El Chicano June 04 2015

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Vol 52, NO. 24

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Children of Casa Blanca to Free Family tell stories on screen

June 4, 2015

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he 21st Annual Free Family Health Clinic will be held on Sunday, June 14, 2015, from 9 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Indian Springs High School, 650 N Del Rosa Photo/cony MArtinez Drive, San Bernardino, cinema culturas inland empire founder and chief executive officer Dr. Cony Martinez (center) with children of California 92410. This free the casa Blanca neighborhood of riverside. clinic is for people who do not have health insurance or the the youth of Riverside’s Casa Blanca Library.

By Anthony Victoria Blanca neighborhood learn the cin- Beginning last month, with the means to pay for health care.

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Cony Martinez, ema arts in order to develop their help of assistant and recent will be providing free service critical thinking skills.

Three workCalifornia Institute of the Arts founder and chief execuand consultation including: shops are scheduled to take place tive officer of the Cinema Workshops cont. on next page internal medicine; women and on June 6, 20, and 27 at the Casa Culturas Inland Empire, is helping children’s medical health care; eye, ear, nose and throat medical services; blood sugar and cholesterol screenings; dental services; alternative medicine and acupuncture. .

This event will be staffed by medical professionals, staff and volunteers from the Buddhist Tzu Chi Free Clinic.

This year the Tzu Chi Foundation will be partnering with the San Bernardino City Unified School District, Lucky Farms, Mexican Consulate Office, Molina Health Care, LULAC, and other school districts and community organizations.

Pre-registration is suggested.

Please call Angelica Quiroga, 909-381-1294.

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San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District announces conservation plan

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SBVWMD display of 15 55-gallon drums symbolizing the amount of water the average consumer uses daily. water usage across the state took effect. Water used for irrigation will need to be cut by half in the une 1 was the first day next nine months.

Governor Jerry Brown’s San Bernardino Valley Municipal executive order to reduce Water District (SBVMWD) offi-

By Anthony Victoria

cials during a press conference on Monday explained that agencies will have to cut their usage by 24to 36-percent in order to avoid payWater cont. on next page

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San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District (SBVMWD) general manager Douglas Headrick.

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Dr. Cony Martinez (center) and her assistant Lydia Hicks (right) with the children of casa Blanca during one of the cinema cultura workshops.

“We want to tell children that their stories matter...When you allow someone to tell their own stories, you are allowing them to be themselves and to embrace who they are.”

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graduate Lydia Hicks, Martinez has helped children ages 6 to 14 years old develop their own stories through screenwriting, directing, and storyboarding.

Martinez, a former professor of Latin American Film and Literature at Pomona College and UCLA, believes the cinema arts will allow the participants to embrace who they are. She intends on using the stories developed by the children for a film that will be screened during the Cinema Culturas Film Festival in November.

“We want to tell children that their stories matter,” Martinez said. “When you allow someone to tell their own stories, you are allowing them to be themselves and to embrace who they are.”

“La Imaginacion” (The Imagination) is the first part of what Martinez explained is a continuing process that will transform the children into high-level performers who will be ready for higher edu-

cation and career paths.

As a first-generation college graduate, Martinez said she faced difficulties adapting to college because of her lack of exposure to critical thinking and educational resources. She believes teaching young children reading and writing skills from the beginning of their education spur success in the classroom.

“When I was growing up I didn’t have a story read to me at night,” she said. “When you have that in your life, it can be beneficial. The key is that children learn and show progress. They are not going to get what they want in one day. If we teach them this from day one, they will continue on and be successful.”

So far Martinez said the story ideas presented by the participants revolve around the idea of helping the community. Through the use of superheroes and princesses, the plots created by the children emphasize saving someone. Martinez emphasized that it could be a

theme that focuses on saving their community.

“When you offer a child the space to be creative, it is an option for them to not seek gangs or violence,” she said. “We are looking for a place to belong. Instead of going to the streets, they belong in the classroom.”

The workshops for this month are scheduled for two sessions: the first for children ages 6-12, beginning at 12:00 p.m., and the second for children ages 11-14, beginning at 1:30 p.m. Children of other communities are also invited as well. For more information, contact Beverly Arias at (951) 8585727 or at Beverly951@yahoo.com.

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ing $10,000 per day fines. Residents who are not compliant with the mandate face up to $500 per day fines. Officials are hoping they and residents don’t have to deal with any sanctions.

“We are encouraging residents to see this period as an opportunity to make a permanent and positive change in the way we use water in the Inland Empire,” said SBVMWD president Mark Bulot.

“These low levels of cumulative storage have been a wake-up call that our region needs to do a better job of storing more water in our groundwater basins during ‘wet years’ to ensure that there will always be adequate supplies when the next drought comes.”

California’s current drought, now in its fourth year, has water agencies relying on the lowest level of storage in the region’s primary groundwater basin in history. It has caused concern over the ability of local water supplies to operate sufficiently if the drought continues for months or years to come.

The region is no stranger to drought conditions. In 1954--in the middle of an ongoing 20-year drought-(someone/entity) formed the SBVMWD to find a way of importing supplemental water into western San Bernardino County to make up for shortfalls in local water supplies.

Douglas Headrick, SBVMWD’s general manager, promised Inland Empire residents that the region’s water source will not come to a halt.

“We want to assure everyone in

the region that should this drought continue, as history shows has occurred in the past, the Inland Empire will not run out of water,” Headrick said. ““The Inland Empire has alternatives that other places in California do not have where they are running out of water. Our domestic wells could be lowered, at enormous cost, but we would prevail — and we would recover.”

The SMVMWD, which serves areas of San Bernardino, Colton, Loma Linda, Redlands, Rialto, Bloomington, Highland, Mentone, Grand Terrace and Yucaipa, is in the process of creating an approximate $2.5 million fund to help remove turf in high-traffic and high-visibility areas. According to Headrick, the turf-removal plan will have $828,000 invested from the state, SBVMWD and a local retail water agency that would apply for funding.

Former San Bernardino Mayor Pat Morris, while praising the efforts of the water agency, said he was disappointed that there is currently no program in place to help low-income residents transition from grass lawns to more droughttolerant landscapes.

“I’m fearful that low-income families will let their lawns go brown in the absence of an aggressive program to help them convert to a new drought-tolerant landscaping,” said Morris. “We need to alter permanently our behavior and practices in regards to water usage for our homes.”

Gloria’s Corner

Gloria Macias Harrison Congratulations Graduates!

What a busy time of the year filled with celebrations for our students graduating from one grade to another, from high schools, colleges and universities and many completion ceremonies for those in specialized areas such as EMTs, paramedics, nursing, police and fire academies and many more.

It was a privilege to be the commencement speaker at my alma mater - San Bernardino High School. I shared the stage with student speakers, Connie Hurtado, Alejandro Avila, Melissa Brito, Susana Murrillo, Julissa Vejar, Joshua Craig, Breanna Jordan and Anthony Hernandez who all spoke of their dreams and gratitude for the support of their families, teachers and fellow students.

It was bitter sweet for principal Sandra Rodriguez who will be leaving the school after a long tenure for a position at the District office as she wished the students well in their future endeavors. I joined Dr. Harold Vollkommer, Deputy Superintendent; Dr. Barbara Flores, SBCUSD School Board Member; Ted Alejandre, San Bernardino County Superintendent of School, and Charles Brown Jr., Director, Department of Equity and Student Achievement in congratulating and shaking hands with every graduate who walked in the ceremony. Class of 2015, I wish you well and I am so proud of your accomplishments.

fore 8am and after 6 pm • Irrigation will only be allowed on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays of each week • No watering of outdoor landscapes that cause excessive runoff • No irrigation for 48 hours after a measurable rain • No washing down driveways, sidewalks or other hardscapes • Washing of vehicles is not permitted except using hoses with automatic shut-off device or at a commercial car washing facility • No use of fountains that use potable water unless the water is recirculated • All water leaks shall be corrected within 72 hours If customers do not comply there will be two warning notices followed by a $100.00 fine and possible additional monetary penalty.

