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Tuesday. “We’ve also established relationships with our existing property owners.”

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The proposed Hub City Centre Specific Plan, which would be located where the current Colton Golf Club currently stands. By Anthony Victoria

olton Economic Development Manager Arthur Morgan is adamant that his vision for the city’s west

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end and downtown area will bring in further economic prosperity for its residents. His approach: facilitating and influencing the direction of private sector investment toward chances that will lead to

growth.

“There is a whole network of retailers and developers that are looking for locations,” Morgan said during an interview on

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“With the [Colton Community Coalition for CHANGE] bringing this to our attention, we will be able to work together to create an ordinance to enforce this problem,” he said.

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In addition to the aforementioned plans, approximately 42.1 acres will be used for housing development on the northwest end of the city. Of those acres, Carl Ross donated 35 acres for

synthetic drugs in smoke shops and in convenience stores in the city.

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Morgan and his team of planners are currently in negotiations with several retailers and developers for two specific projects. The first--the 68.1 acre Hub City Centre Specific Plan--that intends on bringing an array of retail stores, restaurants, and a movie theatre complex, as well as the construction of the California University of Science and Medicine (Cal Med) to the First district. The second is the Downtown Opportunities Project, which will create a “restaurant row”--accompanying already existing restaurants such as Le Rendez-Vous Cafe, Amapola Rico Taco, Sushi Miguel’s Style, and Subway.

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PHOTO/ANTHONY VICTORIA Mayor Richard De La Rosa met with the Colton Community Coalition for CHANGE on Jan. 8 to discuss the issue of Synthetic Drug Use.

CHANGE. The youth-driven organization met with Colton mayor here is a severe issue with Richard De La Rosa on Friday Jan. synthetic drug use in the 8 to urge him to assist in addressarea, according to the ing the problem. Colton Community Coalition for By Anthony Victoria

“We hope you can help us solve this issue,” said Coalition member Linda Guerra. De La Rosa said in a phone interview on Monday that he is planning to make a proposal to the city manager to create an

Synthetic drugs are infamous due to their potential to be masked as domestic products such as incense, potpourri, bath salts, and jewelry cleaners. They are labeled unsuitable for human consumption to avoid quality control and government regulatory oversight, according to the Office of National Drug Control Policy. These substances usually cause psychosis, vomiting, hallucinations, and seizures.

“There are not many state laws to enforce this,” said Colton Police officer Jason Hanna to the dozen or so Coalition members at the City Council chambers on Friday. “These drugs are taking Ordinance cont. on next page

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gotiations in how to preserve land for the endangered Delhi Sands flower-loving fly. The deal with the federal agency has allowed for the city to develop 416 acres of that land. However, as Morgan explained, none of the development plans would have moved forward without the acquisition of 20 acres from Ross that were part of habitat space.

usage for “compact lots” that feature single-housing living units. Also included in development plans are two small parcels of acres--on the northwest and southwest corners of Valley Boulevard and Pepper Avenue--that will bring a dining room, hotel, and several quick service restaurants, gas station (rebuilding the existing Valero), and 8,000 feet of retail “The habitat would have cost a space. minimum of $5.5-million dollars,” he said. “The city doesn’t have “This year we will be focusing $5.5-million. We had to scratch more on developing this area fur- our heads and think smarter.” ther, at least in the conceptual sense,” Morgan explained. Water drainage infrastructure issues has also slowed down develMorgan affirmed that his development, according to Morgan. He opment plans have not been with- explained that one drainage out issues. The U.S. Fish and pipeline that travels down Valley Wildlife Service gave the city the Boulevard down to the Rialto green light to begin development Channel has created another on the west end, after years of ne- wildlife issue, due to the appearDrugs cont. from front

ance of the near-extinct Santa Ana Sucker Fish. Morgan said he has proposed to build a storm drain catch basin near the housing development on the west end as an interim solution until development is finalized.

“Colton has been bypassed many years because of the fly habitat. Now we have settled that.”

“We’re thinking smarter for interim solutions until we have this final development done,” he said. “On the other side of the Colton Hub Centre, I am trying to convince members of the council to build a pipeline underneath the Pepper Avenue freeway bridge for water to flow into the basins just will be a year where vast consouth of the freeway. We need to struction and planning will take do it now while Pepper Avenue is place, with the following year seeunder construction.” ing the opening of new restaurants, store fronts, while seeing more Morgan said a Smart and Final revenue in sales tax and property Extra store will soon be opening tax. on the corner of Mt. Vernon and “Colton has been bypassed for Colton Avenues. Overall, the sea- many years because of that fly soned developer believes 2016

ordinances, it will make it harder for youth to have access to these City approves changes to Marforms of legality. Unfortunately, substances. A lot of people don’t ijuana city ordinance all we can do is ask them to throw know about these drugs. More it away.” specifically, parents don’t know During the Jan. 5 City Council what to look for. It’s important that meeting, council members unaniJosh Ramirez, a Prevention Spe- we inform the community.” mously voted to amend an existing cialist with Mental Health Sysmunicipal code that bans Maritems: Central Valley Prevention Mayor De La Rosa personally juana dispensaries in all city zonProgram, explained that Coalition thanked the coalition for their ing districts to include prohibiting members have visited several commitment to the safety of the cultivation. smoke shops and convenience community. stores to assess synthetic drug Section 18.48.130 of the Colton sales, as well as training youth and “It takes 24-hours a day and 7- Municipal Code previously procommunity residents on how to days a week to help and let people hibited the marijuana dispensaries identify if someone is under the in- know how much you care,” he and the delivery of the substance, fluence of the substance and how said. “Who knows more about the but did not address or regulate culto report such incidents. issues of your generation than you tivation activities prior to the Jan. do. That’s why it’s important for us 5 meeting. The staff report pre“If we help pass laws or create [leaders] to listen to you.” pared by city attorney Marco Mar-

--Development Manager Arthur Morgan on his vision for the city.

habitat,” Morgan said. “Now we have settled that. We will be able to provide for residents. I see a great future for Colton. As long as we stay on course and stay focused our future will be very bright.”

tinez argued that the cultivation of marijuana creates problems relating to public health and safety, crime, water and air quality, and energy consumption.

new state legislation that now gives cities complete land use control and regulatory oversight of marijuana-related activities--or fall back to state regulations that authorizes uses within cities. The city Martinez said the city is a prime attorney did make it clear, howtarget for cultivation because of its ever, that personal small-scale culcheaper electric and water utility tivation may still be allowed, as it rates. may be pursuant to state law.

“In discussions with staff and the Councilwoman Deirdre Bennett police department, we found it both commended Martinez for the prudent to bring this ordinance to well-planned and thorough report. your attention,” he said. “It helps to show the need for the Moreover, Martinez said the city city council to approve something needed to meet a Mar. 1 deadline like this,” Bennett said. outlined by the Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act--the

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Linda Guerra of the Colton Community Coalition for Change speaking to Mayor Richard De La Rosa regarding synthetic drugs.

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Anthony Victoria is the Staff Writer for the El Chicano Newspaper. He can be reached at (909) 637-6369 or victoriaanthony91@gmail.com

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Vazquez, is know for his passion for planning that combines life experiences with professional insight for community empowerment through creativity and collaboration. He is the founder of Art VULUPS (Art as a Vehicle to Understand Land Use Planning and Sustainability), which is an awardwinning collaborative project. To register for this interactive workshop call 909), which09 or email info@artsconnectionnetwork.org Save the Date:

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Cultural Planning: For those interested in kick-starting the development of a Cultural plan for San Bernardino County, Arts Connection, the San Bernardino County Arts Council is hosting a workshop on cultural planning on January 23 at the newly opened Garcia Center for the Arts. Led by Miguel Angel Vasquez, founder and board member at the American Planning Association, Inland Chapter, attendees will discuss the concept of placemaking, which focuses on supporting cultural activities in traditionally overlooked communities, and strategies such as tactical urbanism. Who should attend? Inland Empire artists, planners, activists, movers and shakers and interested public should attend this event. The facilitator for the Cultural Planning Workshop, Miguel Angel

Now - February 13, 2016 the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art (RAFFMA) presents three solo landscape photo exhibitions featuring Lewis deSoto: Empire, Sant Khalsa: Intimate Landscapes: and Tom Portlock C.ASH_4_Gold. The Portlock photo work is about the visual impact of the economic crisis on the San Bernardino area. An opening reception will be held at the RAFFMA art museum on the campus of Cal State San Bernardino on Saturday, November 21 from 5 - 7 p.m. General admission is free although the museum will accept donations. For information call 909.537.7373

Friday, January 15 - the Youth Action Project (YAP) in cooperation with the San Bernardino Valley College Associated Student Government present the Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebratory Event honoring Dr. King's principles and philosophies. The event is meant to resemble a TED talk and will feature a series of speakers and performers honoring Dr. Martin Luther King's work through speeches, skits and musi-

