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RIVERSIDE DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF DAVID THE VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE AND DUR WORLD TODAY DOMINGUEZ - DEDICATED PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR By Father Patricio Guiiien and subsequently earning an Associ Juan Diego’s conscience as he de ated of Arts degree from Rio Hondo cided to go see Bishop Juan Community College in 1977. Zumarrago whom the Pope made the “My father and two uncles were first Mexican Bishop and convince members of the Los Angeles Police him and hold hini Kspopsible for coming to the r^rae %ls 'people Department for over 25 years and were influential in choosing law enforce who had begwq brqtaJly |Y ' ment and other public safety careers attached, kHred'by ' tne SpafliSn sol for myself and two of my brothers, diers under Herr\an Co^ez; decimated who are Los Angeles Firefighters, by their gQyprnmertt, their pulturat heritage antlTheb eniirpwaypfslife; Dominguez said. “1 followed in my Juan Diego’s CobstkfAX aliaht ef fathers footsteps and have enjoyed being in law enforcement for the past fort 4o convince Bishop Zumarraga that he was the only person that could 24 years.” save his people-whom Juan Diego Dmnmguez became a deputy slicf-. Captain David Dominguez, newly ap iff with the San Bernardino Sheriff’s pointed Riverside Police Department needed love, compassion,, help and Department in 1979. During a 15-year Deputy Chief of Police. Photo by lEHN protection. career, he worked in corrections, pa “Then she spoke to Juan Diego and let him know her precious will. She The more one reads the Law Enforcement and public safety trol, investigations and training. Ris told him; be aware and whole, Guadalupana Narrative and strip it of IS strong tradition in the Dominguez ing to the rank of sergeant, he super heartedly assured, my son, the most the romantic folklore and the sugarish family. There was never a question as vised the gang unit, detective bureau abandoned one, that I am the Ever Vir coat, the more one can appreciate and to the choice of careers for David and community policing team. Dominguez after graduation from Saint gin, Holy Mary Mother of God of comprehend that the heart of the mes Paul High School Santa Fe Springs Continue on Page 3 Great Truth, Teotl of him by whom we sage is a powerful plea for help. live, the Creator of persons, the owner Let us suppose that a woman citi of what we are and also, the lord of zen of Iraq would decide to go to the RIVERSIDE’S ZACATECAS RESTAURANT heaven and earth.” Vatican and after repeated attempts CELEBRATES 40'» ANNIVERSARY “I very much want and sfrongly de was finally able to have an audience sire that in this place where my with Pope John Paul 11, and poured ter of ceremonies for the celebration, peoples’ blood they erect my temple. her heart out to him, letting him know introduced the Ysmael Villegas VFW There I shall reveal and give to my that as the greatest and most power Post 184 color guard. The color guard people all my love, my compassion, ful spiritual leader in the world she posted the colors for the opening cer my help and my defense.” was holding him responsible for sav emonies. Ysmael Villegas is the sol These were the thoughts and the ing her people, who had not only dier from Casa Blanca who was killed profound sentiments that ran through Continue on Page 3 in action in the Philippines in World War II and posthumously received the Congressional Medal of Honor for ACTIVIST PRIEST FATHR MANUEL GUILLEN DIES bravery. City of Riverside Mayor Ron pre The Diocese of Riverside-San Ber ber 8"' at 8:00 PM, at Our Lady of Oscar Medina, right front and Josefina sented a resolution to the Medina sib nardino announced the death of Father Guadalupe on Deeember 8"', at 710 So. Medina, left, (both deceased) co lings, Suzanna Medina Hernandez, Manuel Richard Guillen in the Pavil Sultana Ave., Ontario. Mass of Resur founders of the Zacatecas Restaurant, William, John, and Max, on behalf of ion Hospice, San Diego, on Monday, rection with Bishop Gilbert Cha\ ez as Riverside, in a formal family picture with eelebrant, on Deeember 9"' at the (back row l-r) Max, Jon, Suzanna and Bill. the city, commenting that the December 1, 2003. The family recently celebrated the 40'*' Zacatecas Restaurant had historical Father Guillen was ordained at ehureh. anniversary of the Zacatecas Restaurant. significance for its long standing in the Immaculate Heart Seminary, San Di Persons wishing to contribute to Photo courtesy of the Medina Family community as a business. Jess ego and his first assignment was Our ward the Father Manuel Guillen Me A boisterous crowd