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Dr. Dennis Morgan Brown to Speak at SB Public Library A8

Workshops teach city youth about Hip Hop

By Anthony Victoria

Students at Norton Space & Aeronautics Academy celebrate Lunar New Year

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tristan Douglas of local hip-hop group West coast avengers teaching the youth about the importance of ‘bars’ to a song during a hip-hop workshop.

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“It’s a lose-lose situation for many of us,” said resident Sandra Ibarra, who lives near San Bernardino High School. “We need voters and property owners to find out and show the city we still have power to have our voices heard.” Ibarra, along with real estate agent Karmel Roe, and a cohort of residents intend on encouraging the city’s registered voters to protest the plan.

According to LAFCO’s change of organization protest procedures, the outsourcing plan will be terminated if the organization receives a protest from more than 50-percent of registered voters. “If we could pull this off, we could change the course of politics for San Bernardino,” said Roe. “The city cannot continue to shift the burden onto its people.”

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Homeowners and property holders are aiming to prevent the city from implementing the $148 per year parcel tax to help fund County fire services. Opposers to the fire outsourcing plan believe efforts to eradicate San Bernardino’s 137-year-old fire department has no benefit and will only hurt the community, particularly those who live under the poverty line.

Douglas along with local hiphop artists Samuel “Oxymoron” Montes, poet Ipyani Lockert, and others will be holding workshops, now through March.

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RESIDENTS CONTINUE TO PROTEST PARCEL TAX

parcel tax approved by San Bernardino County’s Local Agency Commission Formation (LAFCO) to fund the outsourcing of the San Bernardino City fire department continues to face heavy opposition from residents.

The 28-year-old native of San Bernardino spends his days off from his State of California human resources position helping community leader Edwin Johnson teach young participants of the Creating Hopeful Opportunities and Resiliency by Developing Skills (C.H.O.R.D.S.) program about the essentials of constructing poetry verses and producing music.

“We’re not trying to tell them

February 18, 2016

By Anthony Victoria

ristan Douglas had a vision to help young children and adolescents with basic reading and writing skills through one of his favorite mediums---hip hop.

Douglas, a member of local hip-hop group West Coast Avengers, believes the urban medium can help youth tell their stories.

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hip-hop artist nick croom with 13-year-old Maurice Parson during a hip-hop workshop held at the creating hopeful opportunities and resiliency by Developing Skills (c.h.o.r.D.S.) headquarters last month.

On Jan. 27 LAFCO unanimously approved San Bernardino’s plan to outsource fire services to the county. Under the city’s plan, fire services would be annexed into the county’s Fire Protection District Service Zone FP5-5. The $148 parcel tax would be imposed in fiscal year 2016-17. The zone’s tax, which has the potential to increase by up to 3percent each year, would be applied to about 42,000 properties in the city. Parcel Tax cont. on next page

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“Yani’s words brighten my day up. We get along with one another like we are family”

--13-year-old Maurice ‘Fruit Snacks’ Parson on poet Ipyani Lockert

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The lifetime San Bernardino resiwhat to write,” Douglas said. dent believes it is important for “We’re telling them how to write young people build up their writing skills and tell their stories of the truth.” hardship and success. Emcees Douglas, Montes, and poet Lockert have given work- “Nowadays the young generation shops on developing ‘bars’--the is reliant on Hip-Hop. The latest hip-hop concept of matching a fashion, the lingo, and lifestyle is measure of music to a line of po- all based on this genre,” explained etry. A skill that requires an under- Johnson. “Because it’s culturally driven, why not take [Hip-Hop] to standing of basic math. do positive things?” “It’s really inspiring, even Maurice ‘Fruit Snacks’ Parson, though it wasn't a big classroom full of kids; there were a lot of kids 13, believes Hip-Hop should not interested in what we were teach- be used for glamour, but instead ing.” says Epyk Saga, who partic- should be medium that allows for ipated by guiding the youth in real critical thinking and free exprestime practice, counting bars over a sion. He said his songs tell stories of his days as a student at Del live beat. Rosa Elementary School--times Johnson, who started the that the Public Safety Academy C.H.O.R.D.S. program in 2011, student explained were tumulsaid the elements of Hip-Hop pro- tuous. vide children a gateway out of the hardships of poverty and violence. “I saw a lot of things that weren’t

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Before approving the plan, members of LAFCO raised concerns regarding the city’s ability to sustain the outsourced fire department, such as Mojave Water Agency associate Kimberly Cox who sits on the organization’s board. She said that there needed to be more conversation with residents of how the money is going to be spent. “This has got to be an open dialogue,” said Cox. “We have an unwilling citizenry who is not having

right, that shouldn’t be taking place at a school,” he said. “There were kids acting like gang members, getting jumped. Personally, I didn’t take care of things and I had bad habits. This program has helped me grow and has made me believe I could be something.”

Parson said Lockert’s influence has resonated with his personal development.

“Yani’s words brighten my day up,” said Parson. “We get along with one another like we are family”

Fox 11 anchorwoman Christine Devine will be giving a workshop on communication and artist development at C.H.O.R.D.S., located at 3041 N. Sierra Way in San Bernardino on Saturday Feb. 27. For more information, contact Edwin Johnson at (909) 723-0480.

the opportunity to participate in off the fire department to not fight this.” them. They are just pushing their own agenda.” Roe said there are other viable solutions to providing funding for “And are there other things that the existing fire department, such can be done? Possibly”, explained as Emergency Shelter Grants pro- LAFCO Executive Director Kathvided by the U.S. Department of leen Rollings-McDonald said. Housing and Urban Development (HUD). “But given [San Bernardino’s] bankruptcy, given its plan of ad“There has been no real plan to justment, I believe this is the best deal with this,” she said. “We solution to continue the level of could utilize disaster relief funds- service for the citizens who live -money that has been used to re- and work here.” build New York City after 9/11. I think what they did is they bought

Photos/Jonathan Buffong and Edwin Johnson

Clockwise from top: san Bernardino poet and community organizer ipyani Lockert; (below) Creating hopeful opportunities and Resiliency by developing skills (C.h.o.R.d.s.) program CEo Edwin Johnson; (at left) C.h.o.R.d.s. participant and young artist 13-year-old Maurice ‘fruit snacks’ Parson.

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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

Gloria’s Corner Save the Date:

Now to Saturday, February 20 - the San Bernardino Cultural Foundation presents an Art Exhibit featuring Black artists at the National Orange Show Art Gallery, 689 S. E Street, San Bernardino. Gallery hours are Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 1 to 5 p.m.

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New Officers: The San Bernardino County School Board Association (a county wide organization composed of area representatives from Boards of Education and a Trustee from a Community College) held election of officers and area directors at its annual meeting. Congratulations to Cathline Fort, President (Etiwanda School District); Sylvia Orozco, Vice President (Chino Valley Unified); Lorena Corona, Secretary (Fontana Unified); Gloria Macias Harrison, Treasurer (San Bernardino Community College District); Jane Smith, Legislative Chair (Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified); Wilson So, Director Area A (Apple Valley Unified); Kathy Thompson, Director Area B (Central Elementary School District); and James Willingham, Director Area C (Mountain View School District). This Association focuses on Board Development, Advancing K-12 Legislative priorities, Regional Networking, Advocating for quality public education, and protecting the interest of children.

Friday, February 19 - the San Bernardino Chamber of Commerce presents 108th Installation of Officers - Business Expo & Casino Night from 6 to 11 p.m. at the National Orange Show Sports Center Backstretch, 930 S. Arrowhead Ave - Gate 10. For information on sponsorships, Business Expo and Tickets call the Chamber: 909.885.7515

Saturday, February 20 - California State University, San Bernardino is celebrating it 50th Anniversary Homecoming Kickoff Celebration from 4 to 7 p.m. at Coussoulis Arena. This free, open to the public event will feature food vendors, beer and wine garden, live music, kids zone and a Homecoming parade at 3:30 p.m. Complimentary parking available in Lots E & F. For information visit alumni@csusb.edu

Monday, February 22 - the San Bernardino City Charter Review Committee will hold a Community Engagement Forum at 6:30 p.m. at Chavez Middle School, 6650N. Magnolia Ave. The purpose of the forum is to educate the public on the need for Charter Reform, provide an update on the work of the committee and seek public comment and discussion on recommendations being considered by the committee.

