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After a decade, pageant THIS WEEK Gloria’s Corner continues to create leaders and Words To Think About

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Colton High Alumni and Baltimore Raven Jimmy Smith to be honored with the NFL Golden Football Award on Thursday, April 7 at 6pm at Colton High Auditorium

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By Anthony Victoria

an Bernardino High School’s Mr. Cardinal pageant at first glance may seem like a popularity contest to many. However, behind the competition and on-stage pressure, lies a greater purpose.

“This has built community leaders,” pageant coordinator Jaime Rios said. “People speak about the city being torn up and being this and that, but there is growth here. What I’m doing with these young men is promoting the city through volunteerism.”

On April 9, approximately twelve young men will strut across the Sturges Center for the Arts in Downtown to participate in the 13th annual pageant. They will participate in a series of events--from a formal wear competition to a question and answer run.

This current pool of participants were in elementary school when the first pageant was held back in 2004. In that time young men like Charlie Lopez sought

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Mr. cardinal Javier rocha speaks about his experiences as a mentor and community service volunteer. rocha is the outgoing winner from last year’s pageant. next to him is last year’s runner-up, close friend, and fellow philanthropist Aldo Barragan.

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The dozen or so peer counselors and leaders of the Youth Action Project (YAP), Inland Congregations United for Change (ICUC), and Congregations Organized for Prophetic Engagement (COPE) held the conference at San Bernardino Valley College on March 10 after associating mental health as a number one concern for adolescents and young adults in San Bernardino.

“Through this collaborative effort, we wanted to focus on specific issues dealing with mental health,” said YAP peer counselor Rocio Aguayo. “We believe this correlates with the school to prison pipeline that plagues our communities. We need to have a discussion as to how we can receive more resources or implement policy changes to better address the issue.”

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Mental health serious issue among youth, according to advocacy groups

everal young leaders presented policy recommendations to San Bernardino City Unified School District board members Abigail Medina and Gwendolyn Rodgers last week to urge them to take action on mental health issues.

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From left to right: Joseph Burns, 16, Kevin hermosillo, 16, current Mr. cardinal holder Javier rocha, Mr. cardinal runner-up Aldo Barragan, Julio romero, 17, and Jacob isis, 16. they are among the twelve contestants who will be vying for rocha’s crown next month.

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) implied that approximately 25-percent of adults suffer from a mental illness. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), one in five youth, ages 13 to 18 (21.4percent), experience a severe mental disorder at some point during their life.

Other statistics presented by NAMI demonstrate that 37-perMental cont. on next page

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“ I lost hope and I became a victim to it because it felt so betraying to have people make a mockery of my name and not find out what was going on” --Sierra High School junior Anthony Rodriguez on the lack of help he received from school staff and administration in relation to mental health.

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participation in Mr. Cardinal as a way to find purpose in a community that continues to be plagued by violence and poverty.

Lopez, now 27 and a San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputy, recalls visiting local elementary schools to consult with young children and feed the homeless at the Salvation Army. It was an experience that taught him to be a role model to others.

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Arroyo Valley High School senior Zuma Ruiz speaking on her issues with depression and anxiety during a mental health seminar held by the Youth Action Project (YAP), the Inland Congregations United for Change, and Congregations Organized for Prophetic Engagement (COPE) at San Bernardino Valley College on March 10.

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-cent of students with a mental health condition served through special education dropout—the highest dropout rate of any disability group. In addition, more than 90-percent of children who die by suicide have a mental health condition.

Admitting you suffer from a mental health issue is a difficult task, according to Sierra High School junior Anthony Rodriguez and Arroyo Valley High School senior Zuma Ruiz. Both students explained that they tried to receive assistance from staff at their respective schools but were rebuked for attempting to bring up the issue. The former said he was diagnosed with clinical depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. He said he contemplated committing suicide at 14-years-old.

“I started to develop symptoms of depression from panic attacks to

losing over 80 pounds due to loss of appetite,” he said. “Eventually I stopped going to school because the symptoms got more severe as time went on. I lost hope and I became a victim to it because it felt so betraying to have people make a mockery of my name and not find out what was going on.”

worse. There should have been more help for him.”

Medina and Rodgers were given recommendations by the organizations to help encourage fellow board members and district administrators to secure funding and establish what are known as Health Centers, primary careRuiz said she was diagnosed last based clinics that offer services year with depression and anxiety- such as case management or crisis -something she explained may be intervention. hereditary. Her mother and little brother also suffer from the same According to Medina, the school mental illnesses. She said teachers district has approximately $10 have dismissed her brother’s con- million to spend for mental health. dition and allegedly bullied him as However most of the funding is ala result. located to helping only special needs students. She promised the “On many occasions when my audience that she will take back mother would visit the class, my suggestions to brother was isolated in a corner,” Ruiz said. “She would single him “We have to invest more,” she out. She’s still out there teaching, said. “I will push to allocate more and he’s not the first kid she’s done funding and seek other resources this to. My brother lost his inno- in order to provide better servcence because a teacher humili- ices.” ated him. Now we fear he may get

“It didn’t feel like competition,” Lopez said. “We wanted to represent the school in a good fashion.

Once the competition was done, we went out to serve the community. Other students began to look up to us because of our involvement around the city.”

Rios said Lopez’s story serves as a good example of what proper guidance could do to encourage urban city youth to chase their ambitions.

“He didn’t grow up in the best of areas,” explained Rios. “He has overcome many challenges on his way to becoming a deputy sheriff.

It makes me proud because I believe I have played a role in his development.”

Rios said he continues to have the drive to teach the young men, ages 16 to 18, about the essentials of etiquette and the importance of professionalism and mentorship.

He sees the need in promoting youth programs such as the pageant as a means to prevent young men from falling to violence and drug use.

“This is about youth empower-

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ment,” Rios said. “How can I get someone who is so isolated and get them to perform in a public setting? The experience of helping others in the community will help them become better men.”

Kevin Hermosillo, the top student of the Class of 2017, is one participant who is utilizing the competition as a way to get out of his comfort zone. Admitting that he is self-conscious about his appearance and personality, he initially refused to participate.

However, with the encouragement of Rios and other faculty he chose to give it a try.

“[My appearance] brings me down a lot,” he said. “But through this experience I’ve learned that appearance doesn’t matter. It’s your personality that does and the way you present yourself.”

Last year’s winner Javier Rocha said the experience has encouraged him to return to San Bernardino after completing to college to help the city improve.

“We’re going through some tough times right now, but I think in a couple years it’s going to get better,” Rocha said. “I think we could become one of the best cities with effort.”

