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The Inland Empire's Only Hispanic Minority Owned Engiish Language Newspaper The Changing of the Guard In Sacramento

Former Assemblyman Joe Baca, right, being sworn in as Senator for the Antonio Viilaraigoza, newly reelected State Assembly Majority Leader 32nd Senatorial District by Chief Justice Ronald George with 40 other (center) poses with (left) Mary Zeneski, Pacific Bell Director, External successful senatorial candidates. Baca is replacing Senator Ruben Ayala Affairs and David Bernal, Area Vice President, External Affairs (right), at the as a result of term limits. Left of Baca is Liz Figueroa, back row (left) is opening of the California State Assembly, Sacramento, on Monday, Richard Aiarcon and (right) is Richard Polanco. Seven new Hispanic November 7th. State senatorial and assembly legislators celebrated the senators were sworn in at the annual opening session of the California opening session of the houses with their constituents, which continues State Senate. Baca was appointed to the Senate Rules Committee, the throughout the evening. Villaraigoza's remarks before the legislative ses­ most powerful committee in the Senate. The 32nd Senatorial District sion centered on the need for education for every child, health benefits for includes the 61st and 62nd Assembly Districts. Photo by lEHN all children, economic growth for the state and every family and the planning for a new University of California at Merced. Photo bylEHN Ofelia Valdez-Yeager named Assistant to Superintendent of Riverside County Schools Dr. David L Long, Superintendent- Elect of Riverside County Office of Education announced Monday, Decem­ ber 7, that Ofelia Valdez-Yeager will serve as.Assistant to the Superinten­ dent after Long takes office January 4, 1999. Long was elected Riverside County Superintendent on November 3. Valdez-Yeager currently is Execu­ Former City of Pomona Councilperson Nell Soto was sworn tive Assistant to the Superintendent in in as the new 61st Assemblyperson John Longviile, former Riaito the Riverside LFnified School District, in the opening session of the State Mayor, starts working in his new the county's largest school district. Assembly in Sacramento. Soto has office after being sworn in as the She has been an Administrative As­ been actively involved in political new 62nd Assemblyperson in cer­ sistant to Ron Loveridge, Mayor of activities since the mid fifties. Her emonies at the State Capital on Mon­ Riverside, and served on the Riverside husband was the first Hispanic to be day, December 7th. Longviile re­ Unified School District Governing elected to the State Assembly, and placed Senator Joe Baca due to term Board from 1992-96. was helped by his wife, Nell. limits. Photo by lEHN Continued on page 2 Ofelia Valdez-Yeager Women of Achievement Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, December 9,1998 Valdez-Yeager Appointment - from page 1 Riverside YWCA Women of Achievement Valdez-Yeager received her BA and School Boards Association Legislative teaching credential from the University Committee, Delegate Assembly, and of California, Riverside. She has been Hispanic Caucus. She currently holds a teacher, substitute teacher, and con- positions on the Riverside Community sultantto many educational institutions. College Foundation Board of Direc- including the Riverside County Office tors. Riverside County's Credit Union of Education,'where she helped in the Board of Directors, and YWCA Board establishment ofthe Coordinated Child of Directors. Care process in 1877. Valdez-Yeager is also a Director for Her extertsive experience in com­ the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, munity affairs includes leadership po­ and is active with the Kiwanis Club, sitions in local and county-wide PTA, and the Riverside International Rela- Little League, and the United Way of dons Council, the Inland Valleys, where she contin- She was born in Tayolita, Durango, ues her direct volunteer service. Mexico, married Ley Yeager in 1969 Monica Garcia, President and Tina Marinez-Worthington, Direc­ She has served on the California has four children. CEO of Compias, Corona, was tor of the Riverside County Office the recipient of the YWCA of Riv­ of Education's Migrant Education GOVERNOR-ELECT GRAY DAVIS AN- erside "Women of Achievement Program in indio, pictured above, 1998" Award for business by Mary was presented with the "Women NOUNCES KEY STAFF APPOINTMENTS Murray Schiiier at the annual of Achievement 1998" Award for YWCA event. Compias has an education at the Annual YWCA SACRAMENTO, C A - Governor-Elect the legislative effort in the Governor's annual sales income exceeding Luncheon. Marinez-Worthington Gray Davis today named Dario Office, $100 million. overcame economic and cultural Frommer, Appointments Secretary, Dario Frommer, 35, of Los Ange­ barriers in pursuing a higher edu­ Monica E. Garcia Rick Simpson Legislative Secretary, les, is the first Latino to hold the posi­ cation. and Michael Bustamante his Press Sec­ tion of Appointments Secretary. Business/Entrepreneur retary. The appointments of Frommor Frommer will be charged with the re­ community, and is involved with many and Bustamante are the first in modem sponsibility of advising the Governor Monica Garcia is the President and civic and business associations includ­ California politics to be held by Latinos. on filling hundreds of posts at all levels CEO of Compias, a telecommunica­ ing: Corona Public Safety Foundation, "I am determined to reach out for the of state government. An attorney, tions equipment company she started Corona Manufacturer Council (co- best California has to offer," said Gov­ Frommer has held a variety of high with a partner in 1989 with an initial founder), Corona Chamber of Com­ ernor-Elect Davis. "I am confident these level political assignments including investment of $75,000. Due to Mrs. merce, Inland Business Council for three talented individuals will serve the serving as political director in the fall Garcia's extraordinary vision and lead­ emergency preparedness, and the Latin people of California and my adminis­ gubernatorial campaign, press secre- ership, her company is currently rated Business Association. tration with distinction." tary for then-Controller Gray D,avis, Tby Hispanic Business Magazine) as^ llirough her leadership, dedfeadtlfit^ Rick Simpson, 47, has