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NATIONWIDE LATINO VOTE '96 CONFERENCES JUNE 7-9.1996: Rodriguez and Millet,Congressional Medal LOS ANGELES AND SAN ANTONIO WILL of Honor Recipients, to speak in San Ber HOSTTHOUSANDS OF DELEGATES; HIS nardino Memorial Day Ceremony, May 27 TORIC NATIONAL RALLY WILL “LINK” Colonel Joseph “Chuck” Rodriguez PARTICIPANTS FROM COAST TO COAST and Colonel Lewis Lee Millett, [Los Angeles, Calif.] — South and ‘get-out-the-vote’ drive sponsored Congressional Medal of Honor recipi west Voter Registration Education by Latino Vote USA - a national ents, will be keynote speakers at Me Project (SVREP) has announced a coalition currently conducting drives morial Day services on Monday, May nationwide Latino vote conference to in 20 states.” 27th at 1:00 PM, sponsored by the be held Friday-Sunday, June 7-9, FRIDAY, JUNE 7,1996 Mountain View Mortuary and Cem 1996 in Los Angeles, Calif, and San SVREP/Los Angeles will host a etery, 570 East Highland Avenue, San Antonio, Texas. The three-day confer 6:00 p.m. reception, followed by a 7:00 Bernardino, VFW Post 1744, San Ber- ences will be attended by thousands of D.m. dinner at the Biltmore Hotel riardino and VFW Post 6476, Colton delegates from throughout the U.S. (506 S. Grand AvSiuetn 'downtoWh participating in the services'arlnouhced southwestern states, highlighted by a Los Angeles). Dinner mistresses of Tony Bocanegra, event coordinator. historic, first-ever National Latino ceremonies are noted actresses Jenny The program will include Monsi Voter Power Rally, linked “live” via Gago and Constance Marie (both fea gnor Adolpho Chavez, chaplain, Jerry satellite from coast to coast and broad tured in Gregory Nava’s popular 1995 Pettis Memorial Veterans Hospital, cast simultaneously in Los Angeles, film My Family/ Mi familia). who will deliver the invocation. San Antonio and New York City. SVREP/San Antonio will host a 6:00 Congressman George Brown and Col. Joseph "Chuck" Rodriguez “This exhibition of national Latino pin reception and 7:00 pin dinner at Assemblyman Joe Baca, who are also U.S. Army (Retired) unity will climax SVREP conferences the Marriott Hotel (101 Bowie Street). scheduled speakers. Congressional Medal of Honor ipLos Angeles and San Antonio,” Actor Jesse Borrego will be the master Added attraction will be the Martin recipient to speak at Memorial Day Ceremonies stated SVREP President Antonio of ceremonies. Luther King Middle School band. The in San Bernardino Gonzalez. “The simultaneous rallies in SATURDAY, JUNE 8,1996 band was recently invited to play at Los Angeles, San Antonio and New Prominent elected officials, labor Disneyland and has competed in nu 21,1951. Colonel Rodriguez and his York City will draw national attention and community leaders are, featured in merous middle/high school band tour wife. Rose, currently reside in El Paso, to the growing importance and power discussions covering issues which naments. Texas. of the Latino vote. This is the final Rodriguez, bom and raised in San Colonel Millet (Photo not available) Continued on back page stage of a massive voter registration Bernardino, entered the Army in Octo has a long and distinguished military ber, 1950, after graduating from San career. In World War II, he was awarded The Hispanic Bookcase Invites the Bernardino Valley College. the Silver Star, Bronze Medals and Seven months after arriving in Ko Purple Heart and received a battlefield Public to Meet Author Rudy Acuna rea, Rodriguez, then assistant squad commission as second lieutenant. leader, and his squad were engaged in Millet was awarded the Congres an This is the long-awaited next book by the author of Occupied attack against fanatical hostile sional Medal of Honor for his actions forces occupying well-fortified posi America: A History of Chicanos, the United States, biggest selling book beyond the call of duty during the Ko tions. on Mexican-American history. Rodolfo Acuna pioneered the establish The squad was halted by a rean War. In leading his company barrage of automatic weapons and ment of Chicano studies at American universities, and has most recently against a strongly held enemy position, small fire and grenades being rolled made headlines with the success of his landmark suit against the his first platoon was pinned down by down the hill. Rodriguez ran 60yards University of California, small arms, automotive and anti tank up the slope and attacked the fortifica Rodolfo Acuna’s new work. Anything But Mexican, describes fire. Ordering the two platoons forward, tions, which resulted in the destruction in depth the realities facing Chicanos in contemporary Los Angeles: he placed himself at the head of the their history, changing demographics, politics and politicians, economic of a foxhole and silencing an automo attack and with fixed bayonets, as tive issues and labor culture, institutions like the Catholic Church, gangs and weapon emplacement with gre saulted the fire-swept hill. Millet bayo gang violence, police abuse, community struggles, and above all the recent nades. Continuing, he destroyed two neted two enemy soldiers, continued right-wing attacks on immigrants. Using vivid accounts from his years additional foxholes with grenades and throwing grenades, clubbing and bayo as an activist and frequent Los Angeles Times contributor, Acuna makes arriving at the peak, destroying a gun neting, the enemy, lead and encouraged clear why it’s good to be “anything but Mexican” in L.A. emplacement, annihilating its crew. The his men to continue the fight forward Acuna will make a personal appearance at the Hispanic Bookcase at 7:00 totaFenemy dead numbered 15. despite vicious hand to hand combat P.M. on Friday May 17 at 22485 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, CA 92313, For his heroic actions. President and victoriously won the battle. He was Telephone (909) 825-4894. (See Anything but Mexican on page 5) Truman awarded Rodriguez the Con Continued on back page gressional Medal of Honor on May See Memorial Day 2______Cohninient^iry Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, May 15,1996
