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THIS WEEK ‘Day of Service’ held to inform Gloria’s Corner community about SBVC and Words To Think About

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San Bernardino Valley College President Diana Rodriguez, left, handing out a bag of information (college catalogue, financial aid flyers) to a local resident.

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Patient's build Gingerbread Village exhibit at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital

bout 130 San Bernardino Valley College students, faculty, staff, and administrators canvassed the San Bernardino area Saturday to inform the community about courses and programs.

Labeled as the ‘Day of Service’, the outreach effort was planned by the institution’s administration to

make people aware of the versatility and accessibility of the community college system.

Outreach teams--composed of staff and students--walked around neighborhoods in San Bernardino, Colton, Rialto, and Highland.

They handed out informational items, such as course catalogs, spring enrollment information, and financial aid guides.

The goal for Valley College is to

organize ‘Day of Service’ events annually around Christmas time, according to President Diana Rodriguez.

“This is the season of giving,” Rodriguez said. “We love to [provide] the gift of education.”

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December 22 2016

County expands commitment to City of SB as workforce development provider

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The Way celebrates Christmas early with over 2,000 San Bernardino youth

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San Bernardino Valley College volunteers canvassed in the cities of Colton, Grand terrace, Rialto, and San Bernardino on Dec. 17 to inform the community about the college’s programs

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he San Bernardino County Workforce Development Board (WDB) is proud to announce the expansion of its employment and training services to include the City of San Bernardino as part of a plan approved today by the County’s Board of Supervisors.

“We’re honored to provide these vital services as part of our steadfast commitment to the City of San Bernardino and its residents,” said James Ramos, Chairman of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors.

“This kind of employment assistance is vital for residents and the City. We welcome the opportunity to take on this critically important responsibility.”

The move follows a request made to the county by the state this past fall to provide job training and assistance to San Bernardino City residents under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

Under the WIOA-funded plan, San Bernardino residents are eligible to receive employment and training assistance at the East Valley America’s Job Center of California at 658 E. Brier Drive, Suite 100. Services include career planning and counseling, on-the-job and vocational training, personal coaching, resume assistance and workshops on interviewing and dressing for success.

Mike Gallo, who serves on the Workforce Development Board as well as the San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education, said, “The assistance provided by the WDB will be a tremendous asset for the City, improving our quality of life and transforming our community. Creating opportunities through career pathways and vocational education for our youth and adult job seekers is essential to growing our economy.”

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was recently a finalist for the Aspen Prize, a prestigious national award given to the topperforming community college in the country, according to a press statement.

“Featuring over 140 different degree and certificate pathways, the college excels at offering a diverse choice of online and oncampus courses to prepare graduates for hundreds of in-demand career fields,” reads the release.

A report published by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACU) in 2012 demonstrated that roughly half of minority undergraduate

students attend community colleges. More than 40 percent of undergraduates are living in poverty according to the same study.

“Many people we’re surprised we were in the neighborhood,” expressed Rodriguez. “Not everyone knows that we are here. We want them know that we’re the community’s college.”

Most students enjoyed the experience. “This was so awesome,” said student Edgar Ramirez. “I hope to be able to participate in this again in the future. Congrats to the college.”

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Student and employee volunteers assembled outside a home in San Bernardino.

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SBVC volunteers distributed thousands of packets of materials to residential neighborhoods in San Bernardino, Colton, Rialto, and highland.

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Student and employee volunteers from Vice President Ricky Shabazz’s team in Rialto.

ACLU, Generation Now to host ‘Know Your Rights’ Workshop

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Protesters take to the streets in Baltimore after the death of Freddie Gray in 2015.

ndividuals who are uncertain of what civil rights they have can become informed by attending a workshop led by the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California (ACLU) and social club San Bernardino Generation Now. The workshop is scheduled to take place on January 13 from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Garcia Center for the Arts in San Bernardino.

In an era of mass surveillance and policing, the ACLU and partnering social groups believe it is

essential for the community to be aware of their civil protections.

“These workshops will not only empower those who attend but will also help our law enforcement officers do their jobs better,” reads a statement published by the ACLU. “While we would hope that officers always act within constitutional guidelines, the fact is many officers will take advantage of those who are ignorant of their rights, often through subtle, not overt, means.”

For more information, contact the ACLU of Southern California at (213) 977-5252.

Gloria’s Corner

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bel Colin. Receiving Presidential Lifetime Achievement Awards for 4,000 hours were: Aurora Vilchis, Patricia Aguilera, Iwona-Maria Luczkiewicz Contreras, Rob Garcia, Jesse Felix, Valentina Felix and Enrique Murillo, Jr. Medallion of Honor from LEAD projects were given to: Stephen Villasenor, Doris Selva, Rosemary Linda Miranda, Zometa, Tammy Garcia-Chang and Jesus Acuna-Perez. Congratulations!

Gloria Macias Harrison Volunteers honored: For the fifth time, planners, volunteers and service providers for Latino Education and Advocacy Days (LEAD) Projects received the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Key LEAD Summit planners received national Lifetime Achievement recognition from President Obama. The awards were given in three categories at the annual LEAD Volunteer Recognition Dinner December 16th. Recognized at the Bronze level for 100 hours were: Dalia Hernandez, Jerry Casillas, Le Andre Fields, Doris Selva, Arturo FernandezGilbert, Josefina Canchola, Patricia Luna, Elidia Valencia, Isabel Torres, Sandra Abiles, Jacqueline Carmina, and Mari-

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Christmas trees, meals and gifts. exhibit is the ancient Egyptians' Thank you! attitude toward life and death.

