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May 22, 2006 San Bernardino, CA - The Inland Empire United Way (IEUW) is hosting the 13th annual Teens Make a Difference Awards Ceremony to recognize more than 650 teens from Arroyo Valley, Cajon, Pacific, Redlands, Redlands East Valley, San Gorgonio, and San Bernardino high schools. The celebration is at 7 p.m. on May 25th at the Inland Center Mall in San Bernardino - Center Court. A total of 69,762 hours of service were recorded prior to the event with more than 655 volunteer time sheets. All students, regardless of the number of hours completed, will be recognized. "We need to encourage young people to volunteer," said Diane Podolske, President of the Volunteer Center. "Student volunteerism has a positive impact on both the students and the community. The ceremony is designed to recognize active student volunteers and encourage them to continue their commitment to improving our community." The Hands On Inland Empire (HOIE) Initiative was designed by the Inland Empire United Way (IEUW) as a solution to some of the community's most critical issues. By promoting volunteerism and providing training and technical assistance to nonprofits, HOIE is working to strengthen the local infrastructure to make a stronger impact on need in the community. IEUW is a community partner that develops collaborations with nonprofits in an effort to streamline service delivery, leverage available resources, maximize contributions, and eliminate service duplication in the IEUW's service area, which covers regions of Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties. Contact: Robin Kelley, Hands On Inland Empire Director (909) 980-2857 ext. 227 or rkelley@ieuw.orgSubmitted by Jenny Osborn, Marketing Coordinator, Inland Empire United Way (909) 980-2857 ext. 233 or josborn@ieuw.org
May 18, 2006 SACRAMENTO - Kicked off by the Governor's May budget revision and as the California legislature launches into its annual budget review, Sen. Bob Dutton (R- Rancho Cucamonga) today challenged all constituents to roll up their sleeves and take the "California Budget Challenge." "The California Budget Challenge" is a nonpartisan internet tool ( www.nextten.org) that offers Californians a chance to balance the state's budget and explore the policy options faced by legislators today. Constituents will not only have the chance to call the shots on how much to give to schools, health care, prisons and other state programs, but they will also have the ability to share their preferences with legislators. "I'd encourage anyone who has an interest in how your hard-earned tax dollars are spent to take the California Budget Challenge," Senator Dutton said. "It's a chance for residents to make decisions on what programs get funded and to what level. It also allows them to see some of the tough decisions we have to make every year when we are negotiating and voting on the budget that affects every resident of this state." This challenge to all Californians leads into "California Budget Month," Next Ten's statewide initiative to engage Californians in the budget process and to foster a greater understanding about the choices involved in determining the state's economic future and quality of life. Throughout the week, Next Ten will be issuing similar challenges to statewide business chambers, schools and nonprofit organizations. "A well-informed, engaged publican can work together to break gridlock, rebuild trust in government and rebuild the California dream," said F. Noel Perry, founder of Next Ten. "We invite citizens up and down the state to get engaged and help shape our future budget and state." Next Ten's California Budget month will culminate at the end of June with the announcement of the California Budget Challenge winner – the legislator who gets the most Californians to take the Challenge by June 15th. Next Ten will coordinate with the winner to select two constituents to participate in ceremonial events surrounding the Governor's signing of the budget bill. Contact: Larry Venus (916) 651-4384
