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THIS WEEK

Gloria’s Cor ner

Statue of Rosa Parks unveiled in downtown San Ber nardino state building

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Allen Her nandez

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By Maryjoy Duncan

TET graduates gain economic self-sufficiency

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the community gathered for the official unveiling of a Rosa parks statue on Friday, Feb. 2 that will grace the state building - the Rosa parks Memorial Building. the project was a collaboration between the San Bernardino Black culture Foundation, Assemblywoman eloise Reyes, and caltrans District 8. pictured from left: San Bernardino city Unified School District Board president Dr. Margaret Hill, Rialto city Mayor Deborah robertson, Assemblywoman Eloise reyes and Wilmer Amina carter.

n Friday, Feb. 2 San Bernardino celebrated the unveiling of the longawaited Rosa Parks statue that will occupy the state building named

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after “the first lady of civil rights.” against injustice and inequality.

Hundreds, including officials from neighboring cities, converged at “I hope this statue will inspire the front of the building to com- countless acts of anonymous memorate the occasion and to courage and kindness,” reflect on the legacy of a woman who had the courage to stand up Parks, cont. on next page

Entrepreneurship program to help Latinos establish small businesses

INSIDE

Gloria’s Corner

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Opinion

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Classifieds

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Words To think About A5

Legal Notices

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Mexican consul Salomon rosas ramirez looking on as inland empire economic partnership president paul Granillo speaks during a meeting at the Mexican consulate in San Bernardino on February 6, 2018. the Mexican and Guatemalan consulate helped launch a new entrepreneur program that will help aspiring and current small business owners stay on track.

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By Anthony Victoria

he Mexican and Guatemalan Consulates helped launch a new

entrepreneur program Tuesday that will help aspiring and current small business owners stay on track.

Local and regional leaders were

joined by Mexican Consul Salomón Rosas Ramirez and Guatemalan Consul Billy Munoz for a ceremony to recognize the Business, cont. on next page

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Spor ts officials sought for city’s Adult Spor ts Leagues and Tour naments

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he City of San Parks, Bernardino Recreation and Community Services Department is now looking for sports officials for its Adult Sports Leagues and Tournaments.

Sports include Adult Basketball, Adult Baseball, Adult Flag Football, and Adult Volleyball. Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation (S.C.M.A.F.) and/or California Interscholastic Federation (C.I.F.) certifications are desired.

Volleyball officials will use the rules of the U.S Volleyball Association.

The basketball league will meet Tuesday evenings, men’s flag football will meet on Saturday afternoons, and the coed volleyball league will meet Thursday evenings.

For more information, please contact the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department Main Office at 909-384-5233 or visit our website at www.SBCity.org/AdultSports.

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Writing workshops at Rowe Librar y

he Inlandia Institute is pleased to announce the fourth year of the Creative Writing Workshop in partnership with the San Bernardino Public Library in San Bernardino. These free workshops will be held every other Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Rowe Branch Library at 108 E. Marshall Blvd The dates for this session will be February 13, February 27, March 13, and March 27.

Led by professional writers and writing instructors, the Inlandia Institute Creative Writing Workshops are designed to meet the needs of writers working in all genres at all levels. Allyson Jeffredo will be leading this series of workshops in San Bernardino.

Reservations are strongly encouraged. For more information or to make a reservation, contact the Inlandia Institute at 951-790-2458 or email Cati.Porter@InlandiaInstitute.or g. You can contact the library at 909-883-3411 or 909-381-8238.

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Congressman Pete Aguilar said to the diverse crowd. “Take action and combat injustice.”

Students from the San Bernardino City Unified School District were also in attendance to witness the unveiling of the only statue of a prominent African American within any state building.

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San Bernardino city Unified School District Board president Dr. Margaret Hill walking into the lobby of the downtown state building to unveil the Rosa parks statue with Senator Connie Leyva. pictured behind is Loma Linda Mayor Rhodes Rigsby.

“i am very happy to join to honor the courageous act of a remarkable African American woman,” San Bernardino city Mayor Carey Davis said. “May this monument serve as a reminder for all of us to speak up and speak out against injustice and to continue her great legacy.

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value of helping the local economy grow.

“We’re told that we are a burden to this country,” said Munoz.

“But on the contrary, Latinos are a huge help to the economy. And we are hungry to contribute to our adopted homeland that is the U.S.”

The entrepreneur program lasts about eight weeks and aims to teach how to establish, finance, and grow a small business. Since initiating the program in 2016, the program has expanded to Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties and has helped more than 80 entrepreneurs establish their own enterprises.

The current cohort consists of 26 men and women that will receive an in-depth training on how to deal with an Employee Identification Number (EIN), how to file business licenses, and how to manage finances for the long term.

America’ Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) and the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center evolved the entrepreneur program from an initiative to help women dealing with domestic violence into an effort that helps uplift the entire Latino community.

Rialto Councilman Joe Baca Jr. was responsible for introducing legislation during his term as an assemblyman to name the building after Rosa Parks, which occurred in 2008. The decade-long effort to erect a statue of the iconic activist was the result of a collaboration between the San Bernardino Black Culture Foundation, Caltrans District 8 and Assemblywoman Eloise Reyes, D-San Bernardino.

Rialto Mayor Deborah Robertson who served as the event’s Mistress of Ceremonies took a moment to recognize key individuals who worked tirelessly to bring this project to fruition: SBCUSD Board President Dr. Mar-

garet Hill, Rev. Bronica Martindale-Taylor, Dr. Dotti Garcia of the San Bernardino Arts Commission, Genevieve Echols, Evelyne Gonzalez, Jessica Garcia, Troy Inghraham, Ezequiel Adeleke, Gigi Hanna and the San Bernardino City Council.

“To all of the partners who came together, we thank you for championing this cause for our community,” San Bernardino Mayor Carey Davis said. “May this monument serve as a reminder for all of us to speak up and out against injustice and to continue (Rosa Parks’) great legacy.”

Reyes, keynote speaker, compared the city of San Bernardino to Rosa Parks, citing strength in its resistance to accept the disparate access to resources that are readily available in other communities.

“A better place could not have been chosen for this statue, as just like Rosa Parks, San Bernardino has not given in to fear,” the Assemblywoman declared. “The people of San Bernardino have resisted and persevered and continue to fight to create an

equitable community that uplifts and gives opportunity for all.”

