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Community celebrates Dia de los Muer tos at Garcia Center for the Ar ts

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Unof ficial election night results As of noon Wednesday

San Ber nardino City Unified School District

Valley College inducts alumni into Hall of Fame

Danny Tillman: Votes - 3,785; 19.52%

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Former San Bernardino Mayor Dr. Judith Valles honored her mother, Jovita Lopez de Valles, during the celebration at the Garcia Center on Thursday, Nov. 2.

By Ricardo Tomboc

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he Garcia Center for the Arts and several members of the community celebrated a traditional Mexican holiday “Dia de los Muertos” (Day of the Dead) on Thursday, Nov. 2.

The tradition dates as far back as

the 16th century, during the Aztec era. According to Wikipedia, the celebration took place during the beginning of summer but was later associated with October 31st, November 1st. and 2nd; to coincide with the Western Christianity’s All Saints’ Eve, All Saint’s Day, and All Souls’ Day, a

three-day event.

Many of the traditions practiced today include “ofrendas” or offerings. The offerings would include food, beverages (water), flowers, and any of the favorite things the deceased enjoyed while still alive.

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Akoma Unity Center r eplaces U.N.C . at Anne Shir rells

Women of Distinction

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Words To think About A5 Opinion

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Akoma Unity Center Executive Director Kimberly Calvin (in blue) with her staff inside the Anne Shirrells Community Center where the nonprofit operates.

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popular nonprofit at Anne Shirrells Community Center received a new name and director.

However, the aim for the group remains the same: serving the westside with love and dedication.

Akoma Unity Center, which replaces the United Nations of Consciousness as the organization providing educational and community services to San Bernardino residents, elected longtime westside community leader Kimberly Calvin as its executive director.

Akoma is the adinkra (West

African symbol) for patience and tolerance, explained Calvin. The new logo, a heart depicting a child being embraced by an elder figure, is the indicator of their dedication to enhancing community growth, Calvin said.

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he San Bernardino Public Library will be offering free nutrition and health education workshops at the Feldheym Central Library at 555 W. 6th Street in San Bernardino. The next workshop will be held in Kellogg Room B on Thursday, November 16, 2017.

The workshop will be held in English from 4:30 PM and in Spanish at 5:10 PM. For more information call the library at 909-381-8235.

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Church har vest fairs, Tr unk-or-Treat events gain popularity

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Clockwise from above: A family who lives a block down the street from the Community Bible Church attended the Harvest festivities for the second time; Calvary Chapel’s long-time Sunday School teacher Mrs. Abby is pictured engaging with children in the biblical story-telling portion of the event; Children’s Pastor John Deming of Calvary Chapel of San Bernardino entertained children with stories and music; Community Bible Church Pastor Ron Johnson and tractor operator Brian Davison prepare to take a load of people on a hayride around church property.

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riving around the various neighborhoods in the San Bernardino area, many streets seemed to have fewer “Trick-or-Treaters” going door-to-door. A couple of Facebook posts sent out notifications that they had lots of candy, but very few takers in their area.

Neighborhoods around the Arrowhead Country Club did have plenty of children, and many of them escorted by parents. Several of the streets were jammed with cars double-parked with parents either waiting for their kids or following closely behind them.

The most popular attended venues seemed to be the neighborhood churches that provided a safe and fun environment for

“Trick-or-Treaters”. It seemed that a larger number of the nonchurch members attended these church events, which offered special treats, entertainment, shows, music, games, and food.

Calvary Chapel of San Bernardino (the Red Barn on Baseline near Del Rosa) for the past several years has provided a “Harvest Fair” for the community.

Within the past few years, the church changed the event to a “Trunk-or-Treat” biblical theme, which proved to be successful evidenced by the number of nonchurchgoers appeared to increase.

Participants decorated trunks of their cars with scenes from the bible, dressed in a coordinating costume, and role-played a short skit while telling a story from the bible. After the short biblical

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Kristina Rueda, left, honored her mother Amelia Carlos Rueda, and told numerous stories about her and showed photographs and some of her mother’s keepsakes. Kristina is pictured with her sister Rosann Madrid, right.

Muertos The offerings would be displayed on a table making an altar.

Along with the offerings, “recuerdos” or items of remembrances that belonged to the deceased, would be displayed.

These offerings and remembrances are used to capture the attention of the deceased spirit.

Although some pray to the dead, others speak to them as if they are still alive during the festivities.

The celebrations can vary in size, style, and tradition. Some celebrants may set up a small altar, where family members and friends gather to remember the deceased by recalling memories, telling stories, looking at photographs, and honoring their past.

presentation, children were awarded generous amounts of treats!

All guests were provided free hotdogs, chili, lemonade, cotton candy, and freshly made popcorn.

Many members of the church participated in a chili cook-off, which helped provide food for the event.

A special storytelling time and music provided by Children’s Pastor John Deming.

