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November 16, 2017

THIS WEEK Gloria’s Corner

Molina Healthcare does its par t during National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

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Students should apply now to Richardson, Rodriguez or Chavez I.B. program

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olina Healthcare of California, in partnership with the Tzu Chi Foundation, the Helping Hands Foundation and Sprouts Farmers Market stores put together over 1,000 bags of groceries for fami-

Colton school district families receive holiday food baskets

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Gloria’s Corner

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Words To think About A5 Legal Notices

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Opinion

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From left: Diana Martin, Brenda Beckham, Griselle Bermúdez, Roseanne Enriquez, Jackie Portilla, Liz La-Fontaine, and Alex Bravo, all employees of Molina Healthcare, spent their Saturday morning volunteering at Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary on Nov. 11 for National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. lies in San Bernardino on Nov. 11.

The bags of groceries assembled were filled with fresh fruits and vegetables, canned goods, and desserts for families to take home in order to prepare for the holiday season.

The event marked the beginning of National Hunger and

Homelessness Awareness week, which takes place every year from Nov. 11 to 19.

Residents picked up the food bags at Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary School in San Bernardino that morning.

Molina, cont. on next page

At Option House, youth lear n how to confront and cope with domestic violence

By Anthony Victoria

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racy Acevedo endured the heavy blows and psychological abuse from her girlfriend for three years before realizing it was time to move on.

The person who helped Acevedo walk away from the pain was her daughter Faith, who was only 5 years old back in 2011.

“She was my inspiration,” Acevedo said through tears during an interview on Monday. “She gave me the strength.”

Six years removed from the trauma, the Acevedo women are now in the process of becoming domestic violence advocates through Option House Inc. They are among the many survivors that have been empowered by the resource center in recent months.

Support groups at the Option House headquarters grew after the tragedy at North Park Elementary School. More classrooms are being filled by young domestic violence victims who are developing the agency to help other youth Violence, cont. on next page

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Option House Inc. Program Coordinator Gloria Amaya, left, has helped Tracy and Faith Acevedo find the agency to help other domestic violence victims overcome their trauma and fears.

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an Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) parents whose children will be attending middle school next school year have several options. They may decide to let their children attend their home school, or they may apply to have their children attend the very successful Richardson PREP HI Middle School and Rodriguez PREP Academy Middle School or the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program at Chavez Middle School.

Students must be eligible to apply. All applications to participate in these programs for the 2018–2019 school year must be completed and post-marked on or before November 17, 2017.

Applications may also be dropped off at the SBCUSD Secondary Education Department, 4030 Georgia Boulevard in San Bernardino, before 4 p.m. on Friday, November 17.

Richardson was recently named a National Blue Ribbon School for the second time.

Students attending this school are not placed according to attendance boundaries. Eligible students must apply to attend Richardson PREP HI, and only students who meet the criteria will be entered into a lottery.

Rodriguez PREP Academy serves students in grades four through eight with a curriculum and educational philosophy similar to that of Richardson PREP HI. Rodriguez was named a California Distinguished School in 2011 and its students have consistently scored above state targets on standardized tests.

Fourth- and fifth-grade students attend Rodriguez based on the school’s attendance boundaries.

Eligible students must apply to Apply, cont. on next page

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SB Chamber hosts breakfast with Sen. Leyva

By Ricardo Tomboc

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n Wednesday, Nov. 9 the Governmental Affairs Division of the San Bernardino Area (SBA) Chamber of Commerce held a Legislative Breakfast featuring California State Senator Connie Leyva from Senate District 20, which includes portions of the City of San Bernardino.

The breakfast was held at the Arrowhead Country Club in San Bernardino. The meeting started with a welcoming statement and invocation from Judi Penman President/CEO of the SBA Chamber of Commerce.

Senator Leyva talked about labor issues and jobs in the I.E., including the importance of training our youth to qualify for higher paying jobs. The Senator mentioned that

there was a fund of $450 million set aside for technical education in our state. A reference was made about an $8 billion “rainy day fund” that is much needed to cover any unexpectant contingencies in the state. The group was informed about several senate bills that were passed and/or in the works.

Although she had a prepared speech, Senator Leyva took questions directly from those in the meeting. In fact, most of Senator Leyva’s time was spent answering questions from the audience, which at times were passionate and direct. Many of the questions were difficult to answer, but the Senator was able to give solid historical background and at times agree that there was a problem.

An example was a question posed on the current “Gas Tax” issue,

that the old gas tax funds collected should have been used to pay for our streets and highways, but were not. The Senator agreed that the old gas tax funds were not used as intended.

Senator Leyva was actively engaging the group by requesting those present to “give me something solid that I can do to make it better.” Later she asked, “as a Legislator, how can I make it better?”

The San Bernardino Area Chamber of Commerce has many events during the month including a weekly Koffee Klatch held every Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. at the Chamber office; and a Business After Hours mixer held at various locations around the city. For additional information on Chamber events, call 384-9979.

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Senator Connie Leyva was the featured speaker during the San Bernardino Area Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast on Wednesday, Nov. 9.

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Cal State San Bernardino’s Kappa Sigma fraternity spend Saturday, Nov. 11 volunteering at Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary as part of the National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week efforts put forth by Molina Healthcare of California, the Tzu Chi Foundation, Helping Hands Pantry, and Sprouts.

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Ramon Velasco, the principal at Jones Elementary, said he wants to ensure every student is fed. Velasco also said it is very kind of Molina Health and the community to come together for a good cause.

“I noticed I would get kids in the morning and they were always grumpy,” Velasco said. “After they had breakfast at school, they Violence in similar situations, explained Executive Director Heather Stevning.

Stevning said Option House is partnering with the San Bernardino City Unified School District to provide prevention services and domestic violence education at eight school sites.

They are also visiting juvenile halls to speak in regards to breaking the “vicious cycle.”

“We’ve always had programs geared towards the adult victim,” explained Stevning. “But we realize kids are victims too.”

Faith, now 11 years old, approached Option House back in July during a resource fair and

were all happy and wanting to play.”

Tzu Chi Foundation member Ching Hua Chang said said the organization’s volunteers enjoy helping others. “Sometimes if children don’t have food, it affects their schooling,” Chang said.

“Giving back is our main purpose.”

