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n Wednesday, Feb. 7, the San Bernardino Police Department held its Promotional and Welcome Aboard Ceremony at the Sturges Center for the Arts. 14 new police offi-

students at Cal State

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After the official pinning of the badges, the entire group were sworn into their new positions by Police Chief Jarrod Burguan.

By Ricardo Tomboc

Angela Rye addresses

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cers were issued new police badges, many of who had their family members or friends pin them onto their uniforms during the event. In addition, promotions included nine officers to the rank of Detective, eight to Sergeant, two to Lieutenant, and 2 to

Captain.

Several civilian personnel were also promoted including one Forensic Specialist, two Dispatchers, and Two Community Service Officers. Ceremony, cont. on next page

Buddhist organization helps “stabili ze” lives i n San Ber nardino

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The Feldheym Central Library will be offering a Read Across America Story Time at 10:30 AM in the Bing Wong Auditorium at the Feldheym Central Library, 555 W. 6th Street in San Bernardino.

Special guests Mayor R. Carey Davis will be at the celebration to read to children. K9 Dozer and K9 Lupe, support dogs from the County DA’s office, will be on hand as well. This free program is open to the public.

“We are excited about this upcoming event with the city library,” said District Attorney Mike Ramos. “It gives our office the chance to interact with our young readers and focus on the importance of reading!”

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EA's Read Across America Day, which celebrates Dr. Seuss's birthday and the joys of reading, will be held on Thursday, March 1, 2018.

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A Tzu Chi Foundation volunteer helping carry a food basket for a resident at Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary School in San Bernardino on Monday, Feb. 19. The Taiwanese nonprofit has helped low income San Bernardino residents receive health support for over 20 years. By Anthony Victoria

uddhist organization Tzu Chi Foundation continues to provide San

Bernardino City Unified School District students and families in need with bags of fresh food and clothing. More than 300 people visited

Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary School on Tuesday, Feb. 19 to receive donations from the Taiwanese foundation. Tzu Chi, cont. on next page

National Education Association (NEA) launched the first NEA's Read Across America Day in 1998 as a way to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Seuss, by encouraging children to read and encouraging adults to spend time reading with their children. More than 45 million readers across the country, both young and old will be celebrating the annual Read Across America Day this year.

A child's ability to read has a direct effect on their future success. Reading with your child helps to increase their vocabulary and improves their reading fluency and comprehension.

Page A2 • February 22, 2018 • Inland Empire Community Newspapers • El Chicano After the official pinning of the badges, the entire group was sworn into their new positions by Police Chief Jarrod Burguan. Although, many of the officers may have been working in their new positions months earlier, the Promotional and Welcome Aboard Ceremony only occurs once a year.

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Forensic Specialist Daniella Valdez (left) and her mother Claudia Bravelton (right) pose for a moment before Claudia pins Daniella’s badge on her uniform. Ceremony

Lieutenant Richard Lawhead was one of the two promoted to Captain, and his father Les Lawhead stood next to him and pinned his new badge on his uniform. Lieutenant David Green was also promoted to Captain and his father, too, pinned his uniform.

Newly promoted Sergeant Von Verbanic shared a special moment with his mother-in-law Barbara

Saldana who was invited to pin his new badge on his uniform – it was a very emotional moment for Barbara as she shed tears of joy because this was a surprise to her.

Recently hired Forensic Specialist Daniella Valdez is in the process of beginning a new career as a Forensic Specialist/Crime Scene Investigator with the deDaniella had her partment. mother Claudia Bravelton pin her badge on her uniform.

This event was one of the largest Promotional and Welcome Aboard Ceremonies held in many years. Several city dignitaries attended the ceremony including Mayor Carey Davis, Councilpersons Virginia Marquez, John Valdivia, and Benito Barrios.

After the ceremony, those promoted and their family members gathered outside the Sturges Center to congratulate each other on their new positions. In one instance, a prayer circle of family members and friends assembled around newly promoted Sergeant John Echevarria; giving thanks to God and speaking words of encouragement for the future.

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Captain Richard Lawhead stands with his father, Les Lawhead, during the Promotional Ceremony.

The promotional ceremony and the pinning of the badges were made into a family affair several years ago. This allowed family members to not only witness the ceremony, but to take an active part in it as well.

Sergeant Von Verbanic invited his mother-in-law Barbara Saldana to pin his new Sergeant’s badge onto his uniform. This was a very emotional moment for Barbara who shed tears of joy, as this was a complete surprise to her.

Census Bureau, there needs to be as much support as necessary to help young students and their families achieve success.

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After the ceremony, those promoted and their family members gathered outside the Sturges Center to congratulate each other on their new positions. Pictured are family and friends of newly promoted Sgt. John Echevarria in a prayer circle giving thanks to God and speaking words of encouragement for the future. Tzu Chi

Residents who need food and clothing are always welcome at monthly food distribution events, Tzu Chi Spokesperson Andrew Lin said.

“But our organization’s long term goal is to help these families have stable lives,” Lin said.

“We’re thinking about working more on a case-by-case basis to help people look for jobs,” said Lin. “And we’re going to need all the help. We can’t do it alone.”

Juanita Blakely Elementary School Principal Ramon Velasco said the school has the most foster and homeless children within the district. Tzu Chi’s presence in their community is a “huge help” for struggling families.

“It’s awesome to see families receive items they don’t have,” said

Velasco. “We’re very thankful for their support.”

Maria Flores, who has three girls attending Juanita Jones, appreciated the overall support of the community.

“We’re definitely grateful for this,” she said. “For the school to inform us about the services [Tzu Chi] provides shows they want to help us.”

The next food distributions will be taking place on March 18 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Indian Springs High School, and on March 19 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary School.

Tzu Chi has thoroughly analyzed the needs of struggling students and their families by observing economic trends, resident income levels, and poverty statistics. The nonprofit organization has helped address the needs of San Bernardino residents since 1994.

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The Tzu-Chi Foundation helps organize free food giveaways to provide servings of fresh fruits and vegetables (like those in the photograph), rice, beans, and other produce to the community.

Lin said his organization has helped feed over 16,000 people and 4,000 families in the San Bernardino area in the year or so since they’ve launched the food pantry.

In an area where close to 20 percent of the population lives in poverty, as reported by the U.S.

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Several women sorting through clothes during the Tzu Chi Foundation’s Food Pantry and Clothing Drive event at Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary School in San Bernardino on February 19.

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19; April 2, 9, and 16 - AARP Tax Aide will provide free tax preparation from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to all seniors by appointment only at the Joslyn Center, 21 Grant Street, Redlands. For information and to make an appointment call 909.798.7550.

