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

Vol 11, NO. 46

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Gloria’s Corner and Words To Think About

Heat wave expected: Cool centers open in Redlands

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Temperatures are expected to break triple digits this week and Redlands has opened their cooling centers to help residents beat the heat.

National Weather Service has ters. issued an ‘extreme heat alert’ for “Heat impacts are most likely ith triple-digit temper- the region, prompting Inland cities, including atures expected over Empire Heat, cont. on next pg. the next few days, The Redlands, to activate cooling cen-

By Yazmin Alvarez

Little Caesars Love Kitchen rolls into Redlands to help feed the hungry

Colton Nighthawks travel baseball team earns trip to Connie Mack World Series

he Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley will have a fundraising day at Fiesta Village (1405 E. Washington, Colton) on Saturday, August 6th from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Visit www.hssbv.org to download and print a flyer or stop by the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley (374 W Orange Show Lane, San Bernardino). When you bring the flyer with you to Fiesta Village on August 1st you will receive an all-access pass for only $16.95 (regular pricing over $20)! In addition to the discount, the HSSBV will also get 20% of each admission ticket. Your all-access pass includes unlimited race cars, amusement rides, mini-golf, roller skating and waterslides.

Save money on a day of fun for the family and help the HSSBV help animals at the same time!

For more information on this fundraiser visits www.hssbv.org or call 909-386-1400 ext. 224.

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Hungry bellies filled up on freshly baked pizza Sunday when the Little Caesars Love Kitchen rolled into town making a stop at the Salvation Army in Redlands.

By Yazmin Alvarez

ungry bellies filled up on pizza Sunday in Redlands thanks to The Little Caesars Love Kitchen.

The kitchen on wheels rolled into

the Salvation Army on Alta Street around noon to provide freshly baked pies for dozens of families and those in need.

“It’s comforting to see so many people have a warm meal,” said Salvation Army Major Mario

Reyes. “For some, this might be their only meal for the day.”

The Love Kitchen partnered with the Salvation Army as one of its several locations to provide for Kitchen, cont. on next pg.

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Tips on how to beat the heat

Stay cool • Stay in air-conditioned buildings.

•Find an air-conditioned Cooling Center open to the public by dialing the United Way’s toll-free resource telephone line at 2-1-1, or online at http://211sb.org/cooling-centers • Do not rely on a fan as your primary cooling device.

• Limit outdoor activity, especially midday when it is the hottest Heat, cont. from front

for the deserts, Inland Empire and mountains below 6,000 feet,” according to the National Weather Service.

High’s are expected in the 100’s in Redlands and surrounding communities through Sunday, and as temperatures rise, the Redlands Community Center, Community Senior Center and Joslyn Senior Center are designated Cool Centers.

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those in the community. Granola bars, fruits, cookies and drinks were also available for those stopping by for some lunch.

Employees from an area Little Caesars location volunteered to help churn out the 50 pizza pies from the big-rig-style kitchen, making more than 160 cheesy slices available to feed every hungry stomach that stopped by. The pizza was baked inside the truck and served out of a window, foodtruck style.

“We know that it’s important to reach out to the communities where we do business and help make a difference,” said David Scrivano, president and CEO of Little Caesars Inc., in a news release. “As a family company, we are proud to work together with our local franchisees and company-owned stores to coordinate the vehicle, staff and food and to be there for the people in Redlands who need assistance.”

The food and labor costs for the Love Kitchen are donated by local

part of the day, and avoid direct sunlight.

and don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink.

• Take cool showers or baths to lower your body temperature.

• Avoid alcohol or liquids containing high amounts of sugar.

• Wear loose, lightweight, lightcolored clothing.

• Check on at-risk friends, family and neighbors at least twice a day.

Stay hydrated • Drink water more than usual

Cool Centers also offer various programs and activities to enjoy while taking shade.

Cool Center activities include: puzzles, cards and games, craft and exercise classes, and more. All activities are free.

Redlands city officials are encouraging community members to enjoy the day away from their high temperature homes and head over to one of the following facilities: Joslyn Senior Center 21 Grant St. Hours of operation: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Little Caesars franchise owners.

The Little Caesars Love Kitchen has fed more than three million people in 48 states and four Canadian provinces. It has also responded to disasters such as

• Drink from two to four cups of water every hour while working • Make sure your family, friends and neighbors are drinking enough water.

~County Department of Public Health Redlands Community Senior Center 111 W. Lugonia Hours of operation: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Redlands Community Center 111 W. Lugonia Hours of operation: Monday–Friday, 2-9 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m..- 5 p.m.

To learn more about the centers or activities, call 909-798-7572 or 909-798-7550.

tornadoes and hurricanes, as well as the site of the World Trade Center attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, and the 1995 Federal Building bombing in Oklahoma City, the news release stated.

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ets and reservations call: 909.873.8514 or visit: www.rialtocommunityplayers.com Part of a community's health is the availability of the arts to the public and it is important to support homegrown community arts.

By the way auditions are July 12 and 13 for the September production of Lend Me A Tenor.

Gloria Macias Harrison

New Chancellor: The California Community College Board of Governors announced this week the unanimous selection of Long Beach Community College District Superintendent-President Eloy Ortiz Oakley, a nationally known innovator in public education, as the next Chancellor of the 113 community college system that serves 2.1 million students. During his 13 year tenure as President of Long Beach Community College District, Oakley helped form the nationally recognized Long Beach Promise, a collaboration of K-12 and the community college faculty and administration to form pathways for student to follow as they progress from one educational institution to the next. The Long Beach Promise has inspired similar programs in California and nationally. Locally the Valley Bound program at San Bernardino Valley College is similar. Congratulations to the new Chancellor.