spent more chief of staff to former state Senator Art number 36 nationally and first in the to empowerment of women and mi­ than twenty years working in and around Torres and advisor and spokesperson Inland Empire in the category of His- norities and commitment to her com­ the Capitol. Currently the education for the California Democratic Party. panic Businesses, with sales in excess munity Monica Garcia exemplifies the consultant for Assembly Speaker An­ Filling the Press Secretary position of $100,000,000. attributes of a Woman of Achievement. tonio Villaraigosa, in 1995 and 1996 will be the Govemor-Elect s current Mrs. Garcia has received consider- Tina Marinez-Worthington spokesperson, Michael Bustamante, 37. recognition for her entrepreneurial Simpson was the Chief of Staff for the Education Senate Education Committee. He has A native of Alhambra, Bustamante achievements, which include creating a worked in prior years for Assembly­ served as press secretary for the fall workplace in which all employees are Tina Marinez-Worthington is direc­ man Willie L. Brown, Jr.•then-Assem­ campaign and for the office of the Lt. gjygjj jjjg opportunity to advance, with- tor of the Riverside County Office of blyman Jack O'Connell, and as a legis­ Govemor. Prior to joining Davis' staff gyj. rgggj-d to sex or origin. Mrs. Garcia's Education's MigrantEducation Program lative advocate forthe CalifdmiaTeach- in January 1998, Bustamante worked employment policy exemplifies the Continued on page 8 ers' Association. Simpson will oversee for Controller Kathleen Connell and niission of the "YWCA to empower spent three years as communications women and eliminate racism. A demo- Letter to the Editor director and governmental relations co- gj^phic breakdown of the Compias I thank each of the 134,207 voters ordinator for Los Angeles County Sut workforce shows that 53% of the em- who voted for me during the last elec­ pervisor Gloria Molina. Bustamante is pioyees are women or minorities, Inland Empire tion. We came within 1% of winning HISPAMC NEWS the first Latino to hold the position. Mrs. Garcia is an active force in her this seat. Although I was not elected as your county superintendent of schools, www.iniandcomp.com The Inland Empire Hispanic our campaign was definitely victorious News is owned and operated by and a voice of the people for much the Hispanic Communication needed change in our educational sys­ and Deveiopment Corporation. tem. Our children must leam to read, teach­ Publiaher Graciano Gomez Copy Editor Jack Fitzgerald ers must be given quality support, and Office Manager Trini Gomez our parents, caregivers, and conyiii^- Design/Layout Jaciyn Ink nity must be involved in the formal The Inland Empire Hispanic AUTHORIZED SALES AND SERVICE education of our children. These things News Is pubiished every two must be done to achieve a quality edu­ weeks and distributed In San HEWLETT* $[(AppIe^ PACKARD COMfWL mm cational system in San Bernardino Bernardino, Colton, Rediands, County. 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LATINO OFFICERS SHARE DUAL HERITAGE"

Story and Photos by Others have achieved the same goal Sgt. B. J. Swenson through different means. "I had always wanted to be a Marine," Hernandez SAN DIEGO - Captain Raphael said. "I planned on enlisting in the Hernandez and 1st Lt. Luis Gomez share Marines after I graduated high school, ajdual heritage. They share the heritage but I felt I owed it to my mother, who of the Marine Corps. A heritage of worked very hard to put me through a honor, courage, commitment, faithful private Catholic school, to put myself service, valor, determination and re­ through college and get my degree." sponsibility. When he was 11 years old, They also share their Latino heri­ Hemandez's father died, leaving his tage. A heritage of hard work, values, mother to support three children while family and pride. she had to work a full-time job as a It was the similarities of these two retail store clerk. heritages, which inspired Hernandez "It was her hard work that inspired me and Gomez to take up the challenge and to accomplish what I have accom­ become Marine officers. "It is a chal­ plished in life and in the Marines," he Marine Captain Raphael Hernandez (right), Operations Officer of Recruiting lenge," said Gomez, the aircraft main­ said. Hernandez, a native of F1 Paso, Station Phoenix, delivers the Oath of Enlistment to a new Marine Corps tenance material control officer for Texas, received his degree from the applicant. Photo by Sgt. Benjamin Armour Marine Fixed Wing Aircraft Squadron University of Texas F1 Paso in Decem­ communities. "My family is very rine Corps, like the Latino community, 232 at Marine Corps Air Station ber 1991 and entered Officer Candi­ traditional and very conservative, like is very close. "Marines take care of Miramar. "If you want a challenge, dates School (DCS) in January 1993. the Marines," Gomez said. "Both my Marines, just like family take scare of you'll find it in the Marines." "It took a while for me to get into DCS, family and the Corps hold our values family, "he said. "That attracted me to but I wanted to serve in the Corps and and traditions near and dearto our hearts, the Marines. Marines are just likeLatino my country, and eventually I got my which is one of the things that attracted families, tight and always looking out chance." me to the Marines." for each other." Hernandez is a logistics officer who Similar values, he said, the Marines Hernandez, a married father of two, ensures the Marines get all the gear, and his family share are honesty, re­ Sarah, 9, and Dominic, almost 2 years supplies, and food they need to com­ sponsibility, and treating others with old, said young Latinos should stay in plete their missions. fairness and dignity. "The Marine Corps school and work hard to create good He is currently serving as the opera­ is not just a job," he said. "It's a way we opportunities in their lives. "Good things tions officer in charge of tracking the live, practicing and working with people happen to people who work hard and do path of every contacUand good things," he said. "They need to processing into the Marine Corps from According to Hernandez, the Ma­ Continued on page 8 Recmiting Station Phoenix. Gomez was bom in San Luis Rio Colorado Sonora, Mexico. "Coming from another country, the Marines al­ Marine 1st Lt. Luis Gomez, main­ lowed me