For information call: Helping each other: 909.537.7373 or visit: A very special thank you to all raffma@csusb.edu the community volunteers, sponsors, planners, churches, nonprofits, businesses and city and county agencies working together to provide our children and families with some joy, toys, provisions and a helping hand during the holidays. The coordination of Save the Date: so many people for the parades and food, toy and clothing give- Thursday & Friday, Decemaways is inspiring. As a resident ber 22 & 23 - The City of Redof the Inland Empire, I feel hope- lands and its Quality of Life ful for our region in 2017 in spite Department present Outdoor Holiday Experience at Ed Hales of the many challenges ahead.

Park, Fifth and States Street in the downtown central business Art Exhibits, Theatre & Sem- district at 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. Two half-hour presentations feature an inars: animated production by Redlands company White Frog accompaExhibits & Theatre: nied by narration of the poem "A Visit From St. Nicholas" comNow - January 15 - San Bernardino County Museum monly referred to as "The Night presents Over Here, Over There: Before Christmas". Hot chocolate In Times of War. This exhibit not will be served and a special visit only honors those who made sac- from a visitor from the North rifices made by the soldiers in the Pole will add to the festivities.

New Club Officers: I had the pleasure of installing the Latin American Women's League officers for 2017 at the Leagues December Dinner meeting. Congratulations Rose Mary Martin, President; Renee McIntyre, Vice-President Scholarship; Mary Smithhammer, Vice-President Membership; Gloria Mazzola, Vice-President Finance; Lu Molner, Treasurer; Tina Beltran, Corresponding Secretary; and Rosalie Corona, Recording Secretary. These ladies have been active for many years pro- conflict but also those making viding young Hispanic women sacrifices on the home front. with scholarships.

Now - July 31, 2017 - the Holiday Giving: Robert and Frances Fullerton Kudos to the members of the Museum of Art presents Journey Colton Police Officers Associa- To The Beyond: Ancient Egyption who helped Santa deliver tians In The Pursuit Of Eternity toys, candy and Christmas Cheer at the Cal State San Bernardino to kids and families spending the Campus, 5500 University Parkholidays at the Arrowhead Re- way in San Bernardino. Museum gional Medical Center. This hours are Monday, Tuesday, event is part of the Association's Wednesday & Saturday 10:00 Operation Giving, which sup- a.m. to 5:00 pm., Thursday 11:00 ports families in need, and senior a.m. to 7:00 p.m., closed on Suncitizens groups by delivering day and Friday. The focus of this

Sunday December 25 - Christmas Day - Merry Christmas!

posters, there will be a slide show of humorous, poignant and inspirational posters. Those interested in making puppets will need bamboo poles 6 to 10 feet long.

This free event is an excellent opportunity to converse and network while involved in a creative process. To register and for more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/event s/802310609871891/

Sunday/Monday January 1-2 Happy New Year 2017 Coming in January 2017:

Monday, January 16 - the annual Martin Luther King Prayer breakfast will be held at California State University San Bernardino in the Coussoulis Arena at 7:30 a.m. For ticket information call Beverly Jones at 909.434.6583

Thursday, January 19 - the Martin Luther King Statue Committee will hold a wealth laying ceremony at 10:30 a.m. at the statue at San Bernardino City Hall, 300 N. D Street.

Saturday, January 21 - the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools and the African American Task Force present a community and District event, The Importance of African American Art, History and Culture and the relevance for our schools at the Professional Development Center Room B, 4030 Georgia Blvd., San Bernardino.

Favorite Quote:

"To your request of my opinion of the manner in which a newspaper should be conducted, so as to be most useful, I should answer, "by restraining it to true facts and sound principles only..."

- Thomas Jefferson, re: the First Amendment 1807

Tuesday, December 27 Friends of Milpa present a workshop entitled "Protest Posters and Puppet Making” from 12:00 (noon) to 5:00 p.m. at the Garcia Center for the Arts, 503 W. 11th Street, San Bernardino. Participants in this advocacy poster and puppet workshop are asked to bring their own supplies and To submit an event or info for enough to share. The protest Gloria's Corner please email poster is an artistic form of com- gloharrison@me.com munity based media usually cre- Also visit: www.iecn.com for ated on paper averaging 11" x online news.

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OPINION&LETTERS Page A4 • December 22, 2016 • Inland Empire Community Newspapers

Boulevard. Projection is by Event Design Lab. Holiday Lights Displays

Highland Highland Holiday Lights 5 to 10 p.m.

By Yazmin Alvarez

Holiday happenings and light displays

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is the season to be jolly!

Enjoy holiday merriment with these family-friendly events and list of neighborhood lights displays happening throughout the Inland Empire.

Redlands Holiday in the Park at Ed Hales Park in Redlands from 6-8 p.m.

Free event includes original animated show, hot chocolate and Santa at 7 p.m.

The City of Redlands Quality of Life Department is hosting an outdoor holiday animated experience in Ed Hales Park, from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22 and Friday, Dec. 23.

Two one-hour presentations each evening will include an animated production by Redlands company Whitefrog Design, accompanied by narration of the poem “A Visit From St. Nicholas,” commonly referred to as “’T’was the Night Before Christmas.” There will also be free hot chocolate provided by Augie's Coffee House and a special appearance by a visitor from the North Pole at 7 and 8 p.m..

Fifth Street will be closed each evening between State Street and the alley just south of Redlands

Dancing Lights Holiday Christmas display on 29558 Crest View Lane in East Highlands Ranch. The interactive display features more than 50,000 lights, all choreographed to dance to the beat of the Holiday music.

