Fontana, California -

The “Lifeguard Training” course teaches participants the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Participants who successfully complete this course will receive a Lifeguard Training and First Aid certificate (valid three years) and a CPR for the Professional Rescuer certificate (valid one year).

“CPR for the Professional Rescuer” is a course designed for professional rescuers about developing skills needed to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies. This includes the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) to care for a victim of cardiac arrest. Successful participants will receive CPR for the Professional Rescuer and AED certificates (valid for one year).

The “Water Safety Instructor” course is specifically for advanced and experienced swimmers looking to become an Authorized American Red Cross Instructor. Those successful in this course will receive a Water Safety Instructor Certificate and Fundamentals of Instructor Training certificate (valid one year).

“Community CPR and First Aid” is a basic course teaching participants what to do in case of breathing, cardiac or general emergencies in need of first aid. By the end of the course participants will also know how to identify victims of a heart attack. Successful participants will receive Adult, Child, and Infant CPR with First Aid certificates upon completion.

“Babysitter’s Training” is a beneficial course for youth ages 10 and older. This course provides information and skills necessary to provide a safe and responsible care for children in the absence of adults. A Babysitter’s Training certificate will be issued upon successful completion of this course.

For more information, including dates, times and pricing on these upcoming courses, please contact the Fontana Park Aquatics Center at (909) 854-5111 or visit aquatics.fontana.org.

Location: Day Creek Intermediate School, 12345 Coyote Drive, Rancho Cucamonga

*For every blood donor, Blood for Missions will donate $20 to benefit Foothill Family Shelter and Alternate Avenues; your blood benefits USC Hospital*

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BLOOD DONORS BRING CANNED GOODS FOR FFS!

Must be at least 17 years old, 110 lbs and healthy on the day of drive to donate.  No tattoos in last year. 16 year olds may donate with parent present. Please bring I.D.

Presented by the Neighborhood, a Vineyard Churh, The Foothill Family Shelter, for Alternative Avenues, a Women’s Resource Center

A Study Circle is a small group of people who meet multiple times to discuss an issue. Study Circles may be formed to discuss anything from politics to religion or hobbies. They are differentiated from clubs by their focus on exploring an issue or topic rather than on activities or socializing. FatL will put their own twist to the standard format, but the main focus will be on getting the participants talking about the issue of race freely and openly. Light refreshments will be provided.

The RACE exhibit is part of a larger public education project from American Anthropological Association funded by the Ford Foundation and the National Science Foundation. The project is intended to inform and shape the national dialogue about race. In addition to the exhibit, the initiative includes a Web site, educational materials, and conferences designed to share research and information with the public.

Friends Across The Line  is a real-world social network built with the goal of supporting, and building friendships, clubs, and other fun activities that cross the line. The line is whatever may be perceive as a barrier, a wall, or anything that might keep us apart, and cause conflict. Our motto is “When All Are Friends, None Are Enemies!!!”

Friends Across The Line will serve as a catalyst to produce a positive, and meaningful outcomes for adults, teens, and pre-teens regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, political affiliations, size, or anything that may be perceived as a line needing to be crossed.

FatL uses incentive programs, field trips, fun get-togethers, conflict resolution, and Study Circles to fight prejudice, bigotry, and racism.

The Riverside Metropolitan Museum is located at 3580 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA.
For more information contact Aric Isom, Executive Director of Friends Across The Line at 951-217-2259

At the Don Day Neighborhood Center

Fontana, California - The Mayor and City Council invite parents with children ages 3 to 5 to attend the Tiny Tots Open House at the Don Day Neighborhood Center.

The Open House will take place on Monday, September 13, 2010 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. The event is open to parents looking to put their children in the program and for parents whose children are currently in the program. Parents will receive information about the Tiny Tot program and have the opportunity to meet instructors. Parents are encouraged to bring their children so they can participate in some fun activities provided by the Tiny Tot Staff. Light refreshments will be served.

The Don Day Neighborhood Center is a well know hot spot for families and individuals as fun meets affordability in South Fontana. A variety of classes are offered in addition to the popular Tiny Tots program. Don Day Neighborhood Center is located at 14501 Live Oak Avenue in Fontana and is open Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.

For more information about the Tiny Tot Open House please call (909) 349-6997 or visit donday.fontana.org.

Mr. Dorthey Gray receives the Black Rose Awards’ “Humanitarian of the Year” award for 2010.

(SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.)  “Our 21st annual Black Rose Awards,” says Margaret Hill, program chairman, “honor community leaders who have graciously given of themselves to make our area the best it can be.”

The Valencia Room of the National Orange Show (689 S. East Street in San Bernardino) will be the site of this gala ceremony on Sept. 10. The San Bernardino Black Culture Foundation will recognize eight award recipients.

Heading the list as “Humanitarian of the Year” is Mr. Dorthey “Dorty” Gray who has retired from Southern California Edison and is now simply known as “Coach.”

Selected for the “Community Service Award” is the Rev. Floyd Lofton, assistant pastor of San Bernardino’s New Hope Missionary Baptist Church.

A half-dozen outstanding individuals in San Bernardino County will receive the coveted “Black Rose Award.”

• Pastor Larry Campbell is the senior pastor at the city’s St. Paul A.M.E. Church
• Sam Handley is the Highland Family YMCA’s Associate executive director
• Best-selling local author, Janice Higgins, is the founder and director of Project R.A.G.E. (Release of Anger and Guilt Through Empowerment)
• From Sovereign Employee Benefits, Inc. is CEO Ron King
• Will Larkin is an area real estate investor
• The Director of Youth Action Project, Inc. (YAP) is Joseph Williams

The Rev. Floyd Lofton receives the Black Rose Awards’ “Community Service Award” for 2010.

Other nominees, granted “Black Rose Recognition” by the Black Culture Foundation, are Shauna Albright, John Coleman, Dr. Betty Daniels and Brenda Parker.

Hosting the evening’s ceremony for the sixth consecutive year are California State University San Bernardino Professor of Theater Arts Kathryn Ervin and Dameron Communications Carl Dameron.

Tickets for the Black Rose Awards September 10 gala are $60 per person and $600 for reserved tables of 10. The social hour begins at 6 p.m. with the ceremony at 7 p.m. To order tickets or reserve a table, call program chairman Margaret Hill at (909) 991-6422.

“Don’t miss out,” urges Hill. “The evening will be one of the community highlights of 2010.”

Caleb Deschanel, ASC has blazed a non-traditional career path. He was born in Philadelphia, where he lived until his family moved to Annapolis when he was 11 years old. Deschanel was a dedicated still photography hobbyist during his youth.

He was a photographer for the school newspaper and yearbook during his student years at John Hopkins University. After his interest in filmmaking was sparked by a French New Wave Film Festival, Deschanel transferred to USC. He began his career shooting 16 mm industrial films during his undergraduate years.

Deschanel continued his education at the American Film Institute. His
off-campus mentors included Haskell Wexler, ASC and Gordon Willis, ASC, who he apprenticed with for six weeks. Deschanel earned his first cinematography credit for a feature length film in 1979 for The Black Stallion. He has earned Academy Award nominations for cinematography for The Right Stuff in 1983, The Natural in 1984, Fly Away Home in 1996, The Patriot in 2000 and The Passion of Christ in 2004.

His peers in the American Society of Cinematographers presented the 2010 ASC Lifetime Achievement Award to Deschanel in recognition of the seminal role that he has played in the evolving art of cinematography.

Deschanel took his first turn at the helm on a feature length film when he directed The Escape Artist in 1982. He returned to directing with Crusoe in 1989 and has directed a number of television shows (Law and Order, Twin Peaks, Bones). In addition, Deschanel has directed and shot countless television commercials, and a few rock videos.

The BBLIFF will present Mr. Deschanel with the Lifetime Achievement Award for Cinematography at the opening night gala event beginning at 6:00 p.m., Friday, September 17, 2010 at the Performing Arts Center in Big Bear Lake, CA 92315. Tickets can be purchased via the festival’s website HYPERLINK “http://www.bigbearlakefilmfestival.com” www.bigbearlakefilmfestival.com or by calling (909) 866-4970.

Press Contact:
Vanessa Finney (909) 866.0321 or Vanessa@soundandstory.com

Fontana, California -

Join Healthy Fontana’s Chef for the “Fast, Fresh, and Fabulous” cooking class for innovative ways to prepare healthier meals and snacks using fresh, healthy foods and learn about the importance of eating 5 to 9 fruits and vegetables per day. Pre-registration is required and sign up early because this class fills up fast! To register, please call the Healthy Fontana Hotline at (909) 350-6542. Classes are free and are offered the first or third Saturday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Classes begin September 11, 2010 and will be held at the Shady Trails Parkhouse at 15800 South Park Lane.

