Victor Valley College invites job seekers to Community Job Fair

Wednesday, May 11, 2022, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Contact: Robert A. Sewell Director of Marketing and Public Relations | Victor Valley College E: Robert.Sewell@vvc.edu T: 760.245.4271 ext. 2395 | C: 909.208.8515

VICTORVILLE - VICTOR VALLEY COLLEGE IN PARTNERSHIP with Goodwill Southern California, High Desert Chamber of Commerce, San Bernardino County Workforce Development, and Victor Valley News Group will host a VVC Community Job Fair on May 11th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The VVC Community Job Fair will take place around the lake, outside the Student Activities Center, and will have up to 100 participating employers and resources. This year Victor Valley College is hosting the largest hiring event in the High Desert.

On May 11th, job seekers can connect with over 100 employers with immediate openings in the High Desert and the surrounding areas. Participating employers are recruiting job seekers for job opportunities in Customer Service, Healthcare, Sales, Food Service, Education, Manufacturing, Production, Warehouse, Military and Law Enforcement.

Participating Job Fair employers include Active Steps, Amazon, American Medical Response, Applus Idiada, Art Autism Related Therapy, Athens Services, Barstow Community Hospital, Barstow Police Department, Bureau of Land Management, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California Psychcare, Cambrian Homecare, Capsheaf Behavioral Institute, Caring Circuit Institute, Chick-fil-A Victorville, Child Care Careers, Circle K, Cisneros Brothers Plumbing and Restoration, City Dental Care, Clearway Energy, Creative Home Programs, Department of Rehabilitation - Inland Empire, Department of State Hospitals – Patton, Desert Valley Hospital, Dignity Health, Elevo Learning, Family Assistance Program, Federal Bureau of Prisons, FedEx, General Atomics, Hussmann Corporation, Hydration Source, ICR Staffing, In Shape Solutions Health Club, Institute for Behavioral Health, Jackson Family Human Services, Job Skills Institute, Los Angeles Police Department, Marin Pacific International LLC, Mitsubishi, Mobile Sleeper Company, NASA Goldstone/Peraton, Oro Grande School District, PHP, Quick Trip (Amazon Service Partner), Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, San Bernardino County Department of Public Health Environmental Health Services, San Bernardino County District Attorney Victim Services, San Bernardino County Fire Department, San Bernardino County Human Resources, San Bernardino County Probation, San Bernardino County Superior Court-HR, Shella Care Management LLC, Silvan Learning , Silver Valley Unified School District, Spring Valley Lake Association, Starbucks, Summit Leadership Academy, Think Together, United States Army, United States Marine Corps, United States Marine Officer Program, United States Navy, Vector Marketing, Veteran Alliance Construction Group, Veterans Home of CA-Barstow, Victor Elementary School District, Victor Valley College, Victor Valley Global Medical Center, Victorville Fire Department, Walmart Supply Chain - DC 7033, World Financial Group, Yaamava Resort & Casino at San Manuel. Job Fair resources include Community Health Action Network, San Bernardino County-Assessor-Recorder Clerk, San Bernardino Office of Public Defender, Transitional Assistance Department, Veterans Home of CA-Barstow, and Victor Valley College – Child Development Center - Coop/Internships – Outreach – Student Employment – Veteran Resource Center. Employers who would still like to participate in-person or would like to provide collateral material for job seekers can call (760) 245-4271, ext. 2271 For more information about the VVC Community Job Fair, please contactmelina.rodriguez@vvc.edu or (760) 245-4271, ext. 2271.

ABOUT THE VVCCD: The Victor Valley Community College District (VVCCD) is one of 73 community college districts within the California Community College system, the largest educational system in the world, which encompasses 116 community colleges. The VVCCD has for 60 years provided its communities and students with quality and affordable career training, certificates, associate’s degrees, and preparation for transfer to four-year colleges or universities through Victor Valley College (VVC. For additional information on the VVCCD, please contact Robert A. Sewell, Director of Marketing and Public Relations at 760-245-4271, Ext. 2395 or by email at robert.sewell@vvc.edu.

Seven Critical Mistakes That Will Cost You Thousands When You Sell Your Home

HIGH DESERT, CA – A NEW REPORT HAS JUST BEEN RELEASED WHICH REVEALS 7 COSTLY MISTAKES that most homeowners make when selling their home, and a 9–Step System that can help you sell your home fast and for the most amount of money. This industry report shows clearly how the traditional ways of selling homes have become increasingly less and less effective in today’s market.

