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B A Publication of ttie C/) Oi 03 o •=, Hispanic Communication & O - y Development Corporation ^§ C W INLAND EMPIRE 2 5 BULK RATE Wednesday 9; c/j U.S. POSTAGE a Q November 11,1998 o Q. PAID Volume 12 r> "V o SAN BERNARDINO, CA Number 5 >2 2. PERMIT No. 118 HISPANIC NE S|S S-S"S- i Serving the Hispanic Communities in the Inl npire ,-f. t# i - San Bernardino Colton • Riaito • Bioomington • Rediands • Fontana • Rancho Cui .itario • Victor Valley • Riverside • Casa Blanca • Corona

The Inland Empire's Only Hispanic Minority Owned English Language Newspaper ELECTION FINAL... and the winners are!

Loretta Sanchez Cruz Bustamante Joe Baca Hilda L.Solis Richard G. Polanco U.S. Congresswoman California Lt. Governor California State Senate California State Senator California State Senate

• 4'^TM RocfPacheco Nell Soto Karl Gaytan Grace Vargas Josie Gonzales Republican Minority Leader California Assemblywoman Mayor of Colton Riaito Councilwoman Fontana Councilwoman i

... And More Joe Ramiro D. Zamora remembered as Hispanic Citizen Soldier Winners Beginning with the American Revo and later assigned to the 172nd Infantry lution, the United States has been in Regiment as a rifleman. He was shipped '.••f • Congressional: Xavier Becerra, volved in II major military conflicts overseas to the Asiatic Pacific Theater Matthew Martinez, Grace Napolitano and a few minor military skirmishes of War in the early part of 1943. Si and Loretta Sanchez. throughout its history. World War II This was one of the initial periods of California Senate: Richard was one of this nation's greatest mili war in the Pacific in which major battles Alarcon, Richard Polanco, Hilda Soils, tary involvements and in which hun were being fought to drive out the Japa Martha Escutia and Joe Baca. dreds of thousands of Hispanic-Ameri nese from the area. California Assembly: Michael cans participated with numerous other Zamora participated in three major '•I Machado, Dennis Cardoza, Dean citizen-soldiers. Pfc. Joe Ramiro D. battles: The Luzon engagernent, and in Florez, Abel Maldonado, Tony Zamora was one of them. which his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alejo Cardenas, Antonio Villarigosa, Gil Joe Ramiro D. Zamora was brought Zamora received notification that their Cedillo, Gloria Romero, Martin by his parents to the United States from son had been wounded in action. Gallegos, Thomas Calderon, Robert Mexico as a young child and grew up in An earlier battle in which Zamora Paeheco, Nell Soto, Rod Pacheco and the Casa Blanca area of Riverside. He was engaged was at New Georgia in the Lou Correa. attended Casa Blanca Grammar School Solomons Islands, where he was se Other major winners are Los An and Chemawa Junior High School. verely wounded by shrapnel in the geles Sheriff-elect Lee Baca and San Zamora entered the service on Octo The late Pfc. Joe Ramiro Zamora Jose Mayor-elect Ron Gonzales Continued on page 5 ber 24th, 1942, receiving basic training Citizen Soldier of World War II Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, November 11,1998