The Community Bible Church on 40th Street in the north end of San Bernardino also held a large Community Harvest Festival. The Community Bible Church provided several game, food, and photo booths, several jumpers for the kids, and an old-fashioned hayride on a trailer pulled by a tractor operated by Brian Davison, one of the church members.

Others may turn to a more traditional ritualistic celebration. It is not unusual to see a family gathering at a cemetery, and sitting around the gravesite of a loved one lighting candles, displaying ornaments, having a meal as if gathering in their own living room.

Larger community celebrations will include traditional Folklorico dancing, music, and a Catholic Priest to provide a blessing for the event. Face painting was introduced into the tradition along with the use of various colorful decorations like skeletons, painted skulls, and lots of food for everyone to enjoy.

At the Garcia Center for the Arts, the old sanctuary was filled with celebrants mostly from the local community. Kristina Rueda honored her mother Amelia Carlos Rueda. Kristina told many stories about her mother and showed photographs and some of her mother’s keepsakes.

Former San Bernardino Mayor Dr. Judith Valles honored her mother, Jovita Lopez de Valles, during the celebration. Dr. Ernest Garcia, who the center for the arts was named after, addressed the audience and invited everyone to enjoy some traditional Mexican hot chocolate and a slice of “Pan de Muerto” (a traditional Mexican bread made for the occasion).

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Dr. Ernie Garcia addressed the audience and invited everyone to enjoy traditional Mexican hot chocolate and a slice of Pan de Muerto.

Akoma “We want to make sure that our new name and image accurately reflects what we do,” Calvin explained in a press release. “We are moving forward promoting positive youth development, engaging the community leadership and critical community partners and we wanted a more updated, streamlined look to match.”

Calvin, who previously served as the organization’s program manager, confirmed many of the center’s programs--cultural enrichment activities and tutoring services--will stay in place. Yet she is looking to be more inclusive by providing more services to the Latino population and is hoping to work with multiple organizations to address issues.

“It’s always been my passion to help those that are in need,”

Calvin said. “Our vision here is that we plan to change the westside one block at a time, one family at a time.”

Calvin refrained from commenting on why Akoma decided to split with the United Nations of Consciousness name and with former Executive Director La’nae Norwood. She did say the organization will continue to have all rights to U.N.C. However, Norwood told IECN the visions of U.N.C. and Akoma are going in two seperate directions. She said she’ll continue to push United Nations of Consciousness’ platform to various communities across Southern California.

“I’m very happy of the work and progress that we helped accomplish on the westside,” Norwood said. “We wish the Akoma Unity Center the best.”

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Gloria’s Cor ner to 8:00 p.m. Participants will create a holiday wreath to take home. All materials needed will be provided.

However, attendees are encouraged to bring items for their wreaths or to share. The cost is $5.00 Reservations are required due to limited space. For information call: 909.395.2510 or email: museuminfo@ontario.gov.

Gloria Macias Harrison

Exhibits, Theatre & Seminars, Workshops: November 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18 and 19 - the California State University, San Bernardino Department of Theatre presents the William Shakespeare classic “The Tempest” under the direction of Department chair professor Terry Donovan Smith. Performances on November 10, 11, 16, 17, and 18 begin at 8:00 p.m. Matinees on November 12, 18, and 19 begin at 2:00 p.m. For information and for season and individual tickets call the theatre box office at 909.537.5884 or visit: theatrearts@csusb.edu.

Now to November 12 - the Ontario Museum of History & Art, 222 S. Euclid Ave. presents Dia de los Muertos: Everyday Heroes. This exhibit emphasizes remembrance of loved ones who have passed - a custom with origins in Mexico’s oldest civilizations. This tradition is explored by local artists showcasing contemporary work in painting, sculpture, mixed media, photography, ofrendas (altars) and the work of participants from the city-wide art contest. The museum is open Thursday - Sunday from noon to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free. For information call: 909.395.2510 or email: museuminfo@ontario.gov.

Now - January 7, 2018 - the Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts presents New Native: Toward New Mythologies at the Jacobs Education Gallery Center featuring more than 50 works by eleven indigenous artists. According to curator and artist Tony Abeyta (Navajo).

"We are exploring ways that traditional forms and practices, iconography and ancestral mythologies influence the expression of contemporary Native artists' modernity, technology and social priorities."

Featured artists (and tribal affiliations) include: Christi Belcourt (Metis), Gerald Clarke, Jr. (Cahuilla), Craig George (Navajo Dine), Steven Paul Judd (Kiowa/Choctaw), Monty Little (Dine), Cannupa Hanska Luger (Arikara/Hidatsa/Mandan/Lakota), Kent Monkman (Cree), Cara Romero (Chemehuevi), Diego Romero (Cochiti Pueblo), and Preston Singletary (Tlingit). Admission is free. For information and gallery hours call: 909.980.0412 or visit: malooffoundation.org.