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to Register to Vote for the February 2 city council runoff elections in the City of San Bernardino. Voters will determine council-members for the Saturday, January 16 - I Help Sixth and Seventh Wards. Inland Empire (iHelpIE) presents a free "Posole" Empowerment Saturday, January 23 - the Arts Breakfast and Senior Issues Forum Connection, the San Bernardino starting at 9:30 a.m. at the Rialto County Arts Council will host a Senior Center, 1411 S. Riverside workshop on cultural planning Ave. Keynote speaker is Cheryl from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Brown, California 47th Assembly new Garcia Center, 536 West 11 District Member and Chair of the St. (corner of E and 11th). Inland Aging and Long Term Care Com- Empire artists, planners, peacemittee who will give a legislative makers, movers and shakers are update. For information and to invited to join a conversation led RSVP contact Maricela Ferguson by Miguel Angel Vasquez of the maricelaferguson1@gmail.com or American Planning Association. call 909.717.2083 For information and registration call 909.537.5809 or email Saturday, January 16 - the Ri- info@artsconnectionnetwork.org alto Breakfast Lions Club presents its Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Saturday, January 23 - Friends from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the El of the San Bernardino Public LiKiosco Mexican Restaurant, 916 brary will hold a Used Book Sale S. Riverside Ave., Rialto. Proceeds in the Friends Room located at the from this event will benefit vision Feldheym Central Library, 555 W. and community projects. For in- 6th Street from noon to 4 p.m. Over 1,000 are available for $1 or formation call 909.820.7595. less. Free reference material will Monday, January 18- the Dr. be available for teachers. For inMartin Luther King, Jr. Restora- formation on the Sale for membertion and Maintenance Committee ship to the Friends of the library will have its annual Recognition call 909.381.8251 or visit Ceremony at Dr. King's Statue in SBPL.org front of San Bernardino City Hall at 10:00 a.m. The committee will Thursday, January 28 - the Inplace its annual wreath at the foot land Empire Economic Partnerof the statue in recognition of the ship (IEEP) presents its IEEP contributions of this national hero. Annual Dinner at the Red Hill For information call committee Country Club in Rancho Cucamember Frances Grice monga from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. This event will celebrate accomplish909.534.6567 ments of the organization and Monday, January 18 - the In- honor six individuals/entities in land Empire Concerned African the region that improve the quality American Churches present the of life and business climate in the 36th Annual Martin Luther King Inland Empire. To register for this Jr. Breakfast with the theme "Jus- event: http://ieep2016annualdintice & Equality: It Matters". The ner.eventbrite.com site for this year's event is the Coussoulis Arena on the campus Saturday, January 30 - the 7th of California State University, San Annual Pass Area Veterans Expo Bernardino, 5500 University Park- will be held at the Beaumont Civic way at 7:30 a.m. For sponsorship Center, 550 E. 6th Street, Beauand tickets contact: Beverly Jones mont, CA from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wright at 909.434.6583 or Pastor This free event is open to all miliOwusu Hodari at 909.474.7036 tary veterans, families and friends. or email Representatives from the VA in Loma Linda, Mental Health ServIECAACI1998@gmail.com ices, Veterans Affairs, Veterans Tuesday, January 19 - Last day cal performances. The event will be held in the Library Viewing Room on the campus, 701 S. Mt. Vernon, San Bernardino.

California Transportation Commission, Southern California Association of Governments, Riverside County Transportation Commission, San Bernardino Associated Governments, Greater Riverside Chamber of Commerce and Inland Action are holding a forum to seek feedback on transportation issues

he California Transportation Commission (CTC), Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), Riverside County Transportation Commission, San Bernardino Associated Governments, the Greater Riverside Chamber of Commerce and Inland Action want to hear from Inland Empire residents about how they view current highway and road conditions, and proposals to stabilize funding for transportation system repairs and maintenance. These organizations are hosting a public forum to discuss and

generate feedback on Thursday, January 14, 2016, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Riverside County Administration Center located at 4080 Lemon Street, Supervisor’s Chambers, Riverside, CA 92501.

Topics to be covered at the forum include roadway infrastructure and maintenance needs at the local, regional and state levels; reasons for California’s and the Inland Empire’s deteriorating transportation system; and potential short-term solutions to stabilize road repair and maintenance funding over the longer term. Event participants include: CTC

Commissioner Joseph Tavaglione; SCAG Transportation Committee Chair Alan Wapner; CTC Executive Director Will Kempton; Department of Transportation Chief Deputy Director Kome Ajise; Riverside County Transportation Commission Executive Director Anne Mayer; San Bernardino Associated Governments Executive Director Ray Wolfe; Inland Action Transportation Committee Chair John Mirau; and a representative from the Greater Riverside Chamber of Commerce.

More information is available at: www.catc.ca.gov

Centers, Housing, Work Force Development/EDD and many more will be hand to provide information. For more information call 951.769.9858 or email abirdr@gmail.com

Tuesday, February 2 - Election Day Run-Off to determine council-members for the Sixth and Seventh Wards, City of San Bernardino - VOTE!

Saturday, February 6 - the Black Chamber of Commerce presents the 47th Annual Black History Super Expo Celebration SB Strong from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event will be held at Court Street Square at the corner of E and Court Street in San Bernardino.

Saturday, February 6 - the Grand Terrace Lions Club present a Free Vision Clinic from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 1900 N. D. Street, San Bernardino. The event also provides recycled eyeglasses that will be available on a first come first service basis. For information call Dani Bubier 909.825.8404

Thursday, February 11 - Loma Linda University Children's Hospital presents "23rd Annual Foundation Gala - Illuminate" at the Riverside Convention Center. This event is a capital campaign for a new Children's Hospital Tower. For information visit thelomalindagala.org Quote:

"The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education." - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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By Anthony Victoria

#dontdoit!

friend of mine was leaving campus the other evening to catch the bus after his last class. As he approached to look at the bus schedule posting, it signaled that the final bus had departed--although a bus with the same route number remained, engine idling. He approached the driver, and to his surprise, received a rude response: “What do you want?” A bit stunned, my friend asked him if the sign was correct, only to again receive an ill-mannered answer from the driver--”Well, are you riding the bus or not?” He was left, he told me later, wondering why the driver was so rude for no apparent reason. It was a case of disrespect--something that seems to be commonplace in our society. In an era where communication should be straightforward, it seems to be as distorted as ever. Long gone is the strategy of respectful confrontation that serves as a purpose for clarity and understanding; now lackluster and uninspiring human communication permeates through the minds of people. Instead of, “What do you want?” or “Well, are you riding the bus or not,” more appropriate responses could have been, “How can I help you?” and “Would you like to ride the bus?” It’s about the principle of human communication, which should not be based on exerting your dominance or control over others, but on constructing and maintaining valued relationships-and at the very least being courteous. As the young human rights activist Malala Yousafzai eloquently said, “We should all consider each other as human beings, and we should respect each other.”

And yet, as we enter 2016 another ridiculous fad has taken over Twitter that has caused a plethora of controversy all over social media. Both men and women are berating each other in a series of exchanges that put into question the value of the aforementioned interpersonal communication. Some of the posts read like this: What if a man proposed and you say yes---only for him to ask for the engagement ring back a day later? Would you be upset if you willingly took a woman to dinner, only for her to get out the car and utter, “Thanks for the ride?” Whereas some find it necessary to become contributors to #wastehertime2016 and #wastehistime2016, and others feel it provides a good laugh, I believe it’s downright immature, unethical, immoral, and malicious. Quite frankly, it disturbs me. Such social media banter has shameful ramifications that could lead to unnecessary conflict, distress, and violence. Could it be that the purveyors of this conformist trend are the same individuals that will later wonder why such bad things happen to them? But most of all, this has me irked at the fact that this is what many people choose to spend their time: degrading each other. In an era where social media has the ability to control every aspect of our life, one has to wonder where our values lie as a society. From the looks of this new trend and from other personal experiences, it seems we are headed down a dark path. Many people on the other side of the coin say, ‘Well, the driver might have been having a bad day,’ or regarding social media, ‘You are taking it way too seriously’. I disagree. Common courtesy is absent and is becoming rare. And as far as that other senselessness, how much is too much? Is it not serious when one commits suicide over social media foolishness? The only solution is not a difficult one: we must appreciate the value of human interaction. Before you react, stop and think. Before you post, stop and think. Let us remember the results or consequences of our words or reactions. It cannot be said enough. A kind word or smile can do wonders. For social media users, perhaps the following might apply: #dontdoit!

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Friday January 8, I attended memorial services for a hard-working, relatively quiet pillar of the San Bernardino community. As others spoke of the tremendous impact Mrs. Belva Holder made on their lives, I said nothing.

I did not share that within two days of my arrival in San Bernardino to teach at California State University San Bernardino (CSUSB), the National Council of Negro Women helped me locate an apartment with Louise and Amos Ansley in Fontana. Two days later Belva Holder was on my doorstep to drive the Ansleys to Newport Beach. They invited this Arkansas girl to go along and experience my first sight of an ocean.

I did not share that we became sister friends and I spent many days eating fruit from Belva's back yard (and refrigerator), and falling asleep in her chairs, on my way home to Fontana from teaching and working at CSUSB.

I did not share that Belva told me, "Look girl, if you are going to be waving your hands around at Cal State, you have to get your nails done." I had never heard of such. However, daughter Melanie said, "Auntie Millie, come on in here and I'll fix you up".

As a lifetime resident of San Bernardino, I am appalled with the city’s treatment of 23 retired police officers who are in danger of having their pensions reduced by 10 to 20 percent because of the city’s bankruptcy proceedings.

These dedicated civil servants have put their lives on the line to protect and serve our community for twenty to thirty years and have the battle scars to prove it.

Each of them has served longer than all of our current elected officials combined. They have

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teacher of the San Bernardino City Unified School District influenced the lives of many of our current leaders in all walks of life.

Because of the sensitivity and support of "Miss Belva", and the PAL Center various programs, including our traveling, shown-onTV, Substance Abuse Mobile (SAM II), we have positively impacted well over 100,000 lives.

Because of the Miss Belva's impact on the San Bernardino community, it has been resolved that a scholarship be established at California State University San Bernardino in her name. The recognition will take place at the CSUSB Black Pioneer Breakfast January 2016.

