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HOMELESS IN SAN BERNARDINO: A THREE-PART SERIES

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Part I: A growing and regional problem

By Anthony Victoria

t’s a problem that the majority of city leaders, law enforcement, community organizations, businesses, and residents have a hard time addressing. In turbulent economic times, there is really no easy solution to San Bernardino’s homeless issue, according to councilwoman Virginia Marquez.

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Since then, the city has part-

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A homeless man lays down on a rock wall at Seccombe Lake Park. A recent homeless count reported that 767 people live on the streets in San Bernardino.

Dan Flores, Chief of Staff to Supervisor Josie Gonzales, stressed to residents the importance of being present at the meeting to express their opinions, as well as the significance in finding commonality with their beliefs and values.

“This is an important step,” Flores said to the 20 or so people in attendance. “If you want to have an influence, you need to show up and convey what is important to you.”

According to San Bernardino County Senior Planner Chris Warrick, the countywide vision involves various components that deal with policy plans, business proposals, and forums to address regional issues, such as crime, blight, and homelessness.

A Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis was conducted by county officials during the workshop to identify Muscoy’s advantages and disadvantages, as well as point out areas for improvement and growth.

Residents spoke of the need to construct sidewalks on streets, improve library services, reduce noise, and provide more opportunities for creative expression.

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The unincorporated area in northwest San Bernardino is a location the county is targeting for economic and social growth.

Tuesday’s meeting was the first of three workshops planned to assist community members in creating goals and objectives to improve their neighborhoods.

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WORKSHOPS INVOLVE RESIDENTS IN MUSCOY DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

an Bernardino County officials gathered at the Center for Provisional Accelerated Learning (PAL) in Muscoy on March 1 to hear residents give input on community development.

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Marquez explained that she views herself as the champion of the homeless demanding that her colleagues on the dais address the issue head on. When law enforcement officials, city staff, and business owners launched a 90-day operation to spruce up the downtown area in early 2014, the first ward representative learned many residents, both young and old, were setting up encampments all around the city’s central area.

“That’s when it came to the forefront that we needed to do something to solve the issues of the homeless,” Marquez said.

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A homeless encampent at Seccombe Lake Park.

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Resident Paul Cheney said he has become frustrated with the large amount of illegal dumping taking place.

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A homeless man searching through trash.

said he has encountered both sets of homeless. He said the influx of calls from residents and business owners is related to panhandling, nuisance, and loitering. The 23year veteran of the department said the owners of the Starbucks on 2nd Street are in the process of possibly changing their store hours due to the high traffic of homeless individuals that congregate in the area.

“I am thankful we live in a country where we have the right to be homeless,” said Lawhead. “When those rights get in the way of other people’s right, then there is a problem.”

Nevertheless, contrary to popular belief, Lawhead said the city’s police officers are not aiming to kick out the homeless. He said he He believes it is all about finding a balance and respecting each other's’ rights.

“We have to protect the rights of the homeless as well,” said Lawhead. “We are ready to offer resources. The problem is getting these people to take advantage of them.”

Lawhead said he believes organizations that feed the homeless near the Feldheym Library or Seccombe Lake Park contribute to the growing debris because they leave behind trash. He encourages the community to support organizations such as the Salvation Army and Central City Lutheran Church that provide shelter and food to those in need.

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Myesha Johnson, left, and Vanetta Morris, right, both of San Bernardino helping feed homeless residents at Seccombe Lake Park on February 27.

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County. According to the region’s 2015 ‘Point-in-time’ Homeless Count, approximately 770 people are without a permanent home.

This year’s count has yet to be released.

-nered with nonprofit agencies and San Bernardino County officials to curb homelessness, though there have been various hurdles along the way. Complications, such as the lack of resources and Categorizing the type of homevarying approaches to dealing lessness with the issue has made assisting displaced individuals a grand task. Leaders like Marquez and San Bernardino City Police Lieutenant The issue is not unique to San Rich Lawhead have identified and Bernardino. However, the city cur- categorized two types of homeless rently has the most people living populations. There are ‘situational’ on the streets, in transitional hous- homeless--those who have been ing, and in shelters across the displaced by dire circumstances--

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“The county ordinance on trash is not followed,” he said. “People are not being compliant and there’s no enforcement. I think there needs to be education through enforcement. That’s how people will

learn.”

and ‘settled’ homeless, those who have chosen to live on the streets.

Marquez says that initiatives such as Proposition 47 and Assembly Bill 109, which have reduced jail sentences and released inmates early, have contributed to the problem.

“How do you respond to that?” she said in a booming voice. “It has been challenging. These changes have impacted the city.”

Lawhead, who is the watch commander for the downtown area,

“Those who are out on the street panhandling don’t do it for food,” Lawhead said. “They usually use the money they receive for illegal stuff. If one wants to really help, they should donate their money to [Central City] Lutheran Church to help keep their shelters running to provide help to those who truly need it.”

An access center’s successes and struggles

In May 2015 a Homeless Access Center began operation at Seccombe Lake Park in downtown San Bernardino. There was contention among the council in regard to having such a place established in the city, let alone at a city park. Yet, a local non-profit agency that operates the center says that significant progress has

“You just can’t do whatever you community. Her biggest concern is want,” she said. “You have to re- the well being of pets in the area.

Others like Jane Hunt say resi- spect your neighbors.” dents need to be wary of their “People should take care of their neighbors and reduce or eliminate Paakuma’ K-8 School student animals,” she said. “I see dogs on raucous behavior such as setting Sandra Carillo, 12, said the meet- the street all the time, running off fireworks or playing loud ings are a good way to gather res- around or laying on the street music late at night. idents of diverse backgrounds for dead. I think it’s their responsibilthe purpose of building up the ity to make sure they are safe and

been made in the past several months.

According to data provided by Mercy House, they have assisted 829 individuals with emergency shelter.

“We are working as hard as we can, as long as we can, to get as many people off the streets in San Bernardino,” said Mercy House Chief Executive Officer Larry Haynes. “We are proud that in a short amount of time we’ve been able to get people off streets.”

Notwithstanding these successes, Haynes is uncertain whether they will continue to be of service to San Bernardino after June 30--the day their contract with the city expires.

“We are hoping our relationship will be extended,” he said. “We will have to wait and see.”

Some obstacles the Mercy House has endured during its time in San Bernardino has been the lack of funding. Last June--in approximately one month-- the center used up $200,000 in available funding and ran out of food vouchers, motel vouchers, bus passes, and gas cards.

“In terms of not qualifying for services, a lot of it focuses on the availability of resources at particular times,” Haynes explained.

Additionally, Haynes addressed the issue of dealing with homeless individuals that are a nuisance to the center’s staff. He said the organization’s goal is to never turn anyone away, unless it is an extreme case.