Now - February 10, 2019 - the Los Angeles County Museum’s Autry Museum of the American West presents “La Raza”. This exhibit features more than 200 archive photos from La Raza, the Los Angeles Newspaper Central to the Chicano Rights Movement in the 1960s and 1970s. Between 1967 and 1977, La Raza was witness to, and a participant, in the movement for social justice. The museum is located at 4700 Western Heritage Way in Los Thursday, November 30 - the Angeles.

Ontario Museum of History & Art, 222 S. Euclid Ave. presents HoliVeterans Day - November 11, day Wreath Workshop from 6:00

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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.

Save the Date:

Saturday, November 11 - the city of Colton presents its annual, daylong Veterans Day Celebration beginning at 8 a.m. with a Prayer Ceremony at Veterans Park, 292 E. O St. The parade will commence at 9:30 p.m. northbound on La Cadena ending at E St. An Honor Ceremony will take place at 10:30 a.m. at Fleming Park, followed by a Veterans Showcase at 11:30 a.m. at the Colton Women’s Club, 295 N. 7th St. The American Legion Post 155 Friday, November 17 - Gus Jr. and Veterans of Foreign Wars will #14 in San Bernardino is hosting a host Open Houses from 2 p.m. - 9 Cruise Night Food Drive and Car p.m.

Show for San Bernardino’s Mary’s Table from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Saturday, November 11 - the 444 W. Mill Street. Entry fee for this City of San Bernardino Parks, event is non-perishable food items.

Recreation & Community Service This event features trophies, opporDepartment presents the 17th An- tunity drawings, entertainment and nual Veterans Day Salute & Pa- a kids activities table. For informarade: Honoring All Who Served tion and vendor opportunities call starting at 11:00 a.m. at 14th and Henry at 909.496.7144 Mt. Vernon and will conclude at Plaza Park on 7th and Mt. Vernon. Saturday, November 18 - the InFor information call 909.384.5233. land Empire Chapter of Childhelp presents the Seventeenth Annual Sunday, November 12 - the San Forest of Hope: “Christmas in Bernardino City Unified School Paris” Luncheon & Tree PresenDistrict’s Middle College High tation. This event starts at 11:00 School presents its 3rd Annual a.m. at the National Orange Show Car/Motorcycle Events Center Valencia Room, 689 Community Show from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the South E St., San Bernardino with school site, 1260 W. Esperanza entrance through Arrowhead Ave. Street. All vehicles are welcomed. Gate 9. Featured is an opportunity Food and refreshment will be sold to win a decorated Christmas tree, with proceeds going to support the silent and live auctions, door prizes students of Middle High School. and a musical program. For ticket For registration information call information and to RSVP call: Michael at 909.252.9464.

909.200.9463 or 909.936.2130.

Monday, November 13 - Poetry IE presents Virginia Grise as part of its Reading Series from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Garcia Center for the Arts, 536 W. 11th Street, San Bernardino. Playwright and author, Grise will discuss and read selections from her works and will be available for book signing. Virginia Grise writes plays that are set in bars without windows, barrio rooftops, and lesbian bedrooms. Her play “blu”was the winner of the 2010 Yale Drama Series and subsequently published by Yale University.

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.

For photos of pets and their human campions registration starts at 9:00 a.m. and 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.

Saturday, November 18 - the City of Redlands presents Downtown Holiday Kickoff from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Ed Hales Park on the corner of 5th and State Streets in Historic Downtown Redlands. This family friendly event features arts and crafts for children, musical entertainment, games, complimentary carriage rides, a bounce house, food and merchandise booths, complimentary face painting, hot cocoa and a photo opportunity with Santa.

Saturday, November 18 - the 12th Annual “A Salute to Veterans” Parade & Expo will be held in downtown Riverside from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This event honors veterans of all ages and eras. Previous parades have had over 130 entries including marching bands, Fly-overs, equestrian units, color guards, antique cars, military vehicles, and floats.

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. 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: “We need leaders not in love with money but in love with justice, not in love with publicity but in love with humanity.”

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Red Cross Sound the Alar m Campaign installs 170 free fir e alar ms in Colton safety and creating an escape plan.

The alarms themselves come equipped with a ten-year battery, to keep the servicing of the alarm at a minimum!

The Goal of the Sound the Alarm campaign is to reduce fire-related deaths and injuries in the US 25%

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This fire alarm installation team had the highest number of alarm installs during the event at 33 locations Third from right is Tom Hyatt, and second from right is Erin Fox, both Disaster Program Managers with the American Red Cross. Far right is Shannon Kendal from the Colton Fire Department and Emergency Services at Loma Linda Fire Department.

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n Saturday, Nov. 4 the American Red Cross “Sound the Alarm” campaign installed 170 smoke alarms in the City of Colton. The American Red Cross of San Bernardino County partnered with the Colton

Fire Department, CERT members, and the Frank Gonzales Community Center who were able to canvas about 200 homes with about 50 volunteers.