Arrowhead Christian Academy's junior class basketball phenom, Jessilyn Conicelli, has been named as a 2005-2006, National Christian School Athletic Association, Girls Varsity Basketball All American finalist. The honor is given to only 35 girls in the nation. Jessilyn, from Redlands, is one of 3 players selected from California. The NCSSA, headquartered in Pennsylvania, supports the goal of Christian schools using their athletic programs to impact and serve their communities. The NCSSA offers free community sports clinics, summer sports ministry tours, and gives grants for inner-city athletic ministries. They acknowledge outstanding athletes across the nation in basketball, soccer, baseball, track and volleyball. Jessilyn Conicelli, who began playing basketball in the 7th grade at Arrowhead Christian Academy, is honored to be a finalist for the All American Team. This honor will stand alongside others on an already overcrowded shelf in the Conicelli home. In just 3 short years Conicelli has amassed dozens of basketball honors including MVP Christian League 2006, MVP Liberty Christian Tournament 2005, First Team All CIF 2005/2006and MVP in both the Providence and Woodcrest Tournaments 2005. Conicelli says she plays basketball for two reasons: "First, it is a game of fast-paced, hard physical contact." And "Second, I just love my team. We have all been playing together for 3 years and they are great. There is a lot of chemistry on the court." Conicelli relies on her teammates who all work hard to develop strategy. The team practices 3 times per week and plays together in a summer league. ACA alumni Stacey Sullivan and Kendall Ekema took time to mentor Conicelli when she was an underclassman. "Now I do the same." Said Conicelli, "I feel that the Juniors and Seniors have a responsibility to the younger players, because we know a lot more about our team's game." Conicelli is usually a post player but has been moving out more this year to the two and three position. "One on one practice sure helps." stated Conicelli. Coach Grainge has been coaching at ACA for 5 years. "Jessie is an awesome player," said Grainge "and gracious too. She is deserving of this All American recognition, but accolades don't sway her. She is very humble about her talent on the court." Conicelli has already been approached by numerous colleges who would love to have her consider them after graduation. She has practiced with teams at BIOLA, Point Loma, and CSU Long Beach. A well rounded student, Conicelli carries a 4.0 grade point average and uses her exceptional singing voice to lead worship at ACA chapels. She loves to play basketball, but for Conicelli, school comes first. Friends and family agree that Jessilyn Conicelli has an exemplary work ethic, talent and good character. Coach Grange added, "It is easy to see why she has been singled out for national recognition." Boo Rivera Arrowhead Christian Academy (951) 545-8966 boorivera@hotmail.com
San Bernardino May 16, 2006 - Just after President Bush spoke of his new plans to beef up boarder patrols and enforce existing illegal immigration laws, the City of San Bernardino debated a new local twist. Frustrated citizens have signed a new petition to keep landlords from renting to illegal immigrants. Joseph Turner fought city hall and forced a vote on an ordinance he wrote himself. The initiative also prevents the city from using tax dollars to build day labor centers for illegal aliens like you see popping up at Home Depots all across Southern California, and also institutes an English-only policy that says all official city business must be done in English only. The city had adopted a Spanish friendly policy under Hispanic, former mayor Judy Valles. The city, which is approximately 50% Hispanic when measured by the census, is probably higher considering how many thousands of illegal immigrants are packed into parts of the city. San Bernardino is a city that continues to battle crime and gangs. Some believe that many of the Hispanic gangs have illegal aliens who maintain connections with South American drug traffickers. Education is in crisis, with over 60% of the cities minorities dropping out school before graduation. While many hardworking Hispanics have become endeared to employers and those who get to know them, citizen outrage over changing neighborhoods, the increasing use of Spanish for day to day commerce and increasing crime have brought citizens like Turner to the breaking point. While opponents say the measure if adopted would be unconstitutional, the threat of a court striking down the proposed measure in the City of San Bernardino only fans the division on both sides of the illegal immigration in California and other boarder states. For San Bernardino President Bushes plan may be too late to avoid the tension in the community.