Thursday, July 28 - Sunday, July 31 - the Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival presents Oklahoma! at 8:15 p.m. at the Bowl, 25 Grant Street. This American favorite musical returns to the Redlands Bowl after a 40 years absence. The cowboy pursuing farm girl storyline with singing and dancing makes this musical fun and full of romance. Featured are such classics as "Oh What a Beautiful Mornin", "The Surrey with the Fringe on Top" and the title song, "Oklahoma". A public Dress Rehearsal performance is slated for 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26. For information call: 909.793.7316

Saturday, July 23 & Saturday, July 30 - the Children's Summer Music Festival Workshops for Children ages 4 - 12 from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the Community Center, 111 W. Lugonia Ave. Redlands. Symphony for Kids with Frank Fetta is on July 23 and Nathan Prince, Director/Producer and Steven Simons, Producer: Oklahoma on July 30. No admission is charged. For information call: 909.793.7316

Tuesday, July 26 - the Children's Summer Music Festival Workshops for Children ages 4 13 from 3:00 to 3:45 p.m. at Mission Gables Bowl House, 168 S. Eureka Street, Redlands. SingTheater and Workshops: Along with Ana Gonzalez & Friends will delight children with July 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, a Latin American sing and dance 29, 30 & 31 the Rialto Community along experience. For information Players will present Little Shop of call: 909.793.7316 Horrors at the Sandra R. Courtney Playhouse, 150 East San Thursday, July 22nd - SaturBernardino Ave., Rialto. This de- day, August 6th - Junior Univerlightful and campy musical (book sity Musical Theatre presents & lyrics by Howard Ashman and Sleeping Beauty, an original adapmusic by Alan Menken) is based tation with music and lyrics by the 1960's cult horror film in William R. Dixon. This is the 54th which a nerdy florist cultivates a season of the community musical Venus fly trap plant that grows so theatre staged at Roosevelt Bowl, big it devours everything in it’s 1001 E. Highland Ave., San path. The musical is directed by Bernardino. For ticket information Cameron Harris. Show times are call: 909.889.0833 or lookup JunFriday and Saturday - 8p.m. and ior University Musical Theatre on Sunday matinee - 2 p.m. For tick-

Facebook for discounts and more information. This is a wonderful tradition kept alive by talented and very professional people.

Save the Date:

Inland Empire Community Newspapers • July 21, 2016 • Page A3 Lower Commons. There will be concession stands and concert goers are welcome to bring picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs. information email For news@csusb.edu or call: Joe Gutierrez at 909.537.5007

Thursday, July 28 - the John M. Pfau Library of California State University San Bernardino presents Free Summer Movie Series featuring Allegiant at 8 p.m. on South Library Lawn. This free event will have food, snacks and refreshments available for purchase. Attendee may park free in lots D & C and are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs. For information contact Iwona Contreras at 909.537.3447 or Friday, July 22 - the Redlands icontrer@csusb.edu Bowl Summer Music Festival presents The Redlands Sym- Friday, July 29 - Colton Comphony Orchestra: Strings with munity Services presents Movies Zing conducted by Frank Feta at In The Park featuring Aladdin at 8:15 p.m. at the Bowl, 25 Grant Fleming Park, 525 La Cadena Street. The Redlands Symphony Drive. The movie is shown around performs Benjamin Britten's Sim- 8:15 p.m. but attendees are encourple Symphony and Tchaikovsky's aged to arrive early and bring blanSerenade. Featured will be Oboist kets and chairs. This free family Claire Brazeau performing Ennio oriented event will also have game Morricone's Gabriel's Oboe from crafts and food for sale. For inforthe 1986 movie The Mission and mation call: 909.370.6153 Cimarosa's Oboe Concerto. For information on this concert and the Friday, July 29 - the San Bernardino County Museum Assoseason call: 909.793.7316 ciation present the Alfred HitchSaturday, July 23 - Rialto Com- cock classic, The Birds, from 7:00 munity Services presents Oldies to 10:30 p.m. at the Museum ambut Goodies Concert & Car phitheater, 2024 Orange Tree Show in the Park featuring Suzie Lane, Redlands. This adult only & the Cruisers at Rialto Park, 197 event will feature a cash bar with E. San Bernardino Ave. Activities aptly named cocktails, DJ enterstart early with movie showing at tainment, ornithology arts & crafts 8 p.m. The public is encouraged to and the museum's renowned oolobring blankets and chairs. This gist Wilson C. Hanna's bird egg family friendly event will have collection will be on display. Mugames, crafts and food vendors seum members are free with a available. For information call: small $5 dollar fee for non-members. Attendees are advised to 909.421.4949 bring a pillow or stadium seat and Saturday, July 23 - The San enjoy the free popcorn. For inforvisit: Bernardino Library presents a sto- mation rytelling adventure, "The Tortoise www.sbcounty.gov/museum/cal& The Hare--In Space" at 3 p.m. endar or call: 909.798.8608 at the Feldheym Central Library, 555 W. 6th Street. Using balloons Saturday, July 30 - Colton and audience volunteers, Annie Community Services presents Banannie leads this goofy adven- Dive-In Movies featuring Cloudy ture with her signature Balloon with a Chance of Meatballs from Storyteller style and giant 6-foot 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Gonzales finale. For information call: Community Center, 670 Colton Ave. This event has a $2 fee and 909.381.8238 space is limited so come early. All Sunday, July 24 - Colton Com- movies are rated PG and particimunity Services presents Con- pants can enjoy swimming and certs in the Park featuring Sok splashing in the pool while watchMunky from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at ing a movie. For information call: Fleming Park, 525 N. La Cadena 909.370.6153 Drive. This free event will have games, contests, a Kids Zone and Saturday, July 30 - Rialto Comfood vendors. For information munity Services presents Inside Out Movie Night and Neon Pool call: 909.370.6153 Party at Tom Sawyer Park; 152 E. Wednesday, July 27 - Cal State San Bernardino Ave. Activities San Bernardino presents Free start around 6:00 p.m. with movie Summer Wednesday Concert showing at 8:00 p.m. The public is Series featuring Desperado, the encouraged to bring blankets and Los Angeles based Eagles Tribute chairs to this event, which will band from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the have games, crafts and food venFriday, July 22 - Colton Community Services presents Movies in the Park featuring The Good Dinosaur at the Rich Dauer Park, 955 Torrey Pine Drive. The movie is shown around 8:15 p.m. but attendees are encouraged to come early and bring blankets and chairs. This family friendly event will have games, crafts and food for sale. For information call: 909.370.6153