Children can join Healthy Fontana’s Chef for the “Healthy Jr. Chef” cooking class for an interactive and fun cooking class teaching children how to cook and prepare healthy dishes and snacks. Exciting class themes include nutrition, safe food handling, sanitation and proper utensil use. This class is specifically for children ages 8-14 and parent supervision is mandatory. Pre-registration is required. To register, please call the Healthy Fontana Hotline at (909) 350-6542. Classes are free and are held on the third Saturday of the month from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Classes begin September 18, 2010 and will be held at the Shady Trails Parkhouse at 15800 South Park Lane.

The Healthy Fontana program educates residents on how to live a healthy lifestyle that focuses on nutrition, active living, community partnerships and smart growth. Nutrition is such an important aspect to a person’s overall well-being and Healthy Fontana’s cooking classes provide nutritional education in a fun-filled, hands-on experience.

For more information please call the Healthy Fontana hotline at (909) 350-6542 or visit www.healthyfontana.org.

Fontana, California –

Poor eating habits in childhood persist through adulthood and can result in chronic disease. In the attempt to combat childhood obesity, Healthy Fontana will use this grant money to extend and expand the programming of the Jr. Chef Cooking class, held at the Shady Trails Park House, which focuses on teaching children the benefits of cooking healthy and eating healthy. This free class offers children between the ages of 8 and 14 a hands-on approach to learning as they assemble and prepare their own healthy recipes.

“Kaiser Permanente is committed to ensuring that good health extends beyond our doors,” said Greg Christian, Executive Director, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals/Health Plan, Fontana and Ontario. “We are pleased to be able to provide this grant to the City of Fontana in support of their very successful Healthy Fontana program.”

Thanks to the Community Benefits Grant, a second Jr. Chef class for kids will be offered at the Fontana Community Senior Center. The Jr. Chef Cooking Class has had a great response from the residents since it began in April of 2009. With this new class, Healthy Fontana will be able to offer more opportunities to young children who are eager to attend.

For more information on this program or how you can register for a class call Healthy Fontana at (909) 350-6542. For general information on the Healthy Fontana program visit healthy.fontana.org

Fontana, California –  The Mayor and City Council invite adults 55 and older to utilize the transportation program offered by the Fontana Community Senior Center.

Saturdays are usually a time for shopping, running errands and spending time with family and friends. But for seniors without an adequate mode of transportation or someone who is able to assist them with their transportation needs, these simple tasks may be out of the question. But the Fontana Community Senior Center may very well have the solution.

Since May 2010, the Fontana Community Senior Center has offered a demand response, ride share program for individuals 55 and older as well as special needs residents. The Saturday service for the transportation program is the perfect opportunity for Fontana residents over the age of 55 to run their errands over the weekend. Whether they want to take a trip to the grocery store, a local retail store or even to go to the Senior Center for a class, the transportation program can get them there for an affordable price and in a safe manner. Saturday transportation is available every Saturday (excluding holidays) from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. A transportation van pass is available for $25 for a calendar year and will allow participants an unlimited number of trips to any location within the Fontana boundaries. The transportation program also offers one way rides for $1. All riders must be over the age of 55 to participate in the program. (Exceptions can be made for caregivers who would need to ride the vehicle with a senior).

“The transportation program is an excellent resource to the senior community”, says Tiffany Starks, Community Services Coordinator. “It takes an obstacle (lack of transportation) that a lot of seniors face and alleviates that problem. This then allows the older adult community the chance to be more social and active within the City of Fontana.”

And don’t forget our transportation program operates during the week in addition to Saturdays. From Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm seniors 55 and older that reside in Fontana can get a ride to medical appointments, grocery stores or to the senior center for lunch. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to get more involved in the community. For more information, call (909) 854 – 5151 or visit us online at www.fontana.org. To complete an application stop by the Fontana Community Senior Center at 16710 Ceres Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335.

Fontana, California - The Mayor and City Council invite the public to attend the 4^th Annual Senior Talent Showcase at the Lewis Library & Technology Center Steelworkers’ Auditorium. This year’s theme is “Parade of Talent.”

The Center is looking for all singers, dancers, hypnotists, performers of any kind to sign up for the annual Senior Talent Show, a non-competitive talent showcase for adults 55 and older. Applications are due no later than Friday September 10. Auditions will be held Wednesday September 15 at 1pm and a mandatory dress rehearsal will follow on Wednesday September 22 at 1pm. Final acts are determined by a selection committee.