of o\ er a hun Valenzuela, Congressman Joe Baca’s Lady of Guadalupe, San Bernardino. morial mail to: Manuel Nieto Guillen dred long time friends and elected of representati^ e and Linda Burke, rep He also served at Christ the King and Isabel Miarando, 512 East Sunkist ficials joined the Medina family in resenting the Riverside Board of Su Church, San Bernardino and Our Lady Street, Ontario, CA91761. celebratirtg the 40"' anniversary of the pervisors, additionally presented reso of Guadalupe in Ontario. Due to publieation deadline, the Zacatecas Restaurant, a famous and lutions. Father Guillen was later assigned Inland Empire Hispanie News will well-known landmark in Riverside. Zacatecas Restaurant was co as Assistant to Bishop Gilbert Chavez feature a profile on Father Manuel Javier Rosales, City of Riverside founded by Oscar and Josefina in the Diocese of San Diego. Guillen in its Deeember 17"‘ publiea Vigil and Rosary will be on Deeem- tion. community relation's officer, and mas Continue on Page 4 Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, December 3, 2003
LULAC LEADERS MEET WITH PRESIDENT FOX FUTURE LEADERS CONFERENCE '' :-r--I . Immigration, Education Issues Top the Agenda
MEXICOCITY— LULAC Na- components. Flores expressed tiortal Presideht Hector Flores. Edu LULAC s support of'S.lh45. the bi cation Commission Chair Rene partisan Agricultural JOBS Bill Martinez and Latin American Ad\ i- which would legalize and stabilize S(pr Luis de la Garza met ith Mexi the migrant agricultural w orkforce in can President Vicente Fox in Mexico the United States. "LULAC will CiU' to discuss immigration and edu never support the return of Bracero cation issues affecting the United tvpe programs." stated Flores. "How- States and Mexico, LULAC urged e\;er. the Agricultural JOBS Bill has President Fox to continue pressing enough worker protections in place for earned adjustment for imini- and the abilitv’ for participants to be grants currently working in the come permanent legal residents to United States, legal channels for the earn our support." future flow of immigrant workers.^ LULAC officials also discussed and a reduction in the vast backlogs the need for Mexico and the United in famih -sponsored immigration. States , to collaborate on improving ■■Coinprehensive immigration educational opportunities for,Hi§pap- refonn is a win-w in-w in for Mexico, ics on both sides of-the feoMec-. "We the United States, and the immi can not effectively address'the. edin’ One hundred twenty Hispanic and, to date, over 2,300 students have grants themselves." stated Flores. cational needs of the Mexican Ainerir eighth-arid ninth-grade students frdm participated in the program. Four-year "We need to move the agenda for can population of the’United States, San Bemardirio, Riverside and Los follow-up surveys have shown that 99 ward and enact much needed inmii- wfthbut simultaneously 1 addressing Angeles counties pafticipated in this percent of students attending the pro gration refonns that will benefit all educational needs in Mexico.'’.Stated year^ Inland Empire Future Leaders gram graduate from high school and Pldfes; ''Whether we repognize it or j of us7‘ Program (ifeFLPX held at the Desert ,^0 percent attend college. This high n In addition, the LULAC ddlega- not;' the • educational systems of -the $(Un Science Center in Idyllwild, on rate of success accounts for the popu tion urged President - Fox to United States and Mexico Lave be August 9-1A . ’ larity of the program among students, strengthen the matriciild program tb come linked and’we need to take a 7' The program’s goals are to encour parents, educators, and comrnunity ' ' document Mexican nationals resid hblistie.’ approach'at addresssing the age' the students' to stay in school, supporters. . ing in the United States arid to sup problem's ’of both syStenik. ’’ - • ' ■ • v . strive for acadeniic excellence, get . ; Several representatives .from ^rea port the DREAM Act which wouy The League of Unifed’ Latin involved in school, church'arici com- school districts and community ser provide undocumented high school. American Citizens (LULAC) is the riiunity and everitually earn a college vice organizations joined with,,46 students in the United States With the oldest and largest Latino civil rights degree, says' DV. Tofri’ M. Rivera, as former Future Leaders who volun- chancefo adjust their status and go organization' in the United State's . sociate dean of Undergraduate Stud teeredtheir services in conducting the on to college. -. LULAC advances the econoiriic con ies at Cal State, and chair of IEFLP, program. One. sifch gTpup was the j Although troubled by some of its dition' educational attainment, politi