After telling me that "San Bernardino will kill you", Belva helped me work around the pitfalls and did all that she could to help ensure a successful program. "Miss Belva" remained a dutiful board member of Provisional Educational Services, Incorporated, "For they who think of others DBA, The PAL Center and Charter Academy, from incorporation most Are the happiest folks that in December 1984 until her de- live." - Phoebe Cary mise on December 13, 2016. She faithfully supported the many yard Thank you Mrs. Belva Holder sales held by Alonza Thompson for a job well done! and me in our efforts to keep the PAL Center doors open. I did not share that during the entire duration of our friendship, this grand lady provided learning materials, words of encouragement, dressed, and role-modeled the moral, professional life of service that she taught and expected of her students and friends. This master

Dr. Mildred Dalton Hampton-Henry Professor Emeritus, CSUSB (Ret.) Founder and CEO, Provisional Educational Services, Inc. (Ret.)

earned their full retirements and perhaps much more. They certainty do not deserve to be dismissed and forgotten about with the proposed penny on the dollar settlement so generously offered by the city.

Mayor Carey Davis and the rest of the City Council echo this comment and unanimously join in preventing this travesty from happening? Where is their compassion and common sense?

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I did not share that when I told Belva of my desire to start an educational tutoring and training program in the community, Belva said, "I have a building you can use." The late Frank Stallworth loved to tell that when he received an invitation to the PAL Center, he thought he was invited to speak. However, upon entering the building, I shoved a broom in his hand and he was asked to start cleaning so we could open an educational center. The PAL Center was born.

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Despite financial woes, why can’t the city continue paying the full retirements for this small group of police officers, just as they are doing so for every other retired city employee? I applaud Councilman Jim Mulvihill’s position that these retirees deserve the retirements that they were promised. Why didn’t I hear

I continue to be amazed by the city’s misguided priorities and reckless spending habits. I thought that new leadership would fix these long standing problems, but I’m beginning to believe that I was wrong. David Medrano, San Bernardino

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Words to Think About: Times haven’t changed with the passing of time

By G. W. Abersold Ph.D.

casual survey of the social problems through history seems to reveal a continuity. Times haven’t changed with the passing of time. War, slavery, venereal disease, rampant plagues, family disorders, limited education, etc. In spite of our modern living and comfort inventions, many of history’s problems are prevalent today. The last hundred years has brought into focus major conflicts over economic and governmental differences. The basic economic conflicts can

be defined as: Communism, Socialism and Capitalism. All three are dogmatic, arbitrary and excessive in their demands. Adam Smith is considered the father of Capitalism. The profit concern; plus its motto of “buyer beware.” Capitalism officially is the preferred economic system of the U.S. However, it was not started here but in England and France. There is much historical evidence that a basic concept of capitalism was prevalent in France around 1650. The concept was “laissex-faire” even in business. This included regulation, privileges, tariff and subsidies. Perhaps the most significant book ever written was, “The Wealth of Nations,” by Adam Smith. He lived in Scotland between 1723 and 1790. The two origins came to America and became the essential economic principles of its history. The tragedy is what many rail about. Today 1 % of the population (Bankers and Wall Street,) control 90% of the wealth. That one percent has sought to destroy the labor unions and the mid-

dle class. Another major contributor is the de-regulations of major businesses: insurance companies, medical companies, and banking. President Ronald Reagan instituted this change that President F.D. Roosevelt had installed with the regulation. Today they have complete freedom to do what they wish. The most controversial is Socialism. This economic philosophy is in the forefront. Its major priority can easily be described as entitlements. Benefits for everyone. That includes health, jobs, education, food stamps, child support, Medicare, and Medicaid. The Scandinavian countries are considered socialistic: Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark. Both Capitalism and Socialism have modified their views. Several politicians consider themselves as Socialist Democrats. Socialism used taxes for its programs ever since George Washington did so to support the U.S. Army. Support for the Post office, Education, Police and Fire are socialistic. Including Social Security. The Roman Empire was one of the

greatest governments in the history of mankind. Historians chronicle its fall as caused by: excessive taxation, expansion of wars to other countries, allowing an influx of immigrants from other countries and lawlessness and very few ethical values. Karl Marx (1818-1883) is considered the father of Communism. His famous book, The Communist Manifesto, became the guide for such countries as Russia, China, Cuba and Venezuela. In spite of his Jewish heritage, he was anti-religions. In fact, he said of religion that, “religion is the opiate of the people”. Stalin, Mao and Castro were dictators that capitalized on the theories of Communism. It basically says that everything belongs to the government. The people have everything in common. History indicates that a form of Communism existed as far back as the Roman Empire. In the Book of Acts, of the New Testament chapter 4, it says that all the early followers of Jesus, had “everything” in common. Ananias and Sapphire, we are told,

lied about giving their possessions to the common good and were struck dead. Shades of Stalin and Mao. Communism destroys freedom and creativity. Frankly, I’ve never met a Communist outside of Russia. Now, Socialism versus Socialistic Democracy. Socialism is NOT Communism. It is the ownership of property by the citizenry. It supports labor unions and ENTITLEMENTS. If you get a paid vacation, a pension, health insurance, work in safe and healthy conditions, plus safe transportation, thank Socialism and the Labor Unions that fought for each of us to have these entitlements. Many politicians are very much against those companies that take their factories to other countries. An example: companies in Vietnam make Michael Jordan shoes for $.20 per hour for workers, costing about $.75. When the companies do business here, the shoes cost $100.00 or more. That eventually destroys the middle class. Amen. Selah. So be it.

in offering guidance and encouragement to homeless youth since 2009. According to Mayer her life changed when she accompanied her youngest son on a church mission to San Francisco to offer support to homeless youth. It was at Golden Gate Park where she met Winter, a teenage girl who had been living on the streets for so long she couldn’t recall her age. Mayer remembered telling Winter that hers was a pretty name, which evoked a smile from the teenager who shared she had never heard that before. “When I embraced her, at that moment my life changed,” Mayer recalled about the experience, and regretted that she had believed in the stigma attached to homeless people. “How dare I judge people before knowing them. Winter changed my heart and that’s when I knew I wanted to stop kids from struggling. They are the most honest, kindest, real people you’ll ever meet.” Though Mayer’s non-profit is

situated in Redlands, she serves homeless youth aged 14 -24 throughout the Inland Empire. According to Mayer, there are 1,400 homeless youth just in the Redlands Unified School District in 7th – 12th grade and over 3,900 in K – 12; in Colton there are over 5,000 homeless students in K-12. A fraction of those actually live on the streets, while the majority “couch surf” or sleep in their cars. “We’re here to tell them that they don’t have to run, that there are other options than the streets, which are tough,” Mayer said. “We tell them that together we’ll figure it out, and my main goal is to keep them in this area because the more they run the more they’re (susceptible to) rape, trafficking and drugs.” Mayer feels lucky that since the onset of YouthHope only three or four youth have actually left. The drop-in center located at 1175 W. Redlands Blvd. is under construction, but volunteers and Mayer provide food to 40 – 60 youth each day in the parking lot,

and have already seen over 1,200 homeless youth this year. The center is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3 – 6 p.m. When construction is complete it will be accessible five days a week, with the ultimate goal of being open seven days. “We love our kids unconditionally,” Mayer said about herself, three staff members, and the hundreds of volunteers. “There is no judgment made. Be real, honest, love and accept them.” Though she doesn’t condone drug or alcohol use, Mayer said she will never turn away a homeless youth who is high. There are two rules at the drop-in center, which serves as a safe haven: No fighting and no selling/sharing of drugs or alcohol. Education is a top priority for Mayer, who believes that without a GED or high school diploma employment opportunities are bleak. YouthHope offers its own GED program, as well as counseling on the youth’s future. Mayer

and her volunteers help youth enroll in college or trade schools, and as a result numerous former homeless youth served by YouthHope have gone on to graduate from college and become successful contributors to society. Additionally, YouthHope provides free medical, dental and optometric care; job training; prepared meals and food pantry program; clothing and hygiene items; and one-on-one case management services. All services are free. Bus passes to transport youth to school are also provided when they show proof of attendance and academic progress reports. Mayer, who does not receive any pay from the organization, relies solely upon private donations, fundraisers and grant writing. For more information on YouthHope, or to donate or volunteer, please call Heidi Mayer at (909) 633-4543 or visit www.youthhope.org.

YouthHope provides homeless youth sanctuary, support

Photo Courtesy/YouthHope Back pack: Non-profit, Redlands-based organization YouthHope relies solely on private donations, fundraisers and grant writing. Pictured here is a recent donation of backpacks in time for the new school year. YouthHope has seen over 1,200 homeless youth last year, and serves 40 – 60 on a regular basis.