The IE. Hispanic News commissioned Julio Martinez, a veterans advocate, to write a special memorial poem on the lat e-Cesar Chavez for the Memorial Day publication. The lEHN has a strong Guest Editorial belief that Cesar Chavezfought hard for the human rights offield laborers in many non-combatant campaigns. He, in fact, gaie his life for the betterment of every worker regardless of background. Prop 187 and the Federal Fall-Out CESAR CHA VEZ: H!S DESTINY BY JULIO Y. MARTINEZ Reprinted with permission from Latino Health News, April, 1996, Latino Coalition fora Healthy California, 1535 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94103 ONLY "QOD" AND LA VIRGIN DE GUADALUPE, KNEW HIS DESTINY FROM HIS HUMBLE BEGINNING WHEN HE SAWTHE DEPLORABLE WORKING As we go to press, we are faced with a dual onslaught on immigrants CONDITIONS OF HIS CAMPESINOS, IN THE AGRICULTURAL FIELDS in California. At the State level, we have the continuing saga of Prop 187. OF CALIFORNIA. HE LED THEM OUT TO IMPROVE THEIR WAGES AND LIFE STYLES, THIS WAS HIS DESTINY. On March 3 1, the State will petition the court to allow their proposed regulations for the elimination of prenatal care and long term care for HE MARCHED ALONG THE MANY ROADS OF CALIFORNIA, ALL THE WAY undocumented residents to be released for public comment. The State is TO SACRAMENTO, WITH HIS THOUSANDS OF CAMPESINOS FOLLOWING arguing that because these programs serve only undocumented immigrants, are THIS WAS HIS DESTINY. • 100 percent State-funded and ineligible for federal funding, and can use HE MET WITH HEADS OF STATE, ALWAYS PLEADING FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, WORKING TIRELESSLY FOR HIS BELOVED CAMPESINOS. INS for applicant legal status determination, they should be , excluded, froipj THIS WAS HIS DESTINY. the prohibition of the injunction. The State cannot implement the denial of prenatal care and long term care under Prop 187 until a further order of the HIS SACRIFICIAL FAST, CAUSED OUR NATION TO EXAMINE OUR court. According toMALDEF, no State-funded program will be free from CONSCIENCE, TO REALLY BECOME AWARE OF THE PLIGHT OF HIS CAMPESINOS, BY THE the prohibition of the injunction until a full trial on all claims against Prop 1^ GIANT AGRIBUSINESS OF CALIFORNIA, BUT HE WAS THEIR LEADER AND takes place. IT WAS DECREED, THIS WAS HIS DESTINY. Other services that the State regards as meeting the above criteria for barring services include: Medi-Cal Dialysis-Only Program, Expanded Access WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIS BANNER, EMBLAZONED WITH THE BLACK EAGLE, to Primary Care Program, Breast Cancer Early Detection Program, California WHICH WAS THE SYMBOL OF HIS " UNITED FARM WORKERS UNION" Children Services, Child Health and Disability Prevention Program, AIDS ALONGSIDE. Drug Assistance Program, abortion services, minor consent services, child/ A STANDARD WITH A BEAUTIFUL ICON OF LA VIRGIN DE GUADALUPE, AND welfare services, and adult protective services. Again, these services will BESIDE HER ICON, THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND continue in their current state until after atrial. LEADING THE MULTITUDE OF CAMPESINOS AND CAMPESINAS, WAS/ CESAR CHAVEZ. THIS WAS HIS DESTINY. At the Federal level. Congress is considering wholesale changes to the immigration and welfare systems. The House adopted a bill last Thursday IT IS OFTEN SAID THAT A MAN IS MEASURED BY WHAT HE CONTRIBUTES which in many respects parallels Prop 187 by imposing punitive measures TO OUR GREAT SOCIETY, CESAR CHAVEZ, LEFT AN INDELIBLE MARK, BY that would deny essential services such as public healthcare and public HIS CONSTANT STRUGGLES AND DETERMINATION AS HE DEALT WITH FARMER CONGLOMERATES IN CALIFORNIA, BUT ALWAYS ON HIS MIND schooling to the undocumented. In addition, the bars for legal immigrants WERE HIS CAMPESINOS, CAMPESINAS, THEIR CHILDREN, AND THE to many non-cash services, including Medicaid, would be stiffened. Efforts WORKING MEN OF OUR NATION, BUT THIS WAS HIS DESTINY. to amend the bill in the House with humane exceptions for those over 75 years,' children and the disabled were to no avail. AND WHEN HE FINALLY REACHED HIS GOALS, SET BY HIM AND FOR HIS - -r- In the Senate, S. 269 has been approved by the Judiciary Committee. CAMPESINOS WITH HIS FARM WORKERS UNION, HE SAW IT ALL COME TOGETHER, BUT THIS WAS HIS DESTINY. S. 269 would bar immigrants’ access to health and social services and HE THEN MADE A PILGRIMAGE TO PAY HOMAGE TO LA VIRGIN DE curtail legal immigration. Unfortunately, we must report that Senator GUADALUPE, Feinstein has been an active opponent to many of the amendments which AND KNEELING BY HER ALTAR, THANKED HER FOR HIS VICTORY, would have ameliorated S. 269. These amendments included exemptions THIS WAS HIS DESTINY ^ ^copyright pending. in deeming for the disabled and immigrants unable to locate or rely upon their sponsors. One particular victory in the Senate was an amendment for $120 million for prenatal care to undocumented women who have been here three or more years. It is reported that Californian Arnoldo Torres was instrumental in having the amendment enacted. Action by the Senate is Inland Empire Cesar Chavez expected the week of April 15. 