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receive an update and provide Award Dinner at Shandin Hills input on recommendations being Golf Club, 3380 Little Mountain considered Drive, San Bernardino from 6 to 9 p.m. Waudier "Woodie" RuckerThursday, February 25 - Com- Hughes and Carl Dameron are the munity Action Partnership of San honorees. For sponsorship and Bernardino County presents "End ticket information call Tracy Summer Hunger in 2016" from 9 Youden at 909.793.2463 ext. 123. to 11 a.m. at Heritage Community Center, 7350 W. Liberty Pkwy, Friday, March 11 - State SenaFontana. Featured speaker for this tor Connie Leyva is sponsoring Outreach and promotion training the 2016 Young Women's Leaderis Vincent Keene, Summer food ship Conference from 8 a.m. to nutrition expert. For information 2:00 p.m. at the Jesse Turner Comcall 909.723.1593 or email rhog- munity Center, 15556 Summit garth@capsbc.org Ave., Fontana. The free conference will feature panels on education, Thursday, February 25 - the civic engagement and leadership, San Bernardino City Charter Re- a college resource fair and comview Committee will hold a Com- munity resources booths. A light munity Engagement Forum at 6:30 continental breakfast and lunch p.m. at San Gorgonio High will be provided. For information School, 2299 Pacific Street. The contact Vanessa Wiarco at purpose of the Forum is to educate 909.591.7016 or email the public on the need for Charter vanessa.wairco@sen.ca.gov Reform, provide an update, and seek public comment and discus- Saturday, March 19 - the Wobsion on recommendations being bles present the 3rd Annual Cruise Against Cancer 2016 at Veterans considered. Park, 290 East O Street, Colton. The Car Show runs from 11 a.m. February 29 to March 4 - Read to 6 p.m. and will feature entertainment, opportunity drawings, Across America Week vendors, food and trophies. The Wednesday, March 2 - the show is open to all car clubs, solo Trade Connection Regional Trade riders, motorcycles, bikes and pedForum presents "How to Grow dle cars. For registration informaYour Business Through Exports" tion call Liz at 909.319.3340 or from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the San Paul at 909.227.4616 Bernardino International Airport, 275 N. Leland Way, International Saturday, March 19, - Fundraising Gala Dinner and Auction- Live Terminal. from Crafton it’s Saturday Night Friday, March 4 - Friends of the from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the new Center for Individual Develop- Crafton Hills College Center. For ment (CID) present Night at the i n f o r m a t i o n : Oscars Dinner, Program and www.craftonhills.edu/foundation Awards Reception at the Center, 8088 Palm Lane, San Bernardino Saturday, March 26 - the San at 5 p.m. For sponsorship and Bernardino Symphony presents ticket information call Masterwork Melange, a concert from the whimsical to the sub909.384.5426 lime... a concert to excite the Saturday, March 5 - the 10th senses featuring the Hansel and Annual The State Of Women – this Gretel Prelude by Englebert event recognizes and celebrates Humperinck, Symphony No. 9 by dynamic women who represent the Dimitri Shostakoich, and Piano community. It begins at 10 a.m. at Concerto No. 2 with Rufus Choi, 1686 W. Baseline, Rialto - Logistic piano. Performance starts at 7:30 Center #2 and is hosted by Mayor p.m. with a pre-concert lecture an Deborah Robertson, City Clerk hour before at the California TheBarbara McGee, Woman's Club atre of the Performing Arts, 562 W. of Rialto, NCNW Inland Empire 4th Street, San Bernardino. For inand the IE League of Women Vot- formation and tickets call ers. This free event will feature 909.381.5388 or online at vendor booths, raffles, awards and www.sanbernardinosymphony.org refreshments. Due to limited space or in person at the Symphony ofRSVP is requested - call: fice, 198 N. Arrowhead Ave., San Bernardino 909.820.2519

Coming in April: Friday, April 15 - Time for Change (TFCF) 13th Annual Gala from 6 to 9 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Ontario. For information call 909.886.2994

Friday, April 15 - the San Bernardino Valley College Foundation presents its 6th Annual SBVC Athletics Golf Tournament at the Arrowhead Country Club, 3433 Parkside Drive, San Bernardino. Registration starts at noon with Shotgun start at 1 p.m. For sponsorship and registration information call: 909.384.4471 or register on line at www.sbvcfoundation.org Saturday, April 23 - the Rialto School District presents "Putin on the Ritz" at Amina Carter High School from 6 to 9 p.m. This annual program highlights the performing arts talents of students in Rialto School District while raising funds for the district's arts programs.

Monday, April 25 - the Colton Chamber of Commerce presents its Annual Golf Classic at the Arrowhead Country Club, 3433 Parkside Drive, San Bernardino. Registration starts at 8 a.m. with Shotgun Start at 10 a.m. for information: 909.825.2222

Saturday, April 30 - the Assistance League of San Bernardino presents the 55th Annual Signature Headdress Ball, The Ballroom Blitz at the National Orange Show, 689 S. E Street, San Bernardino. There are two performances, matinee event starting at 9:45 a.m. and an evening Gala beginning at 5:30 p.m. For sponsorship and ticket information call 909.792.8460 or 949.494.3513 Quote: "We need to give each other the space to grow, to be ourselves, to exercise our diversity. We need to give each other space so that we may both give and receive such beautiful things as ideas, openness, dignity, joy, healing and inclusion." - Max de Pree

Wednesday, February 24 - the San Bernardino City Charter Review Committee will hold a Community Engagement Forum at 6:30 p.m. at San Bernardino High Thursday, March 10 - the Boy Wednesday, March 30 - Latino To submit an event or info to School Cafeteria, 1850 N. E Scouts of America California In- Education & Advocacy Days Gloria’s Corner please email Street. Residents are invited to land Empire Council present The (LEAD) Summit at California gloharrison@me.com learn about the Committee's work, Whitney M. Young Jr. Service State University, San Bernardino.

Rialto’s Trujillo Takes Oath To Serve On County Committee

afael Trujillo of Rialto was sworn into office for the San Bernardino County Committee on School District Organization on Feb. 10. Trujillo, who was appointed by County Superintendent Ted Alejandre to fill the vacant seat formerly held by Walter Hawkins, will serve the remainder of the term representing the Fifth Supervisorial District. The 11-member County Committee deals with proposed

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changes to school district organization issues, including number of trustees, trustee and school district boundary areas, and unification. The committee has two representatives for each of the five supervisorial districts in the county, plus one member-atlarge. County Committee members cannot be employed by a school district in any county, community college district or county superintendent office. Monthly meetings of the com-

mittee normally are held on the third Wednesday at 6 p.m. Meetings are conducted in accordance with the Brown Act or open meeting law. For more information about the committee, contact Dennis Mobley, acting secretary to the County Committee, by phone at (909) 386-2947 or via email at dennis_mobley@sbcss.k12.ca.us.

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By Yazmin Alvarez

“Odysseo” in Irvine extended through March Cavalia Odysseo

Where:16576 Laguna Canyon Road, Irvine, at I-405 and the 133

When: Now through March 13

Information: www.cavalia.net

magine more than 2 dozen horses trotting through a glowing forest or open grassy mountain range, swaying their heads and body as if they were dancing freely in nature — that’s Cavalia Odysseo. While they all stay in line, one spotted beauty trots off to smell flowers and do it’s own thing to capture it’s own attention. It’s the nature of the beast — literally. Then a gentle wrangling from its trainer is all it takes to get the horse back in line. And that’s what the show’s creator and artistic director, Normand Latourelle, hopes the audience captures from the acts, “the relationship between animals and actors.”

