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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026

Crafton Hills College Dedicates Fire Engine Bay in Honor of Captain Mike Orland

YUCAIPA, CA-A fire engine bay is where the mission of public service comes to life ev- ery day, a lesson Fire Capt. Mike Orland of the San Manuel Fire Department carried with him throughout his career.

On Jan. 31, Crafton Hills College unveiled the Captain Mike Orland San Manuel Fire De- partment Engine Bay during a naming cere- mony at the Yucaipa-based college. Hundreds attended, including Mike Orland's mother, Margie Orland, and colleagues from the fire service.

"The naming of an engine bay is one of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon a firefighter," said Keith Alexander, a colleague of Mike Orland and chief of the San Manuel Fire Department. "It ensures that every fire- fighter who walks through these doors remem- bers the standards that came before them. And today, those standards bear the name of Fire Captain Mike Orland."

Mike Orland, a Crafton alumnus, served with the San Manuel Fire Department until his re- tirement in 2018. Throughout his career, he mentored hundreds of academy cadets and firefighters, leaving a legacy of service above self through his work in the fire service and by raising funds for various causes. Prior to T24

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YUHAAVI SUSAN MEASUR his death in Sept. 2021, at the age of 54, Mike Orland established a scholarship to support Crafton academy cadets who exemplify the courage, perseverance and tenacity it takes to become a firefighter.

His family continues his legacy by reviewing student essays each January and August to se- lect cadets for scholarships who demonstrate selflessness, kindness and a "don't quit" atti- tude.

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38th Annual Oratorical Contest Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity & Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

SAN BERNARDINO, CA--- Alpha Phi Al- pha Fraternity Incorporated, Mu Xi Lambda chapter, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority In- corporated, Eta Nu Omega chapter, will be hosting the 38th Annual Oratorical Contest at San Bernardino Valley College, 701 S. Mt. Vernon Avenue, Room: Business 100, Parking Lot 11, San Bernardino, California, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday March 14, 2026.

The purpose of this event, which spotlights the communication skills, self-confidence, and intelligence of local primary through second- ary education students, is to further facilitate character building and educational enriching experiences for the youth in the community and undergraduate college students. The for- mat for this year's oratorical contest will split contestants into four groups: 1st-5th grade; 6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grades, and under- graduate college. This is the inaugural year for undergraduates to compete for a scholar- ship. All interested applicants must complete the online application by March 1, 2026. Ac- cess application link from the QR code on flyer or by going to: https://forms.gle/a2rwUs- v29KHj3pAc6.

Should you have any questions, please email Dr. Marlon Ware at [email protected] or Ms. Twillea Evans-Carthen at tevanscarth- [email protected]