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Wednesday January 21,1998 Voiumell Number 10 Serving the Hispanic Communities in the Inland Empire
• San Bernardino • Colton • Rialto • Bloomington • Redlands • Fontana • Rancho Cucamonga • Ontario • Victor Vailey • Riverside • Casa Blanca • Corona
The Inland Empire's Only Hispanic Minority Owned English Language Newspaper Ruben S. Ayala: a lifetime of dedicated public service Ayala speaks about his father with rev erence and his role in the family and its effects on his children. “My father was a Arrowhead Regional Medical Center proud man who was stern and believed in By Pauline Rael Jaramillo discipline. He taught his children good traits, to work hard, know and believe in oneself and be proud of what we do, to mmm li 1 .1^1 achieve in this world and be helpful to • others. To this day, I am forever grateful .m is 11 IS for those life values received from him.” .. . ■'“111.;: ^ m
Ayala’s father was a water well driller 11 5s & ■ by trade and commuted throughout South m ■ ■ .**-•'* «l gfe % m ern California to different Job sites. His imt:m m grandparents took care of the family, speak / ■8r>'' -5 vy ing Spanish only, consequently, Ayala • lacked the development of English as a primary language. As a result, his elemen tary education was limited due to his teacher’s inability to communicate with his young student. “Until the 7th grade, I and 39 class Senator Ruben Ayala, 32nd Senato mates attended segregated schools Arrowhead Regional Medical Center In Colton rial District, will end 43 years of pub in Chino. Then we were transferred lic service when he steps down at to an integrated school on the junior New San Bernardino County Hospital scheduled to open in October the end of his term in December, high level. Of the 40 transfer stu Whafs in a name? If you a.sk Charles locations, the County decided on a 72 acre 1998. dents, only three of us graduated I Senator Ruben S. Ayala, 32nd Senato Jervis, CEO of the San Bernardino County parcel off Interstate 10 in Colton and in from high school. I wish to thank rial District, is ending a public service Medical Center, the answer is likely to be 1990 two teams of architects were chosen Marty Carter, a great athlete and career of 43 years when he steps down at image. According to Jervis, "the images to design the facility. teacher at "D" Street School. I wish the end of his term in December, 1998, as that a county hospital conjures up can be ARMC, which has a 373 bed capacity, also to thank my coaches, Levi a result of the term limit initiative for state unappealing. By renaming the facility Ar is divided into three core buildings: the Dickey and Frank Elder who evidently elected officials passed by the voters in rowhead Regional Medical Center main Hospital, the Medical Health Facility saw some potential in me and of 1990. (ARMC), we become a hospital for all the and the Central Plant and may well be the fered me encouragement.” In an exclusive interview with lEHN, citizens of our county." most seismic resistant civilian structure ever Ayala, 75, said, “When I first entered pub Ruben Ayala ______But the change is not in name only - built. It is expected to remain self-sufficient lic service in 1955,1 committed myself to Continued on page 3 plans for a new location and a new facility, for three days following an 8.5 earthquake. serve to the best, of my ability to those which is expected to be in full operation by According to an advertising supplement to constituents who elected me. Throughout October 20, 1998, began almost 20 years F.W. Dodge, never before used technology these many years of service, I have contin ago. Jervis states that i n 1978 the County of was incorporated into the design used to ued to put forth my total energies, knowl San Bernardino hired Booz, Allen & construct the complex. "The three core build edge and wisdom into policies, official and Hamilton to evaluate the current facility on ings will be linked with first of their kind legislative actions for their benefit. It is my Gilbert Street and prepare a new site mas telescoping corridors, called portals. These utmost hope that the voters will perceive ter plan. The current facility, which was 14 foot long portals, along with flexible that I have accomplished my commitment.” built in 1918, was found to be seismlcally roof/joint and extension wall covers, will Ayala was born, raised and received his unsafe, as well as having many utility, enable the four foot gaps between the three education in the City of Chino (see related structural and operational inefficiencies buildings to close to as little as four inches article). At the age of five his mother died even though it is the third busiest trauma or open as wide as eight feet." Considering and father, Mauricio, brother, Maurice center on the west coast, according to En the location of the new medical center, nine (Maury), sisters Suzie, Stella and Rosie, gineering News-Record, a trade publica miles from the San Andreas fault and two and little Ruben moved to the paternal tion of The McGraw-Hill Companies. miles for the San Jacinto fault, this may be “We lived in the barrio and were in the After evaluating the cost of building a the best possible precaution for averting midst of the depression. Our family was Ruben Ayala is pictured above cel new facility, upgrading the existing one, or disaster. poor and so was every family in town. We ebrating Christmas with his wife Irene contracting out services to other medical Patients will have increased accessibil picked the fruits in the Merced area just and his father-in-law Mr.Morales af facilities, it was determined that erecting a ity to a larger variety of services at a faster like many Mexican families did at that ter being discharged from the Ma new center was the most cost effective pace. Included in the facility are: "six medi- time” rine Corps at the end of World War II. procedure. After considering two other Continued on page 5 Editorial Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, January 21,1998