Or in this case, the “humanhorse relationship,” he said. “It’s unlike any other.” When I spoke with Latourelle, he explained why he wanted to create the show. He wanted to push the limits of what’s been achieved in entertainment and bring audiences something as impressive and surprising as he did with Cirque du Soleil — Latourelle, was one of the cofounders. Odysseo isn’t quite Cirqueesque. Yes, it has acrobats and aerialists but it’s so much more than that once the horses step into the ring. And don’t think it’s a typical horse show, either. Latourelle is making sure that it’s far from being in a rodeo with dressage and trick riding. “It’s a 6-D experience,” he says. There’s even water involved. It’s hard to explain and it may sound as if I’m all over the place, but Odysseo is a show unlike any other I’ve ever attended. It’s safe to say it’s an adventure. I dragged two teenagers with me and they were beyond impressed. So if that says anything, it definitely keeps you interested. They were astounded. You’ll be impressed. You’ll be touched. You’ll be moved. And, I really feel that’s that beauty behind the show — to bring upon a feeling of pure joy and happiness. Tickets are $29.50 (for children) and up to $269.50 – the higher prices are commanded for a VIP experience that come with a catered meal and tours of the stables after the show.

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Self Reliance to replace inadequate city services

In San Bernardino, the 6th ward sector of the city has been ignored for years and continues to be ignored and neglected by the refusal of the city to provide adequate fire services. In flint Michigan they have been refused basic access to adequate services for years but this was not realized by the world until they were continuously denied access to adequate drinking water. In the poor section of Milwaukee adequate health services are basically nonexistent due to the mass exodus of hospitals and doctors in the poor neighborhoods. In many of the poorest neighborhood all across America you will find a similar story. Some say it is a race problems and others say it is a proper division of resources problem. The facts remain constant, regardless of the previous efforts of equalizing the services in these areas, the status quo has remained. Perhaps a critical analysis of possible solutions can encourage the populace to come closer to the equality of service for which they so desperately long. Let’s examine possible choices of action: 1. The populace of the underserved area can continue what they have been doing, which is:requesting more services, complaining to the politicians and complaining amongst themselves but to no avail. 2. The populace could organize a march from the displaced area of the city to the city hall to bring more attention to the problem. Despite the lack of action on

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the part of the elected officials of the cities in question, the nearby public has known of the neglect so I believe a march would be a fruitless and dated course of action. 3. The populace could organize politically and elect their own leader to provide them representation at the city hall. However, history has proven this method to be ineffective because once elected self-preservation and financial elevation seems to take precedence over service to the public, or so it seems. 4. The final option which is by far more feasible and rational involves the concept of ‘doing for yourself or similarly, self-reliance. Let us examine this forth concept a little further. From Ralph Waldo Emerson to Malcom X to President Reagan. We all learn that self-reliance is a very valuable resource which should be practiced more often than not. These neighborhoods must create a structure wherein they can receive the badly needed services regardless of their city leader’s refusal to provide adequate and sound services of equality. Milwaukie can redirect the services of their nonprofit organizations to include free medical clinics. It does not take very much to provide a low level of medical service to the community which can prevent the spread of infectious diseases. They can also provide an organized transportation service to take the underserved to other nearby communities to receive govern-

ment medical services from which they cannot be turned away if that medical establishment is receiving federal funds. In Flint Michigan the situation is a bit more complexed and requires much thought to find a solution to the government’s refusal to provide clean water. As far as the 6th ward of San Bernardino City is concerned, you can easily gather a group of men and women, regardless of their qualifications to serve as the front line for any fire emergencies. Make a connection with the 911 service such that your volunteer office is notified of all fire emergencies as well. Thus, when volunteers arrive first they can develop a protocol of what to do to increase the preservation of life and property until the firemen arrive. The refusal to serve certain populaces throughout a city will continue to occur because this is the political climate in which we live. \Generally speaking, if a populace does not have money and does not vote, then they will not be well represented. Thus, when requesting needed, necessary and obligatory action by the city, such request will have the tendency of falling upon deaf ears. Thus, self-reliance is the key to bridging the gap between the city providing inefficient services and those services, which at the very least are minimally adequate. Keith McCarter. B.S., J.D. McCarter University

Don’t keep murderers alive

There are two false beliefs about the death penalty. The first one is that all life has value. I defy anyone to tell me what value the life of Charles Manson has had to society. He has been in prison for more than 45 years for the murders of actress Sharon Tate and Leno and Rosemary LaBianca, and the only thing he has succeeded in doing was to make Doris Tate at-

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tend his parole hearings until her squad or hanging — but get it dying day and make her daughters done. do so now. There is a reason there is a hell and it is for the perpetra- First we need to limit the number of appeals. They should only have tors, not their victims. one chance to bring up all their obThe second false belief is that the jections, not bring up the objecdeath penalty was passed to deter tions individually so as to stall for others from committing murder. It time. After that appeal is carried was not. It was to be a deterrent to out, then the death penalty needs the convicted murderer — period. to be enforced swiftly. There are many instances of murderers on death row who, while in prison, commit murder again. A law not enforced is useless. I don’t care how you carry out the death penalty — bring back a firing

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Words to Think About: The Life of Henry Thoreau

By G. W. Abersold Ph.D.

n September of 2014 I experienced a great thrill. I visited Concord. Massachusetts. It and Lexington were very important during the Revolutionary War. But for my primary interest, it was also the hometown of Henry Thoreau. His grave site and the surrounding wooded area is memorable. A replica of Thoreau’s cabin has been built. It is very near to Walden Pond.

Thoreau cut the original timber and built the cabin himself. It is small, very sparse furnishings and very simple. Today there is a statue of Thoreau in the front of the cabin. As I roamed around the environs, I could not help but think of my favorite statement made by Thoreau. “I went to the woods that I might live deliberately and not come to the end of my life and find that I had not lived at all.” By our standards today, Thoreau had a short life. He was born on July 12, 1817 and died on May 6, 1862 at the age of 45. Most historians and interested persons know of his two years spent building and living in the cabin; but not much else. His mentor and friend was Ralph Waldo Emerson, who was born on May 25, 1803 and died on April 27, 1882, was 14 years older than Thoreau and lived 20 years longer. In July of 1846, when Thoreau was 29 years old, he was put in jail by the Concord constable Sam Staples for not paying his Poll Tax.

He was bailed out-tax was paidprobably by his aunt. The next few years were the most productive for Thoreau as an author and lecturer. Previously he had failed in most of his business ventures. His most influential writing was on Civil Disobedience. He was influenced by being sent to jail, by the Mexican American War (18461848) and his disgust with slavery. Thoreau was an avowed abolitionist of slavery prior to 1865, 245 years after the Pilgrims landed. His essay on Civil Disobedience was first published in 1849. His views advocated a peaceful disobedience to any government that violated an individual’s conscience; as the injustice of his imprisonment; the War with Mexico; and the support of slavery. It is interesting to note that Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mahatma Gandhi were both influenced by Thoreau’s views in his essay. The historian James M. McPherson defines an abolitionist “as one who before the Civil War had agi-

tated for the immediate, unconditional end to slavery in the United States.” Thoreau actively tried to assist runaway slaves in their quest for freedom. In particular by way of the Underground Railroad. Other famous Abolitionists were: Ralph Waldo Emerson, Harriet Beecher Stowe, William Lloyd Garrison and William Still. In additional to the slavery issue, Thoreau and Emerson were leaders in the philosophical beliefs of Transcendentalism. Thoreau followed Emerson in his belief and practice of it. “It was a school of thought that emphasized the importance of empirical thinkers and of spiritual matters over the physical world. It encouraged scientific inquiry and observation.” Both Thoreau and Emerson were Unitarians. They both emphasized a free conscience and the value of intellectual reason. Libertarianism, today, is close to their views. The two beliefs of Transcendentalism and Unitarianism were par-

allel views and not competitive ideas. With Thoreau’s strong sense of freedom of thought and the right of Civil Disobedience, he was very comfortable with Transcendentalism. For clarification, both men were leaders in accepting Biblical criticism, and the writings of Thomas Carlyle, Samuel Coleridge, and Immanuel Kant. Both men (Thoreau and Emerson) believed that society and organized religion and political partys “ultimately corrupted the purity of individuals.” They also affirmed that people were at their best when truly self-reliant.” One more thought about Thoreau. The Poll Tax that he challenged and he ended in jail for, was a monetary tax, that permitted one to vote in national elections. He had voted without payment. The 29 the Amendment ended the Poll Tax on January 23, 1964. Thank you, Thoreau. Amen. Selah. So be it.

