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EL CHICANo Weekly

Vol 58, NO. 22

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Family Assistance Program, Mitla Café distribute food in Bobby Chisum’s memory

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FAMILY ASSISTANCE COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER

The Family Assistance Resource Community Resource Center in San Bernardino partnered with Mitla Café to distribute 150 burritos to the homeless in the city’s westside in honor of Bobby Chisum, left, a homeless man they have come to know and care for. Bobby died in his sleep on May 7. A memorial is planned for next Wednesday, May 27 at La Placita Park on Mt. Vernon.

Top right pictured from left: FACRC Outreach Coordinator Levi Detherage, Youth Advocate and Mentor Ginger Bedolla, Yesenia Carmona, Center Manager Jenaro Martinez with daughter Madeline Martinez, and Mitla Café Manager Patti Oquendo.

By Maryjoy Duncan

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obby Chisum was a gentle and soft-spoken man who became homeless after a chain of events took place beginning with the loss of loved ones in a fatal car crash that sent him into an abyss of depression.

Later Bobby was put in a coma

after being struck by a car – the lasting physical effects of which made it difficult to find work.

When the Family Assistance Community Resource Center opened its doors in San Bernardino’s west side last year at the former Home of Neighborly Services location, Bobby was one of their first

guests.

“He was one of those clients that was a good guy, we just wanted to take care of him, we liked him, he was a really good, super honest, nice guy,” noted Community Center Manager Jenaro Martinez.

Bobby, 62, died in his sleep on May 7 on the street, and news of his death came as a shock to Martinez and staff who bonded with the man who had become a regular at the facility located on Mt. Vernon Ave. “We got to know him really well Bobby, cont. on next pg.

San Ber nardino County to rescind 501C3 homelessness related funding, results in rally

By Manny B. Sandoval

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right and early on May 19, several 501(c)(3) nonprofits and partnering agencies rallied together to elevate the voices of homeless youth across the region.

On May 6th, numerous agencies received a letter from Assistant Executive Officer of San Bernardino County, CaSonya Thomas, explaining that promised funding to the 501C3 would be reduced to assist with the county’s response to Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-32-20; which grants spending flexibility on COVID19 homelessness-related efforts.

In total about $2 million of Homeless Emergency Assistance Program (HEAP) funding would Nonprofits, cont. on next pg.

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Darrell Frye of Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County, Keann Castillo of Family Assistance Program and Prince Ogidikpe of Assemblymember Eloise Gomez Reyes’ office utilizing COVID-19 safety measures, while making their voices heard loud and clear.

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Calvar y Chapel of San Ber nardino holds drive-in ser vices Several cars in the parking lot were all facing north towards the church. Many of the cars had multiple passengers.

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Pastor Lee delivers his sermon on the church’s roof so he is visible to everyone in the parking lot.

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alvary Chapel of San Bernardino has been conducting online streaming church services for several years, reaching out to those who are not able to attend regular services during the week. But it’s not only the normal church services that are streaming now, the men’s bible studies have been conducted using Zoom ever since the social distancing orders were initiated.

Youth Pastor Daniel Barrios has been reaching out to the church’s youth by streaming on YouTube, while Children’s Pastor John Deming has been reaching out to youth via YouTube and Facebook, by using storytelling with a biblical message.

But now, Senior Pastor Lee Coe has taken the church to the next level. Since April 26th, Pastor Lee has been conducting drive-in services while simultaneously streaming online and broadcasting live on an FM radio channel.

In order for everyone in their cars to see the Pastor at his pulpit, Pastor Lee perches himself on the roof of the church building facing the parking lot. Shrouded by a canopy, a podium, and banner baring the church’s name and logo, lighting equipment, electronic microphones, and cameras; Pastor Lee doesn’t miss a beat as he teaches from the bible and encourages his flock during this coronavirus crisis.

Signs are posted for people to stay in their cars at all times and to tune to the selected FM radio station for the live broadcast. A large screen was placed under the patio with chairs scattered six feet apart to maintain social distancing. This was set up for those walking in from the street or for those that had trouble staying in their vehicles.

Several security volunteers roamed the church facility and parking lot to keep order and help with traffic, parking, and answer questions from this new mobile congregation. There are normally two Sunday morning services and so there were also two drive-in services as well.

Erika and Edward Ruiz have been attending the church for over two years. While Edward worked security in the parking lot, Erika tended to her 8 kids all packed into her minivan. Erika was asked why she came to church during the lockdown; she said that she missed her church family, and everyone would be safe in the car.

Services started with the Worship Team who sang and played their instruments from inside the sanctuary while live streaming.

Martinez located Bobby’s sister, who believed he had been renting a friend’s garage; she donated $150 to the Family Assistance Program in a show of appreciation for their kindness to him.

“I talked to our group and I figured the best way for us to utilize that money was to give it directly back to the homeless community, and all of his friends that are out there... he’d met through the years,” expressed Martinez, who reached out to Mitla Café, Bobby’s favorite restaurant.

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Bobby Chisum watched as a staff member decorated the dining room for Thanksgiving last year - he spent Thanksgiving and Christmas with staff who pitched in to buy him presents.