“Occasionally you have people who need help that conduct themselves in a certain way that makes it difficult to provide services for them at that time,” Haynes said.

“It doesn’t mean we won’t help them. We deal with people who are frustrated or broken and become frustrated with the agency.”

Haynes said working in the city has been difficult due to contentious politics, but commended the staff who are dedicated to addressing the homeless situation.

“You have some good staff members who truly care about the issues. I just wish they had better support.”

not in danger.

The next meeting is scheduled to take place at the PAL center on March 29 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information, visit the county’s website at www.countywideplan.com/Muscoy.

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tainment, opportunity drawings, vendors, food and trophies. The show is open to all car clubs, solo riders, motorcycles, bikes and peddle cars. For registration information call Liz at 909.319.3340 or Paul at 909.227.4616

Saturday, March 19, - Fundraising Gala Dinner and Auction- Live from Crafton it’s Saturday Night from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the new Crafton Hills College Center. For refreshments. Due to limited space i n f o r m a t i o n : RSVP is requested - call: www.craftonhills.edu/foundation 909.820.2519 Saturday, March 26 - the San Thursday, March 10 - the Boy Bernardino Symphony presents Scouts of America California In- Masterwork Melange, a concert land Empire Council present The from the whimsical to the subWhitney M. Young Jr. Service lime... a concert to excite the Award Dinner at Shandin Hills senses featuring the Hansel and Golf Club, 3380 Little Mountain Gretel Prelude by Englebert Drive, San Bernardino from 6 to 9 Humperinck, Symphony No. 9 by Waudier "Woodie" Dimitri Shostakoich, and Piano p.m.

Rucker-Hughes and Carl Concerto No. 2 with Rufus Choi, Dameron are the honorees. For piano. Performance starts at 7:30 sponsorship and ticket information p.m. with a pre-concert lecture an call Tracy Youden at 909.793.2463 hour before at the California Theext. 123. atre of the Performing Arts, 562 W. 4th Street, San Bernardino. For inFriday, March 11 - San formation and tickets call Bernardino Generation Now pres- 909.381.5388 or online at ents "Spirit & Arts" from 6 to 9 www.sanbernardinosymphony.org p.m. at the Garcia Center for the or in person at the Symphony ofArts, 526 W. 11th St. San fice, 198 N. Arrowhead Ave., San Bernardino. Entry fee includes Bernardino creative space, paint and supplies Nominations sought: wine and appetizers. Participants Wednesday, March 30 - Latino The League of Women Voters of must 21 years of age. For informaSan Bernardino (LWVSB) is seek- tion visit ing nominations of deserving peo- www.sbgenerationnow.com ple to be recognized at its Annual Citizens of Achievement award re- Friday, March 11 - Community ception on May 1, 2016. A suc- Action Partnership of San cessful nominee is an individual or Bernardino County presents the a group of individuals working 2016 Poverty Symposium at Calicollectively toward a common fornia State University San goal to make a positive difference Bernardino from 8 a.m. to 3:30 in their community. If the nominee p.m. This free event features makes a difference as part of keynote speaker Sasha Abramsky, his/her job, the work must be ex- a New York best selling author of loria Macías Harrison, emplary - going beyond the call of several books on poverty. The purclerk of the San duty. The LWVSB encompasses pose of the Symposium is to exBernardino Community all communities from Fontana to amine the socioeconomic College District (SBCCD) Board Yucaipa and from the San challenges facing San Bernardino of Trustees, has completed the Bernardino/Riverside County line County and to take an in-depth Excellence in Trusteeship Proto the mountain areas. Nomina- look at poverty and proven strategram offered by the Community tions are due by March 25, 2016. gies to expand economic opportuCollege League of California Forms and instructions are avail- nity for all residents. Registration (CCLC). She was presented with able online at information at 909.723.1514 or the certification of completion at lwvsanbernardino.ca.lwvnet.org. www.capsbc.org/2016Poverthe Board’s regular meeting on Since 1975, the LWVSB has hon- tySymposium or February 25. ored over 700 men and women info@capssbc.org President of the Board John who have made a positive impact Longville said, “Trustee Harriin the area. Founded in 1955, the Friday, March 11 - State Senason’s completion of this imporLeague of Women Voters is a non- tor Connie Leyva is sponsoring tant program augments her role as partisan political organization that the 2016 Young Women's LeaderClerk of our Board of Trustees. encourages informed and active ship Conference from 8 a.m. to The achievement demonstrates participation of citizens in govern- 2:00 p.m. at the Jesse Turner Comher ongoing commitment to our ment. It influences public policy munity Center, 15556 Summit primary responsibility as stewthrough education and advocacy. It Ave., Fontana. The free conference ards of a tremendous community never supports or opposes any po- will feature panels on education, resource. It is in the best interest litical party or candidate. civic engagement and leadership, of the SBCCD community that a college resource fair and comour Board of Trustees be as well munity resources booths. A light informed as possible, and the Save the Date: continental breakfast and lunch CCLC is one of the best sources will be provided. For information of such information.”

Friday, March 4 - Friends of the contact Vanessa Wiarco at “Ensuring that our Board is Center for Individual Develop- 909.591.7016 or email trained in the best practices of ment (CID) present Night at the vanessa.wairco@sen.ca.gov their offices ensures the quality, Oscars Dinner, Program and integrity and effectiveness of our Awards Reception at the Center, Thursday, March 17 - the Inprograms and services and the fi8088 Palm Lane, San Bernardino land Congregations United for nancial stability of our instituat 5 p.m. For sponsorship and Change present Common Ground tions. The trustees have a ticket information call for Peace - Night Walk Pray to Recomplex role in a very demand909.384.5426 duce Gun Violence at 4 p.m. Starting education system in Califoring point is St. Anthony's Parish, nia, and the CCLC helps a trustee Saturday, March 5 - the 10th 1640 Western Ave. and will end at do the best job possible,” exAnnual The State Of Women – this St. Paul AME, 2050 N. Mt. Verplained Chancellor Bruce Baron. event recognizes and celebrates non, San Bernardino. For informaTrustee Harrison commented dynamic women who represent the tion on this gathering of faith and that “the program provides a solid community. It begins at 10 a.m. at community leaders call foundation for being an effective 1686 W. Baseline, Rialto - Logistic 909.253.9147. board member, and for learning Center #2 and is hosted by Mayor the specifics necessary for leaderDeborah Robertson, City Clerk Saturday, March 19 - the Wobship in seven broad areas of comBarbara McGee, Woman's Club bles present the 3rd Annual Cruise petency, including accreditation, of Rialto, NCNW Inland Empire Against Cancer 2016 at Veterans student success, ethics, and the and the IE League of Women Vot- Park, 290 East O Street, Colton.

