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February 22nd 1995

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M tn M CJ A Publication of the fe W Hispanic Communication & g g geow n Development Corporation S S w > 2 INLAND EMPIRE BULK RATE Wednesday U.S. POSTAGE February 22,1995 PAID Voiume 8 SAN BERNARDINO, CA PERMIT No. 118 Number 34 Hispanic Ne > Serving the Hispanic Communities in the Ini npire San Bernardino • Coiton • Riaito • Bioomington • Rediands • Fontana • Riverside • Casa Bianca-r-mmcm,-^camonga • Ontario

Baca Appoints Ray Quinto as Field Representative Marie Arakaki follows Albiso as S.B. our community a better place for all of City Schools Affirmative Action Off. us." Quinto holds the rank of Commander San Bernardino Unified School in the Medical Service of the United District Superintendent Neal Roberts States Naval Reserve. He is assigned announced the appointment of Marie duties as Executive Officer for the larg­ Arakaki as the district’s affirmative ac­ est Naval Reserve Medical Unit in the tion officer. Arakaki replaces Mel Navy. This Unit, comprised of more Albiso, who was recently appointed as than five hundred professional and para- director of classified personnel services. professional positions provides support “We are pleased to have Marie for the Naval Medical Center located in Arakaki as our affirmative action of­ San Diego, California. ficer to our district. Ms. Arakaki has a Quinto holds membership on many valuable background in personnel and local community based organizations. employment practices and we feel that He serves on the Board of the American she will be a tremendous asset in the Red Cross, the American Cancer Soci­ ‘‘area of affirmative action," stated Rob­ ety and is a member of several other erts. community organizations. Arakaki will be responsible to en­ Quinto, as a public official is an sure that the district board of education ’ s Ray Quinto elected member of the San Bernardino affirmative action policies and proce­ County Central Democratic Commit­ dures are adhered to by administrators Marie Arakaki Assemblyman Joe Baca announced tee. He chairs the Legislation and Rules and supervisors at every level in the pervisor, California fair employment the appointment of Ray Quinto as Field committee and a member of the Execu­ classified system. She is also respon­ and housing consultant and supervisor Representative for the 62nd Assembly tive Committee. sible to conduct in vestigations on claims of the investigation section of the Ha­ District Office. Quinto holds a Masters degree in ofemployment discriminations, resolve waii Civil Rights Commission, where Quinto recently retired from Federal Public Administration. He and his wife discrimination claims by negotiation or she assisted in the development of the Service after more than thirty years of Pat reside in Vucaipa. Cal iforn ia. They written recommendations, conduct ori­ civil rights enforcement administrative dedicated service. Within the last 15 are the parents of three grown children entation sessions and submit periodic process. years, Quinto served as Chief, Research and three grandchildren. status reports to the superintendent and She has a B.S. in Education from the Operations for medical research pro­ Assemblyman Baca added, "Mr. board of education. University of Hawaii and has attended gram at the V. A. Medical Center, Loma Quinto is very knowledgeable of the Arakaki's professional experience numerous seminars and workshops on Linda and Loma Linda University. 62nd Assembly District, its people and has been in the areas of employment civil rights. "Mr. Ray Quinto is a community leadership. He brings extensive exper­ and investigations of housing, em­ Arakaki’s previous memberships advocate," said Assemblyman Baca. tise and experience that will further ployment and civil rights discrimina­ include the Japanese-American Citi­ "For more than fifteen years, Mr. Quinto enhance the services of our office to the tion. Her previous employment tenure zens League, Latin-American Women has involved himself in efforts to make entire district." included California EDD program su- Continued on page 6 The California Civil Rights Initiative is being prepared for the 1996 general election The California Civil Rights Initia­ or granting preferential treatment to, mented, who are the most helpless in ment to the constitution to prohibit state tive group, headquartered in Walnut any individual or group in the operation our society in the State of California, and.local government agencies to give Creek, California, will be placing the of the State’s system of public em­ but in essence, it attacked all of us. The preferences to persons based on race, California Civil Rights Initiative on the ployment, public education or public people of color are now confronted sex, color, ethnicity or nation origin. ballot for the November, 1996 general contracting. with another attack from the extreme The senate amendment requires a two- elections if supporters are able to gather The action by the “Rights” group right conservatives who lack the sen­ thirds vote. the required signatures. The intent of will, undoubtedly, generate protests and sitiveness to be empathetic toward The amendment cosponsors are Sena­ the initiative is to amend the State Con­ criticism from minority groups, groups that have been discriminated tors Tom Campbell R-Palo Alto and stitution to add the “California Civil women’s groups and educational orga­ against for many decades.” Quentin Kopp,I-San Francisco. This Rights Act” to Section 31 of Article 1, nizations who will be directly affected. Continuing, he said “This action is proposed amendment is identical to the (Civil Rights). Father Patrick Guillen, community another ploy to justify the elimination one proposed by the “Rights” group. . Section 31 amendment reads as fol­ activist and director of the Liberia Del of funds to the greatest in need and Attorney General Dan Lungren, in lows: (a) Neither the State of California Pueblo stated, “In the November, 1994 divert the so-called savings to less pri­ a document dated December 1993, nor any of its political subdivisions or general election we witnessed the first oritized projects. This is pure racism outlining the chief purposes and points agents shall use race, sex, color, attack on people of color when Propo­ and mean- spirited, " of the proposed measure outlined that ethnicity or national origin as a crite­ sition 187 was overwhelmingly passed. Last week. Senator Bill Leonard, R- the “Summary of estimate by Legisla- rion for either discriminating against. This proposition attacked the undocu­ San Bernardino, introduced an amend­ Continued on page 5 2 ______Commentai7 Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, February 22,1995