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Workshops:

Saturday, February 24 - the Inland Empire Resource Conservation District presents Sustainable Landscapes from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at California State University, San Bernardino, 5500 University Parkway. Keynote speaker Janet Hartin will help you save water and beautify your traditional landscape to a more sustainable drought-resistant landscape. There is a plant giveaway at the end of the presentation. Participants should RSVP to ensure appropriate amount of giveaways and to receive a code for free parking. Please ask for the location of the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation Demonstration Garden. RSVP to jcastillo@iercd.org or call: 909.799.7407. Sunday, February 25 - Loma Linda University Health San Manuel Gateway College Facility, 290 South G Street, presents Plant Your Future from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. This free and family friendly event features health talks, a free cooking demonstration, food vendors and more. Topics include: Learn more about the correlation of diabetes and nutrition; easy, practical ways to apply plant-based practices into an everyday lifestyle; and recipes to try at home. February, 26; March 5, 12 and

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Diversity and Inclusion: The Influence of African-American Art in Southern California. This free admission exhibit highlights the diversity of artistic styles and visions of regional artists and the influence of the raw and expressive beauty of the African American experience. An Exhibit Reception and Artist Talk will be held on Saturday, January 27 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. For information call: 909.395.2510.

Now to March 4 - the Riverside Art Museum (RAM) presents Chicano artist Rogelio Gutierrez l Una Noche Chicano: Novelas, Peliculas, Chocolate y Avena. Although this exhibition is laced with Mexican/Chicano symbolism and imagery like frijol pots, huaraches, and the Virgin de Guadalupe, Gutierrez’s work points to the similarities that people from this country share Theatre: as they establish a place they call home. RAM is located at 3425 MisSaturday, February 24 to sion In Ave, Riverside. For informaMarch 25 - LifeHouse Theater, tion call: 951.684.7111 or 1135 Church Street, Redlands, pres- info@riversideartmuseum.org. ents the musical “The Snow Queen: A Frozen Fairytale”. PerNow to March 4 - the Ontario formances of the classic Hans Museum of History & Art, 225 S. Christian Andersen Story are Fri- Euclid Ave, presents Lunar New day’s at 7:30 p.m. Saturdays at 2:15 Year: Blossoms of Spring exhibit p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at showcasing Chinese calligraphy 2:15 p.m. tickets may be purchased and brush painting of the multiethby calling 909.335.3037 or online at nic group Sea of Ink Society in box office.lifehousetheater.com. honor of the Lunar New Year, a celebration of life. The exhibit is cuExhibits: rated by Shantien Tom Chow. There will also be a workshop on Chinese Now - May 19 - the Robert and Calligraphy on Saturday, February Frances Fullerton Museum of Art ( 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. RAFFMA) at Cal State San and from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. ReserBernardino presents “All Too vations are required for this free Human: The Art of Mark Strick- workshop as space is limited. For land”. The exhibit will feature emo- information call: 909.395.2510 or tional and moving artwork email: museuminfo@ontarioca.gov highlighting Strickland’s longtime or visit: www.ontarioca.gov/muexploration of the human condition. seum. In conjunction with the exhibition, an Artist Talk is slated for Thursday, Now - December 11, 2018 - the April 19 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and California State University San will include a mix of music, discus- Bernardino Anthropology presents sion and live painting. For informa- “InlDignity” an exhibit aimed at tion call 909.537.3373 or email exploring and dismantling intolersmaclean@csusb.edu. ance through the experiences of Inland Empire residents. In/Dignity Now to Sunday, February 25 - takes its title from a double entendre the Ontario Museum of History & simultaneously reading as a single Art, 225 S. Euclid Ave., presents word - indignity - and two separate February, 28; March 7, 14, 21 and 28; April 4 and 11 - AARP Tax Aide will provide free tax preparation to all seniors by appointment only from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Redlands Community Center, 111 W. Lugonia. For information and to make an appointment call: 909.798.7579.

words - in dignity. These two meanings capture precisely what the exhibit examines: experiences with oppression, discrimination, bigotry, exclusion, stigma, and prejudice, and simultaneously the pride and self-respect that is necessary for everyone facing injustice. The Museum is located in the university’s College of Social and Behavioral Sciences building’s third floor, room SB-306. The Museum is open 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. For information and to arrange tours call the museum director at 909.537.5505 or visit: https://csbs.csusb.edu/anthropolgymuseum. Admission is free, parking is $6.00.

Now to December 30, 2018 - the Riverside Art Museum, 3425 Mission Inn Ave, presents Jaime Guerrero l Contemporary Relics: A Tribute to the Makers. This exhibit by glass sculptor gives museum visitors a glimpse into early Mesoamerican life and art. This exhibit is part of The Cheech @RAM series of exhibits leading to the opening of The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Arts, Culture & Industry In 2020. For information v i s i t : www.RiversideArtMuseum.org. Save the Date:

Friday, February 23 - San Bernardino Generation Now (SBGN) presents Spirits & Arts, an evening of creativity and social connection from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Garcia Center for the Arts, 536 West 11th Street. Attendees will be guided by a local artist. No previous experience is needed other than a positive attitude and a willingness to have fun. Fee includes painting supplies, canvas and apron. Because wine is available for purchase attendees must be 18 and over. All will be asked for ID. Tickets available thru Eventbrite.

Sunday, February 24 - the Friends of the San Bernardino Public Library will hold a used Book Sale in The Friends Room at the Norman F. Feldheym Central Library, 555 W. 6th Street from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. Entrance for this sale is at the rear of the library near the loading dock.

Saturday, February 24 - PoetrIE presents Sin Filtro: Reading & Conversation featuring readings by Elisa Grajeda-Urmston, artist/musician/poet, author of Sound Check, and by Romaine Washington, author of the collection of poems Sirens in Her Belly. This event is from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

at the Garcia Center for the Arts, 536 W. 11th Street, San Bernardino. A poetry workshop will also be held from 5:00 to 5:50 with Romaine Washington. It is free but limited to the first 15 attendees. For information visit: poetriepoetrie.org or email: infoopoetrie@gmail.com.

Saturday, February 24 - the 50th Annual Black History Parade and Expo: “Our Legacy” at 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The parade starts at the corner of Summit and Citrus Ave. and will travel to Sierra Lakes Parkway where the E.P.O. is situated. The public is invited to enjoy the only Black History Parade in the county featuring marching bands, drill teams, music, food, Kid Zone, vendors and more. For information visit: www.blackawarenessparade.webs.com.