I n f o r m a t i o n : www.facebook.com/DancingLightsInHighland

Fontana 11311 Homewood Drive - Animated Christmas musical light display using 64 Light-O-Rama control channels, 1 Cosmic Color Ribbon, and over 8700 RGB and LED lights. Show plays from 5pm to 9:30 pm, Monday through Thursday, and 5pm to 10pm, Friday and Saturday. Listen to the music on your vehicle radio from at 91.3 FM. Also, the show plays on outdoor speakers until 9pm, but continues on the radio till the show's end.

Information: www.lightsofthevalley.com

Rancho Cucamonga Thoroughbred Christmas Lights – Located on Thoroughbred and Jennet streets, a major holiday-season attraction brings traffic from miles around.

Alta Loma Christmas Lights – Located along Thoroughbred Street and other adjacent roads in Rancho Cucamonga.Numerous houses offer hot chocolate and cookies. Porta-potties are provided for public use. Hours are Monday-Friday 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., Saturday 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m., closed Sunday.

Yucaipa Holiday Lights

33375 Manning Street – Sixteen houses with Christmas lights coordinated to music. Tune car radio to 92.5 FM when viewing the houses. Sunday-Thursday 5:30-9 p.m. and Friday-Saturday 5:30-10 p.m.

For a more detailed list, visit ieshineon.com

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Let’s set differences aside for the holidays It’s extremely concerning that many families are divided this holiday season due to the recent presidential election.

Family unity is the glue that holds our nation together. It is

the foundation of the “American Dream” and our children look to family for the definition of love, which encompasses everything our nation stands for.

If we are to heal our country’s deep divisions, we must come together first within our families.

Jane Kirst, Rialto

Focus on important issues The fact that Democrats hold more than two-thirds of the seats in the state Senate and Assembly means they can change our state for the better.

One of the most important issues they should take into account is guns and/or gun control. They should protect our Second Amendment, but make sure that guns don’t fall

into the wrong hands like terrorists or criminals. A photo ID and background check should be required to purchase a gun.

As a nation, possibly the worst thing we could do is to keep spending government money for the military. In 2015, the government spent $598.5 billion toward military training, weapons, etc. We must start

spending money on other important issues like medical research and poverty. Military spending is not bad, but if lawmakers really want to change America, they must focus on other matters crucial to this nation.

Carina Negrete, Montclair

Methane bill will drive dairy industry out of state

Senate Bill 1383 finally makes it official, Gov. Jerry Brown and his band of green lunatics now have declared themselves smarter than Mother Nature, and by assumption smarter than God. The egomaniacs in Sacramento have now come out against motherhood, apple pie and the American way. They

now want to regulate the amount and quality of methane (bovine gas) coming out of the rear end of bovines that reside in California. There is a definition for this, it’s called BS.

It’s time California voters take the reins as was done in more than 30 states in the presidential election; 2018 is just a short time away.

Now the dairy industry will be driven out of California like many others, by the regulatory costs of doing business here.

Don’t worry, when the new BS takes effect the price of dairy products will remind us.

Henry VanderLeest, San Bernardino

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Inland Empire Community Newspapers • December 22, 2016 • Page A5

Words to Think About: Christmas Myths vs. Realities

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By G. W. Abersold Ph.D.

hristmas. Or the Mass of Christ, as it was originally called. Jesus’ disciples knew nothing about it.

Neither did the Patristic Fathers.

The birth of Jesus was not celebrated by Christians until hundreds of years after His birth.

Pope Julian was the first to use the word in 345 A.D. At that time there were two competing religions: Christianity and Mithraism. Because of Em-

peror Constantine, Christianity won out. They immediately engaged in syncretism. This was the process of incorporating other beliefs and practices into Christianity.

So it was with December 25th.

It was the birthdate of Mithra, the god of Mithraism. It became the birthdate of Jesus.

Matthew and Luke state that at the time of Jesus’ birth, Mary His mother was a virgin. Strange as it may seem, this uniqueness was rather common in ancient times.

For example: Zoroaster, Mithra, Perseus, Horus and Krishna were all alleged to have been born of a virgin. It was as a sign of purity.

Helena, the mother of Constantine, arbitrarily established the location of Christian sites in the Holy Land. For example, the location in Bethlehem of the birthplace of Jesus.

I’ve been there. The Cathedral is entered through a small door.

At the back of the Chancel is a stairway descending about 20 feet. At the bottom is an ornate altar and a silver star with a one foot hole in the middle. Looking into the hole there is a light about twelve feet below. That is the place where Jesus was born. So it is believed.

Did you know that the Wisemen never came to the manger?

The Gospel of Matthew states they came “to a house.” Tradition says there were three magi.

Only because three gifts are mentioned: gold, frankincense and myrrh.

Again, tradition says they were named: Balthazar (the oldest), Melchior (middle-age), and Caspar (a young man).

Consider the time of the yearDecember.

I’ve been to Jerusalem and Bethlehem in December. It was rainy, snowing and cold. It is comparable to our mountains in December. Hardly the time of year for sheep on a hillside.

There are huge limestone caves in the area that shelter the animals. The time of the manger story is most likely to have occurred in the Spring of the year.

A few years ago a Southern California University had a Christmas display on campus.

Several sidewalks were lined with giant Christmas cards-designed by students in the Department.

The winning exhibit was a card with Santa Claus hanging on a cross. It symbolized the commercialism of Christmas. Where does God fit into this crass secularism?

It’s time to wake up to the realities of Christmas. Guizot was a great French painter. One of his

remarkable paintings depicts the shepherd scene. The lower left shows several shepherds gazing up into the sky. Dimly portrayedin the upper right- are several angels, singing. It is so real one can almost hear them.

“Glory to God and peace on earth.” BUT, surrounding the shepherds, fast asleep, are several sheep dogs. They don’t see or hear the angels. The depiction should be obvious.

Emmanuel is the real message.

“God with (in) us.

