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-jf -w INLAND EMPIRE ^ y A Publication of the Wednesday 250 Hispanic Communication & May 24,1989 Development Corporation HISPANIC NEWS Volume 2, Number 15 Riordan names Milian to staff Supervisor Barbara Riordan, Chair­ for higher level employees. person, County Board of Supervisors, His professional career includes two announced the appointment of Arthur years as Associate District Executive Milian, age 38, to her staff as field for the Boys Scouts of America and representative. Mrs. Riordan stated during the last 14 years, he has been that in reviewing applicants, Mr. Mil­ employed by the County of San ian emplified the highest qualifications Bemardino's Career Training and De­ and experience in public administra­ velopment Department. His current tion that were essential in performing job respoasibilities include contract the required duties within the 3rd monitoring of training programs. Pre­ Supervisorial District. Mrs. Riordan vious job responsibilities have in­ further stated that Mr. Milian will be cluded Special Projects Coordinator, the liaison between her office and city Contract Analyst and Project Coordi­ councils, chambers of commerce, civic nator for the High Desert Operation organizations and the general public. Systems. Mr. Milian was bom and raised in San Mr. Milian has been involved with Los Bernardino, graduating from Pacific Padrinos Youth organization. Boy High School, San Bernardino Valley Scouts, Native Sons of the Golden College with an AA and successfully West, Kiwanis and is currently in­ completed advance courses in business volved in youth baseball. administration at Cal-Poly, Pomona. Mr. Milian is married to the former Recently, he was selected to participate Christina Chavez, who is a member of Arthur Milian, Field Representative in the Career Development Program the Assistance League. They have 2 for 3rd District Supervisor Barbara Cram Riordan sponsored by the Board of Supervisors sons: Michael 7 and Jonathan 3.

After 42 years Guadalupe School will close GENTS / CHARROS Menudo Cook-off The Most Rev. Phillip F. Straling, low enrollment, continuous financial year was listed at 110 students. Sister applications available Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of San instability and "the school's inability to Muckerman said. Three years ago, Bernardino, has accepted the recom­ respond to the major recommendations during the school's near closing, the for June 25th event mendation of the diocesan school of the last two visiting committees for enrollemnt had been over 150 students. board that on June 16, the last day of certification and accreditation." "Parents are encouraged to enroll their classes of the 1988-89 school year. Our "Three years ago, the school was in a children in other nearby Catholic This year's menudo cook-off appli­ Lady of Guadalupe School close its similar situation," .said Our Lady of .schools," Si.stcr Muckerman said, add­ cations are now being accepter doors permanently. Guadalupe pastor, the Rev. Ramon ing, "The diocesan school board rec­ from contestants wishing to partici­ The recommendation to close the Rosales. At that time, commiunents ommended the parish make every ef­ pate in the 1989 GENTS / CHAR­ school originated with the Our Lady of made by parishioners to increase ef­ fort to enroll in the parish religious- ROS Menudo Cook-off to be held Guadalupe Parish school board after it forts to fund the school convinced the education program those students who Sunday June 25 at the Lienso Char recently reviewed the schools financial parish and the diocese to keep the are unable to attend another Catholic ros of Riverside. and academic viability. school open for another three years. school." Contestants wiU compete for cash Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish com­ But the parishioners' efforts were not The superintendent added that efforts prizes of $5(X) for first place, $3(X) prises the predominantly Hispanic enough. Sister Muckerman said. "The were underway to find teaching posi­ second place and $2(X) third place. southwest portion of San Bernardino. parents have done all they could to tions within the diocesan school sys­ The contest is open to all cooks, The school, which had been in con­ keep the school open...The people on tem