Brown Act. The training provides ers. This free event will feature The Car Show runs from 11 a.m. trustees with tools that help clarvendor booths, raffles, awards and to 6 p.m. and will feature enterify the Board’s role in supporting

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Inland Empire Community Newspapers • March 3, 2016 • Page A3 Education & Advocacy Days (LEAD) Summit at California State University, San Bernardino.

For information: http:/leadsummit.csusb.edu

Coming in April: Friday, April 15 - the San Bernardino Valley College Foundation presents its 6th Annual SBVC Athletics Golf Tournament at the Arrowhead Country Club, 3433 Parkside Drive, San Bernardino. Registration starts at noon with Shotgun start at 1 p.m.

For sponsorship and registration information call: 909.384.4471 or register on line at www.sbvcfoundation.org

rowhead Country Club, 3433 Parkside Drive, San Bernardino.

Registration starts at 8 a.m. with Shotgun Start at 10 a.m. for information: 909.825.2222

Saturday, April 30 - the Assistance League of San Bernardino presents the 55th Annual Signature Headdress Ball, The Ballroom Blitz at the National Orange Show, 689 S. E Street, San Bernardino.

There are two performances, matinee event starting at 9:45 a.m. and an evening Gala beginning at 5:30 p.m. For sponsorship and ticket information call 909.792.8460 or 949.494.3513

Friday, April 15 - Time for Change (TFCF) 13th Annual Gala Quote: from 6 to 9 p.m. at the DoubleTree

by Hilton in Ontario. For informa- "Everyone can be great...because tion call 909.886.2994 anyone can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve.

Saturday, April 23 - the Rialto You don't have to make your subSchool District presents "Putin on ject and verb agree to serve. You the Ritz" at Amina Carter High only need a heart full of grace. A School from 6 to 9 p.m. This an- soul generated by love." nual program highlights the performing arts talents of students in -Martin Luther King Rialto School District while raising funds for the district's arts programs.

To submit an event or info to Monday, April 25 - the Colton Gloria’s Corner please email Chamber of Commerce presents gloharrison@me.com its Annual Golf Classic at the Ar-

San Bernardino Community College District Trustee Earns Excellence Award

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Courtesy Photo San Bernardino Community College District (SBCCD) Board of Trustees President John Longville and Chancellor Bruce Baron present Board Clerk Gloria Macías Harrison with her pin and Certificate of Completion for the Excellence in Trusteeship Program from the Community College League of California student success and serving our communities.”

ABOUT TRUSTEE GLORIA MACIAS HARRISON

Gloria Macias Harrison was elected to the Board of Trustees in 2012, and serves Area 5.

She became President of Crafton Hills College on July 1, 2000, and served until her retirement from that position on July 2, 2012. Vice President of Instruction at Crafton Hills College for six years, and Dean of Humanities at San Bernardino Valley College for three years, she also has over 20 years of teaching experience.

Mrs. Harrison was a governor's appointee to the California Commission on the Status of Women

and served on the California Council for Humanities and numerous state committees on education. Locally, she is a former member of The Community Foundation, Kiwanis, and currently involved with the San Bernardino Symphony Association, and the San Bernardino Valley College, Crafton Hills College Foundation and the KVCR Foundation. She belongs to many professional organizations and is the recipient of numerous awards.

Mrs. Harrison received an Associate of Arts degree from San Bernardino Valley College, and her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in Spanish Literature from the University of California, Riverside.

OPINION&LETTERS Page A4 • March 3, 2016 • Inland Empire Community Newspapers

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Spring Collection from infants clothing to women’s sizes. Families are welcome.

By Yazmin Alvarez

March happenings around town

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rom Daylight saving time, St. Patrick’s Day to Easter — there’s plenty to keep you busy with in March.

But if you’re looking for more to do, here are some happenings to add to your calendar for the month.

Dr. Seuss Celebration 10:30 a.m. to noon, March 5 Redlands YMCA 500 East Citrus Avenue Join in the fun at the YMCA for a magical Dr. Seuss celebration day! Celebration to include a story time featuring AK Smiley Public Library and Dr. Seuss themed activities and crafts.

Registration: 909-798-9622 Certified Farmers Market 8 a.m. - 11 a.m., Saturdays March 5, 12, 19, 26 Downtown Redlands, 5th and State Street

9th annual Grove Monopoly Tournament 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., March 5 at The Grove School, 200 Nevada Street in Redlands Watch board gamers go head to head in a Junior (grades 6-12) and Senior Division (18 years and older) vying for top prizes in the 9th annual Grove Monopoly Tournament. All players are guaranteed two 90-minute rounds of tournament play. To learn more about the event and participation, visit www.grovemonopoly.com.

Matilda Jane Trunk Show Noon to 3 p.m. March 5 - Rubie Tuesday's Boutique, 411 E. State Street, Redlands Matilda Jane Trunk Show Keeper will be at Rubie Tuesday’s

Inaugural Redlands Pride 6 to 8 p.m. March 11 - University of Redlands Pride Center 1200 E Colton Ave, Redlands Join the University of Redlands Pride Center and Rainbow Grove in celebrating its first ever “Redlands Pride” event.

The event is an opportunity for LGBTQ and Ally members of the Redlands-area and surrounding community to meet and mingle, while participating in a variety of Pride focused activities and surprises. Light refreshments will be served.

I n f o r m a t i o n : Janelle_Cronk@redlands.edu

Kids Downtown Fun Egg Hunt 1 to 3 p.m., March 19 - Ed Hales Park in Downtown Redlands at the corner of 5th and State Street.

Easter Bunny arrival, Sixth Street School of Music, Complimentary carriage rides, complimentary face painting and balloons, complimentary bounce house and festive photo backdrop are all part of this year’s fun!

St. Patrick’s Day at the ESRI Café 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., March 17 - 380 New York Street in Redlands The Café is serving up corned beef & cabbage with boiled potatoes for only $6.99 to celebrate St. Patty’s Day!. Corned beef not your thing? Try the Pastrami Reuben with a side & 20oz beverage for only $6.99.

The ESRI Café is open to the public

Passport Day! 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 19 - Rialto City Clerk’s Office, 290 W. Rialto Ave. Planning to travel outside of the United States? First, plan to get your passport! Will your next vacation or business trip take you outside of the United States? No matter where you go, a U.S. passport will get you back home.

To learn more about the required travel requirements for U.S. citizens and to apply for a U.S. passport, call 909-820-2519.

Movie in the Park 5 to 9 p.m., March 29 - Ed Hales Park - Downtown Redlands, 101 East State Street Bring your blankets and chairs for a free screening of “Minions.”