'Jfc Hispanic News was small in Burdensome verification requirements on schools, emergency rooms, hospitals, homeless shelters, churches and other social providers divert resources The Inland Empire Hispanic stature but big from services, and increase bureaucratic costs and the likelihood of News is owned and operated by discrimination. Denying undocumented immigrants all Federal, State tind local the Hispanic Communication in services has enormous fiscal and public health consequences; what’s saved and Development Corporation. accomplishments. in denying preventive care will be paid for in emergency care and treatment of citizens with increased rates of communicable diseases. Publisher Graciano Gomez Copy Editor Jack Fitzgerald Office Manager Trini Gomez Design/Layout Jaclyn Ink Jim's Heating & Air Conditioning MAPA Fundraiser Photographer Tom Ballesteros Saies and Service Writers Leonard Goymerac The Mexican-American Political Pauline Jaramillo Most Makes and Modeis Denise Bell Association, Fontana chapter,is invit Work Guaranteed ing the public to a Student Advocacy Marketing Larry Gomez Honest, Christian Service Fundraiser“LEAVING NO CHILD Circulation R. 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INLAND EMPIRE HISPANIC NEWS i996 l\^OTI^^R Of^ ^HE YEAR: COLTON STUDENT NAMED CANDIDATE IN PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM 92 Years Young and Still Go Richard M. Mendoza, son of Au rora and David Mendoza and a graduat ing Strong "Nicha" Ochoa- ing senior at Colton High School, was named one of approximately 2,600 can Navarro is Mother of the Year didates in the 1996 Presidential Schol ars Program. The Inland Empire Hispanic News until he passed away on December 3, The candidates were selected from has selected Dionicia Ochoa Navarro 1974. The Navarros were married for more than 2.5 million student expected of Victorville, California, as the 1996 55 years! to graduate from U.S. high schools in Mother of the Year. The following There are 22 grandchildren, 40 great- 1996. article is her life story. grand children and 18 great-great grand Now in its 33rd year, the Presiden children! tial Scholars Program is one of the Dionicia “Nicha” Ochoa was bom The City of Victorville honored Mrs. highest honors bestowed upon gradu on April 8th, 1904 in El Paso, Texas. Navarro on her 90th birthday and one of ating high school seniors. Scholars are She was baptized in Cuidad Juarez, its oldest city residents. selected on the basis of superior aca Mexico, due to a practice (or tradition) The Inland Empire Hispanic News demic and artistic achievements, lead- of Mexican-Americans to be baptized congratulates Mrs. Dionicia Ochoa e?Siip qualities, strong character, and on Mexican soil. Navarro on living a full and prosperous involvement in community and school In January 18,1918, Dionicia Ochoa life and wish her a continued healthy activities. Richard M. Mendoza married Jesus Borrego Navarro in future. Deming,, New Mexico. In 1927, the Three Colton High Students in National Speech Tourney family moved to Victorville. Mr. Borrego was employed as a ranch hand Three Colton High students will rep ern California District Championships by the Kemper Campbell Ranch. resent their school this summer at a at State University, San Bernardino The Navarro’s were blessed with nationwide speech tournament in North April 13. The event featured about 300 eight children: Herminia Pena, Carolina after qualifying at a regional students from San Bernardino, River Dominga Bernal (deceased), Jennie competition this month. side, San Diego and Imperial counties. Zapata, David Navarro, Lydia Lugo, Junior Jeff Patrick and seniors Malik and Mendoza qualified the Ralph Navarro, Robert Navarro and Kamran Malik and Richard Mendoza following weekend during the Student Joe Navarro. will compete at the National Forensics Congress portion of the District Cham Throughout her life, Mrs. Navarro League speech finals in Fayetteville pionships at San Dieguito High School has been a homemaker and has tradi June 23-28. in Encinitas. The pair each placed first tionally been dedicated to her husband, Patrick qualified for the finals by for their speeches. children and has lead a very religious capturing first place for his extempora '• To qualify for nationals, students life, aceording to heFdaughte^Tjydiai;-> neous speech about foreign affairs at had to earn first or second place in the Each of the sons have worked at the the National Forensics League South regional tournament. local Portland Cement Company. The daughters have followed in Mrs. Muscoy School Joins Peacebuilders Program Navarro’s footsteps and have also dedi Marta Brown, wife of Con cated their lives in making homes for gressman George Brown, gives their husbands and children. Marcus Jaramiiio, Muscoy Ei- In 1956, Mr. Navarro was forced to ementary Schooi student coun- retire as a result of Parkinson’s Dis ^i^resident, a big hug after pre ease. Mrs. Navarro cared for her hus senting him with a certificate of band for 17 years during his disability Dionicia "Nicha" Ochoa Navarro participation by the schooi into the Peace Builders Program dur ing the kickoff ceremony. The Program was made possible by State Farm Insurance Compa nies, Kiwanis Club of Redlands, Rotary Club of San Bernardino, Jack Freeman, Congressman and Mrs. Brown and San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department.