Participating youngsters attended Kiwapis Club of Greater San Bernar cal influence, health, and civil rights a six-day summer catfip where lead dino whose members used their pro of Hispanic Americans through com ership and communication skills were fessional expertise to encourage the ' ■..i'S munity-based programs operating at emphasized in combination with cul students to participate in community more than 7Q0 LULAC councils na HlSPANldVEWS tural workshops. service projects. tionwide. The Inland EntMte s only Hispaf'HS-ownee English language newspaper The prograrii first started in 1985 Funding for the program is pro vided by several companies, commu The Inland Empire Hispanic nity groups, and individuals includ ing: California State University, San News is owned and operated Bernardino; The United States De by the Hispgnic Communica SALE REPS WANTED partment of Agriculture; Kiwanis tion and Development Cor The lEHN is seeking assertive persons as Club of Greater San Bernardino; Con- poration. sale representatives within the gressman Joe Baca; Mr. Bob Publisher/Editor - Graciano Gomez Fredericks; Frito Lay, Inc.; John Oflice Manager - Trini Gomez INLAND EMPIRE . GOOD commissions. Regalado Memorial Fund; Laidlaw'. Design/Layout - Charla Paszkiewicz Call (909) 381-6259 for appointment. 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Entertainment will include Edward James Olmos and Rancho Cucamonga, Highiand & Brothers Garcia, concert by Venessa Pitynski, cast members Rediands. You may subscribe or advertise by contacting the of from the George Lopez show, mariachi groups fice. and ballet folklorico and other local entertainment. ' 7Vi*' Telephone (909) 381-6259 Sponsors will be giving out books, toys,school supplies. Tickets for the Carousel rides and gifts 2 WHOLE CHICKENS Fax (909)384-0419 ' CHOICE OF 20 COttN on nom TORTIUAS ' £ llfl. 02 OF HOT on MUD SAISA Email [email protected] certificates will also be given out. I Not vaBd on catering or party orflars. May no! Da combined win any otber otfera. The lEHCC and the Carousel Mail will be honoring the I Limit 2 orders per customer. Pnce subject to change wnnout notice Expl 2-3i -03 Office: I Fontana (909) 427-8960 San Bernardino (909) 88S-5598 < Highland (909) 864-5381 Redlands (909) 793-3885 1S58-D North Waterman firefighters at the opening ceremonies at the family stage on December 6**'at 10:00 AM. New Highland (909)881 -4191 San Bernardino, CA 92404 ■r______-______* " Inland Empire Hispanic News ^ < Wednesday, December 3,2003
RIVERSIDE DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF DAVID THE VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE AND OUR WORLD TODAY DOMINGUEZ - DEDICATED PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR By Father Patricio Guillen Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 1 killed their brutal leader Suddam of Juan Diegos to speak to their gov leadership in the Department and a Hussein, but had also brutally ernment and spiritual leaders and hold Stipulated Judgement between the bombed manv defenseless children, all of them responsible for this most City of Riverside and the California women and eldcrlv’ persons, killing, savage war that has left the Temple, State Atlomev General. "This gave the wounding, crippling and disfiguring The people of Iraq profoundly City of Riverside and the Police De them for the rest of their liv es. wounded. The outcome of the occu partment an opporlunitv to make sig She sobbed and cried inconsolablj' pation, domination and enslavement of nificant positiv e changes and enhance as she poured out her plea to the Holy the Latin American peoples by Spain, ments in all phases of operational pro Father-rescue her people. The whole Great Britain and France is a histori cedures." Dominguez said. "Clearly, w^rld is witnessing this most tragic cal fact that is often ignored and justi- the Department is in belter shape to event. fied-the reason why we are also in the day as a result of the Stipulated Agree The message of Juan Diego and tragic situation in Iraq. Deputy Chief of PPlice David Dominguez, ment." "People who ignore history are a 24 year police officer, alongside a po the imaginary Iraqui woman helps us In 2002. Dominguez w as promoted bound to repeat the mistakes previ lice squad car. Photo by lEHN to question how we go about fighting . to the rank of police captain, assigned cv il including terrorism. We cannot ously made ” Durini> his tenure in the ShcrifT's to patrol operations. In addition justify using evil means to achieve a The People of a Democratic gov Department. Domingue/. recei\ ed a Dominguez was responsible for en good end. ernment hav c the serious and impor B .A. degree