Family Pack entry form and emailed to Alumni Relations at alumni@csusb.edu; or faxed to (909) 537-7052. Deadline to enter is Monday, Feb. 15. Winners of the “Biggest Coyote Family Pack will be announced at the Coyote basketball game of Saturday, Feb. 27. Other highlights of the week include: • John M. Pfau Library’s Open House, on Thursday, Feb. 25, 1-4 p.m., featuring a “Passport Challenge,” where visitors are encouraged to visit as many displays and sites as possible with a prize drawing for those with completed passports. In addition, alumni are invited to visit a photo viewing to help identify people in photos from CSUSB’s photo archives. Alumni and visitors are encouraged to bring photos from their time at CSUSB, which may be scanned on site to add to the archives. • The 4th Annual Pioneer Breakfast on Friday, Feb. 26, 9-11 a.m., at the Santos Manuel Student Union Events Center, sponsored by the Black Faculty, Staff and Students Association. This year’s

theme, “The Shoulders Upon Which We Stand,” will honor four CSUSB individuals: Professor Emeritus Linvol Henry, College of Business and Public Administration; Taft Newman (posthumously), director of Educational Opportunity Program; Jenise Bush, alumna (B.A. 1995; M.A. 2000), assistant principal of Dunn Elementary School, Rialto; and John Futch, alumnus (B.A. 1995; M.A. 2001), former director of the SMSU Cross Cultural Center. In addition, Nadine Chavez, retired director of the Educational Opportunity Program, will receive the Lorraine Frost Award, given to allies in education. Tickets are $20. • The Coyotes men and women’s basketball games vs. Sonoma State at Coussoulis Arena, Friday, Feb. 26. The women will play at 5:30 p.m., the men will play at 7:30 p.m. • The Coyotes basketball vs. San Francisco State, Saturday, Feb. 27; the women’s game will be at 5:30 p.m. and the men’s game will be at 7:30 p.m. Winners of the “Biggest Coyote Family Pack” contest will be announced.

For a complete list of other Homecoming festivities during the entire week, visit http://alumni.csusb.edu. For more information about Cal

State San Bernardino, contact the university’s Office of Strategic Communication at (909) 537-5007 and visit news.csusb.edu.

CSUSB Celebrates A Special Homecoming for the Campus’s 50th Anniversary

al State San Bernardino will host a special Coyote Homecoming celebration on Saturday, Feb. 20, as part of the university’s 50th Anniversary. Festivities include a parade and kickoff celebration, along with many other events the following week. The day will begin with a parade at 3:30 p.m. throughout the inner campus, starting outside University Hall and ending at Coussoulis Arena. A Homecoming kick-off celebration follows at Coussoulis Arena from 4-7 p.m., featuring a variety of food, a beer and wine garden; live music by Lifetime Rockers; a classic car display; a photo booth with props, and kidfriendly activities including a bounce house, a clown and face painting. The day’s event is free and open to the public. Attendees are strongly encouraged to RSVP by reserving free tickets at http://alumni.csusb.edu. Those who register by Monday, Feb. 15, will receive a special 50th Anniversary gift at the event. Complimentary parking will be available in Lots E and F. The parade line up will be from 1-3 p.m. in parking Lot C. Student clubs, faculty and staff from campus departments are encouraged to show their school spirit by decorating their own floats and participating in the parade, with prizes for the best floats. Participating in the parade is also open to off-campus community groups and partners who are encouraged to enter their own decorated floats. Groups such as marching bands, drill teams, dancers, walkers and others are also encouraged to sign up. Register online for parade participation a t https://orgsync.com/48802/forms/ 179055. Organizers are also promoting a contest seeking the “Biggest Coyote Family Pack” and encourage families with the most CSUSB graduates to enter. The form may be downloaded at Biggest Coyote

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We are reaching out to you to join our growing family of Foster Parents. Come to our orientation session 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. Colton: First and third Tuesday, Orientation and training are ongo6 p.m.; 650 N. La Cadena Dr. ing. New classes start monthly. Se Highland: Second and fourth habla espanol. 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 Tues- The Democratic Luncheon Club of San Bernardino meet at 12:15 day, 6 p.m.; 35 Cajon St. Rialto: Second and fourth Tues- on Fridays at Club Headquarters, 136 Carousel Mall (near the cenday, 6 p.m.; 150 S. Palm Ave. San Bernardino: First and third tral glass elevator) in San Bernardino. Monday, 3 p.m.; 300 N. “D” St. Speaker Schedule: fternoon Delight 2/5 -Randy De Anda, Chief of Police, City of Rialto Dance Socials 2/12 -DARK (Presidents Day) 2/19-Norma Torres, U.S. ConAll seniors, couples and singles, gresswoman, CD-35 welcome at free dance socials. 2/26- Connie Leyva, State SenaOpportunity to make new friends tor, SD-20 and remember music of our youth. 3/4-Gil Navarro, Advocate and Joslyn Senior Center: First and Former SB County Board of Edsecond Tuesday 2 p.m., 21 Grant ucation; SB Valley Municipal Water Dist. St., Redlands (909) 798-7550. Redlands Community Center: Visit us at www.sbdems.com or Every third Friday 2 p.m., 111 Lu- our new Facebook page at gonia Ave., Redlands (909) 798- www.facebook/SBDems. 7572. allet Folklorico Highland Senior Center: Every Cultural Classes fourth Tuesday 2 p.m., 3102 E. Highland Ave., Highland (909) 862-8104. Mondays 5:30-6:30 5-11yrs,

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Thursday, February 11 at 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. To celebrate Black History Month, one of the country's most visible academics and social justice activists will present a keynote speech at San Bernardino Valley College Auditorium, 701 S. Mount Vernon Ave., San Bernardino, CA, 92410 on the Black Lives Matter movement. This event is free and open to the public. A longtime social justice activist and organizer, Dr. Hill is the host of BET News, a political contributor for CNN, and Distinguished Professor of African American Studies at Morehouse College. Dr. Hill holds a PhD with distinction from the University of Pennsylvania, and previously held teaching positions at Columbia University and Temple University. His passions include covering education, politics, hip hop, and black identity, and his scholarly research focuses on the intersections between culture, politics, and eduMondays 6:30-8:30 11-adult. No cation. Dr. Hill's lecture is sponcharge. 951-233-7027. Knights of sored by San Bernardino Valley Columbus, 740 Pennsylvania St., College’s Arts, Lectures & Diversity Committee and its Associated Colton, Ca.

Student Government. In addition ime for Change to his stop at San Bernardino ValFoundation’s ley College, Dr. Hill's speaking tour will take him to Stanford Uni13th Annual Star versity, Johns Hopkins University, Emory University, Wellesley Col- Studded Awards Gala lege, and the University of Califor- Friday, April 15 Social Checkin 6 pm to 7p.m. We will be havnia, Santa Cruz. ing our 13th Annual Star Studded Awards Gala from 6 pm to 9 pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Ontario. Should you have any questions please contact Vanessa Friday, February 12. Check-in Perez at vperez@timeforchangeat 10:30 and lunch at 11 a.m. To foundation.org or call her at 909be held at the Fox Events Center, 886-2994. 123 Cajon St., Redlands. Sponsornnual Inland ships Available. Event cost $75 before February 5. For more info or Empire Salute to to RSVP contact Tim Evans at Veterans Parade (909) 335-1600 or email April 30 at 10 a.m. . Saturday, tevans@theunforgettables.com The two-hour event, which will get olton Police Chief underway in downtown Riverside, to Speak to Colton will feature representatives from Area Museum & over 100 organizations, with veterans from each branch of the Historical Society Saturday, February 13. The service taking part in the festiviColton Area Museum and Histori- ties. Riverside resident, Rear cal Society is holding their Adm. Allen E. "Boot" Hill, a monthly meeting with guest highly decorated fighter pilot who speaker Chief of Police Mark was raised in Rubidoux and atOwens of the Colton Police De- tended West Riverside Elementary partment. Chief Owens will be School, Poly High School, and presenting a view of the depart- Riverside Community College, ment’s history, the present and vi- will be honored as this year’s sions for the future. The meeting is Grand Marshal. The parade comheld at the Colton Area Museum mittee is currently seeking spon(CAM), 380 North La Cadena sors, volunteers, and participants. Drive. California. The meeting is Those that are interested in confree and opened to the public. For tributing to this important event more information contact Mike are encouraged to contact Dr. Murphy at 951- 283-4860 or 909- Cheryl-Marie Hansberger at or visit cmhansberger@riversideca.gov. 825-0671 www.ColtonAreaMuseum.com. Regular Colton Area Museum hours are Wednesdays and Fridays 1 to 4 p.m. and on Saturdays 11 Email your calendar a.m. to 2 p.m. items to iecn1@mac.com