EDITORIAL Letter to the Editor The Facts on Affirmative Action Should students receive "preventive counseling" before being expelled from school? AFFIRMATIVE ACTION has NOTH­ fair, and do not override the existing law, ING to do with QUOTAS! QUOTAS are which states that all hiring and promo­ Another School Board meeting, and thing to gain when teachers and admin­ a court-ordered number of hires and/or tions shall be based on qualifications and another 27 students being expelledfrom istrators suspend students for 13,15, or promotions that are mandated, by the merit, without regard to race, national our schools! And are we aware that they 19 days. We know that our teachers courts, after an employer has been found origin, sex, color, ancestry, religion, dis­ cannot be accepted back in school until need help, and they should get it. In guilty of engaging in discriminatory em­ ability, etc. ... The GOALS should be they go through a counseling program? many cases the students want to be ployment practices. An Affirmative Ac­ used when an employer is developing The counseling can be provided upfront suspended to be out on the streets in the tion Plan or Program CANNOT include recruitment programs, upward mobility. before the behavioral situation of our community. QUOTAS without a court order to do so. programs and to give weight to the under­ students has completely deteriorated to Tonight we are expelling a 14 year Affirmative Action is the planned, posir represented group member when two the state of being expelled. This is called old girl who has ability because she was five and purposeful steps and actions taken comparably qualified applicants are vy­ "preventing counseling." We do not doing a fine job in elementary school. by an employer to insure that all persons ing for the same position. need to send our students out to be What kind of counseling did she get have equal access and opportunity to any The catalyst for Affirmative Action counseled because we have in our when she began to get in trouble. Did position for which they are qualified. came from this country’s recognition that schools the finest fully credentialed any school personnel really get to know Nothing more and nothing less. Yes, Af­ past discrimination, whether intentional counselors. I believe that some of them her well. firmative Action may include targeted or unintentional, had resulted in serious could be relieved of paper work details If we, as board members, really care recruitment programs, training programs, under-representations of minorities and special equipment for the disabled and women in America’s workforce. Under­ by well trained classified clerks and by about our students, let us find a way to various other legitimate functions to en­ representations that would not be cor­ our Career Centers. provide the services that they need. I do hance the employment opportunities for rected by simply passing equal opportu­ Furthermore, the counselors know not believe that we have to maintain the persons under-represented in the nity laws. The concept of affirmative the school mles and routines. They know "status quo." We need to pay attention employer’s workforce. In most cases, the action simply recognizes the fact that no the curricula and the school personnel. to the needs of our students and we do, actions are directly to help overcome person has an equal chance to win a foot They know well the programs that are have now very fine educational pro­ artificial process or physical barriers that race when the other racers started long available in the schools to place these grams in our schools to be used to the are adversely effecting the success for before them and hold the dominant posi­ students where they can get the classes fullest. some group. These groups had not had an tions in the race. that will meet their needs. “in”, and in most cases continued not to Equal Opportunity laws, by them­ I cannot believe that there is any­ Elisa Diaz, Board Member have equal access to the traditional for­ selves, did not have any provisions for mal and informal employment networks correcting the significant imbalances in available to others who dominate this the workforce that had developed in this nations workforce. country by the 1960’ s and 70’s. Lawmak­ A bonafide Affirmative Action Plan ers and civil rights-minded citizens knew RIVERSIDE may include hiring and promotional that they could not assume the employ­ GOALS, NOT QUOTAS. These GOALS ment opportunities and representations are only to help define what a given for minorities and women would im­ employer’s workforce should look like prove without specific affirmative steps CHRYSLERRIVERSIDE AUTO - PLYMOUTH CENTER based on the racial and gender makeup of or actions to right the current effects of the surrounding community and the past wrongs. Any preference factor in employer^easonable recruitment area. the application of these affirmative ac­ 95 PLYMOUTH These GOALS are not arbitrary, not un- tion steps had to be based on the factors V6,■95 Remote CONCORDE keyless entry sys­ that had caused the disparities in first tem, AM/FM cassette, front & 7 passengerVOYAGER w/child seating. Au­ place, race and gender. Not targeting the rear mats, dual elec, mirrors, tomatic, power steering, air racial and gender factors for some type full overhead console, 4 speed of preferential treatment to correct cond. trans. 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Office Manager Trini Gomez During their generations, they had seen Design/Layout Jaclyn Ink (909) 687-8600 Photographer Tom Ballesteros the worst manifestations of genocide, ra­ Writers Ray Navarro cial and religious hatred and gender FORD WRANGLER DODGE DYNASTY *93 F-1S0 '93 (#202196) *91 Caravan '91 Leonard Goymerac oppression this country and this world Super Cab 7 pass., 6 cyl Pauline Jaramillo Dealer has ever experienced. But somehow, they (#B1949) Dealer (#148331) Dealer (#178935) Dir. Susan Graves $11,988 Marketing reached down inside of themselves for $15,988 $9,988 $6,988 Richard Sandoval something we, as a nation, may have CROWN Circulation Ramon Saldivar lost forever. They reached for an unprec­ CAVALIER DELTA 88 RAM '90 edented compassion for other human be­ RS '91 '89 12 Passenger VICTORIA '90 (#109201) Dir. The Iniand Empire Hispanic ings who were not like themselves. (#128309) Dir. (#329346) Dir. (#786810) Dir. 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Continued on back page 4 Hispanic Chambers of Commerce Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, February 22,1995