Last year’s runner up Aldo Barragan said he wants to follow a similar path as Lopez. He plans on enlisting in the U.S. Army reserves and becoming a law enforcement officer after graduation.

“Seeing all the crime around the city has motivated me to want to help and make a change,” he said.

“Law enforcement can provide me with the opportunity to make a difference.”

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Any questions or concerns? Feel free to contact us at IECN. You may call us at (909) 381-9898. To reach El Chicano editor Anthony Victoria, call at (909) 637-6369.

Gloria’s Corner

High School will celebrate its 60th Anniversary at its Scholarship Dinner at the schools campus, 2772 N. Sterling Ave., San Bernardino at 6 p.m. This semiformal event will honor distinguished alumni and those who have generously contributed to make Catholic education available to area students. For ticket and to RSVP call 909.886.4659.

Gloria Macias Harrison

1,000 Volunteers: The San Bernardino Service Council has designated April 23, 2016 to begin work at beautifying the City by working on California 43 District Little League fields to make them attractive, safe and enjoyable places for our youth. The need is great but the Council is committed to completing the tasks identified by the League. We, residents of the city can help by donating work, building and cleaning supplies. Much needed are plumbers, electricians, carpenters and volunteers willing to donate time and funding for this ambitious project. The Service Council composed of representative of several non-profits, meet to discuss issues and concerns for improving the City of San Bernardino. Get out your work gloves, shoves and hammers and help in the clean-up.

For information on how you or your group/club be part of this effort contact Chair Margaret Hill (909) 991-6422 or Co-chair Rachel Clark (951) 323-6579.

Save the Date:

Now to March 31 - the Inland Empire Latino Art Association presents Fiesta de Artes at the National Orange Show Art Gallery, 689 East E Street, San Bernardino.

For information a and Gallery hours call Bob Chairez 909.659.8734

Saturday, March 19 - the Wobbles present the 3rd Annual Cruise Against Cancer 2016 at Veterans Park, 290 East O Street, Colton.

The Car Show runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will feature entertainment, 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 i n f o r m a t i o n : www.craftonhills.edu/foundation

Saturday, March 19 - Aquinas

Saturday, March 14 - Poetry IE presents A Reading with Douglas Kearney, author of Patter (Red Hen Press 2014) at 6 p.m. at the Garcia Center for the Arts, 526 W. 11St., San Bernardino. Joining Kearney will be local writers Nikia Chaney and Michael Cooper. For information email quinteroflores.isabel@gmail.com

Saturday, March 26 - the City of Colton Community Services Department and the Electric Department present their Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Earth Day Celebration. This free event starts at 10 a.m. with an Easter Egg Hunt for babies to 13 year olds at 10:30 a.m. at Rich Dauer Park, 955 Torrey Pines Dr., Colton. The event which ends at 1 p.m. features games, crafts, photo booth, jumpers, entertainment plus information on energy and water conservation, recycling, giveaways and more. For information call 909.370.6153

Saturday, March 26 - Image Church will hold its 9th Annual Easter Eggstravaganza from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Palm Elementary School, 6565 Palm Ave. San Bernardino. This free event is for children ages 11 and under and will feature 15,000 eggs. In addition children will enjoy crafts, an Easter skirt, Scruffy the Easter Bunny and of course an Egg hunt separated by age groups. For information call 909.887.0604

Saturday, March 26 - Image Church will hold its 9th Annual Easter Eggstravaganza from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Palm Elementary School, 6565 Palm Ave. San Bernardino. This free event is for children ages 11 and under and will feature 15,000 eggs. In addition children will enjoy crafts, an Easter skirt, Scruffy the Easter Bunny and of course an Egg hunt separated by age groups. For information call 909.887.0604

Saturday, March 26 - the San Bernardino Symphony presents Masterwork Melange, a concert from the whimsical to the sublime... a concert to excite the senses featuring the Hansel and Gretel Prelude by Englebert Humperdinck, Symphony No. 9 by Dimitri Shostakoich, and Piano Concerto No. 2 with Rufus Choi, piano. Performance starts at 7:30 p.m. with a pre-concert lecture an hour before at the California Theatre of the Performing Arts, 562 W. 4th Street, San Bernardino. For information and tickets call 909.381.5388 or online at www.sanbernardinosymphony.org or in person at the Symphony office, 198 N. Arrowhead Ave., San

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For information call Monique Registration starts at 8 a.m. with Carter 909.387.4437 or email Shotgun Start at 10 a.m. for inforWednesday, March 30 - Latino monique.Carter@eda.sbcounty.gov mation: 909.825.2222 Education & Advocacy Days (LEAD) Summit at California Saturday, April 9 - the Women's Saturday, April 30 - the AssisState University, San Bernardino. Club of Rialto presents Fashion tance League of San Bernardino For information: http:/leadsum- Show and Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. presents the 55th Annual Signature mit.csusb.edu at the Rialto Senior Center, 1411 Headdress Ball, The Ballroom S. Riverside, Ave. featured are Blitz at the National Orange Show, fashions provided by Dress Barn. 689 S. E Street, San Bernardino.

Coming in April: For ticket information call Sharon There are two performances, matiSaturday, April 2 - the Chicano Hughes at 909.844.8031. nee event starting at 9:45 a.m. and Latino Caucus presents the Cesar an evening Gala beginning at 5:30 Chavez 5th Annual Memorial Friday, April 15 - the San p.m. For sponsorship and ticket inLuncheon at the Colton First As- Bernardino Valley College Foun- formation call 909.792.8460 or sembly of God Hall, 450 W. Cit- dation presents its 6th Annual 949.494.3513 rus, Colton. Keynote Speaker for SBVC Athletics Golf Tournament this event is California Senate at the Arrowhead Country Club, Saturday, April 30 - actor EdPresident Pro Tempore, the Hon- 3433 Parkside Drive, San ward James Olmos, Californian orable Kevin de Leon. For spon- Bernardino. Registration starts at State University, San Bernardino, sorship and ticket information call noon with Shotgun start at 1 p.m. the John M. Pfau Library, and the George Aguilar at 951.906.3130 For sponsorship and registration Santos Manuel Student Union or email information call: 909.384.4471 or present the 2016 Latino Book & chicanolatinocaucus@aol.com register on line at www.sbvcfoun- Family Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 dation.org p.m. This free event education inSaturday, April 2 - the Center formation, entertainment, culture, for Individual Development pres- Friday, April 15 - Time for food, exhibits, storytelling workents First Annual Talent Showcase Change (TFCF) 13th Annual Gala shops and opportunities to meet from 6 to 8 p.m. at 5th Street Sen- from 6 to 9 p.m. at the DoubleTree with authors. For information call ior Center, 600 W. 5th Street, San by Hilton in Ontario. For informa- 909.537.5102 or visit www.facebook.com/IELBFF Bernardino. For ticket information tion call 909.886.2994 call 909.384.5426 Saturday, April 23 - the Rialto Wednesday, April 6 - the School District presents "Putin on County of San Bernardino pres- the Ritz" at Amina Carter High Quote: ents the 2016 State of The County School from 6 to 9 p.m. This an- " Don't mistake politeness for event at Citizens Business Bank nual program highlights the per- lack of strength" - Sonya Sotomayor Arena starting at 3 p.m. with reg- forming arts talents of students in first Latina to serve on the istration and program slated to Rialto School District while raisSupreme Court in America begin at 3:30 p.m. Featured panel ing funds for the district's arts prospeakers include: Kirk R. John- grams. For more information, son, Executive Vice President please call (909) 820-7700 ext.