SACRAMENTO - Sen. Bob Dutton (R- Rancho Cucamonga) applauded Governor Schwarzenegger's proposal to spend $300 million in the 2006-07 budget to equalize spending in K-12 schools throughout the state. The issue of school equalization funding has been of particular interest to most of the school districts in the Inland Empire. "Most Californians believe that all public schools are funded equally. That is not the case." stated Senator Bob Dutton. The fact of the matter is not all schools receive the same level of funding. "Laws placed on the books more than 30 years ago tend to protect older school districts," Senator Dutton explained. "As a result many of the fastest growing school districts, particularly those in Riverside and San Bernardino County, have been under-funded for decades." "I'm glad to see that Governor Schwarzenegger shares my belief that we must do what we can to equalize that spending and the $300 million he is proposing in the 2006-07 budget will mean millions more in funding for schools in the communities I represent," Senator Dutton continued. Senator Dutton is committed to the issue of school equalization funding and has made it one of his priorities as a member of the legislature. This year Senator Dutton introduced two separate school equalization bills (SB 1357 and SB 1588) to begin permanently addressing the subject of school funding. "I believe that a student in Riverside or San Bernardino County should receive the same funding as a student in any other part of the state and vice versa," Senator Dutton said. This year's education budget tops $55 billion – an increase of more than $8 billion in the last two years.
City of San Bernardino, California - One of the nation's largest heavily Hispanic cities is dealing with perhaps the toughest citizen proposal to crack down on illegal immigrants. San Bernardino, like much of the Inland Empire has many illegal immigrants, about half according to the US census. The proposal would prohibit landlords from renting to undocumented illegal immigrants and force day laborers to prove legal residency to work. It also seeks to ban taxpayer-funded day-labor centers and deny permits to any businesses that hire illegal immigrants. Opponents cited the cost for the city of 200,000, to enforce the policies. The city council narrowly defeated the proposal, but Joseph Turner a 29 year old activist who is also a field representative for state Assemblyman Ray Haynes of Murrieta, vowed to take the measure directly to the voters. Illegal immigrants vowed to defeat the proposed measure, a task that means they would have to convince citizens to vote for rights of non-citizens. This clash, which is being played out across the country, may be the most radical response to frustration of legal citizens being impacted by the huge number of illegal immigrants that are heavily influencing the economy of Southern California. Many companies are now using Spanish for marketing purposes, and some food service personnel cannot take orders in understandable English. In a proof of the issue Robert Arreola, an illegal immigrant addressed the city council speaking in Spanish with a translator. Turner struck a nerve when he stated that he should not have to know Spanish in a (U.S.) town he grew up in.
Cook Wins Endorsement of Conservative Assemblyman Jay LaSuer.
SACRAMENTO - Today, Retired Marine Colonel and Assembly candidate Paul Cook received the endorsement of conservative Assemblyman Jay LaSuer. Cook has already been endorsed by Assembly Members Tim Leslie and Bill Maze, Sheriff Gary Penrod, Board of Supervisors Chair Bill Postmus, Supervisor Dennis Hansberger and Yucaipa Mayor Dick Riddell. "I am honored to earn the endorsement of someone who shares the same values as I do," said Cook. "Assemblyman LaSuer has fought against wasteful spending and worked tirelessly to secure our borders. I will continue his fight in the State Assembly." Cook is a US Marine Colonel who received two purple hearts for combat injuries and was awarded the Bronze Star with a V for valor. He was elected to the Yucca Valley City Council in 1998 and is currently serving his second term as Mayor. Cook earned a BA in Education, and has received Masters degrees in Political Science from UC Riverside and Public Administration from Cal State San Bernardino and teaches classes in History and anti-Terrorism. He holds leadership posts with area United Way and Red Cross and is the past Executive Director of the Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce. In addition, Paul is a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and American Legion. Paul and his wife Jeanne reside in Yucca Valley. Cook for Assembly ID#1277447PO Box 365 Yucca Valley, CA 92286 ? www.joinpaulcook.com CONTACT: Tab BergMay 15, 2006 (916) 359-0783
Tickets Available for CHS Spring Concert.