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Those Magnificent Anything but Mexican Veterans by Rudolfo Acuna We ask, who are those magnificent veterans? A study of Chicanos in contemporary L.A. They attended schools with you and me, They grew up in our homes, they were your brothers, your sisters, Rodolfo F. Acuna is Professor of presented by the California Faculty As cousins and fathers. Chicano Studies at California State sociation. Mr. Acuna is presently serv These were those magnificent veterans. University, Northridge, where he was ing on the editorial boards for both the They came from your neighborhoods, your cities, your barrios and the Founding Chair of what is today the Labor/Community Strategy Center and ghettos. They set aside aJl of their personal plans, and their feelings. largest ethnic studies program in the the Council for Inter-Racial Books for The call came to serve their nation, to keep all of America’s enemies U.S. He received a Master of Arts in Children. away from her shores. History from Los Angeles State They would pray, that they would pass their physical examination, College, and aPh.D. in Latin American Rodolfo Acuna’s new work. Any and be classified fit for military service. Those magnificent veterans. Studies from the University of South thing But Mexican, describes in depth Those magnificent veterans, would be sent to basic military camps, • ern California. He is the author of ten the realities facing Chicanos in con located all over our land. books, including Occupied America: A temporary Los Angeles: their history, They would learn to live together, to march together, to learn the History of Chicanos, Community Un changing demographics, politics and way of holding a rifle, file Army called it a piece. They would learn to point and shoot as a team, the Anny’s way. der Siege, and Sonoran Strongman. politicians, economic issues and labor They would dine together in large dining rooms, called mess halls, His 96 opinion essays have appeared in culture, institutions like the Catholic and to dine out in the training fields no matter what the weather such publications as The Los Angeles Church, gangs and gang violence, po * dealt out. Times, The Los Angeles Herald Exam lice abuse, community struggles, and These were those magnificent veterans. iner, Nuestro Tiempo, and The Texas above all the recent right-wing attacks Those magnificent veterans, would be equipped with the very latest tools of war, which they had learned to handle efficiently. Observer, he is also the author of 65 on immigrants. Using vivid accounts Then one dark nite, those magnificent veterans were loaded onto academic book reviews. from his years as an activist and fre troop ships, when on board they would live in very close quarters Mr. Acuna’s enormous body of aca quent Los Angeles Times contributor, as a family. ^ So after sailing out on the ocean for several days and nites, they demic work in the field of ethnic stud Acuna makes clear why it’s good to be would set aside all personal discomforts, and again return to their ies and integrated education, combined “anything but Mexican” in L.A. despite determination, to emerge victorious firom their various missions. with years of community activism, has the fact that Los Angeles has more And when a ship would take a direct hit from a torpedo. made him the recipient of a number of Mexicans than any other city in the And the abandon ship would be sounded, and in the dark ocean water distinguished local and national awards. world except Mexico’s own giant capi they would. Tell their buddies, here take my life jacket and save yourself. During this year alone he has received tal. In this important work, Acuna com 'These were those magnificent veterans. the Cruz Reynoso Award from the bines intellectual integrity with deeply Most of those magnificent veterans, made it all the way overseas. Mexican American Bar Association, felt anger, speaking both as a scholar Some were destined to hit the beaches in Normandy France, as well as the Equal Rights Award and as a grassroots activist. > Where thousands of their buddies would die on the beaches. However those magnificent veterans, would grit their teeth and follow orders. No matter if the cost was their own life. They were those magnificent veterans. ’ While in the South Pacific, those magnificent veterans, would be landing on Treacherous beaches, such as Bataan, and Iwo Jima, while above in the skies. Constantly watching over them was the U.S. Air Force. Those magnificent veterans, would island hop, from beach head to beach head. And at all times the loss in human life was incomprehensible. But those magnificent veterans, pushed on towards victory. Those magnificent veterans, were destined to liberate the European continent, •from France to Berlin, at times fighting in places which were foreign to their 'Tongues, such as Bastonge, Salerno, Sicily and Sardinia and cities in between. But no matter the city, whether it be in Leyte in the Philippine Islands in The South Pacific, or European France, those magnificent veterans, would triumph. As they were determined to preserve our way of life and our Ameri can freedom. These then were those magnificent veterans. Bv Julio Y. Martinez
Voter's Fund-raiser to Honor Assemblyman Baca The Inland Empire Latino Vote ’96 “STRONGER THAN EVER” campaign is holding a reception and fund-raiser to honor Assemblyman Joe Baca, Co-speaker Pro Tern., hosted by Jorge and Socorro Bias, Irma Flores and Mary Figueroa on Saturday, May 18,6:00 to 12:00 PM at the Bias residence, 2088 Westminister Drive, Riverside. The fund-raiser is to continue the registration campaign drive in the Inland Empire to meet the nationwide challenge of registering one million voters prior to the November general elections, according to Flores. “There are several groups in our area that are registering eligible citizens in preparation in the forthcoming election,” said Flores. “This is one of many functions to raise funds for this important goal,” she said. Baca’s office is encouraging individuals to become involved in voter registration campaign. “Every voter is responsible to exercise their right to vote. We need volunteers to outreach those persons that are eligible to vote and help in the ‘get out the vote campaign’ in the fall,” stated Baca. For added information call at (909) 386-7884 (days) or (909) 864-4872 ANHEUSER-BUSCH SALES COMPANY (evenings). San Bernardino - Riverside 6______Hispanic Interest Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, May 15,1996