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Sunday, July 31 - Colton Community Services presents Concerts In The Park featuring Midnite Cruzers from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at Fleming Park, 525 La Cadena Park. This free family event has a Low Rider Bicycle Show, games, contests, Kids Zone and food vendors. For information call: 909.370.6153

Monday, August 1 - the San Bernardino Library presents "The Tortoise & The Hare--In Space" at the Rowe Branch Library, 108 E. Marshall Blvd. at 6 p.m. Using balloons and audience volunteers, Annie Banannie leads this goofy adventure with her signature Balloon storytelling style and a 6-foot balloon finale. For information call 909.381.8238

Sunday, August 7 - Colton Community Services presents Concerts In The Park featuring Mariachi Halcones de Jalisco from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at Fleming Park, 525 N. La Cadena Drive.

This free community event will have games, contests, Kids Zone, and craft and food vendors. For information call: 909.370.6153

Saturday, August 13 - Colton Community Services presents Dive-In Movies featuring Big Miracle from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Gonzales Community Center, 670 Colton Ave. This event has a $2 fee and the space is limited so came early. All movies are rated PG and participants can enjoy swimming and splashing in the pool while watching a movie. For information call: 909.370.6153

Favorite Quote: "Genuine tolerance does not mean ignoring differences as if differences made no difference. Genuine tolerance means engaging differences with a bond of civility and respect."

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ROUTE 66 CRUISIN’ REUNION® Ready to accept vehicle registrations for the 2016 event

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he Route 66 Cruisin’ Reunion®, powered by the Greater Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau, has announced early vehicle registration is now open but limited to the first 1,800 approved vehicles and motorcycles from 1900 – 1975. Vehicle pre-registration fees are only $50 per vehicle if made on or before July

31, then the price increases to $60 per vehicle from August 1 – August 31. For complete rules and regulations plus the vehicle entry form visit www.Route66CruisinReunion.com or call 800.867.8366.

The public is invited to attend the 4th Annual Route 66 Cruisin’ Reunion®, a three day Cruisin’ Classic Car Show scheduled for

September 16-18, 2016. Come as a family, food or retail vendor, bring your classic car, or come to stroll along the historic tree lined Euclid Avenue to admire the beauty of these fabulous vehicles from yesteryear.

This annual event, held on the third weekend in September, is free to the public and encompasses approximately twenty two

city blocks with cars and hot rods parking and cruisin’ for three days along the streets of downtown Ontario, California. This family friendly event is located on Euclid Avenue and the downtown streets near the City of Ontario Town Square, Ovitt Family Community Library, and Ontario City Hall located at 303 East “B” Street, Ontario, CA 91764. Last

year The Route 66 Cruisin’ Reunion proved to be a huge success with over 200,000 car enthusiasts and spectators. Get ready to rumble Southern California – the Route 66 Cruisin’ Reunion will be coming to town this fall!

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And don’t forget to bring a picnic, some lawn chairs and a blanket. Don’t worry about popping popcorn, the museum has you covered and offers a freshly popped bag for free.

Movies at the Museum are sponsored by the Museum Association.

By Yazmin Alvarez

Date night at the County Museum: “The Birds”

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ant to go on a date?

Then head on over to the San Bernardino County Museum for the next installment of ‘Movies at the Museum!’

Set for Friday, July 29 from 7 to 10 p.m., this big screen feature is for adults only so plan to leave the kids at home, with a sitter or the dog (kidding)... sort of…

But really, how does watching an epic horror flick under the night sky while sipping cocktails sound?

Tempting, right!? Well make plans for it because the museum’s outdoor amphitheater will screen Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds" … (insert horror movie screeeeam here).

As part of the event, guests can enjoy aptly-named cocktails at a cash bar, DJ entertainment, ornithology arts and crafts tomfoolery, and bird-stalking photo ops.

The museum's renowned Wilson C. Hanna bird egg collection will also be highlighted.

The film starts at 8 p.m.

Participants for this particular movie night must be 18 years or over.

Admission is free for museum members and tickets are $5 for nonmembers.

An RSVP link is on the Museum’s Facebook page, SBCMuseum, and payment can be made at the door the night of the event.

Can’t make it out for the adult only night?

No biggie.

Wrangle up the kiddos for the remainder of the series as the Princess Bride screens August 5 followed by Robots August 19.

Both features are rated PG and begin at 7 p.m.

The Birds — a 1963 American horror film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, loosely based on the 1952 story of the same name by Daphne du Maurier. It focuses on a series of sudden and unexplained violent bird attacks on the people of Bodega Bay, California over the course of a few days.

The film stars Rod Taylor and Tippi Hedren, in her screen debut, supported by Jessica Tandy, Suzanne Pleshette and Veronica Cartwright. The screenplay is by Evan Hunter, who was told by Hitchcock to develop new characters and a more elaborate plot while keeping du Maurier's title and concept of unexplained bird attacks.

The Princess Bride — a 1987 American romantic fantasy adventure comedy film directed and co-produced by Rob Reiner, and starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, and Christopher Guest.

Adapted by William Goldman from his 1973 novel of the same name, it tells the story about a farmhand named Westley, accompanied by befriended companions along the way, who must rescue his true love Princess Buttercup from the odious Prince Humperdinck. The story is presented in the film as a book being read by a grandfather (Peter Falk) to his sick grandson (Fred Savage), thus effectively preserving the novel's narrative style.