Bobby over the past year, learned his story, who he was,” Martinez indicated. “We started including him because he was there so much, he was always asking if we

wanted help, he’d clean up the front, sweep up, and when donations came in he would go up and down the stairs, even though he was an older guy, to help bring donations in; he would never ask for anything, ever.”

“They stepped up and they were willing to give us 150 burritos at a dollar each; it was really, really generous. We thought it was really cool that they were willing to make that sacrifice especially at a time like now to donate all that,” Martinez referring to decreased sales due to the coronavirus lockdown.

“As a Christian myself you learn to help the less fortunate, and even as business owners they

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On May 19, dozens of youth & agencies uniting to elevate the voices of homeless youth across the region.

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be taken back from duly contracted 501C3’s and agencies who provide essential services to homeless youth in the county.

“We’re here today to elevate our voices. On May 6, we received a letter from the county basically saying they were taking the money back, but the contract states that rescinding the funds should be in consultation with the

501C3,” said CEO of Family Assistance Program Darryl Evey.

“Several San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors had no idea that a letter was even sent to us 501C3’s. We recently reached out

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Erika Ruiz with her 8 children while husband Edward Ruiz worked security in the parking lot.

Many of the worshippers in their cars had smartphones, which enabled them to view the Worship Team live from the church’s website. Pastor Lee was able to deliver a Mother’s Day sermon (A Mother of Great Faith) live to hundreds of people at home and in the church’s parking lot.

Sylvia and Kalvin Melvin have attended the church for over 30 years, both retired Law Enforcement. Sylvia and Kalvin were using their smart phones to see and listen to the Worship Team live. They then transitioned to listen to Pastor Lee, while watching him on the roof of the church building.

The one thing you will never see (Steven Oquendo and Michael Montaño) want to give back something to the community and make it a better place,” shared Patti Oquendo, Mitla Café manager, who regularly helps feed the homeless at La Placita Park with her church group.

According to Martinez he reached out to the man who discovered Bobby’s body to offer a little insight to who he was. “He was grateful that I could give some humanity to this guy, that he wasn’t just a homeless thing lying there but a human being with a to the county board and we have yet to receive any phone calls back; maybe they’re hoping we stay silent and go away,” continued Evey.

At the rally, Family Assistance Program, A Time for Change Foundation, Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County, Mountain Homeless Coalition, Assemblymember Eloise Gomez-Reyes and Assemblymember James Ramos’s office were present in support of restoring approximately $2 million in homeless emergency funds.

“We as young people are deeply concerned and outraged by the County of San Bernardino’s plans to steal over $200,000 from our program. Money which directly allows for the housing of many youth between the ages of 18-24 who would otherwise be homeless. This action proposed by the county appears to the youth of this board that they do not care about the lives of our homeless young people,” said Levi Detherage, chair of the Family Assistance Program Youth Advisory Board.

“This decision takes away housing and takes food out of the mouths of the youth who are finally at a point of stability which

inside the church’s sanctuary: As Pastor Lee closed in prayer with “Amen,” everyone in the parking lot honked their horns as an expression of agreement.

After the service, Ester Coe (the Pastor’s wife) handed out flowers to all the mothers as they were exiting the parking lot. The COVID19 social distancing rules are changing day-by-day and every governmental agency seems to have their own take on the rules and regulations and how they will be imposed upon the public. However, finding innovative ways to continue the feeding of the church body by its pastors, and encouraging the church through these hard times is not going to be easy, but it’s essential. sister who loved him, had nephews, and was a person that was cared for.”

The Family Assistance Community Resource Center, a traumainformed organization, offers resources for homeless adults, victims of human trafficking and domestic violence, homeless youth and at-risk for homeless youth age 12 – 21. Hours of operation are Monday – Friday 8 a.m.

– 12 p.m. for adult services, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. for youth, located at 839 N. Mt. Vernon Ave., San Bernardino, (909) 571-5659. allows them to contribute back to our communities. For some of our young people, this is the first time they have had safety and support in their housing,” concluded Detherage.

To comply with COVID-19 safety practices, face masks and hand sanitizers were provided to all rally participants; Detherage sanitized the microphone in-between each speaker.

“Given the shortened timeline of consideration for this measure, HEAP recipients have been unable to petition for these allocations to be properly reviewed.

Providers have expressed concerns relating to both the severe impact to their ability to render necessary services and the means by which these funds are being reallocated. While responses to COVID-19 necessitate difficult and expedited decisions, programs that utilize HEAP funds are vital to our communities, and changes to these funds demand public participation commensurate with their impact,” said Assemblymember Ramos.

To make a public comment for the next County Board of Supervisors meeting, visit https://www.sbcounty.gov/cob/pu bliccomments/.

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Aguila r vote s to pr ov ide additio nal c or onav ir us funding

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for Inland Empire residents, first responders

he House of Representatives passed the Heroes Act Friday, May 15, a bill to provide relief to first responders, frontline workers and Americans affected by the spread and economic effects of the coronavirus crisis.