Among the different foundations shared the experiences she underwent with her mother. Her demeanor and resiliency impressed community leaders such as San Bernardino County District Attorney Michael Ramos who featured Faith in a recent video production.

“Fearless Faith”, along with 12year-old Leah Amaya and 16year-old Melissa Stevning, will be leading a new program that intends to provide education to adolescents about domestic violence prevention, said Option House Program Coordinator Gloria Amaya.

“Faith has had strong experiences at a very young age,” Amaya said. “She could use those experiences to help other youth who have experienced domestic violence. They were also there

present at the event were Cal State San Bernardino’s Kappa Sigma fraternity, which had about 15 members volunteering.

Cole Privette, a sophomore at Cal State San Bernardino and the community service chairman for the fraternity, said service is one of their four pillars.

attend in grades six, seven, and eight.

The International Baccalaureate (I.B.) program offers students a world-renowned education leading to an I.B. Diploma, which is recognized by colleges and universities across the country and around the world. Students who successfully complete the I.B. Middle Years Program at Chavez will be better prepared to enroll in the I.B. Diploma Program at Cajon High School or Arroyo Valley High School.

Parents of eligible students may submit applications for their child to attend one or all of these programs. Admission will be determined by a random lottery drawing of all qualified applicants. Even if a child’s name is drawn for multiple programs, each child will only be accepted into one school.

To qualify for admission in any of the programs, students must

live within the San Bernardino City Unified School District attendance boundaries. They must also have earned Standard Nearly Met or better in both English-language arts and math on the most current California standardized test, have no more than 15 unexcused absences during the prior and current school year, maintained acceptable behavior during the prior and current school year, and been promoted to the next grade without consideration.

The random drawing will be held on Thursday, December 7 at the Board of Education Community Room, located at 777 North F Street in San Bernardino. The drawing times will be at 4 p.m. for Chavez I.B. Middle Years Program, 5 p.m. for Rodriguez PREP Academy, and 6 p.m. for Richardson PREP HI. Students and parents need not be present at the drawing. Parents will receive official letters with their child’s lottery number.

“When duty calls, we come,” Privette said. with us the whole time.”

Despite the inroads, Stevning said the ongoing challenge for domestic violence prevention resource centers is providing rapid housing for victims that need to escape perpetrators. They’ve lobbied both county and state lawmakers to produce a plan that will expedite the process for women to obtain stable living conditions. So far there has been little luck, Stevning admitted.

“We’re not being identified as being important enough to be included in housing plans,” explained Stevning. “That’s why were trying to raise our voice to get the attention for our community.”

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Faith Acevedo, 11, will be helping to establish a youth program that intends to provide adolescents education about domestic violence situations.

Inland Empire Community Newspapers • November 16, 2017 • Page A3

Gloria’s Cor ner or email: museuminfo@ontario.gov.

Gloria Macias Harrison

Thursday, November 30 - the California State University, San Bernardino Music Department presents Holiday Gala. Featured are performances by the the CSUSB Chamber Orchestra, Opera, Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, and Vocal Jazz. This family friendly event has a 4:30 p.m. matinee and an evening performance at 7:30 p.m. at the campus’s Recital Hall. For ticket information visit: cal.csusb.edu.

Now - January 7, 2018 - the Sam Exhibits, Theatre & Seminars, and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Workshops: Arts and Crafts presents New Native: Toward New Mythologies at November 16, 17, 18 and 19 - the the Jacobs Education Gallery California State University, San Center featuring more than 50 Bernardino Department of Theatre works by eleven indigenous artists. presents the William Shakespeare According to curator and artist classic “The Tempest” under the Tony Abeyta (Navajo), "We are exdirection of Department chair proploring ways that traditional forms fessor Terry Donovan Smith. Perand practices, iconography and anformances on November 16, 17, cestral mythologies influence the and 18 begin at 8:00 p.m. Matinees expression of contemporary Native on November 18, and 19 begin at artists' modernity, technology and 2:00 p.m. For information and for social priorities." season and individual tickets call Featured artists (and tribal affiliathe theatre box office at tions) include: Christi Belcourt 909.537.5884 or visit: the(Metis), Gerald Clarke, Jr. atrearts@csusb.edu.

(Cahuilla), Craig George (Navajo Dine), Steven Paul Judd Friday, November 17 - a Utilities (Kiowa/Choctaw), Monty Little Discount Workshop will be held (Dine), Cannupa Hanska Luger from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the (Arikara/Hidatsa/Mandan/Lakota), Frances Brooks Conference Center, Kent Monkman (Cree), Cara 214 N. Palm Ave., Rialto. This Romero (Chemehuevi), Diego event sponsored by CongressRomero (Cochiti Pueblo), and Prewoman Norma J. Torres will feature ston Singletary (Tlingit). Admission presenters and representatives from is free. For information and gallery several state and local agencies with hours call: 909.980.0412 or visit: information on rebates, discounts malooffoundation.org. and free services for seniors and others. For information call: Denise Now - February 10, 2019 - the Marquez at 909.481.6474.

Los Angeles County Museum’s Autry Museum of the American Thursday, November 30 - the West presents “La Raza”. This exOntario Museum of History & Art, hibit features more than 200 archive 222 S. Euclid Ave., presents Holiphotos from La Raza, the Los Anday Wreath Workshop from 6:00 geles Newspaper Central to the Chito 8:00 p.m. Participants will create cano Rights Movement in the 1960s a holiday wreath to take home. All and 1970s. Between 1967 and 1977, materials needed will be provided.

La Raza was witness to and particiHowever, attendees are encouraged pant in the movement for social justo bring items for their wreaths or to tice. The Museum is located at share. The cost is $5. Reservations 4700 Western Heritage Way in Los are required due to limited space.

Angeles.

For information call: 909.395.2510

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Save the Date: Friday, November 17 - the Inland Empire Hispanic Leadership Council presents 2017 Technology Summit & Resource Fair from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the University of California, Riverside, 900 University Ave., Riverside. This event will include a panel of different experts in the areas of technology, future job markets, and fields of focus within the technology industry. To register for this free event visit: https://iehlc_2017technologysummit_resourcefair.evenbrite. For information email: info@iehlc.org.

Friday, November 17 - Gus Jr. #14 in San Bernardino is hosting a Cruise Night Food Drive and Car Show for San Bernardino’s Mary’s Table from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at 444 W. Mill Street. Entry fee for this event is non-perishable food items.