Wednesday, February 27 - the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra presents “Fine Arts Lunch Breaks” at the Feldheym Central Library, 555 W. 6th Street, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fine Arts Lunch Breaks are made possible through a grant from the Irvine Foundation. For information call: 909.381.8238 or visit: www.sbpl.org.

Saturday, March 3 - the Annual State of Women event will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 1552 Alder Ave., Rialto. This National Women’s History Event is entitled Nevertheless She Persisted: Honoring Women Who Fight All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Join Rialto Mayor Deborah Robertson in recognizing and celebrating dynamic women who represent the community. The program includes the awarding of the 2018 Jews Award, vendors, food and basket raffles. For information call the Rialto City Clerk’s office: 909.820.2519 or visit WomensEvent@rialtoca.gov. Favorite Quote: “Never be limited by other people’s limited imagination.” - Dr. Mae C. Jemison, first African-American female astronaut

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Reducing mass shootings will require all Americans to take action

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the tower at the University of Texas, 1,077 people have been killed in over 90 mass shootings in the U.S. Of those people, 176 were children. In those incidents there were 292 guns used--167 of which were obtained legally and 49 illegally. Approximately 150 shooters utilized those guns in their mayhem.

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e had our most recent mass shooting last week when 19-yearold Nikolas Cruz shot and killed 17 people at Douglas Stoneman High School in Florida.

As with many tragic incidents people came together for a show of solidarity, mainly by sending prayers and holding vigils to honor victims.

And again in the midst of another tragedy there is a debate about whether we should get rid of guns or not.

The conversation around gun control is obviously not a black and white issue. It's easy to point the finger at the NRA member, the conservative politician, or the ardent constitutionalist. But have we accomplished anything by doing so? Instead, we’ve thrown away opportunities to make critical changes to our nation’s gun laws. Unfortunately, trivial arguments have only resulted in more death for innocent people.

Before we attempt to seize firearms and find others to blame, we must all come together to call for common sense restrictions that will ensure guns don’t fall into the wrong hands. Both the left and right need to look beyond partisanship to save the moral fiber of our nation. Since 1966, the year Charles Whitman killed 16 people from

The aforementioned data provided by the Gun Violence Archive should be staggering, no matter what political viewpoints you hold. Nonetheless, both devout second amendment followers and gun control advocates need to confront some inconvenient truths.

The United States currently has an estimated 270 million to 310 million guns in circulation. That's nearly one firearm per American (U.S. population is currently at 320 million). A few guns for sport or protection is of course a constitutional right. But as we've witnessed here in San Bernardino and with other incidents, many shooting perpetrators have created stockpiles and re-assembled guns to make them “deadlier.”

Despite some examples of swift gun control (Australia has not had any mass shootings since they implemented gun control measures in 1996), it doesn't mean such policies will work here in the U.S. Mass shootings in nations like Australia and the United Kingdom are a rarity. Moreover, limiting an individual’s right to bear arms may invite more physical confrontation, as opposed to preventing it.

Resolving the issue of mass shootings evidently will require a long term approach--one that will take many months and years of conversation and action. Reducing mass shootings will come from identifying people with mental illness or individuals suffering through social distress. It will come from law enforcement agencies doing their due diligence and vetting individuals with suspicious activity. It will come from politicians on both sides of the aisle doing the right thing for their constituents.

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Winston Churchill’s Darkest Hour

By Dr. Paul Kengor

ast Saturday I dropped off my two oldest sons and their friend at the theatre. I planned to kill a couple of hours at the bookstore, on my laptop, at a coffee shop, whatever. When I got out of the car the balmy twodegree temperature in Pittsburgh prompted second thoughts. Instead, I strolled into the theater complex, looked around, and saw a poster for “Darkest Hour.” I vaguely knew it was a movie about Winston Churchill. I bought a ticket and went in.

I was hooked from the opening scene: a grim, dank, colorless House of Commons, nothing like the fun and festive place you see when you click on C-SPAN on Sunday night to watch “Question Time” with the prime minister. This was interrogation time with the prime minister, with Neville Chamberlain in the dock on May 9, 1940, while Labour Party opposition leader, Clement Attlee, barked at him for his failed accommodation of Adolph Hitler.

Attlee, of course, would one day go on to nationalize everything his Fabian socialists could get their covetous government hands on, and Churchill in this film nicely refers to him as “that wolf in sheep’s clothing, Attlee.” At this moment, however, Attlee was spot-on. Chamberlain had fully earned the evisceration.

It’s after this opening that we see Winston Churchill for the first time—instantly riveting because of the incredible performance by the leading man. I had walked into this movie cold (literally), with no clue of the actors, the writer, the directors, the producers. Not until the credits did I find out who

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played Churchill. It was Gary Oldman. I would have never guessed it. Oldman was flatly amazing.

There are plenty such kudos to go around for this film. Among the characters and those who played them: Churchill’s wife (Kristin Scott Thomas), Anthony Eden (Samuel West), Neville Chamberlain (Ronald Pickup), Viscount Halifax (Stephen Dillane), King George VI (Ben Mendelsohn), and the young woman (Lily James) who had the lead female role as Churchill’s secretary/typist. The writer was Anthony McCarten, whose script was superb.

McCarten and director Joe Wright delivered so many fine scenes, from the tragedy at Calais to the capitulation of France. As to the latter, in one painful exchange Churchill asks French Prime Minister Paul Reynaud incredulously, “Tell me how you plan to counterattack.” To Churchill’s horror, the leader of France responds: “There is no plan.” Reynaud and one of his lackeys sniff at the Brits for being so “delusional.” Churchill is less delusional than aghast. “France must be saved!” he insists. That, unfortunately, was not the French plan. “Darkest Hour” depicts all of this so beautifully and so, well, visually, which history books and news reels cannot or could not do.

But above all, the takeaway from this film—and from the Churchill experience—is an enduring historical-moral lesson: you cannot negotiate a just peace with a brutal aggressor. Savages are not appeased. This is poignantly captured when Churchill snaps at Viscount Halifax and Neville Chamberlain: “You cannot reason with a tiger when your head is in his mouth!”

What makes that moment and this overall film so valuable is the paramount fact that Churchill is shouting at Halifax and at Chamberlain, both Conservatives, both looking to negotiate “peace in our time” with Hitler, and neither of which had quietly disappeared when Churchill took the helm on May 10, 1940. We tend to have a nice, tidy, black-and-white view of what happened in Britain when Chamberlain stepped aside. We assume that Chamberlain vanished and then Churchill vanquished; there was hence an immediate change in tone, policy,

direction, vision.