to pay back the United States tenance control officer, Marine Fixed for allowing me to go to school and Aircraft Wing Squadron 232, MCAS grow up here. My whole family moved Miramar, became a Marine officer to Blythe, Calif., when I was young." after serving four years as an en­ Family plays a large part in the lives listed Marine. He became an officer through the Reserve Officer Train­ of both Gomez and Hernandez. "The ing Corps program. Photo by Sgt. B. Marines have been a big part of my J. Swenson family," Gomez said. Gomez has two brothers currently in the Marine Corps, "It's not a cake walk," said a sergeant and a lance corporal, and had Hernandez, the operations officer for another brother who was a corporal in Recmiting Station Phoenix. "You have the Marines. long days, tough days, but you go home "My family has always been behind satisfied with a worthwhile feeling that us in our Marine Corps careers and has you've done something important, and been very proud," Gomez said. "My not wasted your time." parents were migrant workers in the "As challenging as it may be," fields of California and were very proud Gomez said, "the Marine Corps offers to see us do something with our lives young Latinos a vast array of opportu­ and become successful." nities." "Having a strong family background Gomez, 27, took advantage of one has helped my Marine career tremen­ of those opportunities when he was dously," Hernandez said. "I have accepted for the Reserve Officer always had the support of my family Training Corps (ROTC) program after during the tough times in my life, and completing his first enlisted tour in the they have always been there for me. At Marine Corps. "I had the chance to get first, they weren't sure what I was get­ my degree from Jacksonville Univer­ ting myself into when I told them I was sity, in Jacksonville, Fla., become a joining the Marines, but now they are Thanks for drinking responsibly. Marine officer and have the Marines all proud of me, especially my mother." pay for it all." "Strong family support is always key As a maintenance material control to success, no matter what you do, officer, Gomez, is in charge of assign­ whether or not it's the Marine Corps," ing pilots to aircraft as well as making Hernandez added. Anheuser-Busch Sales Company i sure all of the squadron's aircraft are Family and tradition are solid foun­ safe to fly. dations in both the Marine and Latino San Bernardino • Riverside 4 Congratulations Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, December 9,1998

Fortune Magazine Names Edison International Andy Herandez of Arid Construction Tech­ Nation's Best Company For Minority Vendors nologies receives 1998 Minority Small Edison also ranks high among nation's 50 best companies for Asians, African Americans, and Hispanics Business Person of the Year Award NEW YORK, Edison International, employees make up 41% of the Andy Hernandez, longtime resident parent of Southern California Edison, company's total work force, and 24% of San Bernardino and president of is the nation's best firm for minority of its officers and managers. Minority Arid Construction Technologies, was suppliers, according to Fortune maga­ representation on the board of direc­ awarded the Minority Small Business zine. The company also ranked seventh tors is 22%. Person of the Year for the three- county on Fortune's list of top 50 companies Leading the Fortune list in the area areaby the Federal Government's Small recognized as the Best Companies for of purchasing, SCE scored impressive Business Administration. Asians, Blacks & Hispanics. "We are results last year with 16% of its pro­ Hernandez was recently recog­ proud to be recognized for our results in curement dollars being spent with eth­ nized by San Bernardino Mayor both categories," said Edison Interna­ nic minority vendors. Judith Valles at a city council meeting tional Chairman and CEO John E. "Our company takes a broad ap­ and presented with a city resolution Bryson. "Edison continues to make proach to diversity," said Frank identical to the federal award. every effort to ensure that our suppliers Quevedo, SCE vice president for He was also awarded the Minority and work force reflect our multicultural equal opportunity. "Our diversity Contractor of the Year by the U.S. marketplace. Our high ranking on programs reach out to all employees- Department of Commerce in 1996 and San Bernardino Mayor Judith Valles, Fortune magazine's lists reflects our regardless of ethnicity or gender-to train National Small Business Advocate of right, is presenting the Minority Small ongoing commitment to support mi­ them to value workforce diversity. Our the Year by the SB A in 1997. Business Person of the Year Reso­ nority vendors and to provide our em­ supplier diversity and our corporate Hernandez is the organizer of a dis­ lution from the City of San Bernar­ ployees with a workplace that sup­ contributions programs benefit women abled veterans group in 1993, named dino to Andy Hernandez, right, ports career advancement and job satis­ and ethnic communities. While we have California Disabled 'Veterans Busi­ president of Arid Construction Tech­ nologies. The Small Business Ad­ faction." made significant strides with favorable ness Enterprises Alliance. The veter­ ministration initially awarded the results, we realize that there's still much ans group is credited with procuring In its August 3 issue. Fortune noted identical recognition to Andy that many companies pay lip service to be done in this effort." over $600,000 from the County of San Hernandez. to diversity, but the 50 companies on its To determine which companies com­ Bernardino and more than $70 million list have taken action to put effective prise the diversity elite, the magazine from the California Public Utilities includes working with Saint programs in place with real results. sent a survey to the Fortune 1,000. Commission. Bemardine's Parish, spanning over two At Southern California Edison (the Responding companies provided data SBA office in Santa Ana, the re­ decades largest Edison International subsid­ that the magazine ranked in nine cat- gional authority for the Inland Empire, He attributes his company's success iary), for example, ethnic minority issued a statement that Hernandez was to continually leaming about new ap­ recognized for his work with disabled proaches to construction techniques. ^veterans