Inland Empire Hispanic Chambers of Commerce 1995 Installations

Perris Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Officer Installation

Left to Right - President, Josie Guzman; Vice President, Raul Ruiz; 2nd Vice President, Liz Torres; Membership, Ramero Reyes; Special Events Director, Benji Curiel; Director of Education, Isabel Torres; Director of Military Affairs, Carmen Cox; Installer of Officers, Judge Vic Saradarian; Public Relations, Jerry Esparza; Secretary, Cindy Cortez; Treasurer, Juan Palos.

Inland Empire Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Greater Riverside Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

L to R - Alfred Enciso, director; Victor Campos, director; Hector Martinez, secretary; Ray Gonzalez, vice-president; John Olivas, president; Mario Porras,tresurer; John Rodriquez, director; Maurice Calderon, director, not in picture, Rita Olivas, director.

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LtoR (rear) Jesse Vargas, director; Gilbert Carbajal, past president; emusmsn Juan Santos, treasurer; Dave Pekarek, director,;Ray Carbajal, direc­ (909) 889-0881 tor; Frank Guzman, director; (Front) Leo Carillo, vice president; Rist federal Savings „„„„ Andres Soto, president; Gabriela Fiores, secretary; Irma Fiores, andLoan Association of San Bemaidino FDIC director; Robert Lopez Barron, director; Marion Ruiz, director. In background, Enrique Martinez, master of ceremonies.

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CHAPEL Left to Right - Tito Zamalloa, Jr., Bill Garcia, Charles Toole, Debi Where employees care... Talavera, Ed Tessier, Raul Avila, Dennis Watson, Ricardo, Fonseca, 738 East Highland, San Bernardino (909) 882-1288 *1275 N. LaCadena, Colton (909) 825-0570 Luis Rojas, Delia Segovia, German Barrero, Jaime Jinesta \...... A'-r" , Hispanic Interest Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, February 22,1995