The mandates apply to all water customers be they commercial or residential.

League elects officers:

The League of Women Voters of the San Bernardino Area elected officers and directors at its annual meeting. New officers include: Gloria Anderson and Jill Vassilakos-Long, Co-Presidents; Kathryn Ervin, Secretary; Dennis Baxter, Rachel Clark, Dorothy Garcia, Susan Longville, Marilyn Patterson, Vanessa Perez, and Betsy Starbuck, Directors. Continuing are Valerie Lichtman, Treasurer; and Gloria Macias Harrison, Mary Saxon Hobbs, and Barbara Sokoloff, Directors.

The League also adopted the local chapter's program of issues for 2015-2016. The program includes supporting measures and researched positions on the San Bernardino Charter, Libraries, Equality of Opportunity for Women, Education, Health Care, Mental Health, Homelessness, Urban and Regional Planning, Transportation and Water.

Save the Date:

Saturday, June 6 - the Wildwood Park Neighborhood Association presents an All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast at the Lutheran Church, 5050 North Sierra Way from 8a.m. to 11a.m. The organizations meet on a regular basis to exchange information on water use, public safety issues, businesses in the area, and discussions The Drought: with the local councilman. For information email: WildwoodEffective at the start of this ParkSB@gmail.com month city water departments in the valley are asking customers to Saturday, June 6 - the Redlands reduce water use by 28% as re- Family Services presents a family quested by the State's Water Re- friendly 5K Hunger Walk at the sources Control Board. So each University of Redlands, 1200 E. month's usage will be compared to Colton Ave. proceeds from this the same month in 2013. The seri- event will benefit the Agency's ous water shortage has 93 percent Summer Food Program. For inforof the state facing serious drought mation call: 909.793.2673 or visit: conditions impacting 30 million www.redlandsfamilyservice.org residents. Up and down the state Water agencies are issuing conser- Saturday & Sunday, June 6 & vation mandates.

In San 7 - the Annual St. Anthony Fiesta Bernardino the Municipal Water will take place at 1640 Western Department is enforcing the fol- Ave., San Bernardino. Entrance is lowing conservation mandates: free to this event that features live • Irrigation is permitted only be- entertain, food booths, activities

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for children, door prizes and raffle. food vendors and much more. OrFiesta hours are Saturday, noon to ganizers are Generation Now. 11 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. For information call: Friday, June 26 - the San 909.887.3810 Bernardino Symphony conducted

by Frank Fetta present Mosaico Monday, June 8 - the Loma Music Festival at 8:15 p.m. The Linda Chamber of Commerce concert features a symphonic tribpresents its 27th Annual Golf ute to Mexican composer AugusTournament at the Arrowhead tine Lara and other Latin Country Club 3433 Parkside American classics. The concert Drive, San Bernardino. For infor- will also feature Mateo Oliva's mation call: 909.799.2828 or Mosaico National, a symphonic email stephaniemahe@lomalin- celebration of folk themes from dachamber.org throughout the regions of Mexico.

Soloists are mezzo-soprano Ana Tuesday, June 9 - the Hispanic Gonzalez and tenor Gustavo HerInland Empire Chamber of Com- nandez and the Ballet Folklorico merce presents a small business de Los Angeles. workshop at 8 p.m. at the Arrowhead United Way office, 646 N. D Saturday, June 27 - Habitat for Street, San Bernardino. For infor- Humanity San Bernardino Area, mation call Linda Gonzalez at Inc. presents Flapjack Fundraiser 951.213.9916 or email hispani- from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Appleciechamber@gmail.com bee's, 2046 W. Redlands Blvd, Redlands. Raffles and other fun Wednesday, June 10 - the San activities are planned. For tickets Bernardino City Library Founda- and information visit the Restore presents a One-Day at 25948 Business Center Drive, tion Fundraiser at the Mexico Cafe, Redlands or call: 909.478.1176 892 E. Highland, Ave. from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Proceeds benefit Saturday, June 27 - the city of new technology and materials for San Bernardino presents a Free the San Bernardino Public Li- Car Show from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 braries. For information or to do- p.m. The event is part of welcomnate call: 909.381.8211 or visit ing of the 2015 Hemmings Motor thefoundation@sbpl.org News Great Race. The day's events include: Parade of Patriots, Saturday/Sunday, June 13 & Chili Cook-off, live music, gour14, the American Cancer Society met food trucks, and many more presents Relay for Life of San Bernardino at Cajon High School from Saturday at 9 a.m. to Sunday 9 a.m. This is a community event that supports the mission of the American Cancer Society and celebrates survivors and their caretakers, remembers loved ones who lost their battle and educates the public to fight back through healthy lifestyles and early prevention. For information call: Denise Desirello at 951.675.3198, email: denise.desirello@cancer.org or v i s i t : hhp://RelayForLife.org/sanbernardinoCa Friday, June 19 - the Arrowhead United Way Women's Leadership Council will hold its Quarterly Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. At the Bank of America Downtown, 303 North D Street, San Bernardino. For information call Gretchen Strutzenberg at 909.884.9441 or email WLCAdmin@ahuw.org

Monday to Friday, June 15 to 19 - the Humane Society of the San Bernardino Valley will host its Annual Critter Camp - a weeklong, interactive, learning experience for students entering the second, third, fourth and fifth grades. Through this hands-on camp, children will learn the importance of kindness and compassion toward all living creatures.

The children will be experience the world of bugs, marsupials, therapy and service animals, the difference between wild and tame animals plus animal art activities.

For fee information and assistance and to register call 909.380.7844 or visit www.hssbv.org or stop by the Humane Society office, 374 W. Orange Show Rd. For questions call Jill A. Henderson at 909.386.1400 ext. 224.

Saturday, June 20 - the 2015 CommUnity Festival will occur from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Perris Hill Park in San Bernardino.

The free event will feature local music performances, live art, civic lounge, children’s activities, yoga fitness classes, vendors, raffles,

activities. For information contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 909.384.5233 or visit: www.sbgreatrace.com

Sunday, June 28 - the San Bernardino Sunset Rotary Club presents TINMAN Triathlon & 5k plus KIDS Triathlon and Tricycle Race. This event supports Rotary scholarships and local and international projects. For information call: 909.237.9368 or visit www.rotarytinman.org

Tuesday, July 7 - the Food Policy Advisory Council of the Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County will meet from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 1106 N. La Cadena Drive, Colton. Guest speaker is Jared Call, Managing Advocate, California Food Policy Advocates who will speak on the legislative agenda of the group and updates on current programs such as Summer Meals Program. For information visit the California Food Advocates website at http://CPA.net/

Gloria Harrison is publisher of the Inland Empire Community Newspapers and can be reached at gloharrison@me.com

OPINION&LETTERS Page A4 • June 4, 2015 • Inland Empire Community Newspapers

By Anthony Victoria

Getting drunk is NOT cool

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study done by the County of San Bernardino in 2012 demonstrated that 22-percent of adolescents in the region said they believed occasionally getting drunk was alright, as long as it did not interfere with work, school, or other day-to-day responsibilities.