Shannon Kendal from the Colton Fire Department and Emergency Services at Loma Linda Fire Department helped coordinate the event that was centered around the

Frank Gonzales Community Center area.

So far, the national Red Cross statistics have shown the “Sound the Alarm” campaign has saved 285 lives since its inception back in 2014.

The alarms are installed by trained volunteers who also give residents information on home fire

by year 2020. The American Red Cross responds to about 64,000 disasters a year, and most of the responses are from home fires.

Seven people die every day from home fires, and 36 people suffer from injuries resulting from a home fire.

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OPINION&LETTERS In honor of veterans

Maryjoy Duncan

As we approach Veterans Day, it is important that we embrace the opportunity to acknowledge the immense sacrifices of the men and women, living and deceased, who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces.

I will take this opportunity to express my appreciation and gratitude to those who have served, for their selflessness, their sacrifice and bravery, and for the part they played in advancing the cause of freedom and peace. Thank you.

In honor of veterans there will

be celebrations in the community.

One of those is the city of Colton’s annual, daylong Veterans Day Parade that will commence at 8 a.m. with a Prayer Ceremony at Veterans Park. That will be followed by a parade at 9:30 that will travel northbound on La Cadena and ending at E St. I am excited that IECN Publisher Gloria Harrison and I will be participating in that parade, and will be driving a 1957 Lincoln graciously loaned to us by Mike Murphy.

An Honor Ceremony will take place afterward at Fleming Park followed by a Veterans Showcase at 11:30 at the Colton Women’s Club. The rest of the day festivities will take place at the American Legion Post 155 and VFW open houses until 9 p.m.

In San Bernardino the 17th annual Veterans Day Salute & Parade: Honoring All Who Served begins at 11 a.m. at 14th Street and Mt. Vernon, and will meander southbound to Plaza Park. Following the parade, a ceremony will be held honoring all Veterans.

In addition to the parade and salute/ceremony, Veterans can take advantage of the resource fair at the park.

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Why Congress must pass the Dream Act

By Rep. Pete Aguilar

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ow would you plan for a day that could turn your whole life upsidedown? If you knew that on a day in March, everything you’ve worked for could be at risk, what would you do? How would you prepare for a day when your career, your education, your family and your friends could all be taken away?

Right now, nearly 800,000 young people in this country who are protected by DACA are being forced to ask themselves those questions. Brought to the US by their parents when they were minors, they lived undocumented until President Obama enacted the DACA program that shielded them from deportation and allowed them to attend college and work legally.

DACA let Dreamers, as they are widely known, build their lives here with their families and friends, in the country where they grew up. In September, President Trump rescinded the DACA program and gave Congress six months to find a legislative solution. Now Congress must come together and pass the bipartisan Dream Act. The Dream Act provides an earned pathway to citizenship for Dreamers who serve in the military, earn a college degree, or work for at least three years. Because DACA permits last for two years, every day that Congress fails to pass the Dream Act 1,400 young people lose their legal

ability to work and their protection from deportation.

For many of these Dreamers who know no home other than the United States, their dream ends on March 5th. At that point, they will no longer be eligible to renew their DACA status and will become eligible for deportation when their work permit expires.

That means that right here in our community, a lifetime of hard work and perseverance could essentially be erased for thousands of young people. Students who graduated at the top of their classes at our local high schools so that they could go on to perform well at our local colleges and contribute to our local economy could become ineligible to work.

They would be at risk of being deported to a country they have never known. Medical professionals at hospitals like Loma Linda, who worked to put themselves through medical school so that they could serve their communities, will be forced to stop practicing, and begin preparing for a life in a country they can hardly remember.

Parents who sacrificed everything to build better lives here for their children will be told that they cannot stay here to watch those children grow up. If Congress does not act, we are not only going back on the promise the federal government made to these people, but we are turning our backs on the very creed that

this nation was founded on: that if you work hard and pay your dues, you can achieve the American Dream.

There is only one right way forward here, and that is to pass the Dream Act. This legislation is supported by both parties, in both houses of Congress, and establishes a pathway to citizenship for the young people who grew up here, went to school here, pay their taxes here, served in our military and yet cannot officially call themselves Americans because a piece of paper stands in their way.

That’s why I’m leading an effort to reach out to Congressional Republicans to build on the existing bipartisan support for the Dream Act. If we can come together and pass this legislation, we can hold our heads up high knowing that we have honored our legacy as a nation of immigrants – a place where those willing to put in the time, work and sacrifice can still find success.

Though I am encouraged by our progress so far, there is still a great deal of work to be done.

With the holidays approaching, we cannot continue allowing families to be torn apart. We cannot continue asking Dreamers to put their futures on hold while we play politics with their lives.

We must pass the Dream Act by the end of the year and send a message that the United States is still the land of opportunity, where the American Dream is still alive and well.