This film, however, shows what really occurred, namely: Chamberlain and Halifax became part of Churchill’s official War Cabinet and remained tacit leaders of the Conservative Party, while the disrespected Churchill was merely a compromise prime minister leading a precarious coalition government in which the Labour Party accepted him more than his own Conservative Party had. Thus, Churchill still had to deal with intense pressure to settle with Hitler, as Chamberlain and Halifax pushed him relentlessly to “negotiate terms” with the Nazis—with Benito Mussolini their recommended splendid mediator. It was a lousy situation for Churchill, who faced a possible vote of no confidence if he couldn’t keep Chamberlain and Halifax on the reservation.

That ugly internal battle, which is the core of the movie, went on for an extraordinarily decisive month of May 1940, when Churchill soul-searched, struggled, lost sleep, drank, nearly wobbled, and Britain could have caved. Ultimately, Britain stood strong because Churchill—in his courage—refused to stick his head near the mouth of the tiger. Churchill said “Never!” to the Fuhrer. That course both inspired his people and had been inspired by his people. And the rest is history.

Churchill’s “Darkest Hour” was, in truth, a series of dark hours that lasted two or three weeks in May 1940, when Western civilization hung in the balance. He was severely tested. He responded with bouts of confidence and doubt, turmoil and inspiration, cigars and (lots of) alcohol—as Oldman shows so vividly. Ultimately, mercifully, he persevered. This powerful film portrays what he was up against and how he prevailed—a rousing lesson from the time and for the ages. —Dr. Paul Kengor is professor of political science and executive director of The Center for Vision & Values at Grove City College. His latest book (April 2017) is A Pope and a President: John Paul II, Ronald Reagan, and the Extraordinary Untold Story of the 20th Century. He is also the author of 11 Principles of a Reagan Conservative.

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Wor ds to L ive By: Chang ing ou r vi ew s ta kes trai ning, le ar ni ng, l ev ity 25 cents a piece. Foreman bought two and later sold one for double the cost. Within a year he had a wagon selling apples. Within two years he owned a store. Within five years he was a millionaire.

Dr. Bill Abersold

’ve been telling the following story for several years. However, I’ve never known its source. Never knew who wrote it.

Recently I learned the answer. It was published in 1936 and was written by the great British writer, W. Somerset Maugham. The story is called “The Verger.” A verger was like a janitor who took care of the inside of a church. They were poorly paid and lowest on the social scale. In this story, Mr. Foreman-a wealthy tycoon-is asked: “And you amassed a fortune and built up this important business without being able to read or write?” Then comes the kicker. “Think what you would be now if you had been able to?”

The background of the story is most interesting. As a verger (janitor) at St. Peter’s Neville Square, he was fired because he couldn’t read or write. Mr. Foreman leaves very depressed. Outside the church was a boy selling apples,

he Community Foundation which serves Inland Southern California (Riverside and San Bernardino Counties) is now accepting schol-

Back to Mr. Foreman. When asked the above question, he said, “I’d still be a verger (janitor) at the church. Harvey Mackay in his best seller, “We Got Fired,” states the moral of the story. Not that it pays to be illiterate, but that it pays, “not to let certain skills trap you into dead-end situations.”

These words are not a defense for ignorance, but a reminder that education is not always the answer. Sam Walton quit Wheaton School of Finance; Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft, is a college dropout-from Harvard.

Pierce Brosnan, Hilary Swank, Peter Jennings, Sean Connery, Sir Richard Branson (founder of Virgin Atlantic Airways,) Sir Peter Ustinov were all dropouts from high school.

I like Mackay’s final admonition. “Education may get you out of the gutter, it’s only relevant knowledge that can lift you off the sidewalk.”

Seeing eye dogs have been a part of our culture for many years. Hazel Hurst was one of the original founders of the movement at the beginning of the 20th century.

and the breed of dogs that were preferred.

Finally, she was asked, “What is the most difficult thing for the dogs to learn?” Her answer amazed everyone. She said, “To get the dogs to look at life from the eye-level of a six-foot man or a five-foot woman.”

The explanation she gave is a parable for life. “Dogs naturally have their eyes and nose to the ground. They sniff and look at life from a one-foot level. If they are to help a blind person, they must raise the level of their horizon.” It takes a lot of training to get the dogs to change their view of life. Not unlike people. Changing our views from fear to faith; from despair to hope; from pessimism to optimism; from suspicion to trust; and from selfishness to selflessness. Raising our horizon.

It takes a lot of training and a lot of learning. A bit of levity is needed, and the following story always amuses me. It’s called the Pope and the Rabbi. Several centuries ago, the Pope decreed that all the Jews had to convert or leave Italy. There was a huge outcry from the Jewish community, so the Pope offered a deal. He would have a religious debate with the leader of the Jewish community.

On the chosen day, the Pope and Rabbi Moishe sat opposite each other for a full minute. The Pope raised his hand and showed three fingers. Rabbi Moishe looked back and raised one finger. Next the Pope waved his finger around his head. Rabbi Moishe pointed to the ground. The Pope then brought out a communion wafer and a chalice of wine. Rabbi Moishe pulled out an apple. With that, the Pope stood up and declared that he was beaten, that Rabbi Moishe was clever, and that the Jews could stay.

On one occasion she was asked about the training techniques used to train the dogs: the behavior patterns that were used, the various commands that were necessary,

If the Jews won, they could stay in Italy. If the Pope won, they would have to leave. The Jewish people met and picked an aged but wise Rabbi, Moishe, to represent them in the debate. Since Moishe spoke no Italian and the Pope

Later, the Cardinals met with the Pope, asking what had happened. The Pope said, “First, I held up three fingers to represent the Holy Trinity. He responded by holding up one finger to say there is still only one God common to both our

arship applications from collegebound students for multiple scholarship programs. Last year, the same scholarship programs awarded over $2.1 million in sup-

port to deserving students in the Inland region. The scholarship programs are: Altura Credit Union Foundation Scholarship for students in River-

side County; Reggie Edmond II Scholarship for students graduating from a school within the Riverside Unified School District; James Buchner Memorial Scholarship for Hispanic/Latino students attending Cathedral High School; Desert Outreach Foundation Scholarship for students who reside in the Coachella Valley pursuing an undergraduate/graduate degree; Pavement Recycling, Inc. Scholarship for students in the city of Riverside and neighboring cities; Riverside Construction Company/Harmon-Lounsbury

beliefs. Then, I waved my finger to show that God was all around us. He responded by pointing to the ground to show that God was also right here with us. I pulled out the wine and wafer to show that God absolves us from our sins. He pulled out an apple to remind me of the original sin. He had me beaten and I could not continue.” Meanwhile the Jewish community gathered around Rabbi Moishe. “What happened?” they asked. “Well,” said Moishe, “first, he said to me that we had three days to get out of Italy, so I said, ‘Up yours!’ Then he tells me that the whole country would be cleared of Jews and I said, ‘We’re staying right here.’” “And then what?” asked a woman. “Who knows?” said Moishe. “He took out his lunch so I took out mine.” Amen. Selah. So be it.