But why should researchers even pose such a question to teenagers and young adults? I will tell you: because we are seeing more and more teenagers drinking, as well as using other substances around school campuses, neighborhood parks, and vulnerable locations (such as alleys, hideouts, etc.).

This is demonstrated in staggering statistics that can be found on numerous abuse center organization websites.

According to the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, seven percent of new female drinkers were under the age of 14. Today, some three year later, the figure is at 31 percent. The World Health Organization's Program on Substance Abuse points out that 10 to 30 million children worldwide are orphaned and must support themselves by working, begging, stealing, selling sex and trafficking illicit substances. Estimates say that up to 90 percent of these street children use substances of one kind or another. According to a survey conducted by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse one in four American teens said they had a friend or classmate who had used Ecstasy, while 17 percent said they knew more than one user.

The figures don’t lie. Our community continues to lose young people to the chains of the local prison system and to early graves due to the effects of substance abuse. Of the 30.7-percent of teenagers who admitted to drinking or using other drugs, how many have been incarcerated, received treatment, or are now lying six-feet deep in the ground?

In late 2012 a friend of mine lost her life as she was driving on the freeway after colliding with another vehicle. Her decision to drink and drive and get behind the

wheel resulted in her tragic death at the tender age of 20. She left behind friends, family, and a little boy.

At the beginning of that same year, I was with a friend, getting intoxicated at a nearby park. I didn’t realize I may have been at the cusp of losing my education and my job--the things I value in life.

After being told by a police officer to step out of the vehicle and being frisked, we were told to sit down. The officer then said...

“You should be ashamed to be hanging out with this loser, this nobody,” the officer said to my friend, noticing she had a child seat in the back of her car. As mad and frustrated as I was because he said that, and despite me screaming “you don’t know who I am or what I do,” I realize, that at least I was not helping out the situation by consuming alcohol with her. And yet, many young ones also find themselves with others who enable instead of help.

That is why it is essential that groups such as the Colton, Rialto, and Bloomington Community Coalitions for Change and the Mental Health Systems (MHS) nonprofit organization are contributing to curbing drug and alcohol usage among teenagers and young adults. Since 2010, the Coalition for CHANGE has partnered with residents, community organizers, city officials, and law enforcement to address the issues of alcohol and drug use.

Leaders like MHS’ Mirza Martinez-Andrade have witnessed tragedy and have grown frustrated of seeing young people lose their lives. The Under-21 Think-O-NoDrink-O campaign and MHS’ push to convince the Colton City Council to pass the social host ordinance have provided essential steps that have seen a change in culture in recent months.

“It was very difficult at first because people didn’t understand the ordinance,” Martinez expressed. “The activities and resources we offer have helped attract more interest. People didn’t want to get near us and now we have lines of residents waiting to participate.”

As a journalist, I am proud to cover the work of organizations that are continuously fighting for helping better the lives of our residents and young ones. I like to believe I have bounced back resoundingly from that experience in 2012. Now, I can say ‘getting drunk’ is not cool. My job allows me to shed light on these issues-also in the hope of helping of save lives.

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Gearing up for Great Race in San Bernardino

With San Bernardino being one of the Great Race stops along their long route from St. Louis area, the city has really stepped up to the plate to make this stop the best along the Great Race route.

This is such a huge event to kick start our city on the road to recovery and show residents San Bernardino is back. We hope every person who lives here shows up to support this family event.

We have had many local volunteers willing to help, as well as donations from the Elks Lodge, Crest Chevy, R81 Print, Crown

Printing, Cooly’s Hardware, Molly’s Cafe, San Bernardino Golf Club, IWC Motorsports and Arrow Auto Air.

With all the blocks closed off downtown, there will also be 1,000 vehicles, a free car and motorcycle show for 1980 and older American cars and motorcycles, a huge veterans parade with restored military vehicles, professional chili cook-off, bands, two radio stations broadcasting from the event, 15 gourmet food trucks, stage coach rides, beer garden, speciality drag racing, NASCAR, choppers, movie and TV cars on display and restored fire trucks. At

I’d like to offer my congratulations to San Bernardino County Supervisor James Ramos who was recently recognized with the Sue Matheson Award for his work supporting and empowering young people in San Bernardino County.

The award was presented in Sacramento by the California Coalition for Youth.

California’s sales and personal income taxes are rated the highest in the nation by the Tax Foundation. Our gas tax is second highest, and corporate taxes are the highest in the West. Even with Proposition 13, California property taxes are not low, ranking 19th highest in the nation.

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Supervisor Ramos is well known for his commitment and leadership on issues related to helping youth maximize their potential — especially among the Native American communities, foster kids and those at risk of homelessness. Aside from supporting youth involvement and youth and family empowerment, he is a coalitionbuilder, advocate and mentor.

Every youth deserves a chance at improving their own lives, and Supervisor Ramos’ work helps ensure the youth in his community have a chance to do so.

The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association’s “Follow the Money” report documented billions of dollars in waste, fraud and abuse in California state government, including $194 million in uncollected bills at the state Department of Toxic Substances Control; $848 million in overpayments by the CalWORKs pro-

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Also, there will be a special show put on by “Wild Thang,” 120 Great Race cars arriving at 5 p.m., and more. The event opens for the cars to come in at 10 a.m., cruising starts at 11 a.m., and the veterans’ parade is at 3 p.m.

Congratulations to SB County Supervisor Ramos

The biggest mistake was ending unteer military. I served in the the draft and going to an all-vol- Army from 1962-1965, along with a lot of draftees who came from families of all economic and social backgrounds. Many will recall the anti-Vietnam War sentiment that prevailed.

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bers in the Armed Forces).

The draft was replaced with the cliche “Thank you for your service.” In other words: “I’m glad you are fighting our wars and my family is not.” The American public lost its focus, and the War Hawks are getting us into stupid wars again.

Mark Bixler, Redondo Beach

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By G. W. Abersold Ph.D.

am addicted to fast food. I like the prices of fast food restaurants and I like the diversity of their food specialties.

All of them have a few dishes in common, but they all have their own specialties.

For example Wendy’s offer baked potatoes and chili. McDonald’s has oatmeal and sweet rolls.

El Pollo Loco has various kinds of quesadillas and lots of salsa. Subway has a Veggie Delight sandwich and hot soup. Burger King has a “pulled pork” special. On and on.

When I was a kid (7) 80 years ago, the only fast food I can remember was named White Castle.

A hamburger cost only a nickel.

Wow!! There was an occasional Coney Island shop. Hot dogs. That was all.

Right now there are at least 25 fast food places within 2 miles of our home. Since I’m diabetic and insulin dependent, I don’t frequent the donut fast food places. All others I’m a frequent flyer.

Within the two mile radius, I’ve counted 5 Subway’s, 3 McDonalds, 3 Jack in-the Boxes, 2 KFC’s, 2 Taco Bell, 2 Del Tacos, 2 Bakers, 2 Carl’s, 1 Wendy’s, 1 El Pollo Loco, 1 Cuca’s, 1 Burger King, and several local independents.

Several fast food restaurants provide play areas for children.

The McDonald restaurant began on May 15, 1940. Seventy-five years ago by two brothers, Richard and Maurice McDonald at 1398 North E Street in San Bernardino,

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California. They popularized “fast food” on service, hamburgers and drive-in service. This philosophy has pretty much been typical of all fast-foods. Today the building is a museum of McDonald memorabilia. It is owned by Albert Okura, founder of Juan Pollo.

The McDonald brand is in 128 countries around the world. Thirty thousand locations serve 52 million customers each day.