Robertson acknowledged artist Patrick Jewett who designed and created the sculpture that “captured the essence and spirit” of the civil rights activist. She also introduced members of Rosa Parks’ family who traveled from various cities to attend the celebration.

The statue graces the lobby of the state building, and will serve as a “permanent reminder of her legacy and contribution to society,” said Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty. “May her heart, spirit and courage reside in the hearts and minds of all of us.”

Other dignitaries in attendance included Senator Connie Leyva (D-Chino), Assemblyman Marc Steinorth (R-Rancho Cucamonga), 5th District County Supervisor Josie Gonzales, Grand Terrace Mayor Darcy McNaboe, Loma Linda Mayor Rhodes Rigsby, Colton Mayor Richard DeLaRosa, San Bernardino Council persons Virginia Marquez, Benito Barrios, John Valdivia, Bessine Richard, and Colton Councilman Ernie Cisneros.

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From left: San Bernardino council members John Valdivia, Virginia Marquez and Bessine Richard.

“This will be a lot of work. I am not going to lie to you,” said SBDC local representative Robert Usher. “But you’ll be happy with your success afterward. You’ll want to recommend this to friends and family.”

Many small business owners who have participated in the program say they have learned a lot from the lessons of business leaders.

“This program has been invaluable,” said small business owners Mayela and Jaime Garza. “The most important thing has been knowing how to take a detailed logistics and be a business leader.”

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entrepreneurship trainer-in-chief Monica Robles speaking to a group of people during the commencement of the entrepreneurship program supported by the Mexican and Guatemalan consulates, the Small Business Administration, America’s Small Business Development centers, and the inland empire Small Business Development center on February 6, 2018.

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Sunday, February 11 - the Living Root Cellar presents Lifestyle Seminar #2 Eating for Nourishment at 4:00 p.m. with special guest Margaret Carneiro, registered dietician at the LLU Diabetes Treatment Center. The Root Cellar is located at 12 N. 6th Street, Redlands.

Tuesday, February 13 - the Highland Senior Center is offering Free Ballroom Dance Classes at 7:00 p.m. at. 3102 Highland Ave., classes are open to all ages. The Foxtrot, Gloria Macias Harrison Waltz, Rumba, ChaCha, Hustle, Swing and Merengue featured. InExhibits, Theatre & Seminars, structors are Ricardo & Teri Workshops: Tomboc. For information call: 909.289.0044 or 909.862.8130.

Saturday, February 8 to March 4 - the Ontario Museum of History Now to February 18 - the Inland & Art, 225 S. Euclid Ave, presents Empire Museum of Art, 1334 North Lunar New Year: Blossoms of Benson Avenue, Upland, presents Spring exhibit showcasing Chinese its exhibition “Moon of Many Pedcalligraphy and brush painting of als”. Featured artists: Sumi Foley, the multiethnic group Sea of Ink SoPenny McElroy, Snezana Saraswati ciety in honor of the Lunar New Petrovic, and Cindy Rinne who, in Year, a celebration of life. The extheir works, capture the essence of hibit is curated by Shantien Tom change, cycles, pilgrimage, and harChow. There will also be a workmony with all creations done in shop on Chinese Calligraphy on color, luminance, and texture. There Saturday, February 24 from 10:00 are a variety of scales resembling a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 2:00 to the waxing, full, waning, and new 4:00 p.m. Reservations are required moon. Pedals fall in strips of silk, for this free workshop as space is layers of images over light, collage limited. For information call: of cultures, people in nature, and 909.395.2510 or email: museustories of soothsayers. The exhibit minfo@ontarioca.gov or visit: will run until February 18th. For inwww.ontarioca.gov/museum formation and for by appointment viewing call: 909.941.3993.

Now to Sunday, February 11 LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N. Church Now to Sunday, February 25 Street, Redlands, presents A Danthe Ontario Museum of History & gerous Mystery: The Death of Art, 225 S. Euclid Ave., presents DiSherlock Holmes. In this producversity and Inclusion: The Inflution the famous detective becomes ence of African-American Art in entangled within a deadly scheme Southern California. This free adorchestrated by his archenemy, Promission exhibit highlights the diverfessor Moriarty. Performances sity of artistic styles and visions of begin Saturday, January 27 and will regional artists and the influence of continue weekends through Sunday, the raw and expressive beauty of the February 11, 2018. Performances at African American experience. An 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, Exhibit Reception and Artist Talk and at 2:15 p.m. on Saturdays and will be held on Saturday, January 27 Sundays. For ticket and general infrom 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. For informaformation call: 909.335.3037 or tion call: 909.395.2510. visit: www.lifehousetheater.com.

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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 as they establish a place they call home. An opening reception will be held on Friday, February 2 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at RAM, 3425 Mission In Ave, Riverside. For information call: 951.684.7111 or info@riversideartmuseum.org

Now - December 11, 2018 - the California State University San Bernardino Anthropology presents “InlDignity” an exhibit aimed at exploring and dismantling intolerance through the experiences of Inland Empire residents. In/Dignity takes its title from a double entendre simultaneously reading as a single word - indignity - and two separate 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.

Save the Date:

Friday, February 9 - the San Bernardino Valley College Arts, Lectures & Diversity Committee with the Black Faculty, Staff and Administrators present Black History Month Breakfast & Fashion Show from 7:30 to 11:00 a.m. at the San Bernardino Valley College Cafeteria, 701 S. Mt. Vernon Ave. The event honors Boys and Girls

Club CEO A. Majadi and will feature fashions from the Harlem Ren- Monday, February 12 & aissance era to modern Hip Hop. Wednesday, February 27 - the San Admission and parking are free.

Bernardino Symphony Orchestra presents “Fine Arts Lunch Breaks” Friday, February 9 - the San at the Feldheym Central Library, Bernardino Chamber of Commerce 555 W. 6th Street from 11:30 a.m. will hold its 110th Installation of to 1:30 p.m. The Fine Arts Lunch Officers, Business Expo & Casino Breaks are made possible through a Night at the NOS Sports Center grant from the Irvine Foundation.

Backstretch, 930 South Arrowhead For information call: 909.381.8238 Ave, Gate 10 from 6:00 to 11:00 or visit: www.sbpl.org. p.m. For information call: 909.885.7515.

