e e k l y W EL CHICANo Vol 57, NO. 01
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December 27, 2018
New leadership at SB City Hall By M. Duncan
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elected San ewly Bernardino city officials took their Oath of Office during the regularly scheduled city council meeting at the Sturges Center of the Fine Arts on Wednesday, Dec. 19. Those include Mayor John Valdivia, Councilpersons Theodore Sanchez and Sandra Ibarra representing the First and Second wards respectively, and incumbent Fred Shorett of the Fourth Ward.
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Newly elected officials took the Oath of Office on Wednesday, Dec. 19 at the Sturges Center of the Fine Arts. Mayor John Valdivia is sworn into office by Judge John M. Pacheco with his wife, Beth, and children by his side.
Outgoing Mayor Carey Davis addressed residents in the packed auditorium for the final time. “It has been an honor and privilege to serve as your mayor... I especially want to thank my wife for her support and the many sacrifices she made on behalf of myself and our city. Together we shared many sleepless nights, and many hours on our knees seeking guidance and council from our Father in heaven as we Council, cont. on next pg.
Student winners of County Fire Oily Cat drawing contest
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an Bernardino County Fire Household Hazardous Waste Division announced the winners of its first "Oily Cat Mascot" Drawing Contest, with a sixthgrade student from San Bernardino scoring top honors. The division received many entries from across San Bernardino County. Sixth-grader Jesús Bonilla Irízar of Bing Wong Elementary earned the grand prize for his rendition of the Oily Cat mascot. As part of his prize, his artwork will be featured on various promotional materials as well as in ads for the San Bernardino County Recycle Used Oil Program. In addition, he received a certificate of achievement, a gift card, Recycle Used Oil goody bag and a picture with San Bernardino County Fire Marshal Michael Horton. “We are very impressed with the creativity in the children's artwork and enjoyed seeing the varContest, cont. on next pg.
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County Fire’s Household Hazardous Waste Division held its first “Oily Cat Mascot” drawing contest with numerous entries from throughout the county. Pictured from left: San Bernardino County Fire Marshal Michael Horton; 2nd place winner Anika Garcia, Palm Ave.; 1st place winner Jesús Bonilla, Bing Wong Elementary; and 3rd place winner Brianna Martinez from Anton; (name of gentleman unavailable).