Chaffey High School Band Boosters Ontario, Ca. - Chaffey High School Band Director Steve Yanik is pleased to announce that tickets have gone on sale for the schools annual Spring Concert. To be held Wed. May 24th, the program will start at 7:00 P.M. and take place in the Chaffey HS Gym. (1245 Euclid Ave. Ontario.)Tickets, available from band members, or at the door, are $5.00. This years program, "It's Only Broadway", will feature musical numbers from"Cats", "The Phantom of the Opera", and "Wicked", performed by the schools'Concert Band, Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble, Drum Line and Color Guard, groups. For additional information, please call 909-988-5560, ex 2202. For information on the Chaffey Band Program, see our web site: www.chaffeyband.infoOr call: Band Director,Steve Yanik 909-988-5560. x 2202 sjyanik4@aol.comSubmitted by Larry Jones. joneslarryej@cs.com, 951-206-0121
THE END OF AN ERA Redlands, CA - The spring high school theatre production at Arrowhead Christian Academy featured three seniors in a captivating drama. "Art" by Yasmine Reza gave these young actors an exceptional vehicle in which to showcase their talents. The delightful ensemble cast included Ben Britt as Marc, Brian Carnes as Serge and Nick Zaharopoulos as Yvan. "Art" was directed by Crystal Kazmierski and Nathan Smith. The directors were thrilled to be able to feature three actors who have given so much to ACA's theatre program over the past four years. All three students have appeared in numerous high school productions including "12 Angry Jurors", "The Bad Seed" and "Play On!" "This play," said director Kazmierski, "is a bit Seinfeld-esque in its lack of plot, (a man buys a white painting to which his friends react). It's a complicated study of relationships, character, identity, conflict, alienation and reconciliation. In other words it's an actor's dream. Having worked with Ben, Brian and Nick in the past, I knew that they had the ability and the connection to each other to pull this off." Four sold out performances confirmed that the audiences agreed. Ann Hofferber, Arrowhead's 7th grade science teacher, remembers when these three actors starred in the Middle School Musical production of "The Wizard of Oz". Ben was the Scarecrow, Brian the Tinman and Nick was the Wizard himself! "They have grown so much." stated Hofferber, "I am impressed not only with how they have grown into young men but also with how their ability as actors has grown. It will be interesting to see what they do next." She added. Graduation will open many doors for the three thespians as they advance to perform at the college level. In the meantime, ACA will continue to feature an up-and-coming generation of new actors, many of whom opened the spring drama with the radio play "Sorry, Wrong Number". The young cast led by Laura Fennell and McKenzee McCammack, included Daniel Torres, Ryan Mish, Matt Westerfield, Zac Martinez and Doni Buchanan. Ben Britt, Brian Carnes and Nick Zaharopoulos are confident that ACA's theatre department will continue its level of excellence. "It is almost like the end of an era" said Nick when asked to comment on their pending graduation. He continued: "but so many amazing productions are just waiting in the wings. You know, it just keeps getting better every year." Arrowhead Christian AcademyBoo Rivera (951)545-8966 boorivera@hotmail.com
Redlands, May 10, 2006 - The recent Business Press List of Web Design firms in Inland Southern California ranked RedFusion Media as number two, based on number of employees. The Web Design list has just been added by The Business Press. "We didn't know of other firms like ours, but we really didn't have any way to tell how we stacked up against others in the area," states Molly Burgess, of RedFusion Media, "its nice to know." The largest company listed was an agency in the low desert. Because the ranking was based on number of employees, and not actual web design and Internet business, it is unclear who might be doing more web business. RedFusion derives the majority of its revenue strictly from web design, website content maintenance and Internet marketing. The web business has fractured into several types of companies today as the Internet turns a teenager (13 years old) next year." Originally every one tried to do everything," states Jon Burgess, Internet manger at RedFusion, "hosting, email, dial-up (now broadband) design, updates, news and directories. Now most specialize in broadband, hosting, news, or web design." RedFusion Media specializes in the website; design, content creation and maintenance. Unlike the early days of Internet where companies just put the basic information on line, now the website is becoming the center of corporate communications. It's a big job, and most smaller organizations don't have writers, editors, designers, and technical people required for the more intense use of the website. Outsourcing one or all of these jobs is the niche that RedFusion Media fills. This is economical for websites up to about 1000 pages before in-house costs makes sense.