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Smith, Founder Green Law Partners; Randall Lewis, Executive Monday, April 25 - the Colton To submit an event or info to Vice President, Lewis Operating Chamber of Commerce presents Gloria’s Corner please email Group of Companies; and Russ its Annual Golf Classic at the Ar- gloharrison@me.com Beecher, Director of Acquisitions, rowhead Country Club, 3433 Principal Real Estate Investors. Parkside Drive, San Bernardino.

Aguilar Kicks Off Campaign with Rally in San Bernardino

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ongressman Pete Aguilar officially kicked off his re-election campaign with a rally at V.F.W. Post 8737 in San Bernardino. Aguilar was joined by over a 100 local San Bernardino leaders and volunteers.

Aguilar was introduced by labor leader, Laurie Stalnaker who serves as the Executive Secretary Treasurer for the Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. Also introducing Aguilar were speakers Karen Serrano

Suarez, Community Advocate for Planned Parenthood, and Mike Young representing the California League of Conservation Voters.

In recognition of Aguilar's tremendous record advocating for women's reproductive rights and protecting our environment, Rep. Aguilar recently received the endorsements of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, and leading environmental groups, the California League of Conservation Voters and League of Conservation Voters Action Fund.

"This campaign is about San

Bernardino County's working families. It's about putting residents back to work, making sure our kids have accessible and affordable college opportunities, and protecting the hard-earned benefits that seniors and veterans deserve," said Aguilar.

Pete Aguilar represents California’s 31st congressional district.

He is a strong advocate for economic growth and fairness in the Inland Empire and a leader who has reached across party lines to deliver results for San Bernardino County’s middle-class families.

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include puppet shows, crafts, games, music and an egg hunt.

The event is open to the public.

Spring Eggstravaganza - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 26 Rialto Civic Center, 150 S. Palm Avenue

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ith spring in full swing it’s time to hop on over to a few community events throughout the Inland area in celebration of Easter.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Ed Hales Park in Redlands - 13 p.m. March 19

Held in downtown at the corner of State and Fifth streets, the annual event begins with free children's activities, musical performances by the Sixth Street School of Music, spring craft projects, complimentary carriage rides, face painting, balloons a bounce house and of course, a visit from the Easter Bunny.

An interactive Easter egg hunt will begin at 1 p.m. for children up to 3 years old, with additional egg hunts for children ages 4-6 years old at 1:30 p.m.; ages 7-9 years old at 2 p.m.; and ages 1012 years old at 2:30 p.m.

Events and activities are made possible through a collaboration between the City of Redlands Development Services Department and the Quality of Life Department, Recreation and Senior Services Division.

Information: 909-798-7572 The Mission Eggstravaganza - 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. March 19 Ford Park, 923 West Redlands Blvd in Redlands

A free Easter Eggstravaganza for the whole family is planned at Ford Park in Redlands. Festivities

Hop on over to the Rialto Civic Center for a Spring Eggstravaganza from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Held in conjunction with the Rialto Branch Library, festivities include an egg hunt, spring crafts, magic and bubble show, games, a petting zoo, a tea party and plenty of giveaways.

Stop in at the Rialto library and check out a book to receive a gift bag and to take a family photo with the Easter bunny.

To learn more about the event, including the tea party, call 909877-9706.

9th Annual Easter Eggstravaganza - 10 a.m. to noon, March 26 Palm Avenue Elementary School, 6565 Palm Avenue in San Bernardino

Children 11 years and younger can hunt for thousands of eggs — 15,000 candy eggs, to be exact — thanks to Imagine Church in San Bernardino.

Festivities include crafts, an Easter skit and a visit from Scruffy the Easter Bunny.

Gates open at 9:45 a.m. for the event and egg hunts will be held throughout the morning and divided by age groups.

The event and activities are free and made possible by Imagine Church.

Information: 909-887-0604 or imaginechurch.net.

The Big Hunt - Noon to 3 p.m. March 27 Indian Springs High School, 650 N Del Rosa Drive in San Bernardino

The Kingdom Culture Worship Center is inviting the public to join in on “The Big Hunt” for Easter eggs. Festivities include games, family-friendly activities, candy and food.

Egg hunts will be held according by age: Toddler hunt for ages 0-5; Children’s hunt for ages 6-11 and an egg hunt for children with special needs will also be held.

Bags will provided for the egg hunt.

To learn more call 888-2670931.

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Honoring our Friends in Blue

On December 2, 2015 San Bernardino County came under attack by an evil act of terrorism, an act that was halted by the brave men and women in law enforcement.

The terrorists were put down because our friends in uniform had the best equipment available to them, including armored personnel vehicles, and were welltrained to use it. The armored vehicles used on that fateful day were purchased by monies from the Sheriff Department’s asset seizures. Law enforcement officers also had helicopter capabilities to transport injured victims from the horrifying scene to local hospitals with the help of the Military Surplus 1033 Program.

Donald Trump has mentioned that he says some things in his speeches just for effect. If elected president, we won’t know what to expect from him. Will he make Mexico pay for a wall along the border? Will he build the most powerful armed forces on Earth?

Drafting for the military? Will we be dragged into more wars? Who will pay for all that when the country already owes $19 trillion?

But nothing of that matters.

Many people are angry. They want an outsider in the presidency, not a politician. Why? The deep recession of 2008 that destroyed so

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If we really believe in honoring our friends in blue, then we need to begin to show it. It is time that we properly thanked our brave men and women in law enforcement for serving and protecting the people of this great county.

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many lives happened after the Republicans had held the three branches of the government in their hands.

nothing specific to unite the country or how to help the people. We only hear accusations, insults, destructive criticism. The thirst for power seems bigger than anything Later, the people still gave the else.