for faculty and staff of Our Lady of professional and non-professional. tinuous operation since 1946 was the local (parish) school board really Guadalupe School. The event is sponsored by the closed, according to School Sister of tried their best to address the school's According to Father Rosales, immedi­ Charros of Riverside, the Gents Or­ Notre Dame Ann Muck.erman, dioce­ problems," she said. ate parish plans call for converting the ganization of the Inland Empire, san school superintendent, because of Enrollment for the 1988-89 school school into a parish ministry center. Inland Beverage of San Bemardino and Coors Corporation. Continious entertainment will be Latino Empowerment in the 1990's Page 2 provided by local Spanish language radio stations KNSE, KCAL and KDIF. Vera Lope/ Scholarship Dinner/Dance Page 3 Cook-off contestants may call (714) 885-5934 (Cecilia Estrada) Political Forum Inside Page 4 or (714) 882-5506 (Tony Naploles) for applications and information. MITLA CAFE, Business of the Month Page 5 Hispanic Interest Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, May 24,1989 Strategies for Latino Empowerment in the i990's The 1990 Census, Reapportionment, stitute, also added that "another topic Director of the Institute for Social Jus­ new Latino Atlas maps) for each par­ Redistricting, Watsonville Decision, of discussion will be the procedures to tice, exclaimed that "a recent confer­ ticipant. Following the conference Election and Voting Rights of Latinos be used in the 1990 Census. Since ence on Latino empowerment and there will be a Unity Banquet ad­ will be the focus of a day-long gather­ Latino residents often are harderto find demography last September drew over dressed by Jack Kemp U.S. Secretary ing of political and Latino leaders at than other ethnic groups in the U.S., 300 people. Now, we .see this Confer­ of Housing and Urban Development. Claremont McKenna CoUege on June there is fear in the Latino community ence, on June 3rd, as puUing all thc.se The Banquet is $50.00 per person, but 3, 1989. that there may be a misleading under- past efforts together and launching for conference registrants, the banquet Organized by the Latino Studies Proj­ count of Latinos in the next U.S. Cen­ new programs for the 1990's." charge is only $35.00. ect at the Rose Institute of State and sus. This could result in inadequate The conference registration fee is Local Government at Claremont representation for Latinos in state as­ $75.(X), which includes continental For more information on the Confer­ McKenna CoUege and the San Bernar­ semblies and in Congress." breakfast, lunch, reception and a ence or the Banquet please call (714) dino-based Institute for Social Justice, Two Los Angeles city council mem­ packet of vital information (including 888-0207 or (714) 621-8159. the conference is viewed as a step bers Gloria Molina and Richard Ala- toward fuller representation of the torre, will join Tony Bonilla, Chair of Latino community at the municipal, the National Hispanic Leadership MALDEF BOARD state and national levels. Conference, in airing Latino concems adopts resolution opposing English-only: Conference speakers and panelists at the one-day conference. will include major figures of the politi­ In addition, other participants include Votes to address language discrimination cal parties, key state legislatures, com­ Bea Molina, President of the Mexican- munity leaders and scholars. The American Political Association; (Washington, D.C., May 4,1989) The chair Frank Hcrrera said following the workshop sessions will discuss emerg­ Joaquin Avila, lead attorney in the Mexican American Legal Defense and meeting. "We cannot ignore the moti­ ing top concerns of the Latino commu­ Watsonville case; Harry Pachon, Ex­ Educational Fund (MALDEF) Board vation that lies behind a movement that nity through technical guidance and ecutive Director of the National Asso­ of Directors, in Washington for its actively seeks to create divisiveness, practical discussion. ciation of Latino Elected and Ap­ annual meeting, voted unanaimously hostility and resentment among vari­ According to Dr. Alan Heslop, Execu­ pointed Officials; Andy Hernandez, to adopt a resolution that calls English- ous peoples." tive Director of the Rose Institute, "one Executive Director of the Southwest only efforts