Wednesday, February 14 Valentines Day Saturday, February 10 - Yucaipa Regional Park, 33900 Oak Glen Saturday, February 17 - the San Road, Yucaipa will feature Trout Bernardino Symphony Guild presDerby for Kids from 8:00 a.m. to ents “The Night of January 16”, a 12:00 p.m. open to kids 7 - 15 for play by Ayn Rand and an Interactive $1,000 in prizes during a series of Theater Experience. Presented by fishing derbies. The 25 biggest trout the Rialto Players at the Sandra R. reeled in will earn prizes including Courtney Community Playhouse, fishing equipment. Trophies will be 150 E. San Bernardino Ave., Rialto. awarded for first through third Doors open at 6:30 with performplaces and also for the smallest trout ance at 7:00 p.m. RSVP to Donna caught. Participants must provide Call at calidonnacall@gmail.com. their own fishing equipment for the derby. For fee and general informa- Saturday & Sunday, February tion call: 909.387.2461.

17 & 18 - the San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Saturday, February 10 - the San Lane, Redlands presents ArthroBernardino Symphony presents polooza - the Ultimate Bugfest Symphonic Landscapes at 7:30 p.m. from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. This kid at the California Theatre of the Per- friendly event will explore relationforming Arts, 562 W. 4th Street. Se- ships among insects, arachnids, lections include: Bernstein - myriapods and others. Special Overture to Candice, Borodin - guests will be on hand to answer Polovtsian Dances from Kismet, questions as well as family fun acTomasi - Saxophone Concerto fea- tivities. Children under five are free turing saxophonist Michael and parking is free. For information Couper. The program also includes visit: www.sbcountymuseum.org a Musical Tribute (Herman - Overture to Hello Dolly, Brown - Singin’ in the Rain, Gershwin - An American in Paris, and Bernstein - New Favorite Quote: York, New York) to Gene Kelly “Leaders are more powerful role with introductions by his wife and models when they learn than when biographer Patricia Ward Kelly. they teach.”

Guest conductor is Bruce Kiesling. - Rosabeth Moss Kantor For information and tickets call: 909.381.5388 or visit: www.sanbernardinosymphony.org.

To submit an event or information for Gloria's Corner please email: Saturday, February 10 - the Cen- gloscalendar@gmail.com. ter for Individual Development (CID) presents the 2nd Annual Deadline is Friday at noon each Mystery Dinner Fundraiser from week.

6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at 600 W. Fifth Street, San Bernardino. Tickets are Also visit: www.iecn.com for onavailable at friendsofcid.com or in line news and follow us on Faceperson at 8088 Palm Lane, San book adn Twitter @IECNWeekly.

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Ar thr opoloo za– the u lti mate B ug Fe st bu zz i ng at the Mus eum

ave you ever joined in to build a community caterpillar? Don’t miss your chance at Arthropolooza, at the San Bernardino County Museum on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 17 and 18, 12 to 4 p.m. The community caterpillar, butterfly demonstrations, bug pendants, and butterflies and mosquitoes crafty comparisons are among the family activities you’ll enjoy at this popular annual event.

Discover the fascinating world of arthropods—insects, arachnids, myriapods, and more. At the same time, activities and presentations will look at love from a whole new perspective: symbiotic relationships. Parasites need love, too!

Special guests will be on hand to display and answer questions about beneficial insects—and pests! An entomologist at the University of California at Riverside will talk about the devastating Asian citrus psyllid pest, its associated bacterial disease, and how the public can help protect the citrus industry. The UCR Entomology Department will set up interactive activities. Master Gardeners will share information on pollinators and about gardening for butterflies, bees, and beneficial

insect-related merchandise at the Museum Store, from the ever-popular icky rubber bugs to insect books, toys, and posters.

Museum Director Melissa Russo said, “Whether you love insects or not, this is a fun chance to get up close and learn more about the

insects. On Saturday only, San Bernardino County Environmental Health Services will provide information about mosquito and

vector control.

Step into the Museum Exploration Station for live insect encounters. Purchase a variety of

benefits of the tiny critters that inhabit every corner of our world.

As a critical part of our earth’s ecosystem we like introducing the positive contributions of bugs, especially during Valentine’s Day week, when love is in the air…so to speak.”

OPINION&LETTERS

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Bullies stop bullying, and for others, if you see something, say something

If you can nod “yes” to one of these, you need to stop. If you are a witness, you need to say something now.

Do you use profanity when speaking with others?

Do you disrespect adults at home and at school?

Do you hit, kick or push students to make them angry?

Do you pick on students because you have low self-esteem?

Are you rude to other students because someone was rude to you?

Guest Op-ed Dr. Margaret Hill

With a few of our students who continue to bully others and create an environment where students don’t want to attend school, I’ve decided to reach out and encourage these few students to stop violating the rights of others.

While I don’t expect students to read my article, perhaps family members can share my request and I hope teachers and other staff members will get the word out also. Bullying and violating one’s right to an education in a safe and healthy environment is no longer an option.

I’m not too proud to beg, so I’m asking students to show respect to all individuals at all times. It has been such a joy to write positive stories about students for the last few years; however, there comes a time when I have to say something and address some real issues with our students.

Are you trying to convince yourself that you are not a coward?

Remember, there’s help for you on your school campus but it’s up to you to seek help.

Change your attitude now and become one of the students who will receive awards, scholarships, and other recognition. If these are not your goals, you are headed in the wrong direction. Change must come, but it’s up to you.

When you return to school, focus on acts of kindness. While your friends are there to support your negative behavior, they don’t respect you for your bullying.

It was Mary Pickford who said, “If you have made mistakes, there is always another chance for you.

You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing we call ‘failure’ is not the falling down, but the staying down.”

Remember bullies, you don’t have to stay down but you have to change your routine when you get up.

W hat’s the pur pose of higher education? College is about more than simply getting a job

I recently spoke with a collegebound student and his mother in my career services office. These types of meetings have significantly increased in the last few years as families want to inquire about all the statistical data related to job placement. I asked the young man what his ideal college experience looked like.

His answer: "I want to roll through my classes, get the parchment, then get a really good, high paying job."

Is that all a college education is? A piece of paper that gets you a job? My fear has been that this is what the college experience has come to for current education "consumers." It seems my fears have been confirmed. According to Jeff Selingo, one of the nation's leading higher education strategists, New York Times best-selling author, and Washington Post columnist, "prospective students and parents now study the financial benefits of higher education and career outcomes of graduates of campuses they're considering as thoroughly as they scrutinize a college's academic offerings, social life, and location.”