Ray Kroc is credited with really building McDonald’s after he bought out the brothers. From April 15, 1955 when he franchised the restaurants. Today 70 percent of them are franchised and the reminder owned by the corporation.

The corporate stores establish product lines new menu offerings.

Last year McDonald’s Corp. had sales in excess of $27 billion.

Masab, local manager and a native Israeli, is proud of the store on Baseline; the employees are a mixture of white, black and Hispanics, and the cleanliness of the store including restrooms. A college Business major he is committed to maintain the high quality.

Subway fast food was started by Fred Deluca and Dr. Peter Buck, on August 28, 1965. They decided on the franchise approach and Brian Dixon was the first one sold.

Currently they have 43,417 locations in 110 countries. They specialize in subs of all varieties; fresh vegetables and 2 hot soups and salads.

In 2010 Subway became one of the largest fast food chain worldwide with 22, 749 restaurants.

Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) specializes in fried chicken. It was founded by Harland Sanders. In 1930 he took over a Shell Station and started selling fried chicken on the side. In 1936 he bought a restaurant and was soon honored

by Kentucky Governor Ruby Laffoon with the honorary title of Kentucky Colonel.

In 1964 Sanders sold his company for $2 million.

KFC was first franchised in 1952 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Today they have 18,875 locations and in 2013 had an income of $23 billion.

The history of Wendy’s began with the dream of Dave Thomas.

After a stint in the military and

working for several restaurants, including KFC, in 1969 Dave opened the first Wendy’s, named after his daughter.

His emphasis was “fresh meat”, a salad bar, chili, frosties and chicken sandwiches. The business catapulted in popularity in the 80’s with Clara Peller statement.

“Where’s the Beef?”

In a recent conversation that I had with Tony, an Iranian and District Manager of several Wendy’s, there are 833 company stores in the USA and 85 more in Canada.

There are 4843 franchised stores in the USA, 275 in Canada and 385 internationally.

Dave Thomas died on January 2, 2002 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at the age of 69.

Carl’s Jr. fast food or CKE was started by Carl Karcher in 1941.

He and his wife Margaret began with a hot dog stand in Anaheim, California. Listed among the top 10 fast food restaurants they are world-wide but focus on California and Texas.

Karcher died at age 90 on January 11, 2008. The company had been accused of insider trading by SEC and fined $500,000. In 1990 he was ousted as CEO by the Board of Directors.

The business has failed in many states but has succeeded recently in Texas. There are two stores in the Highland vicinity.

Fast food restaurants have gone through a drastic evolution in recent years. From limited menus that stressed high fat hamburgers and french fries, they are all currently including healthy menus.

Salads, grilled sandwiches and not only deep fried ones, specialty foods like oatmeal, chili and baked potatoes.

Appearance wise they have also improved with clear windows, white paint and bright lights. In many respects, McDonald’s has led the way.

A few years ago we were on a cruise that stopped at Aruba. To my amusement, scores of cruisers raced to a large McDonalds to get a Big Mac. After all the food available on the ship.

I’m not the only fast food devotee.

Amen. Selah. So be it.

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Redlands Community Centers Upcoming Activities

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Learn photography fundamentals at the Joslyn Senior Center

oin other seniors at the Joslyn Senior Center for a fun and handson class learning the fundamentals of photography, including how to use the settings on your camera and effective use of light. The class is free, but participants must provide their own cameras. Classes are held from 2-3 p.m. Thursdays, from May 21 through June 11, at the Joslyn Senior Center, 21 Grant St. For more information or to register, call the Joslyn Senior Center at (909) 798-7550.

Licata Brothers music ranges from Irving Berlin to Led Zeppelin

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een brothers Jimmy and Tony Licata will bring their upbeat acoustic guitars and artful vocal harmonies to the Redlands Community Senior Center from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 25. With a repertoire spanning the 1920s through 1980s, including Hollywood show tunes, music by Irving Berlin, Frank Sinatra, The Everly Brothers, Bob Dylan and Led Zeppelin (as well as local songwriters), the brothers appeal to audiences of all ages. Admission is $2 and everyone is invited.

Guests are welcome to bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages.

To register or for more information, please call the Joslyn Senior Center at (909) 798-7550. The Joslyn Senior Center is located at 21 Grant St.

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eginning June 15 through Aug. 7, the Redlands Community Center will provide free lunches and snacks to all youth through age 17. Food will be provided by 180 Degrees and Still Standing with fresh produce provided by local farmers. Serving time for lunch will be from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. followed by snack from 4 to 5 p.m. Food will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.

No registration is required however if participants have any food allergies please notify the Community Center prior to receiving food.

Menus’ with serving portions are available at the beginning of each month. For questions please call (909) 798-7579, or visit the center at 111 W. Lugonia Ave.

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Colton: First and third Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 650 N. La Cadena Dr. Highland: Second and fourth Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 27215 Base Line.

No meetings in August.

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 Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 35 Cajon St. Rialto: Second and fourth Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 150 S. Palm Ave. San Bernardino: First and third Monday, 3 p.m.; 300 N. “D” St.

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fternoon Delight Dance Socials

All seniors, couples and singles, welcome at free dance socials.

Opportunity to make new friends and remember music of our youth.

Joslyn Senior Center: First and second Tuesday 2 p.m., 21 Grant St., Redlands (909) 798-7550.

Redlands Community Center: Every third Friday 2 p.m., 111 Lugonia Ave., Redlands (909) 7987572.

Highland Senior Center: Every fourth Tuesday 2 p.m., 3102 E. Highland Ave., Highland (909) 862-8104.

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Regional Medical Center emocratic Lunch- (ARMC). The classes are designed eon Club of San for individuals with chronic health conditions, or for their caregivers Bernardino The Democratic Luncheon Club of and friends. The workshops, led by San Bernardino meet at noon on trained facilitators, will be offered Fridays at Democratic Headquar- each Tuesday for six weeks, in the ters, 136 Carousel Mall (near the Sequoia conference room, on the central glass elevator) in San first floor of the hospital at 400 Bernardino.

North Pepper Avenue in Colton.

Speaker Schedule: Who should attend?

5/29 Susan Lien Longville, Board • Adults interested in becoming Member, SB Valley Municipal more physically and socially acWater District: Local Drought tive Impacts and Proposed Reforms 6/5 SB Public Transportation up- • Adults with diabetes, high date: OmniTrans system changes blood pressure, lung disease, or 6/12 Bill Manis, SB Deputy City other health conditions Manager: Attracting develop- • Caregivers, family members, or friends of someone with an ongoment and investment to SB Visit us at www.sbdems.com or ing health condition our new Facebook page at www.facebook/SBDems.

You will learn how to: allet Folklorico • Eat healthy and be active • Better manage your health Cultural Classes • Set goals and solve problems • Communicate better with your Mondays 5:30-6:30 5-11yrs, doctors, family and friends Mondays 6:30-8:30 11-adult. No • Manage your medications charge. 951-233-7027. Knights of • Relax and use meditation Columbus, 740 Pennsylvania St., • Reduce stress, pain and lack of Colton, Ca. sleep.

RMC weekly The classes are interactive and Farmer’s Market offer mutual support designed to build participant’s confidence in their ability to manage their health.

Wednesdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in front of the hospital. Stop The class is free and open to all. by on your lunch break for certi- Registration is required. To regisfied fresh produce and artisan ter, call 909-580-1200. breads. ARMC partners with the ingo Fundraiser Southland Farmers Market Association on the weekly market to help promote health and wellness to the community.

June 6 from 12 noon RMC will host toSaturday, 4pm. Doors open at 11:30am.