This event features trophies, opportunity drawings, entertainment and a kids activity table. For information and vendor opportunities call Henry at 909.496.7144.

Friday, November 17 - the Bloomington Community Health Center, 18601 Valley Blvd. will celebrate Bloomington Day of Giving with distribution of a free bag of groceries on a first-come, firstserved basis while supplies last from 1:30 to 5:00 p.m. No registration needed. For information call: Angel Acevedo at 909.546.7522.

Saturday, November 18 - the Inland Empire Chapter of Childhelp presents the Seventeenth Annual Forest of Hope: “Christmas in Paris” Luncheon & Tree Presentation. This event starts at 11:00 a.m. at the National Orange Show Events Center Valencia Room, 689 South E St., San Bernardino with entrance through Arrowhead Ave. Gate 9. Featured is an opportunity to win a decorated Christmas tree, silent and live auctions, door prizes and a musical program. For ticket information and to RSVP call: 909.200.9463 or 909.936.2130.

Saturday, November 18 - the Humane Society of San Bernardino presents its Annual Santa Paws Pet Photos & Holiday Boutique at the Humane Society office, 374 W. Orange Show Road from 9:00 a.m.

to 1:00 p.m. This event features a wide range of gifts for people and pets, bake sales, tamale sales, pet crafts and opportunity drawings.

Registration for photos of pets and their human companions starts at 9:00 a.m.; photos will be available for purchase. Participants are also encouraged to bring food and toy donations to benefit Mary’s Table.

For information call: 909.386.1400.

Rosary Cathedral, 2525 N. Arrowhead Ave. at 7:00 p.m. Clergy and religious leaders of the Greater San Bernardino Interfaith Community will participate. All are invited to bring non-perishable food donations and monetary offerings to be divided between the work in our community of Mary’s Table, Central City Lutheran Mission and the Sahabi Initiative. This inspirational service showcases the rich diversity Saturday, November 18 - the of our community.

City of Redlands presents Downtown Holiday Kickoff from 4:00 to Wednesday, November 22 - the 7:00 p.m. at Ed Hales Park on the 2nd Annual Magical Tree Lightcorner of 5th and State Streets in ing Ceremony at Citrus Plaza and Historic Downtown Redlands. This Mountain Grove in Redlands. Feafamily friendly event features arts tured is the lighting of (2) 50-foot and crafts for children, musical en- Christmas trees. There will be live tertainment, games, complimentary entertainment and Spark of Love carriage rides, a bounce house, food Toy Drive at this event from 5:30 to and merchandise booths, compli- 8:00 p.m. mentary face painting, hot cocoa and a photo opportunity with Santa. Thursday, November 23 Thanksgiving Saturday, November 18 - the 12th Annual “A Salute to VeterThursday, November 23 - the ans” Parade & Expo will be held City of San Bernardino presents the in downtown Riverside from 10:00 3rd Annual Turkey Trot: 5K a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This event honors Walk-A-Thon & Kiddy Walk at veterans of all ages and eras. Previ- San Bernardino International Airous parades have had over 130 en- port, 105 N. Leland Norton Way. tries including marching bands, All proceeds benefit San Fly-overs, equestrian units, color Bernardino Community Emergency guards, antique cars, military vehi- Response Team (CERT). Medals cles, and floats. will be awarded at the completion of the race and parking is free.

Sunday, November 19 - the Ri- Check-in is from 6:00 to 7:00 a.m. alto Business and Professional For registration information contact: Womens ( BPW ) Club presents its Damon L. Alexander at sbHoliday Tea at the Rialto Senior turkeytrot@gmail.com or call: Center, 1411 S. Riverside, Ave. 909.453.2968. from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Sunday & Monday, November 19 & 20 - the Tzu Chi Mobile Food Pantry will distribute free food in San Bernardino from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Sunday at Indian Springs High School, and from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m., and at Jones Elementary School on Monday. There is limited quantity so it’s on a firstcome, first-served basis. Attendees are urged to bring their own shopping bags. Fresh fruit and vegetables are included in the food distribution. For information call: 909.447.7799 x 455.

Favorite Quote: “Entrepreneurs may be brutally honest, but fostering relationships with partners and building enduring communities requires empathy, selfsacrifice and a willingness to help others without expecting anything in return” - Ben Parr To submit an event or information for Gloria's Corner please email: gloscalendar@gmail.com.

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Tuesday, November 21 - the San Bernardino Clergy Association will Also visit: www.iecn.com for onhold its 39th Annual San line news and follow us on FaceBernardino Community Thanks- book @IECNWeekly. giving Service at Our Lady of the

San Manuel Tribe and Nor ton Air Force Base Museum To Preser ve Por tions of Air por t’s Cold War Legacy

he San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is committed to help preserve the rich legacy and heritage of Norton Air Force Base. Though a collaborative effort, it is transferring exterior branch insignias and portions of a concrete wall from the former Air Combat Camera Services building to the Norton Air Force Base Museum, commemorating the region’s role and significance in Cold War defense programs.

As part of the 1988 military base closure process, the U.S. Air Force and Inland Valley Development Agency facilitated the transfer of facilities and adjacent land that had previously supported the Semi-Automatic Ground Environment (SAGE) Facility to the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.

This reinforced concrete building was originally built to house the largest computer ever assembled and was part of a larger U.S. Air Force Early Warning System to detect and manage potential threats from the former Soviet Union.

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is in the process of demolishing the aging structure and 13 smaller buildings on an 18acre parcel on the former base, which is now the San Bernardino International Airport. In 2005, this portion of Serrano ancestral land was returned to the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians by the federal government through the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

“We couldn’t be happier that the Norton Air Force Base Museum will ensure that these historic facilities and the role they played in our country’s defense will forever be enshrined for the education of future generations,” said Lynn Valbuena, chairwoman of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.

“The SAGE facility was one of the most important components of our air defense, and it was important to us that a physical representation of the building could remain at the museum.”

The Tribe’s long-term goal is to develop this parcel and adjacent land into a job-generating commercial property. It is part of a

comprehensive, continuing plan under the direction of the Inland Valley Develop Agency (IVDA) to transform the former airbase into a vibrant airport and logistics hub.