Fontana, California, (May 10, 2006) - Mayor Mark Nuaimi and the Fontana City Council are pleased to announce that the newly formed City of Fontana Employee Library Committee will be holding its first event on Thursday, May 11:ab to 1:00pm. This event is not only design to bring City employees together to learn about the new Fontana Library and Technology/Resource Center but at the numerous ways they can contribute to make the library a success "We have a wonderful team of City employees that really care about this City and this is just another example of their willingness to participate and contribute," said Mayor Mark Nuaimi. This first event will be an Employee BBQ with proceeds going directly going to the library. The event will take place on the South Lawn by City Hall (South of Foothill and North of Arrow) All City employees will be invited to a grand lunch event where $3 of the $6 price will go toward helping to build the Library. Mexico Lindo will be providing delicious Mexican food and the City's Mobile Recreation will be providing the live musical entertainment. Not only will the employees have an opportunity to indulge in great food for only $6.00 while enjoying live music. Those present can participate in a chance to win raffle prizes ($1 each or $5 for six), but they can pick up information on how they and others can help the campaign. "This is just the first of many events and programs the City Employee Committee will be conducting over the next couple of years. I am so proud of this particular dedicated group and their willingness to give up their limited time to help our new library," said Mark Durmisevich, Chair of the City of Fontana Employee Committee for Library Fundraising. There will be plenty of photos opportunity to go along with this extremely interesting human interest story. All media, staff writers and photographers are welcome to attend. CONTACT: Officer Mark Durmisevich, Fontana Police Department & Chair of the City of Fontana Employee Committee for Library Fundraising Phone: (909)356-7100 ext. 4267 Email: mdurmisevich@fontana.org Submitted by, Ed Tiedgen, Communications and Special Projects Consultant, City of Fontana
Comedian Gus Arredondo at the Ontario Improv
Comedian Gus Arredondo will be returning to the Ontario Improv on Tuesday, May 16th as part of the "Train Wreck Tuesday Comedy Showcase". Arredondo who grew up and still resides in Rancho Cucamonga says "It really is like coming home when I perform there". This is probably because this is the very club where he made his debut as a comic in 2004. He has been building a steady following over the last several years "I did over120 shows in 2005 and I should perform twice that amount in 2006". He added "This business is all about getting in front of people and letting them get to know you". Gus who already has several television and radio credits just finished shooting a T.V. pilot called "That's the Light" which is currently being looked at by several networks. There are also plans to embark on a tour this summer that should help him expand an already rapidly growing fan base. When Gus is not performing standup comedy he is likely working with his partners planning live comedy shows for their company Comedy Blowout Productions. A benefit show that they produced last fall raised $2,000 for the Hurricane victims. For more information or to contact Gus Arredondo log on to www.gusarredondo.com or www.comedyblowout.com Submitted by Laurie Holt - Publicist Laurie@gusarredondo.com
CICAMA May Program: Leverage Your Personal Brand
RIVERSIDE, Calif. "Branding" is the hottest buzzword of today's marketing world. The branding methods you personally utilize to forward your products and services will be less than credible and ineffective if your Personal Branding is not part of your strategy. Join us on May 18 as Corporate Icon informs, motivates and inspires us to "Leverage Your Personal Brand" to achieve a greater potential to reach our prospects and clients! Susan Abrams, AICI, and Patsy Cisneros, AICI, of Corporate Icon- the image development company(tm) specialize in training individuals and business groups to project the quality of their knowledge and skills - and the quality of their products and services - by the way people look, speak and behave. The public and media are