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Page A2 • December 6, 2012 • Inland Empire Community Newspapers • Rialto Record IECN PHOTO COURTESY RUS MILLER The Wrestling Season by Laurie Brooks and directed by Rus Miller, is a story about the issues that teenagers face throughout their high school journey. The Wrestling Season will be in pro- duction at Carter High School starting Thursday, December 6 to Saturday, December 8. In photo is freshman Fernando Martinez (center) he plays the refree in the production. by senior Tiffaney Williams) re- gret having too much too soon, and Nicole (played by senior Katie Dietz) has so little self-esteem that she agrees with everyone. The Wrestling Season uses im- ages, movements and sound as cast members function as a chorus and as individual characters whose stories are interwoven to create a theatrical event that challenges and revels their search for identity. Other cast members include Willy (played by junior Mark Soleta) and the referee (played by fresh- man Fernando Martinez). The stage manager for this production is senior Joanna Campos. “This particular piece is stylisti- cally different from most high school plays in that there is a sim- ple set of a wrestling mat, simple lighting, few props and uniform costumes,” Miller said. “Remind- ing us that all you really need to actualize a play are players and a space.” This production is one that you definitely do not want to miss, Bring out the whole family, espe- cially if you have teenagers. Youth are faced with challenges and is- sues that those who have been out of high school for awhile cannot even imagine. As time changes, the generation changes. Some- times all youth need to know is that someone understands their sit- uation and will be there for them. “I hope young people gain an un- derstanding that they are not alone in the rites of passage of finding one’s self during adolescent years,” Miller said. “I hope adults remember what it’s like to be in high school; the fears, frustrations, and trials. I hope everyone will look into their hearts with empathy and understanding toward people whom may be different from them.” For those who would like to see the production Carter High School is located at 2630 North Linden Avenue, Rialto. Tickets are $8. There is no admission after cur- tain, which is at 7 p.m. The next production will be in the spring and they will be going back to children’s theatre with the production of “Winnie-the-Pooh”, based on the book by A.A. Mine, and adapted by Kristin Sergel. This production is set to run from April 10 to 13, 2013. Wrestling, cont. from front IECN PHOTO COURTESY ANGELA PERRY After the ceremony there was a health fair available for guests to learn about the importance of exercise, receive information on the fitness center and a variety of more information regarding the importance of their health. For those who are unfamiliar with the Rialto Racquet and Fitness Center there are a variety of serv- ices that are offered. They include aqua fitness, family fun events, lap swim hours, pool rentals, private swim lessons, recreational swim hours, swim lessons, racquet ball rooms and of course fitness room with a variety of gym equipment. Children can also stay in shape by going to the Rialto Racquet and Fitness Center through the Fit 4 Kids program. The Fit 4 Kids is an after school program where kids learn the importance exercise and participate in a variety of sports. The program is open two days a week for kids ages 7 years to 13 years of age. Classes are an hour and a half. Low to moderate in- come families that reside in Rialto are eligible to enroll their children in the program. The next ceremony that will be held will be a Children’s Cere- mony where they will be given awards for their hard work. The ceremony will be held on Satur- day, December 22 at 10 a.m. For more information on the fit- ness center please visit www.Rial- toRec.com. Fitness, cont. from front O n December 15 at 7 p.m. at the Rialto Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1375 N. Willow Avenue, Rialto there will be a “Rialto Inter-faith Christ- mas Musical Concert” consisting of church choirs, acappella groups and individual members of all con- gregational faiths according to Elder Alan Dyer, Stake Media Re- lations Spokesperson for the Rialto Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The event is being co-sponsored by Pastor Lara of the Rialto Lutheran Church, and Stake Pres- ident, Robert Chandler of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints. All inter-faith mem- bers are welcome to come to the practice at the following sessions: Sunday, December 9 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, De- cember 15 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The concert call time is at 6 p.m. and the program will start at 7 p.m. For more information and to reg- ister choir members for concert contact Bradley Hampton at (909) 730-3241 or E-mail him at acap- [email protected]. Interfaith Christmas Concert Rialto retail sales show slight increase for second quarter A ccording to the latest sta- tistics provided by the HdL Companies, taxable retail sales increased by 1.1% from the 2Q/2011 to the 2Q/2012, after adjusting for accounting aberra- tions. This compares with an 8.7 percent growth rate for the County of San Bernardino. New automobile sales drove the strong countywide (and statewide) performance as consumers rushed to replace aging vehicles and take advantage of historically low fi- nance rates. Because there are no new car dealerships in Rialto, Ri- alto’s growth rate could not keep pace with the County’s. In addi- tion, fuel sales declined by 12.2 percent and this sector represents the backbone of Rialto’s taxable retail sales base sluggish sales in this sector have a pronounced ef- fect on Rialto. Full year sales tax receipts (based upon a four quarter moving aver- age calculation excluding pool al- locations) are now approximately $8.5 million dollars, down from a peak of approximately $12.2 mil- lion in 2008. Current sales reflect what the City actually recorded in 2003. According to HdL, consumers are reducing fuel consumption as a result of higher fuel prices and more fuel efficient car purchases. Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Improvements T he City of Rialto, in part- nership with the Rialto Unified School District (RUSD), submitted an application to the State of California Depart- ment of Transportation (Caltrans) for a Federal Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program requesting grants to install an In-Roadway Warning Light (IRWL) system along with Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk, and ADA improvements in the vicinity of Merle Casey Elementary School. The IRWL system consists of amber lights embedded in the pavement on both sides of the crosswalk markings. The system would enhance pedestrian safety and increase visibility of pedestri- ans crossing the street by alerting drivers to exercise caution as they enter the school zone. There are currently significant barriers to walking and cycling to school cre- ated by nonstop traffic in front of the school. Unfortunately, this cre- ates a significant risk to children trying to cross the street to Merle Casey Elementary School. The adjacent residential neighbor- hood also lacks sidewalks for chil- dren to walk to school on. The parkway strip between the street curb and property line fences is part of the City’s street right-of- way, and this project proposes to construct new sidewalks along this area. The City is currently coordi- nating with property owners that will be affected by the construc- tion, to work in ways to minimize removal of existing landscaping re- quired to construct the new side- walk. The City scheduled a neighborhood workshop on De- cember 4, that was held at the Multi- Purpose Room at Merle Casey Elementary School, to dis- cuss the project. The plans are being completed with City Council’s approval to be scheduled in January 2013, bid- ding for the project is anticipated for February 2013, and construc- tion to start by April 2013. RR2_Layout 2 12/5/12 11:14 AM Page 1