“This is a significant milestone in achieving the base reuse plan as well as our collective vision for the region,” commented San Bernardino County Supervisor and Co-Chairperson of the IVDA, Josie Gonzales. “The IVDA is proud to join in support of this important project in partnership with San Manuel and the Norton Air Force Base Museum.”

San Manuel has hired environmental and construction companies who will work in concert with local cities and agencies as the structures are removed. Demolition is expected to last eight months.

The Norton Air Force Base Museum is poised to accept these new features for display at the museum very soon.

The Norton Air Force Base Museum is proud to support the great men and women who served and continue to serve, and appreciates the continuing commitment of San

Manuel, the Inland Valley Development Agency, and our veterans throughout the world,” said Bob Edwards, president of the Norton Air Force Base Museum.

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OPINION&LETTERS

Helping community ser vice organizations key to helping star ving families

portance of community service organizations. While we worry about the realities of paying bills and raising our families, community advocates are working diligently to address food shortages and hunger concerns.

For instance, take the efforts of the Feeding America of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties campaign. Since 1980, the organization has helped hundreds of nonprofits distribute 2.5 million pounds of food monthly to homeless shelters, soup kitchens, and low income communities. In all, more than 425,000 men, women, and children each month rely on the food bank’s distribution center to make ends meet.

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he holiday season is officially here, and so are the food drives and dinner events.

It's the time of year when everyone comes together to collect jackets, nonperishable foods, and other essentials to those who have fallen on hard times.

In the last week, IECN reporters have attended several events where community members and organizations have given dozens of families food baskets. Many have expressed the meals they receive during these efforts “fill a void in their hearts.”

But what about when Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years concludes? We’ll all go back to living our lives and worrying about keeping our heads above water. Unfortunately, families living in hotels, in vans, and at local parks will continue to live in substandard conditions.

It may be a sad prospect to admit that we choose to give back only during the holidays, but it also provides perspective on the im-

Similarly, the Community AcPartnership of San tion Bernardino County food bank distributes 10 million pounds of food every year. Approximately 3,700 volunteers turn out to personally deliver fruits, vegetables, and nutritious foods to residents needing help.

The plight of a family--one found scavenging for food at a San Bernardino school during a weekend last year--prompted the Tzu Chi Foundation to partner with San Bernardino City Unified School District officials to set up a monthly mobile food pantry.

“Many of these kids have nothing,” Tsai told me back in July.

“We were saddened to see them struggle. All of us were compelled to do something.”

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Native American Heritage Month: Commemorating our rich culture and bright future

By James Ramos

our way of life and drastically

The month of November is fed-

erally recognized as Native American Heritage Month. First

People across the nation are pro-

vided a platform to share their culture and traditions in their communities.

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Word s t o Live By : C ount i ng your b le ssin gs

Dr. Bill Abersold

There are not many literary phrases I enjoy more than proverbs or as Hispanics say, DICHOS. Their origins are myriad.

From ethnicity, nationalistic, history, literature-including the Bible.

I begin each day by rambling a tune and singing; “This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.” From Psalm 118:24. At my age, 90, I’m glad to see each day, with all that it offers.

Therefore, I take it at its basic meaning. In spite of an occasional

pain I “rejoice” in it. Stella tolerates my scat singing. Ala Louie Armstrong.

If the day turns out bad, I can always blame it on God. After all, He made it.

Most of my thoughts have either a religious or psychological connotation. For example, I like one that comes from the preaching of Rick Warren. “HURT PEOPLE, hurt people.” Think slowly of its meaning.

For example, men who assault their wives and children were more often than not assaulted by their father. The same goes for criminals.

Individuals that mock others or are sarcastic have a history of being hurt verbally.

The next dicho relates to the first one. “Live each day as if it was your last. But plan each day as if you were going to live forever.” I believe it is self-explanatory.

I heard a phrase today that piqued my mind; FACTS COUNT. I equate it with another of my favorite phrases. Al Sharp-

ton and Democratic Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan are given credit for it. The Senator is diseased. “Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but not to their own set of facts.”

The basic problem with this adage is that many times opinions are said as if they are facts. Those individuals that are most prone to doing this are politicians and ministers.

They are apt to use hyperbole, or outright lying. Our current President is noted for using hyperbole (exaggerations) and lying. Too many times to repeat all of them.

As a minister, I’m qualified to document such incidents. For example, there are two words for Scripture explanations: exegesis and eisegesis. The former is an explanation of the Bible verses that are based on the exact Hebrew or Greeks words.

The second word refers to what the minister injects into the wording with his own ideas. A word or phrase that is metaphorical can be interpreted in many ways, de-

pending on the theological views of the minister or student. Usually under the guise of “interpretation.”

In one of my books I list 52 proverbs and I encourage the reader to focus on one for each week. My favorite proverb is one from Dr. Norman Cousins-one of my Literary Mentors. “No one knows enough to be a pessimist.”

First of all, the word “pessimism” is debilitating in itself. It is negative and breeds unhappiness. Unfortunately, it also affects others and even family members.

Beware of its insidious effect.

Norman Cousins suggests a valid answer. Basically, he is saying that pessimism is based on a lack of information. Pessimism is based on ASSUMPTIONS. I count the next nine words as a proverb. Even though they are phrases from a Gospel song.

“Count your many blessings, name them one by one.” I take it as a daily command, not only on Thanksgiving.

Karl Barth is considered by most

Bible scholars to have been one of the greatest Bible authorities that ever lived. He said, “GRATITUDE (THANKFULNESS) IS THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE RESPONSE WE CAN MAKE TO GOD.” Psalm 100:4, “Enter into His gates with Thanksgiving.” In addition to Christianity, every other religion in the world also places a priority on gratitude to its Deity.

Back to my proverb of “counting your blessings.” I like what the song says, “name them”. That is good advice. Gratitude is ambiguous-vague. It is specific. “The measure of health you have. The years you have lived-no matter the number, your skills to work and plan, your family, your friends, your memory, our country and the fact we were born in America, your church and the freedom to worship as you wish.” The list is endless.

Finally, Stella and I wish each of you a very Happy and Pleasant Thanksgiving.

Amen. Selah. So be it.

S B Poli ce g rad uat es 11 th C ommu n it y Po lice A cad emy through the program. Lay said “she learns something new every time she attends.” Lay is now in the process of applying as a Citizens Patrol Volunteer.