Republicans the majority in both Houses of Congress and their only In spite of the Republican intolobjective was to repeal Obamacare erance, the economy has imand defeat the president. They for- proved. Why not build up on the got the interests of the country and positive that has been accomthose of the people and became plished after that disastrous crisis, uncooperative, uncompromising instead of trying to destroy everyand resentful. It would be their thing? way or no way.

Ledy Torres, Now, in the Republican presiFontana dential campaign debates we hear

What I would like to see is that the person running for the council seat of any ward must live within the boundaries of that ward, but I feel the people of the entire city should vote for that council perRight now the city is made up of son. seven wards. In each of these wards, only the people that live in When the elected council person the ward are allowed to elect the takes his or her seat on the councouncil person. I would like to see cil, they not only speak for their this change. ward but the entire city. I have been informed that this cannot happen as we would be disenfranchising the people in his or her specific ward.

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We need to make sure our law enforcement officers have all the necessary tools to help them do their job on a daily basis and in times of extreme duress, that includes giving them the pay they

The city of San Bernardino is currently redoing our City Charter.

In my opinion, the most important part of the charter is the ward system.

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We call them heroes. Every day of the year our law enforcement professionals serve the people of this county with great integrity and courage. For that, we express our sincerest gratitude. However, we need to be able to do more.

deserve. Our friends in uniform have proven when it counts the most that they are the best of the best. Their compensation should mirror the high risk job that they are exposed to every day.

San Bernardino should change elections

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There are many lessons to be learned from that tragic day but one that stood out from the rest is blue lives matter. Law enforcement officers from various local departments came together for one common goal; to protect the people of this county.

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I do not understand this as it cannot be because of racial makeup

because San Bernardino is totally integrated.

If this is not the reason, then what is? I feel that if we as a whole cannot vote for the council persons, we are the ones being disenfranchised.

This is not something new as there is already a precedent in other communities. I feel this is the only way for our community to get ahead and have a council that truly would represent us a whole instead of individual wards.

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Words to Think About: Humans have always been in a state of turmoil and conflict

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By G. W. Abersold Ph.D.

he history of we humans has always been in a state of turmoil and conflict. We have been motivated by intolerance and prejudice. A basic part of human personality has been characterized as an aggressive spirit.

This native aggressiveness is the cause of wars and genocide for thousands of years.

Unfortunately, religion has often been its foil-its tool. The Old Testament is filled with examples of

Judaism’s conflict with other religions over property rights; the land belonged to them because their God told them that they were His chosen people.

Our national history has not been without blemish when it comes to intolerance. Native Americans, Quakers, Amish, Mormons, Orientals, Hispanics, Blacks have all felt the ravages of discrimination. For some minorities it is still an issue.

But today we are facing the greatest expression of intolerance that our nation has had in a long time.

The same vitriolic, intolerant, close-mindedness, bigotry that was leveled against minorities in the past, is now directed against Muslims; the second largest religious group in the world; approximately 1.5 billion people.

The problem is simple. People are judging a complete religion by the behavior of a small minority. It would be like judging Christianity by the actions and beliefs of the members of the Klu Klux Klan.

Their members must accept Christianity as their religion..

Recently a meeting was held in the office of a Redlands Church.

Eighteen attendees met to respond to a bigoted pledge.

The pledge to be signed by Muslims was designed by a physician who is part of a large evangelical Inland Empire Church. The committee was made up of members of the Redlands Area Interfaith Council. It was rejected with only the author of the pledge voting in favor of it.

The following is a copy of the pledge. There are 8 items in the pledge that was to be signed.

“As a religious leader in my community, example to my fellow Muslims and shepherd of the Islamic community, I pledge to abide by and incorporate into my religious teaching and practices the following reasonable and lawabiding practices to promote public safety and reduces criminal activity in my community.

I pledge to: 1. Regularly preach and teach against all forms of violent Jihad and domestic violence including: murder, kidnapping, rape, assault, destruction of personal property of others, spousal or child abuse, honor killing, violence against LGBTQ individuals and

violent religious persecution of non-Muslims including Jews and Christians. 2. Develop and implement a program to monitor members of my Mosque who may be planning, recruiting or participating in such criminal activity. 3.

Urge members to sign a pledge card that they will not participate in such criminal activity. 4.

Promptly report any suspicious individuals or criminal activities to law enforcement authorities, and encourage my congregation to do likewise. 5. Not establish or promote the establishment of Sharia Law in my local community. 6.

Not allow terrorist propaganda or recruitment material to be viewed, duplicated, or disseminated in my Mosque. This would include all US State Department Designated Foreign Terrorist Organizations including ISIS, al Qaeda, Hamas, Herzbollah, and Boko Haram. 7.

Not allow fabrication, accumulation, or storage of any illegal weapons, bombs, or ammunition within the Mosque.

8. Not send or designate Mosque contributions to any known State Department Foreign Terrorist Or-

piece premiered in 1893 under the baton of Richard Strauss who called it “a masterpiece of the highest quality.” In 1923, the Royal Opera House of London chose it for their first complete radio opera broadcast and in 1931, the piece was the first opera transmitted live from the Metropolitan Opera in New York.

Audiences will also thrill to Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 9 in E-flat major, Op. 70. The original concept for the piece, written in 1945, was as a grand celebration of the Russian victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. But before it was completed, the composer redesigned his work, creating a much lighter, more jovial symphony. It was premiered by the Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra to significant acclaim, but less than a year later began to come under scrutiny for ideological weakness from those who believed the composer should have more seriously focused on the issues of the day.

Presented in five movements, the piece is written in the scale of a Hayden composition with some delicate passages redolent of early Viennese symphonies.

“The visually evocative presentation is juxtaposed with strong satiric overtones which, I believe, will surely engage the audience, and that is our goal,” said Fetta, adding, “It is not enough just to play amazing orchestral music.

We must also play music people will become immersed in, music people will love. We want even the newest member of our audience to leave the California Theatre thinking, ‘This was a wonderful experience. I must return!’”

Acclaimed pianist Rufus Choi, will then take the stage to perform

Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18. This multi-award-winning artist brings an uncommon passion to his performances and has been featured at the Salzburg Festival, Herrenhausen Gardens, Great Hall at the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow, National Hall in Taipei, Sejong Hall (South Korea), and Seoul Arts Center as well as at the Los Angeles Music Center and Pasadena Ambassador Auditorium.

The Piano Concerto is one of Rachmaninoff's most enduringly popular pieces and many believe was responsible for establishing his fame as a concerto composer.

