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Wednesday INLAND EMPIRE February 16, 2000 Volume 13 f». Number 13 HISPANIC NEWS Serving the Hispanic Communities in the Inland Empire

• San Bernardino • Colton • Rialto • Bloomington • Badlands • Fontana • Rancho Cucamonga • Ontario • Victor Valley • Riverside • Casa Blanca • Corona

The Inland Empire's only Hispanic Minority Owned English Language Newspaper March 7 Election Candidate Profile Latino Impact to Honor Congressman Joe Baca The Latino Impact, a political ac­ and an update on what is happening tion committee, is sponsoring a recep­ in Washington and his vision for the tion and dinner for Congressman Joe future for the Inland Empire will be Baca to be held on February 25,2000, addressed by the congressman. at the Gents Community Center, 1462 Jerry Eaves, County of San Art Townsend Dr. San Bemardino Bernardino's 5th District Supervisor, (formerly Norton Air Force Base), will be master of ceremonies. San with a no-host at 6:00 PM. Bernardino Mayor Judith Valles has "Congressman Joe Baca's recent been invited as a special guest. special election has elevated him into Key business leaders, community a position of political responsibility leaders and elected officials have at the federal level and we must fully been invited to participate in the support his legislative agenda lo­ event. cally," stated Ralph Hernandez, Jr., Sponsors for the event may par­ president of Latino Impact. "Our or­ ticipate as platinum ($ 1,000), gold ganization, in conjunction with his ($500), with each level of sponsor­ supporters, are honoring the congress­ ship receiving special recognition. Congressman Jerry Lewis, R-40th Congressman Gary Miller, R-41st man for his collective performance as Admission for individual participa­ District. Encumbent District, Incumbent assemblyman and state senator," he tion is $25. said. Profile on congressman Joe Sponsorship participants may mail Congressman Jerry Lewis waS elected Congressman Gary Miller was Baca, see article on candidate profiles information and checks to: Latino page 6. Impact-Baca Dinner Event, P.O. Box to Congress in 1978 in a district that elected to the 41st congressional Dis­ The Latino Impact Committee was 1078, San Bemardino, CA 92401. To covers most of San Bemardino and trict in November, 1998 and currently organized in 1989 by Dr. Armando RSVP or information, call at (909) Inyo Counties. He is the third-ranking serves as Vice-chair of the Energy and Navarro and was reorganized in 1994. 38 1 -6259. Republican on the Appropriations Environment Subcommitte, Aviation Lie has financially supported candi­ Proceeds from the event will help Committee, chair of the Defense Ap­ and Surface Transportation Subcom­ dates at every level of the electoral support Latino Impact Projects, in­ propriation Subcommittee, Foreign mittees and House Budget Commit­ spectmm, in addition to endorsing cluding voter registration, voter edu­ Affairs Appropriation, Legislative tee. His priorities include the candidates. cation, candidate support and "get out Branch Appropriations Subcommit­ Alameda Corridor East Project, A video presentation of Congress­ the vote." tees, vice-chair of the Select Commit­ Ontario International Airport, Social man Baca's swearing in ceremony tee on Intelligence. Lewis was elected Security Reform submitting HR1268, Chair of the California Republican was co-chair of the Finance Commit­ replacing $756 billion worth of non- Delegation in 1996 and Co-chair of tee and involved in the development marketable government lOU's in the the total California (Republican and of the Ontario Mills, Ontario Conven­ Social Security Trust fund and HR Democratic) delegation. He has se­ tion Center and expansion of the cured funding for the 1- 15 and 1-40, 1234 which would eliminate a 3% Ontario Airport Terminals. His goals cancer treatment center at Loma excise tax on phone services. In 1965, for Congress are affordable Linda Hospital, Ontario International Miller was elected to the State As­ healthcare, protecting the visibility of Airport, Santa Ana flood control and sembly, serving as Chair of the Bud­ Social Security and Medicare, pre­ providing affordable housing get Committee and Banking and Fi­ scription drugs for senior citizens, throughout the United States. Lewis nance Committee and Vice-Chair of raise the minimum wage and enhanc­ has led a successful drive to provide the Transportation Committee. He ing quality education. He is a mem­ $82 million to colleges and universi­ was recognized for highlighting 24 ber of the American Correctional As­ ties under the Hispanic Serving bills signed into law. His community sociation, NALEO, South Kiwanis Insititutions (HSl), including San Ber­ service included serving on the Club, Health Service Agency Mental nardino County. Sonrise Christian School Board of Rodolfo Favila, D-41 st Congres­ Health Advisory Board and AZLAn Directors, Diamond Bar Municipal lEHN's article on Jesse Ybarra, sional District Democratic candidate. Community Services. Page 3 , on February 2, 2000 Advisory Council and elected to the publication inadvertently first city counci and served as mayor Rodolfo Favila was Ontario City CandldatGS Profil© Continues omitted byline by Jessica in 1992. Carney. We regret the error. Councilperson from 1992 to 1996, pages 6 and 7 •ir, -V. .'r - V--' -

Hispanic Interest Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, February 16,2000 Quadruplets Celebrate Their Fourth Birthday lets. John was "happy", more or less. Elvi a Esmedio , Danny and Jenny When Maria was scheduled for a Perkins and Augustine and Nitza third ultra sound test, John decided Pena as godparents for Johnnie, to be present in the event that another Jonathan, Justin and Joshua, respec­ suprise announcement would come tively. forth. After the test, the doctor an­ At that time (1996) the San Ber­ nounced the (good) news: the nardino County Health Department Chavez's were going to be the par­ statistics indicated that out of ents of quadruplets! 27,892 births, only one set of qua­ At that time, Maria said, "all our druplets were born. family were thrilled beyond descrip­ In the enJohn and Maria have tion". Maria was later interned in the shared in the responsibility that is hospital for over five months and de­ required in bringing up the boys livered the quadruplets in the seventh during these last four years. John month by cesarean on February 12, said that he is teaching them to share 1996. and develop a good relationship The quadruplets were baptized at amongst themselves. St. Adelaide Church with D av id and The boys will do fine with par­ In August, 1996, John and Maria Chavez were strolling at the Carousel Mall attracting Yol anda Graribaldo, As enc ion and ents like John and Maria. crowds with their quadruplets, photo by lEHN

On Sunday, February 12th, couldn't get pregnant. "This was very Johnnie, Jonathan, Justin and Joshua frustrating for us," she said at that celebrated their fourth birthday with time, when the Inland Empire His­ their proud parents, John and Maria panic News iiiterviewed the couple Chavez and a host of relatives and after the quadruplets were born. their padrinos at a local pizza restau­ After four years, Maria went to the rant. The boys were happy and, doctor and began treatments. John surprisedly, very well behaved. The was later discharged from the Navy special occasion was that the four are and immediately begin working for quadruplets, born on February 12th, GAF in Fontana. Maria was eventu­ 1996, and the beginning of everything ally told by the doctor that she was in fours for their very surprised par­ pregnant and after taking an ultra ents at that time. sound test, discovered that she was John and Maria Chavez were mar­ having twi n s . ried after graduating from high school Everyone in the family was over­ in January, 1989, and John enlisted joyed at the prospect of twins, Maria The Chavez quadruplets are photographed at their fourth birthday party at a pizza in the Navy. The Chavez's wanted to . said. A second ultra sound test later restaurant by the lEHN. Pictured (right to left, oldest to youngest) is Johnnie, Jonathan, start a family, however, Maria indicated that Maria was having trip­ Justin and Joshua.