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Combatting Climate Change will Create Inland Empire Jobs

Last year, Pope Francis spoke before a joint meeting of Congress and highlighted the urgency of addressing the dangers of climate change to “our common home.”

He said, “We need a conversation which includes everyone, since the environmental challenge we are undergoing, and its human roots, concern and affect us all.”

Climate change is one of the biggest threats of our generation and the urgency should be clear to all: 2015 was the Earth’s hottest year in recorded history. We are feeling the effects of climate change today, from the worst drought in California’s history, to rampant wildfires, to severe weather and rising temperatures.

It is our responsibility to confront the root causes that have led to these threatening shifts in our environment so we don’t force our children to bear a burden we helped create. By thinking globally and acting locally, we can do our part to mitigate the harmful effects of climate change while building a 21st century economy in the Inland Empire.

As Inland Empire mayors, we both voted and supported the building of distribution facilities in our region, which are good for the local economy. However, while our proximity to the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach makes our region a hub for the logistics and goods movement in-

The League of Women Voters of San Bernardino invites community members to nominate deserving people to be recognized at their Annual Citizens of Achievement award reception.

LWVSB encompasses all communities from Fontana to Yucaipa and from the San Bernardino/Riverside County line to the mountain areas. A successful nominee is an individual, or a group of individuals working col-

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dustries, we have the potential to move beyond being solely a place for warehouses and distribution centers. These industries play an important role in the Inland Empire economy, but we can and should do more. We need to focus on high-wage, high-skill employment which will benefit everyone.

We need to have a clean energy economy that can adapt to climate change, and make concrete reforms to help cut carbon emissions.

Attracting green manufacturing in fields like solar and wind power, expanding public transportation options and investing in water conservation technologies are all viable options for creating new jobs, growing the economy and improving the quality of life for our children and future generations.

The United States needs to remain a leader on the international stage to pressure China and other major polluters to do their fair share to stop climate change. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), power plants are the largest source of carbon emissions and account for a third of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. That is why the president’s Clean Power Plan, which would slash carbon emissions from power plants, is so important. It is disheartening that twenty-nine states have challenged the Clean Power Plan, and it is even more

disappointing that the U.S. Supreme Court has placed a stay on the rule. This is the first time in history that the Supreme Court has taken steps to stop the implementation of a rule before federal review, but we remain supportive of the plan as we await a final ruling.

This is particularly important in areas with a high demographic of Hispanic families. In a 2011 Natural Resources Defense Council study, researchers found that Latinos are more likely to live in regions with the worst air pollution.

San Bernardino County is over 50 percent Hispanic or Latino and Riverside nearly matches that at 47 percent. While climate change affects us all, this is particularly personal to our Inland Empire community.

We cannot afford to fall behind on keeping our air, water and land clean—the health of our children depends on it. The Inland Empire can and should be more than just warehouses and distribution centers. By investing in our resources and the opportunities in front of us, we can create an identity and meaning for our region that moves us forward.

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lectively toward a common goal, to make a positive difference in their community. If the nominee makes a difference as part of his/her job, the work must be exemplary -- going above and beyond the call of duty.

Nominations are due by March 25, 2016. Nomination forms and instructions are available online at lwvsanbernardino.ca.lwvnet.org.

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Words to Think About: Life of Carl Sandburg

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By G. W. Abersold Ph.D.

arl Sandburg was born in 1878 and died in 1967 at age 94. Born in Galesburg, Illinois to parents of Swedish ancestry. He quit school at the age of thirteen (8th grade) and began driving a milk wagon.

From the age fourteen until he was eighteen, Sandburg worked at various jobs: a porter, brick layer, farm laborer, a coal miner, a sheep herder and a journeyman handyman. He traveled throughout the Midwest for a period of four years.

Then when he was about nine-

teen, he began his life calling. He began his writing as a journalist for the Chicago Daily News.

He began writing poetry, history, biography, novels, children’s literature and film reviews. He also began editing books and folklore.

He then entered the military and following a short stint he returned to Galesburg and enrolled at Lombard College, but left without a degree in 1903.

At age 25, his life had a basic turn. He moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin and joined the Social Democratic Party. He served as secretary to Emil Siedel, the Socialist mayor of Milwaukee.

Sandburg met Lillian Paula Steichen at the Socialist office in 1907 and they married the next year.

For several years they lived in and around Chicago. Harbert, Michigan, Evanston, Illinois, Elmhurst, Illinois, and two years in the Military.

Sandburg’s literary production was unbelievable. In 1919-1930 he wrote three children’s books and two volumes about Abraham Lincoln. He also wrote a book of poems in 1927; another book of

poems in 1928.

Sandburg received a Pulitzer Prize for poetry in 1940. In 1945 a major decision was made when the family moved to a Flat Rock, North Carolina estate.

While the Sandburg family had a heritage of religion in the Lutheran Church, there is very little historical data that any of Carl’s family were active in a church.

However, he was very active in the Civil Rights movement. He also supported the NAACP with contributions.

There are a number of physical memories in his legacy. For instance his homes in Galesburg and Flat Rock are National Parks and the Carl Sandburg University is located in Galesburg, Illinois.

There are several items about the Sandburg that are seldom known by the usual historian. Lillian Sandburg, wife of Carl, was born on May 1, 1883, five years younger than her husband and died on February 18, 1977 at age 93.

Carl and Lillian had three daughters; Margaret, Janet and Helga.

One daughter, Madeline died at birth.

“We realize that there are youth in San Bernardino County who face tremendous hardships and challenges that would be difficult for adults to endure, and yet they have the fortitude and determination to persevere,” said San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Chairman James Ramos. “Their resilience and courage is remarkable and we are committed to providing them with the tools they need to succeed, promoting prosperity within our community.”

The event, Y4: “Why youth?

Why wait? Why now? Why not?

Because the next generation is already here!” took place in the fall at the Ontario Convention Center.

“So many young people here have incredible stories that could be used as excuses for why they don’t progress, but instead they’re using these stories as motivation for success in life,” said nationally renowned author and motivational speaker Dr. Alex Ellis. Dr. Ellis presented at Y4 teaching young people how to dress for success.

Shantrina is obtaining work experience through Goodwill and is determined to provide for her 2year-old daughter. She graduated from high school ahead of schedule in November, a milestone she didn’t expect to achieve due to

her challenges. “I’ve seen my mom on drugs and I’m doing everything to make sure I can be better, and to teach my daughter right.”

Shane is merely four credits shy of graduating high school. He has been enrolled in Operation New Hope in Rancho Cucamonga where he received vocational credits and life skills training. “I never thought I could get my high school diploma, but because of all these people (academic coaches) I’m going to achieve it,” Shane said. He is currently enrolled in a pre-veterinarian tech program, engaged to be married, owns a car and lives in a house with his fiancé.