By MJ Duncan

here exists a running trail upon which our local homeless youth travel that originates in Redlands and takes them to Venice Beach, San Francisco and ends in either Portland, OR or Seattle, WA, at which point they become lost on the radar before they disappear into the ominous world of human trafficking, drugs or murder. One local resident has worked earnestly to prevent homeless youth from embarking upon that treacherous trek by offering unconditional love, support, and direction that has successfully kept them from leaving the area. Heidi Mayer, executive director and founder of the Redlands-based, non-profit organization YouthHope and resident of Yucaipa, has dedicated her efforts

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Colton: First and third Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 650 N. La Cadena Dr. Highland: Second and fourth Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 27215 Base Line. No meetings in August. Loma Linda: Second and fourth Tuesday, 7 p.m. (check city Web site as dates are subject to change); 25541 Barton Rd. Redlands: First and third Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 35 Cajon St. Rialto: Second and fourth Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 150 S. Palm Ave. San Bernardino: First and third Monday, 3 p.m.; 300 N. “D” St.

fternoon Delight Dance Socials

All seniors, couples and singles, welcome at free dance socials. Opportunity to make new friends and remember music of our youth. Joslyn Senior Center: First and second Tuesday 2 p.m., 21 Grant St., Redlands (909) 798-7550. Redlands Community Center: Every third Friday 2 p.m., 111 Lugonia Ave., Redlands (909) 7987572. Highland Senior Center: Every fourth Tuesday 2 p.m., 3102 E. Highland Ave., Highland (909) 862-8104.

sion and learn how you can make a difference and share the love. We offer Pre-Certification Training.24-7 Professional Staff Support. Monthly stipends from $877.00-$1048.00. Call Maria at (909) 890-4008 to serve a seat. Orientation and training are ongoing. New classes start monthly. Se habla espanol.

eception to honor new City of Rialto Police Chief

Thursday, January 14 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. The Joe Baca Foundation and the Rialto Unified School District will be honoring Randy De Anda, the new Chief of Police for the City of Rialto at 324 N. Palm Ave. in Rialto, CA. This reception is open to the Public. Master of Ceremonies is Rick Lozano from Channel 11 Fox News. RSVP or for additional information contact Natalie at (909) The Democratic Luncheon Club 275-5444. of San Bernardino meet at 12:15 on Fridays at Club Headquarters, 136 Carousel Mall (near the central glass elevator) in San Bernardino. Speaker Schedule: 1/8 Joe Sallas, Organizing in Saturday, January 16, 2016 SB County from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at El Pete Aguilar, U.S. Con- Kiosco Mexican Restaurant, 916 S 1/15 gressman, 31st CD Riverside Ave, Rialto. $5.00 a Visit us at www.sbdems.com or plate and includes eggs and our new Facebook page at sausage. Funds raised to help with www.facebook/SBDems. many of our community and vision

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ree “Pozole” Empowerment Breakfast and Senior Issues Forum

Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. I Help Inland Empire (iHelpIE) will host this event at the Rialto Senior Center, 1411 S. Riverside Ave. Keynote speaker is Cheryl Brown, California 47th Assembly District Member and Chair of the Aging and Long Term Care Committee who will give a legislative update. For information and to RSVP contact Maricela Ferguson maricelaferguson1@gmail.com or call

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r. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recognition Ceremony

Monday, January 18 at 10 a.m. the Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Restoration and Maintenance Committee will have its annual Recognition Ceremony at Dr. King’s statue which is located at San Bernardino City Hall, 300 North D Street, San Bernardino. The committee will place its annual wreath at the foot of his statue in recognition of our national hero. All community members are invited to participate in this special recognition ceremony. For information contact Frances Grice, Committee Member (909) 5346567.

artin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast

Monday, January 18 at 7:30 a.m. the Inland Empire Concerned African American Churches present the 36th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast with the theme "Justice & Equality: It Matters". Site for this year's event is the Coussoulis Arena on the campus of California State University, San Bernardino, 5500 University Parkway. For sponsorship and tickets contact: Beverly Jones Wright at 909.434.6583 or Pastor Owusu Hodari at 909.474.7036 or email IECAACI1998@gmail.com

the Haggis” will be followed by the Selkirk Grace and dinner. Dinner will be a choice of beef, chicken or vegetarian. At dinner, anyone wanting to try haggis will have an opportunity to do so. There will be the Toast to the Laddies and the Toast to the Lassies as well as several poems written by Robert Burns. It will be a fun filled evening with lots going on to keep everyone interested. Final date for your reservation form and check to be received by us is: Friday, January 15, 2016. Cost: $50.00 per member, $55.00 per non-member. Place: The DoubleTree (formally the Hilton) 285 E. Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino, Ca. Dress: Black tie affair. For questions or to get a reservation forms, call Bob Leeton, Secretary at 909-425-8427 or email: ipabob@earthlink.net

nnual Inland Empire Salute to Veterans Parade

Saturday, April 30 at 10 a.m. . The two-hour event, which will get underway in downtown Riverside, will feature representatives from over 100 organizations, with veterans from each branch of the service taking part in the festivities. Riverside resident, Rear Adm. Allen E. "Boot" Hill, a highly decorated fighter pilot who was raised in Rubidoux and attended West Riverside Elementary School, Poly High School, and Riverside Community College, will be honored as this year’s Grand Marshal. The parade committee is currently seeking sponsors, volunteers, and participants. Those that are interested in contributing to this important event are encouraged to contact Dr. Cheryl-Marie Hansberger at cmhansberger@riversideca.gov.

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Early Years orn as Michael King Jr. on January 15, 1929, Martin Luther King Jr. was the middle child of Michael King Sr. and Alberta Williams King. The King and Williams families were rooted in rural Georgia. Martin Jr.'s grandfather, A.D. Williams, was a rural minister for years and then moved to Atlanta in 1893. He took over the small, struggling Ebenezer Baptist church with around 13 members and made it into a forceful congregation. He married Jennie Celeste Parks and they had one child that survived, Alberta. Michael King Sr. came from a sharecropper family in a poor farming community. He married Alberta in 1926 after an eight-year courtship. The newlyweds moved to A.D. Williams home in Atlanta. Michael King Sr. stepped in as pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church upon the death of his father-in-law in 1931. He too became a successful minister, and adopted the name Martin Luther King Sr. in honor of the German Protestant religious leader Martin Luther. In due time, Michael Jr. would follow his father's lead and adopt the name himself. Young Martin had an older sister, Willie Christine, and a younger brother, Alfred Daniel Williams King. The King children grew up in a secure and loving environment. Martin Sr. was more the disciplinarian, while his wife's gentleness easily balanced out the father's more strict hand. Though they undoubtedly tried, Martin Jr.’s parents couldn’t shield him completely from racism. Martin Luther King Sr. fought against racial prejudice, not just because his race suffered, but because he considered racism and segregation to be an affront to God's will. He strongly discouraged any sense of class superiority in his children which left a lasting impression on Martin Jr. Growing up in Atlanta, Georgia, Martin Luther King Jr. entered public school at age 5. In May, 1936 he was baptized, but the event made little impression on him. In May, 1941, Martin was 12 years old when is grandmother, Jennie, died of a heart attack. The event was traumatic for Martin, more so because he was out watching a parade against his parents' wishes when she died. Distraught at the news, young Martin jumped from a second story window at the family home, allegedly attempting suicide. King attended Booker T. Washington High School, where he was said to be a precocious student. He skipped both the ninth and eleventh grades, and entered Morehouse College in Atlanta at age 15, in 1944. He was a popular student, especially with his female classmates, but an unmotivated student who floated though his first two years. Although his family was deeply involved in the church and worship, young Martin questioned religion in general and felt uncomfortable with overly emotional displays of religious worship. This discomfort continued through much of his adolescence, initially leading him to decide against entering the ministry, much to his father's dismay. But in his junior year, Martin took a Bible class, renewed his faith and began to envision a career in the ministry. In the fall of his senior

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year, he told his father of his decision.

'I Have a Dream' n the spring of 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. organized a demonstration in downtown Birmingham, Alabama. Entire families attended. City police turned dogs and fire hoses on demonstrators. Martin Luther King was jailed along with large numbers of his supporters, but the event drew nationwide attention. However, King was personally criticized by black and white clergy alike for taking risks and endangering the children who attended the demonstration. From the jail in Birmingham, King eloquently spelled out his theory of non-violence: "Nonviolent direct action seeks to create such a crisis and foster such a tension that a community, which has constantly refused to negotiate, is forced to confront the issue." By the end of the Birmingham campaign, Martin Luther King Jr. and his supporters were making plans for a massive demonstration on the nation's capital composed of multiple organizations, all asking for peaceful change. On August 28, 1963, the historic March on Washington drew more than 200,000 people in the shadow of the Lincoln Memorial. It was here that King made his famous "I Have a Dream" speech, emphasizing his belief that someday all men could be brothers. The rising tide of civil rights ag-

itation produced a strong effect on public opinion. Many people in cities not experiencing racial tension began to question the nation's Jim Crow laws and the near century second class treatment of African-American citizens. This resulted in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 authorizing the federal government to enforce desegregation of public accommodations and outlawing discrimination in publicly owned facilities. This also led to Martin Luther King receiving the Nobel Peace Prize for 1964. King's struggle continued throughout the 1960s. Often, it seemed as though the pattern of progress was two steps forward and one step back. On March 7, 1965, a civil rights march, planned from Selma to Alabama's capital in Montgomery, turned violent as police with nightsticks and tear gas met the demonstrators as they tried to cross the Edmond Pettus Bridge. King was not in the march, however the attack was televised showing horrifying images of marchers being bloodied and severely injured. Seventeen demonstrators were hospitalized leading to the naming the event "Bloody Sunday." A second march was cancelled due to a restraining order to prevent the march from taking place. A third march was planned and this time King made sure he was on it. Not wanting to alienate southern judges by violating the restraining order, a different tact was taken. On March 9, 1965, a

procession of 2,500 marchers, both black and white, set out once again to cross the Pettus Bridge and confronted barricades and state troopers. Instead of forcing a confrontation, King led his followers to kneel in prayer and they then turned back. The event caused King the loss of support among some younger African-American leaders, but it nonetheless aroused support for the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. From late 1965 through 1967, Martin Luther King Jr. expanded his Civil Rights Movement into other larger American cities, including Chicago and Los Angeles. But he met with increasing criticism and public challenges from young black-power leaders. King's patient, non-violent approach and appeal to white middle-class citizens alienated many black militants who considered his methods too weak and too late. In the eyes of the sharp-tongued, blue jean young urban black, King's manner was irresponsibly passive and deemed non-effective. To address this criticism King began making a link between discrimination and poverty. He expanded his civil rights efforts to the Vietnam War. He felt that America's involvement in Vietnam was politically untenable and the government's conduct of the war discriminatory to the poor. He sought to broaden his base by forming a multi-race coalition to address economic and unemployment problems of all disadvantaged people.