The finals acts will perform from 1:00 pm to 3:00pm on Saturday, September 25, 2010. The event will be held at the Steelworkers’ Auditorium at 8437 Sierra Avenue in Fontana.

Last year’s Talent Showcase hosted 18 performers with over 300 attendees. Community Services Supervisor, Michael Wright stated, “The show is always a great time for the whole community and the entertainment stimulates laughter and cheer.” From salsa dancing to baton twirling, each talent show is unique with new acts every year.

For more information about the talent show or to obtain an application please call the Fontana Community Senior Center at (909) 854-5151 or visit seniors.fontana.org

U.S. Congressman Jerry Lewis - 41st District of California

SAN BERNARDINO – Congressman Jerry Lewis is encouraging small business owners and anyone who would like to become their own boss to attend a free workshop on Small Business Development on August 17 at California State University, San Bernardino.

“Our economy’s most urgent need is jobs, and the best job-creators in America are small businesses – the way to reduce our high unemployment is to get that small business engine revving,” said Lewis, who has made small business development a priority throughout his career in Congress. “I am hopeful that this workshop by the Small Business Administration, Cal State San Bernardino and local lenders will provide information to help our business owners get our economy moving.”

The workshop will provide small business owners and entrepreneurs opportunities to hear from business experts about how to expand an existing business or build a new one.  Representatives from the Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship, the Small Business Administration and San Bernardino County will be available to speak with individuals about lending programs and business promotion programs.  County officials will also speak about small business contract opportunities with local government.

Congressman Lewis will be joined by Dr. Albert Karnig, President of CSU San Bernardino, Supervisor Josie Gonzales and the regional SBA director.  Featured speakers include Michael Stull, the Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship director and Dr. John Husing.  Dr. Husing will offer observations on the local economy and perspectives on growth opportunities and challenges.

The workshop will be held in the Obershaw Dining Room in the Santos Manuel Student Union Meeting Complex. Free parking is available in Lot D on the campus. Directions are available on the CSUSB web site.

• Our food pantry is empty and we really need your help.Please help us restock our shelves so we can continue serving those in need.
• Stop by our office Aug. 19th from 4:00-6:00pm and check out the jewelry collection. All proceeds will support Foothill Family Shelter.
• Our next Electronic Waste event is Sat. October 2 from 8:00am to 1:00pm so please start collecting your old/nonworking electronics–another great way to support
• The Children’s Department has recently developed an internship program with exciting opportunities. Please contact us to request more info.

Our parenting programs will resume in Sept. Harold Cares About Your Future (10-weeks) begins Tue. Sept. 14th and Big Steps for Little Feet (11-weeks) begins Thur. Sept. 9th. Both programs run from 6:00-7:30pm and we are in need of: mentors, volunteers to provide a meal (we have a budget for this), and volunteers to provide on site childcare. Harold Cares About Your Future serves teen moms 14-21 who are pregnant or parenting and Big Steps for Little Feet serves mothers, fathers and grandparents who are raising children 0-5.

Please contact us for additional information and as always, thank you for your continued support!

http://www.foothillfamilyshelter.org

Pictured: Eufracia Boyle, Richard David Boyle

Two year old Isaac Gallegos, 2, got a chocolate dinosaur for Easter. His mom, Andrea Gallegos, 22, earlier was disbelieved by Judge John Pacheco when she told him her little boy’s life was in danger when given visitation rights by his violent father.

Little Isaac never got a chance to enjoy the Easter present. He was murdered four days later by his father, Alex Baeza. Judge Pacheco warned Mrs. Gallegos, who testified before him about bruises to her child, “…if you continue to act that way….I’ll have to take custody away from you.” She was afraid to go back to the judge when she saw further abuse, and now the child is dead.

“This is outrageous,” said Richard David Boyle, President of Teachers for a Change. “The same thing happened last year when Judge Robert Lemkau in Victorville called little Wyatt Tagle’s mother a ‘liar’ and her boy also was murdered by his father,” said Boyle, who may lead a recall drive against Judge Pacheco. There was such outrage against Judge Lemkau that he was voted out of office.