Selingo has captured the mindset that most college seekers and families bring to the college search. Families are shopping around to buy an education as a "transaction" to purchase a job.

This view is affirmed by Hunter Rowlings, a former president of the Association of American Universities. He states that "most everyone now evaluates college in purely economic terms, thus reducing it to a commodity like a car or a house." He goes on to say:

A college education is no car.

The courses the student decides to take (and not take), the amount of work the student does,

the intellectual curiosity the student exhibits, her participation in class, his focus and determination—all contribute far more to her educational 'outcome' than the college's overall curriculum, much less its amenities and social life. Most public discussion of higher education today pretends that students simply receive their education from colleges the way a person walks out of Best Buy with a television.

Both Salingo and Rowlings prompt us to ask the extremely important question: What is a college education? Having invested my life in college students and having talked with thousands of parents and high school seniors over nearly a quarter century, I have indeed pondered the purpose of education. Many individuals I have interacted with have articulated this misinformed and shallow definition of education and the pursuit of happiness. They say that success is found by going to college, buying a degree, satisfying the basic requirements, securing a well-paying job, going to work, getting a paycheck, and acquiring material possessions.

I have led a nationally ranked career services office, motivating students to find their calling and either secure a meaningful career or go off to professional or graduate school. You might think I would enthusiastically endorse this job-focused philosophy. I don't. A college education should not be viewed as a product to buy which delivers self-centered opportunities. This is an inward-focused, narcissistic, and limited view of education.

Yes, the cost to attend college, the placement rate, the return on investment numbers, the oncampus recruiting stats, the acceptance rate to graduate school, and the average debt load of the alumni are all important figures to consider (all have their place Mailing Address: P.O. Box 110, Colton, CA 92324 • Office Location: 1809 Commercenter in the equation/discussion/evaluWest, San Ber nardino, CA 92408 ative process). But these numLetter s ar e printed in the order t hey ar e r eceived a nd a re subject t o editi ng for cl arit y. bers provide a very superficial Deadline is Tuesda ys a t noon. Reader s m ay also submit their per spect ives onl ine appraisal of the true hope, heart, and intrinsic "value" of educaat iecn1@m ac. com • For adver tisi ng inquiries ema il sal es@iecn.com tion. Legitimate education asCo lton Courier I nl and Em pire sists students in their sincere Gloria Macías Harrison Established 187 6.

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I proposed a follow-up question to the young man sitting in my office, asking him if there were other things he wanted to experience, be involved in, or develop.

His answer was direct and firm.

"No, not that I can think of."

With this response, a number of thoughts quickly ran through my mind. What about the development of his moral compass and the building of life-long friendships? Or his character development and leadership opportunities? What has happened to becoming a life-long learner? To grappling with the significant questions of life?

Learning how to live in community, respecting people much different than himself, seeking out opportunities to serve, and landing on a set of values that will direct his life—where do these come in?

The narrowly focused, data-driven view of the college experience espoused by this young man is consistent with the current research, but is it valid? No. Grove City College professors Gary Smith and Paul Kemeny note: “The goal of education is to help students to think deeply about the major ethical, historical, cultural, philosophical, and theological issues of our day.

This will effectively equip them to work in crucial culture-shaping institutions, such as business, education, the media, government, and the church, in order to serve the common good.”

College graduates should not be viewed as round pegs to go into round holes, but as individuals who have the hearts, souls, minds, and skills to make a difference in the lives of others and the world. Students should be wholly educated to prepare them to serve their Maker and their neighbor in their particular vocation and in all of life. This preparation, this transformation, does not happen by the vending-machine approach to higher education. As I often say to parents and prospective students, a career or grad school "fit" is an appropriate expectation of a personal and financial investment in an education. But the personal growth, learning, and maturity are much more profoundly important than "the job."

This is education, and it is worth the investment!

—Dr. Jim Thrasher is the Senior Fellow of Grove City College’s career services office and the coordinator of the Center for Vision & Values working group on calling.

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Wor ds t o Live B y: T h e h ist or y, majes t y of Mou n t Ru s hm or e gates and President Calvin Coolidge’s approval was finally given by Congress and the carving was started in 1927, and ended in 1941 with no fatalities.

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Dr. Bill Abersold

ount Rushmore is one of the great iconic examples of American ingenuity in our history. Along with the Panama Canal, the Empire State building, the Seattle Space Needle, Hoover Dam and the Bloomington Mall in Minnesota.

But Mt. Rushmore is unique in that it is both historical and artistic. It is a masterpiece.

Mt. Rushmore is located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, near the city of Keystone. The mountain is mostly granite and was named after Charles E. Rushmore, a prominent New York lawyer, after he and friends were on a prospecting expedition in 1885.

South Dakota historian Duane Robinson is credited with the idea of carving famous people in the mountain to attract tourists to the area.

A long hassle involving Native Americans, Congressional dele-

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Gutson Borglum (Danish-American) made the final decision of Mt. Rushmore and the decision to make the national focus, rather than early western heroes like Lewis and Clark and Buffalo Bill Cody.

Upon Gutson’s death in March 1941, his son Lincoln Borglum took over construction.

The location was originally called “Six Grandfathers” by the Lakota Sioux tribe.

In the construction 450,000 tons of rocks were moved; 400 workers assisted Borglum and the sculptors were 60 feet high.

The National Park Service took jurisdiction of Mt. Rushmore in 1933. The entire project cost $989,992.32. On October 15, 1966 Mt. Rushmore was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 2012 there were 2,185,447 visitors to the mountain.

George Washington’s (17321799) face was dedicated on July 4, 1934. The face of Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was dedicated in 1936. The face of Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) was dedicated on September 17, 1937. The face of Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) was dedicated in 1939.

The historical accomplishments of the four honored Presidents are well known. Washington is called “the father of our country.” However, our first President led the colonial forces to victory in the Revolutionary War. He refused to serve more than two terms.

Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence and started the University of Virginia.

Abraham Lincoln wrote the Gettysburg Address, freed the slaves and was assassinated. Theodore Roosevelt broke up the business monopolies and was the 26th President.

However, there are several interesting facts about the four Presidents that are not commonly known.

and composed a New Testament without the miracles of Jesus. For many years a copy was given to each new Congressman.

Washington was the victim of chickenpox. On the dollar bill, notice the right side of his face for pock marks.

Abraham Lincoln-He was our tallest President-6 feet 4 inches.