Hispanic News ANNUAL HEAD START STATE PRE­ S.B. Parks & Recreation Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Community Ser­ 1995 Directory SCHOOL PARENT CONFERENCE vices Department recog­ nizes outstanding voiiin- On Wednesday, March 8, 1995, tives to domestic violence, and self- ^ |niand Empire Hispanic the Head Start-State Preschool Policy esteem. The conference will recog- teers with awards council will sponsor a parent planned and parent participation con­ ■piay in the areas of physical The San Bernardino City Parks, Coachella Valley ference, titled “Blossoming and development, cognitive development Recreation and Community Services Mexican-American Growing for a Better Temorrow ... and self- development for their chil- Department held its Annual Volunteer Chamber of Commerce Uniting Families and Communities.” xlren. Awards Ceremony at the Sturges Audi­ 1 -Hawkeye Park This year’s conference will be held Dr. Peter Alsop, lecturer, humor­ torium to honor outstanding volunteers 69-844 Highway 111, Ste B from 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. in the ist and award winning singer/ from nutrition centers, community’cen- Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 Riverside Convention Center at songwriter, will be the keynote ters and teen centers throughout the Joe Velasquez (619) 321-2193 Raincross Square, 3443 Orange Street, speaker. City of San Bernardino. Riverside. Corona Hispanic This conference will offer workshops, Registration is free to conference and training in a variety of areas includ­ Chamber of Commerce attendees. More information on the ing AIDS awareness. Price Parenting, 512 So. Howard Street program can be obtained through Don styles of communication, gangs and Corona, CA 91719 Williams, Program Development crime, understanding children with Ev M^a (909) 734-8790 Specialist, Riverside County Office Attention Deficit Disorder, altema- of Education, (909)369-6371. Fontana Hispanic U.S. Businesses in Border States Most Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 3944 Likeiy to Suffer from Peso Devaiuation Fontana, CA 92335 Claremont, California.-, U.S. States that benefited most form the North American Free Trade Picture above is Juanita Carbajal, Juan Guzman (909) 829-1777 Agreement (NAFTA) are the most likely to suffer the impact of the recent Mexican Peso devaluation, according to the Tomas Rivera Center (TRC). The Center recently released a thorough nominated as the outstanding vol­ assessment of the repercussions that the Peso devaluation is likely to have in the United States and unteer at the Downtown Senior Greater Moreno Hispanic Mexico. Center. Chamber of Commerce Negative Impact in the U.S,: Decrease in U.S. Exports to Mexico. P.O Box 8274 Possible Cutbacks in Production and Employment in U.S. Border States. Moreno Valley, CA 92552-8274 Possible Increase in the Rate of Undocumented Immigration. Pete Servantes (909) 656-0163 U.S. Investors-may be Subject to Currency Controls on their Investments. Possible Budgetary Impact on U.S. Tax Payers due to Increased Immigration from Greater Riverside Hispanic Mexico. . Negative impact in Mpxicor •#— Chanriber of Qommerce Decline in Mexican Workers’ Purchasing Power. P.O. Box 5872 Higher Import Prices. - C Riverside, CA 92501 Inflation. . ‘ _ 7 ^7.. _ ^ ^ Exorbitant Interest Rates. . "s * i’* Andres Soto (782-3222 Erosion of Real Earnings. " ' Possible Layoffs and Job Loss.' , . Pictured above is Joseph Aldama High Desert Hispanic ' Possible Shut Down of Production at Firms. receiving an award as outstand­ Chamber of Commerce Increase in Rural Poverty, and Income Disparity. ■, Manufacturing Firms Cease to Invest to Increase Productivity. ing employed volunteer at the 11671 Locust Lane However, according to TRC’ s assessment, the recent adjustment in the value of the Mexican Ruben Campos Center. Apple Valley, CA 92308 currency could very well have positive effects in both countries^ Some of these are: Marcelino (Chico) Garza Positive Impact in the U.S., (619)240-2337 Decreased Cost of Parts Manufactured in Mexico. Decreased Cost of Assembling U.S. Goods in Mexico. Lower Cost of Intermediate Goods Used for Final Assembly in the U.S. Inland Empire Hispanic Increase in U.S. Capital Goods Exported to Mexico. Chamber of Commerce Continued Exports of U.S. Equipment, Technology and Manufacturing know-how tO; Mexico. P.O. Box 7300 Positive Impact in Mexico: San Bernardino CA 92411 Low Cost Competitive Advantage of Mexican Exports. John Oliva (909) 884-4186 Increase in Level of Mexican Exports. • Attraction of More Long Term Foreign Direct Investment, Increased Stability due to Long Term Investment, Perris Valley Hispanic The gravity of Mexico’s financial crisis lead to an intense debate in Washington regarding the role Chamber of Commerce the U.S. should play in assisting its southern neighbor. The outcome was a combined loan guarantee Pictured above is Ernest Vasquez P.O. Box 516 package to Mexico for 50 billion dollars from the U.S., the International Monetary Fund and the accepting an award for an out­ Perris, CA 92570 Bank of International Settlement. “In the new world economy, the U.S. and Mexico are linked much closer than ever before,” stated Dr.Harry Pachon, President of the Tomas Rivera Center. “No matter standing employed volunteer at Josie Guzman (909) 940-4440 how the U.S. chooses to respond to conditions in Mexico, there will be repercussions in the the Ruby Hernandez Center. southwest for years to come,” he added. Pomona Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce California Civil Rights Initiative - From page 1 P.O. Box 2532 five Analyst and Director of Finance on gender could free up $120 million an­ ^Pomona, CA 91769-3532 fiscal impact on state and local govern­ nually for use in other public school and Francisco Espinoza (909) 469-5894 ments; "Elimination of affirmative ac­ community college programs.” tion programs could result in savings to Community leaders involved in the United Hispanic agencies totalling tens of millions of campaign against Proposition 187 have Chamber of Commerce dollars annually. Elimination of stu­ said that the forthcoming election *in 1511 W. Holt Avenue ^ dent assistance programs could results 1996 will be the greatest challenge fac­ Ontario, CA 91762 in additional savings to higher educa­ ing the people of color. "Every effort German Barrero,(909) 986-2424 tion of about $50 million annually based will be made to unite and organize into Jaime Vasquez receiving an on race, ethnicity or gender. Elimina­ a political force in California to combat award for outstanding direct ser­ Support Your Hispanic tion of voluntary school segregation this racist initiative," was stated by a vice volunteer at the Rudy group of political leaders at a'^ecent Chamber of Commerce programs and other student-assisted Hernandez Center. programs based on race, ethnicity or organization meeting. Education' Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, February 22,1995