Assassination and Legacy y 1968, the years of demonstrations and confrontations were beginning to wear on Martin Luther King Jr. He had grown tired of marches, going to jail, and living under the constant threat of death. He was becoming discouraged at the slow progress civil rights in America and the increasing criticism from other African-American leaders. Plans were in the works for another march on Washington to revive his movement and bring attention to a widening range of issues. In the spring of 1968, a labor strike by Memphis sanitation workers drew King to one last crusade. On April 3, in what proved to be an eerily prophetic speech, he told supporters, "I've seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight that we, as a people, will get to the promised land." The next day, while standing on a balcony outside his room at the Lorraine Motel, Martin Luther King Jr. was struck by a sniper's bullet. The shooter, a malcontent drifter and former convict named James Earl Ray, was eventually apprehended after a two-month, international manhunt. The killing sparked riots and demonstrations in more than 100 cities across the country. In 1969, Ray pleaded guilty to assassinating King and was sentenced to 99 years in prison. He died in prison on April 23, 1998.

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First Inland Valley Football Classic to feature many top San Bernardino County all-stars

By Harvey M. Kahn

ickoff for the inaugural Inland Valley Football Classic all-star game will be at 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 17 at A.B. Miller High School. The contest will match a total of 60 of the top high school seniors in San Bernardino County, with opposing teams selected by a committee that formed a team from Eastern County and another from

Western County. Kaiser HS coach Phil Zelaya will lead the East and Chino HS coach Jesse Ceniceros the West. The game is sponsored by IE Sports Net whose spokesman Brian Arrington said the game will be televised live by KUMDTV and can be heard on the local Fox Sports Radio affiliate. AB Miller will serve as the game host. Arrington said that IE Sports Net was encouraged to produce the football game after

the success it had last season in producing the 1st Inland Valley Basketball Classic for both boys and girls. It had similar success with the inaugural girls volleyball classic this December. Some of the Eastern team allstars from the greater City of San Bernardino region are: Alexander Mattison (SBHS); Shemiah Whitson, Remean Duckett (San G); Niklas Gustav (Aquinas); Brandyn Alvarez (Grand Terrace); Joey Burrola (Redlands);

Joey Harmon, Teo Biscotti, Eric Esquer, Ryan Nieman, Shynol McClain (REV), Rudy Magallanez and Marcus Jones (Bloomington). Arrington did not know where the athletes will attend college next year but did say a number of college representatives have been invited to the game. Admission is $10. Kids 12 and under, senior citizens, and students with ASB cards $5. For information: brian@iesportsnet.com

Kaiser falls late to Rancho Cucamonga

Courtesy Photo Record breaking running back from San Bernardino High School Alexander Mattison is scheduled to play in inaugural Inland Valley Classic all-star football game this Sunday, Jan. 17.

Photo Courtesy/Richard Dawson Photo Courtesy/Richard Dawson Ebrahim Salman (#24) scored 8 of his 14 points in the second (#22) Dylan Harris scored 10 points for Kaiser in the first half for quarter. Kaiser. made it 61-58 with 35 seconds to seven, 30-23, with four minutes Kyle Lounsbury and James Stock By Richard Dawson go. A steal by Toby Okwuoki led remaining in the first half but sparked a 16-5 run over the first to a layup that iced the game with Daniels, who finished with a five minutes of the third quarter n the team’s final tune up 15 seconds left. game-high six 3-pointers for the culminating in a nine point lead, before the regular, the ofRancho Cucamonga took conCougars, hit a three to tie the 52-43, for Rancho Cucamonga fense for the Kaiser boy’s trol early in the first with a 13-2 game at 36 with 46.3 seconds on (10-7). basketball team faltered down the run that was highlighted by three the clock. Salman added a layup The Cats climbed back out of stretch. 3-pointers by Cougars senior on the Cats final possession to the deficit and tied the game at 57 Despite leading by as much as guard Tian Daniels. Daniels finhead into halftime up 38-36. behind a pair of free throws by seven points in the first half, ished with six 3-pointers and a The defeat snaps Kaiser’s fivejunior Tyreque Jones with 4:54 Kaiser fell to Rancho Cucagame-high 20 points. game win streak dating back to left in the fourth quarter. Jones monga 66-61 during nonleague Kaiser got a big second quarter the team’s 67-62 loss to Temecgave them the lead one possesaction at Rancho Cucamonga from junior Dylan Harris, who ula Valley in the Inland Empire sion later with another free throw High School on Friday, January scored 10 points by making three Classic championship game. but the Cougars retook the lead 8. field goals and two free throws. Kaiser kicks off Sunkist League for good behind a jumper from Coming out of halftime up 38Senior Ebrahim Salman added 8 action against Fontana Summit sophomore Daniel Morrisette and 36, Kaiser (13-3) watched its lead of his 14 points in the quarter. on January 13. a 3-pointer by Tian Daniels that disappear as 3-pointers from The Cats led by as much as

Photo Courtesy/ Richard Dawson Armani Dodson (#33) led Kaiser with 18 points during a 66-61 nonleague loss to Rancho Cucamonga on January 8.

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Local caterer recalls interactions with health inspectors

PHOTO/ANTHONY VICTORIA

Wild and Twisted Foods/Twisted Taters owners Abbott Quiroz (left) and his wife Linda (right).

By Anthony Victoria

here are various ways in which a health inspector observes restaurants, food manufacturers, convenience stores, and food caterers. In this extensive and often lengthy process, inspectors root out sanitary concerns, such as rodent droppings, or cockroach infestations and point out any potential problems that may cause hazards, like the storage of pudding--known to be easily contaminated. For Abbott Quiroz and his wife Linda, who operate the Wild and Twisted Foods/Twisted Taters catering service, the whole process has become unsettling after last month’s terrorist attacks. In the process of inspecting their food, cooking equipment, and other items, they frequently encountered Syed Farook, one of the two people authorities determined was responsible for the terrorist attack at the Inland Regional Center last month. The Quiroz’s say they also interacted frequently to two of Farook’s victims-- fellow inspectors Michael Wetzel and Tin Nguyen. Quiroz described Farook as an inexperienced health inspector who seemed to struggle during inspections; the latter gave the impression of being “fresh out of school.” “He was problematic during our first inspection,” Quiroz said. “In the second inspection he showed up with a newly grown beard. One of the customers yelled at him because of the large beard, and he quickly left. It was an unusual situation. We didn’t know how to handle it at the time. He just didn’t seem like he had any idea of what he was doing. You could tell by his equipment. He [only] had a pocket thermometer and a clipboard. He wasn’t set up like some of the other inspectors.” In contrast, Quiroz said the other inspectors handled themselves very professionally--utilizing top equipment such as computers, thermolabels, digital light meters, and extra tools needed for the trade. Wetzel and Nguyen made lasting impressions on him. “[Michael] was always pleasant. He would come in make a quick look around, make sure we had everything in order,” Quiroz said. “He was very good at we he did...On several occasions, [Tin] would always take photos of our operation and demonstrate it to other vendors as examples of what to do right. We took a lot of pride

in that.” Despite the raucous interactions with Farook, Quiroz then considered him as a decent person who strived to avoid any debate or dispute. “[Farook] was definitely different, but he was polite when he came to see us,” Quiroz alluded. “He was always cordial, soft-spoken, and reserved. It seemed like he didn’t want any conflict. As soon as conflict was presented to him, he signed the paper and just left.” The day of the attack Quiroz was laying in bed watching the news and soon became dismayed with the update of the victims and suspects. “I said, ‘Oh my God! That’s the guy that inspected us,’” Quiroz inferred. “My wife and I both recognized him immediately. He was not someone who you would think would do something like this. I never thought he would pull something off like this.” One can spot the Quiroz’s by their bright red and yellow tent, which is often set up at concerts, brewing events, and other leisure type of arrangements. The 58-year-old Arrowhead Regional Medical Center employee said that they produce major potato products such as homemade potato chips, french fries, and tater tots, as well as porkrelated products.

“It’s the things we top them with that set us apart from everyone else,” Quiroz said. “We have everything from wild dogs (Nathan’s Championship Dog) topped with chili, cheese, jalapenos, green onions, sour cream, and bacon, bull pork sandwiches, bacon cheddar fries, and carnitas fries. The ridiculous portions we serve is what drives people to come back.” One thing many customers have said about Quiroz’s enterprise is the efficiency and cleanliness of his work. Several people on social media have given five-star reviews and commented on the mouthwatering and flavorful chips that he said goes very well with a beer or two. “We run a very clean and organized operation,” Quiroz asserted. “We try to keep everything in check.” The entrepreneur suggested the U.S. is full of diverse perspectives, and while aware of the potential frustrations Farook had with individuals who held different viewpoints, he encourages residents to respectfully disagree with one another without conflict or violence. “I don’t want to speculate,” he said. “We all work together. It’s how America works. It’s not just up to one person to decide what everyone’s fate should be.”