in this country a movement The resolution also states that the topic of discussion at the conference Voter Registration and Education Proj­ that is partly motivated by anti-immi­ English-only movement seeks to re­ will be the federal court decision over­ ect; Juan Andrade, Director of the grant sentiment. The Board took a strict the non-English language re­ turning 'open-district' municipal elec­ Midwest-Northeast Voter Registration strong stand against the campaign that sources of the nation at a time when tions in Watsonville. "Open-district' and Education Project; Marshal Diaz, restricts the civil rights of Hispanics language diversity is essential to the municipal were deemed by the court to Califomios for Fair Representation; and other ethnic/language minorities ability of the United States to compete discriminate against Latino voters." Antonia Hernandez, General Counsel, and resolved to develop a comprehen­ in the global economy. Dr. Richard SantiUan, Director of the MALDEF; and many others. sive plan to address language discrimi­ In other business, the Board elected Latino Studies Project at the Rose In­ Dr. Armando Navarro, Executive nation and to defeat English-only new officers to lead the organization measures at the federal, stale and local for 1988-89, with Herrera succeeding CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL level. Frank Quevedo as chair. The following "We have made a very important pol­ Board members were elected as offi­ A Career With A Purpose icy deci.sion on an issue that directly cers: Betty Rivera, first vice chair, and adversely impacts the Hi.spanic Harriet Rabb, second vice chair, Ray AGE: 20-31 SALARY: $2410 - $2879 per month community," newly-elected Board Romero, third vice chair, Dan Garcia, Secretary/Treasurer, Gregory Luna, chair/Persoimel and Nominations; Bob Juceam, chair Program and Planning; WW INLAND EMPIRE HISPANIC NEWS Richard Castro, chair Community Education and Activation Program. New Board members elected to tte Wednesday, May 24,1989 Board include: John Berry, Orange Volume 2, Number 15 County, CA; Ana Margarita Guzmdn, Houston; Josd Lozano, Los Angeles; The Inland Empire Hispanic News is Patricia A. Madrid, Albuquerque; Wil­ owned and operated by the Hispanic liam H. Marumoto, Washington, D.C. Communication and Development Martinez, law student repre­ Corporation. Loretta sentative, and Manny Sdnchez, Chi­ Publisher Graciano Gomez cago. Editor Jack Fitzgerald Office Manager Trini Gomez Design Jaclyn Ink "Small Basiness Opportunities" Photographer Tom Ballesteros workshop set for May 31 Writers: Rebecca Gil The County Board of Supervisors and • The CHP wants Hispanic Officers. Cecilia Gallardo Circulation Office of Contract Compliance is host­ A Challenging Life Long Career for Men and Women. ing a "Small Business Opportunities The INLAND EMPIRE HISPANIC NEWS is Califomia Highway Patrol For more information call: distributed free of charge to designated "free with Local Government" woiicshop on 847 E. Brier Drive zones" within the cities of San Bernardino and May 31,1989 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Colton. Its total readership is 32.000 to include at the Mamko Hotel, 295 N. "E" Street, P.O. Box 1029 mailed and earrier delivered pieces. Residents San Bernardino, CA 92402 383-4819 outside the "free zone" may tx: subscril)e by San Bemardino. The workshop will (714) 383-4819 ealUng (714) 381-6259. provide information to smaU, minority

Advertising and women-owned businesses regard­ ing opportunities with local jurisdic­ To place advertising, visit the News office at tions. The Entrepreneur fee is $25.00 SE NECESITA DE INMEDIATO 1558-D North Waterman, San Bemardino, CA which includes registration, lunch and Persona responsable para cuidar ninos, trabajo de casa en Moreno Valley. 92404, or caU Trini Gomez at (714) 381-6259 to arrange an appointment. workshop packet. After May 23, the Vivir en casa/.salario y comida. Dejar rnensaje. fee will be $30.00. For further informa­ (714) 924-91X1 tion caU Zo Lizardo, (714) 387-8894. / 0i Leadership Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, May 24,1989 Holcomb Appointees