The fact of the matter is fully three quarters of home sellers don’t get what they want for their homes and become disillusioned and-worse- financially disadvantaged when they put their homes on the market.

As this report uncovers, most homesellers make 7 deadly mistakes that cost them literally thousands of dollars. The good news is that each and every one of these mistakes is entirely preventable. In an answer to this issue, industry insiders have prepared a FREE special report entitled “The 9-Step System to Get Your Home Sold Fast and For Top Dollar. “

To hear about how to order your FREE copy of this report call toll-free 1– 800–596–5137 and enter 1000. You can call anytime 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Get your FREE special report NOW and find out how you can get the most money for your home.

Hesperia Wranglers

Show results First show of the year (double points)

Lead Line:

Hi Pt: Jayton Woods Reserve: Callie Strickland 3rd: Sierra Haas 4th: Emily Ware 5th: Lybertie Rodriguez 6th: Autumn Hunt Tie for 7th & 8th: Natalie Rodriguez & Ace Buenrostro

Lil Wranglers:

Hi Pt: Austyn Haas Reserve: Morgan Haas 3rd: Maggie Domingo

Youth Novice:

Hi Pt: Angelina Gilstrap Tie for 2nd & 3rd: Addison Wright & Leilani Casino 4th: Shea Schwinning 5th: Lexi Barnes 6th: Ellie Cocroft

12 & Under:

Hi Pt: Starr Reeves Reserve: Elizabeth Robinson

Sydney Webb presenting our American Flag for the first time Lead Line group and one of our 2022 Miss Hesperia Wranglers

13 thru 17:

Hi Pt: Leanne Domingo Reserve: Cameron Yates 3rd:Shelby Pierson 4th: Sophie Sperry 5th: Sydney Webb

18 thru 39:

Hi Pt: Sharvel Gretzner Reserve: Samantha Call 3rd: Lyndsey Haas 4th: Loren Forsythe 5th: Justine Houle 6th: Sara McClaine

Cool Kids:

Hi Pt: Dawn Stoecker Reserve: Jessica Fenstermaker 3rd: Jan Gretzner 4th: Angela Reyes 5th: Carol Cronk 6th: Amy Ware 7th: Julie McClaine 8th: Coby Webb

From left to right in the group picture: Hesperia Wranglers Sweetheart- Valeria Durantes, Sierra Haas, Callie Strickland, Emily Ware, Natalie Rodriguez, Hesperia Wranglers President- Tim Mustaikis, Lybertie Rodriguez, Jayton Woods, Ace Buenostro, Amanda Hunt and Miss Hesperia Wranglers- Sydney Webb.

Green Horse:

Hi Pt: Raylyn Domingo Tie for 2nd & 3rd: Penny Hunt & Justine Houle 4th: Samantha Call

MAKE A CHANGE IN MAY!

Don’t waste your May on spring cleaning. Move into a newly renovated apartment at Whispering Winds of Apple Valley just in time to enjoy the summer.

Seniors can focus on blooming into the lifestyle they want while enjoying personalized assistance, group activities, nutritious meals, and much more.

ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE SERVICES FEATURING SUMMER FUN:

• Morning Exercise • Trivia and Bingo • Live Entertainment • Happy Hours and Special Events

Contact us to take advantage of our May-move-in specials. Tours are available now!

CALL (760) 979-5485 TO MAKE A CHANGE!

ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE 11825 Apple Valley Rd, Apple Valley, CA 92308 PegasusSeniorLiving.com

Facility No. 361880646

Meet Hesperia’s Newest Hooters

Two horned owls moved into a raven’s nest & soon egg shells appeared! Two weeks later 3 owlets popped out each with their own personalities! It takes them about 6 weeks to leave the nest & we are looking forward to the first flights, says Kathie Jensen near Hesperia Lakes.

Photo by Carlos Quezada 5150 photography

Your 2022 SBC Fair is BACK in its Traditional Way!

The San Bernardino County Fair is excited to announce we will be celebrating 75yrs of Family, Food, Farm and Fun in our traditional way for 2022. This will be your destination in the High Desert for Fun, Live music, Carnival rides, Food, Games, Animals and more! We have missed your smiling faces and can’t wait to see you ALL!

