which a portion of the truck’s on-site sales will be donated to the participating organization to use at its discretion.