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Caden’s Cor ner Baseb all is bac k! Knowing that, let’s get into some predictions for the 2018 season.

spoke no Yiddish, they all agreed that it would be a silent debate.

t is that time of year again… Spring Training! Players are starting to report to their teams! With many off season moves, there is a lot to look forward to this season for all teams.

We start over the AL with defending champs, the Astros. After Justin Verlander predicted the Astros “ran the American League” the controversy began. While the Astros are looking to shape up nicely, there are some teams threatening to dethrone them.

The first, the New York Yankees. The bombers have power everywhere with top home run hitters in Gincarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge. They also continue to have their elite pitching rotation and seem to be the favorites going in. The second team may be a surprise, but it is our local team, the Angels! With the exciting addi-

tion of Shohei Ohtani, the Angels have a Babe Ruth-like versatile player that will pitch and hit DH. If the international start proves himself along with former MVP (and CadenCenter guest!) Mike Trout, this could be a deadly com- Scholarship for Riverside students bination! (high school seniors and first year college) studying engineering, Now, the National League, where it is pretty clear how will particularly in the area of contake charge, the Dodgers. After struction or civil engineering; falling in the World Series, they Elizabeth C. and Jack B. Clarke. are back and ready to play ball. With their rivals such as the Gi- Sr. Endowed Scholarship Fund for ants and Pirates left weak, the African-American or door is wide open for a possible Hispanic/Latino students residing return trip to the World Series. in Riverside and San Bernardino; Those are your predictions for Ruth Schroff Scholarship Fund for this year’s MLB season. Now, let or us sit back, relax and enjoy the African-American show… Hispanic/Latino students residing

in Riverside or San Bernardino Counties; Dr. Barnett and Eleanor Jean Grier Advised Scholarship Fund for underrepresented and disadvantages students in Riverside; Rosemarie Cionni-Mary Pastore Educational Trust Scholarship for students who graduated from Elsinore High School, and Castro/Falk Scholarship Fund of the Coachella Valley for students who are current or former residents of the Coachella Valley area of Riverside County. For a full description of each of the scholarship programs, and to

determine eligibility and apply, please view the Scholarship Schedule on the Foundation’s website. Each Scholarship Program has its own application deadline.

Deadlines range from March 12 through May 1. Please contact Denisha Shackelford, Scholarship Coordinator at 951-241-7777 for additional questions on any of the scholarship programs.

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Depor ted veterans continue to str uggle on other side of border many of them struggle with poverty and substance addiction.

Hector Barajas, who founded the Deported Veterans Support House in 2013, said the “bunker” has become a resource center for exiled veterans that are in need of support. Barajas’ own experience with deportation--living on the streets in Tijuana--compelled him to help fellow veterans who were grappling with internal issues.

“There was a necessity,” said Barajas, who served in the U.S. Army. “We help [veterans] with VA benefits, we connect with ACLU attorneys, and we work with legislators to resolve issues.”

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Andy de Leon, 72, immigrated with his family from Mexico to the Central Valley when he was 12 years old. He enlisted in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War--serving for 12 years. Depression led de Leon to a life of drugs and incarceration, which evidently resulted in his deportation from the U.S. Hundreds of thousands of people living in Tijuana, Mexico today were deported at some time by the U.S. government. However, according to U.S. Army veteran Hector Barajas, who runs the Deported Veterans Support House, there is no agency that keeps track of how many deported veterans there are. By Anthony Victoria

TIJUANA, Mexico--A clean cut U.S. Marine stood alongside fellow veterans at the Deported Veterans Support House last December to welcome a recent delegation of state and federal legislators.

Jose Luis Alvarez, with his perfect English and stoic physical presence, appears as American as any proud veteran. Except, he’s not. He’s a Mexican national whose world was turned upside down a month ago when he was given deportation orders. Alvarez, 45, a former U.S. Marine was charged with a felony by

Los Angeles County prosecutors. After being told he would be given a deal, Alvarez claims he was forced to leave the country.

“We did everything we could, and I still got deported,” expressed Alvarez. “I have a wife and a 3-year-old son back home. It’s hitting them real hard.”

Like Alvarez, who migrated to the U.S. with his family from Michoacan, Mexico in 1975, other veterans have left behind livelihoods on the other side of the border due to deportation. They’ve been convicted of crimes--mostly nonviolent--and have served time in prison. Once they complete their sentences, they are sent to border towns like Tijuana, where

Barajas believes a lot of progress has been made in recent years. There is more media exposure, an array of support from state and federal legislators (some deported veterans have been pardoned by Gov. Jerry Brown), and there is more access to medical care. Barajas is awaiting a naturalization hearing that may see him return to the U.S.

Nonetheless, deported veterans continue to lack access to legal resources, struggle with drug and alcohol abuse, and renewed Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

“One of the hardest things for these veterans is being away from their families,” Barajas said. “It’s hard for them to find housing and it’s hard to find access to medical health care. They’re facing renewed traumatic events--being incarcerated, facing deportation, finding a place to live, and getting clean and sober. It just amplifies their stress.”

California lawmakers introduced Assembly Bill 386--legislation that intends to help pay for legal fees for deported veterans that were previously stationed in the state or have children attending California schools.

Assemblywoman Eloise Reyes (D-Grand Terrace), Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher

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Assemblywoman Eloise Gomez reyes (D-Grand Terrace), Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher (D-San Diego), U.S. Rep. Mark Takano (D-Riverside), the League of United Latin American Citizens, and U.S. born veterans visited the Deported Veterans Support House on Dec. 27, 2017 to learn more about the experiences of the deported veterans. They took a tour of the center and listened to veterans’ testimonies. “What started off as just a request from the Veterans Advisory group wanting to come to support turned into quite a delegation,” said Reyes. “These veterans served our country honorably.” Reyes is seen here speaking to deported veteran Felix Peralta Jr. (D-San Diego), U.S. Rep. Mark Takano (D-Riverside), the League of United Latin American Citizens, and U.S. born veterans visited the bunker on Dec. 27, 2017 to learn more about the experiences of the deported veterans. They took a tour of the center and listened to veterans’ testimonies.