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Michael Wetzel, 36, worked as a San Bernardino County health inspector before being killed by co-worker Syed Farook in the Dec. 2 terrorist attack at the Inland Regional Center.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: IVAN HARMON, JR., aka IVAN HARMON CASE NO.: PRO PS 1501180

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be otherwise interested in the will or estate, or both of: IVAN HARMON, JR., aka IVAN HARMON A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LINDA MAXWELL in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LINDA MAXWELL be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the I n d e p e n d e n t Administration of Estates Act. (This authority allows the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to this petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on 2/16/2016 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. S36 located at 247 West Third Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should either appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisement of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the Court Clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Elisabeth Kempe-Olinger 290 North 10th Street, Suite 222 Colton, CA 92324

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The County of San Bernardino Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), hereafter referred to as the “County,” is seeking proposals from interested and qualified organizations and agencies to provide a proposed plan for the provision of Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) Mental Health Program activities. The Contract period will be for a three (3) year period beginning on July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019.

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The County of San Bernardino Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), hereafter referred to as the “County,” is seeking proposals from interested and qualified Foster Family Agencies (FFA) to provide a proposed plan for the provision of EPSDT specialty mental health services to San Bernardino County children and youth who are Dependents or Wards of the Court. The Contract period will be for a three (3) year period beginning on July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019.

A mandatory proposal conference and technical assistance training will be held on Monday, January 25, 2016, at 12:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST) at the County of San Bernardino Health Services Auditorium, 850 East Foothill Boulevard, Rialto, CA 92376.

The complete RFP document can be accessed via the County’s online Electronic Procurement Network System “ePro” located at: http://www.sbcounty.gov/pur chasing/. In order to do business with the County, you must be registered on the ePro system. For assistance, please contact Vendor Support at (855) 800-5046. Once you access the ePro system and are able to view the RFP, please print a copy of the RFP and any corresponding documents on the website and bring it with you, as it will not be available at the RFP conference. Completed proposals are due on or before 4:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST) on Monday, February 29, 2016. CNS-2831021# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 1/14/16 E-7356

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LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given pursuant to sections 3071 and 3072 of the Civil Code of the State of California, the undersigned will sell the following vehicles at lien sale at said address(s) at said time(s) on: to wit: Tuesday, January 26, 2016 YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 06 BMW W B AV B 1 3 5 1 6 K X 3 2 4 9 7 275AAO IN To be sold by: SOUTHSIDE TOW, 5391 BROOKS ST, MONTCLAIR, San Bernardino COUNTY, CA 91763 (10:00 AM) Said sale is for the purpose of satisfying lien of the abovesigned for towing, storage, labor, materials and lien charges, together with costs of advertising, and expenses of sale. Clear Choice Lien Service, Inc. P.O. Box 159009 San Diego, CA 92175 CNS-2832436# PUBLSHED EL CHICANO 1/14/16 E-7358

NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE OF AUTOMOBILE(S) Notice is hereby given pursuant to sections 3071 and 3072 of the Civil Code of the State of California, the undersigned will sell the following vehicles at lien sale at said address(s) at said time(s) on: Thursday, January 28, 2016 to wit: YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 02 CHEV 2G1WW12E829160927 5UMW127 CA 09 MAZD JM1BK344891202559 7MLN091 CA To be sold by: BILL & WAG'S INC., 1516 S BON VIEW AVENUE, ONTARIO, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA 91761- (06:00 PM) Said sale is for the purpose of satisfying lien of the abovesigned for towing, storage, labor, materials and lien charges, together with costs of advertising, and expenses of sale. Clear Choice Lien Service, Inc. P.O. Box 159009 San Diego, CA 92175 CNS-2833007# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 1/14/16 E-7355

LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given pursuant to sections 3071 and 3072 of the Civil Code of the State of California, the undersigned will sell the following vehicles at lien sale at said address(s) at said time(s) on: Wednesday, January 27, 2016 to wit: YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 06 BMW WBAHN83516DT29363 5NQA455 CA To be sold by: A & G Towing, 591 E 9th Street, San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA 92410 (10:00 AM) Said sale is for the purpose of satisfying lien of the above signed for towing, storage, labor, materials and lien charges, together with costs of advertising, and expenses of sale. LienTek Solutions, Inc. P.O. Box 443 Bonita, CA 91908 CNS-2834337# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 1/14/16 E-7359

Published in Colton Courier C-5349 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2015-0013984 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HIP HOP BARBER & BEAUTY SHOP, 1035 S. Mount Vernon Ave., #A, Colton, CA 92324 S&M Sloan Enterprise LLC, 8049 Citricado L, Riverside, CA 92508 This business is conducted by (a/an): Limited Liability Company The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in N/A By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information,

which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Mildred Sloan Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino December 23, 2015 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 12/31/15 & 1/7,14,21/16

Published in Colton Courier C-5350 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2015-0013258 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: APOLLOS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, 9828 Ramona Ave, Montclair, CA 91763 Apollos International Inc, 250 E San Bernardino Rd, Covina, CA 91723 This business is conducted by (a/an): Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in N/A By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Rudolf A Lolwang Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino December 4, 2015 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 12/31/15 & 1/7,14,21/16

Published in Colton Courier C-5351 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2015-0013552 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: INDONESIAN ASSEMBLIES OF GOD USA, 276 S. Benson Ave Apt 43, Upland, CA 91786 Apollos International Inc, 250 E San Bernardino Rd, Covina, CA 91723 This business is conducted by (a/an): Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in N/A By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Rudolf A Lolwang Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino December 11, 2015 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 12/31/15 & 1/7,14,21/15

Published in Colton Courier C-5352 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2015-00 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HOUSE OF VICTORY MINISTRY, 1325 Richardson St, San Bernardino, CA 92408 Apollos International Inc, 250 E San Bernardino Rd, Covina, CA 91723 This business is conducted by (a/an): Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in N/A By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Rudolf A Lolwang Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino December 4, 2015 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 12/31/15 & 1/7,14,21/16 Published in Colton Courier C-5353 Fictitious Business Name Statement

FBN No. 2015-0013262 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DIRECT LINE INSURANCE SERVICES, 582 W Foothill Blvd., Rialto, CA 92376 Oscar Contreras, 582 W Foothill Blvd., Rialto, CA 92376 582 W Lorena Contreras, Foothill Blvd., Rialto, CA 92376 This business is conducted by (a/an): Married Couple The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in 10/3/2015 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Lorena Contreras Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino December 4, 2015 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) 12/31/15 & Published 1/7,14,21/16

Published in Colton Courier C-5354 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2015-0013922 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KAZZINI, 3046 Crystal Ridge Ln, Colton, CA 92324 Fadi F Kazzi, 3046 Crystal Ridge Ln, Colton, CA 92324 Iman P Kazzi, 3046 Crystal Ridge Ln, Colton, CA 92324 Phillip F Kazzi, 3046 Crystal Ridge Ln, Colton, CA 92324 Fay F Kazzi, 3046 Crystal Ridge Ln, Colton, CA 92324 This business is conducted by (a/an): General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in N/A By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Fadi F Kazzi Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino December 22, 2015 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) 12/31/15 & Published 1/7,14,21/16

Published in Colton Courier C-5355 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2015-0013119 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ABIS SIGNS I N C , BESTBUYNEONSIGNS.COM, 7144 Riley Drive, Fontana, CA 92336 Abis Signs, Inc, 12223 Highland Ave., Suite #106-219, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739 This business is conducted by (a/an):Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in 5/8/2011 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Ktoko Takahashi Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino December 1, 2015 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 12/31/15 & 1/7,14,21/16

Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 12/31/15 & 1/7,14,21/16

Published in Colton Courier C-5356 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2015-0013499 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: REDLANDS MICROGREENS, 416 W Fern St, Redlands, CA 92373 Thomas J Guarneri-Rogers, 416 W Fern St, Redlands, CA 92373 This business is conducted by (a/an): Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in N/A By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Thomas J Guarneri-Rogers Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino December 10, 2015 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 12/31/15 & 1/7,14,21/16

Published in Colton Courier C-5357 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2015-0013091 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SEITZ INSURANCE SERVICES, 10850 Church St Suite F204, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Universal Risk Management. Inc., 10850 Church St Suite F204, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

This business is conducted by (a/an): Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in N/A By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Erick Medina Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino November 30, 2015 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) 12/31/15 & Published 1/7,14,21/16

Published in Colton Courier C-5361 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2016-0000052 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SAFEWAY ELECTRIC, 1474 North Miller Drive, Colton, CA 92324 Safeway Building Systems, Inc., 1474 North Miller Drive, Colton, CA 92324 This business is conducted by (a/an): Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in 3/11/1980 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Dan Scherneck Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino January 4, 2016 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 1/7,14,21,28/2016

Published in Colton Courier C-5362 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2015-0013925 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BUSTED KNUCKLE GARAGE, 264 S. Rexford St, Rialto, CA 92376 Scott J La Presle, 264 S. Rexford St., Rialto, CA 92376 This business is conducted by (a/an): Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in N/A By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Scott J La Presle Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino December 22, 2015 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 1/7,14,21,28/2016

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. 15-31271-BU-CA Title No. 150181279-CA-VOI A.P.N. 0162-082-03-0-000 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/18/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier's check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an "as is" condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Edward S Aguilar, a widower Duly Appointed Trustee: Default Servicing National Corporation Recorded 07/27/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0440671 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of San Bernardino County, California. Date of Sale: 02/04/2016 at 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the North Arrowhead Avenue to the County entrance 351 North Courthouse, Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92401 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $89,993.73 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 345 North 4th Street, Colton, CA 92324 A.P.N.: 0162-082-03-0-000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applica-