Editorial 6th Annual Noche Cultural Crafton Hills College Riverside - Chicano Student Pro RegistrationBegins San Bernardino needs Judy Valles grams of the University of California, Riverside will present NOCHE CUL Crafton Hills College's (CHC) regu On February 3, voters of the City of San Bernardino will decide who will be TURAL, an evening of family enter lar on campus registration for Spring their next mayor to lead the residents into the next millennium. tainment on Saturday, January 24. Semester will be January 20 and 21. The Inland Empire Hispanic News wholeheartedly endorses Judy Valles Highlights of the evening will in The first day of instruction will be to be the next mayor. clude a special performance by La Monday, January 26. Bom, raised and educated in the City of San Bernardino, Valles is cognizant Princesita, a fourteen year old Mariachi New students, as well as continuing of the major issues confronting the city, including, but not limited to, the current, singer from Moreno Valley. Accom students who did not register by phone, longlasting economic crises, lack of jobs, the drastic trickle-down effect of the panying La Princesita will be Mariachi should come to the CHC Admissions Norton and March closures. Los Halcones also from Moreno Val Office now to get appointments to reg Blight and neighborhood deterioration is, unfortunately, prevalent throughout ley and the Los Angeles area. Los ister for regular on campus registra the major sections of the city, with adjacent small business locations boarded up. Romeros, a husband and wife duet from tion. The sooner students get their ap Although crime statistics have generally been reduced, a zero- based tolerance Riverside will perform traditional songs pointments to register, the better chance on crime has to be the primary objective. from the areas of Mexico and they have of getting the classes they And the most serious issue that Valles has stated on numerous candidate Latinoamerica. want. forums, and that many citizens have been outspoken about, is the vacuum of Included in the evening's program Admission applications can be ob political vision and leadership in the current administration. ming will be El Mago of Blythe who tained from the Admissions Office or Valles’ excellent educational background, years of experience as atop level will perform illusions of magic, jug from the class schedule. Class sched executive, and as president of several colleges, coupled with consultant experi gling and uni-cycling. Adult and chil ules are available at no charge on the ence at the national level, highly qualifies her to lead the city’s administration in dren ballet folklorico performances by campus. the challenges of providing municipal services that the city residents rightfully Riverside's folklorico dancers The CHC Admissions Office is lo deserve. MEXITLI and the Ballet Folklorico de cated in the student Services Building, As an experienced executive, Valles will ensure that the city services provide UCR will also be presented. Room 213 (next to the clock tower). a business-friendly environment for new businesses relocating to the area. Performances will begin at 7:00 p.m. For more information about regis Valles has stated that she will continue to enhance the community-based and will be held in the University The tration, call the CHC Admissions Of policing program which is currently in place by the chief of police which will atre. Due to limited seating advance fice at (909) 389-3372. directly result in safer neighborhoods and safer environment for small businesses. ticket purchases are strongly recom CHC is located at 11711 Sand Can Based on her notable accompHshments as a manager and planner, she will he mended and can be purchased in ad yon road in Yucaipa. From Highway fully capable to analyze the city’s organizational structure, its budgetary re vance at the Chicano Student Programs 10, take the Yucaipa Blvd. exit to the sources and fiscal distribution of goods and services which will be beneficial to Office. All seats: $7 San Canyon Road intersection. Turn businesses and residents of the City of San Bernardino, inclusive, but not limited For further information call: Chicano left on San Canyon Road tp the ^ to, pjiblic and fire safety, senior citizen needs, street maintenance, etc. Student Programs at (909) 787-3821. sign. : , . . She has proposes a strategic development plan to revitalize the economic base of the city through the alio cation of resources and assets, coupled with a marketing Patton State Hospital Multicultural Festival plan and economic incentive for new and current business expansion. Patton State Hospital is once again ush The hospital will be holding their sec Valles has the political commitment, expertise and clear vision to meet the ering in the new year by embracing the ond annual Multicultural Festival held on enormous challenges which she will be confronted when elected. San Bernardino goal of CULTURAL COMPETENCE January 27 and 28, 1998 in the hospital's needs a professional at the mayor’s helm. AND MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE Auditorium. San Bernardino needs Judy Valles through their new Multicultural Education On Tuesday, January 27, 1998 there and Training Program (MCET). will be a workshop held entitled "Racism in Mental Health" presented by Dr. Caroline RONALD P. LUBEY Murray from University of California, Riv erside. This workshop is scheduled for Attorney at Law 8:30 a.m. through 12:00 noon. Inland Empire Misdemeanor Cases For more information contact Robin Hispanic News Huff-Musgrove, Ph.D., Director of • Drunk Driving - $350 (MCET) at (909) 425-7639. 