and as a suqeessfuLifflaoaty, - ''This i^« what makes - out employer. His company employs 20 continually growing. New innovations Sinfonia Mexicana employees. are adopted and has been a key to our presents Hernandez states that helping the growth in the industry," he said. community is part of running a busi­ Hernandez and his wife, Sylvia, are A Merri-Achi Christmas ness and enjoys doing good work the parents of Aaron, Alexander and Friday, December 11, 1998 - 7:30 PM people in need. His involvement also Andrea. featuring Mariachi Soi de Mexico de Jose Hernandez Jackie Joyner-Kersee Presents Local Business Leader Maurice Calderon with Diversity Award Presenting a Maurice Calderon, received a stand­ colorful ing ovation as he accepted the Diversity celebration Award presented by Jackie Joyner- of Mexico's Kersee during the Honors Luncheon at traditional the California Nevada Credit Union Christmas League's annual meeting and conven­ posadas with tion held November 14th in San Diego. special Calderon was recognized for pro­ tribute to the fessionally and personally promoting states of and encouraging an understanding of and appreciation for till cultures and Veracruz, ethnicities at work and in the commu­ Yucatan and nity. Jalisco Maurice Calderon received the Di­ This was the first year the League versity Award presented by Jackie presented the Diversity Award which Joyner-Kersee during the Honors was to honor individuals for develop­ Luncheon at the California Ne­ Special appearance by Sinfonia Mexicana Student Mariachi ing workplace programs to enhance vada Credit Union League's annual multicultural awareness and acceptance, meeting held Nvember 14th Purchase taking a pro-active stance toward hir­ of Commerce, San Bernardino Valley tickets at ing a diverse workforce, or becoming College Latino Round Table, and Latino 362 W. Court St. involved in community outreach pro­ Impact. or call grams that bring together people of In addition to Calderon's profes­ varying races. sional and civic organizations promot­ (909)381-5388 Calderon, Senior 'Vice-President of ing diversity, he is involved in a num­ Community Development for Arrow­ ber of community organizations includ­ head Credit Union, is actively involved ing, the University of California and Performance at California Theatre of Performing Arts in numerous community and educa­ San Bemardino Valley College Foun­ 562 W. 4th St., San Bernardino tional organizations promoting diver­ dation Boards of Trastees, Kiwanis Club Ticket prices are $30, $25, $20, $15 Funding provided by the California Art Council and San Bernardino Fine Arts Council sity including, the Inland Empire His­ of Greater San Bemardino, and Redands panic and African American Chambers Salvation Army. ANNUAL PHOTO REPORT: Community Pride & Progress 5 Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, December 9,1998

Association of Mexican-American Educators Annual Scholarship Awards Banquet

The Association of Mexican-American, a local educational- based organization, heid its Annuai Scholarships Awards Banquet at San Bernardino Valley College, attended by over 300 persons and students. Picture above (not in order) are AMAE scholarship recipients: Moreliina Arroyo, Miriam Quintero, Connie Navarro, Ruben Diaz, Jr., Sergio Trujilio, 11, Cynthia Nunez, Adam Gonzaiez, Rocio Quezada, Jesse Gonzales, Pauline Piacencia, Monica Barreda, Serena Cereceres, Jesse Guzman, Sasha Lopez, Juan Luna, Nicoias Negrete, Hilda Matias, Melissa Moore, Emiiee Hoensheli, Richard Gutierrez, Esmeraida Puiido, Priscilia Rivera, Rebecca Hobbs, Ruby Moiina, Azucena Molina, Mia Zamora, Donna Romero, Elizabeth Bonilla and Rocky Vega Los Padrinos Honored in City Clean-up Effort Redlands Northside Impact presents Third Annual Scholarships at Scholarship Awards Banquet

The City of San Bernardino, through the efforts of the Office of Mayor Judith Valles, recently held a clean up project involving neighborhood associa­ tions, individuais, Los Padrinos and other community groups. Picture above are members of Los Padrinos who heiped clean up debris at the corner of Baseiine and Arrowhead. The Rediands Northside impact Group, a community-based activist organization, presented scholarship awards to high schooi students at the SBVC Puente Program Graduate Dinner Reception Third Annual Latino Leadership and Schoiarship Awards Dinner at Pharaoh, Redlands. Picture above are the schoiarship recipients (not in order) Zenaida Soto Casas, Aiex Noe Liamas, Fatima Cristerna, Rosemarie Dei Rio Florez and Angei Sanchez Eddie Flores honored with Nunez and Alvarez receive i Distinguished Service Male Minority Model if Medal by Redlands Police Awards by Urban League

The Puente Program is one of the most outstanding mentoring program in California and was implemented at San Bernardino Valiey College for over a decade. Each year, the local chapter graduates its students with a dinner reception. Picture above (not in order) are graduates for this year: Norm Nunez, left. Community Liai­ Robert Contreras, Gloria Duran, Aima Escobedo, Yessenia Garibay, Leslie son Supervisor, County of San Gay, Lorenzo Hernandez, Arcelia Medina, Lux Nguyen, Willy Oceguera Eddie Fiores, left, accepting the Dis­ Bernardino Sheriff's Department and (artist responsibile for the background mural) and Rick Salazar. Pictured tinguished Service Medal on behalf Jaime Alvarez, right. President, also is Ms. Doiores Moreno, Engiish teacher, (front row, right) and Ms. Laura of the Northside impact Committee Alvarez and Associates, were the Gomez Guiilen, (front row, second right), SBVC program co-founder and from Redlands Chief of Police recipients of the prestigious Maie iong-time Puente Counselor. Pictured at left is Arturo Leon Trio. James Bueermann at the Redlands Minority Model Awards at the Police Department's First Annual Urban League of Riverside and San Badge and Awards Ceremony at Bernardino's Third Annuai Salute The Inland Empire Hispanic News the University of Redlands. The To Male Minority Males at the San Salutes the Many Community Organizations Northside impact Committee has Bernardino Hilton. The awardees That contribute to our Community Pride & Progress been involved in social, economic are leaders in their respective pro­ and voter registration activities in fessions and actively involved in the north side of Redlands community activities. •