By the way, James Madison was the shortest-5 feet 4 inches.

George Washington-In his teens traveled to Barbados and through his half-brother he was friends with the British Admiral Vernon.

The brother served under him.

He was elected President unanimously. He never attended college and was an Episcopalian.

Thomas Jefferson was the third President. He was responsible for the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark expedition. He was an architect, a lawyer, a farmer, an unusually excellent violinist and author.

He was also a biblical scholar,

Jefferson never vetoed a bill and was described by his peers as a terrible speaker. He was a shabby dresser. Extremely intelligent, he was always in debt.

Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. He often was pictured with a stovepipe hat-it resembled a length of pipe. He utilized it to store and carry notes, letters, bills and important documents.

He has no living heirs. Three of his four sons died before their 20th birthdays. He often described himself as being spiritual but not religious.

Theodore Roosevelt-He was the fifth cousin removed of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Also the uncle of Eleanor and gave her away to F.D.R. at their wedding.

In 1906 he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and was also the first President to visit a foreign country while President. He traveled to Panama.

Get this. He often would go skinny-dipping in the Potomac River during the wintertime.

A few years ago Stella and I visited Mount Rushmore and were overwhelmed with its awesomeness and beauty. There is a large cafeteria in front of it-about the distance of a football field. The scars on Washington’s face are clear.

If you haven’t been there, please do; you won’t regret it.

Amen. Selah. So be it.

Hernandez sees CCAEJ Executive Director role as ‘opportunity of lifetime’

By Anthony Victoria

llen Hernandez has some big shoes to fill when he replaces Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice Executive Director Penny Newman next month.

Hernandez, 37, who has nearly two decades of community organizing experience said the option of becoming CCAEJ’s new Executive Director is an “opportunity of a lifetime” he cannot refuse.

“I grew up here in the Inland Empire,” said Hernandez. “I heard about the stories of Penny’s environmental justice work. I went off and got other jobs, but my goal was to always come back. To be following in Penny’s footsteps is unbelievable.”

He’ll be leading an organization that is at the forefront of the region’s fight against air pollution, which he argues is severely affecting his hometown of Fontana.

Newman announced she would be stepping down and retiring from her position last year. She is now seeking a Riverside County Supervisorial seat.

Hernandez has an extensive background in labor and environmental organizing. He’s helped organize grassroots campaigns across Southern California for Sierra Club to urge utility and big companies to adopt cleaner technologies to reduce pollution.

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F ly Eagles f ly uper Bowl LII is over and we have your new NFL Champions- the Philadelphia Eagles! It is their first title in franchise history and it was a very exciting game.

Nick Foles led the Eagles, winning Super Bowl MVP, passing for 373 yards and 3 touchdowns.

This included a one-yard touchdown pass on a trick play, that turned the game around. Things got intense in the 4th quarter with two minutes and thirty seconds left, Tom Brady of the Patriots went to throw, but fumbled the football giving the Eagles the ball

back with a 5 point lead!

The Eagles then ran down the clock to 56 seconds to kick a field goal and take an 8 point lead. The Patriots then had one last chance, with a “Hail Mary” to Rob Gronkowski, but it was swatted away by Eagles players.

Exciting for fans in the Inland Empire was local player Kenjon Barner, kick and punt returner for the Eagles, who now has a Super Bowl ring! Stay tuned to this column for more on him soon!

Congratulations to both teams on their seasons and to the Eagles for winning it all.

Focusing on the health impacts of warehouse pollution and other toxins in low-income communities will be among Hernandez’s priorities as Executive Director.

As a person with asthma, Hernandez is familiar with the human toll of air pollution. He hopes he can turn people’s frustrations into solutions.

“We’ll continue to take direct approaches to addressing the issue of pollution,” Hernandez said.

“There are kids and seniors dying because of the choices being made. This isn’t just about LNG tanks or warehouses. It’s important we reflect that frustration more going down the line.”

CCAEJ organizer Ericka Flores believes Hernandez is the “right leader” to replace Newman.

“Allen’s a game changer,” said Flores. “He’s well respected in our community. To have him on our team is truly exciting.

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Technical Employment Training (TET) strives to fill gap of manufacturing teacher s, skilled worker s

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By Maryjoy Duncan

n unemployed single mother of two children began her path to economic stability and self sufficiency when she enrolled in the Technical Employment Training, Inc. (TET) manufacturing program through the county’s Transitional Assistance Department.

Kaela Palomares graduated from the 630-hour training program in January and was immediately hired by Summit Machine in Ontario as a Computerized Numerical Control Operator.

TET is a non-profit 501(c)(3) high technology manufacturing and construction school in San Bernardino City founded by Mike Gallo, CEO and educator Dr. Bill Clarke in 2010 to help rebuild the city’s economy through job placement, and ensure career security and success for high school graduates. The technical school provides recognized industry credentials in both manufacturing and construction with students being employed in companies that are seeking skilled employees.

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Kaela Palomares graduated from tet’s 630-hour training in January and was immediately hired by summit Machine in ontario. she is pictured with tet ceo Mike Gallo.

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Success stories abound from the program that provides hands-on machinist skills training and manufacturing trades education to fill in-demand, high-tech positions.

One is Richard Perez, who was unemployed eight years ago and referred to TET through the San Bernardino County Workforce Development Board. Upon program completion Perez was hired at Sorenson Engineering where he became a lead supervisor on the second shift in the computerized numerical control department, where he set up and programmed various machine tools.

His passion to give back to the community motivated Perez to work in the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Manufacturing) lab at Bing Wong Elementary School as a tech assistant where he would continue to update his skill levels during the day, while working the night shift at Sorenson.

Perez would eventually be hired through the San Bernardino County ROP to become the first TET graduate to become an instructor at TET, located at the Norton Air Force Base in San Bernardino.

TET is unique from other trade schools in its 100 percent placement of students, operation of a manufacturing plant that offers real world applications, and role as an active partner with the school district creating industry pathways.

“The training we provide at TET is a sustainable model that provides high-tech training with certification and job placement,” said Clarke, who worked as an engineer for General Dynamics in Pomona and taught at the high school and community college levels for 35 years. “We need to bring manufacturing back and provide 21st-century skills so that displaced workers will transition from dependency to self-sufficiency.”

Clarke added that there is a desperate need for technical teachers in today’s educational system.

“TET’s goal is to not only provide skilled credentialed individuals for today’s manufacturing industry, but to develop a pipeline of skilled teachers for the high demand skills in today’s manufacturing workforce.”