Colton Joint Unified School District Board of Education BILINGUAL TEACHERS TO BE RECRUITED vacancy to be filled by appointment SACRAMENTO—State Superin neously with the ultimate result being The Colton Joint Unified School Dis cludes the City of Colton, Reche Can tendent of Public Instruction Delaine improved Teaming for more students. trict board of Education voted unani yon and portions of Loma Linda, San Eastin has announced that 23 local edu The best research indicates that this mously May 2 to make an appointment Bernardino and Riverside county. A cational agencies have been funded to approach results in the highest achieve to fill the school Board vacancy created map of the Tmstee Area is available for implement and expand Bilingual ment levels for more students over time by the deatli of longtime member Dortha review in the superintendent's office. Teacher Recruitment Programs to help and creates the most proficient English Cooley last month. The Board of Education will inter remedy the shortage of teachers for language usage by our students.” The provisional appointment will view applicants during a special meet limited-English-proficient students. School districts receiving funds from " take effect in June and run until the next ing on May 23, starting at 6 p.m. The Eastin noted. The number of lim the California Department of Educa regularly scheduled election for the interviews will be open to the public. ited-English-proficient students en tion were selected by a panel of school district's Board of Education in The Board will appoint the new mem rolled in California’s public schools educators including representatives November 1997. ber at its June 6 meeting. exceeds 1.25 million — almost 25% of from the California Department of Applicants should submit a letter The Board had the option of appoint the total kindergarten through grade Education and K-12 public schools. describing themselves and their inter ing a replacement for Cooley or hold twelve (K-12) student population. How The districts will establish a consortia est in serving as a member of the Board ing an election, and opted to make an ever, bilingual teachers make up less with community colleges and universi of Education. Letters must be received appointment. Election costs were cited than ten percent of all California ties to create a system to recruit and in the superintendent's office at 1212 as a factor in the decision. teachers. guide individuals with bilingual skills Valencia Dr., Colton by May 20 at 4 “Through this program, 700 to 800 to pursue teaching careers. jk p.m. Cooley, who served as a member of candidates with bilingual skills in Funded districts will provide finan Eligible candidates must be regis the Board since 1970, passed away April Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Hmong, cial incentives to teacher candidates, tered voters and live in the school 8 after suffering complications from a Punjabe, Khmer, Laotian, Mixteco, prepare them for the CBEST examina district's Trustee Area #2, which in stroke. Tagalog, and Mein will receive help to tion (the test required for teacher certi become bilingual teachers.’ More than fication), provide tutoring and teaching three-quarters of limited-English-pro experiences, implement recruitfiient The 18th Annual Law Enforcement Appre ficient students are Spanish-speaking. programs to institute teaching career ciation Dinner set for Saturday, May 18 “Our goal with bilingual education ladders, and bring bilingual paraprofes- is to ensure that while children become sionals into the credentialed teacher The 18th Annual Law Enforcement County Sheriffs Department and Riv proficient in English, they do not fall force. Appreciation Dinner will be at 6:00 erside Police Department are nominated. behind in other academic coursework For more information contact Dr. p.m. on Saturday, May 18th in the An “Outstanding Officer of the Year” including math, science, social studies, Maria N. Trejo, Manager, Office of Riverside Room of Raincross Square will be selected from the nominees. and the arts,” the Superintendent noted. Academic Support, High School Divi in Riverside. Tickets are $25 per person, or $200 “Our intent is to effectively teach En sion at (916)657-3494 or the local dis The dinner is sponsored by a citi for a table of eight. Proceeds from the glish and other subject matter simulta trict contact person. zens committee founded by Rick Fritts, dinner support local health and youth owner of Fritts Ford. charities. Each year, officers from the Cali- For more information, call Cindy City of Ontario Visa® Card Design Competition - fornia Highway Patrol, Riverside Bottrell at 909/687-2121. SAN BERNARDINO - The City of photography or printmaking) will be Ontario is looking for original artwork considered. All entries should be origi to grace its new affinity VISA ® credit nal works created by the entrant. card. The card, which will be issued The winning artist will receive a through the San Bernardino County $200prize. All entries will be displayed Central Credit Union, will generate rev in the Ontario City Hall from May 21 enues for public programs in the City of through May 28. Ontario. The Arts Council for San Ber Entries must be received at the Mu nardino County is conducting a compe seum of History and Art, Ontario, b94 tition for the winning design. p.m., Friday, May 17. The Museum is The design competition is open to located at 225 South Euclid Avenue in persons of all ages living or working in Ontario. the City of Ontario. The theme of the For more information or to receive contest is the City of Ontario, past, an application, call the Arts Council for present or future. Original work in any San Bernardino County, (909) 387- medium (such as painting, drawing. ARTS.