-A Hispanic Interest Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, December 9,1998

LEAD IN CHILDREN'S JEWELRY IWI A KF A niFFFRFNCF FOR ThereThere, is a potentialnntftntial newnRw leadlearl expop.xnn- voun2young children have an increased hand- IVI 1^1 • I I II sure for children and adolescents. High to-mouth activity, lead gets into their amounts of lead have been found in body through the mouth. They are more imported trinkets and jewelry bearing vulnerable to damage because their ACHILDTHIS CHRISTMAS You still have time to become in­ Redlands Mall and the Carousel Mall the initials "WWJD" (What Would bodies and nervous systems are devel­ volved with the 10th Annual Celebra­ If you are interested in donating a oping. Jesus Do). These trinkets and jewelry tion of Giving sponsored by Children's new unwrapped toy/gift, the following may include key chains, bracelets, neck­ The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Fund and the US Marine Corps Re­ businesses have collection boxes avail­ laces and crosses that are manufactured Commission (CPSC) urges manufac­ serves Toys for Tots. You can help by able. The businesses with an * next to in China, Korea and Taiwan and are turers to eliminate the use of lead in volunteering your time, making a cash them are more accessible to the public. being sold at discount chain stores "WWJD" jewelry,. The Commission donation or making a toy/gift donation If you bring a new unwrapped toy throughout the country. A child in Ten­ also asks that distributors obtain assur­ for a child birth to 18 years of age. If (worth $5.00 or more) to Pharaoh's nessee was found to have an elevated ances from manufacturers that those you are interested in volunteering, there Lost Kingdom, you will receive a free blood lead level after several weeks of products do not contain lead. If removal are various tasks that are available. pass through December 15, 1998. wearing one of the necklaces. There of the lead is not possible, the commis­ They are as follows: Please help us to reach more children haven't been any problems found with sion recommends that all jewelry con­ • Volunteering in the warehouse (stock­ in 1998. similar U.S. made jewelry. taining lead be accompanied by a ing, inventory, pricing items, shopping If you would like more information, Children under six may be given or prominent warning such as: "WARN­ for gifts, etc.) or to Sign up To volunteer, please may have access to the jewelry, which ING: Contains lead. Not for children • Gift wrapping in the Victor Valley contact Cathie Weber at (909) 387- may contain high levels of lead. Since under 6 years." Mall 4949. The campaign will run»from • Picking up collection boxes in the November 24 through December 22. Assembly Fellowship Applications Available County of San Bernardino Sponsored in part by KGGI 99.1 Ra­ Assemblyman Bill Leonard today an­ tors, senior staff, journalists, lobbyists • Volunteering with Sugar Plum in the dio. nounced the availability of applications and other government officials, earning Toy Drop Off Locarions for the 1999-2000 Assembly Fellowship 12 graduate credits from the California Program. State University, Sacramento. San Bernardino/Colton Brill's Shoes* Riverside: "The Assembly Fellowship was the Applicants must have earned their un­ The Sun McDonald's*(High!and & G) Ernst & Young first thing I did after graduating from dergraduate degree by June of 1999. Mid- Center Chevrolet* Southern Ca. Edison KGGI 99.1 Radio Automart Radiator* Career professionals and those with ad­ Gents (Former NAFB)* Ontario: college, and it helped me get started on a Our Town* Fiesta Village* Chaffey FCU career in public service. I encourage all vanced degrees are also encouraged to Fifth Street Senior Ctr. MetLife Fantastic Sams* college graduates who are interested in apply. No specific major is preferred. Inland Regional Ctr. Manpower Temporary Svc. Recent fellows have had careers ranging Ferris Hill Sr. Ctr. Fantastic Sams the legislative process to apply," said Ace Hardware* Neff Construction Leonard. from agriculture to social welfare. Applications are also available by call- Blood Bank of SB* Rancho Cucamonaa Chino: The eleven-month fellowship gives MdDonald's (2"^ St.) Fantastic Sams* Canyon Ridge Hospital f •ceMegefUHiDates the opportunity to be­ Trig (909) 466-4T80'o7^y*se"n3u5f*anT- Fantastic Sams* IVDA RIalto: come full-time Assembly staff members mail to Assemblyman Leonard @ Chamber of Commerce* WLC Architects Washington Mutual Bank* working on fiscal and policy issues asm.ca.gov. Waterman Car Wash* General Micro Systems in an Montclair Applications must be submitted by Feb­ A World of Travel Redlands: Assemblyman's capitol office or com­ Pomona Valley Workshop* ruary 17, 1999. Selection of the 18 fel­ Uniglobe Crown Travel Network Pharmaceutical mittee. Fellows also participate in a McDonald's (Hosp. Lane)* Fontana weekly academic seminar with legisla­ lows is made in mid-May. World Discoveries I.E. Community News Pharaoh's Lost Kingdom* Target Distr. Ctr. Optivus Technology Playco* Upland: lEEP Victorvllle: Fantastic Sams* Home Depot* Victor Valley Mall* San Bernardino City-SSG Alta Lorn a: Inland Empire Hispanic Nonvest Mortgage Fantastic Sams * Chamber of Commerce NSF PROJECT RECRUITS COMPUTER SCIENTISTS A $1.01 million grant from the Na­ $3,000 stipends to create pipelines with XmoA Mixm 3joj^ Shiue tional Science Foundation is helping the goal of building a better racially and Gal State, San Bernardino computer ethnically balanced technology enter­ Thurs., Dec. 17th, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. science faculty establish a Research prise for the nation," says Karant, not­ Career Integration Program designed ing that, "As a member of the Hispanic Gents Community Center to help disadvantaged students pursue Association of Colleges and Univer­ careers in computer science. sities we hope to serve as a model for 1462 Art Townsend (formerly Noitoii AFB) The five-year NSF award is the first other universities to help disadvantaged Admission -1 Toy or $10.00 per person at the Door given to a California university which students in this rapidly expanding field. is a testament to the quality of the "The program will be of benefit to faculty and the academic program at students, the university and the region All proceeds go to Cal State, notes Sid Kushner, director because of the advanced research equip­ San Bernardino County Children's