in Criminal Justice in 1986 suring implementation of several The Spanish soldiers that commit tant role of listening to the call of Juan and a Masters degree in Public Admin mandates in Field Operations as out ted the horrible genocide of the Az Diegos, after all if we are democratic istration in 1989. from California State lined in the Stipulated Agreement. tec people justified their action by Nations and we have an obligation to Uiiiversit> Fullerton. Dominguez w as later reassigned to saying that they were savages and listen to the voices of the Juan Diegos In 1994. Domingue/made a career General hn csligalions and Special In- idolaters who were moreov er not fully in non-democratic nations. decision and was appointed as Police \ cstigalions responsible for managing human. » A genuine global peace based on Lieutenant in the Riverside Police De all dclecti\ cs in the department. Our Congress gave President Bush justice win be achieved only, if people partment. This n as the first time an out The highlight of Dominguez’s law the green light to attack the people of are allowed to express themselves in side lateral appointment was made at enforcement career came in 2003 Iraq by giving many reasons for his a forum which will lend to a healthy the rank of lieutenant. when Russ Leach, the Chief of Police, pre-emptive action of war even dialogue that will allow a healthy con His first assignment was an Area appointed him to Deputy Chief. .though many American people were sensus to be reaehed. Our national Commander in Casa Blanca and the Dominguez is currently the adminis- strongly opposed. The world at large demoeratic governments listen more t surrounding area to continue the imple tralix c Deputy Chief, responsible for' also demonslratedd their disagree to the vested interests of transnational mentation of Community Policing. At Internal Affairs, Personnel and Train ment of going to war. corporations than to their civil societ that lime. communit\ based policing ing. Budget Office. Records and ad- Today, many Americans and ies. Ultimately, the religious leaders of ■Inv olved pailicipallOh With residents. „h„isiralivcovcrsighlorihcOniccof people continue to voice their strong the vyorld need to raise their prophetic businesses and de\eloping relation voice and denounced this kind of bar the Chief of Police, opposition to war that has profoundly ships w ith the community. Dominguez is a past President of affected the Iraq people destroying baric behavior. When Abraham Lincoln said “and This was a comple.x phase in the California Peace Officers’ Asso their government, their cultural heri this government of the people by the Dominguc/'s career, he said, in terms ciation, a graduate of the John F. tage and their whole way of life. ofbccoming aquainled w ilh a new de Juan Diego’s role to save his people and for the people shall not per Kennedv Center at Harvard University partment. new personnel, and familiar- people was not acceptable to some of ish from this earth" he was echoing in Executive Development and the i/ing with the city's eullurc and envi his people, but many of them had be Juan Diego’s pleas. Franklin Covey Institute. Dominguez, come collaborators of the new regime. It is the Juan Diegos of today from ronment. "I had to work hard to learn holds a lifetime California Community ^policies, procedures and the direction They cared little for the population all the world that should utter as his College Teaching credential. the Police. Department was taking in general. Goodness will. Dominguez credits his immediate .Vlorc imporlanlK. I had to demonstrate Today, we need to rise to the oc “1 v ery much want and strongly de familv. his parents and extended fam casion and let President Bush, its ad sire that in this very place where the know ledge, apph previous police ex ily for their guidance and instilling at ministration, many Americans and blood of my people was poured out perience to administer my responsibili- tributes ofhard work, high ethics, cql- lics and simullancousK earn the respect many other fieoples who favored and that they erect my Temple. In il I will Icgc education and family unity for continue to favor a war as the means reveal my love, my compassion, my of the communilv and the organi/.a- success. Dominguez was raised in a to bring peace. It is up to the millions help and my protection." lion.” familv of eight ch'ildren. all who havxs in the succeeding se\en \ears. received college educations and arc Domingue/ held an arra\ of admims- working professionals. APTS FOR RENT Four-D Collegel;,^^ tralix e positions: Bureau Commander Our goal is your success! '' sTaJ/ He is also v erv- apprccrativ c of the for personnel and