Urban League Explores Una Invitacion Para Aprender ESL "Neighborhood Schools", Busing and Integration By Leonard A. Goymerac with citizenship services. This combi­ In its February "open-to commu­ These decisions confronted the prob­ La Senora Cherry Bordelon, la nation now prepares adults to take the nity" meeting, the Riverside Urban lems of the day and there are those who directora del Redlands Adult School, INS, Immigration and Naturalization League is seeking opinions and sugges­ believe those struggles have made a expresa felicidades y una invitacion y Service test for citizenship. Adults will tions about the schools and how they contribution to better schools and bet­ participacion para aprender ingles. get help in filling out the forms neces­ are serving our families and preparing ter neighborhoods. Mrs. Bordelon pointed out that un­ sary for citizen application. Mrs. our youth for the future. It is to review these issues and ex­ der the original IRCA, Immigration Bordelon assures everyone "do not be The community demand for "Neigh­ plore the implications of "Neighbor­ Reform and Control Act of 1986, afraid to come, we are here to help borhood Schools" is particularly a topic hood Schools", as well as other school Redlands Adult School served over people become citizens." to be explored. While some feel that issues, that the Greater Riverside Area 2,000 English as a Second Language Es mas facil. Classes are open en­ establishing a policy for neighborhood Urban League is dedicating its Febru­ (ESL) students, and who became legal trance, which means you may start any­ schools is really turning the clock back ary Brainstorming Session. residents within the United States. That time. There are plenty of different days more than thirty years and the schools This month's Brainstorming session program ended over two, years ago. ■ and class times. Morning classes begin will lose much of what has been gained; is scheduled for Saturday morning* However, many of those people have at 9:00 am - 12 noon, afternoon classes others feel that changing this policy and February 25 (from 8:30 am to 10:3(^ now lived in the United States for five from 1:00 -4:00pm, and evening classes practice for integration is a necessary am) at the Park ^venue^ Missionary^ years and are now ready to take INS test from 6:00 pm - 9:0dpm. leap into the future. Baptist thurcfi,6'Rf^in Luthert to become naturalized citizens. Call the Redlands Adult School to­ Yet, it was thirty years ago, and King Blvd., Riverside. The public ist New federal grant money has been day. Call3jl7-5315 en ingles o espanol another generation, that the leadership welcome. Deadline date for reserva-- made available to offer ESL classes for more information. of Riverside Unified School District tions is February 23, at 5:00 pm. Call was proud to be among the national (909) 682-2766, ask for Vee or FAX leaders to face the question of "ghetto (909) 682-2766. Mexican Progressive Society of Fontana schools". to hoid Dinner Dance Fundraiser Mar. 12 Free Job Training for Management Positions offered The Sociedad Progresista Mexicana from 3:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. to the Lodge #60 (Mexican Progressive Soci­ music of the LOS TIBURONES Riverside County Office of Educa­ off from an industry, such as aerospace, ety) of Fontana will hold a fund-raiser Orquestra. tion is offering three months of free job military, financing or construction. anniversary dinner-dance on Sunday, Fontana Lodge #60 is a nonprofit training for management positions in March, 12, 1995 at the Fontana Elks fraternal organization dedicated to edu­ school business administration and re­ The training is provided under Title Lodge located at 1540 W., Rialto Ave. cation by providing scholarships to lated areas, such as school purchasing, III Federal Funds in association with in Rialto. Fontana High School graduates. At least maintenance and operations, transpor­ the Riverside County Private Industry Dinner will be served from 1:00 P.M. two scholarships are awarded each year. tation and data processing. To qualify, Council. For further information, call to 3:00 P.M. with dancing following The public is cordially invited. you must have a minimum of a (909) 369-6324, and ask for Debby bachelor's degree and have been laid Schmidt of Maureen'Whittakeff ‘ * Porras Joins County Schoois - From page 3 THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL AND cellent managerial and communications a member of the American Society of THE I5TH DISTRICT CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS skills will allow him to work positively Appraisers, International Association with the staff and governing boards of of Assessors, Knights of Columbus and SPONSORS school districts in the county as he former board rnember of San Bernar­ THE 1995 dispatches his duties.” dino Neighborhood Housing Services. Porras will be part of a team that "Chico” Porras and his wife, Linda, FAIR HOUSING POSTER CONTEST provides both advisory services on all reside in Fontana with sons, David, 27 • THE CONTEST IS OPEN TO ALL PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND PAROCHIAL business related matters as well as moni­ and Chris, 23. STUDENTS IN GRADES K-3, 4-6, 7-9 AND SPECIAL EDUCATION STU­ toring the financial condition of school Porras has been endorsed for Asses­ DENTS. districts to assure the continued fiscal sor by current Assessor Gordon Young. • POSTER MUST MEASURE APPROX. 18" X 24" ON POSTER BOARD OR solvency. He will also have responsi­ SIMILAR MATERIAL. MATERIALS USED MAY CONSIST OF: MAGIC MARKERS, COLORED PENCILS, CRAYONS, PAINT OR CONSTRUCTION bilities associated with a variety of state - From p 1 PAPER. reports and special projects deemed Arakaki • CONTESTANTS MUST INCLUDE THEIR NAME, GRADE, SCHOOL AND appropriate as the needs of school dis­ League and International Association HOME ADDRESS OF STUDENT. tricts change. of Personnel in Employment Security. Porras has a 25 year career in active In an interview with the Hispanic The theme for the contest is: 6 uoY ;!w and reserve duty with the Air Force and News, Arakaki stated, “I am very "FAIR HOUSING, THE KEY TO OPPORTUNITIES." will retire in February, 1994. He is the pleased to have an opportunity to work ALL POSTERS MUST CONTAIN WORDING AND IMAGERY THAT recipient of various commendations in the San Bernardino School District. CONVEY THE THEME AND FAIR HOUSING LOGO and medals including recognition for I will endeavor to administer the affir­ DEADLINE FOR POSTER ENTRY IS MARCH 17,1995 his participation and support in the mative actions policies and procedures Desert Storm/Shield operations. in a fair and equitable manner. My Porras earned an AA from Stui Ber­ initial intention is to know the city, PRIZES nardino Valley College, a BA and MA develop a liaison with the community I St Place $250.00 Savings Bond from Cal-State, San Bernardino. He is and school district personnel tind es­ 2nd Place $100.00 Savings Bond tablish a meaningful working relation­ 3rd Place $75.00 Savings Bond ship.” Posters selected as winners will become the property of The Fair Housing Council When you want Arakaki is the mother of twin daugh­ ters, Amber and Tristen. The family ALL COUNTY SCHOOLS ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE, to reach the lives in Colton. PLEASE CALL THE FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL OFFICE Hispanic FOR MORE DETAILS Community AT (909) 884-8056 Advertise in the Support Our Inland Empire Public Schools Hispanic News EQUAL HOUSING ■‘-'T't’tBt? OPPORTUNITY Opportunities 7 Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, February 22,1995