Network of sponsored programs. Typically only ment that will be available to partici-| three to four awards of this type are pants as well as the research and devel­ Live Entertainment made each year, he adds. The competi­ opment partnerships that this award tive selection procedure involved a writ­ will make possible." Great Food by Jaime Alvarez & Associates ten proposal, full-day site visit by an Karant expects research efforts to NSF team and a written addendum re­ concentrate on distributed high perfor­ Sponsors: sponding to issues raised by multiple mance concurrent computing, intelli­ Mayor Judith Valles • Gents Organization levels of rigorous external review. gent agents, visualization, high through­ Known as the Minority Institutions out networks, data stores and software Hispanic News • Kiwanis Club of Greater San Bernardino Infrastructure program, the project will engineering. recruit students with particular empha­ Pac-Bell Karant is the principal author of the sis on minorities, women and the physi­ grant. Other Cal State computer sci­ Help Make A Child Smile This Holiday Season! cally challenged, states Yasha Karant, ence faculty involved include Kerstin associate professor of computer sci­ Voigt, Josephine Mendoza, Owen Best Wishes To You ence and director for the university's Murphy and Arturo Concepcion. More ^. & Your Family Ibis Holiday Season! Institute for Applied Supercomputing. information is available from Karant at ^ SSVPs (909) 888-2188 Participants will be "recruited with (909) 880-5329. Opportunities Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, December 9,1998

Inland Empire Hispanic News To Advertise Call (909) 381-6259 When you want OKIVe SAFELY ta reach the... OVER THE The Colton Joint Unified School District Hispanic HOLIMYS is seeking applicants for a variety of employment opportunities. Community DON'T VniNKSDRiVS Advertise in the The District is proud to offer: Inland Empire jvni poiio . • Competitive Salaries The Chicken ' • Excellent Benefits Package Hispanic I BUY 2 • Supportive Working Environment i WHOLE I CHICKENS Call the District's Job Line for current openinqs: News I FDR (909)876-4082 The U.S. Census Bureau wants to hire a Spanish-speaking media speciaiist for Census 2000. This • INCLUDES: The County of San Bernardino County job wiii last weii into the summer [ 2 WHOLE CHICKENS, CHOICE OF Department of Economic and Community Development of the year 2000 with a salary I 20 CORN TORTILLAS 1998-99 Consolidated Plan - Substantial Amendment range from $40,000 to $48,000 I OR 20 FLOUR TORTILUS I & 11 FL. OZ. OF HOT SALSA OR MILD SALSA per year. ' Must present coupon at tfane of ontar PUBLIC NOTICE I Not valid torfor catering or party orders. SayMey mnot be Spanish fluency is essential as is combined wKti any other offers • Expires 12/31/96 NOTICE ISHEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Bernardino experience in newspaper or I Sulenadini HigMaai Redlands will, at their regular meeting scheduled for TUESDAY. DECEMBER 15. 1998 AT 10:00 broadcast news. I 12S6W.SnSM ]S63E.HIgkM aSW.ColMAw. A.M. in the Chambers of the Board of Supervisors, 385 North Arrowhead Avenue, First Floor, If you are interested call (818) I (tflttViram) (MglMlM) |CaNM4Tini) San Bernardino, CA, consider the following proposed substantial amendment to the CDBG 904-6522 1^ 885-5598 864-5381 793-3885 j portion of the 1998-99 Consolidated Plan and will consider citizen comments regarding this COUPON amendment. Reprogram $803,046 to a new project for construction of Storm Drain Youth Action Coordinator Improvements from Cole Avenue to Bald Ridge Creek in the City of Highland from flic followingCity ofHighland projects; Central Avenue $60,000 -$85,000 Street Improvements (at $225,134), Central Avenue Phase 11 Street Improvements (at $195,709), Phase IX Street Improvements (at The City of Riverside is seeking individuals with an extensive background ^191,903), Phase X Street tmprevements (at $190,300). These street invohrtng^youth and community issues to fill the position of Youth Action improvement projects are to be canceled as CDBG funded activities, Coordinator. This individual will work with the Youth Action Executive but may be fiuided by oflier sources. This action is subject to approval by the Highland Citjj^ Council on December 8, 1998. Coordinating Committee to tacilitate and coordinate the planning and development ot services and programs provided to youth and their families. CONSOr-lDATEDPLAN Candidates should possess a Bachelors degree from an accredited college Each year since 1975, the County of San Bernardino has qualified to leeeive fiuleral housing or university and 3-5 years ot management experience and leadership in and community development grant fiinds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban human services, health, education or related field. Special note: this is a Development (HUD). The funds are to develop viable communities by providing decent contract position and will not receive benefits. It you are interested, you can housing, suitable living enviroiunents and expanded ecommic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons. In 1996, the County qualified to receive these funds over submit a detailed resume by 5:00 p.m., January 8,1999. a three year period from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) programs. The fimds c/o Judith B. Griffith are for eligible projects in the unincorporated communities and 14 participating cities. These cities arc Adelanto, Barstow, Big Bear Lake, Chine Hills, Ckdton, Grand Terrace, Highland, City of Riverside Loma Linda, Montclair, Ne^es, Redlands, Twentynine Palms, Yucaipa, and the Town of Human Resources Department Yucca Valley. For the purpose of these grant fimds, this area is referred to as the "County 3780 Market St., Riverside, CA 92501 Consortium." (909) 782-5808 - FAX (909) 782-5943 TDD: (909) 782-2515 To receive the 1998-99 CDBG, ESG, and HOME grant funds, flic County prepared a EOE/M-F/D consolidated ^ant application called the "Consolidated Plan." On April 14,1998, the County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors approved a proposed Consolidated Plan. Upon completion of the public review period and afler all comments were received and copsidmed, a final Consolidated Plan was prepared. The final Consolidated Plan was submitted to HUD on June 1, 1998 for funding approval.