Latinos Transform Political Panorama After Tuesday's Elections Editorial: THE GENERAL ELECTION DEMONSTRATED THAT HISPANICS HAVE THE POWER OF ORGANIZATION, THE MEANING Los Angeles, CA - Latinos have trans cumbent Michael Montoy a (D) retained OF EL VOTO AND FURTHERMORE, A NEW ERA FOR HISPANICS formed the nation's political panorama, his State Treasurer seat. ACROSS OUR NATION - UNITED WE STOOD IN 1998 - UNITED WE as Latino candidates won significant Latinos did not pick up any addi WELL MOVE AHEAD TO THE NEW GOLDEN AGE -A PLACE IN THE victories across the nation in Tuesday's tional seats in Congress, but there will SUN TO SHAPE OUR OWN DESTINY. elections according to an analysis pre be two new faces on the floor of the pared by the National Association of House as former state judge Charlie In 1998, the Hispanic population m the United States is approximately 30 < Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Gonzalez (D-TX) and State million. By 2010, Hispanics will be the largest identifiable group in the United (NALEO) Educational Fund. Assemblymember Grace Napolitano States, surpassing African-Americans, who today number 34 million. In several states with large Latino (D-CA) won the seats formerly held, California, the cradle of HISPANIC POLITICAL POWER, is home to 10 populations. Latinos captured seats for respectively, by retiring U.S. Repre million Hispanic residents, the majority (7.7 million) residing in the eightcounties statewide office. Cruz Bustamante (D), sentatives Henry B. Gonzalez (D-TX) that make up Southern California. California's first Latino SpeiJcer of the and Esteban Torres (D-CA). In an ex There is power in numbers (organized numbers), where there is a singular Assembly, was elected Lieutenant Gov citing "re-match" closely watched by agenda and identified issues. The 1998 Hispanic vote was a clear indication of ernor. In Texas, former Secretary of both parties, incumbent Loretta Sanchez what can be accomplished when exercising your right to vote. Fairness, equity and State Tony Garza (R) was elected Rail (D-CA) once again defeated Robert representation is an objective that should be imbedded in our minds as political road Commissioner and in Colorado, Dornan (D), who unsuccessfully chal agendas are developed. attorney Ken Salazar (D) gained the lenged her 1996 victory in the House of For Aurelio and Esperanza Coronado of Yucaipa, who recently became U.S. Attorney General seat. In New Mexico, Representatives. citizens, it was an honor and responsibility to vote. They felt inclusive and they four Latinos were victorious as Patricia Latinos also made significant gains voted to make a difference. Madrid (D) was elected Attorney Gen in state legislative races, picking up Romelio Ruiz, an inspirational citizen and leader in Moreno Valley through eral, Domingo Martinez (D) was elected additional state Senate seats in Arizona Hispanos Unidos, rallied Hispanics to get out the vote, as did Maria Luz Ayala, State Auditor, Rebecca Vigil-Giron (D) (I), California (3) and Nevada (1). In a Perris citizen who inspired many through the TODEC community organization was elected Secretary of State, and in- State lower Houses, Latino gains in to get involved in their community and vote. states with the large populations in Education, a top priority for California, inspired Hispanics interested in the cluded additional seats in California education of their children, voiced their opinion through the ballot box, resulting jvmi poiio (3), New Mexico (2), Arizona (1) and in Proposition A passing with an overwhelming majority- The ^/^ffTTasting Chicken Colorado (I). In Florida, while the num There are many examples of good citizenship throughout our state. Respon ber of Latinos in the state legislature sible citizenship paid off for Hispanics who are seeking to make their communi BUY 2 remained the same, there will be one ties a better place for everyone. WHOLE new Latino Republican State Repre As the results of the election and its aftermath are reported daily, the sentative, Rod Pacheco, will be joined participation by Hispanics has been well illustrated. Hector Tobar of the LA I CHICKENS by three new Latino Republicans. Times reported that Hispanics accounted for 13 % of the electorate in this election Latinos broke new ground in several as compared to only 8% in 1994. These numbers demonstrate a dramatic renewed states without large Latino populations, interest in the political process, the vital issues (past and present) and the to gothe polls. This strong momentum will make a difference in the - their first state legislators of Hispanic year 2000. origin (with Michigan gaining two new Across our nation, from New England to California, Hispanics made historic strides in the recent election, according to the Associated Press. This is especially INCLUDES: I Latin faces). In Massachusetts, where 2 WHOLE CHICKENS, CHOICE OF I there have been no Latiiios serving in true throughout our state. 20 CORN TORTILLAS the State House of Representatives since For example, in the absence of wedge issues (affirmative action and immigra OR 20 FLOUR TORTILUS I tion), and in the absence of a radical racial agenda and citing his support for core I& 11 PL. 02. OF HOT SALSA OR MILD SALSA Nelson Merced in the I980's, three Must present coupon at time of order I issues in this state, Cruz Bustamante, an Hispanic-American with a distinguished I Not valid for catering or party orders. May not be Latinos were elected. ' combined with any other offers •Expires 11/30/98 I legislative record, was elected Lieutenant Governor, the first Hispanic elected to ! SaaBeiasdiM Hlgiilaod Redlands I that office since 1871! The previous Speaker will help lead the executive branch I 12S6W.SI1iS»Nt 3»3E.HIgttMd SIBW.COImAk I («ltt.VirMn) (HlgliMtlVa) (ColtMtTrai) I Remember Our of govemment into the next-century. He was an inspirational model in leading the I 885-5598 864-5381 793-3885 • Hispanics to vote, as were many other Hispanic legislators. Li.....COUPON—-J Nation's Veterans However, the most significant factor in this recent election has to do with the legacy of Governor Pete Wilson. He alone had more to do in activating the, supposedly, "sleeping giant". The Hispanic agenda and Wilson's Republican politics are of exact political opposites. Propositions 187 and 209 were prime examples that galvanized the Hispanic community to get out the vote. Inland Empire One of the greatest electoral coup was the overwhelming vote received by Lee HISPANIC NEWS Baca as the new sheriff of Los Angeles County, the first elected Hispanic sheriff The Inland Empire Hispanic GowuTwm S since the last century! News is owned and operated by YSTEMS Ron Gonzales was elected first Hispanic mayor in the City of San Jose, a major the Hispanic Communication The Inland Emplre^t Auth^lz^ population center in California with an Hispanic population of 13%. and Development Corporation. Reseller it Discount Locally, Assemblyman Joe Baca is replacing Ruben Ayala in the 32nd iHstributor Senatorial District, with a significant margin of votes in spite of the large infusion