A few years ago I was Protestant Chaplain on the Ship Hope in Tunis, Tunisia. Upon arriving there I was asked to preach each week at the Anglican Church-the only Christian Church in Tunisia.

Their priest had become ill and went back to England.

On Christmas Eve I participated in three services: at the church, on the ship and with the Catholic priest at the Midnight Mass.

I ended my sermon at the Anglican Church by telling the story of Handel’s great oratorio, The Messiah. Written in 21 days, it was sung for the first time in 1741. The British king, George II was present at the presentation. I reminded them that at the singing of the Hallelujah Chorus, the king stood and the entire audience did the same. To my com-

plete surprise the audience to whom I shared the chorus, AROSE as I repeated the words to the Hallelujah Chorus. This practice continues to this day.

My favorite Christmas story involves a nine year old freckled faced boy, a red wagon and the baby Jesus. A Methodist Church had a manger replica on the front lawn. Wisemen, shepherds, Mary and Joseph and the baby Jesus.

Christmas fell on a Sunday.

As the pastor came early, he noticed that the baby Jesus was absent. Someone must have stolen it. A few members came early also. Who had stolen the Christ child? Suddenly the nine year old kid, pulling a red wagon strolled up with the Christ Child in the wagon. When asked why he had the Baby, his answer solved the problem. “I promised the Baby Jesus that if I got a red wagon for Christmas that I would take Him for a ride in it.”

Finally, Stella and I wish all who read this article a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful and prosperous 2017.

May God’s Best Be Yours, Always.

Amen. Selah. So be it.

would receive a football autographed by Emmitt Smith.

Smith raised the bar by announcing on stage that would donate one of his personal NFL touchdown game balls to the highest bidder, starting the bid off at $10,000.

Guest and sponsor, Antonio Rodriguez, was the winner of both footballs.

During the celebration dinner Eric Arrington was bestowed posthumously with the first ever PossAbilities Lifetime Achievement Award. He was a dedicated mentor, prayer warrior, counselor and friend who gave so much of his life to PossAbilities. His wife, Shirley, accepted the award.

Sheila Marchbanks was recognized as Member of the Year for her work with PossAbilities and the sickle cell support group.

Additionally, Zimris Solis was inducted into the Hall of Heroes,

individuals recognized for their ability to thrive through disability, give back to their community and lead by example.

The true celebration came at the conclusion of the event when it was announced that over $77,000 had been raised for PossAbilities. However, additional funds coming in after the event increased that total to $88,000.

“We have always considered our mission to be an extension of the healing ministry of Jesus Christ,” said Pedro Payne, PhD, director, community outreach at Loma Linda University Health.

“That is why the services we provide our members are always free of cost. Everyone with a permanent disability is welcome to join – we never turn anyone away.

Your generous support makes it possible for us to help our members live active and productive lives!”

$88,000 raised for PossAbilities program during 13th annual Celebration Dinner

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A check for $77,554 was presented near the end of the Celebration Dinner Sunday night. From left, Dr. Gary Fitzgerald, Pedro Payne, Dr. Richard Hart, Nikki Gaitan, Cotie Williams and front, Jenna Rollman. oma Linda University Health PossAbilities, powered by Quest Diagnostics, hosted its annual Celebration Dinner Sunday, Dec. 4 at the National Orange Show. Over 900 people came to the event, including PossAbilities members and their families, donors, and other Loma Linda University friends and family.

A new spin on the event this year welcomed guest speaker Emmitt Smith, former NFL running back for the Dallas Cowboys, who left the audience with

an awe-inspiring quote: “The price of victory is high, but so is the reward.”

As a free, non-profit, community outreach program, PossAbilities’ goal is to provide those with permanent physical disabilities support and resources to stay active and healthy in life – a task that could otherwise be daunting.

“I think many – if not all – of our members can relate to that statement,” said program manager Cotie Williams.

Dealing with an injury can be physically and mentally challeng-

ing, “but once you are able to overcome your obstacles, the road ahead is encouraging,” Williams added.

During the fundraising event for PossAblilities, guests had the opportunity to participate in the dash for cash, pledging to contribute any dollar amount of their choosing. Funds from this portion will support the sponsorship of Jenna Rollman into the Paralympic sports program.

To encourage guests, it was announced that the individual who donated the most during the dash

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Quality of Life team tackles blight, trash and homeless encampments in SB

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the year-old Quality of Life team in san Bernardino operates six days a week responding to calls of trash, blight and homeless encampments that pose a risk to public safety. san Bernardino Police Department southern Commander Lt. richard Lawhead is pictured far left with the city’s Quality of Life team comprised of Public Works, Parks & rec and Police Department personnel. (repeated requests for identification were not provided in time for print)

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By MJ Duncan

he San Bernardino Police Department in the past year has vamped up its efforts in forging community relations and actively seeking residents’ opinions as to their chief concerns regarding crime. The overwhelming response wasn’t the high crime rate, rather, the blight that has overtaken the city.

Hence the Quality of Life team was established a year ago, charged with addressing issues of blight, trash and subsequent homeless encampments.

The 6-person team consists of two staff members from Public Works, two from Parks & Recreation, one landscape inspector and a police officer.

“We engaged with the community to determine how they want to be policed, and the overwhelming complaints were to do with the way the city looks,” SBPD Southern District Commander Lt. Richard Lawhead said. “The idea was for us to clean the place up for business owners and residents who have become frustrated with repeated incidents of blight on or

near their properties. If it looks bad, it is bad.”

According to Lawhead a simple household item such as a mattress can be a hassle to get rid of. It costs $30 for its disposal and for some the cost is too steep when they are struggling to provide food for their families. The alternative is to dump it illegally.

