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W e e k l y RIALTO RECORD

Vol 21, NO. 38

June 15, 2 023

Eti wan da Hig h Sch ool S tu dent s Visi on 'T he H ive': A Fu tu r e School Design, Graduating from ACE Mentor Prog ram

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Brimming with pride and anticipation at their graduation on May 11, 2023, at the Cucamonga Valley Water District, the Etiwanda High School students, graduates of the ACE Mentor Program, stood tall, their achievements reflecting countless hours of dedication, innovative thinking, and the promising dawn of a future they've shaped with their own hands.

By Manny Sandoval

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transformative vision for future educational spaces, 'The Hive,' has emerged from this year's graduating class of the Architecture, Construction, and Engineering (ACE) Mentor Program.

This trailblazing design is the brainchild of students from Etiwanda High School, part of a record-breaking group of over 120 ACE graduates from the Inland Empire. This initiative, led by international con-

struction giant Skanska, has proven to be a crucial springboard for young talent into the thriving architecture, construction, and engineering industry.

"Every graduating class renews my belief in the immense potential and innovation our young minds harbor," said Jeff Smith, Skanska's Senior Project Manager and Chair of the ACE Mentor Program Inland Empire. "This year, 'The Hive,' a creation of the brilliant minds at Etiwanda High School, symbolized the essence of the ACE program –

to inspire, impact."

innovate,

and

In 'The Hive,' Etiwanda students reimagined conventional schools, presenting a futurefocused design that combines versatility, scalability, and student-centric amenities. Their vision: a stimulating environment rich in color, filled with natural elements, and enhanced by cutting-edge technology.

Smith further emphasized, "'The Hive' is not just an extraordinary project, but a testament to the transformative

ideas our students are capable of when provided with the right guidance and opportunities."

The culmination of the ACE program was a graduation ceremony held at The Frontier Project, a Zero Carbon Footprint Building in Rancho Cucamonga. Over the past six years, this bastion of sustainability has been the proud host of ACE graduations, celebrating the achievements of future industry leaders. Etiwanda, cont. on next pg.

M i t l a C a f e ' s L e g a c y G o e s F r o m I n s p i r i n g Ta c o B e l l t o Receivi ng $40,000 Hi storic P reser va ti on G ra nt

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PHOTO NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Mitla Cafe was founded in 1937 by Lucia Rodriguez and her then husband, Vicente Montaño. Today the cafe is co-owned by Michael Montaño, the grandson of Lucia and Vicente.

By Manny Sandoval

itla Cafe, an iconic establishment serving the San Bernardino community since 1937, has been awarded a $40,000 grant as part of the "Backing Historic Small Restaurants" program by American Express in partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Mitla Cafe, with its long and storied history, is among the 25 recipients of the third annual grant program. It aims to support the growth of small and independent restaurants by providing funding to improve the business' physical space and support critical operating costs. This grant is particularly significant for Mitla Cafe, which has

served as a vital hub for the MexicanAmerican community in San Bernardino and played a pivotal role in the region's social history.

The restaurant, opened initially by Lucia Rodriguez in 1937, served as a gathering spot for Mexican families and was frequently visited by civil rights leader Cesar Chavez. It also played an indirect role in the desegregation of California public schools in 1946 and is known for its infamous connection to the fast-food chain Taco Bell. Glen Bell, the founder of Taco Bell, was a regular at Mitla Cafe and adapted the restaurant's hard-shell taco recipe, which played a crucial role in the national success of his fast-food empire. "Mitla Cafe " is a powerful illustration of

a business that can be so rooted in its community and connected to a broader story. It's a small business that has been the heart of San Bernardino for almost a century. An establishment that has been a part of the region's history but is also in the process of writing the next chapter" said National Trust for Historic Preservation Chief Preservation Officer Katherine MaloneFrance. The grant will improve Mitla Cafe's exterior building facing Mt. Vernon and 6th Street with a pressure wash and fresh paint by year's end. The cafe announced the news on its Facebook page: "We will use the funding to improve our exterior building facing Mt. Vernon and 6th Street. Stop by Mitla Cafe, cont. on next pg.


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