Redlands Daily Facts from Redlands, California • Page 3

Sen. Cologne to meet with Redlands School board Area News BODY FRENCH Mrs. Clayton Comfit, a volunteer French teacher at Smiley school, says her students enjoy learning continental gestures perhaps more than the language itself. Pictured re-enacting a sample lesson she gave to school board members earlier this week, she demonstrates a French shrug, top; and from lower left, a lady's bow, the expression "Magnifique!" and at right, she attempts to convey the technique ot saying the French "eu" vowel sound. (Facts photos by Grant Sims.) 1800 donated hours per week 600 school volunteers provide valuable help A volunteer program in Redlands schools has swelled during the past few years from a small knot of parents to an "invaluable service" with about 600 participants donating more than 1,800 hours per week to district education.

"Volunteers have done a fantastic job of expanding our capacity for educational services," said Robert Cambell, assistant district superintendent of schools. Outlining volunteer programs during a special session of the Redlands school board earlier this week, Campbell said the donated time is taking heavy clerical loads off teachers, keeping elementary school libraries open, and is staffing educational programs the district would not otherwise be able to afford. Those programs range from instruction in art appreciation, to music, puppetry, sculpturing, and even foreign language instruction, he said. They include volunteer teacher aides and clerical assistants, said the administrator, but not student teachers from area universities, whose services swell the cost-free ranks even more. Primarily, the volunteer services have been organized through three channels: the elementary school library system, the Redlands School Volunteer Program (RSVPt.

and the "Art Ladies." District administrator Edgar F. Losee also noted several independent programs, such as "Room 9" at Kimberly school, where two mothers have compiled a roomful of "learning incentives;" and a reading laboratory at Crafton school staffed by PTA mothers. Mrs. John (Margaret) Munn, RSVP coordinator, told board members the birth of the program had its roots in parental concern over large class loads, cuts in music and art programs, voiced desires for more science and language programs, and a need for increased one-to-one relation-, ships between instructors and students. "A group of Kimberly parents had heard of successful volunteer programs operating in many California among them, San Diego.

Los Angeles and Berkeley." she said. "We thought that Redlands is blessed with a reservoir of talented and concerned people who could be tapped to furnish such help and services." With the assistance of district and with PTA and school board approval, the program has grown lo its current status. Presently, said Mrs. RSVP volunteers arc working in 15 Redlands schools. For examples of services rendered.

Mrs. Munn asked several volunteers to stage sample programs for the board members, who later labeled the presentations "an excellent evening of entertainment." Included were a mother- daughter act by Mrs. Stephan Wersan, and her daughter, Laura, a Johnston College student. Specializing in puppetry the Wersan stage plays, teach youngsters how to make and costume puppets, and help incorporale puppets as teaching devices for various subjects. Volunteer Mrs.

Clayton Condil. a Redlands newcomer, is a former teacher in Tahitian schools and a wife of a minister for the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints. She displayed her talents as a volunteer French teacher at Smiley school, and also as a classroom aide. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 Attempting to standardize a "first," Redlands school board members are expected Tuesday to set the date for a discussion of education legislation with State Sen. Gordon Cologne.

The session will be held to update a January 15 meeting with the Indio Republican, who said at that time he could not give an accurate picture of upcoming legislation because it was "impossible" lo give a pre- legislative session preview of what lawmakers would accomplish. Cologne noted the January meeting was the first time a school board within his district had asked for a firsthand report on laws affecting education. Gty Creek private park wins approval SAN BERNARDINO (CNA) Ignoring protests and opposition of Running Springs residents and the U.S. Forest Service, the County Planning Commission Thursday gave its nod of approval to establishment of a 640-acre private park for travel trailers, campers and motorbike and horseback riders in the City Creek area halfway between Highland and Running Springs. The commission one month ago postponed any decision on (he matter until an in-depth study of charges made by the VS.

Forest service that the proposal was not compatible, and that it constituted a definite fire hazard. Chino developer-investor Norman E. Fuller told the commission that much interest had been shown in his development which will be managed on a membership plan. The clincher came, however, when he stated that he would be agreeable to a five- year period uf approval, after which the commission could again make a ruling on fire hazard problems brought up by the Forest Servce. Initial phase of the development will include no more than spaces for 800 overnight campers and trailers during the five-year period.

When and if completed, the full- phase development will accommodate 2400 campers, trailers and tent residents. Commissioner Arthur Poland of Big Bear Lake, in making the motion for approval, said he believed that Fuller would be a good operator and that his previous actions had indicated that he was very conscious of fire hazards in the mountains and that his reforestation efforts showed he was desirous of beautifying the bumed-out area. Opposition had been expressed by the Running Springs Chamber of Commerce and other businessmen, stating in essence that the establishment of the park at that location would create a tremendous traffic problem of Highway 30. Commissioner Carl Van Burger of Apple Valley, who had previously stated his opposition to the park, changed his mind when the five-year condition was stated. He said he was also much impressed with Fuller's planting of 6.000 trees on the proposed site.