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San Bernardino Public Library Presents African-American History Program

he San Bernardino Public Library is presenting an African-American History program with Dr. Dennis Morgan Brown on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 10:00 AM. In this musical presentation, attendees will learn about significant African-Americans, including activists, leaders, and recording artists. From Rosa Parks and Coretta Scott King to Muhammad Ali, learn how these individuals molded a generation. Dr. Brown has presented his programs all across the country and has spoken before the State Assembly, the Senate at the State Capitol, the Mayor’s mansion in Los Angeles, and at the Martin Luther King Center for Social Change in Atlanta, Georgia. This free program will be located in the Bing Wong Auditorium at the Feldheym Library at 555 West Sixth St., San

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students and families during Super Sunday. The other CSUSB speakers visiting area churches on Feb. 28 include: · Brian Haynes, vice president, Student Affairs, 10:30 a.m. at Ecclesia Christian Fellowship, 1314 Date St., San Bernardino; · Olivia Rosas, associate vice president, Admissions and Student Recruitment, 10:15 a.m. at Allen Chapel AME, 4009 Locust St., Riverside; · Aaron Burgess, interim director, Santos Manuel Student Union, 9:45 a.m. at Bethel AME, 16262 Baseline Ave., Fontana; and · Kevin Hatcher, assistant vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics, 9:30 a.m. at

Principles of Faith Christian Center, 17977 Merrill Ave., Fontana. Visit the CSU’s Super Sunday website at http://calstate.edu/supersunday for more information. Set in the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains, CSUSB is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in inland Southern California. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2015-2016, CSUSB serves more than 20,000 students each year and graduates about 4,000 students annually.

CSUSB Officials to Speak at Local African American Churches as Part of ‘CSU Super Sunday’ Outreach on Importance of Going to College

al State San Bernardino President Tomás D. Morales and other university officials will visit local African American churches in February as part of the California State University’s Super Sunday initiative to increase the preparation and retention of African American students throughout the CSU’s 23 campuses. The Super Sunday initiative is a partnership between the CSU and leaders in the African American community, and provides support through additional outreach and preparation events, such as the Super Saturday College Fair and the Summer Algebra Institute. “Higher education is so important in our society that it is vital that we prepare our children for college so they are ready once they get to campus,” said Morales. “This is our 50th anniversary year at Cal State San Bernardino, and that’s been part of our message for students to succeed in college. In fact, as we enter our next half century, we are rededicating our commitment to increasing the college-going rate of our children and also their college graduation rates. Morales will speak on Feb. 14 at Cathedral of Praise International Ministries, 3030 Del Rosa Ave., San Bernardino, at the 8 and 11 a.m. services. Along with Morales, CSU leaders, including CSU Chancellor Tim White, will visit more than 100 churches across California in the month of February as part of Super Sunday. More than 100,000 congregants, students and families receive this vital message each year and also receive CSU resources to help them foster a college-going culture at home. Important information about preparing for college, applying to a CSU campus and applying for financial aid will be made available to congregants,

For more information on Cal State San Bernardino, contact the university’s Office of Strategic Communication at (909) 5375007 and visit http://news.csusb.edu.

SBVC Celebrates Black History Month with Free Events for Students, Community

hroughout February, San Bernardino Valley College will host several special events to mark Black History Month. All events are free and open to the public, with complimentary parking. Lecture on Black Lives Matter by Dr. Marc Lamont Hill, Thursday, Feb. 11, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., San Bernardino Valley College Auditorium. Dr. Hill is one of the nation's leading intellectuals, a longtime social justice activist and organizer, and host of BET News. A regular political contributor for CNN, Dr. Hill is the Distinguished Professor of African American Studies at Morehouse College, and holds a PhD with distinction from the University of Pennsylvania. Performance by Project21Dance, Friday, Feb. 19, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., San Bernardino Valley College Auditorium. Project21Dance is an innovative dance company known for fusing multiple styles of dance harmoniously, with choreography by San Bernardino Valley College faculty member Maura Townsend. African American Art Show, Monday, Feb. 22 to Thursday, March 10, Clara and Allen Gresham Art Gallery. This special ex-

hibition will showcase pieces by local artists. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Artist Talk with Charles Bibbs, Thursday, Feb. 23, at 5 p.m., Art 144. The work of internationally acclaimed artist Charles Bibbs is featured in museums, galleries, organizations, and homes around the world. He is known for combining realistic and grandiose interpretations of contemporary subjects that are ethnically rooted. From 5 to 8 p.m., the Clara and Allen Gresham Art Gallery will be open for a special art show reception. Black History Month Concert and Civil Rights Celebration, Thursday, Feb. 25, at 12:30 p.m., and Friday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. North Hall 161. Commemorate the work of civil rights pioneers and the importance of Black History Month during this concert and celebration. Prof. Ed Gomez will also speak. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast, Friday, Feb. 26, 7:30 to 10:30 a.m., Campus Center. Reflect on Black History Month and honor Martin Luther King Jr. during this special breakfast. Please RSVP by Feb. 12 to Shalita Tillman at 909384-8659 or stillman@valleycollege.edu.

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Students at Norton Space & Aeronautics Academy celebrate Lunar New Year

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Students in kindergarten through eighth grade performed traditional songs and dance in Mandarin learned in weekly enrichment classes at Norton Space & Aeronautics Academy in San Bernardino. The performance was held Feb 12 in celebration of the Lunar New Year.

By Yazmin Alvarez

tudents at Norton Space & Aeronautics Academy in San Bernardino celebrated the Lunar New Year with a special presentation on campus Feb. 12. Students held an assembly to share traditional performances and songs learned through weekly enrichments classes focusing on Chinese culture and language. The classes have been offered on campus since 2011 as a collaboration with the Confucius Institute at UCLA. With the help of Chinese teacher Shen Yun Hsieh, who choreographed all the numbers and coordinated students from grades kindergarten through eighth grade, students sang songs in Mandarin, performed dances, and chants that ranged from the traditional Chinese/Asian to the modern “Little Apple,” a top-of-the charts pop song in China last year. Other highlights included were the Dragon dance, the Chinese fan dance, and special guests Gordon Soholt, the academy’s CEO, along with three UCLA representatives; Susan Jain,

Emilia Sargent, and Professor Hu from Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Norton students were also encouraged to participate in larger community events celebrating the

Lunar New Year, including those in Riverside and in Los Angeles, as a way to celebrate diversity and global awareness.

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Aquinas wins Ambassador League title; earns No.1 rank after big time, small school battle

Courtesy Photo Aquinas High School girls basketball coach and vice principal Ron Simmons has led his girls to three straight Ambassador League crowns.