“Hearing from youth about their struggles and how they overcome them with such strength and tenacity is inspirational to all of us who work fervently behind the scenes helping at-risk youth achieve their own greatness,” said San Bernardino County Workforce Development Board Executive Director Sandy Harmsen. “During events like Y4 we see the excitement on their faces when they speak of possibilities that before now they never thought would be within their reach; it validates why we do what we do.”

Margaret was born on June 3, 1911 and was a child prodigy. She acted as the librarian for her father’s vast writings. She also was a Shakespearean authority. She was also a noted editor. She died on April 15, 1996.

Margaret edited his first and last books of poems. The last one, “Breathing Tokens” consisted of 100 previously unpublished poems. She never married.

Janet was born on June 27, 1915.

And died on February 16, 2001at age 85. She worked with her mother breeding goats on their farm.

Her mother had started breeding goats in 1935.

Helga was born on November 28, 1918. She married and had two children, John Carl and Paula.

Helga was a distinguished author and raised Siamese cats and Black Angus cattle.

Carl delivered the Lincoln Day address before a joint session of Congress on February 12, 1959.

In 1967 he also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. It was given to him by President Lyndon B. Johnson.

Carl Sandburg died on July 22, 1967. Besides his four volumes about Abraham Lincoln, he wrote a total of 450 poems.

A statement that I heard years ago was his response to a stage presentation. The writer had asked him why he did not write his opinion about it. Sandburg responded with just four words, “Silence is an opinion.”

Sandburg’s poetry was unique in that his poetic style was incidental to its content. He was a philosophical poet. His poetry contained bits of wisdom with subtle advice. For example his famous poem “Mending Fences.” It contains lines like, “Good fences make good neighbors.” And, “Something there is that doesn’t love a wall.” And, “Before I built a wall I’d ask to know what I’m walling in or walling out; and to whom I was like to give offence.”

Incidentally, Robert Frost has also been reported, on the Internet, to have written the same poem but called it; “Mending Wall.”

Whichever one wrote the poem, it is excellent.

Amen. Selah. So be it.

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he San Bernardino County Workforce Development Board (formerly the Workforce Investment Board) celebrated another impactful year of providing services to youth facing barriers to building careers, and will continue to make a positive difference in young people’s lives. The youth program offers free career counseling, training, internships and job seeking services to youth in San Bernardino County who face obstacles to gaining employment.

Shantrina Ealy of Victorville, 17, was left to raise herself at an early age and became a mother herself at 15; Shane Huffman of Rancho Cucamonga, 23, couldn’t write until he was 18. These are just two examples of the many youth in San Bernardino County who have overcome barriers to their future career success through the youth program.

While some dismiss this segment of the youth population as lost, the Workforce Development Board (WDB) is working to help these young people become successful, self-sufficient and productive members of society.

The San Bernardino County WDB’s youth program offers services year round to young people, ages 16 to 24. Youth from throughout the county who participate in these programs have the opportunity to convene each year to share their stories, network, participate in workshops and listen to motivational speakers at the annual Y4 event.

This event, designed by participants in 2009, serves as a capstone for all the programs and presents an opportunity for youth to realize they are part of a bigger picture - a countywide vision to provide the necessary resources to ensure opportunities are readily available for them to achieve success in their careers and in life.

Courtesy Photo Emily Petrus from the Department of Workforce Development, chats with Shane Huffman, one of many youth the San Bernardino County Workforce Development Board helps to achieve career success and self-sufficiency. Shane could not write until he was 18 years old and a high school diploma seemed impossible to attain. Today, because of the assistance provided by the WDB, Shane will be graduating from high school and is already pre-enrolled in a pre-veterinary tech program.

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Loma Linda: Second and fourth Tuesday, 7 p.m. (check city Web site as dates are subject to change); 25541 Barton Rd. Redlands: First and third Tues- The Democratic Luncheon Club of San Bernardino meet at 12:15 day, 6 p.m.; 35 Cajon St. Rialto: Second and fourth Tues- on Fridays at Club Headquarters, 136 Carousel Mall (near the cenday, 6 p.m.; 150 S. Palm Ave. San Bernardino: First and third tral glass elevator) in San Bernardino.

Monday, 3 p.m.; 300 N. “D” St. Speaker Schedule: fternoon Delight 2/26-Connie Leyva, State Senator, SD-20 Dance Socials 3/4-Gil Navarro, Advocate and Former SB County Board of EdAll seniors, couples and singles, ucation; SB Valley Municipal welcome at free dance socials. Water Dist.

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Fellow K-12 school board members Wilson So (3rd from left) and Karen Gray (far right) join San Bernardino Community College Trustee Gloria Macias Harrison (far left) in congratulating Dr. Margaret Hill on her new book, Sharecropping to Non-stopping.

Workshop provides information on student aid

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round 60 students and their families attended a Financial Aid workshop at the Roy C. Hill Education Center in San Bernardino on Saturday to receive last minute information on how to apply for college grants and loans.. The deadline to submit applications for federal and state aid was March 2.

Bernardino’s Financial Aid office.

In the past year Aguilar has advocated for the expansion of student loan programs on the U.S. House floor. He has co-sponsored the AllYear ACCESS Act (Additional Pell Grant offers to students in need), the America’s College Promise Act (Free access to Community College), and the Protections and Regulations for Our Students (PRO) Act, which holds

marketing, according to a press release from Tennessee Congressman Steve Cohen.

A former Pell Grant recipient, Aguilar said on Saturday that he comprehends the financial burden that families struggle with daily.

“I understand what our students are going through – I’ve been in their shoes,” said Rep. Aguilar.

“The student loan process is complex and can be very confusing,

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Congressman Pete Aguilar (D-San Bernardino) speaking to students and residents about the importance of receiving financial assistance for college during a Financial Aid workshop at the Roy C. Hill Education Center in San Bernardino on Feb. 27.

The event was organized by Congressman Pete Aguilar’s (D-San Bernardino) office in conjunction with San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools Ted Alejandre and Cal State San

for-profit colleges accountable for their actions and protects students and administrators from potential unethical practices. For instance such colleges could be held liable using revenues derived from federal student aid for recruiting and

especially if you’ve never done it before. I’m glad we were able to host this workshop for families to help ease that burden.”

Statistics gathered by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) demonstrate that from

2007 to 2013, the percentage of first time, full time, undergraduate and postgraduate students who received financial aid increased from 80 percent to 85 percent. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Education identified that the number of Californians applying for federal aid rose to approximately 74 percent from 56 percent.

Students who apply for aid may qualify for a wide range of financial packages depending on the college or university they attend.