Entrance to the park site is located approximately two miles east of the City Creek Ranger Station. A gas station, restaurant and other related businesses are included in preliminary' plans for the entrance. Fuller indicated. Last fall, board members had decided to request periodic legislative reports, and had met with Assemblyman Jerry Lewis of San Bernardino prior to their session with Cologne. The proposed meeting is expected to be set for May 3.

Other matters facing the board Tuesday night include a proposal to purchase 4.14 acres for construction of district warehouse and maintenance facilities. Negotiations for acquisition of the land were okayed during a January 26 meeting. At that time, administrators outlining construction plans said the property owner was asking $52,000 for the site. It is located adjacent to the freewav, north of Central avenue and east of Church street, just northeast of current maintenance facilities. The board Tuesday will consider 10 business items, nine items dealing with the district instruction department, and nine personnel matters.

In addition, administrators' reports will be given on vocational education, food service, and civic center funds. The food service department report is expected to include requests for action by the board, to help pull the department out of a deficit operation during the current school year. Tuesaay's meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. in the school board room on W. Lugonia avenue.

SAFARI GOLF Ethel Hammer (right) has used a safari motif in her home decorations for some time. Now, she has had Westinghouse make her new four- wheel golf cart in the same motif. She was the object of much attention on the Redlands Country Club golf course where she used it for the first time yesterday in a member-guest event. Her guest, Mrs. Grant Musick, left, enjoyed the new cart with her.

(Facts photo by C.J. Kenison) Circle market robbed An armed robber stole $40 in cash from a young clerk at the Circle market. 1789 Mentone boulevard, shortly after noon yesterday, according to Yucaipa Sheriff's deputies. The man, described as being 40-45 years of age and with a rough face, walked up to clerk Terri Ann Roquet, displayed a weapon, and ordered her to empty the cash register, deputies said. Upon leaving the store, about 12:30.

the man ordered the clerk to lie on the floor for 10 minutes. The girl got up in time to see a car leaving eastbound on Mentone boulevard. "We were unable to find the auto," Deputy WalJy Anton said. A similar type armed robbery took place at 9:30 a.m. yesterday at a Circle Food Store in Loma Linda, deputies said.

Phoenixes catch four martin on Mexico trip Four marlin. a surplus of yellowtail. and 3,000 miles of roadway were among the entries in a log of three weeks of Mexican travel by Mr. and Mrs. Howard Phoenix of Redlands.

The couple has just returned from a trailer trip which extended along the Gulf of Mexico to the tropical fishing village of San Carlos. 1.450 miles south of Redlands. Their traveling companions were two Arizona couples, including tormer Kcdlanders Mr. and Mrs. Marion Chambers.

Chambers was the Redlands school district transportation supervisor until his retirement last fall, when he moved with his wife to Apache Junction. Arizona. Phoenix, owner of Phoenix Motor Parts in Redlands. said the trip included stopovers in Guaymas, San Carlos Bay, Mazatlan. and finally.

San Water flows down street A canal overflow resulted in water flowing curb-to-curb along San Bernardino avenue this morning. Horace Hinckley, manager of the Bear Valley Mutual Water Company, said the leak was the result of "an unprecedented amount of sand" clogging a canal leading from the Santa Ana river to the Mentone reservoir. Hinckley said (he sand apparently was a result of watershed damage during last November's 55.000-acre Bear fire in (he San Bernardino mountains. The canal, he said, "is at least two-thirds full" of debris. He said the overflow, which began east of Opal avenue, was expected to be halted today.

Explosion damages house An explosion, blamed on a natural gas leak, ripped through a Highland home at 26589 Highland avenue, near Victoria street at 10:16 p.m. Thursday. Sheriff's deputies are investigating the blast which caused minor injuries to the owner of the home George Kenneth Barton. 73. He was taken to San Bernardino County Hospital where he was reported in fair condition.

The force of the explosion ripped one wall completely out of the wood frame home. Carlos. It included days ot clam digging, sun-soaking, and fishing for yellowtail, marlin and sailfish. The party landed four marlin ranging to 140 pounds while staying at "excellent" trailer facilities in Mazatlan. said Phoenix.

Phoenix said he could recommend no better trip for anyone enjoying fishing, sun, solitude, iguanas, parakeets, burros and cocoanuts. His only- caution regarded moonlight travel: "I recommend that anyone taking the trip drive only during daylight hours." he said. "The livestock tends to doze on the pavement." He said he was surprised at the number of United States travelers "so far south at that time of the year;" and commented on improvements made on Mexican roads since the Olympics were staged in Mexico City. School menu for week Hot dogs, talarini. chopped beef in gravy, tacos.

and chili macs head the menu for next week's hot lunch program in Redlands schools. Desserts will include peaches, cookies. Jello. chocolate cake and applesauce. The complete menu for next week is: Monday: Hot dog on bun.

candied sweet potatoes, lettuce salad, egg slice, peaches, cookies and milk. Tuesday: Talarini. tossed green salad, peanut butter and celery, yeast roll, fruit mix. and milk. Wednesday: Chopped beef in gravy on mashed potatoes, cabbage salad, buttered cheese biscuit, Jello, topping and milk.