The bill includes nearly $1 trillion for state, local, territorial and

tribal governments to ensure first responders, police officers, teachers, and other key municipal and frontline workers avoid pay cuts or layoffs. The bill also establishes a Heroes’ Fund of $200 billion to give hazard pay to frontline workers, provides additional stimulus payments of up to $6,000 per family, and funds an additional $75 billion for coronavirus testing,

treatment and prevention efforts.

If the bill is enacted, the most recent estimates indicate that cities within California’s 31st Congressional District and the County of San Bernardino would be eligible for over $1.9 billion in combined federal funding over the next two years, with the following individual allocations:

A pply n ow fo r COVID Compliant B us i nes s Pa r tn er s hi p P r og r a m through County

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he County has been working hard to prepare for the implementation of the COVID Compliant Business Partnership Program, which is unique to the County of San Bernardino Online applications will be accepted for qualified small businesses in San Bernardino County. $30 million has been dedicated to assisting small businesses with some of the costs associated with reopening.

Here are some requirements and details...

• Must have less than 100 employees • Must be in business for 2+

years • Must commit to complying with state and county health requirements • Each business is eligible for $2,500 to assist with costs associated with meeting health requirements • Recipients will be issued a window placed indicating their compliance • Applications will be accepted on a first come first serve basis The goal of the program is to enable the re-opening of businesses while supporting the health of our residents.

Specialized team focuses on helping S k i l l e d N u r s i n g Fa c i l i t i e s

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hree major County institutions — the Department of Public Health, the Department of Behavioral Health and Arrowhead Regional Medical Center — have joined forces to create a specialized team of medical experts to assist caregivers at skilled nursing facilities throughout the county.

The Skilled Nursing Facility + Outreach Support Team, or SO+S is part of a countywide multi-department task force organized to provide expertise and training to caregivers working with patients at particular risk from COVID-19 — namely, the elderly and those with preexisting conditions.

“Nationally and locally, patients in skilled nursing homes and other assisted living facilities have been among those most severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Curt Hagman, chairman of the Board of Supervisors. “In response, we are devoting considerable effort and resources to assist these facilities and offer further protection to the County’s most vulnerable residents.”

Emergency medicine physician assistants and mental health staff have already begun traveling to facilities throughout San Bernardino County to conduct assessments of facility operations and provide equipment and training. Following are among the team’s top priorities: Provide personal protective equipment (PPE) to facilities, along with training on how best to use and maintain the equipment; Evaluate operations, including potential supply chain and operational concerns; Provide up-to-date information on COVID-19 containment best practices; Share tips for streamlining resource-ordering procedures; and Establish and share guidelines for segmenting C-19 positive patients and patients under investigation.

For more information, please call (909) 387-3911. If you manage a skilled nursing facility and would like to schedule a site visit, please contact Christian Barragan at (909) 677-6533 or barraganC@armc.sbcounty.gov.

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OPINION&LETTERS

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COVID-19 - all is not lost; let’s think about using our time wisely

Gratitude to health care, essential workers

On behalf of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), I’d like to thank all those who work in nursing facilities -doctors, nurses, food preparers, housekeepers, and others -- for their unwavering dedication to compassionately caring for the vulnerable residents who are relyFor example, take a look at ing on them during the COVID-19 your health. Exercise and diet pandemic. are important, so developing a short exercise routine will do These facilities have been on the wonders for providing move- front lines of the pandemic, and ment, and perhaps strength and our hearts are with all of those coordination. Just this week, I who have been affected by this pulled out my dumbbells from virus and their families. the closet and added some reps to my morning routine. The best part is you can schedule your exercises any time of the day. Also, if you’re not accustomed to cooking too often, maybe this is a good time to explore some quick and easy recipes for quick, As the Age of COVID demands easy and healthy meals. Who new rules of social interaction for knows, you might enjoy the taste the immediate future, a South Florida nonprofit organization has of fresh food, and benefit from an important suggestion for how the extra savings by eating at we can greet one another safely home. and pleasantly. The handshake is a memory, as are charming habits Another pursuit that is worth- such as freely hugging anyone while is self-development. De- who seemed they might enjoy it pending on your interests and and kisses on the cheek, so comknack for learning new skills, the mon in many cultures outside the time at home may provide a United States especially. golden opportunity to learn a new language, play an instru- The Humanity Project humbly offers a solution drawn from the ment, write a poem, create a hippie past. The two-finger vertidrama, or paint a picture. Who cal peace sign, which can also knows, maybe you might turn double as a V for victory over into a part-time Mozart, or Pi- COVID. It’s a win in every way! casso. The ideas are endless.

According to the Daily Mirror Finally, your “extra” time can newspaper in the United Kingbe well spent honing in on your dom, Winston Churchill was far own resourcefulness.

How from the first to use that famous many times have you thought World War Two symbol for vicabout re-decorating a room, tory over the Nazis: The “V for cleaning out the garage, planting a garden, or writing a letter?

Well, now you have the time and once again…the ideas are endless. Making new connections, working on a puzzle, reading a book, or calling your neighbor to check on them will bring back to you countless blessings of satisfaction and good will.