Chino Doctor Returns to Practice In Hometown Chris Perez Band Receives Grammy Nomination Band's critically-acclaimed debut album, Resurrection, nominated for his family, where they worked in the Best Latin Rock!Alternative Performance agricultural lands as migrant workers. They eventually found permanent first album and first year as a touring art­ work within the vast agricultural and ist. Media raved about the bilingual al­ dairy preserves of the Chino Valley, bum, Top 40 and Latin radio embraced which ultimately became home for the album's singles, and major spotlights the Lopez family. by VH-1, ABC, Univision and Telemundo I Lopez was educated in the Chino thrust the band into the limelight. As a School District, starting at Gird El­ headliner on the first ever national rock ementary, then Ramona Junior High en espanol Wa'tcha Tour and the support­ and eventually became the first in his ing artist for sold-out tours with Mana and family to graduate from high school the John Popper Band, the Chris Perez Doctor Robert Lopez, a graduate of Don Lugo High School, Chino, has returned to his home in 1984. He received his Bachelors Band played to thousands of fans across town to practice obstetrics and gynecology of Science from Irvine University in the U.S. after an absence of many years. Returning to his hometown is a way of giving back to the only three years. His hard work paid A gifted musician and respected leader BURBANK, CA (January 5, 2000) - community that gave him so much. off when he was accepted to one of in the Latin music world, Chris Perez Hollywood Records recording artist the the nation's top medical schools. Uni­ grew up in urban San Antonio in the 80's After an absence of almost a de­ Chris Perez Band has been awarded a and was drawn into the world of cade, Robert Lopez, has come full versity of California, San Francisco. Grammy Nomination for Best Latin Rock/ pop-Tejano, where he landed a gig as the circle. The 1984 Don Lugo graduate After completing his residency at Alternative Performance. This distin­ lead guitarist with Grammy-winning has returned home as a women's Glendale Adventist Medical Center in guished nod from music industry profes­ Selena y Los Dinos. Since Selena, Perez medicine specialist, certified in ob­ Pasadena, he made his way back to sionals recognizes the band's debut album spent the last four years writing music and stetrics and gynecology. Chino where he has spent the last two Resurrection as one of the preeminent laying the groundwork for his return to The 34-year-old M.D. opened his years working under Dr. Thomas Lee, recordings released in the Latin rock contemporary rock. The resulting album. own practice on Central Avenue in before starting his own practice. genre this past year. The Grammy Awards Resurrection, is a blend of classic Ameri­ Chino in November. He said it's his "This is home for me and my fam­ will be held in Los Angeles on February can guitar-rock and power-pop, fused way of giving back to the community ily. Chino's a great place, I grew up 23, 2000. with Latin rhythms. The album's bilingual that once gave so much to him. here, and this is where I want to raise Since the release of Resurrection in approach to music reflects a daily reality Lopez was bom in 1965 in the small my children," he said. "I realize I am May 1999, the Chris Perez Band has for the more than 30 million town of Curimeo, Michoacan in going against the grain by starting my scored an impressive track record for their Hispanic-Americans in the United States. Mexico. After only a couple months, own practice but it won't be the first he moved to the United States with People In the News 3 Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, February 16,2000 Dr. Susan Rainey Wins Prestigious CSLA State Alioto Award Principal. From 1982 to 1991 Dr. Rainey of CSLA. The organization is a col­ been able to accomplish some ter­ worked in the Hemet Unified School laboration between the Califomia De­ rific things for education." District, as Director of Personnel, and partment of Education, county Rainey became the superinten­ eventually to Assistant and Associate schools offices, school districts, col­ dent of the Riverside Unified Superintendent with responsibility for leges, universities and educational School District in 1998, responsible the secondary schools and planning of laboratories focused on developing for students, staff and facilities in new school facilities. quality school administrators. the district's 45 schools and other Immediately prior to accepting with Rainey was honored for her sup­ sites which are spread over 93 RUSD, she served as superintendent of port and leadership in CSLA pro­ square miles and which share a $207 the Charter Oak Unified School Dis­ grams both in the Charter Oak and million budget. trict for seven years, and she also has Riverside Unified School districts. Dr. Rainey's postsecondary edu­ served as an adjunct professor for Cal Dr. Susan J. Rainey exemplifies cation includes a BA degree in his­ Poly Pomona. Dr. Susan Rainey, Superintendent of the CSLA leadership traits," said Rich­ tory from the University of Red- Among her many awards for com­ Riverside Unified School District, was awarded munity and professional service. Dr. the prestigious Robert F. Alioto Instructional ard S. Martinez Project Director of lands (1968), and an MA in history Leadership Award by the California School the Riverside School Leadership Cen­ also from the University of Red- Rainey received the YWCA Woman of Leadership Academy ter. "Her student centered leadership lands (1972). In 1983 she received Achievement Award in 1996. Dr. Susan Rainey, Superintendent is influential in the Riverside Unified her Ed.D. from USC with a major The Riverside County Office of of the Riverside Unified School Dis­ School District, throughout Riverside in Educational Administration. Dr. Education (RCOE) is a service trict, was awarded the prestigious County, and throughout the educa­ Rainey also holds a standard sec­ agency supporting the county's 27 Robert F. Alioto Instructional Lead­ tional community In the State of Cali­ ondary credential as well as an ad­ school districts and linking them with the California Department of Educa­ ership Award by the California School fomia." ministrative services credential. Leadership Academy. Rainey accepted the award Thurs­ Dr. Rainey began teaching in tion RCOE has three missions: • to give administrative support The award is given to one out­ day morning is San Francisco during 1969 and moved quickly from to districts standing superintendent in the stat? the CSLA's annual convocation. middle school to high school as each year. It removes superintendents "I am very humbled by this teacher and Director of Activities • to operate student programs for almost 53,000 preschool, special who demonstrate their commitment, award," she said. "I believe that this for Yucaipa High School in the early education and Vbcational/Regional and ability to provide the type of cou­ award is a reflection of years of work 1970s, In 1983, she appointed was Occupation Program students rageous leadership needed to ensure that I have done in several districts. I to Monrovia High School as Assis­ • to provide professional training, instructional excellence have been very fortunate over the tant Principal, Curriculum and In­ support and resources for teachers, The Award is named after Robert years to work with dedicated and struction, and then to Brea-Olinda administrators and staff. F. Alioto, the first executive director quality people, who together we have High School where she served as