Publisher Graciano Gomez SpedaUzIng In Sotting of funding from the opposition. Nell Soto, a longtime political activists, won the Copy Editor Jack PItzgarald Oout-^Commmltd 61st Assembly District, a district long held by a Republican representative. Office Manager Trini Gomez Nelumk Pwblem* DesignA-ayout Jaclyn Ink SttES*RIVICES Grace Vargas won a seat in the Rialto City Council, the second Hispanic in that The Inland Empire Hispanic SOnWNtE'ifflWORKS city's history to hold that office. Josie Gonzales won a seat in the Fontana City Naws is published every two Council, a first. Richard De La Rosa, won a seat in the Colton City Council. All weeks and distributed in San newcomers in the political scene! Bernardino, Colton, Redlands, In the Southwest, the results are significant: Colorado-Ken Salazar, Democrat, - Fontana, Riverside, Rancho Attorney General; New Mexico-Rebecca Vigil, Democrat, Secretary of State, Cucamonga, Ontario, and the - Domingo Martinez, Democrat, State Auditor, Michael Montoya, Democrat, State HighD(»erL You may subscribe or advertise by calling (909)381- Treasurer and Patricia Madrid, Democrat, Attorney General. 6259 or FAX (909) 384-0419 In the California Legislature, there will be 17 Hispanic representatives. Rod Pacheco, Riverside Republican, will be the first Hispanic from his party to, be OFFICE: elected Minority Leader. 1558-D North Waterman The collective thought is fiiat the Hispanic-American has now entered the main •San Bernardino, CA 92404 stream of American politics. However, the work ahead of us is to keep attuned to the importance of political involvement, the key to empowerment of our destiny. Newsmakers 3 Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, November 11,1998

League of Women's Voters Honors MM tMk

The Inland Agency's People Reaching Out (PRO) held Its first Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at the Parkside Hospital, Riverside. Picture above (not in order) are the PRO'S Volunteers of the Year: Judith Auth, Valerie Barbarin, Jennie Black, Community Settlement Association, Ninfa Delgado, Christina Duran, Janet Elaine, Pete Esquival, Becky Foreman, Elijah Frazier, Martha Garcia, Gary Jarmon, Jean Redbetter, Frank Lopez, Sr., Mayor Ron Loveridge, Norm Martin, Teresa McAllister, Ameal Moore, Parkview Community Hospital, Reeknola Ralmer, Javier Resales, Woody Rucker-Hughes, Ron Stoneburner, Jewel Thompson, Ofelia Valdez- Yeager, Marcel Wip, Rachel Zaragoza and Michael Stull.