This, Lawhead said, tempts homeless individuals to claim it, resulting in an impromptu encampment.

“There is nothing illegal about being homeless, it’s their right to be so, but when it infringes upon the rights of someone to use a sidewalk or the area being littered with trash, human defecation and drug syringes, we intervene,” Lawhead explained. “We also work with the school district to ensure that our kids are provided safe pathways to schools.”

Burrtec offers bulky item pickups twice a year at no charge for residential home tenants, but not for multi-housing units where numerous evictions occur and a heap of mattresses left behind.

At the outset the Quality of Life team was on-call once a week, today they operate six days a

week responding to 30 sites a day.

For Lawhead the state of the city is personal. With 25 years of service to San Bernardino he says he owes his lifestyle to this city, and is sincerely committed to residents’ wellbeing.

“A culture change needs to occur within the police department for officers to feel a connection to the community in which they serve,” said Lawhead, who has volunteered extensively with youth intervention programs throughout the years. “New officers need to realize that their success is incumbent to this city thriving, and we are slowly seeing a shift in that direction.”

Residents are urged to engage with the police department and to report blight, trash and homeless encampments that pose a risk to public safety. A license plate number goes a long way, but Lawhead discourages residents from jeopardizing their personal safety by actively engaging with perpetrators.

The Quality of Life team can be reached via the city’s direct number (909) 384-7272, the GORequest app, and on the city’s website “SB Access Online.”

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Inland Empire Community Newspapers • December 22, 2016 • Page A7

The Way celebrates Christmas early with over 2,000 San Bernardino youth Photo/MJ DunCan

(Left) Polo Dominguez, 11, told the Way World outreach Children’s Pastor Susan Zavala that he and his 10 other siblings don't always get a Christmas present. this year they did.

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By Mj Duncan

Sometimes on Christmas morning we get nothing, and then I go into my room and cry,” 11-year-old Polo Dominguez told The Way World Outreach Children’s Pastor Susan Zavala. This year Polo and his 10 siblings, along with over 2,000 other children up to age 13, are guaranteed at least one present. The Way held its 12th annual Christmas present giveaway at its campus in the north end of San Bernardino on Sunday evening that included service and snacks for inner-city children and their families.

For those without transportation four shuttles were transported residents from the downtown campus on Arrowhead and 10th Street to Hallmark Pkwy. Gifts were organized by age that included skateboards, scooters, action figures, watches, basketballs, boxing sets, dolls, Doc McStuffins, Play-Doh, and much more. Children were escorted ten at a time by two volunteers to pick their present.

“We changed the format this year from handing out wrapped gifts to letting kids pick what they want so they wouldn’t be disappointed to open a present they really didn’t like,” Zavala explained.

Pastor Marco Garcia, Associate Pastor Robert Cuencas, church staff and volunteers shopped for over 3,500 toys at various warehouses in Los Angeles last Thursday; funding came strictly from donations.

“There are so many toys to choose from,” an excited and thrilled Joe Sedono, 8, gushed. “I’ve always wanted a scooter!”

According to Zavala on Christmas Day there will be plenty of toys to give out at the downtown campus for those who were not able to make it to the event.

“We made sure to purchase enough for the community so that no one would be left out this Christmas,” Zavala said. “The way the children’s eyes light up and to witness the joy on their faces is absolutely amazing and so heartwarming.”

Parents and guardians had the opportunity to sit in service with Pastor Cuencas while their little ones enjoyed Christmas messages, activities and snacks.

“This event is so overwhelming, it brings so much joy to be able to give back to the community,” said Pastor Cuencas. “There is nothing more rewarding that to be there for people when they need it the most, and to have a positive impact on them by offering presents during the Christmas season, hope and God’s love.”

(Right) Children up to age 13 methodically surveyed the dozens of age-appropriate gifts available for their selection. Pictured are Vincent Lopez and Joe Sedono getting a little help making their decisions from volunteers Jack Parten and J.J. Fuentes.

Page A8 • December 22, 2016 • Inland Empire Community Newspapers

Warm clothing to be provided to homeless at Perris Hill Park on Christmas Eve

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By Anthony Victoria

an Bernardino resident Darrell Frye understands what it is like to live in hardship. This holiday season he teamed up with several retail stores and nonprofits to help warm up those living on the streets.

“We know homeless people live all around our city and we know they are struggling,” said Frye.

“This is something that is past overdue.”

The “Warm-Up San Bernardino” clothing drive intends to provide sweaters, jackets, beanies, gloves, blankets, and other warm essentials to approximately 100 homeless residents at Perris Hill Park on Christmas Eve. Since December 5, Frye said he and volunteers gathered about $600 in donations from stores like Target, Ralphs, Stater Brothers,

and the American Hotel Association.

Motivation for the project stems from Frye’s frustration of seeing homeless individuals be neglected by the community at-large.

“We [view] homeless like it’s normal,” said Frye. “It was a chance for me to bring up the elephant in the room, and say ‘hey you have a chance to help’.”

For more information, contact Darrell Frye at (909) 495-6039.

PHOTO/ANTHONY VICTORIA

(Right) San Bernardino resident Darrell Frye.

Inland Empire Community Newspapers • December 22, 2016 • Page A9

Patient's build Gingerbread Village exhibit at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital

Photo of Wakins by Don Finch)

Dixie Watkins (Above) founded Big Hearts for Little Hearts in 1999 with other volunteers to help patients at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital. (left) Pictured are examples of houses made by patient's on display at Gingerbread Village.

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By Harvey M. Kahn

hat started as a chef who baked cookies for a few sick kids has developed into one of the most meaningful Christmas displays in the greater San Bernardino region. Through the work of 130 patients at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital, the Gingerbread Village has grown into a full blown exhibit that can be viewed through December in the lobby at the Children's Hospital.