PyPUgWNfMENT For a period of thirty (30) days beginning on November 30,1998 and ending on December 29, 1998, the public is invited to submit written comments on this proposed amendment. BARTER EXCHANGE Comments received after 5:00 p.m. December 29, 1998 cannot be considered in the (The Personal Touch) preparation of the amended 1998-99 Consolidated Plan. Send comments to the County Department of Economic and Community Development at the address shown below. Additional Business through Bartering Why lay out your hard earned cash for your business expenses when you can be bartering Those individuals wishing to express their views on this substantial amendment may be and paying for them with the additional business we send you? present and be heard at the Board of Supervisors meeting or may, prior to the time of the Conserve your cash outlay and reduce your overhead by bartering with Barter members for meeting, submit written comments to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, 385 North your business, personal, family needs and expenses. Arrowhead Avenue, Second Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0130. When you pay $200 cash outlay out of your pocket for mechanical, printing, legal, medical, office/shop maintenance. TV/appiiances, etc.,etc. you could have conserved that hard earned If you challenge any decision regarding the above proposal in court, you may be limited to cash and paid tor those ongoing expenses with the business/credits you have earned and raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the meeting described in this notice accumulated! ...Additional business paid tor through bartering. or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors at, or prior to, the Using your WHOLESALE, buying power, your cost (barter credits equivalent to cash dollars) meeting. you are purchasing at the regular price, however actual cost out-of pocket is your (WHOLESALE COST). PLUS YOU STILL HAVE THAT $200HARD EARNED CASH IN YOUR POCKET. Now Due to time constraints and the number of persons wishing to give oral testimony, time doesn't that sound great? INTERESTED? restrictions may be placed on oral testimony at the public hearing regarding this proposal. You may make your comments in writing to assure that you are able to express yourself adequately. 13 YEARS IN BUSINESS San Bernardino County JERRY EAVES, CHAIRMAN (909) 881-6131 & 6132 • FAX (909) 881-6133 Department of Economic BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE and Community Development COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO Ask for Joseph, Julie, Maryann, or Tony 8 Hispanic Interest Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, December 9,1998

COLLEGE FUNDING 101: Women of Achievement - From page 2 in Indio, where she is responsible for rectly responsible. She is relentless in THE NEW EDUCATION IRA the total planning, management, imple­ the pursuit of educational exposure and BY RAY MATA INVESTMENT EXECUTIVE, PAINEWEBBER mentation, and monitoring of federally opportunity for migrant students and funded migratory education funds that their families. Excellence in her chosen The headlines are staggering-college for whom you may contribute. To be provide supplemental education and profession is evident by the continuing costs are up; financial assistance is eligible to open an account, both the support services to children of migra- student success attributed to the Mi­ down. You want what is best for our contributor (the account holder) and tory parents in districts in Riverside and grant Education Program as well as the children or grandchildren, but you worry the beneficiary must meet certain eligi­ San Bemardino Counties. state and national recognition afforded that your regular savings will not cover bility requirements. Following are de­ Reasonable, rational, and responsible not only the program, but Tina, herself. the ever increasing expense of higher tails: in an educational arena wrought with Tina has received numerous awards, education. Contributor Eligibility politics, Tina Marinez speaks with pas­ honors, recognitions, among others: Now thanks to the recent legisla­ An Education IRA is the only sion and compassion for migrant edu­ California Department of Education for tion, there is help available-the Educa­ type of IRA that does not require that cation. A child of migrant workers outstanding leadership and contribu­ tion IRA. Modeled on the individual you have earned income to fund it. who herself became a migrant worker, tions to the Migrant Education Pro­ retirement account, the Education IRA Therefore contributions may be made Tina knows firsthand the challenges of gram; appointed to Superintendent is a savings vehicle designed to help even if you only have investment or the children and the families she serves. Delaines Easton's Advisory Task Force investors prepare for the future higher pension income, making it an excel­ Having come from a family of migrant on Migrant Education and the Hispanic education expenses of your children, lent way for retired grandparents to workers, and experiencing the chal­ Community Advisory Council; YWCA grandchildren or any child under the assist the funding of their lenges of pursuing higher education, of West End San Bemardino County age of 18. grandchildren's education. Tina utilizes all avenues open to her to Woman of Achievement for distin­ Like a traditional IRA, the earnings If your adjusted gross income (AGI) provide opportunities for migrant chil­ guished and loyal service in the field of on the Education IRA contributions is less than $95,000 if you are a single dren to explore educational horizons. education; City of San Jose, California are not taxable while they are held in taxpayer or less than $150,000 if you Without Tina's perserverance, profes­ for "Successful CABE '94 Conference" the account. However, the Education are a married taxpayer filing jointly, sionalism, overall excellence and dedi­ with over2000 educators in attendance; IRA has several important features that you may make the full $500 contribu­ cation, programs such as the following Bilingual Recognition