For those applying to the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU), they may be eligible for the Middle Class Scholarship, which covers up to 20 percent of tuition and fees. In addition to state- and federal-issued grants, students can also apply for low interest loans.

Saturday’s workshop also included the application process for

undocumented students who qualify for aid under the California DREAM Act (Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors). The law allows children who were brought into the country under the age of 16 without proper visas/immigration documentation and attended school on a regular basis, as well as meet in-state tuition and GPA requirements to apply for student financial aid benefits.

Cajon High School student Delao-Tellez, 17, said Saturday’s workshop introduced him to the Cal Grant, which he didn’t know about before.

“The information was very helpful,” he said. “I’ve learned about these grants that may get me through school. I feel this financial investment will be worth it.”

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Assemblywoman Cheryl Brown re-election campaign to kick off first in Rialto

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Assemblywoman cheryl brown, D-san bernardino, officially starts her re-election campaign March 12 with a kickoff event at her campaign headquarters in rialto. the event is set for 10 a.m.

election March 12 with a kickoff event in Rialto.

“I'm running for re-election to continue moving the Inland Empire community forward, together, in unity,” said Brown, according to

a news release.

The campaign kickoff, set for 10 a.m. at Brown’s Campaign Headquarters in Rialto, 140 W. Rialto Ave., is free and open to the public.

Refreshments and snacks will be served. Local community leaders are expected to attend the event, according to a Facebook posting for the event, www.facebook.com/events/56367 6923791146.

Brown was elected in 2012 then re-elected in 2014 to represent the 47th Assembly District, which in-

p.m., Monday through Friday.

Completed candidate filing documents must be filed at the Elections Office by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 11, 2016.

Candidates running for offices up for election in the City of Loma Linda must pick up and file their candidate filing documents at the Loma Linda City Hall, located at 25541 Barton Road, Loma Linda, during regular business hours.

In addition to the offices above,

a special recall election will be held in the 2016 Presidential Primary Election for two members on the Yermo Community Services District Board of Directors.

Candidate filing is underway for these offices and continues through 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 24, 2016.

For more information on this election, please visit the Elections Office website at www.sbcountyelections.com or call (909) 3878300.

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Assemblywoman cheryl brown’s campaign kickoff is set March 12 in rialto.

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ssemblywoman Cheryl Brown, D-San Bernardino plans to officially launch her campaign for re-

Candidate filing deadline reminder for the 2016 Presidential Primary

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riday, March 11, is the last day for potential candidates to return completed candidate filing documents for offices up for election in the 2016 Presidential Primary Election.

There are over fifty federal, state, county, and local offices up for election in San Bernardino County, which include: Federal Offices o United States Senator o United States Representatives for districts 8, 27, 31, 35 and 39 State Offices o State Senators for districts 21, 23, 25 and 29 o Members of the State Assembly for districts 33, 36, 40, 41, 42, 47, 52, and 55 County Offices o Superior Court Judges for 33 offices o County Supervisors for districts 1, 3 and 5 Local Offices o City of Loma Linda City Council Members Citizens who are interested in running for any of the offices up for election may obtain and file the appropriate documents at the San Bernardino County Elections Office, 777 E. Rialto Avenue, San Bernardino, from 8 a.m. to 5

cludes Colton, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Rialto, southwest San Bernardino, Bloomington and Muscoy.

Brown announced that she is the only candidate endorsed by every mayor in the district: Mayor Deborah Robertson, City of Rialto;, Mayor Darcy McNaboe, City of

Grand Terrace; Mayor Richard DeLaRosa, City of Colton; Mayor Carey Davis, City of San Bernardino and Mayor Acquanetta Warren, City of Fontana.

“I am proud to be trusted by our local leaders with their support in my re-election campaign,” said Brown, in the news release.

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Military Banner Installations

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Daniel Luna. Banner was installed on February 10, 2016 on the South side of N. St. , the 1st pole West of 7th.

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Gilbert Dominguez. Banner was installed on February 9, 2016 at the SW corner of La Cadena and Bordwell.

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Raymond Mikel Hernandez. Banner was installed on February 10, 2016 at Pennsylvania and C St.

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Kaiser routs Miller in playoff match up I

By Richard Dawson

t was dubbed the “Battle of Fontana” but the battle was short lived.

Kaiser took control in the second quarter and ended up routing rival Miller 77-51 in a boys basketball CIF Southern Section Division 2AA quarterfinals match up in front of a packed gym at Miller High School on Tuesday, February 23.

With the win, Kaiser (26-4) advanced to the semifinals and plays at second-seeded Huntington Beach Edison. Miller finishes the season with a record of 21-7.

The Cats jumped out to a 17-5 lead in the first quarter behind a 12-0 run but the Rebels marched right back to make it 17-13.

Miller took its first lead of the game after Chris Gastelum nailed a 3-pointer to make it 27-26 in the later part of the second.

That lead was short lived how-

Photo/Richard Dawson Kaiser's Kenneth Smith drives to the rim during a 77-51 win over Miller in the CIF-SS Division 2AA semifinal on February 23.

ever, as Kaiser went on an 11-0 run from baskets by Dylan Harris, Armani Dodson and Jawohn McClain, to close out the half up 3727.

Kaiser’s lead reached 17 points in the third quarter and grew to 23 following a 12-3 run in the fourth quarter before the Cats rested their starters to close out the game.

Dodson, a senior, finished with a game-high 19 points and 10 rebounds for Kaiser, while junior Kenneth Smith added 17 points and five assists. Senior Abe Salmon totaled 14 points to go with seven assists.

Sophomore K.J. Allen led Miller with 16 points.

Kaiser also defeated Miller 6554 in tournament action at the Inland Empire Classic back in December of last year.

The Cats impressive playoff run also includes wins over Citrus Hill, 70-35, and Thousand Oaks, 68-43, in the first two rounds.

Photo/Richard Dawson Armani Dodson (#33) contests a shot. He finished with 19 points and 10 rebounds for Kaiser.

Carter's Michelle Camacho places in top-12 at CIF-State Wrestling Tournament

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By Harvey M. Kahn

ichelle Camacho wrapped up her junior year wrestling at Carter High School in Rialto with a Citrus Belt League championship, a CIF-Division championship, a fourth place Masters finish and placing in the top-12 at 143 pounds in the CIF-State championships held in Visalia last weekend. This was capped with an invitation to compete for a AAU national team this spring.

The extremely busy Camacho has accomplished all this in just 15 months as a competitive wrestler. At the state championships, she recorded a 3-2 record among 28 competitors in her weight.

Camacho and 160-pound Carter teammate Anna Castro are both 2016 CIF-Southern Section Eastern Division champions. Castro is a two time CIF Division champ and has won the Gray State title in

Fresno. Castro was limited late this season due to a concussion.