Completed in 1901, the threemovement piece was actually written as Rachmaninoff was recovering from a significant clinical depression. In fact, the piece was dedicated to Nikolai Dahl, the physician and hypnotherapist who had done much to restore the composer’s health and self-confidence. Portions of the concerto have been utilized in dozens of movies and even in popular music such as Eric Carmen’s 1975 ballad “All By Myself.”

The full concert begins at 7:30 p.m. with a pre-concert talk by “Shostakovich” and “Rachmaninoff” as portrayed by two of the talented members of the Inland Valley Repertory Theatre at 6:30 p.m. Audience members are also always invited to stay for the post concert reception to meet the musicians and chat with other music aficionados.

“We are focusing on every detail to ensure a thrilling and memorable concert experience for every audience member,” said Maestro Fetta, adding, “Our hope is the diversity of buoyant and lively American music will seize your

imagination and delight your patriotic sentiment.”

Up-Coming Concerts and Endof-Season Opportunity Following “Masterwork Mélange,” one final concert will remain in the Symphony’s 201516 season. Wrapping an the year will be the “Finale Bravura!” on May 28. The concert will include Mozart’s Magic Flute Overture and Dvorak’s Symphony No. 8.

Emotive Russian cellist Ruslan Biryukov will perform Popper’s Hungarian Rhapsody and Tchaikovsky’s Rococo Variations.

Specially-priced tickets are available for those who wish to purchase tickets for both remaining Symphony concerts. In addition, the Symphony will offer the 2016-17 season at current season prices if purchased at or before the March 26 concert.

ganization or to any secondary organization known to funnel funds to such organizations.”

Signed, __________________ Date________________

In my opinion, this pledge sounds like the Joseph McCarthy era, the Nazi era of Hitler and the KKK. As a student of Islam and the Quran, this pledge is a misrepresentation of Islam and our Democracy.

Two related incidents are appropriate. Donald Trump accused Muslims to be filled with hate for the United States. He reiterated this accusation several times. On March 10 at the Morning Joe program, Rick Scott, Governor of Florida, was asked if he disagreed with Trump, and he refused to answer.

I agree with Al Sharpton who said, “Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but not to their own set of facts.” There are about 8 million Muslims in the United States that are loyal citizens. Also about 5000 Muslims are serving our country in the military.

Amen. Selah. So be it.

San Bernardino Symphony presents “Masterwork Melange”

Courtesy Photo Pianist Rufus Choi will be featured with the San Bernardino Symphony in their “Masterwork Mélange” concert March 26 at the California Theatre of the Performing Arts.

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n March 26, the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra will perform “Masterwork Mélange” a classical concert featuring works by Shostakovich, Rachmaninoff, and Humperdinck.

“This is a concert that combines some fantastic elements and will take the audience on a musical journey from the whimsical to the sublime,” said Symphony Music Director and Conductor Frank Paul Fetta.

The concert will open with the prelude to nineteenth-century composer Engelbert Humperdinck’s operatic masterpiece “Hänsel und Gretel.” Written in 1890 for Professor Humperdinck’s nieces, the piece is loosely based on the fairytale by the Brothers Grimm. The full

Concert Information All regular season concerts will be performed at the historic California Theatre, 562 W. 4th Street, San Bernardino. Both season and individual tickets may be purchased by calling (909) 381-5388 or visiting the Symphony box office at 198 N. Arrowhead Ave., San Bernardino Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are also available on line at www.sanbernardinosymphony.or g, and with limited availability at the theater box office the evening of each event. Military and student tickets are always just $10.

In addition to the regular concert season, this year, the San Bernardino Symphony will also be featured in concerts throughout the region. Visit their website for more information.

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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 Saturday 3/19 Noon at Arrowhead Country Club: Installation Dance Socials Banquet 2016 featuring Former LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa All seniors, couples and singles, and Elected LA City Attorney welcome at free dance socials. Mike Feuer.

Dark for Good Friday, Opportunity to make new friends 3/25 Easter and the Vernal Equinox and remember music of our youth.

Joslyn Senior Center: First and 4/1 Eloise Gomez Reyes, Cansecond Tuesday 2 p.m., 21 Grant didate, AD-47 4/8 Lanny Swerdlow, RN, St., Redlands (909) 798-7550.

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Mail checks with names of guests to Democratic Luncheon Club, P.O. Box 451, San Bernardino 92402. Must be received by March 15. For questions or to RSVP by March 15, email David Raley at voteraley@aol.com or leave a message at 909.798.9248 Visit us at www.sbdems.com or our new Facebook page at www.facebook/SBDems.

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Saturday, March 26 at 9:45 am. . Imagine Church in North San Bernardino will hold its 9th Annual Easter Eggstravaganza for children, ages 11 and under, from 10 am to 12 pm at Palm Avenue Elementary School, 6565 Palm Ave., San Bernardino. Gates open at 9:45 am and this 'egg' citing event is FREE. The event will include crafts, an Easter skit, Scruffy the Easter Bunny and an Egg hunt - with 15,000 eggs that will be separated by age groups. Information: or 909-887-0604 imaginechurch.net.

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Saturday, April 30 at 10 a.m. . The two-hour event, which will get underway in downtown Riverside, will feature representatives from over 100 organizations, with veterans from each branch of the service taking part in the festivities. Riverside resident, Rear Adm. Allen E. "Boot" Hill, a highly decorated fighter pilot who was raised in Rubidoux and attended West Riverside Elementary School, Poly High School, and Riverside Community College, will be honored as this year’s Grand Marshal. The parade committee is currently ime for Change seeking sponsors, volunteers, and F o u n d a t i o n ’ s participants. Those that are interin contributing to this im13th Annual Star ested portant event are encouraged to Studded Awards Gala contact Dr. Cheryl-Marie HansFriday, April 15 Social Check- berger at cmhansberger@riverin 6 pm to 7p.m. We will be hav- sideca.gov. ing our 13th Annual Star Studded ssistance League Awards Gala from 6 pm to 9 pm at Headdress Ball the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Ontario. Should you have any questions please contact Vanessa Saturday, April 30 - the AssisPerez at vperez@timeforchange- tance League of S`an Bernardino foundation.org or call her at 909- presents the 55th Annual Signature Headdress Ball, The Ballroom 886-2994. olton Chamber Blitz at the National Orange Show, 689 S. E Street, San Bernardino.

Golf Tournament There are two performances, matinee event starting at 9:45 a.m. and Monday, April 25 the Colton an evening Gala beginning at 5:30 Chamber of Commerce presents p.m. For sponsorship and ticket inits Annual Golf Classic at the Ar- formation call 909.792.8460 or rowhead Country Club, 3433 949.494.3513 Parkside Drive, San Bernardino.

