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May 19th 2004

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The Inland Empire's only Hispanic-owned English lai lewspaper San Bernardino ♦ Riverside ♦ Colton ♦ Rialto ♦ Fontana ♦ S ^ H ley Ontario ♦ Corona ♦ Bloomington ♦ Rancho Cucamonga ♦ Hi^ diands TED ALEJANDRE APPOINTED BACA JOINS CITY OF f6nTANA IN ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT GRAND CELEBRATION Rialto School District. He started city of Fontana Mayor Mark Nuaimi teaching at North Park Elementary and the Fontana City Council for his School for the San Bernardino School steadfast commitment to the commu­ District in 1989, and appointed vice nity and for proving instrumental in principal at Kendall Elementary obtaining funds for the expansion of School in 1993. He was later ap­ the community park. The senior base­ pointed vice principal at Ramona- ball field, whose construetion is,said Alessandro Elcmcntaiy and became to begin in September, was dedicated principal at the school when Princi­ in honor of the Congressman and pal Tom Crist retired because of ill­ named the Joe Baca Senior Field. ness. After six years, he was ap­ “1 would like to take this opportu­ pointed principal at Serrano Middle nity to thank Mayor Nuaimi for his School. kind words and the City of Fontana During his tenure with the school for this wonderful dedication. I would also like to thank Curtis Aaron for his , „ tation as an effective school adminis­ FONTANA, CA - Congressman hard work and dedication in helping trator and an advocate for strong edu­ Joe Baca (D-Rialto) was honored on this happen,” said Congressman Baca. cation programs for all students. Saturday by the city of Fontana “I have always been a huge fan of Dr. Arthur Delgado, San Bernar­ Mayor Mark Nuaimi, Fontana City baseball, ever since I was a boy. I Ted Alejandre was recently appointed dino School District Superintendent, Officials, Public Service Director never once thought that 1 would have Assistant Superintendent for Business Ad­ Curtis Aaron, the Bulik family and a field named after me. This is a huge ministration at Yucaipa Unified School Dis­ stated that Alejandre was an able trict. Photo by lEHN teacher and administrator. “Wc hate members of the Fontana community honor.” during the grand opening of the Jack The Yucaipa/Calimcsa Unified to lose good administrators, but this Bulik Park Expansion Project. MEMORIES OF WAR Sehool District Board of Trustees has is an upward move for him and w'e “The expansion of the park has appointed Ted Alejandre as Assistant wish him the best of luck.” He said. PAST-THE ANTHONY been a long time coming,” said Con­ Superintendent of Business Services, gressman Baca. “The park looks ACEVEDO STORY starting on June 1.2004. Alejandre is "I enjoyed working for the San beautiful and more importantly is a current director of fiscal Scr\ ices for Bernardino City Unified School Dis­ great recreation area for the kids. This the San Bernardino School District. trict and the board has been extremely is a great diversion for the kids, a great .Alejandre recei\ed a B.A. Degree supportive of me. I am excited to start place for them to come and play.” m Public Administration and M.A. in the Yucaipa/Calimesa School Dis­ Congressman Baca joined by Degree in Educational Administration, trict and become involved in their friends and family was honored by the both from Cal-State, San communities,” Alejandre said Bernardino.He has rcccit cd a Mul­ tiple Subject Professional Clear Teacher Credential and Professional CONCIERTO PARA LAS MADRES Clear Administration Credential and CONCERT HUGE SUCCESS is completing a Chief Business Cer­ See pictures on page 3 tificated Credential. Before his teaching career. Mrs. Magdalena D. Bravo, 102 years .Alejandre was fiscal analy st for the old, center, was escorted to the Concierto Para Las Madres Concert The Inland at the California Theater by her daughter, Lucy Acosta, left, and son Anthony Acevedo displays war med­ in law, Joe Acosta. Mrs. Bravo was Empire Hispanic als for military' service in World War one of the oldest mothers at the event. News Wishes you II Acevedo was one of thousands of Born in Zacatecas, Mexico, Mrs. American soldiers captured by the a safe Bravo has lived in San Bernardino for German Army and suffered undue cru­ approximately 70 years. Photo by elties during his captivity. Photo by Memorial Day lEHN lEHN V

Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, May 19, 2004

REDLANDS NORTHSIDE IMPACT HOLDS LEADERSHIP AWARDS

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Redlands Northside Annual Latino/a Leadership recipients: (I to r) Miguel A. OInnedo, Educational Award, Chief of Police James R. Bueermann, Distinguished Service Medal Award, Marsha Gebara, representing Redlands Community Music Association, Cul­ Redlands Northside Annual Latino/a recipients: Combiz R. Abdolrahimi, Outstanding tural Award, Barbara Wormser, Martin L. Gil Humanitarian Award, Patty Holohan, Latina Male Youth Award, LeeAnn Rigby, scholarship award, Jesus Nolasco, scholarship award, of the Year Award, David Regalado, Latino of the Year Award, and Captain Dan Crowe Sisi Tian, Outstanding Female Youth Award, Talisha Barrios, scholarship award and and Terry Welsh, representing Redlands Professional Firefighters Association, Com­ Orista Mendoza, scholarship award. Not present, Nuvia Vargas, scholarship award. munity Service Award. Photo by lEHN Photo by lEHN Award-Miguel Olmedo, Martin L. Regalado began his teaching ca­ The University’ of Redlands' Orton ship. Gil Humanitarian Award-Barbara C. reer at Moore Junior High in 1971. Hall was the ideal setting for Redlands He attended the University of Wonnser, Cultural Award-Redlands At Moore, he sponsored Los Northside Impact Committee's 2004 Redlands on a state scholarship, Community Music Association, Out­ Convenios Club, a program to moti­ Annual Latino/a Leadership and graduating in 1969; attended the standing Male Youth Award-Combiz University of California, Santa Bar­ vate Hispanic students to>participate Scholarship Awards, attended by o\ er R. Abdolrahimi, Outstanding Female bara, on a state fellowship, received in school activities; and developed a 200 elected officials and community Youth Award-Sisi Tian, and Distin­ a California Lifetime Credential in Social Studies Curriculum, including leaders. guished Service Medal Award-Chief 1971, with a major in US Urban His­ a course on Minority Studies. The Northside Impact Coimnittee of Police James R. Bueermann. tory and minor in Latin American In 1977, Regalado was appointed selected outstanding recipients and Scholarship recipients: Talisha Studies. He wrote a paper on “Zoot Assistant Principal at Cope Junior entities to receive awards in a broad Barrios, (nursing), Jesus Nolasco Suit; Who the Hell They Fighting- High School. In 1982. he was ap- array of categories: Latino of the (math), LeeAnn Rigby (liberal stud­ Year-David R Regalado, Latina of the Japs or Us” (before the play). Continue on Page 7 ies), Nuvia Vargas (business admin­ Year-Patricia Holohan, Civic Award- istration) and Crista Mendoza, (busi­ General Employees Association of ness). Redlands, Community Service Northside Impact Committee is a Award-Redlands Professional community-based organization ac­ Firefighters Assoc., Educational tively involved in the Redlands area for decades. The group works in Redlands' northside, organizing HISPANIC NEWS community forum and focus group Th« Emp«ft « of»y Hispy'tc-owreO Erghsh language n«wfpap»r to discuss problem areas. Its efforts continues in working in cooperative The Inland Empire Hispanic partnership with the respective gov­ News is owned and operated ernmental agencies to resolve com­ by the Hispanic Communica­ munity issues. NIC has been instru­ When YOUR name is community tion and Development Cor­ mental in organizing voter registra­ tion drives, children Christmas par­ PEOPLE COME FIRST. poration. ties, get out the vote and other ac­ It’s people like you who’ve made us a trusted resource for Publisher/Editor - Graciano Gomez tivities. Office Manager • Trini Gomez health care for you and your family since 1908. Design/Layout - Charla Paszkiewicz Accounts Analyst - Stella Salazar LATINO OF THE YEAR-DAVID P. After all, we are Community. Advertising Executive - Cesar Sanchez REGALADO To learn more about us, please call (909) 887-6333. Advertising Executive - Gaston Ochoa David Regalado’s family, the Distribution • Art Ramos Perez family on his mother’s side, Writers - Pauline Jaramlllo arrived in Redlands in 1898, and the - Esperanza Allende Commimity Hospital - Angela Vasquez Regalado family have established a tradition of contributing to the of San Bernardino The Inland Empire Hispanic community’s economic and educa­ News is published every two CHW weeks and distributed in San Ber- tional quality of life for many de­ Inland Empire nardino, Riverside, Colton, cades. Rialto, Fontana, Moreno Valley, 1805 Medical Center Drive, San Bernardino, California 9241 I David P. Regalado was bom and m Ontario, Corona, Bloomingtom, Rancho Cucamonga, Highland & raised in Redlands, attending Redlands. You may subscribe or Franklin, Lincoln, Lugonia elemen­ advertise by contacting the of­ tary schools, Redlands Junior High fice. . and Redlands High School, graduat­ Telephone (909)381-6259 ing in 1965 .While in school, he at­ Fax (909) 384-0419 tended the American Legion Post Email [email protected] 650 sponsored Boys State, named Office: Junior Usher, CSF Life Member and 1558-D North Waterman received the Frank Arajuo Scholar­ San Bernardino, CA 92404 Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, May 19, 2004