Kilmer is also a graduate of the current academy and is her fifth time going through the program.

“They add new things every time, sometimes they have different people teaching the classes which offers a different perspective,” said Patricia Kilmer. “It’s not only

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The San Bernardino Police Department’s 11th Graduating Community Police Academy class photo.

Included in the group are the Police Executive and staff members Police Chief Jarrod Burguan, Assistant Chief Eric McBride, Captain Raymond King, Captain Ron Maass, Lieutenant Mike Madden, Police Commissioner John Walters and K-9 Sherlock.

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he San Bernardino Police Department graduated its 11th Community Police Academy on Wednesday, November 8. 52 people completed the 8week course held on Wednesday nights.

The Community Police Academies have helped bridge the communications gap by educating the public on the various functions of the police department. The academy class topics have included presentations from the patrol division, investigations division, records, traffic, SWAT, K-9, forensics, gang enforcement, vice

and narcotics, mounted, and code enforcement units.

Many of the academy’s classes not only included lectures, but offered hands-on demonstrations by SWAT, mounted and K-9 units.

Academy members were given the opportunity to try the “Use of Force” simulator, which demonstrated the need for making proper split-second decisions in shooting situations. All of the classes helped illustrate how the police department keeps its community safe.

Sereena Olea, Roxxanne Olea, and Elizabeth Suarez attended the academy. They all worked for American Medical Response, an

ambulance and paramedic service.

They came with a sparked interest in seeing how the Crime Scene Investigative/Forensics Unit worked. They all had an interest in the forensic field. Forensic Specialist Kara Tennison took time from her schedule and gave Sereena, Roxanne and Elizabeth a personalized tour of the Forensics Unit, and showed them how many evidence processing procedures took place.

So how effective has this program been for the department?

Ask Patricia Lay and Patricia Kilmer. Lay is a current graduate of the Community Police Academy and this is her fourth time

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T he Red Vine Rev ie w: Daddy ’s Ho me 2

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as Daddy’s Home 2 as good as the first movie?

Like any movie series, the sequel did quiet not live up to the original.

In this film, Brad and Dusty, played by Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg, have settled into coparenting nicely. That is until their own fathers, played by John Lithgow and Mel Gibson, shake things up.

While this film was funny, the original film had more laughs.

Daddy’s Home 2 hit closer to the heart, talking about families coming together for the holidays. Will

Ferrell’s physical comedy was excellent in a scene involving Christmas lights (but I don’t want

to give anything away!). There may or may not have been a musical number involving John Cena. Who knew he could sing?

The acting was good, especially by the children who were very cute. However, a few of the jokes and comedy seemed forced, unlike the first Daddy’s Home.

Overall, this movie was entertaining and heartwarming, but not as fresh as the first. Will there be a third film? A cliffhanger ending makes us wonder.

I give this film 3.5 out of 5 red vines

important for me to know how things work, but why it works, which is what you get during the academy session,” said Kilmer.

Inland Empire Job Corps Center Business and Community Liaison Claudia Lopez brought several of the Job Corps students to attend the Community Police Academy and were able to earn their certificates of completion.

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SB School District’s Gathering for Excellence underlines leadership, culture

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Pictured from left: SBCUSD Board Member Dr. Scott Wyatt, SBCUSD Superintendent Dr. Dale Marsden, SBCUSD Board Member Mike Gallo, 5th District County Supervisor Josie Gonzales, and Consul Salomon Rosas Ramirez.

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eadership matters. That was the underlying message of San Bernardino City Unified School District’s 6th Annual Gathering for Excellence on Thursday, Nov. 9. Effective leadership from administrators, educators, and parents/guardians is critical in creating a culture that enables students to be inspired and guided to academic success.

“We come around our young people and walk them to a path of excellence,” said SBCUSD Superintendent Dr. Dale Marsden to the 1,000-plus attendees comprised of community partners, local dignitaries, parents, educators and students. “The tone, culture and climate of a community are reflected by its leadership.”

Citing a Gallup poll statistic, Marsden noted that a student is 30 times more engaged in their future

if just one adult inspires and motivates them about their future hopes and aspirations.

“Students yearn for rigor and authentic relationships, so we create a system that will help them lead successful lives,” Marsden noted.

“Our students are the most thoughtful, resilient and kind students, and the love and passion they have for this community is palpable and contagious.”

Marsden recognized community partners for their dedication and commitment to the school district that includes Amazon for establishing a logistics pathway, TzuChi Foundation and the Mexican Consulate for answering the call of food scarcity, Cal State San Bernardino for the infant/toddler program, and San Bernardino Valley College for its participation in the Diesel Mechanic Pathway Program and establishing a brand new program that offers three

community college courses eventually at each high school.

San Bernardino County also made a significant commitment when it recently announced oneon-one internships with county employees for each of the 8,000 students enrolled in the school district’s pathway programs.

“Linked learning opportunities give relevance on how to apply academic courses in the real world,” said Marsden. “It offers students a sense of purpose, hope and drive for their futures.”

Cajon High School senior Isabel Cholbi discussed high expectations and delivered an exceptional speech about the importance of not only having empathy, but of harnessing and acting on it.

Cholbi provided examples of actions spurred by empathy - the creation of programs to help the homeless, establishment of security measures in response to the North Park tragedy to ensure it will not be repeated, and funding for extracurricular activities.

“We can always, always do more,” Cholbi challenged. “We must hold ourselves to the highest standard of humanity.”

The audience gave Cholbi a standing ovation, as they did at the outset of the program for 10-yearold Hayden Crouteau from Salinas Elementary School who sang “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

When Hayden stumbled and ran offstage, the audience clapped for her in support until she returned onstage to cheers and explosive applause. Hayden resumed her rendition of the anthem with the crowd singing in unison.

Marsden noted the compassion,

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SBCUSD Board Members Dr. Barbara Flores and Gwendolyn Rodgers with Allynn Scott, Ebanie Scott and Jamall Slaughter, 3.

SBCUSD Chief of Police Joseph Paulino, Inland Empire Job Corps Business & Community Liaison Claudia Lopez, San Bernardino Community College District Board of Trustees Vice President and IECN Publisher Gloria Macias Harrison, San Bernardino First Ward Councilmember Virginia Marquez, SBCUSD police cadets Robert Alvarado and Breyman Lopez. encouragement and nurture the audience showed Hayden is precisely the type of culture that exemplifies the community that is the San Bernardino City Unified School District.