Volunteer Dixie Watkins explained that the baker who initiated the Gingerbread Village project 17 years ago was a patient at Loma Linda University Hospital. "He would bake different parts of a gingerbread house and the children would glue them together to build and decorate their own house. We'd then put them on a small display," said Watkins.

"The growth of the fun project had increased to the point where

the baker couldn't continue and now Costco donates all the cookie parts and the candy decorations. Each child's house is identified with a stand up tag that is shown behind a white picket fence."

To help celebrate their grandiose Gingerbread Village, children who are able can have their picture taken with Santa and receive goodie bags with teddy bears and books. Watkins told of corresponding projects like the Tree of Hope Campaign and Carols in the Lobby. She said displays include angels in Christmas trees as a backdrop to represent the memory of children they have lost.

Along with serving as a diversion for those hospitalized with major illnesses at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital, Watkins told of the charitable Big Hearts for Little Hearts Guild that helps with fundraising. Watkins founded the organization in 1999 and has since served as its president as needed. She explained

that Big Hearts for Little Hearts is affiliated with Loma Linda University Children's Hospital but is a separate, private non profit group.

Watkins said the sole purpose of the guild is to support the care of patients and their families. She told of year-round fundraising efforts that help pay for health care for the young patients. A fact sheet provided by Big Hearts for Little Hearts Guild shows it and three sister Guilds have a combined 370 members who raised $317,000 last year. Since its formation in 1999, the Loma Linda Chapter has raised $1.6 million in total funds for those at LLU Children's Hospital.

The Guild held its annual Holiday Tradition Dishes for Wishes fundraiser in October, featuring special menus prepared by local restaurants that are served to guests by police and fire volunteers. It will host its annual membership luncheon next month at the Redlands Country Club.

Other events the Loma Linda

PHOTO COURTESY/DON FINCH

More of the 130 Gingerbread houses on display at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital.

Guild has hosted are fall and spring readings, Valentine Party's, Luke's Birthday Bash, and the Family Fun Fitness 5K & Expo.

Watkins got involved with volunteering at LLU Children's Hospital after she and her husband graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. She was on the founding board in 1996 of the Ronald McDonald House. She noted huge gains in

curing Children's leukemia, the once nearly fatal blood disease that can now be cured 95 percent of the time. She welcomes new members to the Big Hearts for Little Hearts Loma Linda Guild.

"With all the bad news out there, seeing the children having a good time is a real good news story," concluded Watkins.

(Fanny and Dan D'amelio contributed to this story.)

Page A10 • December 22, 2016 • Inland Empire Community Newspapers

Redlands Community Hospital honors volunteers at annual holiday program Chair, as well as the Chair of Volunteer Services. Robinson has supported a number of the hospital’s special events as well as community health fairs. She can be found regularly in the hospital gift shop, welcoming visitors or purchasing gifts for patients.

The Kimberly-Shirk award, named after Mary Kimberly-Shirk, the first member of the hospital’s auxiliary, is presented each year to an outstanding volunteer who demonstrates leadership, enthusiasm, loyalty, energy and compas-

sion for patients and their families.

In addition to the award presentation, the program included the installation of 2017 Auxiliary Officers Diane Brown, corresponding secretary; Betty DeLeon, recording secretary; Donna Chaffey, treasure; and Wendy BradyPosjena as vice president, along with musical entertainment by the Citrus Valley High School Choir and the unveiling of the Auxiliary Quilters 2016 patch. The patch will be mounted on the hospital main lobby wall along with the other

quilt patches from previous years, according to the news release.

The Auxiliary also presented the Redlands Community Hospital Foundation with a $65,000 check, all of which was raised through proceeds from the Auxiliary Gift Shop, book fairs, quilt ticket sales and other fundraising activities.

To learn more about Volunteer Services at Redlands Community Hospital, visit www.redlandshospital.org or call 909-335-5526.

courtesy photo/redlands community hospital

minnie robinson, an 18-year auxiliary volunteer with redlands community hospital, received this year’s mary Kimberly-shirk Volunteer award of excellence,award for her nearly two decades of service and more than 10,000 hours with the hospital.

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By Yazmin Alvarez

edlands Community Hospital, much like many others, relies heavily on its volunteers to ensure daily functions operate smoothly.

From running the gift shop to providing emotional support, helping out in nursing units or in emergency services, RCH volunteers offer invaluable support to patients, visitors and staff.

To ensure their helping hand and unwavering efforts have not gone unnoticed, RCH recently honored their volunteers during its annual Auxiliary Holiday Brunch and Installation earlier this month at the Redlands Community Hospital Stan and Ellen Weisser Education Pavilion.

“We celebrate our volunteers for their continued time, energy, skills

and talents they generously give, helping us make Redlands Community Hospital better and our community stronger,” said Jim Holmes, president and CEO of Redlands Community Hospital, in a news release.

“It is our volunteers who exemplify the true spirit of giving by bringing their passion and determination each day to make a difference at our hospital.”

Minnie Robinson, an 18-year Auxiliary volunteer, was honored for just that.

Robinson received this year’s Mary Kimberly-Shirk Volunteer Award of Excellence, for her nearly two decades of service and more than 10,000 hours with the hospital.

She has held leadership roles on the Auxiliary Board as the Service Awards Chair, Hours Awards

courtesy photo/redlands community hospital

the 2017 redlands community hospital auxiliary Board 2017 (from left) david caminiti, diane Brown, Betty deleon, donna chaffey and Wendy Brady-posjena. the board was named during the hospital’s annual auxiliary holiday program dec. 7.

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redlands community hospital Foundation Board receives a gift from the auxiliary for $65,000 during the hospital’s annual auxiliary holiday program.