We at CMS share the goal of keeping nursing facility residents safe and healthy. Under President Trump’s leadership, we are using CMS’s regulatory authority to facilitate residents’ care and ensure that long-term care facilities have the guidance they need to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The best thing nursing facilities can do to keep residents and themselves safe is to ensure they’re following effective infection-control practices. These are outlined in our guidance and include recommendations that employees wash their hands properly; separate ill

residents from well residents; use personal protective equipment correctly; get screened for illness; and stay home if they’re sick.

By employing effective infection control and prevention, coordinating with local and state health authorities, and showing patience and kindness to others, we can beat the virus, reopen America, and keep our nursing home residents safe and healthy.

Seema Verma Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Washington, D.C.

The Peace Sign: A Safe Greeting and Sig n of Vi ctor y over C OVID!

Guest Op-Ed Dr. G (Dr. Luis Gonzalez) Community advocate, writer

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lot has been said about the COVID-19 situation and the steps that have been taken by local government, the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, and the state government, under orders of Governor Gavin Newsom.

One challenging aspect that is proving to be somewhat exasperating for residents, and businesses too, is the shelter-at-home Executive Order N-33-20, signed by Governor Newsom on March 19. For 62 days to the date of this publication, every single individual in California has been affected by this order, and in many cases, have now formulated an opinion as to the best way to adapt, or in some cases, protest.

For residents, who not only have been compelled to stay at home for time unknown, they are also faced with the challenge of wondering what to do, and balancing their time. This conundrum is especially evident if they also have a spouse at home 24-7, or school aged kids to supervise, mentor, and in many cases, teach.

In any case, when it comes to break time, you may want to first take a nap to rejuvenate yourself. In addition, a great way to deal with the conditions of boredom and exasperation is to take advantage of the opportunity to work on your own well-being.

No matter your take on the COVID-19 situation, all is not lost. By working on your health, self-development, or resourcefulness, you can pass the time wisely by being productive, and contribute to your own wellbeing, and that of the members of your household.

Blessings to you,

Victory” was first used by English longbowmen in the 1415 Battle of Agincourt to mock the defeated French army. The longbowmen relied on these two fingers to fire their arrows to deadly effect upon the enemy, which was a key factor in the victory, even though there were more than double the number of French troops and, ironically and somehow appropriately, the English troops had been losing many to infectious disease, decimating their ranks leading into the famous battle. The V-sign represented a show of defiance and derision by the English soldiers, and showed the French army that all they needed was these two fingers to win the bloody battle. Even more ironically and timely to us is that the archery—unlike hand-tohand combat the French were prepared for with few French archers—didn’t require contact.

Once the martial V evolved into

the 60s peace sign, it became a sweet symbol of togetherness, of a caring humanity. The Humanity Project founder Bob Knotts recalls those days and flashes back to them frequently, especially when greeting or leaving the company of other long-haired folks of the period. As he found himself using the peace sign more, especially lately, he reflected that it still means “hello friend” or perhaps “goodbye friend.” As such, it’s a beautiful display of bonding among people.

As an organization devoted to “equality for each, respect for all,” The Humanity Project aims to encourage people to use the peace sign to replace other warm gestures of greeting or goodbye. It is an all-purpose, post-Great Lockdown, socially distanced method of demonstrating our affection, friendliness or just general pleasantness. It might even provide a way to tap into the large reservoir of loving social consciousness that was one hallmark of the hippie era and that we are seeing globally among many as people cope with and create during the pandemic.

The world needs something joyful, something widely understood and widely shared to replace the handshake, the hug and the cheek kiss, doesn’t it? The peace sign just could be it.

The Humanity Project will be sharing this idea on Instagram live on Thursday, May 28 at 8 p.m. For more information about The Humanity Project, see our website, http://www.thehumanityproject.co m/ Laura Finley, Ph.D., syndicated

by PeaceVoice, teaches in the Barry University Department of Sociology & Criminology.

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Obituar y G. W. Aber sold Ph.D. Sept. 27, 1927 - Mar. 09, 2020

By Maryjoy Duncan

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r. G.W. (Bill) Abersold, a columnist at IECN for over ten years familiarly known as Doc, passed away suddenly on March 9, 2020. He was 92 years old. Doc was a devoted husband to Stella, to whom he was married 22 years and considered the love of his life, and loving father to eight children (five of whom are step children but loved as his own), 25 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren.

Doc took great delight in existence and believed that life was truly worth living with all the promise, hope and humanity it had to offer. Doc had an insatiable curiosity - to learn about places, people and things. He enjoyed

conversing with strangers, fascinated by tales of their journey through this life. Doc had a penchant for humor, he believed that it was good for the soul and contributes to longevity. Dr. Norman Cousins was an influential mentor.

The attitude Doc embraced was never to quit and never accept failure. He lived by the proverb, “Count your many blessings, name them one by one,” and, “Live each day as if it was your last; but plan each day as if you were going to live forever.”

Doc pastored at Highland Congregational Church for 22 years, earned a Ph.D. in Humanistic Psychology and served as a therapist for 60 years. Since retirement he

had authored 25 books. He was an avid traveler, and particularly fond of South and Central America, especially Panama - primarily because he lectured on cruise ships 15 times while going through the Panama Canal.

The following is the very last article Doc was working on – he died before he finished it. In a previous column Doc noted three objectives in his weekly articles: Inform readers of a topic not commonly known, inspire, and to agitate.