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El Corazon de La Raza S/Sgt. Ismael R. Vlllcgas Manuel Hernandez, State Com Joe Rodriguez, field representative for Special Tribute to Raza War Veterans Congressional MedaJ of I IorK>r Recipient pensation Insurance Executive, Fifth District Supervisor Jerry Eaves, Casa Blanca, Riverside was honored by the League of Women was honored by the League of Voters for his work with youth at the "Valor" Women Voters for his many years Juvenile Detention Center. Rodriguez, 30 min Video Presentation Veteran's Day Guest Speaker Panel of commitment to the youth of vice-president of the Kiwanis Club of Nov. 10 the community, especially for the Greater San Bernardino and formerly a ( Nov. 11 » 7-9 pm Humanities 1501 Westside gang member in his youth, has 12:30 pm Kiwi's, a youth group at Aquinas been instrumental in organizing sports Terrace Room A • ' , y Daniel Cano, Auliior, "Shifting.Lbyalties" ~ ' '• '' High School, sponsored by the and gang and drug intervention programs An overview of the LI.,S. ' Saginaw Grant, Actor & Author Chicano war veteran's Alex Candelaria, h^orenOj^yailey Unified Sch^ Board Member Kiwanis Club of Greater San Ber which, has altered , the Jives of young cxpertence duringWorld Wir 0?' nardino people. , ^Dr. Armando Navarro, tthnic studies Chair, Panelist Moderator

EvtMsmadtpoisMt^ Valor Photo Display Radio AzUan KUOl 88.3 PM ' Chicano Stuctent Prog[ams Federal Block Grant ProgramDIscussed • N(^. 12 presents specfal^ogramming - UCR MEChA • Histona Musical y Conmemorucion Riverside Municipal Museum 12:00 - 5:00 pm CSP Annex For Men InfonnuliunContaei . The City of Colton Community De cations are available at the Community de "Los Veteranos" UCR Walk thru piciorial hisloi'j' exhibit of ChicaiicrWar- ' Chicana Snideni Prograns velopment Department has scheduled Development Department for persons Veterans including Riverside's own Ismael Viilegas Nov. 13 . 5:30 pm - 7 am . («»)7S7.3821 two community meetings for City resi or organizations wishing to submit dents to suggest community improve projects for CDBG fui«!ihg 13onsider- ment projects for funding for the Fed ation. The Department is located at 659 eral Community Development Block North La Cadena Drive, Colton, Cali Grant (CDBG) ProgramforFiscal Year fornia. 1999-2000. The first meeting will be held on Thursday, November 12,1998, The CDBG Program was authorized at the Pete Luque Community center, in 1974 under Title 1 of the Housing and located at 292 East "O" Street. The Community Development Act, and is second meeting is scheduled for Mon under the authority of the U.S. Depart day, November 16,1998, at the Colton ment of Housing and Urban Develop Community Center, 670 Colton Av ment (HUD). The primary objective of enue. Both meetings will begin at 6:00 the Program is the development of vi p.m. able urban communities, by providing Representatives of the Community decent housing and a suitable living Development Department will provide environment and expanding economic a current status of CDBG projects opportunities, principally for persons funded in Fiscal Year 1998-99. Appli- of low and moderate income.

BARTER EXCHANGE (The Personal Touch) Additional Business through Bartering Why lay out your hard earned cash for your business expenses when you can be bartering and paying for them with the additional business we send you? Conserve your cash outlay and reduce your overhead by bartering with Barter members for your business, personal, family needs and expenses. When you pay $200 cash outlay out of your pocket for mechanical, printing, legal, medical, office/shop maintenance. TV/appiiances, etc.,etc. you could have conserved that hard earned cash and paid for those ongoing expenses with the business/credits you have earned and accumulated! ...Additional business paid for through bartering. Using vour WHOLESALE, buying power, vour cost (barter credits equivalent to cash dollars) you are purchasing at the regular price, however actual cost out-of pocket is your (WHOLESALE COST). PLUS YOU STILL HAVE THAT $200 HARD EARNED GASH IN YOUR POCKET. Now . doesn't that sound great? INTERESTED?

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New Center to Expand County Services to Schools