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Ruben S.Ayala: A lifetime of dedicated public service - From p. 1 The boy who didn't “I experienced this lack of communi District in January, 1974 against (Con many individuals during my public career, know all the words cation which hampered my education. To gressman) Jerry Lewis in a special election. regardless of their background. Because I this day, resent what I went through. As He serves on the Committees on Rules, don’t wear this Chicano thing on my sleeve By John dopes does not make me any less of who I am or (Reprinted from the Daily Bulletin) a result, I am a strong believer in bilingual Water, Agriculture, Local Government, education, which is the best educational Business and Professions, Transportation my background then anyone else.” transition to learning English, which is our and Veterans Affairs. Requested to select a single award-of the When Ramon Valdez was just a boy he lived in many received that epitomizes the most Chino and played in the dusty streets of the barrio. primary language and every person should During his 24 year Senate career, he has The word "barrio" probably wasn't used much be fluent in speaking. You would have to received many awards including, among satisfaction to him for his long and distin in those days^ for it had yet to become a popular experience this language barrier to appreci others; “Legislator of the Year” by the guished career, Ayala responded immedi term. ate what bilingual education is all about.” VFW, AMVETS, Association of Califor ately with the high school named in his His family was poor, but Ramon didn't realize it Ayala also had another role model, his nia Water Agencies, American Public honor. because in the Great Depression days of the '30s brother, Maury, who was an outstanding Works Association, Democrats United and I believe there is no greater honor that there was nothing with which to compare poverty. may be bestowed on a person than to name The whole town was poor. athlete in many sports at Chino High League of CaliforniaCities; “Citizen of the There was little to covet because there was a School. “I wanted to be like my brother who Year Award” by the Chino Valley Cham an institution of learning after that indi certain sameness to everyone's lot in life. And was a really outstanding athlete and I really ber of Commerce, San Bernardino County vidual. everyone's lot was not much. looked up to him because of his abilities.” VFW, MAP A, and the Ki wanis Club; “Dis Ramon's family was close, as were most poor tinguished Citizen of the Year” by the Boy Ayala was listed as a top rank families of that time. The hunt for survival in those We owe a lot to our father, Mauricio. days did that to,families. Scouts of America, in its Special Jubilee student at Chino high School and The boy's father was proud and hard working. He taught us, my sisters, Ruben and Year; “Testimonial Dinner Recipient” tor lettered in basketball, baseball and Through all of the Depression, he was never on I, that nothing in this world is free outstanding community leadership by the football. welfare (or relief as they called it then), nor was he and you pay for what you get. He American Cancer Society; "Statesmanship Chino High School Class Book ever employed by the WPA or any other govern taught us to be true to ourselves and Award” by Cal-Poly. Pomona-Phi Kappa ment agency. to achieve in this world, and to give Phi. "However, I get the greatest thrill that 1 He drilled water wells around Southern Califor of oneself. Ruben has been able to am invited to be commencement speaker nia and was away from home much of the time. The City of Rialto has named a street in Ramon's father was stern, but infinitely fair with do all those things for himself and his name; the City of Chino and the County every year, ami when entering the audito his children, and he taught Ramon that if he were for others. We are very proud of what of San Bernardino have each named a park rium, 1 am greeted with a standing ovation. true to himself he would be true to everyone. he has accomplished. in his honor; and the Chino Unilled School It makes me very humble that these stu The advice became the guidon that Ramon fol Maurice (Maury) Ayala District named its newest high school the dents are very receptive and look up to me. lowed the rest of his life. The mark of that paternal Senator Ruben Ayala’s older brother "It is my greatest hope that those at lesson remains on him to this day. Ruben S. Ayala High School. When Ramon was five years old his mother Married to the former Irene Morales, tributes that have been my life’s guidelines Motivated to succeed, Ayala became died, and he was raised by his grandparents. they have three sons; Bud, Mtiurice and for these many years and what I have been one of the most outstanding athletes and top Although the older couple lived