Rachel Mendo/a Krasney J. Lorraine Velarde Mayor-elect W.R. "Bob" Holcomb recently announced his plan to appoint Rachel Mendoza Krasney as his Administrative Assistant. Holcomb will as­ sume office on June 5,1989. Krasney, a native of San Bernardino, has 15 years prior experience with the City of San Bemardino. She woiiced for Mayor A1C. Ballard from 1966 to 1971, and as Executive Secretary and later Administrative Assistant to Mayor Bob Holcomb from 1971 to 1981. Most recently she has served as Congressional Assistant and Office Manager for Congressman George E. Brown, Jr. She attended San Bemardino High School, San Bemardino Valley College and Califomia State College at San Bemardino. Long active in community affairs, Rachel is currently serving on the Board of Directors of the San Bemardino / The late Vera Lopez Mexicali / Villahermosa Sister City Committee. Also joining the Mayor-elect's top staff will be J. Lorraine Velarde, who served Vera Lopez Scholarship Dinner/Dance Set on Mayor Holcomb's staff from 1981 to 1984 and is presently working for the City's Redevelopment Agency. In announcing the two appoinmenis to key staff The Vera Lopez Scholarship Commit­ popularity was directly due to the per­ positions, Holcomb indicated, "I am pleased to be be bringing on board two ladies tee announced the 5th Annual Scholar­ sonality of Mrs. Lopez. She was deter­ with extensive experience and knowledge of city government, whom I know will ship Dinner/Dance to take place at the mined to please every customer, re­ continie to provide the highest level of service to our citizens." Hilton Hotel on Saturday, June 3,1989 gardless of social status, and everyone with a no host reception at 6:00 pm. was treated with dignity and respect. Speakers for the event will be Alycia Her concem and honest approach was Office (714) 370-4595 Enciso, UCLA graduate and owner of contagious. Interior Design Studio and Rodolfo The other positive side of Mrs. Lopez Montejano, the first Hispanic ap­ was her generosity and commitment to Yolanda M. Vasquez pointed to the Interstate Commerce the community, and she was a con­ Commission. Music will be by Final tributor for every cause and fund-raiser Agent Mix. Tickets may be obtained at in the community. She was never Mitla's Restaurant , contacting Patti known to tum any person down. Oquendo at 888-0460 or Bill Ellison at In 1981 Mrs. Lopez was diagnosed as 1012 E. Cooley Drive, Unit C2 886-5008. having Lupus, a blood disorder, and her doctor recommended that she re­ Colton, CA 92324 Vera Lopez was the well-known and popular manager of Mitla's Restaurant tire. She retired temporarily and re­ on Mt. Vcmon Avenue. She started turned to work in 1982, wearing a leg working in the restaurant when it was brace and continued working and dis­ founded in 1939 by her mother, Lucia playing the same demeanor, although WE NEED YOU and stepfather Salvador Rodriguez there was obvious signs of deteriorat­ and became manager in 1969 to the ing health. Her sudden death in Decem­ Volunteer to drive a little...You'll feel good a lot! time of her death in 1984. In 1946, .she ber of 1984 was a shock to the commu­ Senior Programs Corporation, funded married Henry Lopez and had four nity of San Bemardino. by the Office on Aging, seeks volunteer children, Edward, Vernon, who passed The memories of her inspiration and drivers to deliver noontime meals to the away at age 5, Rochelle (Pat) and unselfishness had a tremendous impact homebound elderly in San Bemardino Henry, Jr. in the community, especially the County. For information call: Although Mrs.'Lopez had no formal Westside. In order to continue this (714) 387-2414 education, she was able to take charge legacy the Kiwanis of Greater San Ber­ In the Victorville Area call: of the business and continue to care for nardino established a scholarship foun­ (619) 245-3568 her family. The business was her sec­ dation in her honor. Initially 35 organi­ ond family and due to her determina­ zations and individuals donated funds tion, there was a continual growth to toward the scholarship. Since its incep­ EHIOR the present time. The restaurant has tion the foundation has awarded over ROGRAMS. been, for many years, the meeting $12,000 in scholarships to students in Office Ofic5?grAg; 0RP0RA770N place for politicians, professionals and the San Bemardino Area. persons of all walks of life, especially on Sunday after Mass. Vera Lopez is gone, but she is stiU The success of the restaurant and her giving of herself.