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California Democratic 2000, Party Convention Volunteers Wanted to grams that are working to solve them. Volunteer training will be provided. Endorses Local Latino Candidates Assist in Funding De­ Review team members of all ages, cisions races, ethnic populations and gender The California Democratic Con­ cally underserved areas; and advance from communities within United Riverside, California (February 4, vention marked the 150th Anniver­ the growth of technology and fully Way's service area including Banning, 2000)—United Way of the Inland sary of the Democratic Party in Cali­ realize the potential of the internet for Beaumont, Cabazon, Canyon Lake, Valleys is actively recruiting volun­ fornia. The convention was held in all Californians. Cherry Valley, Glen Avon, Jurupa, teers to serve on Community Review San Jose, the Capital of the Silicon The Democratic State Convention Lake Elsinore Valley, Mira Loma, Teams to assist with the distribution Valley, and it attracted some 3500 also endorsed the following Latino Moreno Valley, Pedley, Ferris Valley, of unrestricted contributions raised in delegates from throughout California. candidates from the Inland Empire: Riverside, Rubidoux, the Temecula/ the recent United Way campaign. A unique blend of creativity, en­ Congressman Joe Baca for 42nd Con­ Murrieta Valley and Wildomar. Last year over 70 volunteer served on ergy and leadership was present gressional District; Joey Acuna, can­ For more information or to request United Way community review throughout the conference as Art didate for the 80th Assembly District; a Volunteer Interest Sheet, please call teams. Torres, Chairman, convened the con­ Rodolfo Favila, candidate for the 41st Mary Ann Staider, United Way of the The community review process ference on Friday, February 12th. Bill Congressional District; Jose Medina, Inland Valleys at (909) 697-4711. Vol­ provides an opportunity for people to Bradley, candidate for President and candidate for the 64th Assembly Dis­ unteer information must be turned in learn first hand about the problems Vice President A1 Gore, also a candi­ trict, Gloria McLeod, candidate for by Thursday, February 24. date for President, both Democrats, the 61st Assembly District; And Ray facing our communities and the pro­ addressed the convention on Saturday Quinto, candidate for the 65th Assem­ morning, February 12th. bly District. The convention endorsed the fol­ In addition. The Chicano/Latino Nursing Master's lowing agenda items: invest the Cali­ Caucus of the California Democratic Degree Advisor Held coordinator. She'll be available to fornia surplus to help communities State Party elected Jesse Valenzuela, meet with prospective students in the improve public education with qual­ Congressional Assistant for Con­ 2/10/2000 Health and Physical Education Com­ ity teachers, smaller classrooms, gressman Joe Baca, as the Regional Individuals interested in furthering plex conference room 214. greater accountability, and modern Vice Chair of the Inland Empire for their nursing education with a gradu­ More information on the master's schools; enact responsible tax cuts the Chicano/Latino Caucus. The In­ ate degree are invited to an advisory program, which concentrates on that support families and provide edu­ land Empire Region serves both Riv­ session February 24 from 5-7 p.m. at community-based nursing with op­ cational opportunity; make our com­ erside and San Bernardino County. Cal State, San Bernardino. tions in home or public health, is munities safer by putting more law For more information on how you can The university launched its new­ available from her at (909) 880-7238 enforcement officers on the street and become a member and involved in the est graduate degree program in nurs­ or the department Toffice at :(9Q9) , ;:3Tor providing after school opportunities Chicano/Latino Caucus and/or the ing this fall, notes Patricia St. Hill, 880-5380. for our children; raise the minimum California Democratic Party, please wages enforce equal pay laws for call Jesse Valenzuela at (909) women in the workplace, and extend 849-3929. Remember the Census prosperity to California's economi­ in March County of San Bernardino Offers Low Reader Beware! Interest Home Improvement Loans This mystery is not for the faint of heart