in Chino, they Gary and three grandchildren, Danielle, able to achieve will be the inspiration and rank student at Chino High School. He were both born in Mexico, and were still tethered Sarah Rose and Amy. for these many years and what I hav e been strongly to their Mexican heritage and their Mexi lettered in basketball, baseball and football. For a number of years Ayala has been able to achieve will be the inspiration and can ways. After graduation, Ayala joined the Ma criticized by individuals, who have sttiled motivation to our young generation and Neither spoke English very well. rines and saw action in the South Pacific Ramon's environment rendered him bilingual that he has not extended his support for will set the example of w'hat they are ca with the First Marine Division. He speaks when he was just a child. Hispanic cau.ses and issues. In a rare emo pable of accomplishing once they set their proudly of his service in the Marines. His mother had spoken English well. But be- tional moment, he said, “I am proud to be an minds, and be able to further assist others I cause she was gone from Ramon's life, and his After his discharge, he attended Pomona American of Mexican descent. 1 have helped who are in need of help.” father was away so often, the Spanish language Junior College, UCLA Extension School became a dominant part of Ramon's world. and graduated from the National Electronic One day at grammar school. Ramon's teacher Institute in Los Angeles. wrote " adventure" on the blackboard and in structed the youngsters in her class to write a short Ayala was elected to the Chino School composition based on the word. Board in 1955. In 1962, he was elected to OWN YOUR OWN HOME The essay was to be turned in a few days later. the city council and in 1964, became Ramon did not know what "adventure" meant. Chino's first elected mayor. In 1966, he was Why Rent? He did not. in fact, know what "composition" elected to the San Bernardino Board of meant: Supervisors and served as chairperson from He felt lost and embarrassed. 1968 to 1972. During his board tenure, We'll Show You How When the day arrived for the children to turn in their work. Ramon had nothing to submit. Ayala served on major regional boards and He was devastated. commissions. ATTENTION First Time Homebuyers The teacher kept him after school -not to punish He delights in telling the story about his • Down payment assistance available him. but to a.sk him why he had not written his ongoing feud with Sheriff Frank Bland, (a • Low interest rates - 5.5% 30 yr Fixed* composition. Marine Corps veteran) who had a reputa He told her his story, and said he was sure he tion for getting whatever he wanted from • Free Homebuyer Education/Maintenance )bould have done it if he had known what the words prevention classes meant. the Board of Supervisors. He visited Chair Ramon, who has been a good friend of mine for person Ayala’s office and stated that he more than 30 years, told me this story at lunch the wanted extra funding for policing in the Let us help educate you on how to make other day while he spoke of many things. It was that incorporated areas. Ayala firmly stated that the biggest investment of your life childhood incident, he said, that makes him favor the local police were responsible for polic bilingual education. Surely, he said, English is the official language in ing those areas. The situation got heated WISELY... our state. It ought to be. and Bland told him that he was just a former But. he said, he believes bilingual education Marine (SOB) with a Mexican temper and Buying your first home! would serve as the quickest way to help kids learn Ayala responded that he (Bland) was a the English language. former Marine (SOB) with an Irish temper Why should a child suffer in his studies, he said, Call our office today because he is not familiar with English and has no and invited him outside to settle the differ one at home who can help him, or no one at home ences, which Bland declined. Afterward Neighborhood Housing Services who cares? they understood each other and were able to of the Inland Empire, Inc. It's not fair to the children, he said. It’s only right work in the best interest of their common to help them in school. constituents. 1390 North "D" Street He said bilingual schooling should have nothing Ayala was elected to the 34th Senatorial to do with ethnic relationships. All of us are, after San Bernardino, CA 92405 all. Americans, Ramon said to me. Senator Ayala’s greatest legacy "It's something like when 1 was a Marine during the war." he said. " Nobody ever called me a was his service to the people of his Mexican Marine. 1 was a U.S. Marine, just like all district for years to come. They will my buddies. benefit from the schools, parks, and 889-2606, Ext. 600 "We were just trying to help one another stay many other important services that Upon qualification alive. he fought for. Senator Ayala was & availability Helping each other learn is something like that." devoted to improving the lives of the NHSIE is a NON-PROFIT community-based organization that he said. working people that elected him. By the way Ramon is not my friend's real name. provides down payment assistance, and homeownership Senator Bill Lockyer His real name is Ruben. education to low and moderate income families. Ruben Ayala. Senator Pro-Tern of the Senate State Senator Ruben S. Ayala. Health Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, January 21,1998 Meet Eric Hernandez,< eration and balance. The Food Guide