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ble, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www.ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this 15-31271-BU-CA. case Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 01/06/2016 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1230 Columbia Street, Suite 680 San Diego, CA 92101 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales W e b s i t e : www.ndscorp.com/sales Zahara Joyner A-4557433 Published Colton Courier 01/14/2016, 01/21/2016, 01/28/2016 C-5363

Sale No. : Trustee 00000004989174 Title Order No.: 150007295 FHA/VA/PMI NOTICE OF No.: TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/20/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 08/29/2003 as Instrument No. 2003-0648963 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of SAN BERNARDINO County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: HECTOR J. CRUZ AND SHEILA D. CRUZ, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 02/03/2016 TIME OF SALE: 1:00 PM PLACE OF AT THE MAIN SALE: (SOUTH) ENTRANCE TO THE CITY OF CHINO CIVIC CENTER, 13220 CENTRAL AVE., CHINO, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 810 WALNUT COVE, COLTON, CALIFORNIA 92324 APN#: 0274-13116-0-000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other comdesignation, if any, mon shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $110,663.22. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this

property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916939-0772 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000004989174. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION A DIVISION OF FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY 1180 IRON POINT ROAD, SUITE 100 FOLSOM, CA 95630 916-939-0772 www.nationwideposting.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee 12/28/2015 Dated: NPP0268384 Published Colton Courier 01/21/2016, 01/14/2016, 01/28/2016 C-5364

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. 12-20927-SP-CA Title No. 120380607-CA-MAI A.P.N. 0162-132-17-0-000 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN SUMMARY IS ATTACHED APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/09/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN OF THE EXPLANATION NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier's check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an "as is" condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: SANDRA ESPARZA, A SINGLE WOMAN Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 02/21/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0117724 (or Book, Page) and Re-Recorded on 05/31/2011 as Instrument No. 2011-0220215 (or Book, Page) for the reason of 'LOAN MODIFICATION' of the Official Records

of SAN BERNARDINO County, California. Date of Sale: 02/08/2016 at 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the North Arrowhead Avenue entrance to the County Courthouse, 351 North Avenue, San Arrowhead Bernardino, CA 92401 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $375,544.48 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 115 N. 4TH ST, COLTON, CA 92324 A.P.N.: 0162-132-17-0-000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www.ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 12-20927-SP-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 01/11/2016 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1230 Columbia Street, Suite 680 San Diego, CA 92101 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales W e b s i t e : www.ndscorp.com/sales Zahara Joyner, Trustee Sales Representative A-4557733 Published Colton Courier 01/14/2016, 01/21/2016, 01/28/2016 C-5375

Published in Colton Courier C-5322 Fictitious Business Name Abandonment Statement FBN No. 2015-0012879 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ATLAS MARKETING, 1907 W Admiralty St, Colton, CA 92324 Freddy Tyson, 1907 W Admiralty St, Colton, CA 92324 Fernie Romero, 1907 W Admiralty St, Colton, CA 92324 This business is conducted by (a/an): General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in N/A By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Freddy Tyson Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino November 20, 2015 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business

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Published in Colton Courier C-5323 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2015-0013598 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SPECTRUM CRANE SERVICE, 322 Felisa Ct., Redlands, CA 92373 Christopher W St. Jean, 322 Felisa Ct., Redlands, CA 92373 Cynthia J St. Jean, 322 Felisa Ct., Redlands, CA 92373 This business is conducted by (a/an): Married Couple The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in N/A By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Cynthina J St. Jean Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino December 14, 2015 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 12/17,24,31/2015 & 1/7/2016

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ARMANDO YBARRA CARDOZA CASE NO.: PROPS 1500999

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be otherwise interested in the will or estate, or both of: ARMANDO YBARRA CARDOZA A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CECELIA MACIAS in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO THE PETITION FOR PROrequests that BATE CECELIA MACIAS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. A HEARING on the petition will be held on FEB 25 2016 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. S37 located at 247 West Third Street, 2nd Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92415 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should either appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisement of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the Court Clerk. Petitioner: Cecelia Macias 1031 Webster Street Redlands, CA 92373 Published Colton Courier 1/14/16,1/21/16,1/28/16 C-5365

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Published in Colton Courier C-5334 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2015-0013758 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TRAN MED REVIEW SERVICES, 12400 Dapple Dr, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739 Jimmy Tran, 9617 Cedar Glen Pl, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 This business is conducted by (a/an): Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in 3/16/2011 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Jimmy Tran Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino December 16, 2015 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 12/24,31/15 & 1/7,14/15

Published in Colton Courier C-5335 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2015-0013759 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TLC DESIGNS, 14032 Stinson Ct, Fontana, CA 92336 Tracy Carpini, 14032 Stinson Ct, Fontana, Ca 92336 This business is conducted by (a/an): Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in 7/9/2011 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Tracy Carpini Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino December 16, 2015 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 12/24,31/15 & 1/7,14/15

Published in Colton Courier C-5336 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2015-0013713 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: A-P APPLIANCES & REPAIR, 14786 7TH St, Victorville, CA 92395 Peter V Leng, 14786 7TH St, Victorville, CA 92395 David A Contreas, 14786 7TH St, Victorville, CA 92395 This business is conducted by (a/an): Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in 7/1/2010 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Peter V Leng Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino December 16, 2015 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 12/24,31/15 & 1/7,14/15

Published in Colton Courier C-5337 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2015-0013745 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: J.A..NAVA TRANSPORT, 112 E Acacia Street, Ontario, CA 91761 Sergio E Nava, 112 E Acacia Street, Ontario, CA 91761 This business is conducted by (a/an): Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in 11/16/2010 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Sergio E Nava Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino December 16, 2015 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it

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Published in Colton Courier C-5338 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2015-0013751 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JON STEEL, 219 S Riverside Ave, Rialto, CA 92376 Octavio Arellano, 571 N Beechwood Ave, Rialto, CA 92376 This business is conducted by (a/an): Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in 3/21/2006 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Octavio Arellano Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino December 16, 2015 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 12/24,31/15 & 1/7,14/15

Published in Colton Courier C-5339 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2015-0013686 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FIESTA MOTORS, 220 W Holt Blvd, Ontario, CA 91762 Fiesta Motors I.E., Inc, 210 W Holt Blvd, Ontario, C A91762 This business is conducted by (a/an): Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in 10/25/2010 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Yousef Bogherdai Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino December 16, 2015 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Published Professions Code) 12/24,31/15 & 1/7,14/15

Published in Colton Courier C-5340 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2015-0013680 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CALIFORNIA GREEN LANDSCAPE, 7286 Olive St, Highland, CA 92346 David A Green, 7286 Olive St, Highland, CA 92346 This business is conducted by (a/an): Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in 5/1/2003 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ David A Green Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino December 16, 2015 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 12/24,31/15 & 1/7,14/15

Published in Colton Courier C-5341 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2015-0013676 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BOTH OF YOU, 243 North First Ave, Upland, CA 91786 Seana Robley-Plant, 1332 North Grove, Upland, CA 91786 This business is conducted by (a/an): Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in 8/9/2005 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am

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also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Seana Robley-Plant Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino December 16, 2015 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 12/24,31/15 & 1/7,14/15

Published in Colton Courier C-5342 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2015-0013689 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: IMPERIAL EAGLE TRANSPORTATION, 7951 Etiwanda Ave Apt 14105, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739 Rafael Moreno, 7951 Etiwanda Ave Apt 14105, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739 This business is conducted by (a/an): Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in 8/31/2010 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Rafael Moreno Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino December 16, 2015 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 12/24,31/15 & 1/7,14/15

Published in Colton Courier C-5343 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2015-0013693 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MENTAL MCKANICS, 15861 Curtis Ave, Fontana, CA 92336 Joe E Marshall, 15861 Curtis Ave, Fontana, CA 92336 This business is conducted by (a/an): Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in 1/26/2011 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Joe A Marshall Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino December 16, 2015 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 12/24,31/15 & 1/7,14/15

Published in Colton Courier C-5344 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2015-0013694 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MAZ, MOBILE, DIESEL SERVICE, 709 N Sandalwood Ave, rialto, CA 92392 Ramon gomez, 12749 Palo Ato Dr, Victorville, CA 92392 This business is conducted by (a/an): Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in 1/14/2011 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Ramon Gomez Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino December 16, 2015 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 12/24,31/15 & 1/7,14/15

Published in Colton Courier C-5345 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2015-0013707 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MARSS TRANSPORTATION, 1805 West Ash St., San Bernardino, CA 92407 Saleem A Khan, 1805 West Ash St., San Bernardino, CA 92407 This business is conducted by

(a/an): Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in N/A By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Saleem A Khan Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino December 16, 2015 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 12/24,31/15 & 1/7,14/15

Published in Colton Courier C-5346 Fictitious Business Name Abandonment Statement FBN No. 2015-0012905 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CHEIF KING SMOKE STOP, 2595 Irvington Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92407 Matthew K Huerta, 757 N. Imperial Ave, Ontario, CA 91764 This business is conducted by (a/an): Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in N/A By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Matthew Huerta Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino November 23, 2015 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Published Professions Code) 12/24,31/15 & 1/7,14/15

Published in Colton Courier C-5347 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2015-0013503 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GEORGE’S BURGERS, 256 E. 40th Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92405 Limani, Inc., 715 W Highland, CA 92405 This business is conducted by (a/an): Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in 10/1/2015 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ George Kritikos Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino December 10, 2015 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 12/24,31/15 & 1/7,14/15

Published in Colton Courier C-5348 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2015-0013811 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FONTANA TIRES, 15614 Arrow Blvd., Fontana, CA 92335 Diego Alba, 15751 Manzanita Drive, Fontana, CA 92335 Armando Alba, 15751 Manzanita Drive, Fontana, CA 92335 This business is conducted by (a/an):General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in 10/1/2015 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Diego Alba Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino December 17, 2015 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 12/24,31/15 & 1/7,14/15