APPLE VALLEY - School districts in ter and another one which opened a the high desert and mountain regions of year ago in Rancho Cucamonga are the county will soon have access to an "smart" facilities able to handle a vari expanded range of training and service ety of training and staff development options provided through the San Ber activities with the appropriate technol nardino County Superintendent of ogy infrastmcture to carry voice, data Schools' Desert/Mountain Educational and video. Service Center located at 17800 High Walk-up network connections will way 18. allow visiting educators to plug in a A grand opening of the Educational laptop computer before or after training Service Center showcased the center's sessions to check e-mail quickly and capabilities in October. efficiently. Iomega Corporation, a busi The grand opening event officially ness partner for the center, donated announced the full range of services, high capacity removable disk drives for and conference and training resources the computer labs. The center's confer available to school districts. ence rooms also are flexible, allowing According to County Sui erintendent for larger rooms to be partitioned into Barry Pulliam, the desert/mountain cen smaller meeting rooms, all with sup- The new Desert-Mountain Educa tional Service Center under the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools was officially opened on October 2, providing regional edu cational training and conference ser vices in the upper desert and moun tains. The Superintendent of Schools opened the Westend Center in 1997, located in Rancho Cucamonga. The main administrative office is located in the City of San Bernardino. port for audio and video. The confer ence center can seat up to 700 people. , _ "We believe that service to our dis tricts should be cost-effective - saving them time and money - while increas ing the quantity and quality of training and service options," explained Pulliam. "The opening of this educational ser vice center as well as the one opened a year ago in the Westend of the county demonstrates our commitment to this philosophy." Pulliam emphasized that the centers, available specifically for school district use, were designed in collaboration with district personnel even down to the color selections and the support ser vices offered. "Public education is responding to meet the changing needs of our com munities and businesses. We need to be serious about retooling public educa tion to meet these needs. Providing greater access to training is important in accomplishing this goal. School dis tricts reap the benefits when we make services relevant and accessible," Pulliam concluded. OT ALL OUR SERVICE CALLS ARE ABOUT POWER. Remember

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e^i-- .. ••• ,. Medal of Honor Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, November 11,1998

The Medal of Honor takes its place in our country's heritage as the highest award homesteading this nation 150 years before the War of Independence. Although for military valor. This honor, awarded hy the President in the name of the war is tragic, nevertheless, when our country has been in need, Hispanic- Congress, may be accorded an individual who "distinguished himself conspicu Americans have had more than their share of stouthearted, indomitable men. ously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call These Medal of Honor recipients hy their actions have shouted encouragements of duty." in the battlefield to their comrades and at home to their fellow Hispanics. The history of the medal, the deeds for which it has been awarded, and the people Their intrepid actions have been in the highest tradition, a credit to themselves who have earned it are of great interest to the Nation they have served. The most their ancestry, and our Nation. Many of these valiant Hispanics made the ultimate supreme acts of heroism are recognized by the Medal of Honor. sacrifice and received recognition posthumously. They have contributed their ful Hispanic-Americans have a sophisticated ancestry which dates hack to measure to the life and history of the United States of America.

Hispanic Congressionai Medal of Honor Recipients

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Ruiz, Alejandro Valdez, Jose F. Villegas, Garcia, Gomez, Edward Guillen, Hernandez, Lopez, WWII WWU Ysmael R. Fernando Korea Ambrosio Rodolfo Baldomero USA USA WWII Korea USMC Korea • Korea Korea USA USMC USMC USA USMC

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Martinez, Benito Obregon, Rodriguez, De La Garza, Dias, Ralph E. Fernandez, Gonzales, Jimenez, Korea Eugene Arnold Joseph C. Emilk) A. Jr. Vietnam Daniel Alfredo, Jose Francisco USA Korea Korea Vietnam USMC Vietnam Vietnam Vietnam USMC USA USMC USA USMC USMC

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Keith, Miguel Lozada, Rocco, Louis Ruhio, Euripides Santiago-Colon, Yahes, Maximo Vargasi Benavidez, Vietnam Carlos James Vietnam Vietnam Hector Vietnam Jay R. Jr. Roy P. USMC Vietnam USA USA Vietnam USA Vietnam Vietnam USA USA USMC USA

Four Congressional Medal of Honor recipients not pictoriaily featured are: Civil War-Philip Bazaar, U.S. Navy and John Ortega, U.S. Navy; Boxer Rebellion-France Siiva, U.S. Marines; and World War II,Lucian Adams, U.S. Army. Thirty-eight Hispanic-Americans have received the Congressional Medal of Honor since the United States was founded!

Harmon, with full military honors, in Zamora, From page 1 Zamora was honorably discharged Joe, Jr., Theresa, Frank, Richard, Monica, shoulder, however, he single- handedly cluding a 21 gun salute and three fly-bys. from the Army in August, 1945, and he Rosalie, Rebecca, Veronica and Mark. destroyed an enemy machine gun em (The Silver Star is the third highest mili returned to his hometown of Riverside. On November 20th, 1985, Joe Ramiro tary award after the Congressionai placement with hand grenades. His decorations included the Silver D. Zamora died of cancer. He unselfishly Medal of Honor and the Distinguished Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, three Purple served his country for 2 years and ten This heroic action was recognized by Service Cross in the World War II era.) Hearts, Bronze Star and the Asiatic Pa months in three major battles of the War the Army and Zamora was awarded the Another battle engagement for Zamora cific Campaign Medal. in the Pacific. He was one of the many Silver Star Medal on January, 1944 and was in New Guinea, where he was, again, In 1946, he married Frances Gurrola, citizen-soldiers of World War II. presented by Lt. General Millard P. wounded in action. and were the parents of nine children. Hispanic Interest Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, November 11,1998