Nutrition Related Problems Kill Pyramid helps you . VOTIE "I have set my career goals to be Anheuser-Busch Sales Company TUESDAY come an influential registered dietitian, San Bernardino • Riverside advocating for the health improvement FEBRUAnV3 of 'la gente' and those in need." 7 Community News Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, January 21,1998 SBVC Kicks Off Arts, Lecture Series With Poncho Sanchez FromMedical page 1 Center Popular Latin jazz recording artist Los Angeles, Sanchez was the young cal/surgical nursing units, a telemetry unit, Poncho Sanchez will kick off San Ber est of eleven chUdren, some of which maternal and child health nursing units three nardino Valley College's 1998 Arts were hard core Jazz enthusiasts. One of psychiatric units and six special ICU nurs and lecture Series with a concert on Sanchez's primary inspirations was the ing units, including a Burn Unit/, with state Sunday (Feb. 1) in the SBVC Audito- ^ late vibist Cal TJader, who popularized of the art information and communication rium at 3 p.m. Tickets are available for Latinjazz in the 1950s. At the age of 23, systems," according to a flier published by Sanchez Joined TJader's band in 1975 Business and Professional Services Direc only $5 general admission, $3 for se until TJader's passing in 1982. "When tory. AT&T representatives present a niors and students, by calling the ticket Furthermore, it's expected that the new check for $100,000 to the National hot line at (909) 888-6511, extension you play with a guy that you've idolized facility will attract physicians and health Hispanic Scholarship Fund (NHSF). 8038. all your life, it's a dream come true," care providers and ultimately attract health The grant will help NHSF increase Sanchez, a Latin Jazz and salsa per said Sanchez. related services to the area. Jervis states that the number of students who can cussionist, w'ill be Joined by his eight- Sanchez's performance is the first of the two services which are not currently access information about the Fund piece ensemble of the same name, many concerts, lectures, panel discus being offered (high voltage radiation therapy and related scholarships. Pictured which recently released its new com sions, art gallery shows and special and open heart surgery), will continue to be left to right are Michele Hincks, pact disc. Freedom Sound, featuring events under the umbrella of the SBVC contracted out to hospitals in the area for assistant vice president, Consumer trombonist Wayne Henderson and tenor 1998 Arts and Lecture Series. the next five years following the opening of Markets Division, AT&T Pacific saxophonist Wilton Felder. Like most * Ihe center. States; Sara MartinezTucker, presi The SBVC Auditorium is located at The potential for expansion in order to of Sanchez's Concord albums. Free dent, National Hispanic Scholar dom Sound focuses primarily on in 701 South Mt. Vernon Ave., in San accommodate a growing populace, which ship Fund; and Roxanne Lizcano, strumental Latinjazz, but also contains Bernardino. Parking is free. For further has a rich, diverse culture, was taken into president, San Francisco chapter, ticket information call (909) 888-6511, consideration when the design plans were Hispanic Employees Association a few salsa numbers with vocals. extension 8038. being drawn up. Currently the medical cen of AT&T (HISPA). Born in Laredo, Texas and raised in ter serves a high percentage of Hispanics patients. Any given day the Hispanic pa tient census is from 50 to 60 percent. Jean Mah, an associate of the design team states, "we have addressed the continually chang ing health care (needs) by designing flex ibility in the Center through maximum hori zontal expansion potential on virtually ev ery floor of the building." j?-*"'^ .‘■‘Va-t-'', / dhim/ The total cost of the new medical center currently stands at $646 million. Two thirds will be paid through state and federal gov ernment funds and the remaining one third by the County of San Bernardino. Starting in the year 2001, the county will pay be tween $13 to $15 million a year and will continue making payments for the next thirty years. Revenue to meet these pay Judith ^^LLES for Mayor ments without having to rely on additional monies is anticipated. Considering the number of services which will be provided, the expansion po tential, and the built in earthquake damage — A PLAN TO TURN OUR TOWN AROUND — resistance, it appears that Arrowhead Re gional Medical Center will be serving the community for decades to come. 1 REFORM CITY HAU CUT RED TAPE & WASTE CREATE QUALITY JOBS Miranda Enlists in Army Put an end to the backroom • Eliminate costly duplication — Expand worker Arturo R. Miranda, son of Priscilla deals that have plagued city like the city's three different training programs. Gallardo and grandson of Rufina Aguire government for the past personnel directors Qean up our city's of San Bernardino, California, recently 25 years. (LA only has 1!) graffiti and blighted enlisted in the United States Army. Establish neighborhood • Demand accountability from area and make San ; n J^'S*^duate,pf Pa,cific High School, councils that have real every department head. Bernardino attractive San Bernardino, California, Miranda decision-making power. to businesses. Market San Bernardino will report to Fort Jackson, South Caro Always keep my door open! and bring new, high- lina on February 4, 1998 for Basic paying jobs here. Training and to Fort Benning, Georgia and Fort Lee, Virginia for Advanced Individual Training. 