The Department of Economic and The rehabilitation loan can be used Was it a spectre from the past, Part thriller, part exploration of Community Development of San Ber­ for bringing the building up to com­ some Aztec revenant that had in­ myth and history. Black Widow's Wardrobe is a page-turner. nardino County has low interest home munity building standards and mak­ spired the "Black Widow" to kill her For Corpi, art has always meant ac­ rehabilitation loans at 3% interest. ing needed repairs. The minimum husband? tivism. As a woman, a Hispanic, an The lower interest rate makes loans loan is $3,000 and the maximum is Or did these chilling murders have more to do with the rights of prop­ immigrant and a mother, she has al­ affordable to qualified homeowners $45,000. Improvements such as re- roofing, painting, electrical and erty and inheritance, and mere greed? ways found herself breaking down who otherwise would not be able to plumbing are among the eligible work In Lucha Corpi's third and final barriers in both life and literature. She meet monthly payments at the current items. All work must performed by a installment to the Gloria Damasco is the author of Eulogy for a Brown market rates. An example of a fully licensed contractor. Detective Series, Black Widow's Angel, winner of a 1992 PEN Oak­ amortized 20 year loan would have This program is available Wardrobe, the intrigue is high, the land Josephine Miles Award, and the payments as follows; countywide with the exception of the questions are many and the answers critically-acclaimed second install­ cities of Apple Valley, Chino, Fon- lie in the sleuthing skills of one ment to the series. Cactus Blood. $20,000 - $110.92 per mo. tana, Hesperia, Ontario, Rancho woman. Corpi holds a B.A. in Comparative 25,000- 138.65 per mo. Cucamonga, Rialto, San Bernardino, Who better than Gloria Damasco, Literature from UC-Berkeley and an 30,000- 166.38 per mo. Upland and V^ctorville. Unincorpo­ that indomitable detective with a flair ALA. in Worid and Comparative Lit­ 35,000- 194.11 per mo. rated areas surrounding those cities for Clairvoyance, to unravel this in­ erature from San Francisco State Uni­ 40,000- 221.84 per mo. are eligible. For information regard­ tricate and pulsing plot, which winds versity. Since 1977 she has been a ten­ 45,000- 249.57 per mo. ing programs in non-participating ar­ its way from an exotic Day of the ured teacher in the Oakland Public eas, please contact the respective city. Dead celebration in San Francisco to Schools Neighborhood Centers Pro­ To qualify, the applicant must meet For applications or more informa­ the even more exotic sites and cus­ grams. Arte Publico Press is the largest Housing and Urban Development tion, telephone (909) 388-0900 or toms of Tepozotlan, an Indian village and most established publisher of con­ (HUD) income guidelines. In evalu­ write to the Department of Economic high in the mountains above temporary and recovered literature by ating loan applicants, the Department and Community Development, 290 Cuemavaca? Gloria soon finds her­ self in an uncanny struggle to rescue U.S. Hispanic authors. Together with of'Economic and Community Devel­ North "D" Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0040. Funds are limited the soul of Licia, the Black Widow, its imprint for children, Pihata Books, opment looks at gross aimual income. and will be prioritized in order of re­ who believes herself possessed by the and its Recovering the U.S. Hispanic The maximum gross income limits ceipt of completed paperwork. De­ spirit of La Malinche, the eternally Literary Heritage project. Arte Pub­ ^re from $26,450 for one-person ferred payment loans available to ap­ condemned slayer of her mixed-blood lico Press provides the most widely household to $49,850 for households plicants who meet eligibility require­ offspring during the Spanish conquest recognized showcase for Hispanic lit­ of eight or more. ments. ' of Mexico. erary arts and creativity. Political 5 Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, February 16,2000 LA Opinion Releases Key Funding of a Statewide Latino Political Poll Wilson Still Very Unpopular Survey Shows Gore Leading Bush By to 26 percent. The poll contradicts The poll asked Latino voters the widespread publicity that the press A Wide Margin Among California some national polls that have indi­ whether they feel the Republican has given to the fact that both Bush Latino Voters (Los Angeles, CA., cated that Bush, the governor of Party is recovered from the negative and Gore speak some Spanish, 51 per­ February 2, 2000) La Opinion, the Texas, leads the vice president among image of Wilson because of Bush's cent of the Latino voters said whether country's leading Spanish language Hispanic voters. candidacy. Fifty three percent said no presidential candidate speak Spanish daily newspaper, has released key La Opinion/TRPI poll surveyed and 31 percent said yes. The hostility is unimportant and will not influence findings of a statewide political poll only California Latinos. The poll toward Wilson, two years after he left their vote. However, 48 percent said among California Latino Voters clearly shows Republican candidates office, is shown in another poll ques­ it is important and will influence their showing presidential candidate A1 for Congress and the state General tion which asks the Latino voters vote. Gore leading George W. Bush by a Assembly and Senate fared poorly (14 whether they felt positive or negative The poll shows 59 persent of the wide margin. percent) against Democratic candi­ toward particular politicians. Seventy Latino voters have received some in­ The poll was released Jan. 28 in dates (65 percent). Bush, who gar­ three percent had a negative opinion formation on Gore and 63 percent had conjunction with the Tomas Rivera nered 49 percent of the Latino vote toward Wilson. Only 16 percent had received some information on Bush. Policy Institute (TRPI) at one of the in winning reselection for Texas Gov­ a positive feeling. Fourteen percent received a lot of in­ most significant presidential political ernor in 1998, is firing somewhat bet­ By contrast. President Clinton en­ formation on the vice president and forums attended by more than 120 ter. He is getting 26 percent of the vote joys an 80 percent positive feeling 45 percent received a little informa­ statewide political strategists and against the vice president. And in a among Latinos. Gore has 71 percent tion. Twenty percent receipted a lot community leaders at the USC match-up against former New Jersey positive rating and a 16 percent nega­ of information on Bush and 43 per­ Davidson Conference Center in Los Sen. Wit Bradley, Gore's challenger tive rating. By comparison. Bush gets cent received a little information. Angeles. La Opimon invited the top for the Democratic presidential nomi­ a 58 percent positive feeling and a 25 Most Latino voters have received political strategists from the four nation, Bush loses only by four per­ percent negative. little or no information on either Bra­ presidential candidates to address is­ cent among California Hispanic vot­ On issues. Latinos expressed a dley or McCain. sues brought forth by leading national ers — 39 percent to 35 percent. wide ranging set of views. California Hispanic organizations on the issues In the Republican primary, the poll Latinos overwhelmingly feel support Foreign-bom Latinos depend largely of education, health, and employ­ finds Bush winning by a 58 percent for unversal health insurance (86 per-, (67 percent) on Spanishlanguage me­ ment. margin -70 percent to 12 percent — cent), strong gun control legislation dia for their political information. By "Hosting a presidential political fo­ over Arizona Sen. John McCain. (81 percent) and laws that facilitate contrast' native Latinos receive 62 rum specifically to address issues im­ Gore, according to the poll, leads Bra­ legal immigration (79 percent) are percent of their political information portant to Latinos demonstrates that dley by 57 percent ~ 65 percent to important issues that will influence Mom English television and radio sta­ our political process has come a long eight percent ~ in the Democratic pri­ whether they support a candidate. tions and 67 percent from English way. Candidates want to capture Cali­ mary. These are issues that usually help lib­ newspapers. fornia have to grab the attention of In general, which party will you eral/Democratic candidates. But they The poll of 604 Latino registered the Latino voter," said Monica support in Congressional also feel support for school vouchers voters was taken by phone arid con­ Lozano, president and COO of La and Legislative elections? (75 percent) and opposition to legal ducted between January 13 and Janu­ Opirnion. Democrats 65% abortion (64 percent) are important ary 17 and has a margin or error of The survey of 604 Latino regis­ Republicans 14% issues that will influence whether they plus or minus four percent. tered vbffcl^)showsG'oTe leads-Bush ~ Uiudecided 15% back a candidate. These are usually by a 30 percent margin ~ 56 percent issues that help conservatives/Repub­ lican candidates. Ironically, despite Congressman Joe Baca Makes Alan Flores Citizenship Matter a Top Priority marked that one in five recipients of an American in my heart." Discusses Case with Army Secretary Louis Caldera the Medal have been immigramts. Baca has met with Secretary of the "We should view Alan Flores just Army Louis Caldera on at least three WASHINGTON, D.C. - Soon af­ Medal of Honer to Alfred Rascon, a like Alfred Rascon who, when asked occasions since last December to dis­ ter being sworn into office last No­ Hispanic-American who served in why he volunteered to join and go to cuss Flores' situation as well as other vember, Representative Joe Baca (D- Vietnam!" Baca said. "I was im­ Vietnam when he was not even a citi­ matters pertaining to Baca's Congres­ Rialto) determined that bringing a pressed when President Clinton re­ zen, replied by saying, "I was always sional district. successful resolution to the citizen­ ship matter of west Point appointee Alan Flores would he one of his pri­ mary goals as a member of Congress. Have a /oonl smoke in the car. Flores, the star athlete and scholar of A.B. Miller High School High Davjd Torrez' reason not to smoke in the.car; School in Fontana, was accepted into the U.S. Military Academy at West "A non-smoker involuntarily breathes Point last year but was later rejected when it was discovered that he was secondhand smoke. Secondhand smoke not a U.S. citizen. "I am pleaserd we've been able to is unhealthy...' help Alan in setting up meetings with the INS (Immigration and Naturaliza­ tion Service) and to secure his finan­ Call TURN at cial aid that has made it possible for him to stay in school," Baca said. 1-800-637-6653 Baca's Washington office has been pursuing solutions to: Flores' citizen­ ship case, including the possible in­ troduction of legislation to grant citi­ zenship outright or another, legisla­ tive remedy. "Earlier this week, I was honored to participate in the White House cer­ emonies to award the Congressional