“What started off as just a request from the Veterans Advisory group wanting to come to support turned into quite a delegation,” said Reyes. “These veterans served our country honorably. They put their life on the line. We are here because we want to see what we could do. We want to be sure that we find a way to one day say, ‘Welcome Home.’” Felix Peralta Jr. served in the U.S. Army in the early 1980s and was honorably discharged. He

was arrested in 1998 for aggravated assault and served three years in prison. He unsuccessfully fought against his deportation and was sent back to Sinaloa, Mexico in 2001.

Peralta admitted he held animosity against the U.S., which resulted in his “downward spiral” into substance abuse. His frustration was amplified when he learned his father passed away and his daughter committed suicide.

“It’s hard to adapt to this life,” said Peralta. “I was living in the streets until I ran into another veteran that brought me to this place. Now I’m doing this rehab, which provides me with my own psychologist to deal with my deportation and my daughter’s death. But life is very difficult here.”

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The veterans of the Deported Veterans Support House, seen here with Libreria del Pueblo Executive Director and veteran Danny Morales (far left), League of United Latin American Citizens of Riverside representative ignacio romero, and Heroes Warehouse representative Glenn Loveless iii.

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Angela Rye: ‘Lives depend on taking back power’ Rye urged students to turn the concept of power on its head and reclaim it for unity.

“Now more than ever we have to reclaim our power because it’s being used for bad,” she said. “We have to take our power back because our lives depend on it.” In addition to Angela Rye’s keynote speech, several workshops were held throughout the day to discuss the importance of lobbying, how to be become an activist, how to become inclusive,

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Cal State San Bernardino Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Brian Haynes said those issues relating to immigration, criminal justice, and education affect a large number of students on campus. He urges students to speak up about subjects they are passionate about. “Everyone in this room has a voice,” Haynes said. “And we encourage you to be heard across campus, across the community, the state, our nation, and the world.”

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CNN Political Commentator and Correspondent Angela Rye told Cal State San Bernardino students during the Social Justice Summit on February 17 that, “Activism is not optional. Stop asking, start demanding. Don't let anyone in your vicinity with power to oppress." and understand the importance of By Anthony Victoria having the ability to achieve purolitical Commentator and pose,” she told the crowd. “We’ve News Correspondent An- been conditioned in our minds, gela Rye spoke to Cal black and brown people, to not State San Bernardino student or- trust each other because we ‘steal’, ganizers last Saturday about the because we’re ‘hustlers.’ That importance of “staying conscious” could be further from the truth.” Rye believes current criminal in the midst of political turmoil. Rye, who makes television ap- justice and immigration policy is pearances on CNN, told over a designed to undo the tenets of civil hundred students that attended the rights in the United States. “They’re trying to undo the secSocial Justice Summit at the university that they could use the con- ond frontier of this civil rights cept of power to do good for their agenda because they think if you take the power, you’re going to communities. “It’s very important for us to feel use it to oppress them,” Rye said.

and how to maintain a balanced lifestyle. Several student activists also provided testimony about how they have overcome obstacles to empower themselves and others. “As immigrants we are resilient,” said fourth year student Estefania Esparza, who recently became a legal permanent resident. “Now more than ever it is important that we share the hardships we endure and fight for the human rights of our brothers and sisters.”

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University of La Verne Education Professor Gyasmine George-Williams speaking to students about student activism and self-care during the Social Justice Summit at Cal State San Bernardino on February 17, 2018.

SB Valley College Foundation receives $25,000 Auto/Diesel grant from SoCalGas

he San Bernardino Valley College Foundation has been named one of 42 non-profit recipients of the 2018 Environmental Champions Grant presented by Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas). The $25,000 grant will support San Bernardino Valley College’s (SBVC) Automotive and Heavy/Medium Duty (Diesel) departments.

SoCalGas’ Environmental Champions Initiative supports organizations advancing innovative environmental projects. Specifically, those contributing toward growth in clean water, clean air, and clean energy, with a special emphasis on underserved communities. The Initiative has awarded

more than $1.5 million since its 2015 inception.

“This will allow students to gain hands-on experience with stateof-the-art equipment,” said Albert Maniaol, SBVC Dean of Applied Technology, Transportation, & Culinary Arts. “The partnership between SBVC and SoCalGas is a win-win for students and our community.”

SBVC’s Automotive and Diesel departments strive to maintain cutting-edge curriculum and equipment to support a cleaner future. As transportation remains the largest producer of greenhouse gas emissions in California, the demand for a trained workforce in cleaner fuel and engines is evi-

dent.

Grant funds will be used to purchase the equipment necessary to expand the compressed natural gas, electric, and hybrid heavyduty engine repair training program. The program aims to equip students with the skills they need in a continuously-evolving, highly technical field.

“The SBVC Foundation is proud to represent innovative programs that pave the way to a better future,” said SBVC Director of Development and Community Relations Karen Childers. “We are very grateful to SoCalGas for their support.”

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Students receive hands-on training in diesel engine repair at San Bernardino Valley College.

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Gir l Scouts explore career s in transpor tation tive developed by the Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Alumni Network provides experiences for middle school girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Education and Math) related businesses throughout Southern California. WTS-IE and its Transportation YOU Committee created a partnership with the Girl Scouts to expand opportunities for girls in the program. “It is more important now than

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ever to expose younger girls to careers in STEM. They are thirsty for knowledge about potential careers in transportation and other STEM fields.” said Lisa Reece, Vice President, HDR and WTS-IE Chapter Advisor. “WTS-IE and the Girl Scouts’ mission is simple… “work together to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.”

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Girl scouts of san Gorgonio had the opportunity to visit the san Bernardino transit center where omnitrans provided a tour of the facility and demonstration of how to ride the train.

omen’s Transportation Seminar of Inland Empire (WTS-IE), one of fifty local chapters worldwide and with more than 200 members throughout the region, joined the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Omnitrans and (SBCTA), Metrolink to host a visit with 100 Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio from throughout the Inland Empire on

Feb. 13.

The day long visit began at the San Bernardino Transit Center where Omnitrans provided a tour of the facility and demonstration of how to ride the train. The group then boarded the train for a short ride to the Sante Fe Depot.

SBCTA and the Rail Museum shared information about the his-

tory of the Colton Crossing and the importance of the transportation network. The group also participated in hands-on activities to stimulate their imaginations about what the future of transportation may look like and learned from women in transportation about the kinds of careers the Girl Scouts may pursue in their future. The Classroom to Career initia-

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Girl scouts boarded the train from the transit center for a short ride to the santa Fe Depot where they participated in hands-on activities such as building highways.