Robots — 2005 In a world of sentient robots, striving young inventor Rodney Copperbottom (Ewan McGregor) wants to work for the avuncular Bigweld (Mel Brooks), whose Bigweld Industries makes spare robot parts. But Bigweld has just been deposed as company head by the villainous Phineas T. Ratchet (Greg Kinnear), who wants to make all robots submit to profitable forced upgrades. In this animated adventure, Rodney and his friend Fender (Robin Williams) go underground to fight Ratchet's evil plans.

The San Bernardino County Museum is at 2024 Orange Tree Lane in Redlands.

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I recently picked up a copy of the July 7th issue of El Chicano Weekly, as I often do, and noticed that you were so generous in giving us a large amount of publicity! I want to personally thank you for supporting the activities of Arrowhead United Way as it is important for the community to know the work we are doing.

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The short answer is yes, there is a solution. The long answer will be revealed in countless essays, articles and books.

adopted as our personal credo:

We will be told that someone else — or institution — is to blame: parents, schools, churches, government, the times. However, at the risk of being simplistic, I suggest that if change is to occur, it must begin with every single man, woman and child. What peace, joy and love we all might if we each The racial divide in America has grown far wider since our first black president took office.

It started when any criticism of him got you labeled as a racist by the left. It didn’t matter that your criticism was of his policies, having nothing to do with his race. And then he started speaking out about race, blaming cops when the fault was with an officious black Harvard professor, Henry Louis Gates.

The solution to all the racial division? Elect people not intent on division, pitting one group against another. Teach your children to obey the laws and police orders. Quit looking at yourself as black, white, female, male, rich, poor, union rep or freeman.

Stop being a meddler and perfect yourself with education and attitude change and follow the

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• Acceptance of all differences (racial, religious, cultural, socioeconomic, gender).

• Respect for all authority (from the president to the crossing guard).

• Courage to speak up and take action against those who speak and act like racists, bigots and bullies.

Sometimes all one needs is a gentle reminder of how a person of good character thinks, speaks and behaves.

Susan Radder, Chino

• Compliance with all laws (no matter what you think of them).

President Obama constantly speaks out in favor of blacks for mistreatment by white police, long before the facts are known.

But he remains silent about the horrendous murder rate of young blacks in his hometown, Chicago. It appears that “black lives matter” except when they are being murdered at an incredible rate by other blacks.

Where was his speech to the black community about the 70 percent of black children being raised without a father, which only perpetuates poverty and misery in the black community?

Obama had a unique opportunity to speak to that problem. And he failed miserably.

Harry Komsky, Redondo Beach

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standards of character that are pleasing to people and the society to which you belong.

Without a major conversion to standards, things will not change. Look at history where peace and unity ever prevailed.

Not very encouraging, is it? A leader once said, “I teach them correct principles and they govern themselves.” Worth a try.

It would be interesting to know who is fomenting all the hatred, chaos and division in this country. George Soros and the other progressives, anyone?

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Words to Think About: The Willie Nelson of Alaska

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By G. W. Abersold Ph.D.

teve Hites is an unusual sixty two year old man.

He’s a good friend, a devoted family man, a committed Christian, a doting grandfather, an outdoorsman, an excellent entertainer - I call him the Willie Nelson of Alaska- and a small business owner.

He carries Starbuck’s Coffee in his Mercantile Store, and is the President of a Railroad on the is-

land of St. Kitts in the Caribbean.

I’ve known Steve for about twelve years as an entertainer aboard cruise ships in Skagway, Alaska.

Steve has been a resident of my favorite Alaska city for forty-five years. He grew up in Colorado, and he left Fort Collins right after graduating from High School to go to Skagway. Why? To work on the White Pass railroad. He arrived in Skagway in December 1972.

In 1976 he graduated from Whitworth College in Spokane, Washington with a degree in History, minors in Speech and Theater Arts and Physical Education. He also has teaching credential for high school.

He is an avid outdoorsman, specializing in cross-country skiing, mountaineering and canoeing. But nothing, except God, family and country, comes before his love for railroading. Gayla is his wife and they were married in 1984 (32 years) and have one son, Ryan, and two grandchildren Adelle and Evan.

Steve and Gayla choose to attend Skagway Presbyterian Church, but

attend the Anglican Church when overseas and the Episcopal Church in Seattle when visiting their son and daughter-in-law.

Hites is without a doubt one of the most principled people I’ve ever met. This includes every aspect of life conceivable. His religion, his business life, his patriotism, his compassion, his loved ones. You name it and he expresses it.

In the years I’ve known him, primarily in his entertainment, he projects all the above values. Like Willie Nelson, he says he has played his guitar and sung in every bar in Alaska-for Willie, its Texas.

For those who have been to Juneau, you will get this. He spent some of his early career in the Red Dog Saloon. That’s where the movers and shakers of the Alaskan legislatures used to do business.

In an e-mail interview, he expressed his philosophy of life. I especially admire him for it. He says; “I listen to my customer; work hard and follow the Golden Rule.

I exercise and get lots of rest. It’s important to find a good partner and stay married. I give Gayla a

kiss and tell her every day I love her. I try to think of others as I go through the day, and always thank God for every blessing.”

If you ever cruise to Alaska, at Skagway you can hear Steve. He is an excellent entertainer, playing the guitar, harmonica and singing.

Through narratives and ballad he tells a vivid history of Alaska. Did you know that Sarah Palin grew up in Skagway, and that Donald Trump’s grandfather started the Trump dynasty in Skagway?

Steve is a consummate businessman. Besides the Skagway Mercantile Store and several pieces of property, he is the owner of the Skagway Street Car Company. In 1986 he and Gayla took their life savings and bought three 1920 antique touring vehicles. There they recreated the oldest sightseeing company in Alaska.

By the way, the first such sightseeing tour was started by Martin Itjen. In 1923 Martin took President Warren G. Harding on a short tour during his 3 hour visit to Skagway.