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where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree. In 1994, Rob Guzman was the Republican Nominee for the 42n~ Congressional District, which in­ cludes the southern portion of San Bemardino County from Ontario east to San Bernardino. He was narrowly defeated by less than two percentage points by the late Congressman George Brown Jr., who at the time was the Chairman of the Science and Technology Committee in Congress. Mr. Guzman was also ^ candidate in the Republican Congressional prima­ ries of 1996 and 1998. A Fontana homeowner since 1990, Rob Guzman is committed to increasing the qual­ Congressman Joe Baca, D-42nd Dis­ ity of area public education and ad­ trict, Encumbent. Rob Guzman, Republican candidate Assemblyperson Nell Soto, D-61st vocating high tech firms to bring their for the 32nd State Senatorial District, candidate for the 32nd Sen­ high paying jobs to the region. He is Congressman Joe Baca was elected District. ate District. actively involved in the Republican to Congress in a special election on Party and is a founding member of November 16, 1999 and is the first Rob Guzman, 46, is the Republi­ Assemblyperson Nell Soto, D-61st the San Bemardino Lincoln Club and Hispanic to serve from the Inland can Nominee for the 32n~ State Sen­ District, is a candidate for the 32nd serves on its' Board of Directors. Rob Empire. The District includes San ate District Special Election Run Off, Senatorial District. Soto served in the Guzman has contributed to many lo­ Bernardino, Colton, Loma Linda, which will be held on March 7th. Rob Pomona City Council for 12 years cal, state and national Republican and Rialto, Fontana and portions of is a local independent businessman. community organizations and activi­ prior to being elected to the Assem­ Rancho Cucamonga. His is currently He serves as the Chief Financial Of ties. He served as a member of the bly in November 3, 1998. While in on the Agriculture and Science Com­ ricer for Preferred Home Realty Inc., California Republican Party's Golden the Council, Soto was instrumental in mittees. After being sworn in, Baca in Southern California. He also oper­ Circle, National Republican Senato­ creating satellite police stations and supported legislation to hire ates a job training company that edu­ rial Committees' Senatorial Trust, equestrain patrol, removal of graffiti high-quality teachers, lower class cates and trains employees at the job Presidential Round Table and Inner and gang activities in the city parks, sizes, increased after-school programs site. Rob Guzman is a graduate of the Circle organizations. economic development, creating a funding, low-performing schools ac­ University of California Los Angeles furniture facility at the closed GD countability, increased police officers Employment Development Depart­ plant, youth jobs programs and metro in the streets and public health infra­ ment and Department of Corrections link station. She was also the first structure. Prior to his current tenure, (1991-1995), Avila received a B.S. woman to sit in the AQMD Board. In Baca was elected to the State Senate, Degree in Mathematics and Political serving in the Rules, Veterans Affairs, her current Assembly tenure, Soto's Science from the University of Colo­ Public Employment, Utilities, Local primary focus is on parental involve­ rado and 2 years of Legal Assistant Government and Governmental Com­ ment in the classroom (AB 33, signed and Spanish from Los Angeles City mittees. in 1992, Baca was elected to by the Governor), development of College. Additional, he received cer­ the Assembly in 1992 where he dis­ high paying jobs and crime preven­ tificates from the University of Red- tinguished himself by increasing tion legislation. The govetrnor has lands (Outreach Programs) and the funding and socio-economic pro­ signed 8 legislations authored by University of St. Mary;s, (Campaign grams to the Inland Empire. His elec­ Soto. She serves on the Education, Training). Avila is a member of vari­ tive tenure has included 13 years in Transportation, Aging, Governmen­ ous Democratic clubs in the region. the San Bernardino Community Col­ tal and Local Government Commit­ County's Dmg and Gang Task Force lege District's Board of Trustees. and Pomona Valley Latino Chamber tees. Her husband, Phillip Soto, Baca has received numerous awards of Commerce. Avila and his wife, served two terms in the Assembly for his community and legislative ser­ Mary Anne, are parents of 8 children from 1962 to 1966. He died in No­ vices. and 11-grandchildrens. vember, 1997. Paul Vincent Avila, Denicratic can­ didate for the 61 st Assembly District. Gloria Negrete McLeod, Trustee for the Chaffey Community College Dis­ Paul Vincent Avila, member of the Ontario-Montclaair School District, is trict, is a candidate for the 61st As­ a candidate for the 61 st Assembly sembly District. McLeod is the District. Retired from the Califomia mother of 10 children, grandmother of 22 and great-grandmother of two, has been active in educational, com­ didate for the 42nd Congressional munity and jxjlitical organizations for District, and mn for the same district many years. Among her activities: in 1998. Pirozzi is president of State Chair of the Latino Community WestProp Real Estate Corporation. College Trustees, County Drug and He is a member of the California Gang Task Force, AQMD, County Building Industry Association, Camp EEC Committee, Superintendent of Fire Boys and Girls, Mt. San Anto­ Schools Advisory Committee, nio Council, National, Califomia and Kiwanis Club of Greater San Bernar­ Inland Valley Associates of Realtors, dino and numerous other organiza­ Rotary Club and Ontario Elks. He re­ Ella Pirozzi, 42nd Congressional Dis­ tional activities. The Chino resident ceived a BA Cum Laude from Cali­ Gloria Negrete McLeod-Chaffey trict Republican candidate is married to a retired Los Angeles fomia University-Northridge and ID Community College Trustee, police lieutenant and received an AA Ella Pirozzi, Rancho Cucamonga from Southwestem University School Denicratic candidate for the 61 st As­ from Chaffey College. business owner and attomey, is a^can- of Law. sembly District Profiles Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, February 16,2000

Free Tax Preperation Help Available Free federal and state income tax information, such as tax bills, mort­ help is being offered for low-income gage interest statements, medical ex­ members of the community through penses, charitable contributions, etc. a volunteer program sponsored by If they received income tax forms Califomia State University, San Ber­ through the mail, they should bring nardino. them, along with a copy of last year's Joan Kritzberg, professor of busi­ tax returns, if possible." ness law and coordinator of Volun­ English and Spanish-speaking vol­ teer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) unteers will be available on the Cali­ program, said student volunteers are fornia State University campus on trained in basic tax return preparation Wednesdays, February 9 through using materials provided by the Fran­ March 15, from 2 to 5 p.m., in Jack chise Tax Board and the Internal Rev­ Brown Hall, Room 280. On Saturdays enue Service. they will be present at the Feldheym Assistance is provided on a Library, 555 W. 6th Street, San Ber­ Assemblyperson John Longville, first-come, first-served basis. "People nardino, February 12 through April D-62 District, Incumbent need to bring their W-2s if they were 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Kellogg Ray Quinto, Retired Naval Captain, employed, interest statements and any Room A. The exception is Saturday, Assemblyperson John Longville was Democratic candidate for the 65th other income information, as well as February 19, when the city library will elected to the State Assembly in 1998. Assembly Districst social security cards for themselves be closed and the volunteers will be He chairs the Local Government and their children or other depen­ available at the St. Bemardine's meet­ ing room at 545 N. F Street. Committee and member of Ray Quinto served for 36 years in the dents," according to Kritzberg. "If they want to itemize deduc­ For more information, call theTransportation, Navy Medical Corps and Reserves, tions, they will need all the necessary Dr. Kritzberg at (909) 880-5714. Election-Reapportionment, Govern­ retiring with the rank of captain. He mental Organization, Judiciary and served as Medical service administra­ Joint Committee on Prison Construc­ tor and later as Chief of Research in didate for the 65th Assembly District, tion Committees. His main focus has the Veterans Affairs Administration, is supervising probation officer, and been in transportation, economic retiring after 27 years. Quinto has has held supervisory level and coun­ prosperity and Education. Prior to his been involved in numerous activities seling positions within the Riverside current tenure, Longville was Rialto throughout the Inland Empire for over County Probation Department. He Mayor 1987-1998, Rialto City Coun­ 40 years, including the American Red served on the Banning School Board cil 1978-1984, serving on SCAG, SC Cross, American Cancer Society, from 1990 to 1999 and has partici­ pated in the Banning Youth Center, Regional Rail Authority, SBAG, Kiwanis Club, where he initiated the 1994 to present and youth basball Omitrans, and other local commis­ health fair, blood bank and dental ser­ league, 1990 to present. He received sions. Prior to elected positions in vices in Mexicali and several educa­ a BA from the University of Califor­ Rialto, Longville served in the late tional advisory commissions, includ­ nia, San Diego and ID from Western Congressman George Brown's staff ing Cal-State, San Bernardino State University School of Law. from 1973 to 1979, as field represen­ President's Advisory Committee. His Mediano's main issues are education, tative, press secretary, locally and in main issues are quality family life, with emphasis on increased teacher Washington, D.C. Longville has been child care and senior citizens long salaries, safe school and reduced recognized by numerous local orga­ term care, and a priority on quality classes; safer communities with nizations: League of Women Voters, education including pre-school, longer prison terms for violent and Arrowhead United Way, Rialto parent-teacher-student accountability, sexual offenders, lesser terms for oth­ Chamber of Commerce and others. with an emphasis on crime and drug Adolfo Mediano, Jr., Democratic can­ ers, increasing spending on treatment programs and rehabilitation resourses intervention programs. Quinto has an didate for the 65th Asseml District and support for victim rights. MA in Public Administration from Adolfo Mediano, Jr., Democratic can­ the National University of San Diego. He has received numerous national The Inland Empire Hispanic News will profile candidates for and local awards: Congressional supervisorai districts on its March 1,2000 publication Excalibur Award, Kiwanis Club "Kiwanian of the Year", League of The iniand Empire Hispanic News is accepting poiiticai adver­ Women Voters Recognition Award, tisements by candidates for the March 7,2000 election. Deadiine and numerous other awards. date for advertisements are February 25,2000 at 5:00 PM.