82d. Airborne, Fort Bragg, North Carolina is his per manent Duty Station. He has chosen VOTE VOTE Parachute Rigger for his military occu pation specialty and has volunteered to serve a four year enlistment. FEBRUARY FEBRUARY Miranda is also qualified to receive the Army College Fund. Through this 3RD 3RD program, he will receive $40,000 to continue his education upon comple tion of his enlistment. Miranda's recruiter. Staff Sergeant . Raymond T. Price invites all those in Paid for by Judith Valies ^or Mayor Committee terested in learning more about ca P.O. Box 392 • San Bernardino. CA 92402 Wilma S Iva. Treasurer • lD?f970870 reer opportunities in the Army to stop Ph (909) 383-9292 • Fax (909) 383-0591 by his office located at 711 W. 2nd Website: htlp:,''/www.judith-valles.conn Street, Suite D, or call 909-885-5664. . 6______Announcements Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, January 21,1998 Free Legal Advice By Phone for Seniors BIG DEMAND GRAN Free legal advice and in formation by phone for se FOR TRUCK DEMANDA PARA nior citizens (aged 60 and older) on government ben DRIVERS CHOFERES DE efits, powers of attorneys, CAMIONES simple wills, con servatorships, guardianship, NEED A LICENSE? NECESITA UNA LICENCIA grandparent visitation, joint Rentamos Camion tenancies and in home care. Call Inland Counties Legal Truck Rental with Incluyendo Services toll free Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. - 12:(X)noon Practice Time, Includes Tlempo Para Practicar y and Thursdays from 1:00 Experienced Driver Chofer Con Experiencia p.m. - 4:00 p.m. for Eastern Riverside County call 1- for a Class A or Class B Requeridos Por DMV . 800-226-4257, for western Riverside County call 1- DMV Driving Test. Para Ucencia Clase AoB 888-455-4257. This pro name AA Rents gram supported in part by funding from the Riverside AA Rents (909) a22-0812 (909) 429-7384 County Office on Aging. Become a Certified County of San Bernardino Volunteer Tester Department of Economic and Community Development The Fair Housing Coun 1997-98 Consolidated Plan - Substantial Amendments cil of San Bernardino NOTICE OF HEARING County, Inc. (FHC), is cur NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Bernardino will hold a public hearing on JANUARY 27. 1998 AT 10:00 AM., in the rently seeking citizens who Chambers of the Board of Supervisors, 385 North Arrowhead Avenue, First Floor, San Bernardino, CA. The purpose of the hearing is to consider the proposed substantial are dedicated to fighting amendments to the 1997-98 Consolidated Plan listed below and to solicit citizen comments regarding these amendments. barriers to equal housing B.\CKGROUND Each year since 1975, the County of San Bernardino has qualified to receive federal housing and community development grant funds from the U.S. choice for all persons. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funds are to develop viable communities by providing decent housing, suitable living environments and expanded economic o-sortunities, principally for low-and moderate-income persons. In 1996, the County qualified to receive these funds over a three year period from The FHC will recruit .nd the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) programs. The funds are for train testers to aid in validat eligible projects in the unincorporated communities and 14 participating cities. These cities are Adelanto, Barstow, Big Bear Lake, Chino Hills, Colton, Grand Terrace, Highland. Loma Linda, Montclair, Needles, Redlands, Twenty nine Palms, Yucaipa, and the Town of Yucca Valley. For the purpose of these grant funds, this area is ing alleged discriminatory referred to as the "County Consortium.” housing practices. To receive the 1997-98 CDBG, ESG, and HOME grant funds, the County prepared a consolidated grant application called the “Consolidated Plan." On April 15,1997, Federal Fair Housing the County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors approved a proposed Consolidated Plan. Upon completion of the public review period and after all comments were Laws prohibit discrimina received and considered, a final Consolidated Plan was prepared. The final Consolidated Plan was submitted to HUD on June 6, 1997 for funding approval. tion in housing because of PROPOSEDCDBG SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENTS The following proposed amendments will substantially change the Action Plan for the CDBG portion of the 1997- race, color, national origin, 98 Consolidated Plan: religion, sex, familial status Reprogram $80,000 to a new project for construction of a facility for the W.I.C. (Women with Infants and Children) Program in the City of Barstow, from or persons with disabilities. Unprogrammed Funds. If you are interested in Reprogram $4,050 to a new project for providing a roller hockey recreation program in the City of Twentynine Palms from the Twentymine Palms Blight and Graffiti serving as a volunteer tester Abatement Program, and cancel the abatement program as a CDBG funded activity. please call (909) 884-8056 Reprogram $595 to the Twentynine Palms “Choices” at-risk youth counseling program, from the Twentynine Palms Dispute Resolution Program, and cancel the for more information. dispute resolution program as a CDBG funded activity. The Fair Housing Coun Reprogram $25,000 to the First District Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program at the Lady “B” Ranch in the Town of Apple Valley, from Unprogrammed Funds. cil of San Bernardino Reprogram $30,000 to the J O B. Handicapped