In my opinion, the most creative business venture that Steve has un-

dertaken is the railroad that he and two partners own and operate on the island of St. Kitts in the West Indies.

Where in the wide-world is the island of St. Kitts? First of all, it is better known as St. Christopher and also includes the neighboring island of Nevis.

The capitol of the two islands and the largest port is Basseterre. Large cruise ships can easily dock there.

A road covers the island (St. Kitts) perimeter, but the interior is too steep for habitation.

In 2002 Hites and two partners obtained a long term lease from the Government to operate a small gauge sugar car railroad that can cover the entire island. They transformed the train into a comfortable tourist excursion trip for cruise passengers. In 2003 there were 150,000 cruise passengers. In 2015 there were one million visitors.

The SKSR currently employs 80 Kittitians and often brings down instructors from Skagway.

Steve testifies that the privilege of knowing about a different culture is very humbling.

Amen. Selah. So be it.

three years where pedestrian involved collisions have occurred along with the violations that led to those crashes.

Officers will be looking for traffic offenses made by drivers and pedestrians alike that can lead to life changing injuries. Special attention will be directed toward drivers speeding, making illegal turns, failing to stop for signs and signals, failing to yield to pedestrians in cross walks or any other dangerous violation.

Additionally, enforcement will be taken for observed violations when pedestrians cross the street illegally or fail

to yield to drivers who have the right of way. Pedestrians should cross the street only in marked crosswalks or intersections.

see and yield to the pedestrians too.

This is not the time to be texting or talking on a cell phone.

Make eye contact with drivers as they approach.

Never assume a driver sees you.

Wear bright clothing during the day and reflective materials (or use a flashlight) at night.

Look left-right-left before crossing a street.

Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operations Planned for San Bernardino

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he San Bernardino Police Department will step up pedestrian safety enforcement operations on Thursday, July 21, 2016, with focused enforcement on collision causing factors involving motorists and pedestrians. Routine traffic patrols will focus efforts in trouble spots while special targeted patrols will also be deployed to crackdown on drivers and pedestrians who violate traffic laws meant to protect all roadway users.

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Look out for pedestrians, especially in hard-to-see conditions such as at night or in bad weather.

Slow down and be prepared to stop when turning or entering a crosswalk where pedestrians are likely to be.

Stop at the crosswalk stop line to give drivers in other lanes an opportunity to

Be cautious when backing up – pedestrians, especially young children, can move across your path.

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Be predictable. Follow the rules of the road, cross at crosswalks or intersections, and obey signs and signals.

Walk facing traffic and as far from traffic as possible if there is no sidewalk.

Pay attention to the traffic moving around you.

Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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I.E. Revisited: Torquays Finding Room at the Top

Ron Casdin backstage with Mick Jagger at the Swing Auditorium March 15, 1965.

By Bobby Joe Holman

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~The following is a portion of an article published in the San Bernardino County Sun in 1965 ~

he Torquays, a promising vocal-instrumental group from the Inland Empire, have been signed to record for Colpix records, a division of Columbia-Pictures Corporation.

Their first record release is now being distributed nationally. The songs recorded are “Stolen Moments” and “Image of A Girl”. This record has already hit the Top 40 charts in the Inland Empire.

The Torquays have been organized for three years and have been

featured at numerous teen dances and concerts throughout Southern California.

The group consists of Bill Gifford of San Bernardino, piano; Greg Waitman of Rialto, guitar; Jim Srorler of Rialto, drums; Skip Moshier of Rialto, bass, saxophone and flute; and Ron Casdin of San Bernardino, the leader of the group who plays guitar and is the featured vocalist. ~San Bernardino County Sun 1965 Fast forward 50 years later...With both of our busy schedules calling, I was still able to meet with Ron Casdin the originator and leader of The Torquays who also opened for The Stones at the Swing Audito-

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rium on March 15, 1965 for lunch at Denny's on Highland right across from Perris Hill Park in San Bernardino.

Ron helped clear up some questions I had about who was actually on the bill of the Stones concert, what was it like opening for the Stones and how were they received and treated by the Stones?

Ron said that there were actually three local bands that opened the show. The Birds then took stage and played a set, with The Rolling Stones then taking center stage and closing the show!

His take on opening for the Stones, was the same as Wayne Gondos of Those Bushman, "The screaming was almost unbearable,

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The Torquays on stage in 1965. you couldn't see anything past the stage because of the bright lights in your face, and it was very hot!"

As for how they were received and treated by the Stones? He said, "They were very friendly and polite, especially Mick Jagger!"

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Worsley to re-establish Instrumental Music program at Valley College

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San Bernardino Valley College Music professor Margaret Worsley .

Worsley, who has also taught musical instrument courses at Riverside Community College, Chaffey College, Mt. San Antonio College, and Fullerton College, recently formed the Summer Band Program to amass more participation from Valley College and high school students. She believes with time, Valley College will be able to “hang with the big boys” of college ensembles.

Worsley explained she is currently developing curriculum for the program and seeking finances for instruments through donations and fundraising efforts.

"This will be no easy feat, as none of our former repertoire (music) or instruments remain, and starting from scratch isn't cheap," Worsley said in a written statement. "But, we've got to begin somewhere, and a Summer Band seems as good a place as any.”

According to Worsley, about a dozen students, mostly from Colton High School, are participating in the summer program.

The students are going over fundamentals such as rudiments, scales, rhythms, and sight-reading.

Worsley said she intends to follow an “American music program”--involving lessons of United States history into the musical curriculum. “Music is integral to culture and history,” said Worsley.

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The lack of an instrument program also hinders those individuals who are low income that may not be able to afford to travel to other campuses.

“It’s important that we keep the facet of music going for our community,” she said. “Music is essential to good human interaction and work ethic. This program will have the potential to retain local students, most of which are selfdriven, critical thinkers, and creative.”