from 1990 to 1999 and has partici­ Deputy City Attorney pated in the Banning Youth Center, Riverside City Attorney's Office is seeking applicants for employment as a 1994 to present and youth basball Deputy City Attomey. There is 1 position in its Litigation Services Section league, 1990 to present. He received vriiich req. 3 yrs. exp. litigation and code prosecution exp. is desirable $45,252 a BA from the University of Califor­ - $53,000 is the initial hiring range; and 2 positions in the Municipal Services Section which req. a minimum of 3 yrs. exp. experience in Public Works con­ nia, San Diego and ID from Western tracting, land use/planning, redevelopment, writ practice is desirable; Salary State University School of Law. commensurate avid exp. & qualif. Positions req. grad. from an acored. law school & current CA Bar membership superior writing, organiz. & commu­ Adolfo Mediano, Jr., Democratic can­ Mediano's main issues are education, with emphasis on increased teacher nication skills and conunitment to prof, excellence is highly desirable. The City didate for the 65th Asseml District uses broadbanded sal. ranges as part of ^ts pay for perf, program; movement w/ salaries, safe school and reduced in the range is based entirely on performance. Positions are "at will"; w/excel­ Adolfo Mediano, Jr., Democratic can­ classes; safer communities with lent benefits including City-psud PERS retirement; CITY APPLICATION didate for the 65th Assembly District, longer prison terms for violent and REQUIRED w/resume, cover Itr., & 3 work related ref. Apply Immediately. sexual offenders, lesser terms for oth­ is supervising probation officer, and City of Riverside Human Resources Department has held supervisory level and coun­ ers, increasing spending on treatment 3780 Market Street • Riverside, CA 92501 seling positions within the Riverside programs and rehabilitation resourses PH.(909) 82695808 Fax (909)826-2552 and support for victim rights. www.d. riverside.ca.us County Probation Department. He EOE served on the Baiming School Board 8 General News Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, February 16,2000

Challenged Students Receive Recognition at AARP's Free Income Tax Assistance Program Award Ceremony . February 2000 begins the 25th interest, and Social Security state­ year of AARP's Free Income Tax ments and other pertinent records, in­ Assistance Program in the San Ber­ cluding a copy of their 1998 tax re­ mil nardino area. The service provides turn, if filed. Younger taxpayers will ••HI?™ free income tax preparation for the also be helped iiiii elderly and/or disabled persons of Persons who are physically unable low to middle income. The program to leave their home may call is sponsored by the Intemal Revenue 384-5430. Arrangements will be Service (IRS) and administered by made for volunteers to visit them. No the American Association of Retired appointments are necessary. Member­

The San Bernardino Famlles for Youth Development Coalition held the 1st Annual Youth Recog­ Persons (AARP).Assistance will be ship in AARP is not required to re­ nition Awards Ceremony for and awarded scholarships, saving bonds, educational gift certifi­ available from February 1 through ceive service. cates and plaques to regional students for overcoming severe risk factors to achieve higher academic levels. Pictured above (not in order): Charles Pine, Lakeya Cherry, Nelly Compana, April 15 on the days and times indi­ Richie Van Dang, Theresa Thornburgh, Marisol Ayala, Jasmine Gutierrez, Israel Miranda, Julia cated as listed below. LOCAL SITES Schulte, Jeanny Valasquez, Michael Walker, Krystal Banzon, Elizabeth Canales, Chevaugh Green, NatanyaVidales, Rachel Brown, Shawn Hall, Brandon Salas, Michael Tobbler, Preston Tunnicliff, Past experience indicates that Senior Citizens Service Center Telvis Ward, Aquila Jacquette, Deanna Dominguez, Cameil Hart, Manuel Valdez, Reuben Valdez many older persons are unaware of YMCA-Uptown Family Branch and David White. changes in the tax law and of cer­ 600 W 5th St, San Sernardino tain special benefits to which they Thirty students from throughout and administrators from the East and 808 E 215 St, San Bernardino may be entitled. Volunteers from the 9 AM-12:30 PM the Inland Empire were awarded West areas of the county who are chal­ Tues&Wed, AARP have been trained using IRS Thurs, 9 AM -12:30 - 5:30p.m, scholarships, saving bonds, educa­ lenged by severe risk factors which and State Franchise Board materi­ 886-4661 tional gift certificates and plaques at they are able to overcome by demon­ als, with emphasis on areas of con­ San Bernardino County Library the First Annual Youth Recognition strating their resiliency to improve sideration for the elderly and dis­ Highland Senior Center Highland Awards Ceremony at the Gents Com­ academically. Students were required abled. Branch munity Center, San Bernardino. to have a grade point average of 2.0 Taxpayers are requested to bring 3102 E Highland Ave. Highland The event was organized by the or better. '' " ^ with them the 1999 tax packages 27167 E Baseline, Highland San Bernardino Families for Youth Categories for which students (Federal and State) which they re­ Fri.9AM-12:30 PM Development Coalition, a consortium were recognized included academics. ceived in the mail. Also they should Mon. 9:30 AM -1 PM 862-8104 of parents, faith community service Community service, arts, business/en­ bring forms W-2,1099-R, dividend. 862-8549 providers and community-based or­ terprise, personal achievement, lead­ ganizations, and endorsed by San Ber­ ership and athletics. nardino County's 3rd District Super­ Martin Valdez, Assistant to the visor Jerry Eaves, Superintendent of County Superintendent, was the 6vent do-jpat/ocihacld'pOT^ Schools Dr. Herbert Fischer and organizer and worked with consor­ inland Agency y Centre dc Aztlan, un centro People and Communities Changing tium members and nomination review HEALTl^Y para la juvetUud y comunidad r A I t I t • ; Tomorrow (ImPACCT) Program. board. Sandra Valdez is chair of the • The students, ages 12-18, were SBFYDC. ^ Domingo 27, de Febrero nominated by teachers, counselors 12;0Q-5;OO p.m. * Cobertura de salud para niflos de 0 a 19 afios. DIA DE FAMDLUS SALUDABLES en el Centro de Aztlan 4261 Park Ave. Riverside, Ca. 92507 Inland Empire Hispanic News is publishing (909)369-9883 V it's election edition on March 1st, 2000. Pof favor traiga lo signiente; * Planes de seguro de salud, dental, v visidn. Candidates wishing to advertise must • Certificado de Naciiruento del nino/a • Tarjeta de Seguro Social del niiio/a summit final information by • Prueba de ingresos (lalones de cheques ) A" Prueba de lrnnigracion o de Residencia February 25th, 2000. del nino/a