Former Mexican Ambassador to Give Free Presentation at UCR Saving for College: Still plenty Of opportunities

Jesus Silva-Herzog, one of Mexicos retary of tourism and most recently, By Ray Mata, Investment Executive most distinguished political figures, will ambassador to the United States. He Paine-Webber, Inc. give a free public lecture on issues that was instrumental in working with the test the U.S.-Mexico relationship at 7 Clinton Administration to hammer out If you've been hearing a lot of bad p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at the Univer an emergency assistance package, news about saving for a child's educa sity of California, Riverside. which was repaid by Mexico before it tion, don't despair. It's true that college The lecture, "Drugs, Development, was due. costs are steadily increasing, federal and Migration: Challenging the U.S. Silva-Herzog received a bachelor's loans are dwindling and recent tax law Mexico Relationship" will be held in degree in economics form the national changes are confusing. Nevertheless - the University Theatre on campus. It is autonomous University of Mexico and believe it or not - there's a lot of good one of several public presentations by a master's degree in economics from news, too. Silva-Herzog, who is visiting UCR from Yale University. He is the author of With a little foresight and careful Nov. 8-21 as part of the University of several books and articles in economics planning, you can overcome obstacles California Regents' Lecturer Program. and finance, and served as a professor that might stand between your savings In the presentation, Silva-Herzog is at the National school of Economics and your child's college education. The expected to discuss realistic prospects and at El Colegio de Mexico. Ray Mata best way to build a college savings for U.S. and Mexican cultural and eco Other scheduled presentations by fund is to devise a strategy that will the proceeds in higher yielding taxable nomic integration by focusing or those Silva-Herzog at UCR are "Mexico^s allow you to control the timing - and investments. For another example, if issues that traditionally have driven the Position in Latin Arnerica" at 4:30 p.m.. the taxability - of your investments. you child is already 14, you can pur bilateral dialogue. His lectu-e will be Monday , Nov. 16, in room 1501 of the Minimizing the tax bite on money chase zeroes with staggered maturates followed by a question and answer pe Humanities and Social Sciences build-^ earmarked for college is crucial to build that will make a set amount of funds riod. ing- ing a substantial aest egg. In the past, available during each year of college. Silva-Herzog, an economist trained Silva-Herzog's visit to UCR is pre parents simply shifted ownership of Start Early in Mexico and the United., States, is, sented by the tJniversity of California income-producing assets to their chil Of all the long term objectives, fund perhaps best known for his leading role Institute for Mexico and the United dren. Unfortunately, it's libt that simple ing a college education is probablytjAe in renegotiation pf Mexico's interna-, States (UC MEXUS),,the UCR depart anymore. of the best suited for a specific, detailed tional debt following the global col ment of economics, and the Latin . Under the current laws, annual un plan, you know the objective isn't ^- lapse of the oil market in the early American studies program. j ; earned income over $1,300 eamed from ing to change; and, right from the st£^, 1980s. ' ' ' • , investments for the benefit of a child you know exactly when the funds wall He has served as Mexico's finance For more information call US: under age ,14 is taxed at the parents' be needed. minister, as ambassador to Spain, sec MEXUS af(909) 787-3519. , ! higher rate. Only when the child reaches So while the specter of an expensive age 14 does the. income become tax education may liave you wishing fof a The Great American Smokeout able at the phild'sdower rate- winning lottery ticket, you're better off '"•""Moi C' ifiutf" 460;0Q0' pewple°tH^ .^s ajesult. you hav& to be more?, learning the, facts, developing ^ strat selective about choosing investments at egy and implementing it early? Regard year from smoking-related diseases. Most adolescents believe they can stop That's more than from alcohol, cocaine, smoking whenever they wish. Most- different stages of the funding process. less of current fihancial status, the op crack, heroin, murders, suicide, car acci-, adolescent smokers are addicted to nico Timing is Important portunities are available for you to build dents, and AIDS combined. tine arid report that they want to quit, but are A number of different tax-exempt the funds that one day can be counted Most smokers begin smoking by the unable to do so. They experience relapse securities ihake excellent investments on to pay for your Child's cblle^ educa age of 18. So let'skeep our children smoke- . rates and withdrawal symptoms similar to at the start of a savings program. Mu tion. t free, so tbey can grow up to be a healthier, those reported by adults. nicipal bonds, municipal bond funds, Ray Mata is an Investment Executive happier generation. In one study, only 5 percent of h^h tax exempt unit trusts and zero coupon with Paine Webber, Inc. in Riverside school seniors believed they would still be Join the American Cancer Society's municipal bonds are some appropriate California. He manages clients assets smoking years after graduation. In fact, 