Worsley’s own experience in a two-week summer instrument and band camp led to her being recruited by Cal State Fullerton’s ensemble and receiving multiple

scholarships.

Worsley believes with the right structure, many of these students can receive the same through Valley’s program.

“Most of these students are willing to learn and listen,” Worsley explained. “They are thirsty for knowledge. If we start a collaborative effort, this can become a great thing.”

The Summer Band rehearses on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 to 5 p.m. For information on how to participate in the instrumental music program or Summer Band, email Margaret Worsley at mworsley@valleycollege.edu.

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Arrowhead United Way seeks donations for annual School Supply Drive

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arrowhead united Way is seeking donations of school supplies to help fill backpacks for students in the inland empire. the organization’s annual School Supply drive is going on now and donations can be made through July 25.

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By Yazmin Alvarez

rrowhead United Way is reaching out to the community to help local

youth start the new school year fully prepared.

The volunteer driven organization is currently hosting its annual School Supply Drive in

support of education and providing for disadvantaged students in the Inland Empire.

In order to provide for students, the organization is in need of

SBVC holds week-long Cyber Camp

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Students receiving instruction during the air Force association’s cyber camp at San Bernardino Valley College last week.

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he Air Force Association (AFA) hosted a week long cyber camp at San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) last week.

SBVC cyber security students and faculty instructed approxi-

mately 50 students from the region on cyber ethics, online safety, and other fundamental principles. Students received CyberCamp kits that included instruction modules, demonstration software, and competition software.

“SBVC is, through its faculty, helping to make the Inland Empire a center of high technology

defense,” Chancellor Bruce Baron said in a press release. “Dr. Roger Powell, the organizer and principal instructor of the camp, is one of the college’s top computer science and information technology professors. His cybersecurity program at SBVC has been recognized by CSU San Bernardino as well.”

monetary donations to help with the purchase 800 backpacks filled with school supplies.

“Today, 1 in 4 children in the Inland Empire are living in poverty and do not have the necessary school supplies to be successful in school,” according to the organization’s news release.

“Whether you decide to donate $5, $25, or $100, collectively we can make an impact.”

While monetary donations are needed, the organization is also accepting school supplies to help fill the backpacks.

Donations needed include: #2 pencils, pens, markers, colored pencils, crayons, highlighters, pencil sharpeners, erasers, 3-ring binders, loose leaf paper, spiral notebooks, dividers, pocket folders, rulers, blunt tip scissors, glue sticks and index cards.

Donations will be accepted through July 25.

Text “UWSchoolDrive” to 71777 to give through your mobile device, or mail checks made payable to Arrowhead United Way to 646 North D Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401.

Monetary donations and school supplies can be dropped off at the Arrowhead United Way office from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

For more information email Sheikah@ahuw.org.

Arrowhead United Way School Supply Drive Now through July 25

• Text “UWSchoolDrive” to 71777 to give through your mobile device.

• Make checks made payable to: Arrowhead United Way to 646 North D Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401.

• Donations can be dropped off at the Arrowhead United Way office from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Inland Empire Community Newspapers • July 21, 2016 • Page A9

Barnum and Bailey to debut ‘Out of This World’ production at Citizens Business Bank Arena

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ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey will blast off its newest production, out of this World July 22-26 at the citizens Business Bank arena in ontario.

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By Yazmin Alvarez

eady for lift off in 3-21...

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey will blast off on an intergalactic adventure as it presents its newest show, Out of This World.

Debuting at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario July 22- 26, the all-new, immersive production launches never-before-seen at the circus elements including an interactive, actionpacked storyline filled with space-age family fun and tech-

nology.

Audiences will join the Circus Space Fleet and embark on a heroic mission of good versus evil to seek out the most spectacular circus stars in the galaxy and bring them back to Earth. While on the mission, the fleet will travel through interstellar worlds of sand, water, fire and ice, transporting families through a cosmic voyage as thrill skaters, gravitydefying acrobats, animals and clowns display artistic athleticism.

Acts will transition from floor to air to ice, a feat never before done in Ringling Bros. history,

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out of this World, ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s newest production runs July 22-26 at the citizens Business Bank arena in ontario. the new show will launch audiences on an intergalactic mission to find the best circus stars in the galaxy. according to a company news release.

“As we unveil Out Of This World, a show unlike anything experienced before, we are launching our iconic brand into the future,” said Alana Feld, executive vice president of Feld Entertainment and producer of the show, in the news release.

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ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s Big cats return to the citizens Business Bank arena in ontario for a performance July 22-26.

It’s the first time Ringling Bros. hosts a production with its Asian elephants, which are now officially retired at the Ringling Bros. Center for Elephant Conservation in Florida.

“Ringling Bros. is constantly changing, but this is more than that. In this production, we’re creating a new genre of circus that will shatter expectations, spark excitement and push the limits of what’s possible.”

Featured in the show will be an acrobatic troupe from China performing feats such as tumbling and a trapeze act without bars on ice, “astronauts’ performing high-wire routines, and returning to the circus, the Torres family racing motorcycles in a 16-foot “Globe of Death.”

An addition to the show, a free Ringling Bros. mobile app recently developed will allow fans

to interact during performances and learn about the acts. Mobile act users will be able to take circus selfies and play circus-related games. Downloading the app before the show is encouraged.

Out of This World tickets start at $20 for adults and $10 for children ages 2-12. Available.

Opening Night Special Discount tickets are $15 each.

Show run dates and times are July 22 at 7:30 p.m.; July 23 at 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; July 24 at 1 and 5 p.m; July 25 at 7:30 p.m; and July 26 at noon and 7:30 p.m.

Tickets available for purchase online at AXS.com or CBBankArena.com, charge by phone at 888-9AXS-TIX or inperson at the venue Box Office.

The Citizens Business Bank Arena is at 4000 Ontario Center Parkway in Ontario.