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NOTICE INVITING BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Bernardino City Unified School District (“DISTRICT”) invites sealed bids for Bid No. F18-06 Richardson Snack Shack HVAC Replacement . 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 Sturges Center for the Fine Arts located at 780 North E Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410. The Bids are due at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, March 12, 2018. 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 above in the stated Concessions 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, February 15, 2018. There is a refundable deposit of Fifty dollars ($50.00) for each set of drawings and specifications, upon payment by cashier’s or company check made payable to San Bernardino City Unified School District. Prospective Bidders may secure up to two bid sets . Eligible deposits will be refunded upon return of said documents to Crisp Imaging in good acceptable condition within five (5) business days after bids are opened. Bidders in need of more than two sets of bid documents may purchase at their own cost based on C2’s current rates at that time. Crisp Imaging 3180 Pullman Street Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: (866) 6328329 Public Plan Room: www.crispimg.com Bid documents will be available at Crisp Imaging for viewing after Thursday, February 15, 2018. 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.theblue-

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book.com 800 E. Main St. P.O. Box 500 Jefferson Valley, NY 10535 TJ Downey tdowney@thebluebook.com Phone: (800) 431-2584 Ext. 3177 Fax: (914) 243-4936 CMD GROUP Public Plan Room: www.cmdgroup.com 30 Technology Pkwy S, Ste 100 Norcross, GA 30092 Michael Lunan mike.lunan@cmdgroup.com Architectural Source Relations Specialist Reed Construction Data (770) 209-3414 REQUESTS FOR BID INFORMATION, CLARIFICATIONS, and ADDENDA: Questions in writing (only) may be directed to the District’s Business Outreach Coordinator, Ms. Angelica Quiroga via email at angelica.quiroga@sbcusd.k12.ca.us . The deadline to submit Requests for Bid Information (“RFBI”) is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 2, 2018. All Responses Requests for Bid to Information, clarifications and/or addenda will be issued no later than Wednesday, March 7, 2018 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 C-20 License. PREVAILING WAGE: of Industrial Department 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: Upgrade to existing HVAC system for snack shack building at Richardson Prep High Middle 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. PRE-BID CONFERENCES AND JOB WALK: A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and job walk will be held at the site on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. SITE ADDRESS: 455 South K Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410 IMPORTANT DATES: First Publication THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2018 Second Publication THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2018 Pre Bid Conference and Job Walk FEBRUARY 28, 2018 AT 9:00 A.M. RFI Due FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2018 Addendum Due WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2018 Bid Opening 2:30 P.M. ON MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2018 Bid Posting on Facilities Website TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2018 Tentative Board Meeting TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2018 NOA Issued (Tentative) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2018 END of NOTICE INVITING BID CNS-3099059# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 2/15, 2/22/18 E-7755

NOTICE INVITING BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Bernardino City Unified School District (“DISTRICT”) invites sealed bids for Bid No. F18-05 Hillside Shade Structure. 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 SMART Building located at 793 North E Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410. The Bids are due at 2:00 PM on March 15, 2018. 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 Concessions 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 Crisp Imaging through PlanWell Service online by clicking on ‘PUBLIC PLANROOM' at www.crispimg.com after Thursday, February 15, 2018. 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, February 15, 2018. Bid documents will also be available at the following public plan rooms: F.W. Dodge McGraw-Hill, Inc. Public Plan Room; www.construction.com 4300 Beltway Place Suite 180 Arlington TX 76081 Diana Boyles Dodge document we@mhfl.com Phone: 1-800393-6343 Fax: 1-877-8367711 The Blue Book Building & Construction Network Public Plan Room: www.thebluebook.com 800 E. Main St. P.O. Box 500 Jefferson Valley, NY 10535 TJ Downey tdowney@thebluebook.com Phone: (800) 431-2584 Ext. 3177 Fax: (914) 243-4936 CMD GROUP Public Plan Room: www.cmdgroup.com 30 Technology Pkwy S, Ste 100 Norcross, GA 30092 Michael Lunan mike.lunan@cmdgroup.com Architectural Source Relations Specialist Reed Construction Data (770) 209-3414 REQUESTS FOR BID INFORMATION, CLARIFICATIONS, and ADDENDA: Questions in writing (only) may be directed to the District’s Business Outreach Coordinator, Ms. Angelica Quiroga via email at angelica.quiroga@sbcusd.k12.ca.us . The deadline to submit Requests for Bid Information (“RFBI”) is 4:00PM on Friday, March 2, 2018. All Responses to Requests for Bid Information, clarifications and/or addenda will be issued no later than Friday, March 9, 2018 and will be issued to plan holders or registered plan reviewers only. Such responses will be posted at the C2 reprographics public plan room website at www.c2repro.com . Digital copies are considered an accepted form of Addenda delivery method. PROJECT DELIVERY METHOD AND

REQUIRED LICENSES: The work under these bids will be a unit price bid and all bidders to be considered responsive shall have a current California B License. PREVAILING WAGE: Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) compliance, Effective January 1, 2015: No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project (submitted on or after March 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1(a)]. No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. PREQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS: NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK: Refer to project site’s specific summary of work contained in Sections 01 11 00 of the Project Manual. The contractor is responsible for the performance and completion of all items according to plans, specifications and any addenda including but not necessarily limited to the work listed below: Install a shade structure, a walkway, and a drive aisle change. 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 availat able 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. PRE-BID CONFERENCES AND JOB WALK: A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and job walk will be held at the site on Friday, February 23, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. SITE ADDRESS: 4975 N. Mayfield Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92407 IMPORTANT DATES: First Publication Thursday, February 15, 2018 Second Publication Thursday, February 22, 2018 Pre Bid Conference and Job Walk Friday, February 23, 2018 RFI Due Friday, March 2, 2018 Addendum Due Friday, March 9, 2018 Bid Opening 2:00 PM ON Thursday, March 15, 2018 Bid Posting on Facilities Website Friday, March 16, 2018 Tentative Board Meeting Tuesday, May 1, 2018 NOA Issued (Tentative) Wednesday, May 2, 2018 END of NOTICE INVITING BID CNS-3099154# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 2/15, 2/22/18 E-7751

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: VERTIS A. NEVENS, Sr. CASE NO.: PROPS 1701030