training, area com San Bernardino, Fontana, Rialto Pharmacy Technician support of his proud family, wife Computerized Medical Billing/Coding mander. execulix c officer for field op Gated communities, near schools Rosalia, children Christina. Jessica and shopping centers. Medical Assistant erations and bureau commander for in- Vocational Nurse (next class starts 1/20/04) and Dominic. "Being part of a tight Lrge 1-& 2-Bdrm Apts & Studios. \esiigations. Health Claims Examining/Medical Billing knit expanded familv, there were manv- Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide "This additional experience ga\e Sorry, no section 8. limes when I missed familv reunions, Dental /Assistant Program me an opporlunilx to expand m\ expe Equal Housing Oppty holidays and birlhdavs due to police (class starts 12/17/034) rience and knowledge in police admin Credit check required work, but this was the career 1 chose. 1 Call Today 800-600-5422 istration and become aw are of the cil\'s 1020 E. Washington St. Colton m paid mv dues ' www.4dcollege .com changing needs" Domingue/ said. Espacios de una y dos recamaras "The Riv erside Police Department The Ri\ erside Police Department, in y estudios, se mantienen con has made significant changes in orga the latter part of the last decade, went puertas de seguridad, VITA FOODS nizational culture, accounlabilitv to the through a difficult phase as a result of Localizados centralmente HEALTH FOOD CENTER public and implementing the many 1470 E. Highland Ave. Suite #A Cerca de centres comerciales a police incident w here officers shot a changes required by the Stipulated San Bernardino, CA 92404 young female. .The shooting resulted y escuelas * Vitamins ^Supplements Agreement, which has made the citv- a in public outcry and some citizen San Bernardino (909) 886-8876 *tJerl}s «£ Teas *Bulk Food Nuts safer place to liv c. Riv erside is a pre *Diied Fruit Flours groups accusations of police miscon (909) 381-2136 or (909) 886-9228 mier citv'. progressing toward greater * Juices & Juicers ^Specialty Groceries duct and subscqucsl iiw esligalions of Rialto (909) 877-0429 achiev cmcnls and 1 am proud to be a Mon-Sat 9am-630pm the Police Deparlmenl. Fontana (909) 428-7931 member of an outstanding police dc- (909)882-4127 office The aflennalh of the in\ estigatibns (909) 428-1619 parlmcnl"' resulted in a change of aclminislrali\ e (909)883-9732 fax V ' -■> Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, December 3, 2003
RIVERSIDE’S ZACATECAS RESTAURANT CELEBRATES NUNEZ STATEMENT
Continued from Page 1 40™ ANNIVERSARY ON ASSEMBLY SPEAKERSHIP
Sacramento - Assemblymember PA- SINFONIA MEXICANA PRESENTS SBA DISASTER ASSISTANCETO SOUTHERN The BALLET FOLKLORICO DE MEXICO DE AMALIA CALIFORNIA WILDFIRE VICTIMS TOPS $50 MILLION HERNANDEZ SACRAMENTO, CA-U.S. Small cover the cost of replacing lost or di Business Administrator Hector V. saster damaged personal property. tions of Pre-Hispanic rituals, dramatic Sinfonia Mexicana presents The Barreto said today that SBA has ap These disaster loans cover uninsured events from Mexico’s past as well as Ballet Folklorico de Mexico with a proved $53,488,100 in low-interest or imcompensated losses and do not spirited dances reflecting Mexico’s new holiday show for the entire fam disaster loans to homeowners, renters, duplicate benefits of other agencies or diverse culture and folklore. The ily, NAVIDADES: A Christmas and businesses whose property was organizations.” Celebration. This spectacular ex grand finale, a fiesta in Jalisco, com dafnaged by the Southern California Small businesses only also may pletes the dazzling celebration of a trat- travaganza of dance and music cel wildfires. apply for Economic Injury Disaster ebrates the Rituals and beloved tra ditional Christmas in Mexico. “I am pleased to announce that the Loans of up to $1.5 million if they ditions that lie at the heart of a Mexi WHEN: Saturday, December 20“' at SBA has been able to help 433 Cali have been financially impacted by the can Christmas. The birth and adora 7:00 PM fornians as they work to rebuild their disaster. Even without any property tion of Christ and the offerings WHERE: California Theatre of Per homes and businesses and communi damages, small businesses may need brought by the Three Wise Men are forming Arts, 562 W. 4“' Street, San ties in the devastating aftermath of these working capital loans to help pay tenderly evoked in Mexican dances Bernardino these terrible fires.” Barreto said “By their fixed debts, pa5Toll, accoimts suffused with Arabic, Afro-Caribbean TICKETS: Purchase at Sinfoni^^ making more than $50 million in di payable and other bills that can’t be. and European influences. Mexicana Office, 