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Colton Nighthawks travel baseball team earns trip to Connie Mack World Series

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By Harvey M. Kahn

lot has happened in Colton over the 60 years since it last sent a team to a youth baseball world series. But the Colton Nighthawks are making up for lost time. The Nighthawks breezed through state and national qualifying tournaments last month, winning the right to advance to the Connie Mack World Series on July 29Aug 5 in Farmington, New Mexico. Colton is one of 12 teams from the U.S, Puerto Rico, and Canada to qualify and the first ever from the Inland Empire.

Connie Mack Baseball has been played regionally by those ages 16-18, well before its first national world series was held. San Bernardino hosted the Connie Mack West Regionals in the mid1950's, but none of the many Inland Empire entries could advance past the local level. Colton received enormous notoriety in 1954 and 1956 by sending teams to the Little League World Series in Williamsport.

Nighthawks management hopes to stimulate some of that old Colton baseball magic. "We have played as a travel team in New York, Florida, Illinois, Texas and across the country for 25 years," said Nighthawks' founder and general manger John Prieto. We take pride in the Colton Nighthawks' name. Everywhere we go, people know the Colton Nighthawks. Prieto did say the Nighthawks roster no longer has players from Colton.

The team plays its home games in Norco and Hemet. An earlier version of the Colton Nighthawks played in the 1920's-1930's.

Prieto explained the Nighthawks are part of the growing national trend of youth travel baseball that offers an alternative to traditional high school and little league baseball. "You improve your skills by competing at a higher level," says Prieto. "Unless your are an exceptional player, you are not going to become a professional unless you

play travel ball."

He says the Nighthawks organization charges $375 for position players and $175 for pitchers for a season that can include up to 1830 games. That is about half what others charge, he says. "We don't turn anyone away who can't pay.

We always come up with some way for them."

According to the Nighthawks website it's a nonprofit organization that serves the San Diego community. It has sponsorships from $250-$2,500. Its annual golf tournament fundraiser receives support from pro coach Steve Hernandez and County Supervisor James C. Ramos. Prieto says the golf tournament is the primary source of income.

Although the Nighthawks' lineup has consisted of many current major leaguers over the years, Prieto noted that his team is not seeking just the All-CIF types. "In fact, we've had many guys come to us and blossom after sitting on the bench in High school. He recalled a player named Javier Hernandez who was cut off teams in four cities. "I sat down with Javy and told him don't lose faith in yourself. I just ask of you to show up and be ready to play. He was probably the best 3rd baseman we've had. Some players need to be approached differently."

Prieto said there's been only two Nighthawks alumni who ended up in trouble, not counting the wellpublicized Matt Bush, who once pitched for Colton before signing with the San Diego Padres and then served three years in prison.

"He was no problem for us."

Other's who have played for Colton are Justin Turner, Matt Davidson, Taijuan Walker, Ricky Nolasco, Jesse Chavez, Matt Carson, and Mark Teahan. Former Colton HS standout Ruben Montano has been the Nighthawks manager for 20 years.

Prieto said the Nighthawks have played in various leagues and have won the U.S. Amateur Baseball Federation championship 11

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2016 Colton Nighthawks, back row Left to Right: Manager Ruben Montano; Logan Boyer (Hamilton HS, AZ); Noah Bode (Los Osos); Logan Rinehart (Rancho Cucamonga) Emanuelle Viramontes (Rancho Verde); Bradley Glenn (Palm Desert); Keaton Glover (Hamilton); Chris Moya (South Hills); Matt Zimprich (Canyon Springs); Holden Groff (Loyola) Coach Bob Burk.

SECOND ROW, KNEELING: L to R: Zach Grande(Cajon); Jason Wallace (Etiwanda); Jordan James (Alta Loma); David Barela (Redlands East Valley); Daniel Martinez (Ramona); FRONT: Eric Yang (El Camino Real); Patrick Keller (Norco); Jacob Castillo (San Dimas); Jonathan Longton (San Dimas).

times, including three straight from 2004-2006. The upcoming Connie Mack World Series is governed by the American Amateur Baseball Congress which awarded the Nighthawks $7,000 along with a $1,500 tournament fee waiver.

"We don't hold practices and do not make players sign contracts," said Prieto. I have only one rule.

Once you leave the Nighthawks for another team, there's no coming back."

The Nighthawks will get the royal treatment when it arrives In New Mexico for the Connie Mack World Series. The city of Farmington will welcome them with a police escort into town, followed by a parade down Main Street, banquets, award ceremonies, and Photo Courtesy/Colton Nighthawks sight seeing of the new Connie Mack World Series Hall of Fame. Colton Nighthawks Jonathan Longtin (L) and Patrick Keller were City officials also offer a foster team MVP's of the Connie Mack World Series Qualifier. Outfielder parent program where players stay Keller threw out a runner at the plate to end the title game to with a local family. preserve the 3-2 win. Longtin was the winning pitcher.

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CSU Establishes Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration at CSUSB

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al State San Bernardino’s College of Business and Public Administration will be named for businessman and philanthropist Jack H. Brown, executive chairman of Stater Bros. Markets, who last month generously pledged the largest single cash gift in university history to the college.

The newly-named Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration was approved by the California State University Board of Trustees at their July 19 meeting in Long Beach.

CSUSB President Tomás D. Morales, who spoke to the trustees prior to the vote, called Brown a visionary, “whose generosity will positively impact CSUSB and our students for generations to come.”

“CSUSB is extremely fortunate to have Jack Brown as a friend

and supporter, someone who for nearly seven decades has championed efforts to elevate and strengthen the communities of the Inland Empire,” Morales said.

“The most immediate benefit to our university is the continuing association with Jack Brown. His name is more than recognizable; it conveys success, dedication and integrity, and is highly respected locally, regionally and nationally.”

Brown’s endowment, which was made as the university completed its 50th anniversary yearlong celebrations, will go to support academic enrichment and student scholarships in the College of Business and Public Administration, helping to attract and retain faculty, facilitate student enrichment, provide for new programs, and supplement research in perpetuity, said Lawrence Rose, dean of the college.