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be otherwise interested in the will or estate, or both of: Vertis A. Nevens, Sr. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Frankie Nevens in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Frankie Nevens be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 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 inde-

administration pendent 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 4/4/18 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. S35P 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 58(b) of the section 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: Sergio Rodriguez, SRG LAW GROUP, APLC 8241 White Oak Avenue Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Published El Chicano 2/8,2/15,2/22/18 E-7745

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE SAN BERNARDINO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT APPROVING AN INCREASE IN STATUTORY SCHOOL FEES IMPOSED ON NEW RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION PURSUANT TO EDUCATION CODE SECTION 17620 AND GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65995 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Education (“Board”) of the San Bernardino City Unified School District (“District”) at its Regular Meeting to be held on March 06, 2018, will conduct a Public Hearing to consider its reports entitled, “Residential Development School Fee Justification Study” and “Commercial/Industrial Development School Fee Justification Study” (“Studies”), and consider adopting a Resolution of the Board to Increase Statutory School Fees Imposed on New Residential and Commercial/Industrial Construction Pursuant to Education Code Section 17620 and Government Code Section 65995. The Studies justifying such increases, which are incorporated herein by this reference, are on file at the District's Facilities Planning and Development office, located at 956 West 9 th Street, San Bernardino, California, and are available for public review from February 7, 2018 through March 06, 2018. The Public Hearing of the District, to be held March 06, 2018, will begin at 5:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as practicable, at a location to be determined and published on the District's website. These matters will be considered at such time as this agenda item is considered by the Board of the District. Questions and/or comments should be directed to Ms. Christina Gomez at (909) 388-6100. CNS-3101771# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 2/22, 3/1/18 E-7756

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JOHN W. McCORMICK, aka JOHN WELSH McCORMICK, aka JOHN McCORMICK CASE NO.: PRO PS 1800139

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be otherwise interested in the will or estate, or both of: JOHN W. McCORMICK, aka JOHN WELSH McCORMICK, aka JOHN McCORMICK A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JENNY LYNN DEAN in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JENNY LYNN DEAN be ap-pointed 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 under the estate 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 MAR 12 2018 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. S37 located at 247 West Third Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should either appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisement of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the Court Clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Elisabeth Kempe-Olinger 290 North 10th Street, Suite 222 Colton, CA 92324 Published Colton Courier 2/22,3/1,3/8/15 C-7590

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Rialto families host delegation of university students from China dios, and the Orange County Water District’s Groundwater Replenishment System. Although the Chinese students had a busy schedule, they were able to spend lots of time with their host families. Most of the students were fluent in English and communicated efficiently during their stay. On Friday, Feb. 16 the students made a presentation on what they had learned in class. After that, they prepared for a special “Culture Night” - a student-organized cultural performance where some

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sang in Chinese, danced, and entertained their host families, a local restaurant catered a Chinese meal. This final festivity coincidentally happened to fall on the Chinese New Year. The enVision SAR Cross-Cultural and Living program is located in Santa Monica, which hosts hundreds of students throughout the United States twice a year short-term visits. For more information e-mail tgautier@erdtenvision.org or contact the local coordinator at 760-9120069.

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16 university students from China and their teachers stayed in Rialto for three weeks with host families. During their visit they studied at Cal State San Bernardino, went on field trips and immersed in American culture. Pictured is Rialto Mayor Deborah Robertson (middle) and group coordinator Debbie Flores.

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n January 29th, 16 students and their teachers from Shanghai Ocean University and Shaoxing University in China, arrived in Rialto. They had their first American meal at the In-N-Out restaurant, where several Rialto host families met and picked up their student guests. The Chinese students spent three weeks learning various topics including Family Structure, Education, Public Safety, Public Service, and Ecology & Environ-

ment. The students were able to attend Cal State San Bernardino for a week, before spending several days at the Inland Empire National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) facility on Riverside Avenue, where there was additional classroom instruction. The NCNW served as the headquarters where the host families brought the students for classes and field trips. During the orientation class City of Rialto Mayor Deborah Robertson welcomed and addressed the students. Mayor Robertson told the students that the City of Rialto

was in the process of negotiating a water treatment plant with a Chinese company employing state of the art filtration systems. As part of the orientation, the students received a short course on etiquette and table manners from one of the host parents, Theresa Billing. During their three-week visit in Rialto, the Chinese students had the opportunity to visit the Rialto Police and Rialto Fire Departments. They also took excursions to Santa Monica, Staples Center, Griffith Observatory, Hollywood, Farmers Market, Universal Stu-

nity Grants Program is one way that Dignity Health expresses its mission and enhances the advocacy, social justice, and healthy community efforts of its hospitals and religious sponsors.

ing 16 local organizations, which share the mission and values of Dignity Health, were awarded $365,000 in financial support by SBMC and CHSB.

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Students had the opportunity to visit the Rialto Police Department. Pictured is Officer Deschepper who showed visitors the workings of a police car and was available to answer any questions they may have had.

Dignity Health Inland Empire Gives $365,000 through Community Grants Program

arlier this month, Dignity Health Inland Empire hospitals, St. Bernardine Medical Center (SBMC) and Community Hospital of San Bernardino (CHSB), hosted the annual Community Grants Awards Luncheon. The Commu-

This year, five cohorts represent-

“Through the Grants Program we partner with neighborhood

nonprofit organizations that work to improve the health status and quality of life of the communities we serve. Each of the awardees have demonstrated their ability to collaborate with other organization to ensure the maximum benefit to our community. Their efforts embody our five core values of Dignity, Collaboration, Justice, Stewardship, and Excellence,” said SBMC Hospital President, Douglas Kleam. The following five cohorts received these valuable grants: Fam-

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1st row seated: Jessica esquivel (LSS), Debra Olguin (MMC), Cara (FAP Advocate), Fr. Mike Barry (MMC) Danny Morales (Libreria del Pueblo – standing) 2nd row standing: Ricardo Forbes (LSS), Doug Kleam, June Collison, ed gerber (LFC), Deborah Davis (LA), Kimberly anthony (Ecclesia Christian Fellowship), William long (Option House) 3rd row standing: Mike Hein (MMC), Ron Drews (LSS), Dr. ira lake (Imtasik), travis tramel (Gerismiles Dental Health Foundation), alex Fajardo (El Sol), Darryl evey (FAP).

ily Assistance Program, Legal Aid of San Bernardino, Lestonnac Free Clinic Collaborative, Lutheran Social Services, and Mary’s Mercy Center.

“I look forward to working with the cohorts this coming year so that next year at this time we can look back and be proud of the health improvements made in our community. Their efforts help make a difference in the lives of so many San Bernardino residents,” said CHSB Hospital President, June Collison.