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Bikes 4 Vets Project receives donation from Redlands police

By Yazmin Alvarez

ozens of area veterans will be soon equipped with a set of wheels thanks to a donation from Redlands police.

The department recently donated nearly 50 bicycles — all unclaimed property that have been released for disposition— to the local nonprofit, Bikes 4 Vets, an organization founded by Redlands resident Joseph Mena to assist veterans living in the Inland Empire. And it’s not the first time the department has assisted the group.

When Mena first launched Bikes 4 Vets in 2014, Redlands police donated nearly 2 dozen bicycles to help the cause. Their leadership inspired others to donate bikes, Mena said, totalling 249 donations last year.

While the bike project not only aims to equip veterans with their own form of reliable transportation, it also aims to assist them in becoming more independent and empowered, explained Mena, in an earlier interview.

“There are several veterans in the area in need of transportation and by providing them with a donated bicycle, it’s a way to ensure their arrival at medical appointments, work and offers them a form of

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From left, Joseph Mena, Bikes 4 Vets founder; Eloise Tankersley, Redlands Police Department Forensics Specialist; David Soto, Bikes 4 Vets; Julie Salcido, Redlands Police Department Community Service Officer.

physical exercise — all independently,” he said.

With a partnership through the In-

land Empire Biking Alliance, the group is able to offer veterans a workshop on to how to repair their

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Above: Redlands Police Commander Shawn Ryan helps load donated bicycles last year into a truck for delivery to the Bikes 4 Vets Project Inland Empire.

Below: Nearly 50 bicycles were loaded to a trailer for donation to Bikes 4 Vets.

own bicycles to ensure regular maintenance, as well as providing road safety classes. The biking alliance also provides any initial inspections and repairs to bicycles donated at cost.

Veterans without reliable transportation means are identified through the Veterans Administra-

tion hospital in Loma Linda or by veterans personally seeking assistance.

Veterans or those wishing to donate may contact Bikes 4 Vets Project via email at bikes4vets@yahoo.com.

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Councilwoman named ‘Woman of the Year’

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Assemblywoman Cheryl Brown giving san Bernardino councilwoman Virginia Marquez the ‘Woman of the year’ award on Monday in sacramento.

Smithsonian Latino Center Accepting Applications for 2016 Young Ambassadors Program

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he Smithsonian Latino Center, a division of the Smithsonian Institution, works to ensure that Latino contributions to art, science, and the humanities are highlighted, understood, and advanced through the development and support of public programs, scholarly research, museum collections, and educational opportunities at the Smithsonian and its affiliated organizations.

The center is now accepting applications for the 2016 Young Ambassadors Program, an annual program that aims to foster the next generation of Latino leaders in the arts, sciences, and humanities.

Through the program, graduating high school seniors with an interest in and commitment to the arts, sciences, and humanities as they pertain to Latino communities and cultures will be selected to travel to Washington, D.C., for a weeklong seminar at the Smithsonian. The week consists of visits to the Smithsonian’s Latino collections and one-on-one interaction with renowned experts

from various fields, including museum professionals. Following the week in Washington, students participate in a four-week interdisciplinary internship in museums and cultural institutions in seventeen cities across the United States and Puerto Rico, including Smithsonian-affiliated organizations.

Student selection is based on demonstrated interest, commitment and excellence in the arts, sciences, and humanities as well as academic record, leadership experience, and dedication to education and community service.

The program includes meals and accommodations for the duration of the one-week training seminar, round-trip travel to Washington, D.C., and a program stipend following the four-week internship.

Upon completion of the fiveweek program, participants will receive $2,000 to apply to their future educational plans.

For complete program guidelines, an FAQ, and application instructions, see the Smithsonian Latino Center Web site.

an Bernardino councilwoman Virginia Marquez was named the California 47th Assembly District Woman of the Year by Assemblywoman Cheryl Brown (D-San Bernardino) on Monday for recent humanitarian efforts.

To honor Women's History Month, members of the California State Legislature encouraged Assemblymembers to highlight and honor deserving women for service to their community.

“It was a significant honor that I received,” Marquez said during a phone interview Tuesday. “I made sure to accept it on behalf of the residents of our city.”

Marquez, who has served as the first ward council representative since 2009, played a key role in coordinating disaster relief efforts at the Rudy Hernandez Community Center hours after the massacre. In addition, she was the co-author of the Homeless Action Plan that has assisted hundreds of individuals receive housing and basic services. According to Brown, Marquez also played an integral part in establishing the Quality of Life Team, which focuses on reducing blight throughout the city.

“Although her vision was heavily criticized, she didn’t give up,”

Brown said Tuesday. “She continued her lobbying efforts and ultimately secured $600,000 in Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds to construct the Homeless Access Center in San Bernardino. Her efforts have made a difference in our city.”

Marquez, born and raised in San Bernardino’s historic and predominantly Latino westside, has served in numerous roles during her six and a half years on the dais. She was appointed Mayor Pro Tem twice and serves on six citywide committees. She is the co-founder and current lead of the Hometown Heroes Committee that honors military veterans by installing banners across city posts.

The retired corrections and parole officer said she was extremely humbled by Brown’s acknowledgement and will continue to work hard for her constituents, despite of criticism.

“I am not a person to give up,” she said. “I always inspire to work hard for the people of San Bernardino.”

Resident Judy Mlsna-Castorena said Marquez is exactly the type of leader the city needs. “She has done a lot for [San Bernardino].

She has the potential to make a bigger impact.”

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Local youth wrestling growing by takedowns, breakdowns, headlocks, half-Nelson's

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By Harvey M. Kahn

ow that the high school wrestling season has finished means that thousands more youth wrestlers begin a club season that runs through July 31. With the exception of soccer, wrestling is among the fastest growing youth sports in the Inland Empire for those ages 5-18.

On any weekend there can be tournaments held in Colton to Temecula and from Rialto to Bakersfield.

Participants say unlike team sports, wrestling allows them to win or lose on their own. Sam Mendoza says wrestling affords his three sons a constructive outlet to stay busy and stay in shape. "It instill values and respect," said Mendoza, who represents the Adrenaline MMA team in San Bernardino. His sons wrestle year round and as many as 36 Adrenaline MMA team members compete annually at the Las Vegas Halloween Freak Show Tournament, where about 4,000 youth wrestlers gather from across the nation.

At the same time that many are starting out in wrestling, the Salabaj family has a wrestling tradition that goes back 45 years. It is

being kept alive in Rialto by 10year-old Nicholas Salabaj, who qualified for the Southern California Wrestling Association state championships to be held in Bakersfield this weekend. Salabaj's older brother Jonathan missed qualifying for state by two points.