Doc is very much missed by his IECN family and the scores of readers who looked forward to his weekly inspirational, spiritual and insightful columns from a theological perspective.

Final installation of Doc’s ‘Words to Think About’ column In spite of adverse situations in my life I firmly believe that I have contributed to societies betterment.

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G. W. Abersold, Ph.D.

his article is the result of an article that was read to me by my wife Stella on January 21, 2020 in the magazine The Week titled “Learning to Accept Your Decline.”

I had to make a decision whether I wanted to live, or to quit. Or survive.

I’m currently 92 years old as of September 27, 2019. And my decision is, I want to live.

At approximately 7:30 AM on New Year’s Eve I fell off of a bench and landed on a concrete floor. I was picked up off the floor by a giant of a man whose name I do not know. I was able to walk on my own with the assistance of Stella to an appointment with Dr. Yap, a foot doctor. He cut my toe nails and recommended I go to the Urgent Care.

Upon arrival they took my vitals and I was examined by a physician who told me my spine was in good condition. He gave me a shot and told me to go home and take Tylenol.

The next two days were total misery. The pain was severe. I was confined to my recliner and slipped further and further to the bottom of the chair. I had to be lifted back up into the chair.

Then I fell backwards in the hallway of our home. Stella called 911. The paramedics said I had to go to emergency. There they took a CT Scan and X-rays. They found I had a fractured vertebrae.

From Emergency to Plymouth Village Care Center, where I have been ever since.

My life since then has involved several mundane activities. One is eating. Two is submitting myself to physical therapy. Sharing time with my roommate, James. Well wishes from visitors. Visits from Stella and daughter Debbie.

Sleeping and dealing with pain.

Along with these, I’ve had to deal with despair, delusion, and despondency.

Along with these I contemplated my future.

The questions that I posit ends now. I’ve recognized life has been great and wonderful.

I’m a Christian believer; I have

Local health plan donates 221,000

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Doc and his beloved wife Stella in December, 2017 during a baptismal ceremony. Doc was a minister in Nazarene, Methodist and Congregational churches. a doctorate in religion; Ph.D. in Behavioral Medicine and Humanistic Psychology. I pastored several churches successfully. I have been a Minister in Nazarene, Methodist and Congregational Churches. I have published 25 books and have published several scores of newspaper articles.

I’ve been married three times, but the third one is with the love of my life, Stella Holevas Parker.

We have been married 22 years. I have three lovely daughters. In my marriage with Stella I received the benefit of five step children. Three sons and two daughters. Their father passed away and I became their stepfather. They treat me as their natural born father. That gives me eight children.

In recent years I have been confronted with a serious set of infirmities. The Sunday before Thanksgiving I fell three times which involved my right leg. A boot was needed on my right leg along with a series of treatments.

Following this on New Year’s Eve I fell at the YMCA gym. I fell off of a seat and fell 3 feet onto the concrete floor on my back. This caused the fractured vertebrae.

This necessitated several days in the hospital.

All of these ailments have precipitated several questions in my mind about my future destiny. Do I live in life at near end or not?

of Inland Southern Region nland Empire Health Plan ernment agencies, medical sociReceiving organizations include: • Dignity Health • Hemet Global Medical Center (IEHP) has sourced and do- eties, associations and hospitals in • Allstar Health Providers • Illumination Foundation nated more than 221,000 Riverside and San Bernardino • Arrowhead Regional Medical • Inland Empire Autism Center • units of personal protective equip- counties during the COVID-19 Center Loma Linda University Health ment (PPE) supplies to local gov- pandemic.

• Community Health Association • Martha’s Village and Kitchen • Riverside County Medical Association • Riverside Department of Public Health and Emergency Operation Center • Riverside University Health System • SAC Health System • San Bernardino County Department of Public Health and Emergency Operation Center • San Bernardino County Medical Society To date, the plan has provided 53,000 disposable masks, 13,000 N95 masks, 50,000 surgical gowns, 70,000 isolation gowns, 80,000 boxes of gloves and 3,000 PHOTO IEHP containers of sanitizing wipes.

IEHP's Leadership team stands proudly before the health plan's first large shipment of PPE to be Recipients have been very thankdistributed to front-line providers in the Inland Empire. ful for the supplies. “Thank you,

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PPE units, supplies

In the book of Psalms, the Psalmist David referred to three score and ten years as our end of life. Yet in Genesis Chapter 6 verse 3 it refers to allotted years as being 120 years.

In addition to these thoughts I am plagued with the thought of which one of these ideas, brink of death or how many years do I have.

For instance, Henry Ward Beecher, is recorded as saying, “God asks no one if they will accept life. That is not our choice.

Our choice is what we make of the time we have.”

It seems to me the significance of this is the responsibility is ours.

In reflecting upon this issue there are two basic viewpoints that come to my attention. The first is, “The challenge of living is to be present in everything we do, from making bread to making love.”

The second one is from the book of Malachi Chapter 6 verse 8.

“God requires of us 3 things, exercise justice, cherish loyalty and to walk humbly with your God.” Obviously, these comments are very applicable for today.