Healthy Living at 1729 E. Baseline, San Bernardino. Hosted by Ladies classes Knights of Columbus. $10 per perStarting June 2for six weeks son and includes lots of fun, 2

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bingo cards (50 cent per additional card), free door prizes and finger sandwiches, salads, chips, dessert and ice tea. All monetary proceeds benefit high school senior scholarships.

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Avenue, San Bernardino, for a one-day fundraiser event. 15% of your total bill (pre-tax) will be DONATED back to support our group! Present a flyer when ordering in the dining room on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm. The proceeds will benefit the New Technology and Materials for the San Bernardino Public Libraries! The flyers are available to print on the San Bernardino Public Library website. www.sbpl.org. For more information call the Foundation at 909-381-8211 or visit our website at www.sbpl.org

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Saturday, June 6 the Wildwood Park Neighborhood Association presents an All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast at the Lutheran Church, 5050 North Sierra Way alifornia from 8a.m. to 11a.m. The organizations meet on a regular basis to Lions friends exchange information on water in Sight are use, public safety issues, busiin the area, and discussions nesses holding a Free Vision with the local councilman. For in- Screening formation email: Wildwood- Saturday, June 20 from 8am to ParkSB@gmail.com 2:30pm at the Rialto Community Center, 214 N Palm Ave., Rialto.

Sponsored by Rialto Breakfast Lions Club. For More information call: Lion Letty - 909-820-2077, Mike - 951-321-0362, Saturday, June 6 the Redlands Lion Family Services presents a family Soledad - 909-820-7595. The vifriendly 5K Hunger Walk at the sion screening is not meant to rea comprehensive University of Redlands, 1200 E. place examination that is obtain through Colton Ave. proceeds from this eye doctors office.

The vision your event will benefit the Agency's Summer Food Program. For infor- screening is designed to assess for mation call: 909.793.2673 or visit: ocular health concerns and provide www.redlandsfamilyservice.org a useable pair of recycled eyeglasses until you can obtain profesB City Library sional services.

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BUSINESS & SERVICES ommunication Classes

Mondays at 6 p.m.: Town & Country Toastmasters Club offers classes at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2900 N. "E" St., San Bernardino.

Foundation Hosts Mexico Cafe Fundraising Event

Wednesday, June 10 from 11am to 9pm. The San Bernardino City Library Foundation invites you to dine at The Mexico Café Restaurant at 1892 East Highland

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Flash back to the 50’s at Building a Generation’s “Evening at the Burrage Mansion” fundraiser

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healthy and self-sufficient families.

"If we can bridge families to better opportunities for their children, it increases their chance of succeeding in school, being happy, and feeling safe - something every child should be able to experience,” said Melinda Corral, executive director of Building A Generation, in a news release. "Financial help from fundraisers gives us the ability to help those children that would otherwise slip through the cracks because of grant stipulations or being ineligible for outside programs.”

Tickets for an “Evening at the Mansion” are $60 for an individual or $100 for two and are available by advanced purchase only.

Reserved or sponsor tables range COURTESY PHOTOS/LIMÓNADAS DANCE COMPANY from $400 - $1,000. All SponsorMembers of the Limónadas Dance Company will help get the night into full swing performing sevships will receive special recognieral 1950’s-style dancing at Building a Generation’s 4th annual fundraiser, “Evening at the Burrage tion.

The June 6 event is 1950’s themed.

Mansion.”

Tickets can be purchased directly through Building A Generation 909-793-8822 or visiting Eventbrite at BAG1950s.eventbrite.com.

Donations are also being accepted by calling Building A Generation or visiting www.BuildingAGeneration.org.

uff up those jeans, dust off the PF Flyers and brush up on the Jitterbug, Twist and Bunny Hop — a 1950’s-era fundraiser comes to Redlands this weekend.

The area nonprofit Building a Generation is hosting its 4th annual “Evening at the Burrage Mansion” from 6 to 10 p.m June 6.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the group’s programming, including assisting families with children ages 0-12 in the Redlands Unified School District and surrounding communities.

Guests at Saturday’s event will be taken back in time to enjoy Swing-dancing to the sounds from a jukebox, live music and entertainment by Renee Rojanaro & After Dark and special performances by the Limónadas Dance Company, a Riverside-based dance company.

Attendees can also delve into hors d'oeuvres provided by Alfaro Catering, sip on cocktails and bid the night away during a silent auction with premier club suite tickets to a Padres game, Angels tickets, along with several more.

Other highlights Saturday will be a baking contest among local pastry chefs, which will provide their best desserts for the event.

Building A Generation serves children and parents by providing Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter personalized education, support, with Inland Empire Community and connections to community re- Newspapers and can be reached sources, enabling them to become at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com.

Local officials: Drowning is 100 percent preventable

PHOTO/MJ DUNCAN

Seven inflatable bodies were placed in the pool at Splash Kingdom to remember the lives lost last year to water submersion.

Splash Kingdom lifeguards, who then handed them over to personnel from the Redlands Fire Department, individually retrieved them. Pictured is Jerome Mathieson from RFD.

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ith the onset of summer local agencies took the opportunity to raise awareness of the dangers posed by water sources as we take to the beaches, pools and rivers.

On Wednesday, May 27, Safe Kids Inland Empire and Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital (LLUCH) along with the Inland Empire Drowning Prevention Net-

work (DPN) converged at Splash Kingdom to demonstrate the importance of water safety, raise awareness about the dangers of drowning, and to remember the seven lives lost in 2014 to water submersion.

The message that resonated throughout the presentation was that drowning is 100 percent preventable. It is also the leading cause of death among children aged 1 – 4.

During the presentation seven inflatable bodies were placed in the pool, and were individually retrieved by Splash Kingdom lifeguards, who then handed them over to personnel from the Redlands Fire Department. They were consequently placed on the ground and covered with black tarp; a grim reminder of the perils water can pose.

According to Clark Morrow of the San Bernardino County Sheriff Department, there are an unacceptable number of fatal and near drownings in the Inland Empire, and stressed the ABC’s of drowning prevention: Adult supervision, Barriers and Classes.

Dr. Shamel Abd-Allah from LLUCH pediatric intensive care unit described the neurological injuries associated with submersions. “The brain is the least resistant organ, and with the lack of blood flow to the brain for 20 – 30 minutes, the likelihood of neurological injury significantly rises,” he explained.

Drowning is a silent accident.

According to Dr. Abd-Allah, young children lack the strength to splash back to the surface, and they slowly sink to the bottom.

Parents are urged to maintain 100 percent eye contact with their children, and if they can’t find their child, the first place to look should be the pool.

CPR should be performed immediately to return oxygen to the body to prevent brain damage, making a significant difference in the person’s recovery.

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On Wednesday, May 27, Safe Kids Inland Empire and Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital (LLUCH) along with the Inland Empire Drowning Prevention Network (DPN) converged at Splash Kingdom to demonstrate the importance of water safety, raise awareness about the dangers of drowning, and to remember the seven lives lost in 2014 to water submersion. Pictured is Dr. Jesse Wyatt from LLUCH pediatric intensive care unit sharing data retrieved from a seven-year study of water submersion incidents in the Inland Empire.

“This is so tragic, that one minute you have a healthy, happy kid running around the pool, and the next he suffers from neurological damage,” Dr. Abd-Allah said.