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NOTICE INVITING BIDS

Notice is hereby given that the RIALTO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ("DISTRICT") of San Bernardino County, California, acting by and through its Governing Board ("Board") will receive at the Rialto Unified School District’s Purchasing Services Office located at 260 S. Willow Avenue, Rialto, CA 92376 bids for: EISENHOWER H.S. PERFORMING ARTS & STADIUM BLDGS. - CATS. 09 & 38 RE-BID Bid No. 16-17-006

up to, but not later than 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 23, 2017

There will be a mandatory prebid conference on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 AND Friday, January 6, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. (attend one) at Eisenhower High School, 1321 N. Lilac Avenue, Rialto, CA 92376 (meet at EHS south student parking lot near marquee on Baseline). Failure to attend one of the conferences will result in vendor being automatically disqualified from submitting a bid. There will be no exceptions. Note: Even if you attended a job walk from the first bid, you must attend again in order to participate in the re-bid.

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

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

Licenses: The DISTRICT requires that Bidders possess the following classification(s) of CONTRACTOR’S license:

License Category, 09 – Roofing, C-39 38 - Theater Rigging, C-61 & D-34 or D-48

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

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

Sealed bids will be received at the Rialto Unified School District’s Purchasing Services Office located at: 260 S. Willow Avenue, Rialto, CA 92376 up to, but no later than 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 23, 2017, and will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Purchasing Services Office.

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

The DISTRICT’S Project Planholder List will be generated exclusively from the roster of CONTRACTORS securing Bid Documents from the DISTRICT’S authorized reproduction firm, A & I Reprographics, or the CONSTRUCTION MANAGER via download. CONTRACTORS may, at their expense, obtain the documents necessary to submit a bid (“Bid Documents”) from A & I Reprographics at (909) 5140704, or e-mail a request to bid@aandirepro.com.

Additionally, CONTRACTORS may secure the Bid Documents via free Procore download by emailing a request to Karen Anderson, karen@neffcon.com.

Bids must be submitted to the DISTRICT on the Contract Bid Forms, which are part of the bid package for the Project.

Reference bid documents will also be placed in the CONSTRUCTION MANAGER’S office, and can be viewed at McGraw-Hill Construction’s website at

www.construction.com/projectcenter.

For information regarding this project, prospective Bidders are requested to contact Doug Worrel, Neff Construction, Inc., doug@neffcon.com, 1701 S. Bon View Avenue, Ontario, CA 91761, (909) 947-3768.

The DISTRICT has obtained from the California Department of Industrial Relations the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general prevailing rate for holiday and overtime work for the San Bernardino County area for each trade, craft, classification, or type of work needed to execute the contract.

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

Copies of schedules of rates so determined are available on the I n t e r n e t (http://www.dir.ca.qov/DLSR/PW D) and are on file and available at the Purchasing Services Office address noted above. In accordance with Section 1773.2 of the California Labor Code, the CONTRACTOR and any Subcontractor(s) shall post a copy of the determination of prevailing rate of wages at each job site. The schedule of per diem wages is based upon a working day of eight (8) hours. The rate for holiday and overtime work shall be at time plus one-half.

The CONTRACTOR and any Subcontractor(s) shall pay not less than the specified prevailing rates of wages to all workers employed by them in the execution of the contract.

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

In accordance with provisions of Public Contract Code Section 22300, substitution of eligible and equivalent securities for any monies withheld to ensure performance under this contract would be permitted at the request and expense of the CONTRACTOR. Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check or bid bond executed by an admitted surety insurer in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid price, payable to the DISTRICT. A Payment Bond and Performance Bond will be required prior to the execution of the Contract. The Payment Bond and Performance Bond shall be in the form and amount set forth in the Contract Documents.

No Bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of one hundred and twenty days (120) calendar days after the date set for the opening of bids.

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

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

First publication: Thursday, December 22, 2016 Second publication: Thursday, December 29, 2016 Pre-Bid Conference: MANDATORY Tuesday, January 3, 2017 OR Friday, January 6, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.

Deadline for Final Written Questions: Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.

Response to written questions, issue last addendum: Monday, January 16, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.

Bids Due: Monday, January 23, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.

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

Published El Chicano 12/22/16, 12/29/16 E-7537

Published in Colton Courier C-5613 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2016-0011975 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LNJ MARKETING, WATERFOUNTAINSANDMORE.COM, 7188 Kempster Avenue, Fontana, CA 92336 Leota M Dollison, 7188 Kempster Avenue, Fontana, CA 92336 James A Dollison, 7188 Kempster Avenue, Fontana, CA 92336 This business is conducted by (a/an): Married Couple The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in 4/1/2011 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Leota M Dollison Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino October 28, 2016 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) 11/24/16 & Published 12/1,8,15/16

Published in Colton Courier C-5614 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2016-0012284 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TIME LENDERS, TIME LAWYERS, 2130 N. Arrowhead Ave Suite 101 C, San Bernardino, CA 92405 Iron Mike Landrum Sr., 2130 N. Arrowhead Ave Suite 101 C, San Bernardino, CA 92405 This business is conducted by (a/an): Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in 8/2/2004 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Iron Mike Landrum Sr. Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino November 4, 2016 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 11/24/16 & 12/1,8,15/16

Published in Colton Courier C-5615 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2016-0012734 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: world wide screen printing, 1584 Mohave Dr, Colton, CA 92324 Loretta J Holm, 1584 Mohave Dr, Colton, CA 92324 Timothy W Holm, 1584 Mohave Dr, Colton, CA 92324 This business is conducted by (a/an): Married Couple The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in 1/1/2002 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Loretta J Holm Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino November 17, 2016 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 11/24/16 & 12/1,8,15/16