480 students have graduated from TET since 2010.

For more information, call TET at (909) 382-4141, visit www.technicalemploy.org, or email Dr. Clarke at wclarke@technicalemploy.org.

To receive regular updates, follow TET on Facebook under Technical Employment Training, Inc.

San Ber nardino County Golden Bell Award winner s

he San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools’ Student Advisory Program is a recipient of the 38th annual Golden Bell Award offered through the California School Boards Association.

“We are tremendously pleased that the California School Boards Association has selected our Student Advisory Panel program for its Golden Bell,” County Superintendent Ted Alejandre said. “We are proud of the impact that the program has made in giving our

high school students a voice for identifying issues that are important to them that are taking place on their school campuses and in their communities.”

For the past three academic years, students across San Bernardino County have met through a series of Student Advisory Panel meetings that give them an opportunity to engage in the process of their own educations and share their voice on school and community issues. As participants, students collaborate,

discuss and address concerns in key areas of the Countywide Vision’s Community Vital Signs Transformation Plan: economy, education, safety and health/wellness.

During the just completed 201617 academic year, 164 students from 41 high schools and representing 16 school districts took part in a series of four workshops for the program. Students report that they find the process insightful and beneficial as they collaborate with students from many

pictured from left: Beth Higbee, Perry Wiseman, Wiseman, Rachel Monarrez and John Taylor.

different backgrounds and find common ground on issues.

San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools is among six programs in the county and 56 statewide to receive the 2017 Golden Bell award, which recognizes excellence in education programs. The other five county Golden Bell recipients for 2017 are:

• Don Lugo High Schools’ Engineering and Design Program, Chino Valley Unified School Dis-

trict; • Yucaipa High School’s Night in the Trenches Program, YucaipaCalimesa Joint Unified School District; • Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) for Chaffey Joint Union High School District; • Grow Own Teacher Recruitment and Retention Program, San Bernardino City Unified School District; • Operation Student Recovery Program, San Bernardino City Unified School District.

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CRY-ROP Governing Board tour celebrates Career Technical Education Month

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From left: Dan Flores, CJUSD Board Member; Tina Pertersen, CJUSD Director Education Services; Pilar Tabera, CJUSD and CRY-ROP Board Member; Stephanie Houston, CRY-ROP Superintendent, and ROP Student Ambassadors from Colton High School.

he Colton Redlands Yucaipa Regional Occupational Program (CRY-ROP) kicked off February as Career Technical Education (CTE) Month by hosting a Governing Board Tour of several CRY-ROP career education programs offered at local high schools. CRY-ROP partners with the Colton Joint Unified (CJUSD), Redlands Unified (RUSD) and Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified (YCJUSD) School Districts, businesses, and institutions from the entire State of California and represents the interests of students served in CTE programs.

Board Members representing CJUSD, RUSD and YCJUSD along with Superintendents Jerry Almendarez (CJUSD), Mauricio Arellano (RUSD), and Stephanie Houston (CRY-ROP) were guided

by CRY-ROP Student Ambassadors from Colton, Redlands and Yucaipa High Schools through a variety of classrooms including: Cybersecurity, Advanced Manufacturing, Automotive Service Technology, Medical Assistant, Criminal Investigation, Construction Technology, Welding, and STEAM Shop (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math-maker spaces).

The students leading the tours demonstrated the application of the skills learned in the programs, as well as how they are using their knowledge to solve problems and innovate new solutions.

CRY-ROP student learning outcomes include that all students will:

• Be connected to industry experience to enhance their learning;

• Be provided the opportunity to earn articulated college credits and/or meet UC/CSU A-G requirements.

The benefits of articulation are that the students get a jump –start by earning college credit, start careers earlier, gain basic skills and knowledge prior to college and ultimately decrease the cost of college tuition;

• Develop leadership skills through embedded program activities;

• Develop career readiness through program activities.

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The Community Foundation names Michelle Decker as new president, CEO

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he Community Foundation which serves Inland Southern California (Riverside and San Bernardino Counties) announced on Wednesday, Jan. 31 the appointment of Michelle Decker as its next President and CEO. Ms. Decker was selected from more than 64 applicants during a nationwide search conducted by the Foundation’s Board. She will succeed Interim President and CEO Paula Myles who will continue as TCF’s VP of Finance and Administration. Ms. Decker will begin on April 2, 2018.

Ms. Decker currently serves as CEO of Rural Action, a regional sustainable development nonprofit working to build a new, more just economy in Appalachian Ohio through leadership development, social enterprises,

work, a policy and communications group serving a broad nonprofit constituency.

and environmental restoration.

For the last 27 years Decker has held leadership positions in community economic development and has specialized in rebuilding or constructing nonprofit development organizations in both urban and rural communities.

“We are delighted that Michelle has accepted the position as the next CEO of The Community Foundation,” said Sean Varner, Board Chair of The Community Foundation. “She is a respected and proven leader who has the skills and the passion to promote the Foundation’s mission of utilizing its resources to identify and address the needs of the communities we serve in the Inland Region of Southern California.”

Prior to Rural Action, Ms. Decker was the Executive Direc-

With assets in excess of $100 million, TCF is the largest and oldest community foundation in the two-county region. TCF’s strategic plan is focused on growing giving in the region, convening community and civic leaders for shared solutions and addressing the capacity-building needs of the nonprofit sector. tor of the Southeast Community Development Corporation, working to build healthy and diverse communities in Southeast Baltimore. She was also a co-founder of the Maryland Asset Building Community Development Net-

“I’m thrilled to join The Community Foundation to improve life in our region and beyond. It’s truly an honor,” Ms. Decker said.

“TCF has been a trusted partner here since 1941, and I look forward to working with the Board and staff to further its mission of strengthening Inland Southern California through philanthropy.

I’m excited to get to know, and start working with the organizations and local leaders who want to see the people and communities of Inland Southern California thrive, and help TCF play its best role in that.”

Ms. Decker is a member of the Rural Policy Research Institute’s National Advisory Board and leads Rural Action’s participation in the Central Appalachian Network, a multi-state collaborative of sustainable development groups. She holds a M.S. in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and a B.A. in Art History from the University of Cincinnati.

Ms. Decker has resided in Plains, Ohio since 2009 along with her husband, Zach Holl and two children.