Thursday: Beef taco. cheese, lettuce and tomatoc. green beans, chocolate cake, orange wedge and milk. Friday: Chili-mac. lettuce, salad, peas, muffin bread, applesauce and milk.

About People Dale Sliger. owner of Sliger's Music Store, is reported to be "doing well" at Redlands Community Hospital where he was taken Wednesday after suffering a coronary while at work. Mr. Sliger was in the Intensive Care Unit.until yestcraay when he was able to lie moved. Only members of the family are allowed to see him at this time.

OAIIY FACTS, Redlands, Calif. 400 start 'Walk for Mankind' An estimated 400 Redlanders of all ages today participated in a 20-mile "Walk for Mankind" organized by two University of Redlands service clubs. The hikers, following a zigzag route from the university to San Bernardino and back, were attempting to raise 518,000 by recruiting money-per-mile sponsors. Proceeds will go to the House of Neighborly Service in Redlands, and to Project Concern, an international medical relief program. Organized by two campus groups, the "Spurs" and "Yeomen," the walk included participants ranging from elementary school students to adults.

UR President Dr. Eugene Dawson and Johnston College Chancellor Dr. Eugene Ouellette performed ribbon- cutting ceremonies and led the trek out of town early this morning. Glenn Wallichs, president of Capitol Records, was expected to arrive this afternoon to greet returning hikers and present awards to the oldest, the youngest, the walker with the most sponsors, and the walker earning the most money per mile. Walk organizers said sponsors for the walk had pledged up to $15 per mile in some instances.

Geologists to visit area The San Timoteo Badlands, the San Jacinto Fault passing under Valley College, Cajon Pass and the San Andreas fault are some of the features in this area which will be visited by geologists next week. Tours of the Southern California geological regions will precede the annual meeting of the Cordilleran Section of the Geological Society of America. The conference begins Thursday at UC- Riverside. Nearly 1,000 scientsts from all parts of the West are expected. About 250 delegates will take the field trips which range in length from half a day to three days.

MAC checks pollution A Airlift Command Environmental Pollution Control committee has been created at MAC headquarters to cope with environmental pollutants generated by or resulting from the command's air operations, ecology officers of Norton Air Force Base report. The committee will serve as official monitors in insuring that pollution of the surroundings does not result from any actions of MAC in the areas of aircraft, vehicles, boats, medical, housing, community, firefighting exercises, fish and wildlife, land and improper waste management. The new regulation calls also for adherence to President Nixon's new emphasis on control of pollution from Federal installations as well as from private industry and municipalities. Saturday, March 3 Admits he set fire Phillip J. Kelley, 21 of Palm Springs, pleaded guilty yesterday to arson in the acre Meyers Canyon fire, last summer.

San Bernardino Superior Court Judge Harold R. Haberkorn set sentencing for April 30. Kelley was arrested Sept. 28, the day the blaze began in LytJe creek canyon. At his preliminary hearing he admitted setting off firecrackers in the area, but said he first saw flames some distance from where the firecrackers had been exploded.

Two killed in desert plane crash Two Los Angeles men were killed yesterday morning when the plane they were using to conduct undisclosed engineering tests spun out of control and crashed into the Ifclendale airport runway. Dead at the scene were Franklin S. Coale, 40. of Pasadena, the pilot and Thomas Keefe. 20.

of Burbank, San Bernardino County Coroner Bill Hill said. Helendale is 11 mites north of Victorville. According to Sgt. Howard Goddard of the Victorville Sheriff's substation. Coale, Keefe and three other men took off from the Van Nuys airport at 10 a.m.

in an Aero Commander 560. twin-engine, eight passenger plane. The plane was owned by World West, aviation of Van Nuys. The three survivors told investigators at the crash site that they had landed at the private Helendale airport at 10:45 a.m. and left the aircraft, leaving Keefe and Coale in the plane.

The plane then took off and climbed to 2.000 feet where a small parachute was dropped. The survivors said the drop was part of a test being made for Tasker Industries of Los Angeles. Following the first parachute drop. Coale and Keefe landed and held a discussion with the three men on the ground. The two then took off again and climbed to I.OOO feet where they released another chute.

The observers said that just after the parachute was released, they saw the plane's left wing dip. as though the pilot was starting a left turn. The plane then spun into the ground, killing the two men. ft exploded on impact. Motorist killed near Devore A 25-year-old Whittier man, Richard Irving Lance died yesterday when his cement truck crashed off the Barstow Freeway near Devore yesterday at 5:47 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.

The truck was carrying a full load of bulk cement when it crashed through a railing and plummeted into a creek bed just south of the Palm Avenue crossing. The truck burst into flame after crashing and Lance was trapped in the cab, officers said. GET IT STARTED, Higgins, 8, gets her clackers started slowly at left, holding her tongue just so. Then, she speeds up the motion (and the noise) as she raises them higher in the air. Note the position of the tongue also changes with the position of the clackers.

She's the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Higgins, 720 Ardmore. (Facts photos by J. Kenison).