Published in Colton Courier C-5616 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2016-0012975 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KREATIVE MINDZ X VIBE HIGH, Terence T Booker Jr, 10788 Mintleaf Way, Fontana, CA 92337 Wendell Young Jr, 11436 Silver Spur Ave, Fontana, CA 92337 Barry A Ludd, 11504 Aberdeen Dr, Fontana, CA 92337 Joseph E Randolph, 9804 Alder Ave, Bloomington, CA 92316 This business is conducted by (a/an): General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in N/A By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Terence T Booker Jr Statement filed with the County of San Bernardino Clerk November 28, 2016 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 12/1,8,15,22/16

Published in Colton Courier C-5617 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2016-0012953 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CLEAR CHOICE AUTO ADJUSTERS, 22700 Cardinal Street, Grand Terrace, CA 92313 Manuel J Galvan, 22700 Cardinal Street, Grand Terrace, CA 92313 This business is conducted by (a/an): Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in N/A By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Manuel J Galvan Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino November 28, 2016 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 12/1,8,15,22/16

Published in Colton Courier C-5618 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2016-0012950 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CENTRAL MUFFLER AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS, 13082 Central Ave, Chino, CA 91710 Tony H Nguyen, 2785 Eucalyptus Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806 This business is conducted by (a/an): Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in N/A By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Tony H Nguyen Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino November 28, 2016 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 12/1,8,15,22/16

Published in Colton Courier C-5619 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2016-0012227 The following person(s) is (are)

doing business as: ENDGAME ESCAPE ROOMS, 851 S. Mt. Vernon Ave, Colton, CA 92324 Creative Chaos Entertainment LLC, 2657 Annapolis Cir, San Bernardino, CA 92408 This business is conducted by (a/an): Limited Liability Company The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in 10/15/2016 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Jeremy Valadez G Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino November 3, 2016 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 12/1,8,15,22/16

Published in Colton Courier C-5620 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2016-0012735 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ROYAL PANDA, 8740 Baseline Rd, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701 Q&Q Express LLC, 8740 Baseline Rd, Rancho Cucamonga, Ca 91701 This business is conducted by (a/an): Limited Liability Company The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in 11/01/2016 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Yuxia Lin Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino November 17, 2016 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 12/1,8,15,22/16

Published in Colton Courier C-5621 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2016-0012909 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE PRESS AGENCY, PRESS AGENCY, 500 East E Street Ste 411, Ontario, CA 91764 Crea Realty Group, Inc, 1004 W. El Morado Ct, Ontario, CA 91762 This business is conducted by (a/an): Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above in N/A By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Salavador Torres Jr Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino November 23, 2016 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 12/1,8,15,22/16

Published in Colton Courier C-5622 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN No. 2016-0012906 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ACQUISITIONS INVESTMENTS REDEVELOPMENT, 500 East E Street, Ste 226, Ontario, CA 91764 DLRC, Inc, 1004 W. El Morado Ct, 91762 This business is conducted by (a/an): Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-

tious business name or names listed above in N/A By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino November , 2016 Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Published 12/1,8,15,22/16

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-16-732642-RY Order No.: 160143473-CA-VOI NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVI DED TO MORTGAGOR OR THE TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/12/2006.

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 CONTACT A SHOULD 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 Section 5102 to the Financial C ode 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 pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of BENEFICIARY MAY sale.

ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): VINCENTE SALGADO, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 12/21/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0878414 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SAN County, BERNARDINO California; Date of Sale: 1/5/2017 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: Near the front steps leading up to the City of Chino Civic Center, located at 13220 Avenue Chino, Central California 91710 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $353,783.42 The purported property address is: 465 WEST F STREET #A,B,C, COLTON, CA 92324 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 0162-032-16-0-000 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 sa le date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 888-988-6736 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Web site Internet , http://www.qualityloan.com using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-16-732642-RY .

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. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return o f the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 888988-6736 O r Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 6457711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-16732642-RY IDSPub #0119528 Published Colton Courier 12/15/2016 12/22/2016 12/29/2016 C-5632

Attorney or Party without Attorney: Richard E. Bawden, CSBN 52204, Law Office of Richard E. Bawden, 300 E State Street, Suite 430, Redlands, CA 92373.

Attorney for: Petitioner, Linda Marie Cotton Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, 351 N. Arrowhead Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92415 IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF: Adoption of Jonah J. Cochran CITATION FREEDOM FROM PARENTAL CUSTODY AND CONTROL Case No. ADOSS 1500122 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA To: Ricky Jay Cochran and to all persons claiming to be the father or mother of said minor person(s) named JONAH J. COCHRAN By order of this Court you are hereby cited and advised that you may appear before the Judge Presiding in Department S-52, 351 North Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92415 of the above-entitled court on February 6, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. of that day, then and there to show cause, if any you have, why said person should not be declared free from the control of his/her parents according to the petition on file herein.

If the Court finds that the interest of the minor(s) requires his or her protection, the Court shall appoint counsel to represent the minor(s). Such counsel shall be appointed whether or not the minor(s) is able to afford counsel.

If you appear without counsel and are unable to afford counsel, the Court shall appoint counsel for you if you request appointed counsel.

The purpose of this action, to free the minor(s) from the custody of his/her parent(s), is to permit the adoption of said minor(s) to a suitable adopting parent.

The Court may continue these proceedings, not to exceed thirty (30) days, as necessary to appoint counsel and enable counsel to become familiar with these proceedings.

Given under my hand and seal of the Superior Court of the County of San Bernardino, State of California, this DEC 02 2016.

CLERK, by KELLY E. MERCADO, Deputy Published Colton Courier 12/15,12/22,12/29/16,1/5/17 C-5933

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