From the New Testament come the provocative words…

Doc passed away before he could finish the article.

IEHP, for providing safety and protection,” said Loma Linda University President Richard Hart.

“IEHP’s gift for COVID-19 Clinical Care means critical medical supplies are present. Every time our healthcare providers don personal protective equipment— IEHP’s compassion becomes a reality. When a caregiver reaches for available hand sanitizer and gloves—IEHP’s gift makes a difference.”

IEHP’s Business Continuity and Facilities Teams have worked with receiving organizations to coordinate distributions by low-contact delivery or pick-up options.

“Supporting our community is part of our mission,” said IEHP Chief Executive Officer Jarrod McNaughton. “It was a necessary pivot to support our providers and community in the way that was needed. We are prepared to continue these efforts and stand with our partners as we fight COVID19, together.”

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List of closures, postponements due to COVID-19 Closed Facilities County of San Bernardino attractions closed until April 3: Big Bear Alpine Zoo at Moonridge County branch libraries County museums and historical sites County Regional Parks, including Calico Ghost Town Park and recreation district preschools in Big Bear and Joshua Tree The following senior and community centers (centers that conduct meal programs will make meals available via drive-thru): • Big Bear Senior Center • Bloomington Ayala Senior Center • Joshua Tree Community Center • Lucerne Valley Community Center • Wonder Valley Community Center Services for the following County departments and offices will be available only by phone and online. Offices will be closed to the public: • Agriculture/Weights & Measures • Assessor- Recorder-Clerk • AuditorController/Treasurer/Tax Collector • Child Support Services • Children's Network • Clerk of the Board of Supervisors • Community Development and Housing Agency • County Fire and Fire Marshal • District Attorney • Economic Development • Human Resources • Inland Counties Emergency Medical Agency (ICEMA) • Land Use Services, which includes Planning, Building and Safety, and Code Enforcement • Public Works, with the exception of lobby computer access to surveyor records • Purchasing • Registrar of Voters, with the ex-

ception of election observers by appointment only • Risk Management • Special Districts Water and Sanitation • Transitional Assistance • Veterans Affairs • Workforce Development, however, in-person appointments will be conducted only when necessary Animal Care and Control: Animal admission, adoption or redemption services will be provided on an appointment basis only, during standard working hours posted on ACC’s website.

Residents should call to schedule an appointment for Devore Animal Shelter at (909) 386-9820 or Big Bear Animal Shelter at (909) 866-4943.

The Housing Authority agency lobbies, property management offices will be closed to the public indefinitely. All non-urgent, nonemergency work orders and housing quality standards inspections will be suspended. Staff available via phone and email. Visit www.hacsb.com for updates.

City of San Bernardino community centers including the Center for Individual Development (CID) public counters, city libraries, recreational programming and non-essential services closed until May 3.

City of Colton has closed all community centers and library services indefinitely – all classes, programs, activities canceled. City Hall and Community Services Administration Office at the Gonzales Center will operate as normal at this time. City of Colton Development Services – by appointment only - contact (909) 370-5079; Customer Service Call Center Hours (909) 370-5555 Monday through Thursday: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm; City of Colton – Utility Emergency After Hours Service (909) 820-3987 Monday through Thursday: 6:00pm – 8:30 am; Thursday through Monday: 6:00 pm – 8:30 am.

City of Rialto closed all non-essential facilities to the public and canceled all city events, activities through end of May, including city facilities and department offices City Hall, Community Development, Finance/City Treasurer’s Office, Community Compliance, HR and Risk Management, Public Works, and Community Services but will remain open to provide services via phone, email and fax.

Closed facilities that will not be staffed – Tom Sawyer Swimming Pool, Grace Vargas Senior Center, Fitness & Aquatic Center, Community Center on Palm Ave. City of Redlands – all facility reservations for the City of Redlands, including all parks and sports fields, as well as the Redlands Community Center, Redlands Community Senior Center, Joslyn Senior Center, A.K. Smiley Public Library and the Contemporary Club have been canceled through the end of May. Redlands Skatepark, Redlands Dog Park and all sports courts, including tennis and pickle ball courts are closed. Basketball hoops have also been removed from all outdoor basketball courts at City parks.

until end of May

Arena to September 17, 2020

• Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) season • Ontario Impvov – all shows through the end of May • Ontario Reign season • Redlands Market Night and Farmers Market through end of May • Rialto Farmers Market Higher Education: UC Riverside – all classes will be delivered remotely for the entire spring quarter.

Loma Linda University - commencement cancelled.

Crafton Hills College, San Bernardino Valley College classes suspended March 22 – 28; remote and online education of most classes begin March 29 until further notice.

Chaffey College – Spring Break extended from March 17 – 27 and all classes canceled during that time. On March 30 nearly all San Manuel Casino closed classes will be taught online – please look for an email from your through May 31 instructors by March 27 with specific information on classes and Entertainment: Cinemark Theatres until further the next steps. notice.

K-12 school districts closed Harkins through the end of the year; disAMC tance learning.