I t,. 4 Political Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday , May 24,1989 ARROUIUIEIU CHIROPRACTIC GROUP Schools and Religion • DR. AUGUSTINE AMERIGO • DR. ROBERT M. DE LUCA By Bill Leonard decision based on common sense, the court ruled that the First Amendment SPECIALIZINQ IN: Religion in schools is a very contro­ right to free speech guaranteed the • COMPLETE X-RAY A • INDUSTRIAL INJURIES PHYSICAL THERAPY A WORKER'S COMP. versial topic in today's society. While students the right to meet. Further­ FACIUTIES A DISABILITY EVALUATION • MOST INSURANCE A ACCIDENT INJURIES much discussion on this issue has been more, the court held the club's meet­ PLANS ACCEPTED A GENERAL PRACTICE focused on the question of classroom ings did not put the school in the posi­ A CLASS 1 PHYSICALS prayer, another equally significant tion of promoting religion. SE HABLA ESPANOL question may carry an even greater I applaud this decision. In my opinion, impact for students. This issue regards prayer in schools is overrated as an the right of students to meet on-campus issue. I do not think it is legitimate for for religious purposes. LastPebmary, a the government to write a prayer. I also Federal Appellate Court in Nebraska do not want prayer to become a boring ruled in Mergens v. Westside Commu­ recitation that has the effect of tuming 980 NORTH D STREET nity Schools that school officials can­ students away from God. What is SAN BERNARDINO not halt students from meeting on important is the students' right to study campus for religious reasons. their Bibles or other religious books on In January-February issue of The their campuses in group situations. Proposition, a publication from the In an earlier 1981 case, the U.S. Su­ Claremonl Institute, John West, Jr. preme Court ruled that public universi­ REDEVELOPMENT PLAN ADOPTION AND RELATED wrote that the case began when a group ties cannot discriminate against reli­ ENVRONMENTAL CONSULTANT SERVICES SOUGHT of high school studcnis sought an aflcr gious groups. The Court's ruling was school Bible club. Their request was later supported by a 1984 Federal law Request for Qualification Proposaals denied. In their lawsuit, the students that clearly forbids high schools from pointed out that the school sanctioned discriminating against students on a the formation of thirty other clubs, religious basis. The San Bernardino Redevelopment Agency is seeking services that lead many of which had little to do with It is my hope that within the year the to the adoption of a Redevelopment Plan by the City of San Bernardino education. They argued they were Supreme Court will rule in favor of the for the Mt. Vernon Business Corridor and surrounding area(s). The being discriminated against because of students who simply wish to study the Agency needs services to conduct the necessary studies, perform the their religion. Bible in their campus cnvironmenLs. required planning and prepare the necessary documents, reports, maps, The court favored the students. In a God does answer our prayers. etc. leading to plan adoption.