Boyle also last year fought for tougher protection laws for children after a preschool owner so violently beat a 2 year old girl in Norco, Riverside County, that the child is now brain dead. “If judges or child protective services don’t care about child safety, it is up to us voters,” said Boyle, who has contacted the Secretary of State’s office and Child Protective Services.  “Judges who blame the victims and defend criminals should not be on the bench,” Boyle said. See website: www.teachersforachange.com

Submitted by Richard David Boyle, President of Teachers for a Change

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Joining Congressmen McKeon, Dreier and Schiff in requesting the independent investigation are Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer, and Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) and Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA).  The letter states in part:

“Both the Forest Service and Los Angeles County Fire Department have conducted reviews of the fire and the response from both of these agencies.  However, we have learned today that critical Forest Service dispatch recordings from the start of the fire were withheld from federal review teams.  This casts a dark cloud over the findings of the review panel and immediately warrants an independent review of the Station Fire response.

“Our purpose for this review is to ensure that all actions in the response to the fire were taken swiftly, properly and competently.  Our constituents must know that every possible, reasonable and proper action was taken to fight the fire, and if there were instances where the proper actions were not taken, we must know why.”

“Most important, we must establish what lessons were learned from this devastating fire.  By identifying mistakes made and where different choices would have caused better outcomes, agencies tasked with preventing and fighting fires will be able to better prepare and respond in the future.

“Thank you for your timely response to this important issue for our constituents.  As fires again are breaking out in Southern California, this review is timely and more important than ever to ensure the devastation of the Station Fire never happens again.”

The program is a highlight of the organization’s Reclaiming A Generation: No Dropout/No Jail™ campaign.  Courageous Conversations is produced and hosted by Hafeeza Majeed.

Joining Pastor Horn on August 8 at 7pm CST will be mentors, mentees, students and former inmates prepared to discuss the obstacles children of incarcerated parents face as they confront education and life.  Mark your calendar.

For more details visit http://www.streetpositive.com/campaigns/reclaimingageneration.html

Off The Street News & Questions

“(Gov)Schwarzenegger presided over a celebratory news conference on the Capitol steps to enact plans to initially spend $7.4 billion to build 40,000 new prison beds and 13,000 new county jail beds.” - Mark Martin, Chronicle Sacramento Bureau

“Public education used to be the foundation of our country and a model for education all over the world … No longer for much of public education. School facilities are crumbling, dropout rates are soaring, test scores are falling, and, at a fundamental level, more and more young people are leaving public education without the tools necessary to become vital and contributing citizens or the ability to participate, much less survive in, the global economy.” Jim Taylor, Ph.D.

Live Traffic for the Inland Valley’s – I-10, I-15, I-215, I-210, I-91, and more. Real traffic information for Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

Charlie Tuna

SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF. – Charlie Tuna, the well-known DJ in and around the Los Angeles area for several decades, will join past Lifetime Achievement Award recipients such as Jack Brown of Stater Bros., Dick Dale “King of the Surf Guitar”, Hal Blaine, and most recently Matich Corporation.

From entertainment to community involvement, the Lifetime Achievement Award serves to recognize those who have made a significant contribution to the automotive industry and the uniquely American cultural phenomenon of cruising. The SBCVB, in conjunction with the city of San Bernardino, established the Cruisin’ Hall of Fame in 1995.  A landmark area called the “Route 66 Plaza” was created just outside City Hall as a backdrop for the Cruisin’ Hall of Fame.  A specially designated wall, with a map of “America’s Main Street,” serves as the actual monument.

In 1967, KHJ in Los Angeles offered Charlie the 9:00 a.m. – Noon slot, and he has worked in the Los Angeles area ever since.  In 1972 Tuna became one of the original DJ’s at KROQ-AM, a new top 40 station.

“Anyone that was cruising in their cars in the late 60’s and 70’s recognized the voice of Charlie Tuna,” said Wayne Austin, president and CEO of the San Bernardino Convention & Visitors Bureau.  “You could say he helped many groups to their popularity because of the amount of play given while Tuna hosted his radio shows.”

“Route 66, the magical highway, has been on my mind since I got into radio,” says Tuna. “To receive this award and to be a part of the Route 66 Rendezvous is like a childhood dream come true.

Charlie Tuna will add this honor to the many others he has received over the years.  In 1990, Charlie received his Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  In 2008, he was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame, and in 1999 was inducted into his home state Nebraska Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame.