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Wo rds to Live By: T he f our T’s to c om muni ca tio n

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Dr. Bill Abersold

few years ago I started a counseling center that was a part of a local

church.

The clinic was based on the theme of enabling individuals to achieve a level of Optimal Living.

Of particular emphasis was to enable couples to achieve a high level of communication as they contemplated their marriage and couples who were having problems in their marriage.

Each couple would evaluate the other as to the level of realization.

They would score the partner on a scale of one (1) to ten (10).

A score of 5, 6, 7, was mediocre.

A good score was 8, 9, and 10. Of course a score of 1, 2, 3, 4, was not good. Work was necessary OR trouble was ahead and counseling was essential.

The first “T” is TIME. This refers to time spent together. Quality time, not just caring for the kids or sleeping together. It refers to time in which the priority is each other. If one scores high and the other scores low, the person with the low score is always for more or a betterquality time involvement. A relationship cannot develop or grow without time together. It is an important priority.

The second “T” is TALK. By this I mean the sharing of ideas and opinions. It is both talking, not one talking and the other listening. Non-verbal communication is valid, but certainly is not a substitute for verbalizing. As smart as you are, you cannot read the mind of another. The expressing of emotions and openness promotes opportunity for insight and greater compatibility. Very seldom will any relationship survive silence.

The third “T” is TOUCH. How often we’ve heard that a

baby will die if it isn’t touched. So will a relationship. Holding hands, hugging and caressing, are expressions of warmth and affection.

This kind of touching is not a prelude to sex but is an expression of caring. Remember, too much cannot be said about this “T.” The absence of touching is often a prelude to other problems and eventual separation. While touching is not a substitution for saying, I LOVE YOU,” it can convey a romantic mood.

The fourth “T” is TEASE. PLAYFULNESS SHOULD BE A PART OF EVERY RELATIONSHIP. Churches used to say “A couple that prays together stays together.” However, I say “The couple that plays together has a greater chance of staying together.”

There is a difference between a tease that is playful and one that is hurtful or embarrassing. Most of the time beneficial teasing is done in private. We are living in serious times and often problems outside the relationship can intrude. Stress is the result and it drastically affects the relationship. Playfulness/teasing is an effective way of diluting the intensity of stress.

M a gg i e’s Caf e r eded ic at ed i n ho nor of D r. Hi ll

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Top: Dr. Margaret Hill poses beside an original sign of Maggie’s Cafe.

Above: Brenda Lyle-Gray points to pictures in a collage she presented to Dr. Hill of photos from the 2002 dedication of Maggie’s Cafe.

By Ricardo Tomboc

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he San Bernardino Area Chamber of Commerce joined the San Bernardino City Unified School District in the rededication of “Maggie’s Café” in honor of San Bernardino City Unified School District Board President Dr. Margaret Hill. Maggie’s Café is now located in the school district’s new “Professional Development Building” on Georgina Boulevard in the north end of San Bernardino.

The event was attended by many school staff members, administrators, colleagues, friends, members of the San Bernardino Area Chamber of Commerce, and community members. During the dedication ceremony, Dr. Hill was awarded a commemoration for her many years of service to the school district.

In 2002 as principal of San Andreas High School, Dr. Hill helped establish a student-operated restaurant that enabled students to learn business, culinary, and customer service skills, and to get a taste of what university courses would be like.

“We needed to do something unconventional,” said Dr. Hill. At the San Andreas 2002 grand opening of Maggie’s Café a neon sign was hung on the wall along with several awards and recognitions.

Eventually, as time went on, the restaurant closed, and other projects and programs took its place.

During the rededication ceremony a ribbon cutting was conducted in the newly constructed employees cafeteria, in front of a wall that displayed the original “Maggie’s Café” sign, along with several of the plaques and awards from the original dedication.

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Valley College inducts alumni into Hall of Fame

By Maryjoy Duncan

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he fastest 400-meter runner in the world (Tyree Washington), the youngest general manager of an NFL team (John Butler), a cofounder of a free health clinic in San Bernardino (Dr. Tom Rivera), and a community activist (Marta Macias Brown). The common thread among these individuals is that they are San Bernardino Valley College alumni.

Ten individuals were honored during the SBVC Alumni and Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 3 for their excellence of service, success and athleticism.

The Alumni Hall of Fame was established in 1989 to honor former students whose lives are exemplary in both their career accomplishments and contributions to their communities. The Athletic Hall of Fame was created in 1996 to recognize those individuals who exhibited athletic

achievement, character and exemplary service.

“Inductees are examples for our students to emulate, and are the embodiment of success, tenacity, and persistence to make a significant impact,” said SBVC President Diana Rodriguez.

Inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame were Dr. Tom Rivera, Marta Macias Brown, Dr. Willie Roberts, Roger Schmidt and Dr. Julius Zelman.

The Athletic Hall of Fame inductees for 2017 were David Lang, David Olbright, Dane Selznick, Tyree Washington and Coach Gene Mazzei.