75 Great Arnerican Smokeout and commit choices. While these investments typi and advises on how to meet specific to keeping our society? and our children percent were still smoking 8 years later. • cally pay lower interest before taxes, investment goals. A large part of his job healthy. , , • 80 percent of 15.year olds in California is buying and selling stocks and bonds. Ifyou don't smoke. Join us in celebrat report that it is easy to purchase cigarettes the ambunr they can save you after ing clean air legislation, or use the Great illegally. Adolescents can buy cigarettes taxes, over the long term, can be consid- , Ray is also heavily involved in business American Smokeout as a kickoff day for from small stores'80 percerit of the time and erable.' pension plans such as 401(k)s and a campaign to create better public envi 90 to 100 percent of the time from vending Once your child turns 14, you may SIMPLE IRAs. : ronments for ourselves and our children. machines. want to reinvest tnany of your original He entered the financial services If you do smoke, take the day to prove ' The tobacco industry earns- $1.5 BiF investments in higher yielding taxable career field three years ago after retir to yourself that you can qiiit. One day can lion annually from'the illegal sale of to securities to take advantage of the lower ing from the United States Air Force. make the difference of a lifetime. bacco products to children. tax rate which niiay apply . Income pro He was a KC-135 pilot for 20 years and Tobacco Advertising WHAT'S IN A CIGARETTE? ducing stocks, a wide range of mutual served in DeserrStorm, Desert-Shield Tobacco smoke contains over 4,000 • In 1991, cigarette, manufacturers funds, taxable unit trusts and zero cou and Just.cause. Included in his 15 USAF chemical compounds including at least 43 spent oyer $3.6 billion to advertise and pon corporate bonds are just a few pos different carcinogenic substances. promote tobacco products. decorations are the Jdeîyîouî Ser The 1988,Surgeon General's Report •, Young people are exposed to ads sibilities. Even at this letter stage, how vice Medal, yExpedjfi(iâry-.Fprdes 'on Nicotine Addiction concluded: promoting tobacfco use 'approximafely ever, remember that it's still important Medah Southwest Asia Seryice-Medal , • Cigarettes and other forms of tobacco ohce every 30 minutes through billboards^ to keep an eyeôn vvhen you'll need the and the.Kuwait- Liberation Medal. &e addicting. magazines and newspapers, retail shops, funds, and to invest accordingly. • Mr. Mata and his wife, Susan, have • - Nicotine is the drug in tobacco that live or televised snorting events, and Take tax-exempt zeroes, for instance. been married for I9jears, and are die I movies - arid TV Shows. ; ' causes addiction. Initially, you can invest in zeroes with parents of two children. The fanmy • The pharmacological and behavioral Cigarette advertising appears to increase maturates that coincide with your child's resides in Riverside. processes that determine tobacco addic young people's risk of smoking by fourteenth birthday. On that date - when For further information contact Mr. tion are similar to those that determine affecting their perceptions of the perva income becomes taxable according to addiction to drugs such as heroin and co siveness, image and function of smoking. Mata at 34Q3 10th Street, Riverside, the child's lower age - you can reinvest caine. Two-thirds of adolescents have a favor CA 92508, (909) 684-6300. > • Nicotine is found in substantial amounts ite cigarette ad and one quarter are willing in tobacco. It is absorbed readily from to to use products promoting tobacco. bacco smoke in the lungs and from smoke less tobacco in the mouth or nose and i&- rapidly distributed throughout'the body. OKEOtn" Cigarettes have been called a gateway drug. 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PULIDORES DE PISOS O LIMPIESA DE PISOS CON OPENINGS FOR REGULAR AND ON-CALL POSITIONS EXPERENCIA. EXPERIENCED FLOOR CLEANERS, County of San Bernardino Probation Department is recruiting BUFFING, STRIPPING, ETC. for the foiiowing positions: CALL - LLAMEN 1-800-482-6549 (909) 885-8201 NIGHT SUPERVISOR I $1787 - $2281 approx. monthly Deadline Is 5:00 p.m.. Thursday. December 3.1998 The Colton Joint Unified School District Night Supervisors I are responsible for the night custody, is seeking applicants for a variety of protection, and supervision of court wards in juvenile deten tion and treatment facilities. REQ: completed college course employment opportunities. work In psych, sociology, criminology or closely related behav ioral science fields OR six months of full time exp. working with juvenile groups on a paid or volunteer basis. The District is proud to offer; • Competitive Salaries PROBATION CORRECTIONS OFFICER/TRAINEE $2454 - $3134/$2070 - $2640 • Excellent Benefits Package Deadline is 5:00 p.m.. Thursday. December 3.1998 Supportive Working Environment Probation Corrections Officers/Trainees are assigned to juve nile detention and treatment facilities where they provide cus todial care for court wards. REQ: completed college course Call the District's Job Line for current openinqs: work In psych, sociology, criminology or closely related behav ioral science fields. Experience providing treatment and care In 24 hr. residential facilities required for Officer and may substi (909)876-4082 ^ tute for part of the required education for Trainee. For complete details, announcements and application, contact:

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: San Bernardino County Human Resources Are you in need of an attorney and can not afford one? You may 157 West Fifth Street qualify for a free consultation if you have a legal issue in family, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0440 landlord-tenant, and/or other areas in civil law, fall within the income 909-387-8304 eligibility level of the Federal Government and are a citizen or lievin @ co.san-bernardino.ca.us permanent resident of Riverside or San Bernardino County. http://www.co.san-bernardino.ca.us For more information, please call the Legal Aid Project of the Inland Empire Latino Lawyers Association, Inc. (lELLA). lELLA provides An Equal Opportunity and ADA Compliant Employer service regardless race, age, genderv^^

SAN BERNARDINO Tired of Driving to Orange County? EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING AGENCY Plastering Co. has immediate position available for exp. lathers. We plaster 1500+ homes per year NOTICE OF IMPLEMENTATION in the Inland Empire and can keep you busy. Four OF STATEWIDE WAIVERS years exp. preferred. Call A.J. of Kerdus Plastering Co. at (909) 272-6720. The City of San Bernardino Employment and Training Agency (SBETA), the administrator of the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) program for the City of San Bernardino in accordance with the State of California Job Training Partnership Division's A Perfect Part-Time Home Business! Waiver Plan, publish the following three Statewide waivers to 2 Hrs/Day Earns You financial Freedom. 24 Hr. Msg. be Implemented: 800-468-7262 Ext. 42580 Reduce the three cost categories to two (Administration and Programs) for all JTPA training programs. ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II $12.83 - $16.40 hourly • Replace thd Youth Entered Employment Rate and Youth ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III $14.51 - $18.53 hourly Employability Enhancement Rate with one Youth Positive Termination Rate performance standard. The County of San Bernardino Is recruiting for Engineering Technicians who perform a variety of technical surveying and Replace Title Hi post-program foilow-up requirements with limited civil engineering duties. Unemployment Insurance (Ul) based wage file matching. REQUIRES: Successful completion of coursework in algebra, geometry and trigonometry. Completed coursework In civil The Implementation of the above waivers will not change the engineering, surveying or drafting is highly desirable, delivery of empioyment and training services provided by EXPERIENCE: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II - One year SBETA. of technical experience In civil engineering or surveying. ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III - Two years of technical experi Interested parties may submit written comments regarding the ence In civil engineering or surveying. Must have a valid above statewide waivers until December 3,1998, 4:30 p.m., ad California Class "C" driver license. dressed as follows: Qualified applicants must apply by November 25, 1998 at the San Bernardino Employment and Training Agency San Bernardino County Human Resources Department, 157 West 5th St., San Bernardino, CA 2415-0440, (909) 387-8304. ATTN: Janice Stowers, Division Chief 599 North Arrowhead Avenue "An equal opportunity and ADA compliant employer" San Bernardino, CA 92401-4414

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