Published in Colton Courier C-5358 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2015-0013882 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MARY L. A. GILLIAM, 9565 Business Center Dr Suite C, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Mary Lynn A Gilliam, 15119 Dandelion Lane, Fontana, CA 92336 This business is conducted by (a/an): Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in 6/28/2015 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Mary Lynn A Gilliam Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino December 21, 2015 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 1/7,14,21,28/2016

Published in Colton Courier C-5359 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2015-0014151 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MCS TRUCKING, 27335 Cypress St, Highland, CA 92346 Mariam C Saleh, 27335 Cypress St, Highland, Ca 92346 This business is conducted by (a/an): Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in N/A By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Mariam C Saleh Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino December 30, 2015 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Published Professions Code) 1/7,14,21,28/2016

Published in Colton Courier C-5360 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2015-0014045 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BASELINE ANIMAL HOSPITAL, 9760 Baseline Suite 100, Rancho Road, Cucamonga, CA 91701 AVC And Associates Inc., 9760 Baseline Rd Suite 100, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701 This business is conducted by (a/an): Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in 2/21/2001 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Dr. Gamal Guirges Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino December 28, 2015 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 1/7,14,21,28/2016

Published in Colton Courier C-5366 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2015-0014062 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: B’S SERVICES, 2737 Salem Ct., San Bernardino, CA 92408 Weldon E Babino, 2737 Salem Ct., San Bernardino, CA 92408 This business is conducted by (a/an): Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in N/A By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Weldon E Babino Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino December, 28 2015 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 1/14,21,28/16 & 2/4/16 Published in Colton Courier C-5367 Fictitious Business Name Statement

FBN No. 2016-0000020 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JUMP N JUMP SALES & RENTALS, 1240 N Fitzgerald Ave Ste 120, Rialto, CA 92376 Pioneer Star Group. Inc, 1240 N Fitzgerald Ave Ste 120, Rialto, CA 92376 This business is conducted by (a/an): Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in N/A By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Alex E Paiz Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino January 4, 2016 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Published Professions Code) 1/14,21,28/16 & 2/4/16

Published in Colton Courier C-5368 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2016-0000117 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1333 CANYON, 1333 Reche Canyon Road, Colton, CA 92324 Lynn M Owen, Tuscan Village Fee Owner, LLC, 12100 Wilshire This business is conducted by (a/an): Limited Liability Company The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in N/A By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Lynn M Owen Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino January 5, 2016 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 1/14,21,28/16 & 2/4/16

Published in Colton Courier C-5369 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2015-0013957 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BAKED FROM THE HEART, SPIRIT-FILLED BALLOONS, A STITCH FOR “U”, ARTS & CRAFTS BY AVIS, AVIS CARES FOR YOU, 1683 Pumalo St. #25, San Bernardino, CA 92404 Avis N Brame, 1683 Pumalo St. #25, San Bernardino, CA 92404 This business is conducted by (a/an): Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in N/A By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Avis N Brame Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino December 22, 2015 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 1/14,21,28/16 & 2/4/16

Published in Colton Courier C-5370 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2015-0013903 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LASER LINE, 11010 Arrow Route Ste 102, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Willey AndAssociates Inc., P.O.Box 851, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 This business is conducted by (a/an): Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in 11/12/2010 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Laurence E Willey Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino December 21, 2015 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 1/14,21,28/16 & 2/4/16

Published in Colton Courier C-5371 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2016-0000112 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CEDAR MINISTRY, 1005 Willis Court, Colton, CA 92324-7527 Andries R Weley, 1005 Willis Court, Colton, CA 92324-7527 This business is conducted by (a/an): Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in 1/1/2006 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Andries R Weley Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino January 5, 2016 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Published Professions Code) 1/14,21,28/16 & 2/4/16

Published in Colton Courier C-5372 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2016-0000001 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: INLAND STAR PRODUCTS, 1014 W Grove Street, Rialto, CA 92376 Darragh E White, 1014 W Grove Street, Rialto, CA 92376 This business is conducted by (a/an): Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in 1/4/2016 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Darragh E White Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino January 4, 2016 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 1/14,21,28/16 & 2/4/16

Published in Colton Courier C-5373 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2015-0014102 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MERIDIAN REALTY, 13166 Rosewell Avenue, Chino, CA 91710 Brigitta M Steinbrecher, 13166 Rosewell Avenue, Chino, CA 91710 This business is conducted by (a/an): Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in 9/27/1999 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Brigitta M Steinbrecher Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino December 29, 2015 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 1/14,21,28/16 & 2/4/16

Published in Colton Courier C-5374 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2016-0000042 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HIGH TOUCH COMMUNICATION, HIGH TOUCH DIRECT MAIL, 7412 Club View Drive, Highland, Ca 92346-3993 Frank C Dickerson, 7412 Club View Drive, Highland, CA 92346-3993 This business is conducted by (a/an): Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in N/A By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Frank C Dickerson Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino January 4, 2016 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 1/14,21,28/16 & 2/4/16

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Free-play, tournaments this weekend at Museum of Pinball’s Arcade Expo 2.0 in Banning

COURTESY PHOTO/ ARCADE EXPO

The Museum of Pinball in Banning features more than 800 limited edition, vintage and modern pinball and arcade games.

By Yazmin Alvarez

he three-day holy grail of pinball and arcade event is back in Banning this weekend — ArcadeExpo 2.0. The event kicks off Friday at 2 p.m. and runs Saturday 10 a.m. -2 a.m. through Sunday night at the Museum of Pinball, 700 South Hathaway in Banning, featuring more than 800 limited edition, rare, vintage and modern pinball and arcade games along with a handful of special guests, celebrity sightings and live entertainment.

And guests can expect a lot more, said Johnathon Weeks, one of this year’s organizers. “We have so many things lined up — food trucks, specialty cocktails, hands-on seminars and quite a few tournaments for all ages — it’s just going to blow people’s minds.” Last year’s inaugural event brought more than 2,000 guests over the three-days of play and even broke a world record — The Guinness World Record for most people (331) playing pinball simultaneously. This year’s highlight will be Star-

cade, an opportunity to campout at the site’s five-acre park and play pinball all night and day under cabanas. Reservations for a campsite are available. Other highlights this weekend include free-play on all machines, Kong Off with Richie Knucklez, discussion panel with Intellivision game designers of Mattel Electronics, Project Pinball Pub Quiz, an arcade auction and the dedication of the official “Walter Day Trading Card Museum.” While gameplay is free, participation in some events including the pub quiz and auction

San Bernardino. I'd see these Christmas villages in their front window." Amador now gets his own small fixtures from friends and at places like Walmart and K-Mart. Since he has retired from Rohr Aircraft and then as a San Bernardino County Sheriff investigator, Amador and his son's Michael and Raymond have more time to help with Christmas Village details. The Amador's said they took a few years off their hobby due to a serious illness to Richard's wife, Lupe. "It was pretty bad for a while but she has since recovered. She's always been a part of this and we just couldn't continue without her." His son Raymond said the family Christmas village was born from all the visitors who used to come to the house for his dad's parties. "The next time they'd come over they'd bring something to add to the Christmas Village. Now, it takes up the whole garage and continues to grow because of all the donated items. We played with trains when we were growing up. Now, we're sort of living some of our youth all over again," said Raymond Amador. "Everyone who sees it is mesmerized by the detail." Raymond Amador pointed out that BB pellets painted white, represent golf balls on the putting green. He said his father takes pride in perfecting tiny details in everything from the marching band and Santa Claus to the Christmas Parade. "One person even said, 'I wish I could be shrunk down so I could walk around in there."

Photo courtesy/Raymond Amador Lupe and Richard Amador at their miniature Christmas Village in their Colton garage.

IECN PHOTO/ YAZMIN ALVAREZ

Free-play will be available on all machines this weekend during Arcade Expo 2.0 at the Museum of Pinball in Banning. require a nominal fee. The Arcade Expo runs from 2 p.m. to midnight Jan. 15; 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Jan. 16; and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Jan 17. For ticket purchase, a full sched-

ule of events, guest speakers, updates or to learn more, visit www.arcadeexpo.com, www.facebook.com/arcadeexpo or www.museumofpinball.org

Amador's miniature Christmas Village has grown into full-size holiday tradition

By Harvey M. Kahn

ichard Amador's miniature Christmas Village in his Colton garage has grown into a fullscale replica of a large metropolis that includes a population of 672 people with all the infra-structure. It started 12 years ago as an ordinary model train set. It now has two complete train sets and enough Christmas themed structures that it takes up the entire large Amador garage. "Yes. It is a tradition," said Amador. "It takes about five days to put up. "I'd say about 80-100 of our friends and neighbors have come to see it. We've had city officials and local business owners visit. We've had Colton mayors, members of the city council, fire chiefs and chief-of-police. It has been publicized by wordof-mouth." Long time Amador friend, Pete Carrasco called the Christmas Village an impressive work of art. "It's been sort of kept among his friends. I think its become so amazing that its time for more people to appreciate it. You have to see it to believe it," said Carrasco, who like the Amador's have family roots that go back decades in Colton. The Christmas Village skillfully depicts Santa Claus, Rudolph, a police and fire station, ranch, golf course, many animals, chocolate shop, merry-go-round, and a facsimile of Big Bear Lake. Little people are included around each of those sites. "I got the idea when my father used to take me to Harris Company in

Photo courtesy/Raymond Amador A portion of the Amador Christmas Village that is displayed annually in their Colton garage.