2022 SBC Fair Prices

Pre-Sale General Admission $5.00 (Children 2yrs of age and under are FREE) ALL Pre-Sale tickets are sold online ONLY At the Gate General Admission $10.00 (Children 2yrs of age and under are FREE) Parking is $5 onsite only (CASH) *All COVID-19 guidelines will be applied during you stay at the SBC Fair for the safety of our patrons.

SBC Fair is located at 14800 “7th” Street, Victorville, CA 92395 Contact us at 760 951-2200 or email us at info@SBCFAIR.com

SOMETHIMES THE STRENGTH OF MOTHERHOOD IS GREATER THAN NATURAL LAWS

Barbara Kingsolver

“NO ONE CHOOSES PARKINSON’S, BUT YOU CAN CHOOSE HOW TO LIVE WITH IT,” said Ann Miner, author of “A Chat About Parkinson’s, Practical Tips for Patients and Caregivers.” Miner has been associated with the Parkinson’s community for over twenty years. She has attended conferences in Southern California sponsored by Davis Phinney, MiA Chat About Parkinson’s THE SIGN CEREMONY AND OPEN HOUSE AT THE VICTOR VALLEY ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE, the newest site to be added to the Apple Valley Historic Points of Interest booklet, will take place Thurs. May 12 from noon until 2:00. The public is invited to see this historic building, and learn about the worthwhile non-profit organization started in 1965 by Dorothy Thomas, the wife of opera singer John Charles Thomas. Thomas operated the KAVR radio station, which broadcast out of the Apple Valley Inn. Original contributers to the VVAPL, who pledged either $5 per year or made a $100 lifetime membership donation, received a genuine 12 inch long-playing Hi Fidelity John Charles Thomas collectors record, a “fine masterpiece of favorite songs and music” The May 12 ceremony will include refreshments and tours of the facility. chael J Fox, and the Parkinson’s Foundation. “If you or someone you know or love has Parkinson’s, then this book is for you,” she said. “It is full of tips on how to live well with the disease. There are several pieces on respite for the caregiver, as they need to take care of themselves, as well.”

She applied for and achieved a grant for special Parkinson’s programs in the commu- On April 5, 2022, Victorville Mayor Debra nity. She and her late husband, Burt Wadsworth, attended the local Parkinson’s Support Jones, pictured left, presented a proclagroup for years, and she continued, for a time, as the facilitator of that group after his mation to High Desert Community Coalipassing. With the skill and understanding she gained as his caregiver, she wrote a po- tion member Linda Titus, pictured right, pular column in the Daily Press entitled, “Parkinson’s recognizing April 2022 as Postings”, and it is with encouragement from her rea- Alcohol Awareness Month dership that she presents her latest book. in the City of Victorville. Miner refers to herself as an eclectic author as she The city encouraged all writes in various genres, including for children. She is residents to play a role in a member of the On-Topic Speakers for You speakers’ providing healthy alcoholbureau developed by the High Desert Branch of the -free events for youth and California Writers Club and attributes much of her to make informed deciwriting success to the HDCWC. sions to prevent underage “A Chat About Parkinson’s” is for sale at The Mustard drinking.Seed bookstore on Bear Valley Road, on Amazon.com, and from Miner herself, who enjoys signing copies and delivering them personally. She can be reached at eannminer@yahoo.com.

Today’s Woman Foundation responds to the mental health crisis

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION made the extraordinary decision earlier this year to fund a $10,000 endowment to provide scholarships for local Victor Valley College students who are pursuing studies in the Behavioral Health Sciences. Executive Director Cindy Bostick shares, “We want to help bridge the gap between the need for mental healthcare and the available resources including Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Therapists, Social Workers, and Counselors, and we are inviting the community to help support the effort by purchasing tickets with the opportunity to win an amazing wellness spa package. The package includes the beautiful handmade quilt by Margaret Smith, in addition to a one year membership to Glen Ivy Spa that includes six buddy passes; a gas card; and a powerfully inspiring little book titled, How to Live a Five Star Life by Betty Mahalik. I encourage you to visit www.todayswomanfoundation.org to view the video clip to learn more about the spa package and consider purchasing a ticket.” In 2007, Today’s Woman Foundation was registered with the IRS as a 501c3 non-profit organization (EIN Number: 37-1525296).