The Gathering for Excellence was launched in 2012 as one way to engage parents, employees, and community members in meaningful dialogue about local educational reforms.

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SB Veterans Day Salute and Parade at La Plaza Park

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Above: American Red Cross Volunteers from the Assistance to the Armed Forces pose next to Philip Miller is pictured beside a newspaper article with his photo John Bodnar (L), U.S. Army Veteran, and Julie Antonelli. in the 50’s.

Below: Seaman E3 Daniel Gordillo, U.S. Navy 2016-2017. At the age of 16 Daniel worked as a Lifeguard with the City of San Bernardino. Daniel passed away in a traffic accident in Florida on July 18, 2017. Daniel’s family received several recognitions for Daniel’s service in the Navy.

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The Honor Guard leads the California Cadets Corps 308th Battalion from San Gorgonio High School during the Veterans Day Parade.

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San Manuel Tribe announces hotel and casino expansion plans

he San Manuel Band of Mission Indians unveiled plans to improve and expand its casino space, a project that is expected to create approximately 1,400 jobs during construction and 1,200 new jobs in San Bernardino County on Nov. 7.

“As a leading tourism destination in the region, we’re often asked, ‘Why doesn’t San Manuel have a hotel?’” said Jerry Paresa, Chief Executive Officer of the Tribe. “A hotel and other improvements will allow us to meet the growing needs of our guests, and bring additional economic benefits to the community.”

The proposed expansion project will take place within the existing casino site and enhance the overall guest experience and will include: A resort-style, approximately 500-room hotel; An expanded casino space with state-of-the-art amenities; Up to a 4,000-seat performance venue; Additional meeting and event space; New amenities, including a spa, high-quality restaurants and retail shops; A 2,200-vehicle parking structure; and Power utility infrastructure.

San Manuel will adhere to the highest standards of excellence when operating the expanded facilities, committing to new infrastructure investments to improve access roads, walkways and parking.

San Manuel is currently among the top 10 private employers in the County, supporting more than 4,200 employees. This expansion is expected to bring that figure to more than 5,400 jobs. As it stands, 70 percent of revenue generated

by San Manuel Casino’s gaming operations comes from out-ofcounty visitors, and the benefits of those tourism dollars ripple to local businesses and throughout the community.

“San Manuel has been an incredible economic partner in the region for years, and their contributions are visible throughout our community,” said Deborah Barmack, President of Inland Action, the leading advocacy group promoting social and economic welfare in the Inland Empire.

“The addition of 1,200 new jobs in our area is not something we see every day. We welcome this project and will be excited to see it get off the ground in the coming months.”

San Manuel has filed a Notice of Preparation of a Draft Tribal Environmental Impact Report (Draft TEIR), signifying the start of the

30-day public review and comment period on the scope of such report. This will provide interested parties an opportunity to comment in writing on potential off-reservation impacts they believe should be considered in preparing the Draft TEIR. In the coming months, a Notice of Completion of the Draft TEIR, as well as the Draft TEIR will be issued. The public will have another 45-day public review and comment opportunity to provide input in writing on the expansion project. In addition, the Notice of Completion of the Draft TEIR will provide the place, date and time of a public information meeting regarding the expansion project that will be held during the 45-day public review and comment period.

“San Manuel has enduring roots in this community and is proud to work with our neighbors, community leaders and regional stakeholders to maximize the positive impact this premier destination property will have on the region for years to come,” added Paresa.

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Royal Gents and Chamber of Commerce produce holiday food baskets for CJUSD families turkeys, buns and pies, canned goods, milk, and more.

Diane Galiendo, a member of the Royal Gents Association, said she aspires to give more because she knows how hard it is to ask for help.

“I wish we could give more but we want to show that we’re here and we care,” she said.

Kathy Jackson, the principal of Grant Elementary School, said she was excited when the association reached out to work with the school.

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Gabriela and Robert Ruiz both said they were thankful for receiving support from Grant faculty and staff this holiday season.

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s the members of the Royal Gents Association grew up, they went their own ways, with many establishing families. However, that spark of helping always stayed within the spirits of members.

“We decided we wanted to give back to our community any time we could,” Royal Gents Associa-

tion Edward Galiendo said.

The Royal Gents Association partnered with the Colton Chamber of Commerce to give back to the students and families at Ulysses Grant, Woodrow Wilson, and Alice Birney Elementary Schools in Colton last week.

Both groups were able to give seven boxes full of Thanksgiving dinner necessities to each elementary school. The boxes contained

“I think it’s awesome they’re doing this on their free time,” Jackson said. “It says a lot about [our] community.”

Gilbert Reyes, a resident of Colton, has an 8-year-old son who attends Grant Elementary School.

His family was deeply affected when his son suffered severe injuries when he was run over by a speeding driver in June.

“We didn’t know what we were doing for Thanksgiving,” Reyes said. “Now we have plans.”

Gabriela Ruiz, who has a son attending Grant, said she feels fortunate to be a part of a “loving family” at the school.

“We weren’t sure what we would do for the holidays,” explained Ruiz. “This fills a big void in our hearts.”

Anthony Victoria contributed to this story

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Above: Grant Elementary School third grader Jonah Reyes peeks into a box of Thanksgiving food during a giveaway event on November 9. Also looking over is his father, Gilbert, and sister.

Below: Members of the Royal Gents Association and Colton Chamber of Commerce provided dozens of boxers to students and families at Ulysses Grant , Woodrow Wilson, and Alice Birney Elementary Schools last week.