The deadline for submission is 4:30 p.m. on Friday May 26,1989. The Poll by P.T.A. Volunteers RFQ/RFP packet can be obtained at the Redevelopment Agency offices, 300 North D Street, 4th Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92418 or by calling Shows public favors ban on Susan Gonzales, Project Manager at (714) 384-5081. semi-automatic assault weapons RIALTO - Three-quarters of the vot­ of a poll at the Assembly District level Project Director ers polled in the Inland Empire agree and greater than the number of inter­ ($2,083/Mo-$3,333/Mo) with Legislative action to ban the sale views in most statewide polls. The poll of semi-automatic assault weapons. was conducted among registered vot­ The Foundation for California State University, San Bernar­ That was the result of an independent ers in the 66th Assembly District dino is seeking an energetic individual to manage the Student Assistance poll conducted last week by local PTA Communities of San Bernardino, Ri- In Learning (SAIL) Program. Requires a Master's degree in Liberal volunteers at the request of Assembly­ alto, Colton, Bloomington, Fontana, Arts, or the equivalent and three years experience as administrator or man Jerry Eaves (D-66th District). The Ontario, Lake Arrowhead, Highland, manager of social service or educational programs working with low- PTA volunteers interviewed 905 regis­ and unincoiporated county areas of the income or educationally disadvantaged groups. A0p^i^FF5)SlS89. tered voters over a five-day period district. Foundation application is required. Call (714) 880-5138 for ending last Tuesday (April 26). Assemblyman Jerry Eaves, who rep­ more information or write to: CSUSB-Personnel Office, 5500 Univer­ Tabulation of the results shows the resents the district and voted for the ban sity Parkway, San Bernardino, CA 92407 following: on semi-automatic assault weapons, Position Number Percent said he is not surprised by the results. An Equal Opportunity Employer Agree 674 74.5% "I have always supported the right to with ban private ownership of guns and I still Disagree ' 98 10.8% do," Eaves said. "But these semi-auto­ with ban matic assault weapons are in a dilferent Thanks to everyone who helped make 1989's Cinco de Mayo Undecided 92 10.2% category. Police chiefs across our dis­ festivities San Bernardino's most successful celebration ever Refused to 41 4.5% trict, as well as law enforcement offi­ from Answer cials from throughout the state, made it The question asked of the voters was; clear to me that banning these weapons Raymond M. Cadena "Recently, the state legislature voted to would be a great benefit in the war on ban the .sale of semi-automatic assault crime and would help ensure the safety • Fifth Supervisorial District Legislative Representative weapons in California. Do you agree, of police officers who must enforce the (representing Supervisor Bob Hammock) or do you disagree with the leg!slalu re's law. • Candidate for San Bernardino Unified School Board vote to ban the sale of semi-automatic assault weapons?" "When I voted for the ban it was my Paid Adv. by Friends of Ray Cadena • P.O. Box 30952 • San Bernardino, CA 92413 The total of 905 interviews was more sense that the people of our community ID# 890538, Peter Barmack, Treasurer than double the number usually con­ want these weapons off the streets. sidered necessary to ensure accuracy This poll confirms that position." Community 5 Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday , May 24,1989

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SMILING FACES ~ Pleased with a job well done, Cinco de Mayo commit­ tee members from Edison's Eastern Division in Rialto pose for a photograph before the noon hour celebration began. More than 100 employees shared in the festivities. (Photo by SCE)

Home weatherization program available EL RESPETAR EL DERECHA DE OTROS CREA PAZ ~ Guest speaker Dr. E. F. Garcia, Dean of the School of Education at CalState University San San Bemardino County residents with Bernardino, reminds SCE employees of the underlying theme of Cinco de limited incomes can have their homes Mayo as they celebrated the day at the utility company's Eastern Division weatherized at no cost under an energy headquarters in Rialto. Event chair Julie Archuleta is also pictured. (Photo conservation program sponsored by , by SCE) the Community Services Department. First International Kiwanis "This program was developed to assist Friendship Soccer Tournament the elderly, handicapped and low-in­ come homeowner and renter take ad­ Saturday, May 27,1989 Cinco de Mayo, SCE style vantage of conservation and home Aquinas High School improvement measures without having 2772 Sterling