Training Faciiiy Expansion Project in the City of Hesperia and $20,000 to the Senior Nutrition/Outreach Programs County, Inc., is a private at the Phelan, Pinon Hills and El Mirage Senior Citizen Centers, from the Lucerne Valley Water System Rehabilitation - Stewart Water Company Project, and cancel non-profit agency that pro the water system project as a CDBG activity. vides technical assistance, Reprogram $30,000 to a new project for resurfacing tennis courts at Seventh Sueet Park in the City of Yucaipa to provide a multi-purpose recreational court facility, and education to all consum from Yucaipa Unprogrammed Funds. i. ers regarding their housing Reprogram $7,000 to a new project to construct handicapped access ento’ rqpips and double doors at the Seventh Street Park recreation building, from Yucaipa rights. Unprogrammed Funds. Reprogram $25,000 to a new project to increase the Citizens’ Patrol Program in the Town of Yucca Valley, from Unprogrammed Funds. Press Release Reprogram $3,611 to the Belifield Hall Improvements Project in Landers, from Unprogrammed Funds. Community Services De Reprogram $44,855 to the Pennsylvania Avenue Improvements Project in the City of Colton, from Colton Unprogrammed Funds. partment of San Bernardino Reprogram $43,000 to a new project to acquire property on 19th Street in the City San Bernardino, in order to continue the operation on the Provisional Accelerated County is proud to announce Learning (PAL) child care facility; from Unprogrammed Funds. the services of their PUBLIC COMMENT For a period ofthirty (30) days beginning on January 1^1998 and ending on February 11,1998, the public is invited to submit written comments MentorWorks Project. on these proposed amendments. Comments received after 5:00 p.m. Febmary 11,1998 cannot be considered in the preparation of the amended 1997-98 Consolidated MentorWorks is available Plan. Send comments to County ECD at the address shown below. to work with existing Those individuals wishing to express their views on these substantial amendments may be present and be heard at the public hearing or may. prior to the time of the hearing, mentoring programs as well submit written comments to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, 385 North Arrowhead Avenue, Second Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0130 as with groups wanting to If you challenge any decision regarding the above proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors at, or prior to, the public hearing. start a mentoring program. Our services include recruit Due to time constraints and the number of persons w ishing to give oral testimony, time 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. ing, screening, orientation, ongoing training and col San Bernardino County JERRY EAVES, CHAIRMAN Department of Economic and Community Development BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE laborative efforts. For addi 290 North “D” Street, Sixth Floor COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO tional information please San Bernardino, CA 92415-0040 Attn: Program and Compliance Section EARLENE SPROAT, CLERK OF THE call Effie Sharp at (909) 891 - or call (909) 388-0959 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 3949. Opportunities 7 Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, January 21,1998 SUBSTITUTE VOCATIONAL GED VOCATIONAL FREE Computer Applications INSTRUCTORS Full time instructor needed to teach Substitutes are needed to teach GED and facilitate individual study clerical, landscaping, and construc for culturally diverse young adults, Class Offering starts February 3 tion trades at this Job Corps Cen ages 16-24. We offer small class ter which is operated by MTC for sizes and a fully developed curricu the U.S. Dept, of Labor. Substitutes lum. This Job Corps Center is op will teach culturally diverse young erated by MTC for the U.S. Dept, adults, ages 16-24 in a vocational of Labor. Job requires a B.A. de school atmosphere. Requires valid gree and valid teaching certificate teaching certificate in the State of in the state of CA and one year re CA and 5 years exp. in the occupa lated exp. We offer a competitive tion. Pre-employment drug testing benefit pkg. Pre employment drug required. Apply in person/send re testing. Apply i person/send resume sume with salary history to: with salary history to: Inland Empire Job Corps Center Inland Empire Job Corps Center Management & Training Corp. Management & 'Training Corp. 3173 Kerry Street 3173 Kerry Street San Bernardino, CA 92407 San Bernardino, CA 92407 (909) 887-6305 ext. 228 or 229 (909) 887-6305 ext. 228 or 229 FAX (909) 887-8635 FAX (909) 887-8635 Closing date Jan. 28, 1998 Closing date Jan. 28, 1998 Diverse work group supported Diverse work group supported EOE M/FA'/D EOEM/F/V/D (L to R) Seated : Barbara Sanchez, Toni Rivera, Standing: Beverly Goble, Newspaper Advertising Salespersons Angelia Sanchez show high moraie in new computer applications class. The Inland Empire Hispanic News, a community oriented By Jack Fitzgerald and interests have many good things to and respected newspaper, is seeking four highly aggressive say about their class accomplishments.. persons to work in sales throughout the Inland Empire. The If your interested in getting started Hilario Cardona, a retired senior, started sales persons work on a high commission basis, based on on yourjourney into the 21 st Century, your his first exposure to computers after read quota system. first step should be enrollment in a com