By Harvey M. Kahn

asketball games between small schools like Loma Linda Academy and Aquinas High School don't usually create much mass media attention. Not so of late. These two little titans were the two top teams in the CIF-Southern Section, Division 5AA when they played each other in Loma Linda last

Thursday. At stake was not just the Ambassador League championship but the overall Division 5AA No.1 ranking. Aquinas showed why it was ranked No. 1. The three-time defending Ambassador League champ got off to a 18-6 first quarter lead and then fought off a third quarter comeback by Loma Linda for the 44-30 win. Loma Linda's Corinne Atiga led all scorers with 14 points. Megan Burt led

Aquinas with 12 points, including a 3-pointer with 10 seconds left in the third quarter to give Aquinas a 31-23 lead. Teammate Michaella Elad added 10 points to go with 12 rebounds. Aquinas takes a 24-1 overall record (13-1 Ambassador League) into the post season, while Loma Linda Academy will enter the playoffs with a 20-5 (12-2) record. The teams split two games they played earlier this season. Loma Linda Academy handed Aquinas its only defeat, 49-47 in the first round of league play. Aquinas and Loma Linda are not the only small school powers near the I-10 corridor. Bloomington Christian is the No. 1 ranked team in Division 5A and Mesa Grande Academy in Calimesa is ranked No. 4 in the CIF-Division 6. Bloomington Christian captured the Victory League championship this season by breaking Mesa Grande's 12-year reign. Despite the lack of coverage, these private, faith-based small schools have roster's comprised of loyal players. Although each of the four teams have at least two players capable of competing at the upper division level, not one expressed interest of leaving for more notoriety. "I've been tempted to think about how it would be playing at a bigger high school," said Karyn Clayton, a senior at Loma Linda

Academy. "I have family background here. My mom and brother and sister all went to Loma Linda Academy. It's a Christian school with a better atmosphere and smaller classes." Clayton explained that during the season, Loma Linda does play a few games against bigger schools. Loma Linda has 450 students and Aquinas about 400. "The big high schools have bigger girls who think they can push us around. Some talk to us the whole game and call us little girls and stuff. We defeated a couple of those schools and they kept talking the whole game, even to their bitter end." Clayton said her team doesn't talk back. It's not our mentality. It's not us." Both Aquinas coach Ron Simmons and Loma Linda coach Lucio Camacho explained that their players do more multi-tasking at the small, private school level. That would go for the coaches as well. With his coaching duties, Simmons is the viceprincipal at Aquinas. Camacho also serves as Loma Linda's athletic director. "Our players are encouraged to do more academically and athletically." Camacho said basketball player Corinne Atiga is the (ASB) school president." Atiga also sang a impressive pregame rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. Loma Linda junior point guard Jackie Augustines is

Tyla and Tyra Turner led to another strong season for the Cowgirls as they have won 17 consecutive games, including a 14-0 record in the Citrus Belt League. The Division 1A No. 3 seed Fontana Summit (18-4) will host La Quinta in the first round Thursday, February 18. The Lady Skyhawks finished with a perfect 10-0 record in the Sunkist League and all of their wins in the past month have been by 26 points or more. San Andreas League champion Arroyo Valley (25-2), ranked 12th in 1A, will host Temecula

Valley on Thursday. There are two first round matchups featuring local teams against each other. Rialto plays at Chino Hills in a 1A matchup and Rialto Carter plays at Chino in 2AA. For the boys, despite finishing 19-7 with a 12-2 record in the Citrus Belt League, Cajon’s boys basketball team found itself ranked No. 10 in the Division 1A but it will host Corona at home on Wednesday, February 17. Also in 1A, Fontana Summit (20-7) hosts Villa Park. The Skyhawks are coming off a strong

finish to the season as they split wins with Kaiser to claim a share of the Sunkist League championship. Kaiser (23-4) ended up ranked No. 3 in Division 2AA and will host Perris Citrus Hill on Wednesday. Rialto (18-7) went undefeated to finish as the San Andreas League champion and will host Valley View in a 1A matchup. Rounding out the other local matchups, Redlands East Valley hosts Murrieta Mesa in 2A, Redlands plays at Ayala and Miller travels to Oak Hills in 2AA.

Courtesy Photo Loma Linda Academy Athletic Director and girls basketball coach Lucio Camacho has guided his team to the No. 2 ranking in CIF-SS, Division 5AA.

Local Boys, Girls Basketball Teams Reach Playoffs

By Richard Dawson

here is lots of basketball talent from San Bernardino County that made this year’s CIF playoffs. A number of boys and girls squads ranked will host games in this week’s opening round. On the girl’s side, Cajon (21-4) was selected to play in the Open Division and will host Sierra Canyon on Saturday, February 20. Last year Cajon advanced to the CIF Southern California Regional semifinals. The return of Kayla Washington, along with

the school's pitcher on the softball team. Aquinas' Michaella Elad could perhaps start for most big schools but says she never thought of leaving for a chance at a scholarship somewhere else. "We all started out playing basketball together at a young age and grew together. I grow in my faith here, where I play for my family, my school, and for God," explained Elad. Bloomington Christian coach Dawnesha Burnside considers coaching at the small school level, "The thinking man's basketball." Burnside formerly coached at Division IAA, Rancho Cucamonga. "I appreciate coaching at this level. It definitely raises our basketball IQ." Simmons added that small schools don't have the selection of players and he takes whoever comes through the door. "We're home grown. No recruiting. No year round travel ball." Bob Walker won 12 league championships and two CIF titles when he coached at Mesa Grande Academy, whose high school enrollment hovers just above 100 students. "There's more to life than basketball at Mesa Grande. The girls have to play all the sports," said Walker. "Anyone can coach great players. At small schools, everyone has to have a role and must feel important."

Photo/Richard Dawson Kayla Washington leads Cajon into a Open Division showdown with Sierra Canyon on February 20.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 15-01266 Loan No.: ****752 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED [PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE Section 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR] YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/21/2007 AND MORE FULLY DESCRIBED BELOW. 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 payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States (payable to Attorney Lender Services, Inc.) will be held by the duly appointed Trustee as shown below, of alt 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, 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: HERVE THOMAS AND JUDITH THOMAS Trustee: ATTORNEY LENDER SERVICES, INC. Recorded 11/30/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0673089 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Bernardino County, California, Date of Sale: 3/7/2016 at 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the North Arrowhead Avenue entrance to the County Courthouse, 351 North Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92401 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $383,281.93 The purported property address is: 2694 S Erin Way San Bernardino, CA 92408 A.P.N.: 0141-531-21-0-000 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 wherein the real property is located and more than three (3) months have elapsed since such recordation. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property 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 Trustee's 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. 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 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

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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 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkasap.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, 15-01266 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: 2/4/2016 ATTORNEY LENDER SERVICES, INC. Diane Weifenbach, Trustee Sale Officer 5120 E. La Palma Avenue, #209 Anaheim, CA 92807 Telephone: 714-6956637 Sales Line: 714-730-2727 Sales Website: www.servicelinkasap.com This office is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. A4561982 PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 2/11/16, 2/18/16, 2/25/16 E-7381 NOTICE TO BIDDERS/INVITATION FOR BID

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rialto Unified School District, (“District”), of San Bernardino County, California, acting by and through its governing Board (“Board”), will receive up to, but not later than, 10:00 am. on March 8, 2016, sealed bids for the award of a contract for: BID #15-16-010 CUSTODIAL & WAREHOUSE STOCK SUPPLIES

Each bid must conform with, and be responsive to the contract documents, copies of which are on file, and may be obtained from the Purchasing Office, Rialto Unified School District, 260 S. Willow Ave., Rialto, California 92376, (909) 8734326, ext. 2110. All bids shall be made and presented on a form furnished by the District. All Bids must be sealed and clearly state on the lower left side of the bid envelope the bid title, and bid number.

Bids will be received at the Rialto Unified School District Purchasing Department, located at 260 S. Willow Ave., Rialto CA 92376, on or before the time and date stated above. At ON TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2016, all SEALED bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Rialto Unified School District, District Registration Center located at 260 S. Willow Ave., Rialto, CA 92376. Bids received after 10:00 a.m., March 8, 2016 will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Samples must be delivered to the Purchasing Office , 260 S. Willow Ave., Rialto, CA 92376 no later than February 22, 2016.

No bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for the opening of the bids. Refer to the formal bid documents and specifications for additional information, terms, and conditions.

The Board of Trustees of the Rialto Unified School District, reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bids or bidding, to be sole judge as to the merit, quality, and acceptability of materials or service proposed, and their compliance to the specifications, if it be in the best interest of the District.

Rialto Unified School District is an “Equal Opportunity” employer.