Southern Section 12-year-old champion Jacob Salcedo will make the trip north with Rialto youth coach Steven Lindo.

Nicholas Salabaj's grandfather, John was 1963 Florida State high school wrestling champ and later head coach at Webb Schools in Claremont. His uncle, Christopher is the head coach at Damien High.

Another uncle Christopher is a two-time state freestyle champ.

His father, Nick is an assistant coach on the Carter HS recreation team.

Veteran wrestling coach Arnold Alpert said he has seen a growth of youth wrestling in the Inland Empire over the past seven years. He attributes it to the number of new high schools and the more affordable housing in the region. Arnold has co-coached Temecula Valley HS to 22 of its 28 consecutive league championships. Arnold and Lyndon Campbell have organized the IE Wrestling Association finals for 20 years, which are expected to

draw between 200-300 wrestlers to Temecula HS on May 7.

Alpert explained there are three governing bodies that oversee youth wrestling, with USA Wrestling the most prominent.

The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), once considered the most powerful, has lost its clout, according to Alpert. He said there are 19 association sections in California, which are similar to the CIF in district structure.

Both Alpert and Mendoza feel the popularity of Mixed Martial Arts fighting has contributed to the growth of wrestling. Alpert said that wrestling is the breeding ground for MMA. "Wrestling is the minor league's of MMA." Mendoza thinks the popularity of the Ultimate Fight Challenge has brought back the importance of wrestling. Mendoza said most youths stay with one discipline but his son, Korey trains in jujitsu, boxing, judo, kick-boxing, along with wrestling. "It all starts with wrestling," said Mendoza.

March 19 will be a busy day for local wrestling. Along with the state youth finals, the Inland Empire Wrestling Association will host a California USA Wrestlingsanctioned meet at Temescal Canyon HS. Also on March 19, the Colton AAU team will host a

innings before a victor was decided. With the game tied at 3, the Cats loaded the bases in the top of the ninth against Coyotes starter Cassandra Williams.

Williams then walked Briana Contreras to bring in the first run, before allowing an RBI single to Sarah Galaviz. A sac-fly brought in another run before Rachel DeHart capped off the rally with a two-run single to make it 8-3.

CSUSB got a one-out single and walk by Taylor Ancona and Morgan Ratliff before a fielder’s choice by Kaylee Gemmell and groundball out by Monica Maddox ended the game.

In the nightcap, the Coyotes committed five errors that led to 3 unearned runs in a 4-1 loss.

Both teams got solid pitching performances in the game. Haley

Gilham shut down CSUSB, allowing one run on just five hits and two walks while mixing in three strikeouts to earn the win.

Gabby Walker started for the Coyotes, but her error led to two unearned runs in the third, which ended up being all the Cats would need.

Gemmell hit a solo home run in the sixth, her fourth of the season, to account for CSUSB’s lone score.

The Coyotes suffered losses of 16-7 and 2-0 on Saturday.

CSUSB Softball drops doubleheader, series to Chico State

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al State San Bernardino’s softball team got off to its best start in 18 seasons last week after sweeping four games with Cal State Dominguez Hills.

This week they found themselves on the other end of a sweep as the Coyotes dropped four games to Chico State during California Collegiate Athletic Association action at Cal State San Bernardino on March 11 and 12.

The losses snapped a sevengame win streak for CSUSB (1712, 12-8 CCAA) and dropped them from second place down to fourth behind Humboldt State, Chico State (16-6, 13-5) and UC San Diego.

Game 1 on Sunday went nine

Photo/Richard Dawson (Right) Kaylee Gemmell runs after hitting a home run in Game 2 on Saturday.

(Photo Courtesy Nick Salabaj) Along with his wrestling family, ten-year-old Nicholas Salabaj, Pictured at front right, qualified for state youth wrestling finals along with Rialto teammate Jacob Salcedo. Pictured top Left: David Salabaj (a 2-time state champ), Nick Salabaj, and Christopher Salabaj, head wrestling coach at Damien HS. Bottom Left: Jonathan Salabaj and grandfather John Salabaj, a former Florida State HS champion. tourney. Adrenaline MMA and Grand Terrace AAU will coordinate separate matches in April.

The Bloomington AAU team will hold a tourney on May 28. The Ri-

alto AAU will host a June 11 tourney at Rialto HS. Grand Terrace HS will serve as the site of the AAU West Coast Junior Olympics match on July 16-17.

Page A12 • March 17, 2016 • EC • IECN NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DARLENE SUE WEST, aka DARLENE S. WEST CASE NO.: PRO PS 1600051

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 Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO THE PETITION FOR PROrequests that BATE Rebecca L. West be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the under the estate Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority allows the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to this petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on APR 06 2016 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. S37 located at 247 West Third Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should either appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorknowledgeable in ney California law.

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

A Request for Special Notice form is available from the Court Clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Elisabeth Kempe-Olinger 290 North 10th Street, Suite 222 Colton, CA 92324 Published El Chicano 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: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 to wit: YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 10 TOYT 3TMKU4HN8AM025165 To be sold by: Desert Valley Towing, 5900 Mariposa Road, Oak Hills, San Bernardino County, CA 92344 (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.

LienTek Solutions, Inc. P.O. Box 443 Bonita, CA 91908 CNS-2856828# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 3/17/16 E-7399

Office (909) 381-9898

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR DSA INSPECTOR OF RECORD SERVICES The San Bernardino City Unified School District ("District"), Facilities Management Department, is requesting qualifications from those interested in providing professional DSA Inspector of Record Services ("Services").

Copies of the Request for Qualifications ("RFP") can be obtained via e-mail, in person at the address below, or from the District's web sites: www.sbcusd.com/bids.aspx; www.sbcusdfacilities.com.

The qualifications must be received at the address indicated below by personal delivery or U.S. Mail by no later than March 31, 2016 by 3:00 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 qualifications.

The District, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to reject any qualifications received after the deadline stated herein.

The qualifications 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 QUALIFICATIONS FOR DSA INSPECTOR OF RECORD SERVICES. San Bernardino City School District Unified Facilities Management and Maintenance & Operations Department 956 West 9th San Bernardino, Street California 92411 Contact: Jennifer Wilhelm, Business Outreach Coordinator (909) 3 8 8 - 6 1 0 0 jennifer.wilhelm@sbcusd.k12. ca.us CNS-2853836# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 3/10, 3/17/16 E-7395

LIEN SALE On 03/29/2016 at 16616 CERES AVE, FONTANA, CA, a Lien Sale will be held on a HOND VIN: 2008 1HGCS22888A014564 STATE: CA LIC: 6FBH157 at 10AM. CNS-2857862# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 3/17/16 E-7401

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK SERVICES The San Bernardino City School District Unified Facilities ("District"), Management Department, is requesting proposals from those interested in providing Construction professional At-Risk Management ("Services") for the Indian High School Springs Performing Arts Center.