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Office (909) 381-9898 NOTICE INVITING BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Bernardino City Unified School District (“DISTRICT”) invites sealed bids for Bid No. F18-02 BOE BUILDING REMODEL – Bid Package 01 (Demolition & Abatement) SUBMITTAL OF BIDS: All bids shall be made on the Bid Forms furnished by the District. Bid Forms, together with all required attachments to the Bid Forms, shall be delivered to the DISTRICT in a sealed envelope with a copy of the completed required bid cover sheet affixed to the outside of the envelope and placed in the Bid Box in the Lobby of the San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education Administration Building (“BOE”). The Bids are due at 10:00 am on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. Bid forms received by the stipulated times will be promptly opened in public and read aloud immediately after sealed envelopes are collected at the time, date, and location stated above in the Community Room. Bid Forms or Attachments thereto received after the stipulated time will be rejected and to Bidders returned unopened. Each Bid shall be accompanied by a cashier's check made payable to the San Bernardino City Unified School District, or a satisfactory bid bond in favor of the DISTRICT, executed by the Bidder as principal and a California admitted surety company as Surety, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the Base Bid submitted by the Bidder. BID AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The full notice inviting Bids, Bid documents and contract documents may be viewed and ordered through Crisp Imaging PlanWell Service online by clicking on ‘PUBLIC PLANROOM' at www.crispimg.com after Thursday, November 9, 2017. There is a refundable deposit of Fifty dollars ($50.00) for each set of drawings and specifications, upon payment by cashier’s or company check made payable to San Bernardino City Unified School District.

Prospective Bidders may secure up to two bid sets .

Eligible deposits will be refunded upon return of said documents to Crisp Imaging in good acceptable condition within five (5) business days after bids are opened.

Bidders in need of more than two sets of bid documents may purchase at their own cost based on C2’s current rates at that time. Crisp Imaging 3180 Pullman Street Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: (866) 632-8329 Public Plan Room: www.crispimg.com Bid documents will be available at Crisp Imaging for viewing after Thursday, November 9, 2017. Bid documents will also be available at the following public plan rooms: F.W. Dodge McGraw-Hill, Inc. Public Plan Room; www.construction.com 4300 Beltway Place Suite 180 Arlington TX 76081 Diana Boyles Dodge document we@mhfl.com Phone: 1800-393-6343 Fax: 1-877836-7711 The Blue Book Building & Construction Network Public Plan Room: www.thebluebook.com 800 E. Main St. P.O. Box 500 Jefferson Valley, NY 10535 TJ Downey tdowney@thebluebook.com Phone: (800) 431-2584 Ext. 3177 Fax: (914) 243-4936 CMD GROUP Public Plan Room: www.cmdgroup.com 30 Technology Pkwy S, Ste 100 Norcross, GA 30092 Michael Lunan mike.lunan@cmdgroup.com Architectural Source Relations Specialist Reed Construction Data (770) 209-3414 REQUESTS FOR BID INFORMATION, CLARIFICATIONS, and ADDENDA: Questions in writing (only) may be directed to the District’s Construction Manager, Mr. Alex Garibay via email at Alex.Garibay@vanir.com .

The deadline to submit Requests for Bid Information (“RFBI”) is 4:00 pm on Monday, November 27, 2017. All Responses to

Requests for Bid Information, clarifications and/or addenda will be issued no later than Friday, December 1, 2017 and will be issued to plan holders or registered plan reviewers only.

Such responses will be posted at the Crisp Imaging public plan room website at www.crispimg.com. Digital copies are considered an accepted form of Addenda delivery method. PROJECT DELIVERY METHOD AND REQUIRED LICENSES: The work under these bids will be a unit price bid and all bidders to be considered responsive shall have a current California C-21 and/or C-22 License with Asbestos and Hazardous Substance Removal Certification. PREWAGE: VAILING Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) compliance, Effective January 1, 2015: No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project (submitted on or after March 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1(a)]. No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and by the enforcement Department of Industrial Relations. PREQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS: NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK: Refer to project site’s specific summary of work contained in Sections 01 11 00 of the Project Manual. The contractor is responsible for the performance and completion of all items according to plans, specifications and any addenda including but not necessarily limited to the work listed below: Provide all labor, materials, equipment, services, and transportation required for the demolition, removal, material abatement and legal disposal off-site of surface debris and indicated items per plans and specifications at the San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education Building (“BOE”).

BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DVBE) PARTICIPATION GOAL AND REQUIREMENTS: Bidders must adhere to the District’s Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal, prevailing wages and labor compliance program, and license requirements; information regarding prevailing wage rates is available at http://www.pd.dgs.ca.gov/sm bus/default.htm, http://search.cadvbe.org/dvb es/search and http://www.bidsync.com/DPX BisCASB. PRE-B I D CONFERENCES AND JOB WALK: A non- mandatory pre-bid conference and job walk will be held at the site on Friday, November 17, 2017 at 7:30 am. SITE ADDRESS : 777 North F Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410 IMPORTANT DATES: First Publication THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2017 Second Publication THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2017 Pre Bid Conference and Job Walk NOVEMBER 17, 2017 @ 7:30 AM RFI Due MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2017 Addendum Due FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2017 Bid Opening 10:00 AM ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2017 Bid Posting on Facilities Website THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2017 Tentative Board Meeting TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2018 NOA Issued (Tentative) WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2018 END of NOTICE INVITING BID CNS-3068516# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 11/9, 11/16/17 E-7699

• EL CHICANO LEGAL ADVERTISING • Fax (909) 384-0406 NOTICE INVITING BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received in the Nutrition Services Department of San Bernardino City Unified School District, 1257 Northpark Boulevard, San Bernardino, California, 92407, on or before 11:00 a.m., on Dec. 5, 2017, for FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT, under Bid No. NSB 2017/18-3.

Bid documents required for bidding may be secured at the above department. Please call (909) 881-8008 x 227 for more information.

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bid or in the bid process, and to accept or reject any items thereon.

Publications of this Notice are Nov. 9, 2017 and Nov. 16, 2017 SAN BERNARDINO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT By: Becky Hickey, Buyer, Nutrition Services Department CNS-3067164# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 11/9, 11/16/17 E-7702

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: HAROLD WEIZENECKER, aka HAROLD J. WEIZENECKER, aka HAROLD JAMES WEIZENECKER CASE NO.: PRO PS 1700868

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be otherwise interested in the will or estate, or both of: HAROLD WEIZENECKER, aka HAROLD J. WEIZENECKER, aka HAROLD JAMES WEIZENECKER A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by WENDY E. LOPEZ in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that WENDY E. LOPEZ 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.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent 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 11/30/17 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. S37 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 decedent, 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 Published El Chicano 11/9/17,11/16/17,11/23/17 E-7703 NOTICE INVITING BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Bernardino City Unified School District (“DISTRICT”) invites sealed bids for Bid No. F18-03 Classroom G-2 Remodel at San Andreas HS .