Daniel Distrola Purchasing Manager Rialto Unified School District San Bernardino County, State of California

First Publication: February 11, 2016 Second Publication: February 18, 2016

Samples Due: February 22, 2016 Questions Due: February 25, 2016 Bids Due: March 8, 2016 Published El Chicano 2/11/16, 2/18/16 E-7380

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RFP No. 15-15 E-rate Form 470 #160023882 Data Transmission Connection

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthat the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD), San Bernardino County, State of California, acting by and through its Governing Board, hereafter referred to as the District, is soliciting sealed competitive proposals from qualified firms for a Transmission Data Connection Solution to San Bernardino City Unified School District, located at 793 North E Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410 (SBCUSD-Point A), from San Bernardino County Schools Superintendent (SBCSS), located at 601 North E Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410 (SBCSS-Point B).

Bidders who are desirous of securing a copy of the Request for Proposal (RFP) may do so via downloaded from the District's web site at: http://ca-sanbernardinoschools.civicplus.com/Bids.aspx?CatID= 16. Form 470 #160023882 has been posted on February 12, 2016 at http://www.usac.org/sl/tools/ e-rate-productivitycenter/default.aspx. Questions regarding this Request for Proposal are to be addressed to the attention of Debra Love, Services Purchasing Director and sent via to emailed debra.love@sbcusd.k12.ca. us.

must be Proposals received in the PURCHASING DEPARTMENT BID BOX located in the main lobby foyer area of San Bernardino City Unified School District, 777 North F Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410,and shall be opened at the above stated time and place. All proposals must be clearly marked on the outside of a sealed envelope with the Service Provider’s company name and the RFP number. It is the Bidder’s sole responsibility to ensure that its proposal is received at the correct location by the time of opening. No Bidder may withdraw its proposal for a period of 60days after the date set for the opening of proposals. Local, minority and Disabled Veteran Businesses are encouraged to respond.

The District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, or portions of bids, to withdraw a line item, or the entire bid, and/or to waive any minor irregularity or informalities in the bid or the bid process. Purchase is contingent upon availability of funds. The District may award any, all or none of this bid. If this bid is awarded by the Board of Education, award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with E-rate guidelines.

Any clarifications or corrections to this RFP shall be made by written addendum. Addenda will be posted on the District’s website @ h t t p : / / c a - s a n bernardinoschools.civicplus.com/Bids.aspx?CatID= 16. It is the bidder’s sole responsibility to periodically check the site for any amendments and respond accordingly. All questions or request for clarification must be submitted in writing addressed and submitted via email to debra.love@sbcusd.com prior to 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 24, 2016. Debra Love, Purchasing Services Director (909) 381-1126

Publication Date: February 18, 2016 Proposal Due Date: March 14, 2016 10:00 a.m. CNS-2845385# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 2/18/16 E-7383

NOTICE INVITING BIDS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the RIALTO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ("DISTRICT") of San Bernardino County, California, acting by and through its Governing Board ("Board"), will receive up to, but not later than 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2016, sealed bids for: EISENHOWER H.S. HVAC UPGRADE BID # 15-16-005

All bids shall be prepared and submitted on the bid forms furnished by the DISTRICT. Each bid shall be accompanied by the security referred to in the contract documents. All bids shall be received at Purchasing Services Office located at 260 S. Willow Avenue, Rialto, CA 92376. All Bids must be sealed and clearly state on the Lower Left Side of the bid envelope the Bid Title, Bid Number, and Bid Category.

Each bid must conform with and be responsive to all pertinent Bidding and Contract documents. Copies are on file and open for public inspection at Neff Construction, Inc.’s main office, 1701 S. Bon View Avenue, Ontario, CA 91761.

Prospective Bidders are encouraged to telephone in advance to determine the availability of Bid Documents. Bids must be submitted to the DISTRICT on the Contract Bid Forms, which are a part of the Bid Package for the Project. To obtain the project documents, please contact A & I Reprographics at (909) 5140704, or e-mail your request to: bid@aandirepro.com. Bid documents on CD or printed hard copy will be sent upon request with pre-payment of all related costs and completed paperwork for document production and delivery. Sample bid documents will also be placed in the CONSTRUCTION MANAGER’S Office, and may be viewed at McGraw-Hill Construction’s website: www.construction.com/projectcenter/.

For information regarding this project, prospective Bidders are requested to contact Doug Worrel, Neff Construction, Inc., 1701 S. Bon View Avenue, Ontario, CA 91761, (909) 9473768.

There will be a mandatory prebid conference/job walk on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 2:45 p.m., and on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 2:45 p.m. at the Eisenhower High School jobsite, 1321 North Lilac Avenue, Rialto, CA 92376 in front of the (meet Eisenhower H.S. Main Office). Potential Bidders must attend one or the other and will be required to sign in at the job walk. Failure to do so will result in vendor being automatically disqualified from submitting a bid. There will be no exceptions. Please bring a copy of the bid with you for the pre-bid conference/job walk.

Award of this bid by the Rialto Unified School District Governing Board will be contingent upon one hundred percent (100%) eligible funding of this project by the DISTRICT. Even after award of the contract, the Rialto Unified School District may or may not proceed with the project, in whole or in part. Execution of the project, in part or in whole, is solely at the discretion of Rialto Unified School District. CONTRACTORS wishing to bid, do so solely at their own risk. The Rialto Unified School District is not liable or responsible for any costs, loss, fees, or expenses, of any kind, associated with bid and/or a decision not to proceed with the project, even after award of the contract. By submitting a bid, each Bidder agrees to bear all of its own costs, fees, expenses, and losses, of any and all kind, should the Rialto Unified School District cancel the project.

Licenses: The DISTRICT requires that Bidders possess the following classification(s) of CONTRACTOR’S license: Category 17 – HVAC 30 - Multiple Trades

License C-20 B

Work in these Categories includes all work as required to complete the entire project as noted anywhere within: the Project Manual, the drawings, or issued addenda.

The DISTRICT has obtained from the Department of Industrial Relations the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general prevailing rate for holiday and overtime work for the San Bernardino County area for each trade, craft, classification, or type of work needed to execute the contract. Holiday rates shall be paid as specified in the collective bargaining agreement

applicable to each particular trade, craft, classification, or type of work employed on the project.

Copies of schedules of rates so determined are available on the I n t e r n e t (http://www.dir.ca.qov/DLSR/PW D) and are on file and available at the Purchasing Services Office address noted above. In accordance with Section 1773.2 of the California Labor Code, the CONTRACTOR and any Subcontractor(s) shall post a copy of the determination of prevailing rate of wages at each jobsite. The schedule of per diem wages is based upon a working day of eight (8) hours. The rate for holiday and overtime work shall be at time plus one-half. The CONTRACTOR and any Subcontractor(s) shall pay not less than the specified prevailing rates of wages to all workers employed by them in the execution of the contract.

Pursuant to Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, all CONTRACTORS and subcontractors that wish to submit proposal or, be listed in a bid, or enter into a contract to perform public work must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. No bid will be accepted nor any contract entered into without proof of the CONTRACTOR’s and subcontractors’ current registration with the Department of Industrial Relations to perform public work. If awarded a Contract, the Bidder and its subcontractors, of any tier, shall maintain active registration with the Department of Industrial Relations for the duration of the Project. This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. It shall be the proposer’s sole responsibility to evaluate and include the cost of complying with all labor compliance requirements under this contract and applicable law in its proposal.

Bidders will only be accepted for CONTRACTORS deemed qualified by the DISTRICT in the prequalification phase prior to bid deadline. Hard copies of all prequalification information and materials are available at the DISTRICT’S Facilities Planning Office located at 625 W. Rialto Avenue, Rialto, CA 92376, or electronic copies can be downloaded at http://kec.rialto.k12.ca.us/facilities.

In accordance with provisions of Public Contract Code Section 22300, substitution of eligible and equivalent securities for any monies withheld to ensure performance under this contract would be permitted at the request and expense of the CONTRACTOR.

Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check or bid bond executed by an admitted surety insurer in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid price, payable to the DISTRICT. A Payment Bond and Performance Bond will be required prior to the execution of the Contract. The Payment Bond and Performance Bond shall be in the form and amount set forth in the Contract Documents.

No Bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of one hundred and twenty days (120) calendar days after the date set for the opening of bids.

The DISTRICT reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any irregularities or information in any bid.