Dr. Jesse Wyatt, also from LLUCH pediatric intensive care unit, participated in a research study of drowning incidents in the Inland Empire from summer 2007 through September of 2014. Data provided insight into effective preventive measures and first aid response. During the seven years there were 266 incidents, 168 of

those occurred among children aged 1 – 4. 83 percent of adults received CPR, compared to 67 percent of children. Data suggested that fencing serves as passive protection – 71 percent of incidents reported during the study period had fencing around the pool. Finally, data procured showed that socio-economics does not play a factor in water safety, it affects individuals at all levels of status.

“Hopefully through education we can help prevent these bad outcomes,” Wyatt concluded.

SBCUSD board member announces push for Assembly seat

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Abigail Medina with fellow San Bernardino City Unified School District board member Dr. Margaret Hill.

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an Bernardino Unified School District board member Abigail Medina has decided to run for the California State 40th Assembly seat in the 2016 elections. The seat is currently held by Marc Steinorth (RRancho Cucamonga). Among her main goals, if elected, is to provide more educational opportunities for low-income youth.

Hailing from a working-class family background, Medina said her longtime involvement in parent advisory boards and district committees has helped her understand and solve issues San Bernardino County children encounter in the classroom. Among the topics Medina said she intends to improve are accessibility to college-prep classes that satisfy California State University (CSU) and University of California (UC) requirements (more commonly referred to as A-G requirements), accessibility for grants and scholarships, and improve transparency between leaders and residents.

“I can relate to a lot of the issues these students and families are facing,” the 39-year-old mother of five said. “We have to make opportunities readily available to students in our neighborhoods and it can be done through reliable support systems.”

On May 28, Medina received endorsements from Assemblymember Jose Medina (D-Riverside; no relation), Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzales (D-Oceanside), and from the California Latino Caucus Leadership political action committee.

Medina previously worked as the

senior parent organizer for the Congregation Organized for Prophetic Engagement (COPE), as well as vice-president of SBCUSD’s English Learners’ Advisory Council (ELAC), and was a member of several district councils. In 2013, she was encouraged by community residents to run for a seat on the board. That year she defeated incumbent Judi Penman in a tightly-contested election— winning by 61 votes.

"As Chair of the State Assembly Committee on Higher Education, I am proud to endorse Abigail Medina for Assembly, a fellow education leader and advocate who brings years of experience in creating educational opportunities and equity for all students in San Bernardino County,” Assemblyman Medina said. “The families of the 40th Assembly District deserve her leadership in Sacramento.”

Medina said education will be vital for the rebuilding of the local economy and the retention of young qualified employees.

“We want to make sure when these students graduate from high school and college that they will thrive in these communities,” she said. “They need to receive employment, be employable, and be able to compete in jobs that are in demand. Let’s create opportunities here in our own communities.”

Anthony Victoria is a Staff Writer for the Colton Courier and El Chicano Newspapers and can be reached at (909) 269-9585 or at victoriaanthony91@gmail.com

San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) board member Abigail Medina sitting next to Cal State San Bernardino president Tomas Morales during a San Bernardino City Strategic Planning meeting earlier this year.

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San Bernardino Generation Now finishes Seccombe Lake Mural Project

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Two children helping paint the barriers at Seccombe Lake Park on May 30.

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San Bernardino Generation Now (SBGN) for over a year has committed to picking up trash, sweeping sidewalks, raking the playground area, and removing debris from the lake at the 44acre park. For the past two months, they painted most of the parks infrastructure--emphasizing more modern art that they hope will inspire change.

Center provides free lunches, snacks to Redlands youth

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Continuing with its efforts in providing a free, hot, nutritious meal for youth 17 and under, the Redlands Community Center will begin serving free lunches and snacks this summer from June 15 through August 7. Pictured is Chef Lee Burton demonstrating healthy eating habits to youth.

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ontinuing with its efforts in providing a free, hot, nutritious meal for youth 17 and under, the Redlands Community Center will begin serving free lunches and snacks this summer from June 15 through August 7. With a substantial percentage of youth who qualify for free meals through the Redlands Unified School District, this program is critical to ensuring that youth continue to receive nutritious meals when school is out of session.

“A lot of families count on the school lunch program, and some, unfortunately, don’t have access to resources to provide a nutritious meal for their kids,” said Dave Jaffe, Redlands Community Center Recreational Coordinator.”

Our program is important because it provides the opportunity for those families to access a fresh, hot meal.

Funding for the program comes from Project 180 and Still Standing. This year the city of Redlands Development Services Department, which also coordinates the weekly Market Night, had granted funding to purchase produce from local farmers to further enhance the program.

According to Jaffe this is unique from past years because all the food served will be locally grown.

When school is back in session, the community center will shift to provide free dinners for youth 17 and under, as well as snacks. The year-long program serves an average of 300 youth each day.

According to Jaffe families learn about the program through the

school district, flyer distribution and the Redlands Boys & Girls Club, as well as different local community groups.

“This is a wonderful program and it’s critical that we are able to provide kids in our community with a fresh, hot and nutritious meal,” Jaffe concluded.

Serving time for lunch will be from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. followed by snack from 4 to 5 p.m. Food will be served on a first-come, firstserved basis.

No registration is required however if participants have any food allergies please notify the Community Center prior to receiving food.

Menus’ with serving portions are available at the beginning of each month.

For questions please call (909) 798-7579, or visit the center at 111 W. Lugonia Ave.

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dominant effort by California High starter Daniel Alvarez and a two-run triple by Mike Elliott in the sixth ended San Gorgonio’s baseball season with a 4-1 defeat during the CIF-SS Division 4 quarterfinal at San Gorgonio High School on Friday, May 29.

Alvarez struck out nine Spartans while limiting the offense to one run on six hits and two walks over seven innings.

San Gorgonio starter Hazahel Quijuada was equally dominant, carrying a no-hitter and a 1-0 lead through five innings, but things fell apart in the sixth.

Quijuada issued a walk and hit a batter to put two on with one out.

Then a wild-pitch to Mike Elliott advanced the runners to second and third. The Condors’ freshman hit the next pitch to deep center for a two-run triple and the 2-1 lead.

Elliott came in to score on a single

by Alvarez one batter later to make it 3-1. An RBI double in by Eric Sotello in the seventh made it 4-1.

It was the first loss of the season for Quijada, who allowed three runs on two hits and five walks while striking out three as the San Andreas League champs finish the year 23-5-1.

California (26-5) moves on to the semifinals and will host Phelan Serrano on Tuesday, June 2. It is

the second consecutive year the Condors have reached the semis.

With the game scoreless, the Spartans looked poised to have a big fourth inning but squandered the opportunity. Quijada doubled and singles by Adan Alvarado and Dylan Konoho loaded the bases with one out.

Alvarez buckled down and induced Dillon Brown and Bryan Rivera into consecutive fielder’s choices to end the threat.

Miguel Arauz almost single handily got San Gorgonio on the board in the fifth. Aruaz reached with a two-out single, stole second and advanced to third on a wild pitch before scoring on a single by Jason Wright.

Military Banner Installation for John C. Adame PHOTO/RICHARD DAWSON

Starting pitcher Hazahel Quijada suffered his first loss of the year as San Gorgonio fell to California High 4-1 during the CIF Southern Section Division 4 quarterfinals on Friday.

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Second baseman Matt Negrete turns a double play for San Gorgonio in the third inning.