SUBMITTAL OF BIDS: All bids shall be made on the Bid Forms furnished by the District. Bid Forms, together with all required attachments to the Bid Forms, shall be delivered to the DISTRICT in a sealed envelope with a copy of the completed required bid cover sheet affixed to the outside of the envelope and placed in the Bid Box in the Lobby of the San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education Administration Building (“BOE”). The Bids are due at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. Bid forms received by the stipulated times will be promptly opened in public and read aloud immediately after sealed envelopes are collected at the time, date, and location stated above in the Community Room. Bid Forms or Attachments thereto received after the stipulated time will be rejected and returned to Bidders unopened.

Each Bid shall be accompanied by a cashier's check made payable to the San Bernardino City Unified School District, or a satisfactory bid bond in favor of the DISTRICT, executed by the Bidder as principal and a California admitted surety company as Surety, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the Base Bid submitted by the Bidder. BID AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The full notice inviting Bids, Bid documents and contract documents may be viewed and ordered through Crisp Imaging PlanWell Service online by clicking on ‘PUBLIC PLANROOM' at www.crispimg.com after Thursday, November 9, 2017.

There is a refundable deposit of Fifty dollars ($50.00) for each set of drawings and specifications, upon payment by cashier’s or company check made payable to San Bernardino City Unified School District. Prospective Bidders may secure up to two bid sets . Eligible deposits will be refunded upon return of said documents to Crisp Imaging in good acceptable condition within five (5) business days after bids are opened. Bidders in need of more than two sets of bid documents may purchase at their own cost based on C2’s current rates at that time. Crisp Imaging 3180 Pullman Street Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: (866) 6328329 Public Plan Room: www.crispimg.com Bid documents will be available at Crisp Imaging for viewing after Thursday, November 9, 2017.

Bid documents will also be available at the following public plan rooms: F.W. Dodge McGraw-Hill, Inc. Public Plan Room; www.construction.com 4300 Beltway Place Suite 180 Arlington TX 76081 Diana Boyles Dodge document we@mhfl.com Phone: 1-800393-6343 Fax: 1-877-8367711 The Blue Book Building & Construction Network Public Plan Room: www.thebluebook.com 800 E. Main St. P.O. Box 500 Jefferson Valley, NY 10535 TJ Downey tdowney@thebluebook.com Phone: (800) 431-2584 Ext. 3177 Fax: (914) 243-4936 CMD GROUP Public Plan Room: www.cmdgroup.com 30 Technology Pkwy S, Ste 100 Norcross, GA 30092 Michael Lunan mike.lunan@cmdgroup.com Architectural Source Relations Specialist Reed Construction Data (770) 209-3414 REQUESTS FOR BID INFORMATION, CLARIFICATIONS, and ADDENDA: Questions in writing (only) may be directed to the District’s Business Outreach Coordinator, Ms. Angelica Quiroga via email at angelica.quiroga@sbcusd.k12.ca.us . The deadline to submit Requests for Bid Information (“RFBI”) is 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22, 2017. All Responses to

Requests for Bid Information, clarifications and/or addenda will be issued no later than Thursday, November 30, 2017 and will be issued to plan holders or registered plan reviewers only. Such responses will be posted at the C2 reprographics public plan room website at www.c2repro.com .

Digital copies are considered an accepted form of Addenda delivery method. PROJECT DELIVERY METHOD AND REQUIRED LICENSES: The work under these bids will be a unit price bid and all bidders to be considered responsive shall have a current California B License. PREVAILING WAGE: Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) compliance, Effective January 1, 2015: No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project (submitted on or after March 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1(a)]. No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. PREQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS: NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK: Refer to project site’s specific summary of work contained in Sections 01 11 00 of the Project Manual. The contractor is responsible for the performance and completion of all items according to plans, specifications and any addenda including but not necessarily limited to the work listed below: Electrical, mechanical, accessibility, flooring, plumbing, and related site and finish work for classroom G-2 at San Andreas High School. BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DVBE) PARTICIPATION GOAL AND REQUIREMENTS: Bidders must adhere to the District’s Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal, prevailing wages and labor compliance program, and license requirements; information regarding prevailing wage rates is available at http://www.pd.dgs.ca.gov/smb u s / d e f a u l t . h t m , http://search.cadvbe.org/dvbe s/search and http://www.bidsync.com/DPXB isCASB. SITE ADDRESS: 3232 Pacific Street, Highland, CA 92346 IMPORTANT DATES: First Publication THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2017 Second Publication THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2017 Pre Bid Conference and Job Walk NOVEMBER 17, 2017 AT 9:00 A.M. RFI Due WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.

Addendum Due THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2017 Bid Opening 2:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2017 Bid Posting on Facilities Website TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2017 Tentative Board Meeting TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2018 NOA Issued (Tentative) WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2018 END of NOTICE INVITING BID CNS-3068552# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 11/9, 11/16/17 E-7700 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, November 29, 2017 to wit: YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 08 HOND 2HGFG12848H522105 6BYB770 CA To be sold by: A-Action Towing & Recovery, 14043 Pioneer Road #3, Apple Valley, San Bernardino County, CA 92307 (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-3070785# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 11/16/17 E-7707

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: Thursday, November 30, 2017 to wit: YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 17 LEXS JTHBA1D27H5053380 To be sold by: WILSON TOWING, 2310 E. 3RD STREET, SAN BERNARDINO, San Bernardino COUNTY, CA 92410 (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-3070317# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 11/16/17 E-7705

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO NOTICE FOR "REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL" RFP #PC983 – LANDSCAPE SERVICES HACSB CONTACT PERSON: Claudia Nunez Procurement Officer Housing Authority of San Bernardino 715 E. Brier Drive, San Bernardino, CA 92408 cnunez@hacsb.com HOW TO OBTAIN BID DOCS: 1. Access www.hacsb.com 2. Click onto the "Business" tab 3. Click on Bid #PC983 to view and download Request for Proposal SUBMITALL PROPOSAL RETURN: HACSB Administration Office 715 E. Brier Drive San Bernardino, CA 92408 Attn: Claudia Nunez Procurement Department PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DATE: December 11, 2017 @ 2PM PST CNS-3070475# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 11/16/17 E-7706

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