“It is a profound honor to be inducted with so many people who have given back to their community,” said Brown during her speech. “It takes courage to be forthright and attempt to change the world.”

SBVC was founded in 1926 as the 12th chartered community college in California and has graduated over 100,000 alumni.

SB County Schools hosts Parent Summit

By Maryjoy Duncan

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ver 350 parents and 120 students attended the Countywide Parent Summit 2017 A Vision of Equity: A Path for Everyone hosted by the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools at Cal State San Bernardino on Saturday, Nov. 4 which was open to all parents and guardians in the county.

The Summit was designed to provide families, schools and community partners with information and resources to support and guide students with cognitive, social and emotional tools for college and career readiness.

According to Marissa LazoNecco, SBCSS Parent Program Manager for PBIS, Superintendent Ted Alejandre started the conversation with the African American Task Force to reinstate the Summit (it was discontinued after 2008), and community partners were brought to the discussion.

“The goal was to provide parents with the tools to use at home and to connect them with local resources,” Lazo-Necco said.

The conference featured keynote speaker Derek Greenfied, who specializes in teaching about diversity; Robert Jackson, author of the “No More Excuses” curriculum; and Jerry Tello of the National Compadres Network.

In addition to two breakout sessions, the Summit also presented 28 different breakout presenters comprised of doctors, principles, administrators, etc.

Mars Serna, SBCCS Family and Community Engagement Project Specialist, noted that a fatherhood track was also a point of focus at the Summit, put together with the Inland Empire Fatherhood Involvement Coalition (IEFIC).

Partners included: Gear Up from Cal State San Bernardino; County Children’s Network; Child Care Resource Center; County Preschool Services; Molina Healthcare; IEFIC; Lakeshore; CollegeBoard; and Regional System of District and School Support.

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County Superintendent Ted Alejandre (middle left) with keynote speaker Derek Greenfields, along with parents and educators, who attended the conference.

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Ten individuals were inducted into the SBVC Alumni and Athletic Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the college on Friday, Nov. 3. Pictured from left: Dane Selznick, Dr. Tom Rivera, Roger Schmidt, Marta Macias Brown, Tyree Washington, Coach Gene Mazzei, brother of David Lang who was inducted posthumously, and David Olbright. Dr. Willie Roberts and Dr. Julius Zelman were also honored posthumously.

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Trials, tribulations, and successes: 28 area women honored for social service

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Community organizer Sol Marquez speaking to honorees and their guests about the issues of police brutality in Latino and immigrant communities during the 2017 Women of Distinction Leadership Awards Banquet on Nov. 4, 2017.

By Anthony Victoria

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he themes of self empowerment, tribulation, and social service were the items discussed by key speakers during the 2017 Women of Distinction Leadership Awards Banquet on Nov. 4.

Organized by the League of United Latin American Citizens of the Inland Empire and the Chicano Latino Caucus of the Inland Empire, the awards ceremony honored 28 community-serving women at the Colton First Assembly of God Church in Colton.

Community organizer Sol Marquez and registered nurse Char-

maine Morales spoke about the importance of staying strong to overcome adversity and achieve success.

“In my life I’ve broken some chains,” expressed Morales. “I am a wife, a mother, sister, daughter, and cousin. I am a part of this community and I have a duty to make a difference or impact on someone else.”

Morales, a victim of sexual abuse whose father has spent the majority of his life in prison, is currently serving as the Executive Vice President of the United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Healthcare Professionals, and used her platform as a featured speaker to speak out against sexual abuse and violence.

“I realize I had so much to say, and I wasn’t going to stay quiet any longer,” Morales said. “It’s time to no longer be silent. We need to encourage [victims] to speak up and tell their stories.”

Marquez, a self-described “proud Chicana” from Boyle Heights, was inspired by her once undocumented parents to stand up for working class families that she claims are constantly being abused by law enforcement.

“Many of you I’m sure know the words transparency and accountability,” Marquez told the crowd.

“These words do in fact resonate with any person who is a leader, any person that holds a protector role in our communities.”

Honorees: Irma Pastrana Aguilar, Teresa Alba, Anel Arreola, Hadley Bajramovic,

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Executive Vice President of the United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Healthcare Professionals Charmaine Morales used her platform as a featured speaker to speak out against sexual abuse and violence.

Rose Calderon, Jacqueline Casillas, Yolanda Esquivel, Barbara Flores, Ph. D, Luz Gallegos, Sara Garcia, Jessie Gomez, Ana Gonzalez, Iris Yvette Gutierrez, Gloria Macias Harrison, Mariaelena Huizar, Flora Martinez, Linda Miranda, Viola Munoz, Dianey Murillo, Penny Newman, Maribel Nunez, Rosemary Soto Rodriguez, Sandra Rodriguez, Mary G. Ruiz, Angelicca Sanchez, Manuela Sosa, DDS, Elsa Valdez, Ph. D, Rosa Marta Zarate.