Avenue, ; Refecting a community as deverse as program. "Through this effort, stu­ to make a financial investment," ex­ San Bemardino the one they live in, Southern Califor­ dents are learning English as a second plained Maria Y. Juarez, Energy Con­ 9:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. nia Edison Eastern Division employ­ language and obtaining on-the-job servation Program Manager. "Under ees celebrated Cinco de Mayo with training for future employment," he the home weatherization Program, Participating Teams mariachi music and traditional foods at said. CSD will install various conservation Club De Futbol Soccer Centenario the Division office on Friday, May 5th. In addition to a traditional Mexican measures designed to help lower en­ Tijuana, B.C. Mexico "Edison is a melting pot of cultures," meal, activities included salsa tasting ergy usage, thereby reducing overall SCE vice president Ken Gudger said, and tortilla rolling contests, as well as bills," she explained. Conservation Kickers Soccer Club "and it's truly a pleasure to honor our singing and dancing to the sounds of measures to be installed, when feasible, San Bemardino, CA Hispanic employees." "los Halcones de Ceritos" Mariachi, a include attic insulation, duct wrap, Joining in the celebration was Dr. E. F. group led by singer and guitarist Joe water heater blankets, low flow shower California Gold (International Team) Garcia, dean. School of Education at Parra, an SCE employee. devices, caulking and weather strip­ Rancho Cucamonga, CA California State University, San Ber­ The day's events were planned by an ping. In addition, limited home repairs nardino, whose remarks reflected what employee committee which included such as replacing broken windows and Polilla the day means for all Hispanics when Julie Archuleta, chair, Dorinda San­ doors, will be made when necessary to Riverside, CA he said, "el cspiritu humano pueded chez, Donna Manning, Lois Jones, effectively install required weatherized prevalccer aun en la cara de las fucrzas Marina Loera, Terry Salazar, Kory measures. These free services also in­ Spon.s()rs: superioies!" (The human spirit can Myers and Michelle Washer. clude limited weathered improvements California State University, S.B. prevail in the face of overwhelming to mobile homes. Gatorade Corporation 'odds.) In order to qualify for these free serv­ Kickers Soccer Club Dr. Garcia spoke and discussed the ices, the household must be receiving Kiwanis Club of historical importance of Cinco de Aid to Families with Dependent Chil­ Greater San Bernardino Mayo. dren (AFDC), Supplemental Security Radio Stations Edison employees and guests enjoyed Income (SSl)/State Supplementary KCAL a special Mexican luncheon. It was Program (SSP), Food Stamps, or meet KDIF prepared by members of the Regional the Department of Health and Human KNSE Occupational Program, Rialto School Services Poverty Income Guidelines KVCR District, which also includes a pilot which range from $748 per month for a San Bemardino Valley College program incorporating an amnesty and family of one to $2,533 per month for a University of California, vocational English curricula. Many of family of eight. Cooperative Extension these students are from Latin Ameri­ Individuals who feel they qualify or can countries and hope to become who have questions regarding the pro­ For more information contact: United States citizens. gram are encouraged to contact the Mr. Ismael Nevarex, 714/884-8319 "We're very pleased with this pro­ Ken Gudger, SCE Energy Conservation Program at 686 Ms. Marielena Garcia, 714/387-2171 gram," said Rick Thomason, represen­ Eastern Division Vice President East Mill Street, San Bemardino, CA, tative for SCE's educational services salutes Hispanic employees or Telephone (714) 387-2314 Business Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday , May 24,1989

: MITLA'S Mitla's Restaurant, 602 N. Mount Mrs. Rodriguez (Montano) was the Vernon Avenue, San Bernardino, is the working force in the restaurant and it oldest and most popular eating estab­ became very popular during World lishment in the City of San Bernardino. War 11, and it has continued to gain This restaurant is the meeting place of popularity. politicians, professionals and persons The management was taken over by of all walks of life and it is busy noon, her daughter. Vera Lopez, a very popu­ evenings, Saturdays and especially lar and beloved person, for whom the Sundays after Mass. Mitla's has a long Vera Lopez Memorial Scholarship has history. been named. The restaurant continued Mitla is the name of Aztec ruin in to gain popularity. Mrs. Rodriguez Mexico and when Mrs. Lucia Montana passed away in January 