Opportunities At UCR The University of California, Riverside, has an ongoing need for qualified applicants in a variety of areas including; • Management • Clerical/Secretarial/ • Professional Administrative • Science/Technical • Maintenance/Labor/Trades For information concerning positions which are currently open, please call our May 17 10 a^m-10 p«m« May 19 recorded job information line at (909) 787-3127. This recording is updated every two weeks and includes complete instructions and directions concerning the application process. University of California, Staff Human Resources 5-10 p4iti« 12-7 p«iii4 Office, 1160 University Ave., Riverside, CA 92521. HOLY FAMILY CHURCH f AVENUE AND MOMVE, HESPERIA University OF Caufornia Riverside Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D m-mmmm I Save a Life - Be a Designated Driver! Ah ihl b li h ce hi eh ts Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, May 15,1996
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The ^fiSSTTasting Chicken SAN BERNARDINO SEXUAL AS CASA DE SAN BERNARDINO jvmipoiio SAULT SERVICES IS RECRUIT Project# EDA 96-0006 ING VOLUNTEERS TO WORK FOR THE AGENCY AS HOTLINE Notice is hereby given that the City of San Bernardino Economic Development COUNSELORS, COMMUNITY Agency (Agency) will receive sealed bids, on behalf of Casa De San Bernardino, EDUCATORS AND HOSPITAL from experienced firms to provide ADA requirements, including but not limited to COUNSELORS. VOLUNTEERS widening doors, relocate electrical, enlarge bathroom, plumbing, concrete, framing, ARE PROVIDED WITH 48 drywall, painting, tile. This project will utilize CDBG funding and requires adherence HOURS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT of the Davis Bacon Act and related acts. Bids will be received up to but not later than TRAINING. OUR NEXT TRAIN June 06, 1996. ING WILL BEGIN ON TUESDAY Interested firms may pickup bid package/specification from the Economic Develop JUNE 4, 1996. CLASSES WILL ment Agency office and information on the pre-bid meeting/job walk. A fee of $10.00 BE HELD ON TUESDAYS AND will be required to pick up a bid package. The Agency is located at; THURSDAY FROM 6:00 P.M. TO I 2 WHOLE CHICKENS, CHOICE OF 5 20 CORN TORTILLAS 10:00 P.M. FOR MORE INFOR 201 NORTH E’ STREET, THIRD FLOOR I OR 20 FLOUR TORTILUS MATION PLEASE CALL FELICIA SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF. 92401 I & 11 FL. OZ. OF HOT SALSA OR MILD SALSA AT (909) 885 - 8884 BETWEEN 8 PHONE: (909) 384 - 5081 ■ Not valid for catering or part y orders. May not be ■ combined with any other offers-Expires 5/31/S6 A.M. TO 5 P.M. MONDAY THRU FAX: (909)888-9413 I SuBeniiiiino Highland Redlanda FRIDAY. ATTN: JAMES A. WILLMOTT, SR. REBAB. SPECIALIST
I 12S6W.StliStrMt(at Mt. Vernon) (HlgkMiP*i)3S63E.HIgMMd SKW.CokMAn.(ColtoetTiai) This Notice does not commit the Agency to award a contract or contracts or to pay 885-5598 864-5381 793-3885 Don't Drink and Drive! any costs Incurred in the preparation of a response to this request. The Economic Development Agency of the City of San Bernardino is an equal opportunity employer, Classified - Riverside Motel Skylark Motel, 2140 University Ave Riverside, Junto ^ 1^15 Minority & women-owned business enterprises are encouraged to submit bids. a McDonalds y Burger King Se rentan cuartos limpios, $27.95 por dia. Todos los cuartos tienen gi aireacondicionadoybahopropio. TV gratis,HBO, / Division Director/ THE INLAND VALLEY SPICE, Espanol v basicos. Tambien cuarto.s Development Associate disponibles con jacuzzi. CALL 682-7675 / University Ave. DEVELOPMENT AGENCY The American Heart Association A COMMUNITY LENDING OFFICER is seeking a professional fund is currently accepting applications raiser with 3-5 years experience for the following position: ^dlands Federal Bank is seeking a full-time Community Lending Officer with emphasis on major gifts and t6 develop new loan business from minority and low to moderate income special events. Marketing, volun FINANCE DIRECTOR communities. Requires two full years of business education or comparable teer management and organiza work experience, effective sales experience, and excellent communication tional skills critical. Must be highly Public Agency seeks Finance Director skills. Mortgage loan experience preferred, Applicants must speak and write motivated and enthusiastic. Bach with a minimum of 10 years experience. fluent English and Spanish. We offer salary plus commission. elors degree or equivalent expe Applicant should have a Bachelor’s de Applications or resumes, including salary history accepted at: rience acceptable. Minority can gree in Accounting and a CPA. attain Personnel Department, 300 E. State Street, ment or equivalent accounting skills didates encouraged to apply. with as much auditing & fiscal manage ______Redlands, CA 