By Cynthia Mendoza

Amuch beloved tradition inColton continues to drawan entire community toHermosa Gardens Cemetery onMemorial Day of InlandMemorial’s special ceremony tohonor those who have lost theirlives serving their country. Apart from honoring those whohave served their country, the eventalso draws families who simply

wish to remember their loved oneswho have passed on, includingdads, moms, sisters, aunts, unclesand sadly, even children. The cemetery fills up with flowersand other tributes at each grave siteand families sometimes place lawnchairs around their loved one’s siteto just sit, relax and reflect or con-verse with each other. The ceremony itself follows itstraditional routine that includeswords of gratitude and supportfrom elected officials, including

Colton Mayor Sarah Zamora andmembers of the city council, RialtoCouncilman Joe Baca Jr. andRedlands Mayor Pete Aguilar,music, a 21-gun salute, given by theVFW Post 6474, proclamations andmore. San Bernardino County Chair andSupervisor Josie Gonzales who isoriginally from Colton, was one ofthe elected officials who expressedher gratitude and respect for the

By Cynthia Mendoza

Places to get one’s hair cutmight be found on everystreet but for those lookingfor a one of a kind experience that’sall about art and pampering,Xcyphr Hair Studio in San

Bernardino is the place to go. Open now three years, Xcyphr,which is a play on the word ‘cipher’which stands for 0, is the brainchild and baby of Ruben Martinez,Colton native, 35, a man with a pairof clipper in his hands and a pas-sion for hair art in his heart. The zero concept however, isn’t

so much about a number as it isabout a number as it is a symbol ofnever ending creativity, artisticdrive and passion, qualitiesMartinez seeks in his staff. “We’ll never plateau,” he says ofthe endless possibilities for creativ-

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The Arrowhead RegionalMedical Center Foundationhas announced that it raisedapproximately $75,000 during itsrecent golf tournament fundraiser,dollars that have been earmarkedfor the development of an appliedmedical research program at thecounty-owned Medical Center.“We are thrilled with the successof our tournament and the dollarswe have raised,” said FoundationExecutive Director Frank Reyes.“In these challenging times of eco-nomic uncertainty, raising funds isextremely difficult.“But our success is a tribute to themany supporters, both new and old,who recognize the importance ofour work; we are very grateful tothem.”The ARMC Foundation, a not-for-

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IECN PHOTO CYNTHIA MENDOZAGilbert C. Zamorano, 88, visited the grave of his wife Rachel on Monday, May 28 during a MemorialDay service at Hermosa Gardens Cemetery in Colton. He was one of many local vets who were rec-ognized during the event that Inland Memorial hosts every year.

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Xcyphr Hair Studio: where art meets business

IECN PHOTO COURTESY ERIC COOK PHOTOGRAPHYAt Xcyphr Hair Studio in San Bernardino, getting a hair cut is an experience, not just a service. Thefun, passionate and very dedicated staff make sure that customers not only walk out satisfied but thatthey had a great time. Owner Ruben Martinez from Colton, left, oversees his staff, in no particularorder: Nancy Britton, Melissa Walters, Stephanie Macias, Helen Rodriguez, MaryAnn Gomezand Josie Martinez.

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The APPLE ScholarshipFoundation (A PersonalPath to Lifelong Education)proudly announces its 2012 recipi-ents. The Colton Joint Unified SchoolDistrict APPLE ScholarshipFoundation is a non-profit organiza-tion established in the fall of 2001by Colton Joint Unified SchoolDistrict employees. GraduatingCJUSD seniors as well seniors affil-iated with district employees are eli-gible. Money is raised by employeecontributions as well as otherfundraising efforts. This year APPLE has awarded atotal of $21,000 in various awardamounts to the following students:

Colton High SchoolCesar Robles-Martinez Zane PreciadoSamantha LakeNiusha Bavadian

Bloomington High SchoolRicky SalgueroNatalia Chavez Cisneros Marilyn Obispo Michael Haney

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