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Office (909) 381-9898 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Title Order No.: 95517748 Trustee Sale No.: 82309 Loan No.: 399082068 APN: 0148362-35-0-000 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/5/2014.

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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 11/28/2017 at 2:00 PM, CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALISTS as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded on 6/12/2014 as Instrument No. 2014-0211163 in book N/A, page N/A Rerecorded on 9/08/2014 as Instrument No. 2014-0329812 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of San Bernardino County, California, executed by: JUDISH JAMES WILLIAMS, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor MICHAEL FICHERA III/50% INTEREST AND MICHAEL & MAUREEN FICHERA, JR, TRUSTEES OF THE FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED FICHERA FAMILY TRUST, EACH PARTY HOLDING 50% INTEREST AS TENANTS IN COMMON, as Beneficiary WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: On the southside of the main entrance to the Chino Public Library, 13180 Central Avenue, Chino, CA,91710 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: PARCEL NO. 1: UNIT NO. 35, CONSISTING OF CERTAIN AIRSPACE AND ELEMENTS, AS SHOWN AND DESCRIBED IN THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN ("PLAN") FOR LOT 1 OF TRACT NO. 11047, WHICH PLAN WAS RECORDED ON SEPTEMBER 10, 1980, AS DOCUMENT NO. 80-204329, OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. EXCEPTING THEREFROM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS FOR ACCESS, INGRESS, EGRESS, ENCROACHMENT, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, DRAINAGE, SUPPORT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, ALL AS DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION REFERRED TO BELOW. PARCEL NO. 2: AS UNDIVIDED 945/41416 FEE SIMPLE INTEREST AS TENANT IN COMMON IN LOT 1 OF TRACT NO. 11047, AND AS SHOWN ON A MAP FILED MARCH 12, 1980 IN BOOK 151, PAGES 84 AND 85, OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY RECORDER. EXCEPTING THEREFROM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS FOR ACCESS, INGRESS, EGRESS, ENCROACHMENT, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, DRAINAGE, SUPPORT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, ALL AS DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION REFERRED TO BELOW. ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM, ALL MINERALS, OIL, GAS, PETROLEUM, OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES AND ALL UNDERGROUND WATER IN OR UNDER OR WHICH MAY BE PRODUCED FROM SAID LAND WHICH UNDERLIES A PLANE PARALLEL TO AND 500 FEET BELOW THE PRESENT SURFACE OF SAID LAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROSPECTING FOR, THE EXPLORATION, DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION, EXTRACTION AND TAKING OF SAID MINERALS, OIL, GAS, PETROLEUM, OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES AND WATER FROM SAID LAND MEANS OF MINES, WELLS, DERRICKS OR OTHER EQUIPMENT FROM SURFACE LOCATIONS ON ADJOINING OR NEIGHBORING LAND OR LYING OUTSIDE OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED LAND, IT BEING UNDERSTOOD THAT THE OWNER OF SUCH MINERALS, OIL, GAS, PETROLEUM, OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES AND WATER, AS SET FORTH ABOVE, SHALL HAVE NO RIGHT TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED LAND NOR TO USE ANY OF THE SAID LAND OR ANY PORTION THEREOF ABOVE SAID PLANE PARALLEL TO AND 500 FEET BELOW THE PRESENT SURFACE OF SAID LAND FOR

ANY PURPOSE WHATSOEVER. PARCEL NO. 3: NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS FOR ACCESS, INGRESS, EGRESS, ENCROACHMENT, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, DRAINAGE, SUPPORT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, ALL AS DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS ESTABLISHING A PLAN OF CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP FOR EDGEHILL VILLAGE ONE ("DECLARATION"), RECORDED ON SEPTEMBER 10, 1980, AS DOCUMENT NO. 80-204329, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1500 WEST EDGEHILL ROAD #35, San Bernardino CA 92405. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $40,848.64 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Date: 10/30/2017 CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALISTS, as Trustee 8190 EAST KAISER BLVD., ANAHEIM HILLS, CA 92808 Phone: 714-283-2180 For Trustee Sale Information log on to: www.usaforeclosure.com CALL: (714) 277-4845. PATRICIO S. INCE’, VICE PRESIDENT CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALISTS IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. “NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid on 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 the outstanding lien that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of 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 714-277-4845, or visit this internet Web site w w w. u s a - f o r e c l o s u r e . c o m , using the file number assigned to this case T.S.# 82309.

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.”

FEI # 1077.00833 Published El Chicano 11/02/2017, 11/09/2017, 11/16/2017 E-7697

• EL CHICANO LEGAL ADVERTISING • Fax (909) 384-0406 Petitioner or Attorney: Andrea Renee Mays, 5280 Little Mountain Drive., Apt. Q8, San Bernardino, CA 92407.

Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino District – Civil Division, 247 West Third Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 PETITION OF: Andrea Renee Mays, FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CIVDS 1719739 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Andrea Renee Mays has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Andrea Renee Mays to Proposed name: Andrea Renee Lamette THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter 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: 11/21/17, Time: 8:30 am Dept: S17 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 Newspaper Dated: OCT 10 2017 MICHAEL A. SACHS Judge of the Superior Court Published El Chicano 10/19/17, 10/26/17, 11/2/17, 11/9/17 E-7692

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 attorknowledgeable in ney 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 G2 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) 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: 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 Outreach Business 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 Department of WAGE: 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

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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 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) 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. 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 complimonitoring and ance 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 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 22, 2017 to wit: YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 16 HYU KMHTC6AD8GU271573 EZQB40 FL To be sold by: A & G Towing, 591 E 9th Street, San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA 92410 (10:00 AM) YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 17 KIA 3KPFK4A75HE034915 7YXH724 CA To be sold by: Victor Valley Towing, 17099 Gasline Rd, Victorville, San Bernardino County, CA 92394 (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.

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Es el objetivo de la Ciudad cumplir con la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmendada, la Ley de Americanos con Discapacidades (ADA) de 1990 y la Ley de Enmienda de la ADA de 2008, la Ley de Vivienda Justa y la Ley de Barreras Arquitectónicas Con todo respeto. Si requiere documentos públicos en un formato accesible, la Ciudad hará los esfuerzos razonables para acomodar su solicitud. Si necesita una acomodación relacionada con la discapacidad para asistir o participar en una audiencia o reunión, incluyendo auxiliares o servicios, por favor comuníquese con la Oficina del Secretario de la Ciudad al menos 48 horas antes de la reunión al 909-384-5002.

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NOTIFICACION MODIFICADO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA Y EXTENSÍON DEL PERÍODO DE COMENTARIOS DE 30 DÍAS RELATIVO A LA PROPUESTA DE ENMIENDA AL PLAN CONSOLIDADO DE PARTICIPACIÓN DEL CIUDADANO 2015-2019 La Ciudad de San Bernardino es una jurisdicción de derecho que recibe Subsidio de Bloque de Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG), Asociación de Inversiones de Vivienda (HOME) y Soluciones de Emergencia otorgan fondos directamente del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (HUD) de los Estados Unidos. Como condición para recibir estos fondos, la Ciudad debe desarrollar un Plan de Participación Ciudadana que establezca las políticas y / o procedimientos que la Ciudad debe seguir para involucrar a las partes interesadas y al público en el proceso de tomar decisiones sobre cómo se usarán estos fondos federales, específicamente en busca de cualquiera de las metas y objetivos de vivienda asequible y desarrollo comunitario resumidos en el Plan Consolidado de cinco años de la Ciudad.

Aviso se da por la presente que la Ciudad de san Bernardino ha Preparado una enmienda al año fiscal 2015-2019 Plan de Participación Ciudadana. La Ciudad está buscando comentarios públicos a las revisiones propuestas por la Ciudad de este documento.

Copias del plan de participación ciudadana revisado para el año fiscal 2015-2019 se publicarán en el sitio web de la Ciudad en http://www.SBCity.org. y se pondrán a disposición del público para su revisión y comentarios a partir del miércoles 6 de Diciembre de 2017 en los siguientes lugares: 1. Oficina del Secretario de la Ciudad - 215 N. Calle "D", 3do piso, San Bernardino, CA 92401 2. División de Vivienda - 215 N. Calle "D", Suite 301, San Bernardino, CA 92401 3.

Biblioteca Central Norman F. Feldheym, 555 W. Calle 6, San Bernardino, CA 92410 Además, la Ciudad de San Bernardino llevara a cabo una audiencia pública sobre las revisiones propuestas al Plan de Participación Ciudadana FY 2015-2019.

La fecha y el lugar de esta

FECHA Y HORA: Miércoles 6 de Diciembre de 2017 a las 6:00 p.m.

UBICACIÓN: La alcaldía de San Bernardino – Sala de Consejo 201 N. Calle "E", San Bernardino, CA 92401 Todos los comentarios relativos al borrador del documento deben ser entregados a la Ciudad de San Bernardino, Departamento de Desarrollo Económico y Vivienda a más tardar a las 11:00 am el 6 de Diciembre de 2017.

Preguntas y comentarios escritos pueden ser dirigidos a Kathy Brann, Gerente de Vivienda de la Ciudad de San Bernardino División de Desarrollo de Viviendas ubicada en 215 N. Calle "D", suite 301, San Bernardino, Ca 92401 o por correo electrónico a B r a n n _ K A @ S B C i t y. o r g .

También puede llamar al (909) 384-7257 para cualquier pregunta relacionada con el documento antes mencionado.

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Publicada: 3 de Noviembre de 2017 CNS-3069355# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 11/9/17 E-7704 NOTICE INVITING BIDS IS HEREBY NOTICE 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 RR

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