Each Bidder is encouraged to and is expected to exercise due diligence to comply with the provisions of California Public Contract Code Section 10115 et seq. and California Military and Veterans Code Section 999 et seq. which require all applicable contracts to satisfy state wide participation goals of not less than three percent (3%) for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (“DVBE”).

Rialto Unified School District is an "Equal Opportunity" employer.

The awarded bid shall be determined on the base bid, and other conditions, listed in the “Information to Bidder” of the Project Manual.

Daniel Distrola, Purchasing Manager Rialto Unified School District San Bernardino Co., State of California

First Publication : February 18, 2016 Second Publication: February 25, 2016 MANDATORY Pre-Bid Conference/Job Walk: March 1, 2016 11:00AM Deadline for Written Questions: March 7, 2016 4:00 PM

PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 2/18,2/15/16 E-7385

¡PRESENTE SU SOLICITUD AHORA! LA LISTA DE ESPERA PARA VALES POR PROYECTO ESTÁ ABIERTA COMUNIDAD PARA PERSONAS MAYORES LILIAN COURT - BLOOMINGTON La Autoridad de Vivienda del Condado de San Bernardino (Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino, HACSB) está aceptando pre-solicitudes para la lista de espera por proyecto de Lilian Court para adultos mayores de ingresos bajos y muy bajos. Los apartamentos Lilian Court están situados en la ciudad de Bloomington y es un nuevo complejo de apartamentos con dos apartamentos de dos dormitorios. Los solicitantes deben tener 62 años de edad o más para presentar la solicitud. ¿Qué es el Programa de Vales por Proyecto? Es un programa federal que entrega asistencia para el alquiler a hogares de ingresos bajos y moderados. ¿Quién es elegible para presentar una solicitud? Para ser elegible para el programa por proyecto, el ingreso total del grupo familiar no puede superar los límites de ingreso establecidos por HUD (indicados abajo) y todos los miembros DGXOWRV GHO JUXSR IDPLOLDU GHEHQ VXSHUDU XQD YHUL¿FDFLyQ GH antecedentes penales. Las familias se asignan a una unidad HQ EDVH D SHUVRQDV SRU GRUPLWRULR (O HVWiQGDU GH RFXSDFLyQ para una unidad de 2 dormitorios es un máximo de 5 personas. 8Q JUXSR IDPLOLDU GH XQD VROD SHUVRQD QR FDOL¿FDUtD SDUD SUHVHQWDU OD VROLFLWXG D PHQRV TXH VH DSUXHEH XQD DGDSWDFLyQ razonable para una persona con discapacidad. Límites 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 de ingreso Persona Personas Personas Personas Personas Personas Personas Personas Límite $21,750 $24,850 $27,950 $31,050 $33,550 $36,050 $38,550 $41,000 del 50%

¿Cómo puedo presentar mi solicitud? Las pre-solicitudes se pueden descargar en línea desde www.hacsb.com, o llamando al teléfono (909) 890-9533 y SXHGHQ VHU SUHVHQWDUVH HQ SHUVRQD HQ FXDOTXLHU R¿FLQD GH OD Autoridad de Vivienda o se pueden enviar por correo a 1787, San Bernardino, CA 92402.

Petitioner or Attorney: Wilmer Alexis Cano Lobo, 12150 Beaver Ave., Victorville, CA 92392-1358. Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, 247 West Third St., San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 PETITION OF: Wilmer Alexis Cano Lobo, FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CIVDS 1600752 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Wilmer Alexis Cano Lobo has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Wilmer Alexis Cano Lobo to Proposed name: Wilmer Alexis Molina Lobo THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 0303-16, Time: 8:30 am Dept: S35 The address of the court is: same as noted above A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: El Chicano Dated: JAN 21 2016 MICHAEL A. SACHS Judge of the Superior Court Published El Chicano 1/28,2/4,2/11,2/18/16 E-7368

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, March 3, 2016 to wit: MAKE VIN YEAR LICENSE STATE CHEV 03 2GCEC19X231241716 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

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Netherlands basketball duo take their shot at NBA

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UC Riverside basketball forwards Robert Boezeman, 20, and Menno Dijkstra, 19, both of the Netherlands. By Anthony Victoria

n a country where soccer is the dominant sport, University of California, Riverside (UCR) basketball players Menno Dijkstra and Robert Boezeman represent a minority. In an recent interview with Global Leader Today, Dijkstra and Boezeman shared that in their na-

tive Netherlands, physical and mental development is limited in relation with basketball. With limited opportunity in their home country, both young men felt they needed to pursue something outside of their comfort zone to truly develop into good athletes and strong leaders. “I wanted something more,” said Boezeman. “I felt my development

was getting stagnant. I had already fulfilled my potential.” Dijkstra agreed and added that he was not a skilled player and aimed to get stronger. “I was not good at all,” he said. “I was just a tall, skinny kid who relied on his lay-up. Just like Robert, I wanted to develop into a good player that could compete at the highest level.” Both young men found the Canarias Basketball Academy, located in the Spanish Canary Islands. The academy, led by former UC Irvine coach Robert Orellana, has produced over 80 NCAA Division I players from around the world. The academy focuses on providing its students with the necessary physical training to perform at an elite level, the nutritional knowledge to maximize the execution of the skills, and the mental approach to be able to perform. The program emphasizes the importance of “living like a pro” in order to maximize results on the court, according to Orellana. “It’s not easy and it’s not for everyone,” he said. “Basketball is a microcosm of life; I’ve always looked at it in that sense. You have to learn to take criticism. You can’t be sensitive. You are told what you need to hear, not what you want to hear.” The physical and mental regimen Canarias demanded took a toll on both Dijkstra and Boezeman. Both said they struggled to adapt to life at the academy. “I remember having to wake up at 5 a.m., practice in the morning, lift weights in the afternoon, eat lunch, practice again, eat dinner, practice in the evening, and sleep,” explained Boezeman. “In the Netherlands you practiced four times a week at max. The intensity provided at the academy was a vast improvement. Everyone [at Canarias] worked

hard everyday, non-stop.” “Was it hard? Absolutely. After a while, you start missing your family, especially as a 15-year-old kid,” said Dijkstra. “Does it make you a stronger athlete and better person? Yes it does. As a man, I feel more mature because of the academy. I learned how to be more organized and more responsible as an individual.” Boezeman, 20, was a top player for the Under-18 SPM Shoeters Den Bosch squad where they were the cup winners and national champions . The 6-foot-7 forward averaged 18 points and 10 rebounds for the season, as Den Bosch lost just one game during their 2013-14 Netherlands national championship campaigns. In 2012, Boezeman was one of the youngest players on the Netherland’s U-18 European Championship team. He averaged 6.0 points and 5.6 rebounds in nine games, and enjoyed double-digit rebound performances against Estonia and Germany, while reaching double figures in scoring against Estonia and Norway. He developed his love for the game at an early age after being encouraged by his mother--a former professional basketball player “I was always around the game. I tried soccer at first, but always being around the basketball gym encouraged me to join in. I was always taller than all the other kids, so the sport was a good fit for me.” Dijkstra, 19, who also played on Netherland’s U-18 European

Championship, helped lead Orellana’s academy team to the Canarian title in 2015, scoring 21 points and grabbing 11 rebounds in the tournament’s title game. He chose UC Riverside over scholarship offers from Portland, Loyola Marymount, UNC Wilmington, Fordham, and Texas-San Antonio. Both say they aspire to play in the United States’ National Basketball Association. “It’s always been a dream for me to play in the NBA. America is like the ‘mecca’ of basketball,” insisted Boezeman. “I played with older guys just for fun as a kid,” he said. “I lived in a small village where there was no basketball courts. I remember my dad constructing a court for me in my backyard, and since then I fell in love with the sport. I practiced almost every day.” Orellana said the two men have developed into great leaders, who in short time will be essential playmakers at UCR. “These two men had hunger,” he said. “They wanted to be good basketball players and always had the dream of playing basketball in the United States.” The former Division I coach had special praise for Dijkstra, who he saw grow from a young “uncoordinated” boy into a leader and the focal point of the team. “The kids have looked up to him. I demanded him to be a leader and he accepted the role,” Orellana said. “I don’t admit it to him, but some days I miss him.”