Canceled Events/Programming

Postponements:

• National Orange Show events • County Vendor Exchange date through end of May TBD • Humane Society of S B Valley • Hispanic Lifestyle Latina Consuspends Saturday shot clinics ference 2020 postponed to June 2, until end of May 2020 • Lewis Family Playhouse until end of May

• IE 66ers season • LEAD Summit XI at Cal State San Bernardino postponed to September • Real ID card deadline TBD • Redlands Downtown Art Walk date TBD • San Bernardino State of the City date TBD • San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra May 2 concert TBD

Grocery Store Hours: • Albertsons 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.

• Aldi 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (may vary by location) • Cardenas 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.

• Costco 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

• Food 4 Less 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. (seniors 60 & older: 7 a.m. – 7:30 a.m., Monday, Wednesday, Friday) • Ralphs 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. (seniors 60 and over 7 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. daily) • Sam's Club 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

• Sprouts 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.

• Stater Bros. 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. (7 a.m. - 8 a.m. 65 and over) • Target 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.

• Trader Joe's 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

• Vons 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.

• Walmart Supercenters (and regular stores) 6 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

• Jeff Dunham at the Toyota

• LifeHouse Theater suspends performances, classes, rehearsals

Support our locally owned restaurants still o pen f or take out or de r s

Colton

San Bernardino

• Le Rendez-Vous Cafe (lrvcafe) 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. 201 E. Valley Blvd. 424-0355

• Alfredo’s (alredos-pizza-andpasta) 251 W. Base Line Rd. 8850218

• Flantastic (flantastic.inc) 183 East H St. 533-4520

• Amapola 1279 W. Base Line St. 884-7509

• House of Eggs (houseOfEggsColton) 182 E Valley 777-0127

• Celebrities Sports Grill (celebrities.sportsgrill) 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.127 W. 40th St. 882-2802

• Leno’s Rico Taco, 549 W Valley 825-9304 • Le Rendez-Vous Cafe (lrvcafe) 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. 201 E. Valley Blvd. 424-0355 • Nickelodeon 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.

1411 E. Washington St. 824-9602 • Pizzadilly (pizzadilly.dodgertown) 194 E Valley Blvd. 3700242 • Sumabi, 610 W Valley Blvd.

572-3377

• DJ’s Coffee Shop (djcoffeeshop) 265 E. 40th St. 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. 882-3917 • Mitla (mitla-café) Tuesday – Sunday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. 602 N Mt Vernon Ave. 888-0460 • Rosa Maria’s (RosaMarias) MF 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sat-Sun 9 a.m.

– 6 p.m. 4202 N. Sierra Way 8811731 • Two Guys (two-guys-pastapizza) 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. 2566 E. Highland Ave. 862-7700

• Viva La Boba (vivalaboba) 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. 455 W. 4th St. 5039080 Rialto • Brother’s Pizza 142 E. Foothill Blvd. 874-1987 • Burgermania 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

124 Foothill Blvd. 874-5171 • Chris’s Burgers 765 Foothill Blvd 875-5258 • Corky’s Kitchen & Bakery open 24 hours 2019 N. Riverside Ave. Ste 11 820-4400 • Cuca’s Mexican Food 10 a.m.

– 9 p.m. 119 Riverside Ave. 5620207 • Espinoza’s Family Restaurant 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. 1503 S. Riverside Ave. 875-8474 • Mary Stewart’s Southern Soul Food 10 a.m. 7 p.m. 215 E. Valley Blvd. 562-0162 • Sal & Son’s Pizza & Pasta 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. 2026 N. Riverside Ave. Ste. G 990-0292

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Office (909) 381-9898 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING On March 14, 2008, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) executed a tenyear Moving to Work (MTW) Agreement with the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino (HACSB) and in April 2016 that agreement was extended through 2028.

As a MTW agency, HACSB is provided with more flexibility and authorization to develop policies that are outside the limitations of certain HUD regulations in order to more successfully achieve its mission and program goals, and to enhance its ability to serve the needs of low-income families in San Bernardino County.

In continuing to develop its MTW program and address community and client needs, HACSB has prepared its Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 Annual MTW Plan. The Plan will be made available to the public for review for 30 days starting Friday, May 22, 2020, on HACSB's website a t http://www.hacsb.com/news -reports/mtw-plans-reportsfactsheets.

Notice is hereby given that HACSB will conduct two public hearings regarding the proposed Plan on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. and Thursday, June 18, 2020, at 2:00 p.m.

Both public hearings will be held online and by telephone as virtual meetings through Zoom. To participate in a virtual public hearing, please visit the Zoom website or call in using the information below.

Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. (PDT) To join online: Go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8 8392673648 - Enter Meeting ID: 883 9267 3648 To join by phone: - Dial: 1-669-900-6833 - Enter meeting ID: 883 9267 3648 Thursday, June 18, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. (PDT) To join online: Go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8 3567706585 - Enter meeting ID: 835 6770 6585 To join by phone: - Dial: 1-669-900-6833 - Enter meeting ID: 835 6770 6585 Instructions for joining an online meeting through Zoom are available at: https://support.zoom.us/hc/e n-us/articles/206618765Z o o m VideoTutorials?flash_digest =7e82b55704dea5980d0c6 ba820b0e2a961d917ec Accessibility features for Zoom online meetings are available at: https://zoom.us/accessibility If a citizen wishes to challenge the nature of the above action(s) in court he/she may be limited to raising only those issues he/she or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence mailed to the HACSB Administrative Office, ATTN: MTW Team, 715 E. Brier Drive, San Bernardino, CA 92408 prior to the close of the public comment period on June 22, 2020.