Among other stations Tuna worked at were KKDJ, KIIS-AM and FM, KTNQ, KHTZ, KRLA, KODJ (later KCBS-FM), KMPC, KIKF and KLAC.  Tuna was heard around the world daily on the Armed Forces Radio Network for 25 years and 6,000 shows from ’71 – ’96.  He has also been the announcer for multiple television game shows such as Scrabble, Scattergories, The $25,000 Pyramid, and more.  Charlie has raised nearly 2.5 million dollars for Children’s Hospital in LA with his annual “Tunathon”, hosted the red carpet and emceed the Revlon Run/Walk for 5 years.  He lives in Tarzana and has served as that city’s Honorary Mayor since 1977.

Charlie Tuna will be honored along with the other 2010 inductees, Jim Wangers, Hurst Performance, Petersen Automotive Museum and West Coast Kustoms at the Cruisin’ Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, September 18 at the California Theatre of Arts, 562 West 4th St., San Bernardino beginning at 9:00 a.m.  The cost is $30.00 per person, and tickets must be purchased in advance at the Route 66 Rendezvous office, 415 West 2nd Street, San Bernardino.

California’s largest cruisin’ classic car show, the Stater Bros. Route 66 Rendezvous® takes place September 16-19, 2010 and will transform the 35-blocks of historical downtown San Bernardino, Calif.

into the days of the past with 1,700 hot rods, classics and custom cars cruising.  This event is free to the public who will enjoy the classic cars, music and entertainment, sponsor displays, legendary guests, contests and commercial exhibitors.   For more information, visit www.ROUTE-66.org.

Charitable contributions made by The Stater Bros. Route 66 Rendezvous include: The Boys and Girls Club of San Bernardino; the Elks Lodge of San Bernardino, Redlands and Riverside; the Route 66 Museums of Victorville and Barstow; the Public Safety Academy; the Neighborhood Cluster Association; Vietnam Veterans of America – Inland Empire; The Swans Club; Inland Young Marines and U.S. Air Force Recruiting Academy. The San Bernardino Convention & Visitors Bureau (SBCVB) is a private, non-profit corporation providing destination sales and marketing services for the City of San Bernardino.

The District Attorney Elect for Riverside County – Thursday July 29th, 2010

Paul Zellerbach

Paul Zellerbach the District Attorney elect for Riverside County, served as has devoted his career to protecting public safety and upholding our justice system.

He obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science at the University of California, Davis, before attending law school at California Western University in San Diego, where he graduated magna cum laude in 1978.  After graduation, Judge Zellerbach joined the Riverside County District Attorney’s office, where he served for 22 years before being elected to the bench.

During his career in the D.A.’s Office, Zellerbach tried approximately 150 jury trials, including 50 murder trials, 30 of which had special circumstances, and five death penalty trials.  He was named Riverside County Felony Prosecutor of the Year in 1984 and was selected as the Outstanding Prosecutor of the Year in the State of California in 1996.  He also taught advanced trial skills, political corruption case prosecution and special circumstance case prosecution to prosecutors statewide.

Welcome to Good Morning Corona - One of The Regions Premier Networking Events

This month at Good Morning Corona  you will get to introduce yourself and your business during the event.

The Corona Chamber of Commerce is just one of the many great Inland Empire Chambers of Commerce.  Good Morning Corona, is at the beautiful Eagle Glen Golf Club in Corona.

I encourage you to expand your membership to the Corona Chamber of Commerce – one of the Inland Empire’s most active chambers. If you are not a member, come and experience the business benefits we have to offer first hand.

Sincerely,
Dwight S.Cromie
President/CEO
The Altek Media Group

Good Morning Corona is Sponsored By

The Foundation for Community  and Family Health

Thursday July 29th, 2010

Eagle Glen Golf Club

1800 Eagle Glen Parkway

Networking and Full Breakfast Buffet begins at 6:30am

Program begins at 7:00am – 8:30am

For More Information Call 951-737-3350

Presents “The Music Man”

Thursday July 22, Friday July 23 & Saturday July 24

Redlands Bowl - Photo: Monty Stuck

Meredith Willson’s affectionate tribute to a bygone era follows a fast-talking traveling salesman who cons the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band he vows to organize, despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen. Paul Jacques, producer/director. 

Co-sponsored by The Physicians of Beaver Medical Group.