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: www.sbcusd.com/bids.aspx; www.sbcusdfacilities.com. The proposals must be received at the address indicated below by personal delivery or U.S. Mail by no later than April 5, 2016 by 3:00 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 C O N S T R U C T I O N MANAGEMENT AT-RISK SERVICES INDIAN SPRINGS HS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. San Bernardino City Unified School District Facilities Management and Maintenance & Operations Department 956 West 9th Street San Bernardino, California 92411 Contact: Jennifer Wilhelm, Business Outreach Coordinator (909) 388-6100 jennifer.wilhelm@sbcusd.k12. ca.us CNS-2853768# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 3/10, 3/17/16 E-7394

• EL CHICANO LEGAL ADVERTISING • Fax (909) 384-0406 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CIRCULATE A RECALL PETITION

To the Honorable Fred Shorett, Council Member- Ward 4 of the Common Council of the City of San Bernardino: Pursuant to the California Constitution, the Charter of the City of San Bernardino including Article VII, Sec. 122 thereof, and California election laws, the undersigned registered qualified voter of the City of San Bernardino and its ward 4, in the State of California, does hereby give notice that I am a proponent of a recall petition and intend to seek your recall and removal from the office of Council Member for Ward 4 of the City San Bernardino, California, and to demand election of a successor in that office.

The grounds for the recall are as follows: Council member Shorett was elected to office in March of 2009 and since that time has failed in all aspects of his duties. Council member Shorett has failed to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the City of San Bernardino. Council member Shorett has failed to make sound financial decisions and decisions that are in the best interest of we the people.

Council member Shorett has acted with negligence by supporting fiscally irresponsible programs and general spending which has lead to the downfall of our City and the depletion of our general fund.

Council member Shorett has voted repeatedly for the annexation of our fire department and to impose yet another tax on the back of the residents of the City of San Bernardino.

Council member Shorett has never produced one idea for revenue generation; his only idea is to cut city services, close libraries, community centers, and fire stations. If we are to make San Bernardino safe again we must remove Council member Shorett from his elected office as his actions and failure to act have sucked the life out of this city, by silencing the very people he is or should be beholden to the residents of the City of San Bernardino.

Further Council member Shorett has violated the public trust by repeatedly making back room decisions/deals and failing to reach a consensus with the other members of the San Bernardino City Council, on basic issues like City Finances.

Council member Fred Shorett has repeatedly voted to spend millions of dollars on out of town consultants that have no beneficial interest in the success of the City of San Bernardino. Our success means their money train has run dry.

Council member Shorett supports this misuse of funds and has told residents of this ward, if they don’t like it they can move to Rialto. This is prima facie evidence Council member Shorett does not have the best interest of the people of San Bernardino City 4th ward or the City as a whole at heart.

The City of San Bernardino has been in Chapter 9 Bankruptcy for years. In order to emerge from bankruptcy and revive and rebuild our economy, Council member Shorett must be recalled.

Signed this ____3rd_____ day of March 2016 The printed name, residence address, and signature of the proponent are as follows: Name William J Cioci

Signature: ________________________

Pursuant to Article VII, Section 122 of Charter of the City of San Bernardino, a copy of this notice and proof of service will be filed with the City Clerk of the City of San Bernardino. Within seven (7) days after this notice is filed the officer sought to be recalled may file with the City Clerk, an answer, in not more than 500 words, to the statement of the proponents. If an answer is filed a copy of it must be served on one of the proponents, personally or by certified mail, within the same seven (7) day period, and if it is to be published, at the same time shall file with the city clerk a statement declaring his/her intent that the answer be published.

The answer shall have printed name, signature, and residence address of the officer to be recalled.

Published El Chicano March 17, 2016 E-7403

Response to Notice of Recall of Fred Shorett by William Cioci

The statements supporting the reasons to recall me, Councilman Fred Shorett by William Cioci, are unsupported by the facts and lack any specific examples of dereliction of duty or violation of public trust.

As the 4th Ward Councilmember since 2009, I have consistently supported and voted for those issues and initiatives necessary and essential for the survival and viability of our City. One such example is our joining the County Fire Protection District.

In doing so, the City will have better, sustainable fire service, revenue to add as many as 40 new police officers to our department, and resources to restore, improve and sustain other vital city services. This effort is enthusiastically endorsed and supported by our current fire department and local fire Union.

The residents and taxpayers of the 4th Ward, and our City at large, want and deserve a superior level of police and fire services. I will continue to vigorously support public safety as our number one priority.

Fourth Ward voters should not be fooled into signing a bogus recall petition.

Just say, “No Thank You to the recall of Councilmember Fred Shorett�.

Published El Chicano March 17, 2016 E-7404

NOTICE INVITING REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed proposals will be received in the Board of Education BID BOX located in the main Foyer at SAN BERNARDINO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, 777 North F Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410, on or before March 25, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. for: RFP No. 15-25 District-Wide Financial & Associated Student Body Audit

RFP forms on which the bid must be presented, contract terms and conditions, and instructions required for bidding may be secured via downloaded from the District's website at http://www.sbcusd.k12.ca.us/ bids.aspx

Proposals will be received at the BID BOX, SAN BERNARDINO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, 777 North F Street, San Bernardino, California, 92410, and shall be opened at the below stated time and place. All proposal packages must be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope with the bidder’s company name and the “RFP Number 15-25. It is the bidder’s sole responsibility to ensure that their proposal is received in the bid box on time. No bidder may withdraw their proposal for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for the opening of proposals.

The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, and to accept or reject any item, to withdraw a line item or entire bid, or to waive any irregularities or informalities in the bids or in the bidding. The District may award any, all, or none of this bid. Purchase is contingent upon availability of funds. Local and minority bidders are specifically encouraged to submit proposals.

Publication Dates: March 9, 2016 and March 16, 2016 Bid Opening: March 25, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.

By: Debra Love, Director, Purchasing Services San Bernardino City Unified School District, San Bernardino, CA Publication Date: March 17, 2016 Due Date & Opening: March 25, 2016 @ 11:00 am

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top right: colton Pony Baseball and softball league president tony soto giving a plaque of recognition to Max lofy’s wife, natalie; top left: the Bronco softball division’s ‘young n reckless’ team; Bottom left the Bronco baseball division dodgers; and Bottom right: the shetland division Pirates.