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Ontario celebrates awarding of $35 million Transformative

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Communities grant for Downtown revitalization

he city, community stakeholders and regional leaders are celebrating the formal approval of a $35 million grant from the California Strategic Growth Council, which provides a major boost to Ontario’s plans for a modern urban village in and around its historic downtown core.

The Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) grant follows six years of planning and community engagement, led by the city as part of a broad effort to uplift the downtown area, create new economic opportunities and improve the health and well-being of all residents. Ontario was among three cities approved for TCC funding following the recommendation of Growth Council staff.

“We’re honored to have the support of the Strategic Growth Council in building a healthier community that provides longterm opportunities for residents and businesses. This has been our City Council’s vision for years, and to see it come to life is very rewarding,” said Mayor Paul S. Leon, who attended today’s meeting in Sacramento along with members of the City Council, city staff and community partners.

Said Randall Winston, Executive Director of the Strategic Growth Council, “Through their Transformative Climate Communities

award, the City of Ontario will able to leverage years of community engagement and planning to revitalize their city's downtown core in a way that has a profound impact on environmental, economic and health outcomes for local residents. We are proud to support this truly transformative endeavor."

The TCC program, in its first year, is designed to encourage transformative, neighborhoodlevel projects that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and create healthier, more resilient communities. Ontario’s plan features high-quality multimodal transportation, affordable housing, “urban greening,” solar energy, a small business incubator and workforce training. Some projects will break ground early this year, with others being rolled out in phases over the next three years.

“Having a range of projects de-

signed to improve the quality of life for our residents is the kind of comprehensive approach we need to take to maximize our chances for success,” said Mayor pro Tem Alan D. Wapner.

Hasan Ikhrata, Executive Director of the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), said approval of the $35 million grant is a major step forward for the region as a whole.

“What Ontario is doing should serve as a model for other cities to follow. City leaders had a vision, engaged community partners and found the resources to make it happen,” Ikhrata said. “It’s also important to remember that improving air quality – an important part of this plan – is not specific to any one community. What Ontario is doing helps all of us.”

Transportation is a major element of the plan. Omnitrans will

increase the frequency of its bus routes along Euclid Avenue, and a network of bicycle and pedestrian facilities, including construction of a Class IV Buffered Bike Lane on Mission Boulevard, will promote safe active transportation.

Other improvements include development of a downtown mobility hub, five premium bus shelters and transit training and incentives for area residents.

Additional projects included in the downtown plan:

• A 101-unit affordable housing development located on Holt Avenue, just west of Grove Avenue – in partnership with National Community Renaissance.

• The community-run Ontario Carbon Farm, which will take green waste from local restaurants and convert it to compost for use in the community.

• The planting of 365 trees in the project area.

• A small business incubator program.

• The installation of rooftop solar on 100 single- and multifamily homes. In addition to the energy and environmental benefits, the weatherization program will provide training and job benefits for residents.

“It is our responsibility to do what we can to promote these climate-smart programs to have a sustainable downtown.” said Council Member Jim W. Bowman. “The future of our downtown will be much brighter, and a bit cooler, if we always keep in mind that health also includes our environmental impact.”

Funding from the TCC grant is being paired with existing San Bernardino County Workforce Development programs to enhance workforce training and job placement opportunities.

“Pairing existing programs that support small business with the new opportunities available through this grant funding is a great way to enhance the efforts already being made to improve workforce training and placement.” said Council Member Debra Dorst-Porada.

The additional housing addresses a critical need in the downtown area, said Council Member Ruben Valencia.

“Bringing housing units to this project area is setting residents up with not only the opportunity to have affordable housing, but access to all of the other amenities this grant is funding,” Valencia said. “Housing combined with the major improvements in transportation and connectivity to the rest of the region will make this a premiere place to live.”

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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 Nevens be Frankie appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the under the estate I n d e p e n d e n t 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 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 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: 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

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 206 FOR FACILITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE The San Bernardino City Unified School District (“District”), Facilities Management and Maintenance & Operations Department, is requesting proposals from those interested in providing FACILITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE (“Services”) including but not limited to modules for creating & managing maintenance work orders and facility use scheduling and management.

Copies of the Request for Proposals (“RFP”) can be obtained via e-mail, in person at the address below, or from the District's web sites: http://sbcusd.com/district_offic es/business_services_division/Purchasing/; www.sbcusdfacilities.com. The proposals must be received at the address indicated below by personal delivery or U.S. Mail by no later than March 8, 2018 by 12:00 P.M. Pacific Time. All qualified providers of services described in the RFP, including the local firms/individuals are encouraged to participate in this process and submit their proposals. The District, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to reject any proposals received after the deadline stated herein. The proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed as indicated below, with the name and address of the respondent clearly printed in the upper, left corner. The envelope should be clearly printed: REQUEST FOR proposals FOR FACILITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE. San Bernardino City Unified School District Facilities Management and Maintenance & Operations Department 956 West 9 th Street San Bernardino, California 92411 Contact: Sherri Lien (909) 388-6100 sherri.lien@sbcusd.k12.ca.us CNS-3096589# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 2/8, 2/15/18 E-7749

LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given pursuant to sections 503 of the Harbors and Navigation Code, the undersigned will sell at lien sale the following vessel(s) / Trailer(s) at said address(s) at said time(s) on: Thursday, February 22, 2018 to wit: YEAR MAKE HULL / VIN LICENSE STATE __ TYPE __ 72 REIN V2250097 1702KJ NV BOAT 86 TRLRT 1T0BS15D3GS088921 1AF2952 CA TRAILER 72 VANS V11317 TRAILER 86 WELLCRAF WELR5832B686 6326JH CA BOAT 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 purp ose of satisfying lien of the above signed 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-3096272# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 2/8/18 E-7748

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: Monday, February 19, 2018 to wit: YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 04 CHEV 1GCGK23U14F164377 91548B2 CA To be sold by: Montclair Police Department, 4870 Arrow Hwy, Montclair, San Bernardino County, CA 91763 (01:00 PM) Said sale is for the purpose of satisfying lien of the above signed for towing, storage, labor, materials and lien charges, together with costs of advertising, and expenses of sale.

LienTek Solutions, Inc. P.O. Box 443 Bonita, CA 91908 CNS-3095783# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 2/8/18 E-7747

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NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS Valley Transit Victor Authority (VVTA) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to operate and market a region-wide commuter program vanpool ("Program.”)