“Mr. Brown’s generosity will benefit students creating untold opportunities that will elevate the skill sets of our graduates,” Rose said.Brown said he was delighted to make the gift, which will ultimately serve as an investment in the inland region’s future success by offering educational opportunities for students at the Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration.

"I am very honored and proud to have my name associated with the College of Business and Public Administration at CSUSB. I was raised in San Bernardino, attended Washington and Lytle Creek Elementary Schools, Richardson Junior High, San

Bernardino High School, and San Bernardino Valley College. Also, Stater Bros. Markets is headquartered in San Bernardino and is the largest private employer in the Inland Empire of Southern California with nearly 18,000 members of the Stater Bros.

Supermarket Family," stated Brown. “I consider this personal gift as an investment in the Inland Empire's future success which will provide many educational opportunities for current and future students at the Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration and give them an opportunity to live their dreams. Education Matters.”

"I was born and raised in San Bernardino and our company, Stater Bros. Markets, is the largest private employer in the Inland Empire of Southern California, so the future success of this area is, and always has been, very important to me," stated Brown. "That is why I am extremely pleased to make this personal gift to Cal State San Bernardino to provide untold educational opportunities for many current and future College of Business and Public Administration students, especially those in my Stater Bros. ‘family,’ at this great public university."

A native of San Bernardino and U.S. Navy veteran, Brown has served Stater Bros. Markets, the only Inland Empire Fortune 500 company, for over 36 years. He has built the company into Southern California's only locally owned supermarket chain, as well as one of the largest in America. Stater Bros. provides

employment to approximately 18,000 people throughout the Inland Empire and Southern California and is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year Brown has earned many significant honors, including being named one of 10 1992 Horatio Alger Award winners in Washington, D.C., in 2005 the Sidney R. Rabb Award, the supermarket industry's highest award, from the Food Marketing Institute and in 2011 the prestigious “PATRIOTS AWARD” from the Medal of Honor Society of the United States.

Brown has always been a passionate supporter of education and enrichment at all levels, from his involvement as the founding chairman of Children’s Fund of San Bernardino County, a public/private agency devoted to protecting abused and at-risk children which to date has helped over 1.4 million children; mentoring work with students at his alma mater, San Bernardino High School; the creation of the Rose Brown Scholarships at CSUSB, named in honor of his mother; his support of college scholarships for employees of Stater Bros.; and his contributions toward building Jack H. Brown Hall at CSUSB. His leadership and philanthropy have been a benchmark for others to follow, creating untold opportunities for economic and social growth at every level of his organization. His commitment to the values and sacrifices of those that served our country in the military is unwavering. He has championed education, children’s

well-being, hunger relief, health, and the well-being of our nation’s veterans.

CSUSB’s College of Business and Public Administration is a nationally and internationally respected program that creates a student-centered learning community, preparing students to become productive members in business, government, and global society. The college enjoys Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation, which represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. Less than five percent of the world's 13,000 business programs have earned AACSB accreditation. In addition, the Masters in Public Administration program is proud to be accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration (NASPAA).

California State University, San Bernardino is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in Inland Southern California.

Opened in 1965 and set at the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains, the university serves more than 20,000 students each year and graduates about 4,000 students annually.

CSUSB reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has the most diverse student population of any university in the Inland Empire, and it has the second highest African American and Hispanic enrollments of all public universities in California. Seventy percent of those who graduate are the first in their families to do so.

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SBVC Alumni Spotlight: Evelyn Calderon From Soccer Champ to Peace Officer from physical endurance tests to learning how to operate emergency vehicles to writing memos, where every sentence and period was critiqued. You either make it through or you don't, and Calderon excelled.

"It feels like a big accomplishment," she said. "It's something I finally accomplished, my lifetime goal and dream. To be able to provide my daughter with a better life is very fulfilling."

Calderon is now joining the Arcadia Police Department,

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where she will immediately begin patrolling and is one of only a few women on the force.

She is excited to begin this new chapter in her life and is thankful for the people who helped her along the way.

"Valley gave me the biggest push to where I am today," Calderon said. "Once I started going there, with all the support I received, I knew it was going to help me achieve my lifetime goal. Without Valley, I wouldn't be where I am today."

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Evelyn Calderon (center), at the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Academy 201st Graduation on June 16, 2016.

y following her dream of becoming a law enforcement official, Evelyn Calderon hopes to serve as an inspiration to her baby daughter, Isla. "I definitely want to be a role model for her," she said. "I want her to be not just where I am but even more successful. I am going to support her as my mother supported me."

Calderon recently graduated from San Bernardino Valley College’s Police Academy and has already been hired by the Arcadia Police Department. Before heading to the academy, Calderon was a standout on the soccer team at A.B. Miller High School in Fontana, and had continued success, beginning in 2009, as part of the soccer program at Valley College.

"I had a great experience at Valley, with education as well as

soccer," she said. "We were back-to-back league champions and state champions as well. I had an injury, and I received so much support form the whole athletic staff and coaches and teachers. My coaches gave me the biggest push to get through everything, and everyone I came into contact with at Valley was so supportive."

Calderon still holds the scoring record at Valley College, and her skills on and off the field helped her secure a full-ride scholarship to Long Island University in Brooklyn, New York.

"I was born and raised in California, so it was an adjustment, but it was fairly easy in a way because I went with my best friend, Angela Young, who also went to Valley," Calderon said.

"It made it easier to go with someone. I always liked the fast life so it was a fit for me, and

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definitely fun."

She planned on majoring in criminal justice, but when the program was discontinued, she switched to political science.

She always had her eye on training with the Police Academy, but put that plan on hold until after her daughter was born in 2015. Once she enrolled, Calderon spent six months in the academy, doing everything

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Evelyn helped SBVC’s women’s soccer team win back-to-back league and state championships.

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