9237.1. E.O.E. M/F/D/V $28,000 to $34,000 year. Send ment experience as possible. Appli resume with salary history to P.O. cant will be required to maintain'a com Box 1707, Colton, CA 92324. puterized general ledger & prepare in EOE/M/F/V/D terim financial statements. Experience with fund accounting and grant applica tions desired. Municipal or Redevelop BARTER EXCHANGE Trabajo en prestamos y ment Agency experience will be given (The Personal Touch) ventas de hipotecas. preference. Applicant should be expe Additional Business through Bartering Se requiere ser bilingue y rienced with Excel spreadsheet pro gram. Knowledge of MAS-90, general Why lay out your hard earnod cash for your businoss expanses when you can be tener experiencia bartering and paying for them with the additional business we send you? ledger package helpful. Conserve your cash outlay and reduce your overhead by bartering with Barter members Salary Range: $50,000 - $68,000 for your business, personal, family needs and expenses. Salario, comision y bonos When you pay $200 cash outlay out of your pocket for mechanical, printing, legal, 2,000 a 2,500 realistico. EEC Employer medical, office/shop maintenance, tv/appliances, etc., etc., you could have conserved that hard earned cash and paid for those ongoing expenses with the business/credits you have earned and accumulated! Additional Business paid for through bartering. Llame al (909) 982-7307 RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED Using your WHOLESALE, buying power, your cost (barter credits equivalent to cash UP TO BUT NO LATER THAN dollars) you are purchasing at the regular price, however actual cost out-of-pocket is your NOON ON MAY 24,1996 (WHOLESALE COST). PLUS YOU STIU HAVE THAT $2C» HARD EARNED CASH IN YOUR POCKET. Now doesn’t that sound great? INTERESTED? Se renta un apartamento en San Bernardino Send resumes to; de una recamara con cuarto de Manager of the Agency 10 iEARS IN BUSINESS lavar. Limpiocon pinturay carpeta Inland Valley (909) 881-6131 & 6132 • FAX (909) 881-61 nueva, jardin cercado y garaje. Development Agency 201 North “E” St., Suite #203 Ask for Joseph. .Tui|e. Marvann or Tony $350/mes, incluye agua y basura. Liame a 825-4483. San Bernardino, CA 92401 *■ *r- M ^ X - ' > ■ * f V f. -i , v ^«;*«**.v»*««
______8______^ ____ Back Page Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, May 15,1996
Riverside "Urban Leaguer of the Year" ONE STOP REAL ESTATE SERVICES Triple-R-Real Estate, A unique real estate business
Jairo Ruiz, pictured above with parents, Ysaura and Romelio Ruiz, was recognized by the Greater Riverside Area Urban League as “The Urban Leaguer of the Year”. According to Josef ina Canchola, Board Member, Ruiz personalizes the vision and objectives of Project S.T.A.R., a youth motiva tion program sponsored by the Urban League. Ruiz plans to enroll at Riverside Community College and complete his education at UCR, majoring in psychology. TRIPLE-R-REAL ESTATE, 500 South Rancho, Ste. "D", Colton from page 1 HOSPITAL affectSVREP the U.S. Latino population. Specific (L to R)Maria Chavez, Walter Juarez, and Liz Avila "COMMUNITY FIRST" discussion topics include a proposed de Consider becoming a member of tailed strategy to raise Latino voter regis Triple-R-Real Estate, 500 South tion, she held several positions includ our vaiued staff in one of the foi- tration and turnout throughout the U.S. Rancho Avenue, Ste. “D”, Colton, is ing president. In 1977, Chavez was se iowing positions: southwest in 1996; jobs and the minimum one of those unique realty business lected as “Legal Secretary of the Year.” NURSING/RNs wage; immigration policy after Calif.’s enterprises that offer one-stop services Currently, she is a member of the • ACUTE CARE Prop. 187; CCRI and Affirmative Action; to its customers. Kiwanis Club of Greater San Bernar • SURGERY building Latino economic power; citizen “In this competitive business, we dino. • OBSTETRICS ship and redistricting; entertainers and the have to provide our customers with the Richard Gonzales heads The Con- •L& D media; environmental justice on the U.S.