ing about the class in the Inland Empire For further information, call at puter applications class. Computers are no Hispanic News. He says he has lost his (909) 381-6259. Idnger some, but a necessity fear of computers and has gained for all in their vocational or avocational confidence in his new-found skills which pursuits. he intends to use in starting a publication. For local food assislancc contact: Don Mendoza, a state corrections officer, 6 “Hotline for Food" (San Bernardino County) 1-800-64.3-60.30 or 909-387-6861 There’s no need to put it off any ♦ Women. Infant, Children Program, pregnant, breast feeding, and children under 5. longer because of cost. A completely free says he will use his new computer skills NEED San Bernardino Area WIC(909) 88.9-6869 High Desert Area WIC 1-800-472-2321 computer applications class is being of while completing his university studies FOOD West End Area WIC (Onlario-Chino) (909) 467-1717 ♦ Head Start, preschool age (San Bernardino County) 386-8007 fered by the San Bernardino Adult which will lead to job advancement. ♦ School Breakfast Frograrn - contact your school or call 1 -800-218-3663 Education Department. The nine week Barbara Sanchez attends the class with her ASSISTANCE? class vyill start on February 3 and will be daughter Angelia, a Pacific High School For local food a.ssistance in Riverside call: (909) ,t59-4757. offered every Tuesday and Thursday from junior. Barbara is taking the class to keep up 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in room D- 5 on with her daughter. Toni Rivera, a friend of the San Andreas High School campus at Angelia and a San Gorgonio student, is 4/ 3232 Pacific Street in Highland. taking the class to enhance her computer Even fir^t time students will learn to skills and because she finds the class enjoy CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING master the computer through lessons in able. computer literacy, word processing, spread Another mother daughter team is Mark C. Riccio sheets, data base, and drawing. Registra Shawnell Haines and her daughter Shawna, WILL MATCH OR BEAT ANY PRICE OUT THERE! tion can be completed the first class a San Andreas High School student. Mrs. session on February 3. There are no fees Haines says she needs the class to improve 3343 Mirada Road Owner (909) 864-4092 and all you need to do is show up ready to her work skills. Evidently her employer Highland CA 92346 Operated Pgr. (909) 426-5035 laarn. thinks it is worthwhile since he is giving her time off work to take the class. Beverly Goble and son Ron are another team. Mrs. Certified Tax Goble states she is taking the class to Preparer Wanted keep up with not only Bilingual Preferred her son, but also her grandchildren. She JVMPOUOThe fiFSJrtziVm Chicken New Tax Office Open for thinks it is wonderful that the class is en business. tirely free with no fees to pay. Frances Electronic Filing Tollett is using the program to aid her in a work-study program she is enrolled in at Call Ontario the Highland YMCA. for Appointment All of the class participants say they (909) 983-8002 have learned a great deal, gained confi dence with computers, and will make good use of their new skills. The class was Repo Homes Sales unanimous in recommending the class to Bank owned - HUD others who may have an interest in using Fannie Mae, Feddie Mac computers. INCLUDES: [ Beautiful homes in nice area. 2 WHOLE CHICKENS, CHOICE OF j Lynn Colonello, a business occupations 20 CORN TORTILLAS ■ (L to R) Hilario Cardona and Don teacher at San Andreas High School in Save thousands of dollars. Mendoza practice new skills. Buy below market. OR 20 FLOUR TORTILLAS I structs the class. For more information call & 11 FLOZ. OF HOT SALSA OR MILD SALSA I 862-5432 or FAX 425-0523. Don’t miss Cali Eva of Century 21 Must present coupon at time of order A successful inaugural class was Not valid for catering or part y orders. May not be I started in November and students of a this free class offering to enhance your to see for yourself or just want combined with any other offers • Expires 1/31/98 Sultrnvilino Highland Hedlands | wide variety of ages, experience, needs, computer skills. to buy homes with 0 down. IZSeW.SthSlTMt 3S63E.HIgllM aSW.ColMAM. I Leave Message (XHtVirnan) (HigtMtPaki) (ConoiATiai) ■ (909) 777-7366 885-5598 864-5381 793-3885 ■ SAVE A LIFE - OON'T DKINK & WIVE mmmm^ COUPON ■ — — — J Home Ownership Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, January 21,1998 Over 400 Homes With Interest Rates Down! Down! DOWN! we hove u deal for YOU! With mortgage rates falling to the lowest level in 5 years. It's the best time to U)& a home ue could zt^ord, BUY A HUP HOME and ue picked our otJn price. at the coming auction on # ^ February 6, 7, & 8 call 1-800-856-1180 for a free booklet and details with all of the 400 HUD HOMES to be auctioned off or visit the WEB at: HTTP;//WWW. LATHAM AUCTiON. COM YOU PICK YOUR HOUSE I YOU PICK YOUR PRICE paid inoFt" cur c-lcfliy ccFfF, arid ue uere ahle -ho fnovc in reaiiy "fasi-. Call your HUD - registered Real Estate Broker to get registered for the auction HUD HOMES $ AUCTION Call 1-800-856-1180 February 6,7, & 8 All at 11:00 A.M. at the San Bernardino Hilton On East Hospitality Lane The next HUD Auction is Attend our FREE "How to Buy" February 6, 7,& 8 at the Seminar, Wednesday January 28 The neighborf ^aye uf a San Bernardino Hilton Brokers 5:00 P.M. - Buyers 7:00 P.M. hou^euarmin^ uelcome. Don't miss it! Larry Latham, Auctioneer, Inc. 1^' HLarryLacham =^auaioneers