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A Military Banner Installation for John C. Adame took place May 27, 2015. His Banner is located on Valley Blvd, 3 poles west from Linko’s.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No. 7443.20969 Title Order No. NXCA-0169471 APN 0239-212-510000 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/18/2013. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in §5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. Trustor(s): ANDREW TAYLOR AND AMBERLE TAYLOR, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 05/29/2013, as Instrument No. 2013-0224664, of Official Records of SAN BERNARDINO County, California. Date of Sale: 06/10/2015 at 11:30 AM Place of Sale: On the southside of the main entrance to the Chino Public Library, 13180 Central Avenue, Chino, CA The purported property address is: 17921 WHITE WILLOW WAY, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407 Assessors Parcel No. 0239-212-510000 The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $413,810.81. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid, plus interest. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the beneficiary, the Trustor or the trustee. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 877-484-9942 or visit this Internet Web site www.USA-Foreclosure.com or www.Auction.com using the file number assigned to this case 7443.20969. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: May 15, 2015 NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., as Trustee Victoria Gutierrez, Authorized Signatory 1241 E. Dyer Road, Suite 250, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Reinstatement and Pay-Off Requests: (866) 387-NWTS THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE ORDER # 7443.20969: PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 5/21/15, 5/28/15, 6/4/15 E-7084

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NOTICE INVITING BIDS IS HEREBY NOTICE GIVEN that the San Bernardino City Unified District ("DISSchool TRICT") invites sealed bids for Bid No. F15-08 District Marquee Wide Refurbishment and Replacement .

SUBMITTAL OF BIDS: All bids shall be made on the Bid Forms furnished by the District. Bid Forms, together with all required attachments to the Bid Forms, shall be delivered to the DISTRICT in a sealed envelope with a copy of the completed required bid cover sheet affixed to the outside of the envelope and placed in the Bid Box in the Lobby of the San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education Administration Building ("BOE"). The Bids are due at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2015.

Bid forms received by the stipulated times will be promptly opened in public and read aloud immediately after sealed envelopes are collected at the time, date, and location stated above in Conference Rooms A&B. Bid Forms or Attachments thereto received after the stipulated time will be rejected and returned to Bidders unopened. Each Bid shall be accompanied by a cashier's check made payable to the San Bernardino City Unified School District, or a satisfactory bid bond in favor of the DISTRICT, executed by the Bidder as principal and a California admitted surety company as Surety, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the Base Bid submitted by the Bidder.

BID AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The full notice inviting Bids, Bid documents and contract documents may be viewed and through C2 ordered Reprographics PlanWell Service online by clicking on ‘PUBLIC PLANROOM' at after www.c2repro.com Thursday, May 28, 2015.

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Bid documents will be available at C2 Reprographics for viewing after Thursday, May 28, 2015. Bid documents will also be available at the following public plan rooms: F.W. Dodge McGraw-Hill, Inc. Public Plan Room; www.construction.com 4300 Beltway Place Suite 180 Arlington TX 76081 Diana Boyles Dodge document we@mhfl.com Phone: 1-800-393-6343 Fax: 1-877-836-7711

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REQUESTS FOR BID INFORMATION, CLARIFICATIONS, and ADDENDA: Questions in writing (only) may be directed to the District's Business Outreach Coordinator, Ms. Jennifer

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The deadline to submit Requests for Bid Information ("RFBI") is 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. All Responses to Requests for Bid Information, clarifications and/or addenda will be issued no later than Monday, June 15, 2015 and will be issued to plan holders or registered plan reviewers only.

Such responses will be posted at the C2 reprographics public plan room website at www.c2repro.com. Digital copies are considered an accepted form of Addenda delivery method.

DELIVERY PROJECT METHOD AND REQUIRED LICENSES: The work under these bids will be a unit price bid and all bidders to be considered responsive shall have a current California B and/or C45 License.

PREVAILING WAGE: Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) compliance, Effective January 1, 2015: No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project (submitted on or after March 1, 2015) unless with the registered Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1(a)].

No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5.

This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.

PREQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS: NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS PROJECT

SCOPE OF WORK: Refer to project site's specific summary of work contained in Sections 01 11 00 of the Project Manual. The contractor is responsible for the performance and completion of all items according to plans, specifications and any addenda including but not necessarily limited to the work listed below:

Provide and install up to 50 multiple color LED electronic marquee signs at various district locations with various mounting applications.

Signs are to be approximately 4'x10' in dimension and may be single or double sided. Signs will include miscellaneous electrical and low voltage infrastructure and connections. Signs will include illuminated I.D. cabinet with graphic overlay and electronic message center capable of 4 lines of a minimum of 5" character text and a minimum of 15 characters per line.

BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DVBE) PARTICIPATION GOAL AND REQUIREMENTS: Bidders must adhere to the District's Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal, prevailing wages and labor compliance program, and license requirements; information regarding prevailing wage rates is available at http://www.pd.dgs.ca.gov/s mbus/default.htm, http://search.cadvbe.org/dv bes/search and http://www.bidsync.com/DP XBisCASB.

PRE-BID CONFERENCES AND JOB WALKS: A NonMandatorypre-bid conference and job walk will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 5, 2015, beginning at the Facilities and Maintenance Operations Departments Offices.

Site addresses: 956 W. 9th Street, San Bernardino, CA 92411

IMPORTANT DATES: First Publication THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2015 Publication Second THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2015 Pre Bid Conference and Job Walk 10:00 A.M., FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2015 RFI Due TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2015 Addendum Due MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2015 Bid Opening 10:00 A.M. ON THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2015 Bid Posting on Facilities Website FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2015 Tentative Board Meeting TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2015 NOA Issued (Tentative)WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2015 CNS-2756206# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 5/28, 6/4/15 E-7089

SAN BERNARDINO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 777 North "F" Street San Bernardino, CA 92410 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS CALLING FOR BIDS (Section I) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Bernardino City Unified School District of San Bernardino County, State of California, acting by and through its Government Board, hereafter referred to as the “District” will receive up to but not later than: June 18, 2015 @ 11:00 a.m., sealed bids for the award of a contract for: Requirements Contract for Slurry Sealcoating Districtwide Bid No. 14-36 District reserves the right to award all or part of this contract to the lowest responsible bidder.

The lowest “total composite price” will be the basis for contract award.

All bids shall be made on a bid form furnished by the District.

Bids shall be received at: Purchasing Department SAN BERNARDINO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 777 North "F" Street San Bernardino, California 92410 and shall be opened at the above-stated time and place.

Each bid must conform and be responsive to the Contract Documents, which are on at the Purchasing Department 777 N. F Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410.

Contractors who are desirous of securing plans, specifications, and proposal forms for the purpose of preparing and submitting a proposal for this work may do so subject to certain conditions, hereinafter stated, from the Purchasing Department, 777 North F Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410. It is strongly suggested that potential Bidders acquire a copy of the contract documents prior to the mandatory pre-bid job walk, so they can familiarize themselves with the project.

Companies requesting clarification of any areas of this Bid shall submit all such requests to the following dedicated District e-mail address – bruce.coonrod@sbcusd.com.

The District will respond to all such submitted questions.

Answers to any questions will be posted on the District web s i t e http://sbcusd.com/bids.aspx as an addendum. Checking website for addendum(s) is the sole responsibility of the bidder. All questions must be submitted by June 15, 2015 at 12:00 noon.

Each bid shall be accompanied by the security referred to in the Contract Documents, all items indicated in Section II, and a list of proposed subcontractors.

Each bid must include a completed Contractor's Qualification Statement, Section X. Failure to do so will result in rejection of the bid.

Local and minority bidders are specifically encouraged.

District reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any irregularities or informalities in the bids or in the bidding.

The California Department of

Industrial Relations (DIR) and Senate Bill 854 require that all contractors and subcontractors who bid or work on any public works project must register and pay an annual fee to the DIR. As of April 1, 2015, no contractor or subcontractor may bid or work on a public works project unless registered with DIR. DIR registration is required for this bid. Proof of DIR registration and compliance is to be submitted with bid.