In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, HACSB will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities.

Please call (909) 890-0644 at least three days in advance if you require special accommodations.

HACSB offers language assistance free of charge.

For assistance with this document, please contact our office at (909) 890-0644.

HACSB ofrece asistencia idiomática gratis. Para ayuda con este documento, por favor llámenos al (909) 890-0644.

Equal Housing Opportunity.

CNS-3365899# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 5/21/20 E-8182

• RIALTO RECORD-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: Tuesday, June 2, 2020 to wit: YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 12 VOLV 4V4NC9TH1CN544666 WP67322 CA To be sold by: CERTIFIED TOWING, 1135 E STATE STREET, ONTARIO, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA 91761 (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-3365385# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 5/21/20 E-8180 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, June 4, 2020 to wit: YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 14 CHEV 1 G 1 PA 5 S G 5 E 7 3 3 3 2 5 5 8CZR670 CA 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-3365761# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 5/21/20 E-8181 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (SEC 6104, 6105 U.C.C.) Escrow No. SBL21916-LT143CGC Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller that a bulk sale is about to be made of the assets described below. The name(s) and business address(es) of the seller(s) are: WAHAB OIL INC., 2898 W. RIALTO AVE., SAN BERNARDINO (RIALTO AREA), CALIFORNIA 92376 The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: SAME As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the buyer are: The name(s) and business address(es) of the buyer(s) are: KHURANA FAMILY LLC, 7201 MIRACLE MILE, RIVERSIDE, CA 92506 The assets to be sold are described in general as: FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT, TRADE NAME, GOODWILL, TELEPHONE AND FAX NUMBERS, WEBSITE, SIGNS AND ADVERTISING MATERIALS, LOGOS, VENDOR LISTS, CUSTOMER LISTS, COMPUTER AND CUSTOMER SOFTWARE and which are located at: 2898 W. RIALTO AVENUE, SAN BERNARDINO (RIALTO AREA), CALIFORNIA 92376 The business name used by the Seller at that location is : RIALTO ARCO AM PM The anticipated date of the bulk sale is JULY 15, 2020 at the office of: LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY, 625 E. CARNEGIE DR #105, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408 This bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. If so subject, the name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY, 625 E. CARNEGIE DR #105, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408, and the last day for filing claims shall be JULY 14, 2020, which is the business day before the sale date specified above.

Dated: MAY 11, 2020 BUYER: KHURANA FAMILY LLC LA2526013-R PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD 5/21/2020 R-3069

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE BY AUCTION (SECS. 6105, 6108 U.C.C.) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named seller that a bulk sale by auction is about to be made of the assets described below.

The names and business addresses of the seller are: OMNI PACIFICA INC. 2824 N. LOCUST AVE. RIALTO, CA 92377 As listed by the seller, all other business names and addresses used by the seller within three years before the date such list was delivered or sent to the auctioneer are: NONE The assets to be sold are described in general as: MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT and are located at: 2824 N. LOCUST AVE., RIALTO, CA 92377 The name of the auctioneer is: TAUBER-ARONS, INC. / ANTHONY P. ARONS The auction will be held on JUNE 2, 2020 at 11:00 o'clock A.M., at 2824 N. LOCUST AVE., RIALTO, CA 92377.

Dated: May 18, 2020 S/ Anthony P. Arons CNS-3366889# RIALTO RECORD 5/21/20 R-3070 APN: 0264-382-12-0-000 T.S. No.: 2017-1103 Order No.:170027815 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/11/2013.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Will sell at a public auction sale to the highest bidder, payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the united states, by a cashier’s check drawn on a state of national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Eloise Johnson, an unmarried woman Duly Appointed Trustee: S.B.S. TRUST DEED NETWORK, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION Deed of Trust recorded 3/28/2013, as Instrument No. 2013-0126158 in book XX, page, XX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Bernardino County, California. Date of Sale:

6/8/2020 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: NEAR THE FRONT STEPS LEADING UP TO THE CITY OF CHINO CIVIC CENTER, 13220 CENTRAL AVENUE, CHINO, CA 91710 Amount of unpaid balance and other reasonable estimated charges: $71,752.07 Street Address or other common designation of real property:19595 Galway Street Rialto, CA 92377 A.P.N.:0264-382-12-0000. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above.

If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien.

If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call FOR SALES INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (855)9869342, or visit this Internet Web site www.superiordefault.com using the file number assigned to this case 2017-1103.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 5/4/2020. S.B.S. TRUST DEED NETWORK, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION. 31194 La Baya Drive, Suite 106, Westlake Village, California, 91362 (818)9914600. By: Colleen Irby, Trustee Sale Officer.

WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. (TS# 2017-1103 SDI-18490) PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD 05/14/20, 05/21/20, 05/28/20 R-3068

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