Presented by the Redlands Community Music Association

The Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival story began in 1923 with the founding of the Redlands Community Music Association (RCMA) by a woman with a vision – Grace Stewart Mullen. Mrs. Mullen’s vision was that “music is for everyone,” and should be accessible to all regardless of their ability to pay for admission. Her dream of bringing professional quality, classically oriented, music-based performing arts to her community has prospered for over 87 years. The Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival holds the distinction of being the oldest continuous music festival in the United States at which no admission is charged. Since its inception in 1923, an estimated eight million people have attended an evening of entertainment under the stars at the Redlands Bowl.

http://www.redlandsbowl.org/

LAKE ARROWHEAD, CALIF., Threshing Floor Bible Study, led by Dr. Walter Bramson, will launch a new meeting time and program Sunday, August 1 at Rim High School.  Switching from its former 2 p.m. time slot, the bible study will now meet at 4:30 p.m. for dinner (no charge) and 5 p.m. for study.

The August 1 meeting also marks the launch of a new series, entitled, “Chronological End Times.” The series will examine both Old and New Testament prophecies and explore what the Bible has to say about the Rapture, Great Tribulation, Second Coming, Millennial Reign and more.

“Will this study be man’s opinion? No. The Bible is very clear on End Times,” says study leader Dr. Walter Bramson, an ordained pastor and Messianic Jew. “Old Testament prophets explain the meaning of all terms found in New Testament prophecy. We will study all Scripture in context—starting at the beginning of the End Times—and discover how clear and exciting God’s plan for us is.”

Threshing Floor Bible Study is a non-denominational group that meets every Sunday to explore Scripture with the goal of separating the truth of God’s Word from the traditions of men. Dinner (no charge) is served at 4:30 p.m., followed by worship and bible study at 5 p.m. Children’s ministry is available for K-8. Ninth grade and above participate in the adult study. For more information, visit www.threshingfloorbiblestudy.org

CONTACT: TONY WETMORE
Media Liaison, Threshing Floor Bible Study
909.289.1698

The mission of the YLC is to be actively engaged in the community and inspire philanthropy and volunteerism by collaboratively partnering with the next generation of decision-makers in a unique blend of service, education, and social networking throughout the year.  The founding committee includes several local professionals:

• Karla Morales, San Bernardino School Employees Federal Credit Union
• Nathan Rawls, UPS
• Tommy Mayers, City of San Bernardino
• Iwona Contreras, California State University, San Bernardino
• Evert Ortega, KOHL’s Distribution Center
• Ivory Robinson, KOHL’s Distribution Center
• Daniel Sandoval, Target Distribution Center
• Edwin Gomez, San Bernardino City Unified School District

Karla Morales states, “With so many different generations in the workforce, it is important to recognize the influence mentors have on the developing careers of others.  That is why I am excited to be a part of this council.  And, the volunteer opportunities allow me to personally give back and help others in the community.”

For more information about the YLC, contact Knea Hawley at 909-884-9441 x224 or KneaH@AHUW.org.

AUW is a volunteer driven organization that actively supports health and human services by focusing on youth services, family services, and basic needs.  These services address the underlying causes of the community’s issues and create lasting change.  The organization was established in 1891 and is led by prominent respected community leaders; it is one of the oldest United Ways in the country.

AUW encourages individuals to become more involved in the community by giving, advocating, and volunteering.  For more information about how to become involved with AUW, please call (909) 884-9441 or visit www.ArrowheadUnitedWay.org.

The “amicus brief” filed by the members declares that Congress, not the administration, maintains the “plenary authority” to prescribe immigration laws. Because Congress has passed numerous laws encouraging support from local officials to enforce immigration statutes, the administration is going against its wishes in challenging Arizona’s new law, according to the brief.

“For decades, Congress has urged local police and other officials to support efforts to identify illegal immigrants, allowing federal officials to take them into custody,” Lewis said. “We have passed numerous laws that encourage, reward and promise cooperation with local authorities who help in enforcing our immigration laws.”

“I believe, and my colleagues believe, that it is a waste of federal resources for our Justice Department to file suit claiming that the Arizona law usurps federal authority, which completely disregards these laws,” Lewis said. “This filing should remind the court that Congress, not the administration, sets policy on immigration.”

