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Vol 11, NO. 16
THIS WEEK Gloria’s Corner & Words To Think About
Yucaipa remembers Robert Adams, pays tribute to victims of San Bernardino shooting
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December 10, 2015
Redlands
Firefighters ignite
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Spark of Love for
2015 holiday season
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Winter Wonderland Brings joy to San Bernardino
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A shooting at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino Dec 2, 2015, claimed the lives of 14 people and 21 others were injured. Vigils have been held throughout Southern California to pray for and remember the victims and survivors of the attack. The attack is largest terror attack in the U.S. since 9/11.
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By Yazmin Alvarez
undreds of glowing candles filled Yucaipa Community Park Dec. 6 as the community gathered to remember the lives lost during the mass shooting that took place just days before at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino. The vigil, which brought together family, friends and the community, was held not only to honor the 14 victims and 21 injured during the attack, but also to pay respects to Yucaipa’s own Robert Adams. Adams, 40, was a health inspector with the San Bernardino County Department of Health.
His wife Summer, and mother Carole, spoke at the vigil sharing memories of Adams who they lovingly called, “Bobby.” “His life was cut too short but it was one worth living,” said Carole. “We did (so much) together,” said Summer in tears. Summer and Adams were highschool sweethearts and spent nearly two decades together. “There were no loose ends, no regrets, nothing left undone. That’s a pretty exceptional thing to say for someone who died so young.” The shared memories brought tears to those at the vigil. Along with remembering
Adams, the names of each victim were called out and bell was chimed following each name. Fourteen candles with handwritten names of the victims were lit at the edge of the park’s stage. Twenty-one candles representing those that were injured sat behind. Maria Elliott, of Beaumont, who attended the vigil, took the time to place her hand over each candle and say a prayer in the name of all those affected. “I didn’t know anyone personally,” she said. “But they all deserve pray and moment of remembrance.” Vigil, cont. on next pg.
or more than two decades, firefighters across Southern California have collected new toys and sports equipment for children in need. Last year, more than 450,000 toys were collected and distributed during the holiday season. Redlands firefighters are again honored to contribute to this effort. All toys and equipment collected in Redlands will be distributed locally. Some toys will be brought by firefighters to the Boys & Girls Club of Redlands Christmas event held at the Burrage Mansion. You, too, can open your heart and join Redlands firefighters in this tradition. Drop off any new, unwrapped toy or sports equipment to any of the four Redlands Fire Stations: Fire Station 261, 525 E. Citrus Ave. Fire Station 262, 1690 Garden St. Fire Station 263, 10 W. Pennsylvania Ave. Fire Station 264, 1270 W. Park Ave. · Citrus Plaza with KFRG Radio Station every Thursday and Sunday through the month of December for toy collection. · 1. Thursdays - 3 to 6 p.m. 2. Sundays – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 3. Grand Finale Wednesday, Dec. 23 –5 a.m. to noon Ignite a Spark of Love this holiday season for a deserving child in need. For more information, contact the Redlands Fire Department at (909) 798-7600.
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