WE WILL GROW YOUR BUSINESS

Let THE PULSE be the voice and the door knocker for your business!!

The Pulse Of The High Desert is a locally owned monthly publication featuring High Desert hometown events, local resources, and articles of interest for all ages covering the greater High Desert and surrounding areas. This publication is complementary and available in both print and online versions, the digital format can be viewed from any location making readership potentially unlimited. The 12,000 print copies of this publication are mailed to every resident of the Jess Ranch and Del Webb communities as well as all mailboxes in the Spring Valley Lake and Silver Lakes communities. Additionally, it is distributed in waiting rooms, restaurants, medical facilities, car washes and reception areas in businesses from Newberry Springs/Yermo across the whole HD up to and including the mountain areas of Big Bear and Wrightwood and The Tri-Communities.

For rates and advertising information call:

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QUITE A FEW YEARS AGO THE LOCAL WOMEN’S CLUB and some talented area artists placed a giant tortoise sculpture in front of the Victor Valley Museum with an accompanying plaque. Unfortunately the desert heat and wind, and people sitting or standing on the poor fellow for a photo op, started to take its toll. His paint was chipping off. His legs were detached, with the front ones facing in the wrong direction. His head and long neck were lying on the concrete. Several sections of shell were missing entirely. So you can see why he was a sad, sad creature.

The Mohahve Historical Society, in the process of repairing all of their own damaged or faded monuments, thought it was time to come to the rescue. Member Brett Gaddis, local sculptor and mason, dedicated a few days of hard work, fighting with the wind, to put the tortoise back together. He reattached the legs and head in their correct positions, and recreated the decorative parts that were damaged or missing. What a difference already! Next member Marcy Taylor, wielding her paintbrushes and several cans of earth-tone colors, got to work. Slowly but surely, one shade and one pattern at a time, the shell, like a giant mosaic, started to come back to life. Curious onlookers began to stop by to check the progress, one stating he had never even noticed the larger-than-life creature before! The tortoise, as well as the joshua tree, are probably the most iconic symbols of the Mojave Desert. Both species are well-worth preservation and respect, whether they be the live versions, or the Art Deco style concrete replica that sits in front of the Victor Valley Museum. Stop by and take a look when you are in the neighborhood. And thanks to Brent and Marcy for your contribution to saving a piece of our desert heritage.

Victor Valley College & Silverado High School

Proudly Announce The Grand Opening of The First Ever VVC Ram Center at Silverado High School Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

THE FIRST-EVER VVC RAM CENTER. Victor Valley College, Silverado High School, and the Victor Valley Union High School District celebrate the opening of the VVC Ram Center. Dignitaries included members from Victor Valley College, Silverado High School, Victor Valley Union High School District, and a City of Victorville Councilmember. The ribbon-cutting ceremony marks the first of nine scheduled VVC Ram Centers that will open on various high school campuses throughout the High Desert area. A key member of the VVC Outreach team is Karen Musslewhite, who brings a wealth of knowledge and personal commitment to the first-ever VVC Ram Center. “As a retired school counselor, I am excited to be coordinating the very first VVC Rams Center located on a high school campus, Silverado High School. I know the VVC Rams Center is a highly innovative approach that will create easy, open college access for all students to plan and implement their future career goals beyond high school.” Karen Musslewhite, VVC On-Site Counselor. When Silverado High School students stop by the VVC Ram Center, the first person they will be greeted by is a VVC Rambassador. Rambassadors play a key role in helping students to navigate through the process of enrolling in college while sharing their own experiences of transitioning from high school to college. As former high school students themselves, VVC Rambassadors understand the importance of helping high schoolers become better informed when it comes to applying and attending college for the first time. The VVC Ram Center has a simple message; help, support, and empower each student with the knowledge that Victor Valley College has something to offer everyone.

Sponsors: • Victor Valley College & The Board of Trustees • Silverado High School • Victor Valley Union High School District

Victor Valley College, in partnership with the community, provides opportunities for student learning and success through academic advancement, workforce development, and personal growth.

Michael A. Edwards Director of Outreach | Student Success & Support Program 760-245-4271 Ext. 2473 Michael.Edwards@VVC.Edu VVC.Edu