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Statewide Latino Leadership Summit Set for County Seiected to Host National Conference

Feb. 19 in Riverside The National Association of nity to showcase our county as a na­ Latino leadership representing bring to the summit. Counties has officially announced the tional conference destination", said Jon Mikels, Chairman of the Board various segments of the community While UCR has fared better in re­ selection of the County of San Ber­ nardino as the host-county and of Supervisors. Mikels further stated from throughout California will cruiting minority freshmen, Navarro Workforce Development and human that, San Bernardino County had par­ gather in Riverside from 8 a.m. to 4 said he wants to make sure that all Services Conference 2000. The con­ ticipated in an intense and highly p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19 to discuss the the state's college campuses do as ference will be held November 9 -12, competitive bidding process to land need to increase Latino representation well. 2000 at the Ontario Convention Cen­ the conference. Convention and tour­ among students, staff and faculty at For instance, the Tomas Rivera ter in Ontario. The conference will ism revenue is particularly attractive Californians universities and col­ Policy Institute, named for a former draw upwards of 1,000 workforce de­ because it generates an increase to es. UCR Chancellor, noted that Latino velopment and human service profes­ area coffers with little to no fiscal sionals from across the country to par­ impact on area services. The "Statewide Latino Leadership freshmen made up only 10 percent of ticipate in the three-day event. For conference information or reg­ Summit on Higher Education" will those admitted to UC Berkeley in "The National Association of istration visit the National Associa­ take place at University Heights 1999, a drop from 17 percent two Counties has honored us with their de­ tion of Counties web site at Middle School, 1155 Massachusetts years earlier. "We can't let that trend cision to bring the workforce devel­ www.naco.org or call the San Bernar­ Avenue, Riverside. continue," Navarro said. We will draft opment and human service confer­ dino County Jobs & Employment ser­ The road to college, or the univer­ a plan of action to increase those num­ ence here to San Bernardino County. vices Department at 1-800-451- sity, clearly begins in our K-12 bers." This gives us a v/onderful opportu­ JOBS. schools, and so the leadership group "The Governor and the President will be looking at creating success are both talking about educational Tax Assistance Sonja McCart. Students, disabled and change," he said. "This summit will there, as well as in institutions of Available at University non-English speaking taxpayers also higher education, said Armando be like a revival of the political ac­ of Recllands are encouraged to use the free pro­ Navarro, chairman of the Department tion campaign of the 1960s, but in a gram. of Ethnic Studies at the University of much more conducive environment." University of Redlands accounting The service is available from 4:30 California, Riverside. The conference is designed to cre­ students are available to prepare fed­ p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, The Department of Ethnic Stud­ ate a dialogue and to include a cross eral and state income tax forms as part beginning Feb. 23, at Hunsaker Uni­ of the Volunteer Income Tax Assis­ versity Center lounge, 1200 E. Colton ies, the Ernesto Galarza Public Policy section of the Latino community— tance program sponsored by the In­ Ave. (Not offered April 5.) No ap­ and Humanities Research Bureau, from academics to activists, he said. ternal Revenue Service and Califor­ pointment is necessary. Taxpayers Chicano Student Programs and UCR Registration is $10 for faculty, nia Franchise Tax Board. Students must bring W-2 and 1099 forms in­ MEChA are co-sponsors of the pro­ staff or community members and $5 were trained during the interim se­ formation about other income and de­ gram. for college students, which covers a mester. ductions, a copy of 1998 tax returns Navano said the summit will pro­ continental breakfast, lunch and a "Our target group is the elderly and 1999 forms received in the mail. vide an opportunity to analyze the packet of conference materials. Infor­ and low-income, but we're not lim­ For more informative, call ited to that," said adjunct professor (909) 335-5103. data about the numbers of Latinos mation is available 787-4577, ext. within higher education, data he will 1821 or 1822 Inland Empire Hispanic News is VANDALISM is a CRIME! seeking an aggressive sales person* Graffiti High Commission Etching Or Defacing Call (909) 38i-6t59 Public Or Private Property for appointment To Report Crimes In Progress Call The Poliee Department Mayor Vanrlalism Dispatch Line JuJith Valltf presents Busioess Copference 2000 909-383'5311 HI.SPANIC NEWS

C(>-sp(Hiser«d by inland Agency and Saturday, March 4, 2000 Centro dc Aztlan a youth 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. rHEALTMY ^ rA I and commtmity cento California State University. San Bernardino 5500 UniversSy Parkway, Upper and Lower Commons" Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000 ^ Keynote liinclwon Session: "Women as Leaders" 12:00 — 5:00 p.ra. * Low-cost health coverage for children ages 0-19 Judith VaHes Mayor ol San BemanSno HEALTHY FAMILIES DAY at Centro de Azdan Wakxxna linn U.S. Congrtsnnm Jo* Baca and tu—wBiiai!! Marilyn V. Kandg, associate to lha pcesideni far special proiects, Cal Slate San Bernardino 4261 Park Ave. Riverside, Ca. 92507

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• How Do I Get Funds and • You Do Judge a Book By Its Cover • Integrating Profit and Nor^rofit Resources for My Business? Make a PoslSve Statement Organizations; The Benefits to Both * Choice of health, dental, • How to Get a Story idea Into Daly • Domesic Violence Doesnl Stay at • Bouncing Back from Bumout Please bring these items; and vision insurance plans. Papers, TV and Radio Home Viftien You Go to Vlloik • Making Referrals Work • How to Market to the Government • Quality Customer Service Is the • Anger in the Workplace: Spot It and • Strategies for Marketing Success Key to Success Redirect It to Positive Contributions • Child or Children's Birth Certificate (s) * Child or Children's Social Security Card (s) $35 or $25 for full-time students or PWR members* Recent proof of income and deductions (pay stubs) Indudes continenl^ breakfast. I(eyix)te iiaichaon, three seminar sessions and exhibits. *C«r Stth Sm> Bwwdme dwpn 11.S0 ferpvldn^ kinihe Uppt Com/none * Child or Childrat's Immigration status or Residency • Proof of Pr^ancy (if pregnant) For more information call: (888) 244-4420 or visit WWW.pWrOnilne.Org 10 General News Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, February 16,2000 Youth Making Money Entrepeneur Program Recycled Art Show Offers Prizes and Exposure