- convenience of services necessary for stmction Group. Gonzales has a vast Mexico border; international voter orga • NURSERY the purchase of a home. These include experience in general constmction and • CRITICAL CARE nizing; and the results of a survey of Latino high quality and professional services inspections, working with governmen • NICU opinion on key issues. at all times. Our firm provides that type tal agencies building and inspection • STAFF DEVELOPMENT Conferences will be held from 8:00 a.m. departments. This entity concentrates • MDS COORDINATOR to 5:00 p.m. at the BitaMMe Hotel i» Loe - jof real estate services,” said Liz Avila, (Community Conv. Ctr.) Angeles and at the Holiday Inn Riverwalk a partner in International Real Estate in housing rehabilitation, home and NURSING /LVNs North (110 Lexington Ave.) in San Anto Corporation, (IRECORP). commercial construction. • LVNs ACUTE CARE nio. IRECORP, incorporated in 1993, is Additional personnel are salesper At 5:00 p.m. SVREP/Los Angeles will (All shifts incl.) the administrative entity with four sub sons Rene Avila, Sally Morris and Nellie present a special one-hour version of the • COMMUNITY CONV. CTR. entities: Juarez. • IV THERAPY documentary Chicano! -The History of the • Don Pepe-the financial compo “Our initial plan design was to facili American Civil Rights Movement, followed NURSING/ CNAs nent that provides loans, refinancing, tate a full service real estate office. We by the “National Latino Voter Unity Rally” • CNAs (Full-Time) have achieved our goal and capability at6:00p.m.. Invited guest speakers for the and other financial functions; • COMMUNITY CONV. CTR. rally include Los Angeles County Super • Triple-R-Real Estate involves list of taking care of our customers ’ needs,” ALLIED HEALTH / visor Gloria Molina, Calif State Senator ings, real estate sales, purchases, leases stated Juarez. )|^ ANCILLARY Richard Polanco, HERE Local 11 Presi and rentals; • BEHAVIORAL HEALTH dent Maria Elena Durazo and noted actor • The Constraction Group, a licensed “Although we service the general - Clinical Psychologist Jiimny Smits (of ABC-TV’s NYPD Blue). general contracting firm which con population, our firm has the bilingual •STAFFING COORDINATOR A free dance follows the rally with live structs and/or rehabilitates houses; and capabilities to service the Hispanic • TRANSCRIPTIONIST II music and prerecorded music provided by • Maria’s Paralegal Services, pro population. The Hispanic population is • PROGRAMMER ANALYST Los Angeles radio station Power 106 FM. vides family law, real estate and evic one of our large markets and our big • CARDIAC REHAB The documentary presentation, rally and tion legal services. gest customers. They feel very com - Cardiopulmonary dance will be held at Union Station (800 N. -RCP (CERT) Alameda, across the street from Olvera Liz Avila has extended experience fortable with us and we serve them • HOME HEALTH O.T. St.). in banking, small business and credit well,” said Chavez. • PATIENT RELATIONS SVREP/San Antonio will host a 6:30 bureau operations. Avila obtained her COORDINATOR . p.m. reception honoring Latino elected real estate sales license in 1983, work • MAINT. MECHANIC I officials, followed by the “National Latino ing with leading real estate brokers in • PROGRAM ASST. Voter Unity Rally” at 8.00 p.m. Invited the area. In 1991, she became a real Memorial Day (Comm. Adult Care) guest speakers for the rally include the estate broker. From page 1 • COLLECTOR Latino comedy troupe Culture Clash, among Walter Juarez, copartner, has 23 recognized for his devotion to duty and (Patient Accounts) others. The reception and rally are years of background preparation, real courageous leadership in directing his •COOK followed by a free dance. All activities estate sales and experience in income men in the face of tremendous enemy • 01 CLERK (Case will be held at the Holiday Inn Riverwalk Management) North. tax, home and commercial loans. He forces. • VP - CLINICAL SERVICES SUNDAY, JUNE 8,1996 obtained his real estate broker’s license Millet served in the Vietnam War For IMMEDIATE consideration, SVREP/Los Angeles hosts a 7:30 in 1992. and received numerous battlefield please contact: a.m. “Labor Break-fast” featuring COPE- Maria Chavez has 29 years of para citations and awards. He has served as COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Los Angeles County Federation of legal background, working with attor military advisor for countries in Eu OF SAN BERNARDINO Labor, AFL-CIO Director Miguel neys in the San Bernardino area. Chavez rope, Asia and Africa. Millet currently Contreras and former SEIU Local 660 Human Resources decided on a real estate sales career to resides in Idyllwild, California. General Manager Gil Cedillo. Following 1725 Western Ave. coincide with her paralegal experience “The general public is encourage to the reception is a 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. San Bernardino, CA 92411 attend these services on this special “Organizing Workshop,” providing a and received the real estate license in FAX: (909) 887-6333 XI249, more detailed discussion of the “Latino 1995. day of the year to honor our soldiers NSG Jobline X2972; Ancillary Vote” strategy developed by SVREP and Chavez was a member of the San who have died in battle and veterans Support Jobline X2971 headed by SVREP President Antonio Bernardino Legal Secretaries Associa who have since passed away,” stated EOE M/F/D/V Gonzdlez. tion. During her tenure in the organiza Bocanegra.