Rialto record 02 02 2017

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W e e k l y RIALTO RECORD

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Features, Lifestyle & News You Can Use!

Vol 14, NO. 23

THIS WEEK

Gloria’s Corner and Words To Think About

Rialto’s first dog park opens at Andreson Park

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enrique Barrera throws a ball for his dogs at rialto’s first dog park at andreson park. a grand opening celebration is set Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. finally has its first official off- ground thanks to Arrowhead leash dog park. United Way and Target’s annual The westend of Andreson Park Rialto residents no longer have Park, cont. on next pg. to travel out to enjoy a day at the along Lilac Avenue was recently transformed into a pups playpark with their pooches, the city By Yazmin Alvarez

Rialto Fire learns new ways to monitor smoke detection

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‘Lieutenant

Flipper’s Trial’

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LLUCH’s 24th annual Foundation Gala set Feb. 16

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rialto firefighters were among a group of first responders learning new methods to detect smoke. recently attended a class on smoke safety, learning news way t’s safety first with the to detect smoke and the dangers of smoke exposure. Rialto Fire Department. The class, lead by the Fire Members of the department Smoke Coalition, brought

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n observance of Black History Month, the San Bernardino Public Library will host a one-act play dramatizing the fateful 1881 trial of Lt. Henry O. Flipper. The free program will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 3:00 PM in the Feldheym Central Library’s Bing Wong Auditorium at 555 W. 6th Street, San Bernardino and will be presented by the play’s author, Bob Rogers, a former U.S. Army Captain and combat leader during the Vietnam War in Troop A, 1/10th Cavalry. In 1877, Lt. Flipper was the first African-American to graduate from West Point. In 1880, Flipper distinguished himself in the war against Warm Spring Apache Chief Victorio. A year later, 25-year-old Flipper was tried for embezzlement of government funds. He was dismissed from the Army on June 30, 1882. This play dramatizes the 1881 court martial and draws the audience into the controversy about whether Lt. Flipper was treated fairly before, during and after the trial. The program also includes a Q&A and a 19th century Jeopardy-style quiz show with prizes. Bob Rogers is an author, playwright, entrepreneur, past IBM entrepreneur, speaker, and volunteer Information Technology instructor. He is a former a former U.S. Army Captain; paratrooper; combat leader during the Vietnam War in Troop A, 1/10th Cavalry; and was a charter member of the Baltimore, Maryland chapter of the 9th and 10th (Horse) Cavalry Association. Today, Rogers lives in Charlotte, NC, writes historical fiction, and speaks to fulfill his goal of “entertaining to educate.” His most recent book is First Dark: A Buffalo Soldier's Story. Books will be available for purchase following the program.

Got News? Contact Rialto Record News Editor Yazmin Alvarez at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com or call 909-381-9898 ext. 207.


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