Program by distinguish it from a traditional IRA tion on behalf of a beneficiary. If your would be neither successful, nor readily Riverside and San Bemardino Offices and taxable savings accounts: AGI is between $95,000 to $110,000 available to the migrant students in of Education; inducted into the College • Contributions are not tax de­ (single) or $150,000 to $160,000 (mar­ Riverside County: of the Desert's Hall of Fame in.recogni- ductible, but eamings grow tax deferred. ried filing jointly), you may make a Migrant Education Even Start Program, tion for outstanding achievement lo­ • Withdrawals are tax free when partial contribution. You are not eli­ Migrant Education Health Conference, cally, statewide, and nationally in edu­ used for post-secondary education ex­ gible to make a contribution if your Migrant Education In-Home Tutorial cation. penses such as tuition, fees, books, sup­ AGI exceeds these limits. Program, and the Migrant Education plies, equipment and room and board Beneficiary Eligibility Operation Foliow-up/PACE (Pursuit of Gracious, conciliatory, knowledge--^ (for students in attendance.) , t ^..ifcWhile thexontributor eligibility re­ Awareness tnrc5upiT!olleges Experi- able, Tina provides all migrant children , • Any remaining balance in the quirements are less stringent for ences) with a voice of experience, expertise, Education IRA may be distributed or Education IRAs, anew level of eligibil­ These are only a few of the pro­ and empathy. Tina never moved from rolled over to an Education IRA for ity applies that does not exist with a grams for which Tina Marinez is di­ her roots. How lucky for all of us! another eligible family member. traditional IRA- beneficiary eligibility. However, any money that is not used To open an Education IRA, you must for eligible expenses and is then with­ be sure of the following: Safety tips for a Bright Holiday Season drawn would be subject to ordinary • The beneficiary is under 18 Southern California Edison encourages its customers to keep the income tax, plus an additional 10 per­ years of age when receiving contribu­ holidays safe and bright by following some electrical safety tips. cent penalty. tions; With the new Education IRA, up to • You make no contribution to • Avoid overloading wall outlets or extension cords when adding holiday lighting $500 per year can be contributed on the beneficiary' s account in years where to a home or building. Overloaded circuits trip circuit breakers and can cause fires. behalf of a child under age 18 and there any amount has been contributed to a • Male sure all holiday lights ate UL (Underwriters's Laboratories) listed. The UL is no limit on the number of children state-run prepaid tuition program on certification is recognized worldwide as a standard for product safety and quality. his or her behalf; • Do not use ordinary lightweight indoor extension cords outdoors. Equipment Marine Family - From p. 3 • If more than one person is used outdoors should be weatherproofed and designed for outdoor use. funding an Education IRA for a benefi­ focus on their goals and have the heart • Before installing equipment that has been left in storage, check all lighting ciary, it is important that the contribu­ to go after them. It's that heart that paraphemalia for broken sockets, frayed cords, and loose connections. If these tions be coordinated so that no more makes good things happen in life." conditions are found, replace the equipment. than $500 be contributed annually from • Do not place cords around or near metal pipes, appliances or anything that is Gomez echoed those sentiments and all sources to the same beneficiary. metallic. added that the Marine Corps is a good Changing Beneficiaries • Avoid placing cords under mgs, through doorways, or near fumiture where they tool to use to succeed in life. In the event that the original benefi­ may become frayed, broken, stepped on or tripped over. "If young Latinos are ambitious and ciary does not completely use his or her • Unplug a power cord from a wall outlet before replacing old bulbs. want to succeed, the Marine Corps can Education IRA, the unused balance cah • When hanging outdoor lights, make sure nails and/or tacks are not hammered •- make a good life for them, whether they be rolled over to another eligible family through the electric cords. m u .ijjv iqcq want to make it a career or use it to gain member's Education IRA. In the case • To prevent any organic holiday tree from becoming a fire hazard, water it"'" knowledge and real-world experience." of a rollover, the $500 annual limit does regularly. Dry trees ignite more quickly than well-watered ones. A newly cut tree Both agreed a young Latinos suc­ not apply. can absorb up to a gallon of water or more a day. cess lies in his education, regardless of For More information • Be sure not to water the electrical cord when watering a Christmas tree. Ensure j, whether he wants to be a Marine or not. Of course, building a higher educa­ that all electric cords are a safe distance away from a tree's water stand. ^ "They need to stay in school and get as tion fund requires some foresight and • Check the electric cords daily before plugging in the holiday lights. Make suf4 • much out of it as they can," said careful planning—essentially a strategy that children and pets are kept a safe distance from a tree. Hernandez, whose parents came to the that allows you to both control the tim­ • Before plugging in children's electrical toys or computers, check for any wiring United States from Ciudad Jaurez, ing and taxability of your investments. problems. Mexico. "That's how they'll get ahead Talk to an investment executive for • If leaving home for the holidays, make sure unnecessary lights are unplugged and make a difference in the world." more details about the potential ben­ for added safety. There are approximately 800 His­ efits of establishing an Education IRA. Enjoy a bright and safe Christmas Holiday Season panic officers and 18,200 Hispanic en­ listed Marines currently in the Marine owve SAFSLi THIS HOUMi SFASON - THE LIFE TOU SAVEMT BE YOUR OWH. Corps, including two general officers..