468 W. 5“' Street saster loans, SBA is putting people paid because of the disaster’s impact, The regionally diverse Posadas, (between D & E streets) San Bernar back in their homes and back to work. Barreto encouraged all individuals complete with brimming pinatas, dino. Phone (909) 884-3228 or toll We are helping to rebuild together - and business owners who suffered song, food, drink, and dance, are fea free l-(866) 687-4284. Office hours not just structures, but communities. damage as a result of the fires to reg tured in authentic detail along with a 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday thru There is still a long road ahead but ister or Federal and state disaster as magical Pastorela that offers a play Friday. Also Saturdays, Dec. 13“’ and today m^ks a significant milestone, sistance programs by calling the Fed ful portrayal of the eternal struggle 20“', 10:00 AM. to 4:00 PM. and there can be no doubt we are mak eral Emergency Management between good and evil. TICKET PRICES: $22, $32, $37, ing real process.” Agency’s toll-free registration number Along with the premiere of sev $42 “SBA’s disaster loans are a critical at (800) 621-3362. eral new Christmas dances, the BOX OFFICE: Box Office located source of economic stimulation in di For more information on SBA’s world-renowned The Ballet at the California Theatre of Perform saster-ravaged communities, helping disaster assistance programs, individu Folklorico de Mexico will perform ing Arts. Open for ticket purchase " spur employment and stabilizing ta^c als and business owners may call toll- famous ballets from the Company’s only on Saturday, December 20“‘ at bases,” Barreto said. “SBA helps free (800) 488-5323. Hearing im formal repertoire including depic 5:00 PM. homeowners and renters, businesses paired individuals may call (916) 566- of all sizes and nonprofit organizations 7388. fund repairs or rebuilding efforts, and Invited Special Guests: se join the County of San Bernardino Governor nd Cal State San Bernardino in... Arnold Schwarzenegger. Congressman Jerry Lewis Congressman Joe Baca p-.: A Salute to Firefighters & and other National, State, Law Enforcement County and Local Leaders Special invitations are made to all fire, rescue and law enforcement personnel who were involved in fighting the recent fires. We encourage everyone to bring family and friends to join us on this very special day. Informal reception to follow. t. Please R5VP to 909 880-5005 or [email protected] by Wednesday, December 10. il' ' Sunday, December 14, 2003 for Heroism 2 p.m. During the Recent Fires Coussoulis Arena Cal State San Bernardino iiiiiiin Titlitift CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY tmiiim SAN BERNARDINO /Meeting the Challenge Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, December 3, 2003 COLLEGE APPLICATidN DEADLINES CASA BLANCA FAMILY LEARNING CENTER DON’T HAVE TO BE STRESSFUL & THE HISPANIC BOOKCASE As if juggling academics. relieve some of ihc stress of the col- Presents VICTOR MANUEL VILLALPANDO cvtacurricular activities, after-school lege application process. for a book signing of his fictional novel lobs. and family commitments ,’ Students typically hear back from ANA ROSA weren't enough, high school seniore schools four to si\ weeks after they face the additional stress of getting . apply. In some cases, students can ap- The ri\ cting stoiy centers around Ana the attorney who fatcfull)' convicts a tlicir college applications in on time.- pl> to a school in the fall and rcceit c a Rosa, w ho is raped, impregnated, and man of murder whom onh she, her For many students. tlK prospect of decision bv December—without the jilted b\ her high school sweetheart. aunt, and her uncle know’ he is the writing essays, getting recommenda- binding obligation that comes with She does not abort the child because boy's father. tions. and filling out forms before earh decision policies.” of her convictions, so the birth is con- Where: Casa Blance Family Learn- Januan deadlines is oveivvhelming This flexibility can be crucial for ccaled to save the family honor. She ing Center, 2985 Madison Street, Even appl> ing earl> decision to bus> students, or for those who need begrudgingh’ gives up her illegitimate Riverside, CA Just one school can be stressful. Earh more time to narrow down their list of son to her childless aunt and uncle to When: Saturday, Dec. 6 2003 - decision plans require students to favorite schools, raise as their own, but continues to Time: 2:00 P.M. commit to attend the school if ac- Ms. Gernand said. "Most schools , lavish her love on him while receiv- The author: Villalpando was born in cepted—so students must be ven sure w ith rolling admissions also accept ing only the kindest of affection which Colorado, raised in Casa Blanca, and before the> apph. applications into the spring, which can the unsuspecting boy can give a attended Casa Blanca Elementry But students might be surprised to help students who need a little more w oman w hom he simply knows as his School. He w as the first Chicano Stu- know that 3.060 colleges—or 85 per- time to make their decisions." cousin. Ana Rosa, nonetheless, vows dent Body President of Chemaw a Jun cent of all colleges in the U.S.