Proposers shall lease vanpool vehicles to Program Participants (vanpool drivers).

The resulting contract shall include maintenance, insurance, marketing, customer service, and all other administrative services.

The resulting contract will be for three (3) years with two (2) one-year options for extension.

Copies of the RFP may be from downloaded A www.vvta.org/bids. request for a copy of the RFP may also be emailed to cplasting@vvta.org.

Proposals must be received by 3:00 PM on (Pacific Standard Time) (PST) Thursday, March 8, 2018.

Published El Chicano February 8, 2018 E-7746

Published in Colton Courier C-7543 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2018-0000070 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 8655 #ZOOMKIDSPARTIES, San Miguel Place, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Mailing address: 8655 San Miguel Place, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Joann Echavrria, 8655 San Miguel Place, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 This business is conducted by (a/an): Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in N/A By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Joann Echavarria Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 1/03/2018 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code).

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Published in Colton Courier C-7544 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2018-0000405 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: REAL ESTATE GROUP, 255 N. Sperry Drive, Colton, CA 92324 Mailing address: P.O. Box 1016, Colton, CA 92324 Luis M Bin, 255 N. Sperry Drive, Colton, CA 92324 This business is conducted by (a/an): Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in N/A By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Luis M. Bin Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 1/11/2018 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a

change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business Professions Code). and Published 1/18,1/25,2/1,2/8/18

Published in Colton Courier C-7545 ABANDONMENT of Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2018-0000437 Related FBN Number: 20170002380 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RT JUDY’S ROADRUNNERS, 7009 La Lanza Court, Alta Loma, CA 91701 Renee A Tyson, 7009 La Lanza Court, Alta Loma, CA 91701 This business is conducted by (a/an): Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in 3/06/2012 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Renee A. Tyson Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 1/11/2018 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code).

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Published in Colton Courier C-7537 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2017-0013985 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NON-STOP SECURITY SERVICES, 14371 Brittlebrush Dr., Adelanto, CA 92301 Ronald J White, 14371 Brittlebrush Dr., Adelanto, CA 92301 This business is conducted by (a/an): Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in 11/30/2011 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Ronald J White Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 12/20/2017 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code).

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Published in Colton Courier C-7538 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2017-0013983 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MONTANO BACKFLOW SERVICE, 6893 Dove Ct., Chino, CA 91710 James R Montano, 6893 Dove St., Chino, CA 91710 Erma L Montano, 6893 Dove Ct., Chino, CA 91710 This business is conducted by (a/an): Married Couple The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names

listed above in 01-11-13 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ James R Montano Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 12/20/2017 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code).

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Published in Colton Courier C-7539 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2017-0013974 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KENNEDY WHOLESALE, 10550 Business Dr., Fontana, CA 92337 Trepco Imports & Distribution, LTD, 1626 W. Frontage Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91911 This business is conducted by (a/an): Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in 11/26/2012 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Wail Paulus Statement filed with the County of San Bernardino Clerk 12/20/2017 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code).

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Published in Colton Courier C-7540 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2017-0013969 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: J.A. HERNANDEZ, 11068 Sawtooth Ct., Adelanto, CA 92301 Jose A Hernandez, 11068 Sawtooth Ct., Adelanto, CA 92301 This business is conducted by (a/an): Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in 06/1/2006 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Jose A Hernandez Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 12/20/2017 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code).

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Filmmaker’s documentary to focus on IE’s immigrant rights movement

s a filmmaker you learn to empathize with the struggles of others, explained Peter Coonradt.

His latest project -- a 51-minute long documentary focusing on the Inland Empire’s immigrant rights movement-provided him with an up-close look at the day-to-day realities of the region’s immigrant population.

When you connect with advocates and families, Coonradt remarked, it becomes an eye opening experience.

“It seemed to me that people in the general public, even those supportive of undocumented people, don’t really know who they are and don’t know the issues that they deal

with,” Coonradt said.

Coonradt will showcase his documentary, titled This is Who We Are (Esto Es Quienes Somos in Spanish), on February 22 at the Inland Conservatory For The Performing Arts in Ontario. The film is narrated in both English and Spanish.

Coonradt worked closely with the Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice and other community partners to produce This is Who We Are/Esto Es Quienes Somos, which the filmmaker said focuses on two distinct audiences.

“There are the people that don’t know the world of undocumented people,” said Coonradt. “The other is the immigrant community, those being affected by detention and deportation. [People] don’t realize there is a movement and they could be active and not afraid. They have resources

Valley College to host first nationally-syndicated

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Native American stand-up comedy show

an Bernardino Valley College is hosting the taping of a groundbreaking comedy series that features Native American stand-up comedians and some of the biggest national names in stand-up comedy.

Dubbed The First Nations Comedy Experience, the show is taped live on campus and syndicated nationally through First Nations Experience (FNX), the first and only TV channel exclusively devoted to Native American and World Indigenous content.

The live tapings are scheduled through April 2018 and are open

to the public ($15 general admission; $10 students), with free parking available on the SBVC campus.

Hosted by Graham Elwood, a Los Angeles-area stand-up comedian and the show’s host, the show features comedians like Leah Mansfield, Craig Shoemaker, Nikki Glaser, Kevin Avery, and dozens more.

Nikki Glaser, a nationallyrenowned comedian who has performed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Conan, and Last Comic Standing, will be performing live

on February 11, along with fellow comedians Larry Omaha, Jackie Keliiaa, and Graham Elwood.

“We did a special a few years back, and it was just a handful of us,” said Jim Ruel, a native Ojibwe comedian who is scheduled to take part in the show this season. “Now this is a whole series. And since then, there’s been a whole generation of [native] comics coming up, and they’re all going to get their shot.”

For more information on this groundbreaking comedy series, visit www.fnx.org/comedy.

IECN PHOTO COURTESY SB Valley College Comedians receive applause at the end of the taping of the first episode of the “First Nations Comedy Experience” in December 2017.

available to them.”

Coonradt has been a professional filmmaker for 45 years and has lived in Redlands since 1979. He has produced films in Nicaragua, Belize, Mexico, New England, the Pacific Northwest, the California central coast and in West Texas. Several of his films were broadcast nationally on public television.

The veteran filmmaker said his documentary touches on the themes of detention, deportation, and separation. It will also show the work of immigration activists, many of whom are volunteers that do what they can to help.

“They are not a political movement so much,” claims Coonradt. “They are about helping people. I hope that comes out in the movie.”