PEOPLE REACHING OUT all four training sessions will be eli­ COUNTY OF SAN BERNAR­ winning pieces will be displayed (PRO) is a multi-Faceted community gible to apply for a Mini-Grant to DINO, CA — Up to $3600 in cash throughout San Bernardino County empowerment program that provides begin their business. Grants up to prices will be awarded March to the and other parts of California. $1000 will be awarded on a competi­ Eastside Riverside youth a variety of winners of Take 4, the fourth annual See entry packet for rules and de­ programs. PRO is proud to announce tive basis. San Bernardino County Recycled Art tails. For an entry packet or mere in­ At they are accepting applications for Special guest presentations will be their Entrepreneur program called given lo the following YOUth Mak­ Show, sponsored by the County of formation, contact Christine Cales, YOUth Making Money This program ing Money graduates/entrepreneurs: San Bernardino Waste System Divi­ Program Coordinator, at 909-386-8664. will target Eastside youths (ages 16- Silvia Torres of Arts & Crafts by sion and Norcal/San Bernardino, Inc. 24 living in the 92407 Zip Code), pro­ Silvia, Jason Galaz (aka NOMAD "a public-private partnership." San viding them the guidance and prepa­ Streetwear) , Renold Aparicio and Bernardino County residents me en­ ration necessary to start their own Evan Kiley (aka IMPACT Clawing of couraged to participate. Corona) These entrepreneurs range business. Take 4 focuses the spotlight on in­ Four free training sessions will be age from 17 to 20. novative ways San Bernardino provided in the Inland Empire Small A class application/contract must County residents can turn refuse into Business Development Center and be completed and received in the PRO PEOPLE REACHING OUT on Tues­ Office by February 22, 2000 to par­ art. The show will consist exclusively day, March 7,14, 21, 28 2000. All - ticipate. Attendance is limited. of artwork made from reused and re­ sessions are held at the small Busi­ cycled materials in six categories. ness Development Center from 4 p.m. For more information or to request a Adult artists and youth 13 years and and the instructor is Gil Padilla. class application/flyer, please call older are invited to enter the catego­ Youth who successfully complete Gloria Lopez at PRO 909-686-8946. ries of Sculpture, Collage, Fashion/ Accessory Photography/Imagery, and Help for Depression, personal growth. The center also al­ Youth/Adult Mask categories. Stu­ lows payment on a sliding scale. dents in grades K-6 are invited to en­ Qualified university graduate stu­ Personal Growth ter the Student Mask category. dents, supervised by Cal State faculty, Confidential and affordable counsel­ are currently taking appointments. The entry deadline is March 17, ing is now being offered through the CSUSB psychology professor, David 2000. The show will debut at an Community Counseling Center at Cal Chavez, is the center's interim direc­ Opening Reception and Awards Cer­ State, San Bernardino. tor. emony on Thursday March 23 at the For $10 per 50-minute session, the Day and evening appointments center helps clients work through de­ County Government Center in San can be made, and the center also gives A message from California Department of Health Services funded by pression, anxiety, traumatic life Bernardino. referrals. For more information, call the U.S. Dept. of Agrlcuhure Department of Public Health Nutrition changes, relationship problems and the Community Counseling Center at After a four-week exhibit at the Program Human Services System County of San Bernardino Project eating disorders, as well as work on LEAN and the Nutrition Network Grant /^9-&5867 (909) 880-5569. County Government Center, Take 4

SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT ANNOUNCEMENT Hearing Board Vacancies

The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Board of Director is soliciting candidates for two (2) appoint­ ments and their alternates to the SCAQMD Hearing Board: Attorney and Engineer Members. The Hearing Board is chartered under Division 26 of the California Health and Safety Code and operates independently of the SCAQMD and its Board of Directors. The Hearing Board is a quasi-judicial entity vested with the authority to grant variances to companies and public agencies to SCAQMD rules, to revoke and suspend SCAQM operating permits; and to issue Orders of Abatements. In addi­ tion, the Hearing Board has the authority to hear appeals regarding (1) the denial and insurance of SCAQMD Permits to Operate and Construct (including RECLAIM permits), (2) conditions imposed on Permits to Operate and Construct, (3) the denial and issuance of emission reduction credits, and (4) the approval and denial of air pollution control plans, including Rule 2202 - On-Road Motor Vehicle Mitigation Options submittals.

The Hearing Board meets three to four days per week (Tuesday -Thursday, occasionally on Friday), from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30

' ' p.m., at District Headquarters located in Diamond Bar. Occasionally, the Board may schedule an evening or weekend hearing at a location other than District Headquarters when a matter has generated significant community interest. Hearing Board members receive $50,000 annually and will be required to meet at least three days each week. The Chair of the Board, appointed by fellow Board members, will receive $65,000 annually and will be required to be available four days a week. Alternate members are compensated at the rate of $325 per day for days spent doing work of a regular Member.

HEARING BOARD POSITIONS: - Term of Appointment - Three Years

Attorney Member Qualifications: Admitted to the practice of law In the State of California, with two or more years of practice, preferably with ligation experience.

Engineer Member Qualifications: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in chemical, mechanical, environmental, metallurgical, or petroleum engineering, with two or more years of practical experience, and preferable who is a professional engineer registered pursuant to the Professional Engineers Act (Chapter 7 [commencing with Section 6700] of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code).

Interested candidate should send or submit a resume and cover letter detailing the relevancy of their experience to the work of the SCAQMD Hearing Board to the Clerk of Board, SCAQMD, 21865 East Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765. The cover letter with resume must be timed-stamped by the Clerk of the Board no later than 5:00 p.m., March 3, 2000. Letters and resumes received in the Clerk's office after the closed date will be returned to the applicant. The cover letter should also indicate if you would be willing to serve in the alternate position. Candidates invited for an interview will be required to submit the names of three individuals who could provide professional references if contacted by the District. It is anticipated that these appointments will be acted upon by fbe District Board at its May 19, 2000 meeting. Appointees will be expected to commence a paid ($1.50/day), 30-day orientation period by June 6,2000. Patronize Our Advertisers 11 Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, February 16, 2000

Tobacco-Free Project DIAMONDS AND JEWELKY Announces Funding for Mini-Grant Activities

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Teachers Job Fair ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST m - $57,782 - $73,902 ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST II - $51,126 - $65,291 Raise your club, PLUS AN EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE The San Bernardino City ^for a great cause! Unified School District is SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY U recruiting for the above positions. Both levels sponsoring aTeacher Job Fair requires a Bachelor's degree or coursework equivalent to a degree in: Business or on Saturday, February 26th Public Administration, Accounting or in other job related Social or Behavioral Science areas. Level ni: requires three years of professional administrative experience, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 Ili^Ciilk;eFud,Iic, which has included a wide variety of budget, organizational and : fiscal analysis. noon. Level n requires two years of the same experience. A Master's Degree in Business FirAt Annual Charity Golf Tournament or Public Administration, or a very closely related area of study, may he substi­ Thursday, March 30, 2000 tuted for one year of the required experience. Candidates must possess the skills The fair will be held at the and abilities to perform at a high level of proficiency, be able to work on many San Bernardino Adult Join Sk tfl

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