Another Carter teammate, Joslyn Lopez has defeated boys in AAU tournaments at 189 pounds.

Camacho qualified for the state championships after finishing fourth out of 30 entrants at the CIF-Finals (Masters). Carter girls' wrestling coach Steven Chavez said Camacho placed in the top-5 this season in six tournaments leading up to her impressive win at the CIF-Eastern Division championships.

Camacho built a 38-12 overall record this season. She received widespread recognition by finishing fifth among 32 national entries at the Napa Valley Tournament, considered one of the most coemptive high school tournaments in the country. At the state championships Camacho registered wins against Kayla Harrison of Ukiah, Jenna Trauch of Vacaville, and Diana Mendoza from Kennedy High School, La Palma.

Carter assistant Steve Lindo said Camacho's recent accomplishments are setting new standards for the Carter athletic program.

This was Carter's third year of offering girls wrestling and the CIF's sixth year of hosting the girl only tourney. Chavez went on to point out that Camacho's strong showing at state should make her among the top-2 in preseason statewide rankings at 143-pounds next year.

"I'm so proud of her because of all that she has accomplished," said Michelle Camacho's mother, Alanis Camacho. "Michelle started watching WWE at age-6.

She loved it. The moment she came to Carter she had me call the district about starting a girls wrestling program. If they wouldn't, she was going to start her own." Alanis Camacho was not a athlete in high school.

Chavez and Lindo agreed that Camacho is one of the first to arrive at practice and the last one to

leave. "She's at practice on the days when it would be easier to stay away," said Chavez. "She is disciplined and well conditioned.

She runs and lifts weights and eats a piece of fruit instead of a candy bar." Lindo called her a "workhorse."

Camacho has been a member of the Carter cross country team and is a honor student taking advanced placement classes. Her coaches say they see Camacho doing home work during breaks at wrestling practice.

Chavez said Camacho wants to go to USC after high school. "She wants to wrestle but USC does not have a girls team." But not having a team has not stopped Camacho before and those who know her say they would not be surprised if she gets a NCAA-sanctioned team started at USC as well.

"She worked to get a girls program started at Carter so she would probably try the same at USC," said Chavez.

Photo Courtesy Steve Chavez Carter High School CIF-Division wrestling champions Michelle Camacho (Left) and Anna Castro. Camacho finished in top-12 in state at 143 pounds.

Page A12 • March 3, 2016 • EC • IECN NOTICE INVITING BIDS

Notice is hereby given that the Rialto Unified School District ("District") of San Bernardino County, California, acting by and through its Governing Board ("Board"), will receive at the Purchasing Services Office located at: 260 S. Willow Avenue, Rialto, California, bids for: CENTRAL KITCHEN MODERNIZATION BID NO. 15-16-011

Up to, but not later than, 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2016 There will be a mandatory pre-bid conference/job walk on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at 625 W. Rialto Avenue Rialto, CA 92376 At the entry to the Maintenance and Operation building

Potential bidders will be required to sign in at job walk. Failure to do so will result in vendor being automatically disqualified from submitting a bid. There will be no exceptions. Please bring a copy of the bid with you for the pre-bid conference/job walk.

Award of this bid by the Rialto Unified School District Governing Board will be contingent upon one hundred percent (100%) eligible funding of this project by The District. Even after award of the contract, the Rialto Unified School District may or may not proceed with the project, in whole or in part.

Execution of the project, in part or in whole, is solely at the discretion of Rialto Unified School District. Contractors wishing to bid, do so solely at their own risk. The Rialto Unified School District is not liable or responsible for any costs, loss, fees, or expenses, of any kind, associated with bid and/or a decision not to proceed with the project, even after award of the contract. By submitting a bid, each bidder agrees to bear all of its own costs, fees, expenses, and losses, of any and all kind, should the Rialto Unified School District cancel the project.

Licenses: The District requires that bidders possess the following classification(s) of contractor’s license: B

Work in this Category includes all work as required to complete the entire project as noted anywhere within: the Project Manual, the drawings, or issued addenda.

All bids shall be prepared and submitted on the bid forms furnished by the District. Each bid shall be accompanied by the security referred to in the contract documents. All Bids must be sealed and clearly state on the Lower Left Side of the bid envelope the Bid Title and Bid Number.

Sealed bids will be received at the Purchasing Services Office located at: 260 S. Willow Avenue, Rialto, California, 92376 up to, but no later than 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2016 and will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Purchasing Services Office.

Office (909) 381-9898

or type of work needed to execute the contract. Holiday rates shall be paid as specified in the collective bargaining agreement applicable to each particular trade, craft, classification, or type of work employed on the project.

Copies of schedules of rates so determined are available on the Internet (http://www.dir.ca.qov/DLSR/P WD) and are on file and available at the Purchasing Services Office address noted above. In accordance with Section 1773.2 of the California Labor Code, the Contractor and any Subcontractor(s) shall post a copy of the determination of prevailing rate of wages at each job site. The schedule of per diem wages is based upon a working day of eight (8) hours.

The rate for holiday and overtime work shall be at time plus one-half. The Contractor and any Subcontractor(s) shall pay not less than the specified prevailing rates of wages to all workers employed by them in the execution of the contract.

Pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, all contractors and subcontractors that wish to submit proposal or, be listed in a bid, or enter into a contract to perform public work must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. No bid will be accepted nor any contract entered into without proof of the contractor’s and subcontractors’ current registration with the Department of Industrial Relations to perform public work. If awarded a Contract, the bidder and its subcontractors, of any tier, shall maintain active registration with the Department of Industrial Relations for the duration of the Project. This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. It shall be the proposer’s sole responsibility to evaluate and include the cost of complying with all labor compliance requirements under this contract and applicable law in its proposal. –SB 854

In accordance with provisions of Public Contract Code Section 22300, substitution of eligible and equivalent securities for any monies withheld to ensure performance under this contract would be permitted at the request and expense of the Contractor.

Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check or bid bond executed by an admitted surety insurer in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid price, payable to the District. A Payment Bond and Performance Bond will be required prior to the execution of the Contract. The Payment Bond and Performance Bond shall be in the form and amount set forth in the Contract Documents.

No bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of ninety days (90) calendar days after the date set for the opening of bids.

The District reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any irregularities or information in any bid.

Each bid must conform with and be responsive to all pertinent Bidding and Contract documents. Copies are on file and open for public inspection at the Facilities Planning Office.

Each bidder is encouraged to and is expected to exercise due diligence to comply with the provisions of California Public Contract Code Section 10115 et seq. and California Military and Veterans Code Section 999 et seq. which require all applicable contracts to satisfy state wide participation goals of not less than three percent (3%) for disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBE).