Inland Empire Latino Lawyers Association, Inc. ZONTA CLUB OF RIVERSIDE HOLDS is seeking a candidates for the position of Executive Director ITS 45TH ANNUAL, RUMMAGE SALE Qualifications: Bachelor Degree or equivalent. Knowledge of Legal Service Programs including program development, management, THE 45TH ZONTA RUMMAGE SALE WILL BE HELD 3-2-95 and funding sources. Familiarity with the judicial system and a THROUGH 3-4-95 AT THE OLD MCMAHON’S FURNITURE general understanding of legal procedures. Knowledge and experi­ STORE AT 3480 UNIVERSITY ON THE CORNER OF ence in working with people of diverse backgrounds. Must have UNIVERSITY AVENUE AND LEMON STREET IN RIVERSIDE. excellent oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of statis­ THE SALE OPENS AT 9:00AM DAILY AND CLOSES AT tical methods is essential. Bilingual in Spanish is preferred. Excellent 7:OOPM ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY AND 12 NOON ON typing and computer literacy skills necessary. SATURDAY. ALTHOUGH THIS IS A NEW LOCATION, ONCE Salary: $1,900 - $2,400 per month plus benefits. Salary based on AGAIN THERE WILL BE BARGAINS GALORE IN CHINA, experience. CLOTHING, TOYS, HARDWARE, FURNITURE, ETC. Resume Filing: The resume filing period begins February 1,1995, THE ZONTA CLUB OF RIVERSIDE IS CELEBRATING 65 YEARS and the deadline for receipt of resumes is March 31,1995. Send resumes and letter of interest to: OF SERVICE IN THE COMMUNITY. PROCEEDS FROM THE Luis Aguilar, Chairperson, Board of Directors, SALE HELP FUND LOCAL SERVICE PROJECTS, SCHOLAR­ Iniand Empire Latino Lawyers Association, Inc. SHIPS, AND MANY OTHER COMMUNITY SUPPORT ORGANIZA­ 2060 University Ave., Suite 113 TIONS. Riverside, CA 92507 lELLA is and Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disatjiiities are encouraged to apply. Request for Qualified M/W/DVBE Sub-Contractors & Suppliers.