invited to join California Inland Counties of the American Marketing Association (CICAMA) chapter for our monthly program on Thursday, May 18th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Victoria Club in Riverside, California. WHAT: "Leverage Your Personal Brand" WHEN: Thursday, May 18th, 2006 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Networking from 11:30-11:55 a.m. Lunch and Presentation from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Victoria Club at 2521 Arroyo Drive, RiversideCost is $20 members; $35 non-members (price includes lunch) HOW: To RSVP to this event, please call (951) 274-7414 or email cicama@marketingpower.com. Please indicate your lunch preference: either a luncheon salad or deli sandwich. A 24-hour notice is required for cancellations. ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Susan Abrams, AICI, and Patsy Cisneros, AICI, corporate image & executive development specialists, are authors of "The Professional Image Toolkit - How to Look like You Mean Business." They've been featured corporate image consultants numerous times on Lifetime Channel's New Attitudes television programs. Recently, Corporate Icon became profiled as one of Los Angeles' top ten keynote speakers and corporate training companies on the web sites of Business Week, Inc, Fast Company, Forbes, Newsweek, and the Wall Street Journal. For more information go to www.corporateicon.com. CICAMA (California Inland Counties American Marketing Association) hosts monthly meetings with guest speakers who provide marketing related topics for continuing education in the areas of promotions, publicity, advertising and marketing. CICAMA is the only business organization that exclusively caters to marketing professionals in the Inland Empire and eastern Los Angeles County. For more information visit: http://cicama.marketingpower.com/ or http://www.cicamablog.com/.
Program on Negotiating Power at IEAC
Rebecca Rogers of Young & Rubicam, Orange County, will be speaking about "Negotiating Power" on Thursday, May 11, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. at TB Scotts - 103 N. Lincoln Ave. in Corona. Admission is FREE for Inland Empire Ad Club members, $20 for members of the California Inland Counties chapter of American Marketing Association (CICAMA) and students with valid I.D., and $25 for other guests. Seating is limited. Please RSVP on our website www.ieadclub.com or info@ieadclub.com with the names of those attending and any specific dietary needs you may have, or call 909-945-9500 for more information. IEAC PO Box 2445 Riverside, CA 92516-2445 ieadclub@aol.com www.ieadclub.com
Chaffey High School Plans 45th Annual Band Tournament
Chaffey High School Band Director Steve Yanik is pleased to announce that once again the School will host its' Annual Tournament of Bands. This Oct. 28th will mark the 45th year of the event, which remains the longest continuous running series of field competitions in Southern California. While invitations have already gone out to many area schools, interested groups who have not yet received their invitation are encouraged to contact Director Yanik for details and entry forms. This year the show will return to later a start time, providing many Bands the opportunity to perform "Under the Lights" at Chaffey's' historic Graber Field. Parties interested in participating in the event as volunteers, sponsors, or vendors are being sought and should contact Band Booster President Mr. Ron Sweet for information. For information on the Chaffey Band Program, see our web site: www.chaffeyband.info, or call: Band Director, Steve Yanik. 909-988-5560. x 2202, sjyanik4@aol.com Chaffey Band Booster President, Ron Sweet. 909-702-4425 sweetb52@msn.com
National Day of Prayer, May 4 - Redlands
National Day of Prayer, May 4
This Thursday is the National Day of Prayer
We will be gathering to pray for our nation and our neighbors at three different times:
1 - 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. on the Trinity campus, M-200 (Ministry Center, west building)
2 - 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. (same location)
3 - Noon - 1:00 p.m., we'll join with Christians from other churches in downtown Redlands at Smiley Park, directly behind the Redlands Library.
Come when you can during those hours.