For information regarding this project, prospective bidders are requested to contact Architect: Ralph Pacini rpacini@pcharch.com, cc.

Ichu@rialto.k12.ca.us.

First publication: Thursday, February 25, 2016 Second publication: Thursday, March 03, 2016 Pre-Bid Conference/Job Walk: MANDATORY Tuesday, March 08, 2016 11 a.m.

Deadline for Final Written Questions: Friday, March 11, 2016 4 p.m.

Response to written questions, issue last addendum: Wednesday, March 16, 2016 4 p.m.

Bids Due: Thursday, March 17, 2016 10 a.m.

Bid documents in digital format will be available in compact disc to proposers for free in Facilities Planning located at: 625 West Rialto Avenue, Rialto, California, 92376, phone number: (909) 421-7555. Bid documents in digital format will be available in compact disc to bidders for free. Bid documents will also be available through BidClerk www.bidclerk.com and Dodge Plan Room www.construction.com/dodge.

The District has obtained from the Department of Industrial Relations the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general prevailing rate for holiday and overtime work for the San Bernardino County area for each trade, craft, classification,

Rialto Unified School District is an "Equal Opportunity" employer.

The awarded bid shall be determined on the base bid, and other conditions, listed in the “Information to Bidder” of the Project Manual.

Published El Chicano 2/25/16, 3/3/16 E-7390

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To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be otherwise interested in the will or estate, or both of: DARLENE SUE WEST, aka DARLENE S. WEST A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Rebecca L. West in the Court of Superior California, County of SAN BERNARDINO THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Rebecca L. West be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the 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 APR 06 2016 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept.

S37 located at 247 West Street, San Third Bernardino, CA 92415 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should either appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisement of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the Court Clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Elisabeth Kempe-Olinger 290 North 10th Street, Suite 222 Colton, CA 92324 Published El Chicano 3/3,3/10,3/17/16 E-7391

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: to wit: Thursday, March 17, 2016 YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE BMW 02 WBAGL63482DP50858 6HQZ524 CA CHEV 05 1GNEC13V05R124323 6SNX660 CA 93 WABAS 1JJV281N8PL180871 To be sold by: BILL & WAG'S INC., 1516 S BON VIEW AVENUE, ONTARIO, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA 91761 (06:00 PM) YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE TOYT 15 5YFBURHE6FP328216 To be sold by: CERTIFIED TOWING, 1135 E STATE STREET, ONTARIO, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA 91761 (10:00 AM) Said sale is for the purpose of satisfying lien of the abovesigned for towing, storage, labor, materials and lien charges, together with costs of advertising, and expenses of sale.

Clear Choice Lien Service, Inc. P.O. Box 159009 San Diego, CA 92175 CNS-2850779# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 3/3/16 E-7392

LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given pursuant to sections 3071 and 3072 of the Civil Code of the State of California, the undersigned will sell the following vehicles at lien sale at said address(s) at said time(s) on: Wednesday, March 16, 2016 to wit: YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 02 MITS JA3AJ26E52U042996 6HSZ258 CA To be sold by: Desert Valley Towing, 5900 Mariposa Road, Oak Hills, San Bernardino County, CA 92344 (10:00 AM) YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 06 HOND JH2PC37156M301717 19X9598 CA To be sold by: Desert Valley Towing, 17177 Eureka Street, Victorville, San Bernardino County, CA 92395 (10:00 AM) Said sale is for the purpose of satisfying lien of the above signed for towing, storage, labor, materials and lien charges, together with costs of advertising, and expenses of sale.

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San Bernardino Salvation Army Corps Holds HAM Radio Operators Seminar

Photo/Ricardo Tomboc Mark Vessup, from San Bernardino, inspects a specialized ham Photo/Ricardo Tomboc radio antenna that was being auctioned off during the SATERN From left to right: Bradley Wade 16, Anthony Gaba 16, Scout Master Ed Stilgebouer, Nick Gaba seminar. Mark works for the US Forestry Service in the Commu15 and John Larkin 15. These Boy Scouts from Troup 428 in Perris, CA, prepared over 60 meals nications Department as a Radio Technician. for the seminar participants. Scout Master Ed Stilgebouer said the scouts are "Life Scouts". This SATERN members meet once a Christ wants us to touch people's was the troop's 10th year that they participated during the SATERN event. month for joint training exercises lives! Jesus wants us to be in the Turner and the final topic of the which is one level below an

By Ricardo Tomboc involving several Salvation Army middle of human pain and sufferseminar was "Armature Radio "Eagle Scout." This was the Corps locations in Southern Caling (assisting were we can)."

Mesh Networks" by Don Hill. troop's 10th year that they particam radio operators ifornia. All SATERN members Major Henderson is the Pastor at Among the participants were ipated during the SATERN event. gathered in San are part of The Salvation Army's the San Bernardino Salvation members of the American Red SATERN members are actiBernardino where The Emergency Disaster Services Army Citadel Corps, which has Cross and ham radio operators vated during disasters to facilitate Salvation Army Corps held its (EDS) and are background recently moved to 2626 E. Pafrom the community. Mark Vescommunications. During major 20th annual "Salvation Army checked and hold ham radio opcific St. in the City of San sup, from San Bernardino, said disasters most landline teleTeam Emergency Radio Neterators licensees. Only qualified Bernardino. that this was the third SATERN phones and cellular phone servwork" (SATERN) seminar, which licensed ham radio operators are If you would like more informaseminar that he has attended. ices are not expected to be was free to the attendees. allowed to transmit on ham radio tion on how to obtain a HAM Vessup works for the US Forestry operational. Radio equipment SATERN is the official emerfrequencies.

Radio License or becoming a in the Communications by governmental agenService operated gency communications service of Major Daniel Henderson is the member of SATERN, you may Department as a Radio Technicies, like police and fire departThe Salvation Army. Paul Hager Committee Advisor and Host for contact Mr. Paul Hager at 909cian. ments, is very sensitive and may is the SATERN coordinator and this year's SATERN seminar.

338-0319.

Four Boy Scouts from Perris, have operational issues after a promoted this year's event.

Last year Major Henderson said, CA prepared over 60 meals for major disaster.

The topics included, Changing "We work disasters because Jesus the seminar participants. Scout Role of Armature Radio in EmerMaster Ed Stilgebouer said that gency Disaster Services by Carl the scouts are "Life Scouts," Gardinias, Active Shooter by Bob

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Photo/Ricardo Tomboc Bob Turner taught an "Active Shooter" course during the seminar

Photo/Ricardo Tomboc Paul Hager is the SATERN coordinator and promoted this year's SATERN seminar event.