As stated in Labor Code Section 1771.1(a), a contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in this chapter, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.

A mandatory pre-bid conference for all interested bidders will be held in the Maintenance & Operations Conference Room, 956 West 9th Street, San Bernardino, CA 92411 on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. THIS WILL BE THE ONLY OPPORTUNITY TO INSPECT THE SITES PRIOR TO BID. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of 60 days after the date set for the opening of bids.

Publish: BID NO. 14-36 PUBLICATION DATE: June 4, 2015 Pre-Bid Conference: June 10, 2015 @ 9:00 a.m.

(MANDATORY – Maintenance & Operations) Bid Opening: June 18, 2015 @ 11:00 a.m.

CNS-2756116# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 6/4/15 E-7091

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, June 18, 2015 YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 91 HYUND 3H3C242S9MT200206 1VC4676 CA 92 OSH 4MLC64226NM684009 05 PONT 1G2NE52E35M102247 7GZR252 CA 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 00 MERZ WDBLJ65G4YF160781 6MCM399 CA 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 89 BMW WBABB1306K8274339 6BEP319 CA To be sold by: CALIFORNIA TOWING & STORAGE LLC, 12167 ARROW ROUTE SUITE B, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, San Bernardino COUNTY, CA 91739 (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-2757483# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 6/4/15 E-7090

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Community Emergency Response Training Comes to San Bernardino Fire Department

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Four ladies taking the CERT training, from left to right, Gigi Hanna, Genevieve Silva, Chantal Power and Kathie Bennett.

By Ricardo Tomboc

n May 15, a 20-hour Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training was held at the main San Bernardino Fire Station. It's the Fire Department's 7th CERT Academy. Twelve people participated in the training that was cosponsored by the San Bernardino Police Department. The Police Department was assigned the Emergency Operations responsibility for the city. San Bernardino Police Sergeant Eric Fyvie was part of the trailing team and was present during the entire training process. The two main training instructors were Captain Rolf Lindblom and Fire Engineer Brent Berkompas who is also the CERT Program Manager for the Fire Department.

All of the participants were either residents of the City of San Bernardino or city employees.

Councilman John Valdivia and City Clerk Gigi Hanna were among the CERT trainees.

The CERT training Manuel states, "CERT is a critical program in the effort to engage everyone in America in making their communities safer, more prepared and more resilient when incidents occur." Repeated several times during the class was that CERT members are to: "Do the greatest good for the greatest number of people." It was stated during class that the large 8.0 Mexico earth-

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Councilman John Valdivia lifts a heavy load from a manikin using a large pry bar and leverage technique.

quake of 1985 killed several thousands of people. The immediate community's response after the shock resulted in the saving of 800 lives from the rubble. However, 100 untrained rescuers were killed during the process. The CERT training will enable trained volunteers to safely approach an incident, evaluate the situation, and respond only to the boundaries of their training capabilities and report those who are trapped and require professional rescue.

With the looming 7.5 magnitude earthquake that has been predicted for the San Bernardino area, everyone in the community should take CERT training. Captain Lindblom stated that there would be more classes held in the near future.

CERT volunteers once registered in San Bernardino, will be placed on a list of CERT trained and qualified volunteers with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security per Sergeant Fyvie.

The CERT training included: Team work training, safety precautions, Incident Command System (ICS) training, hazards and potential impacts, light search and rescue and the proper markings to place on structures, turning off utilities, fire extinguisher usage, first aid and CPR procedures, Disaster Psychology, terrorism and several table top exercises and a practical exam, which includes the extraction of an unconscious victim.

Captain Lindblom said, "Participating in Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training is an excellent way to increase the security and resiliency of your family and community. You get to meet your local firefighters, while having a bit of fun.”

Councilperson Valdivia commented, "I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to learn and prepare for emergencies. The course offered by our SBFD is free and has various course offerings in coming weeks. I have an immense appreciation for the CERT training seminar and encourage our community members to become CERT trained.

The tips and training are valuable and highly useful as we plan and prepare for future events. Protect your family, loved ones and neighbors!"

On Sunday May 17, 11 CERT members of the 7th Academy were awarded their certificates of training. Future classes will be taught in modules, according to Chief Lindblom. So if a CERT trainee

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San Bernardino Fire Department's CERT Academy 7 graduates (back row from left to right): Instructor/Engineer Brent Berkompas, Instructor Greg Breiner, Mark Castenada, Don Miller, Gilbert Valdivia, Councilman John Valdivia, Aaron Chamberlain, Roger O'Donohue, Fire Chief Rolf Lindblom, Fire Commissioner Fred Grochuliski. (Front row from left to right) City Clerk Gigi Hanna, Genevieve Silva, Chantal Power, Kathie Bennett, Fire Commissioner Chairperson Ricardo Tomboc and San Bernardino Police Department Sergeant Eric Fyvie, Emergency Operations Manager.

misses a portion of the class they only need to retake the part of the class they missed and not retake the entire 20-hour course over again.

The names of past CERT members are being track down and will

be given to the Police Department.

The CERT members will be assigned under the Emergency Response Manager at the Police Department.

Chief Lindblom said that he would commit and return to in-

struct future CERT classes regardless of what the future of the San Bernardino's Fire Department may be. Chief Lindblom's commitment to the city and the CERT program should be commended.

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Redlands, Inland Empire community pack meals for victims of Nepal quake

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Volunteers help fill complete meal bags for families in Nepal.

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Michael Zepeda, 12, (left) helps Bella Herrera, 12 (right) and Alexia Clark, 9, (back) fill meal bags May 30 to be shipped over to help quake-hit villages in Nepal. The volunteer effort was made possible through a partnership with Dream Dinners of Redlands and Friends and Family Connection.

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By Yazmin Alvarez

hen a call to help others arises, Inland Empire residents are no strangers to answering.

Hundreds of locals from Redlands, Fontana and throughout the San Bernardino Valley-area came together May 30 spending their summer-like Sunday morning responding to the humanitarian crisis in Nepal by packing 50,000 meals for delivery to the earthquakestricken capital and the area’s hard-hit villages.

In classic assembly line-style, volunteers of all ages filled an area of the parking lot of the Tri-City Shopping Center in Redlands, carefully sorting, measuring, filling and sealing the thousands of food bags by hand. Each plastic bag contained rice, dehydrated vegetables and soy protein — a complete meal to feed six people.

Sunday’s gathering was part of Dream Dinners of Redlands’ volunteer meal packing event to help feed and meet the needs of underprivileged families globally.

While most of the packaged meals

will be shipped to Nepal through Dream Dinners’ partnership with Friends and Family Connection, about one-third of the meals will remain local to benefit YouthHope in Redlands, said Stephanie Carnes, owner of Dream Dinners Redlands.

This is the first large-scale relief aid service organized by the Inland-based group since recently partnering with Friends and Family.

Carnes says she doesn’t plan on it being the last.

“The response from the community in their wanting to help is unbelievable,” she said. “The community connection has me on the verge of tears.”

And efforts to support the cause was near and dear to even the younger volunteers.

Twelve-year-old Michael Zepeda wanted to do whatever he could to help.

“I think it’s really cool how we can make a difference for families by just taking a couple hours out of our time,” he said while measuring out a scoop of protein. “I don’t mind spending my day here

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Michael Lana Dunn, 6, measures out a scoopful of rice to complete a meal bag for families in Nepal.

doing this especially if it means making a difference in another kid’s life.”

To learn more about Dream Dinners and Friends and Family Connection visit www.dreamdinners.com and www.ffccsd.org