To provide steel,plastic,nuts & bolts and other materials and goods CITY OF REDLANDS used in the production of exercise equipment. Also require packaging WATER QUALITY CONTROL OFFICER and/or transportation for the Inland Empire. Salary: $2547-3073/mo. + 7%.PERS.paid. Requirements: Equiv. to an A.A.deqree If interested, contact Kevin Einck, w/Coursework in chemistry, bacteriological sciences or related field; 2 yrs. exp. perf. FLEX PERFORMANCE SYSTEMS INC. chemical or bacteriological tests in a lab.; poss. of or ability to obtain a Grade 11 Water Treatment 0p.Cert.,a Grade II Water Distribution Op. Cert. & a Backflow Device 1915 E. Elise Circle, Corona CA 91719, (909) 735-7555 Tester Cert. City App. req. Apply by, 4:00. p.m. 3-9-95 at: Personnel Office, 35 Cajon St.,#30.. EOE NO PIERDA TIEMPO O DINERO. (VENTA), CASAS REPOSEIDAS DE GOVIERNO, MINIMO The San Bernardino International Airport Authority DINERO DE ENGANCHE, 2%; O MENOS. EL GOVIERNO LE is rebidding project SBDPF 94-1.3 for Shoulder Grading at the AYUDA CON EL RESTO. NO PIERDA LA OPORTUNIDAD, SBD. This project was originally advertised on January 5,6,7,8 LLAME INMEDIATAMENTE AL (909) 274-8022 / 274-0419. and 11,1995, and bids received February 8,1995. This project consists of grading and stabilizing the shoulders of the runway CALIFICACION GRATIS!! and taxiway system of the Airport in compliance with FAA LLAME (909) 782-3313 regulations. Packages of the contract documents will be for­ warded upon request. Contact DMJM at (909) 889-3466, AL'S PROFESSIONAL PAINTING Career Minded referencing contract number SBDPF 94-1.3. Interior & Exterior Cabinet refinishing,staining, varnishing, Bilingual Mortgage Specialist. / drywall repair, paint acoustic Needed in San Bernardino Area. ceilings. References Available. For more information call: FreeJobTraining FOR RENT Mr. Jerry Miller Job corps is taking applications for Lie. #627983 Bus. (909) 883-5221 Very nice 2 & 3 B/R Townhouses, Pager Voice Mail (909) 876-2217 (909) 8890-0881 spring enrollment! If you are between Clean, quiet, pool, carport. the ages of 16 - 24 and are in need of free Reasonable rent & deposit. job training, call today. We offer over Deposit may be paid in 2 payments. 120 career choices and can even help North end of San Bernardino GET RESULTS FAST with an HispanicNewsClasslf'ied Ad with college. You'll also receive free Call Elena (909) 888-4255 8 lines only $7 - Call today for our next issue, (909) 381-6259 housing, meals, medical and dental care, and a savings account. So call (909) <§>