Steve SpringstedPastor of Community LifeTrinity E.F. Church
13th Annual Inland Empire Prayer Breakfast to be Celebrated Thursday, May 4, 2006 ONTARIO, CA- Thursday, May 4, 2006, the National Day of Prayer will mark the 13th Annual Inland Empire Prayer Breakfast at the DoubleTree Hotel, 222 N.Vineyard Avenue, in Ontario, California. The event will run from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Over 500 people are expected to attend the breakfast, from throughout the Inland Empire region. The program will include a keynote address by the Honorable John Andrews. Now a Claremont Institute fellow, Andres was previously President of the Colorado Senate, chairman of the State Policy Network, and managing director of TCI Cable News. He does a radio talk show, a TV commentary, and a Denver Post column. He also teaches humanities and serves on a foreign scholarships commission for the White House. John Andrews also heads up the new alliance for conservative reform, Backbone America, a project of the Claremont Institute, where he is committed to, in his words, "defending the permanent things - the timeless principles of the American founding, together with the moral and spiritual truths of our Judeo-Christian heritage." Participants will also be led in worship by musicians from Loveland Church in Fontana, prayer by San Bernardino County Supervisor Gary Ovitt, Loveland Church Pastor Chuck Singleton, Upland business owner Gail Horton, and California Highway Patrol Captain Darrell Luttrell. As is tradition at the Inland Empire Prayer Breakfast, prayer will be offered for four segments of the community: Leaders in business, government and public service, church and non-profit ministry, and public safety. Inland Empire Prayer Breakfast History: The first Inland Empire Prayer Breakfast was launched in 1993. The Inland Empire Prayer Breakfast Committee was then, and still is, a group of business, church, community, and political leaders who volunteer their time and efforts to bring people together for pray for our region, state, and nation, to unite believers from throughout our region, and to raise awareness of ministries and para-church organization in our area. It is the aim and purpose of the Inland Empire Prayer Breakfast to work through the churches and ministries of the Inland Empire, acknowledging them as the cornerstone of the body of believers. It is our aim to act as a catalyst for existing ministries-not to duplicate or compete with any organization. The list of speakers has included Senator Bill Armstrong, Reverend Ronald Hill, Dr. Bill Bright, Sammy Tippit, Nimrod Mc Nair, Bob Vernon, Reverend David Moore, Reverend Fermin Whittacker, David Hocking and Pastor Jack Hayford. This year's speaker is the Honorable John Andrews For more information on the Inland Empire Prayer Breakfast, it's history, and current committee members, go to http://www.ieprayerbreakfast.org/
Cal State Students inspired to call attention to family secrets. SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA. The California State University San Bernardino Sociology Club and Option House, Inc. are having their third annual Walk-a-Thon to End Family Violence on Saturday May 20, 2006. Students are asking for community involvement and pledges to express a collective outrage at violence in general and family violence in particular. Involved students, many of whom aspire to be social workers and educators, wish to call attention to the epidemic that is plaguing communities throughout the Inland Empire and homes throughout the nation. The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that as many as 2 million women a year are physically abused by an intimate partner and about one third of us know someone who fits into that category. Yet, many of us turn a blind eye to this blight on our communities. Blight, because the fallout for children being raised in a violent home can be bullying, bedwetting, poor academic performance, and other emotional and social problems. The End Family Violence Walk-a-Thon involves a six-mile walk gathering at the parking lot of the San Bernardino County courthouse at Arrowhead and 5th Streets, followed by a rally, auction and refreshments at the Cal State Campus. This year the keynote speaker at the rally will be San Bernardino Deputy District Attorney Marc Guillory who heads a unit in the DA's office dedicated to prosecuting those accused of family violence. Rides will be available along the way for those who cannot finish the walk or who need temporary respite. Registration forms can be retrieved from the Option House web site at optionhouse.org. Registration donation is $5. Children are free. Participants are asked to wear a white t-shirt for visibility. The walkers will line up at 7:30 a.m. and begin the walk promptly at 8:30 a.m. Proceeds from the event will go to Option House, Inc.- which depends entirely on grants and donations-- to help defray the costs of sheltering victims of family violence, including children. Additionally, donations are used for psychological counseling, job training, and assistance with court appearances. For more information or to register call Option House at (909) 884-4802. Submitted by Juanita Olivo
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