1981. Mitla Cafe at 6th and Mt. Vernon is a town landmark started the small restaurant adjacent to and favorite Mexican restaurant of three generations. the present site she decided on this Vera Lopez passed away in Decem­ name. Her husband passed away in ber, 1984 and Frank Montano and his Helping to serve the customers have changes were contemplated for the 1939, she was remarried to Mr. Salva­ wife Irene have continued the manage­ been long-time employees - Lucy, 30 future. dor Rodriguez and they established the ment of the restaurant to the present years, Mercy, 21 years, Pat (Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Montano's family mem­ restaurant in the present site. Daugh­ time. Rodriguez's granddaughter), 13 years, bers are Sharon, Rachel, Francine, ters, Teresa, Helen and Vera started Nellie, who has worked intermittenly Carol, Alfred and Michael. David, 23, working in the restaurant at this time. Mrs. Montano stated that the manage­ for many years and Te.sera and Helen. was tragically killed, lor whom a schol­ Mr. Rodriguez was one of the "shakers ment follows the same philosophy that arship fund was established for Aqui­ and movers" in the Mount Vernon area was established by Mrs. Rodriguez, She feels that it has become a tradition nas High School and Cal-State stu­ and is credited with the founding of the continued by Vera Lopez, which is to for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation fami­ dents. original Mexican Chamber of Com­ treat every customer with respect and lies to continue to patronize the restau­ Mitla's Restaurant is a family business merce. serve good food. rant and indicated that no major and a tradition in the Westside. r % REPUBLIC CAPITAL CORPORATION

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The SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT is looking for qualified men and women who are interested in joining the fastest growing law enforcement agency. The residents of the largest county in the United States DEPEND on us to provide the finest in law enforcement. Join the more than 1400 men and women who have made a career with the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department. If you or someone you know is interested in a challehging career as a Deputy Sheriff, now is the time to apply. We want qualified people who enjoy working with others and who are dedicated to the law enforcement purpose. San Bernardino County Personnel Department For applications and more information, contact: Attention: Jime Dunbar San Bernardino County Personnel 157 W. 5th St., San Bernardino, CA 92415-0440 157 West Fifth Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0440 Communicable Disease Investigator - 03360 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer $1826-$2218 approx. monthly plus extensive benefit plan and additional compensation for bilingual skills Iglesia de San Antonio presenta se "Fiesta Anual" el Sabado,3 de Junio, 12:00 - 10:00 y Domingo, 4 de Junio, 11:00 - 9:00. Se llevara acabo rifa The San Bernardino County Public Health Department is recruiting for especial, con gran premie de $1,000 Premio 2 de $500.00, Premio 3 de bilingual (English/Spanish) Communicable Disease Investigators who investigate $300.00 en efectivos y premio 4 de $50.00 de boletos de loteria. Rifa sera communicable diseases for the Veneral Disease Control Program. el Domingo a las 7:00 p.m. Requires one year of experience in Communicable Disease counseling and ATRACCIONES ESPECIALES! Sabado y Dimingo - Mariachi Los Hal- investigations or thirty semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursewoik in health science, public health, epidemiology or a closely related field. cones. "El Sabado" - Musica de Baile con el Grupo "La Soledad." El Qualified applicants must apply before May 26,1989 at the San Bemar- Domingo - Musica de Baile con "El Gmpo de Santos Rodriguez." Sabado dinoCounty Personnel Office, 157 W. 5th Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0440 y Domingo - Ballet Folklorico Tanatiuh. Admission General Gratis. (714) 387-5590 or (714) 387-8304. ^ Career Opportunities for Women and Minorities

A rewarding and challenging career awaits you as a SAN BERNARDINO POLICE OFFICER

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: THE SAN BERNARDINO POLICE DEPARTMENT 466 W. 4TH ST., S.B. 92401 (714) 384-5696 The San Bernardino Police Department is seeking to recruit qualified women and minorites as part of an ongoing commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity. Chief Donald J. Burnett 8 El Fin

Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday , May 24,1989

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