—use More information on colleges, and to always provide or him regardless o ior High in 1949 and the first Chicano anadmissionspolicy that allows them their application requirements and the sacrifice. Her vow becomes a cross ASB President of Riverside Polytech- to apply at their own pace. * deadlines: can be found in the College to bear when her aunt and uncle are nic High School in 1952. He served These colleges use "rolling " .ad- Board College Handbook 2004. disabled by ill health, and she in the United States Marine Corps., missions. whereb>' students' applica- The Handbook, w hich describes struggles against seemingly insur- and later he earned his Doctorate at tions are reviewed as the> come in. e\ er> four-and two-> ear college in the mountable odds to fulfill her pledge. the United States International Uni- According to the College Board, most U.S.. helps students understand their Ironically, her son grows up to become versity in San Diego. C A. , , public universities, many private lib- options as the\ plan for college, eral arts colleges, and almost all com- It includes information on early munitv colleges use rolling admis- decision policies at hundreds of sions. schools, as w ell as an index of schools REPRESENTATIVE BACA TO OPEN Renee Gernand. senior director of that accept applications \ ear round. SATELLITE OFFICE IN FONTANA College Planning Serv ices at the Col- Handbook can be found in Constituents who reside on the west end of the district are ^ •' lege Board, said "Applying to schools bookstores everxxvhere. or purchased encouraged to utilize the convenience of the new location . with rolling admissions is one way to onlineatw w w.collegeboard.com. SAN BERNARDINO, CA - U.S. primary contact for residents of Representative Joe Baca will offer Fontana and the surrounding commu- office hours in Fontana on Wednes- nities who require constituent ser- days from 8;30am - 4:00pm begin- vices. ning November 26, 2003. The new Congressman Baca said. ”1 arh satellite office is located inside the grateful to the Fontana Chamber of Fontana Chamber of Commerce To- Commerce and the elected members cated at 8435 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, of the City of Fontana for their hos- Califomia, 92335. Constituents can pitalitv . We share a coqimon concern call to make an appointment to meet for meeting the needs of the people with Congressman Baca's Represen- of Fontana and we ha\'e committed tative by contacting his district office to working together to' impro\ e the in San Bernardino at (909) 885-222 quality of life in the Inland Empire. " or by calling the Fontana Chamber of Commerce at (909) 822-4433. Ms. For more information contact Con- DeannaGomez, CongressionalAssis- gressman Baca’s district ojjice at tant to Congressman Baca w ill be the (909) 885-2222. DOWNTOWN RIVERSIDE ART WALK On Thursday, December 11, 2003 from 5-9 p.m., the Downtown Riverside Art Wolic will present over fourteen porticipoting orts sites—museums, galleries, ond studios—open free to the public. These porticipoting locotions will present on eclectic mix of visuol ort mediums ond styles, in oddition to speciol performonces, tours, ort-moking demonstrotions, holidoy music, and the Festivol of lights ot the downtown moll. AtterKiees moy begin their wolk at ony of the porticipoting sites—or get started ot one of the two coordinating sites: The Riverside Art Museum (3425 Mission Inn Ave.) or the Riverside Community Arts Association (3870 Lemon St.). Some of the other porticipoting sites ore: UCR Colifornio Museum of Photogrophy, Riverside Municipol Museum, Missiorvlnn Museum, ond The Riverside Public Librory, Division 9 Gollery, People’s Golleiy, Shodes of Art Gollery, Bock to the Grind, ond Exposures Photo Gollery. For more informotion on this event ond the evening’s schedule of speciol tours ond performonces, pleose contact the Riverside Art Museum ot (909) 684-7111. Inland Empjre Hispanic News Wednesday, December 3, 2003 y . ■: >r* .f^ii •- : --/. t 1 ' ■ •• * -l' ^ / ' ■ •'. ''Jip / V r ^ r.V Ay' . <‘■■* ‘' ■' - S' iliO'ij!' *ar*k,f ci b;!'-.- '^c! ij'-.j A''-.'' 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