BARTER(The Personal EXCHANGE Touch) Additional Business through Bartering Why lay oi4 your hard earned cash (or your business expenses when you can be bartering and paying for them with the additional business we send you? Conserve your cash outlay and reduce your overhead by bartering with Barter members for your business, personal, family needs and expenses. When you pay $2CX) cash outlay out of your pocket for mechanical, printing, legal, medical, office/shop maintenance, tv/appliances, etc., etc., you could have conserved that hard earned cash and paid (or those ongoing expenses with the business/credits you have earned and accumulated! ..... Additional Business paid for through bartering. Using your WHOLESALE, buying power, your cost (barter credits equivah M to cash dollars) you are purchasing at the regular price, however actual cost out-of-poch t is your (WHOLESALE COST). PLUS YOU STILL HAVE THAT $200 HARD EARNED CASH ^ f YOUR POCKET. Now doesn't that sound great? INTERESTED? SIGNED-UP MEMBERSHIP COUNT NOfV OVER 4: 0 Founded & Lxjcally Owned by Family for Over 9 Years (909) 881-6131 & 6132 • FAX (909) 881-6133 Ask for .Toseph, .Tulle. Marvann or Tonv 8 Hispanic interest Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, February 22,1995 ON THE The Healthy Way to Eat jAyude Sus Ninos!

By Leonard A. Goymerac all too well that it takes a lot of The ^St^yTTasting Chicken jPuede ayudar a sus hijos a leer y workouts (Homework) at the local track escribir! Yes, You can help your Buy1 to get in shape. jumi poiio children with reading and writing. Whole Chicken Knowing how to read and write is the foundation for education. ... the dropout rate for His- Get1 panics remains relatively Do we expect too much of teachers X-Lge. Side Order high at28percent, compared and our schools? The answer would to 8 percent for whites and ‘‘buy one, get one"! be yes if parents do not support their FREE! children at home. We must remember, 14 percent for blacks. FREEBuy any Combination Dinner, * when a teacher has 25 or 30 students, #1-7, Irotn the menu and I we all take for granted that Juanito or to get in shape. receive another Combination ■ At the Center for Education Statis­ Dinner of equal or lesser value I Maria learn at the same pace as FREE! Valid alter 4 p.m., any ■ others. We must acknowledge that tics, U.S. Department of Education day. Not valid on holidays, for I banquets, or with any other I when it comes to learning, all reveals: “The dropout rate among 16 to offers. Must present coupon ■ 24 year olds has fallen over the past 20 when ordering. One coupon I children are like a sponge. School per offe^Ei^iires 3-i2-9S| Nol viU tor1 Wwh citortng OildMR or porty S7,80 oRlin Ind. • MiyTorlfln no( taA 8 oortoinitfilu wiA children can, like a sponge, soak up years. Having fallen more for Blacks inyotoiroBtrt*2ardi«ip«ra*tan»r Expim 2/28/95 learning a little faster than others. than for Whites, the difference in drop­ . NOT JUST GREAT 1256 W. 5th Street 3553 E. Highland Ave. I MEXKiAN food (at ML Vernon) (Highland & Palm) | The same idea holds with runners. out rates has narrowed. However, the FRESH FISH • PASTAS • & MOREI San Bernardino Highland [ Why can some people run a 10 dropout rate for Hispanics remains rela­ 686-5860 kilometer race and win, with many tively high at 28 percent, corhpared to Riverside Plaza 188^^9^ ^64;W81j others in hot pursuit? And yet, many 8 percent for whites and 14 percent for will cross the finish line by complet­ blacks. EDITORIAL: From page 2 ing the course. A few will never finish. What it all means is this. When So as we hear the debate over Affir­ Perhaps they were not well prepared. running the race for education, 28 WANTED mative Action, we should think wisely What is obvious is the fact that we percent of Hispanics will not even and compassionately. Affirmative Ac­ all can’t be first, but we can finish or cross the finish line! j Ayude Y Aconseje tion is still needed to correct the current complete the race! Everyone knows Sus Ninos! ADULTS effects of past discrimination. It is not a that anyone who prepares for distance “PLAY FOR FUN” game of who is to blame. It is a running must get in training, and more challenge of morale responsibility^for all Easy often thannot, has a professional trainer Stay in School of us. We cannot afford to fall prey to Beginners Organ any political or self interest group who who knows and teaches his student the Be all you can be! * No Musical Background uses our differences to make us hate, who proper way to run. The coach knows * No Instrument Needed uses our fear to divide us or who uses our sense of patriotism to alienate us from * FREE LESSONS others who yearn to join us. Your Cellular Phone For more information Mel Albiso call (909) 825-6089 Is Only As Good As Your Mel Albiso was recently appointed Director of Classified Personnel Services in the San Bernardino (909) 793-6755 City Unified School District. He previously held the Cellular Service position of Affirmative Action Officer for the District. 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