According to the amicus brief, active federal laws establish that:

• State and local law enforcement officials have the authority to arrest unlawfully present aliens.
• Bans cities from declaring themselves “sanctuaries” and protecting illegal immigrants from detention.
• Require federal officials to respond to state and local authorities requesting assistance with immigration status inquiries.
• Created and maintain the Law Enforcement Support Center Database specifically to aid state and local authorities in identifying immigration status.
• All states must ensure that their driver’s licenses are not issued to illegal immigrants, under the REAL ID act.
• Provide federal funds to reimburse states for incarceration of criminal aliens, and grants to support programs like the 287-G program used by both San Bernardino and Riverside County Sheriffs to identify illegal immigrants who have been arrested or incarcerated.

The brief makes a strong point that the Arizona law follows these statutes, and therefore should not be considered an undermining of federal policy on immigration enforcement.

“I am hopeful that the federal court will throw out this suit, and I am urging the administration to use the funds it is wasting on suing Arizona to instead become more vigilant in enforcing border security,” Lewis said.  “When the border is secure, states will not need to pass these kinds of laws.”

Contact: Jim Specht – http://jerrylewis.house.gov/

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Preserving Precious Memories at http://preservingpreciousshoes.com, based in Yucaipa, CA, serves the Inland Empire, and the nation via the newly launched website. Impressive keepsakes are created for parents, grandparents, and for the children when they grow up. People proudly display them with a photo of the child.

Baby’s first pair of shoes are hardened, then processed with metallic copper and mounted on a wood base with brass plate indicating the baby’s name and date of birth.  People choose from among four wood stains for the bases, and the whole display is coated with a glossy, durable finish to last several lifetimes.

Shoe pick-up and delivery may be arranged in and near Yucaipa; on-line mail order options and Pay Pal are available. The cost is $39.95 without shipping.

Preserving Precious Memories can be reached via the website, or by phone at 909 790 3608 or by e-mail at info@preservingpreciousshoes.com.

Boy who Conquered Everest

This special event will be held on Friday July 9, 2010 from 6pm to 8pm at the Big Bear Book & Bean bookstore, located at 634 Pine Knot Avenue in The Village of Big Bear Lake.

The book is a full color scrapbook-style storybook (intended for readers ages 8-15) and includes nearly 200 photos covering four years of Team Jordan’s climbing adventures, from Mount Kilimanjaro through Mount Everest. The conclusion is Jordan’s message to kids to set goals and follow their dreams.

For more information, or to pre-order the book, you may contact the Book & Bean at (909) 878-4083.

Newly elected officers will be introduced at the July meeting. The local club is active in community events as well as providing guest speakers for various service clubs, television and workshops. Ask a Toastmaster to assist your organization with your program.

The Toastmasters of Big Bear Valley always welcomes newcomers to attend the meetings and experience the advantages of the successful program.  For further information, contact President Larbi Loucif at 866-4949.

“The mission of a Toastmasters Club is to promote a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth.  .”

Moonridge Animal Park

Children have an excellent opportunity to learn about the Alpine animals living in the Moonridge Animal Park.  They can become a “wildlife” expert by playing three games: What are Baby Animals Called, Identify Animals by their Tracks, and Identify Animals in the Park. After answering all the questions by exploring the park, a Wildlife Expert button can be earned.  Find out what animals eat and make animal puppets. Also you can learn about snakes by coloring a snake and then turning it into a hanging snake mobile. Steve Cain will be at the park with his guitar and song from 10:30AM to noon. At noon we will have a half hour animal presentation, and later in the day a guided animal feeding tour at 3:00 PM. Come to the park hungry and enjoy eating fancy hot dogs with all the fixings.

Regular park admission is $9 for ages 11 – 59; $6 for ages 3-10 and seniors 60 plus, and free to children under 3. Members of the Friends of the Moonridge Zoo are admitted free. If you are not a member, you can join while at the Animal Park.  Parking is also free.  For more information about Zooccasion, visit our website www.moonridgezoo.org and select Events or call the Friends of the Moonridge Zoo (909) 878-4200.

The Zooccasion is sponsored by The Friends of the Moonridge Zoo, which was formed in 1989 as a non-profit organization whose purpose is to support the Moonridge Animal Park through: (1) Educating the public regarding treatment, protection, and conservation of wildlife; (2) Recruiting and coordinating zoo volunteers; and (3) Fundraising. The Moonridge Animal Park is Big Bear’s wildlife animal sanctuary and rehabilitation center founded in 1959.  It is the only zoo in San Bernardino County, and the only Alpine zoo in the United States specializing in alpine wildlife.

Bill Treadwell, Vice President

Friends of the Moonridge Zoo

Phone: 909 878-4200

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