CONCIERTO PARA LAS MADRES CONCERT HUGE SUCCESS

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MEMORIES OF WAR PAST-THE ANTHONY ACEVEDO STORY Berga am Elster. Germam. an untold w ith bread consisting of little barley, experience of torture and starvation sawdust, ground glass and sand. "We of a compam- of soldiers that has re- had to eat whatever was given, so we centh been documented and publi­ could have something in our stom­ cized on PBS. achs,” Acevedo said. A variet} of Ace\ edo was bom in San Bernar­ sicknesses were prevalent in camp, dino and the famih' mo\ed to South the worse being dysentery. Pasadena after his mother died when The men were assigned at hard he was one Vz > ears old (he is related labor, specifically to dig tunnels into to the Saenz and Contreras family in the mountains, a plan by Hitler s San Bernardino). When he was 13, planners to have \^’ar production se­ his father was offered a position of cured from Allied bombers, accord­ director of public works in the State ing to video documentaries produced of Durango. Mexico during the mid­ for public review. The harsh condi­ Anthony Acevedo, right, and Bill Trotter. depression. He graduated from the tions were attributed to Hitler’s or­ Both servicemen were inmates in the ders to annihilate prisoners of ar. (equi\ alent) high school in Durango. German prison camp at Berga. Trotter Later, at the suggestion of the Ameri­ credits Acevedo for saving his life by Acevedo said. can Consul, he traveled to the United stitching an aggravated wounded arm. During his captivity, Acevedo Private Anthony Acevedo, taken prior to States to register for the draft and was later healing successfully. Photo courtesy kept a diary of activities at the camp, embarking to the European Theater of of Anthony Acevedo the harsh conditions, and its effects War, November 1944. Photo courtesy of inducted in August 1943. After basic on the American prisoners. He de­ Anthony Acevedo training, he was trained as a medic and am Elster. According to Acevedo, only a third of those shipped were ac­ tailed, as much as possible, the death Memorial Da>; May 3L is a na­ assigned to the 70'*' Division, 275'*' tually Jewish. of each soldier and reasons for their tional holida>- set aside to recognize Regiment, Company B, and the unit The living conditions at Berga were death, i.e.. deteriorating health or the dedication and sacrifices made b> was shipped from Boston, Mass, on extremely bad, as were other German execution (a document' that later men and women in the ser\ice to our the USS America to Europe via prisoner of war camps, with two men served as valuable evidence for veri­ countr}' during war and peace. The Marseilles, France in December, to a bunk bed, lacking in basic sanita­ fication of atrocities and a rehabili­ Anthony Acevedo stoiy is one such ex­ 1944. During the battle of the Bulge in tion or bathing facilities, the soldiers tation vehicle for former prisoners, perience. the winter of 1944, American troops, became covered with filth and lice. decades later). The quarters were built of strips of Guards announced the death of On April 23, 1945, several days ill clothed for the severe weather, were lumber with spaces between them President Roosevelt to American before the end of World War II. An­ overmn by a strong and well-equipped where the bitter wind came through. prisoners with dcrogatoiy statements thony Acevedo and 170 of the remain­ German Army. Thousands of Ameri­ can troops were captured and forS^ Meals were practically non-existant like “your Jewish president has died." ing German prison survivors out of 350 American soldiers were rescued to walk barefooted to a railroad junc­ b>'American tank units in Bad Orb and tion, and tightly packed into railcars that only allowed them to stand up. 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MEMORIES OF WAR PAST-THE ANTHONY ACEVEDO STORY initially intended to marrv' and is now On April 23. 1945. a da> of free­ His goal was to become a doctor living in her home in Yucaipa. dom. Ace\ edo and other prisoners after the war, but was stigmatized by He proudly displays his many watched as Patton's tanks rolled into the aftennath of his wartime trauma. medals and honors: Bronze Star, the area and were o\ ercome w ith emo­ He became an engineer and worked Purple Heart, Silver Star, Commen­ tion and pride as the>' saw an Ameri­ in the aerospace industry. He married dation Ribbon, American Theatre can flag on one of the tanks. The 350 immediatelv' after his return to the Ribbon, European Theatre Ribbon, Ameriean prisoners, who were origi- states. and the German Occupation Ribbon. nalh sent to Berga. only 170 surv ived Acevedo stated that he made erro­ The government eventually the rav ages of the cruel Gennan prison neous decisions. ”We were told to dropped the agreement and Acevedo env ironment. Acevedo, at that time, visit our families, take time off from and other survivors have spoken pub­ weighed 85 pounds. school or our work, and delay mak­ licly throughout the country about At the time of his Annv- discharge. ing big decisions. I didn't do any of Anthony Acevedo, right, and Charles their ordeals. He recently spoke to stu­ Acevedo and the companv were re­ those things." he said. He and his wife Guggenheim, who documented, pro­ dents at the Bishop Gabriel High quired bv the American gov ernment had four children; however, the mar­ duced and directed the experiences of School in Santa Barbara. “I strongly American soldiers held prisoners in Bad to sign an agreement to keep their riage resulted in a divorce. feel that our young people must know Orb and Burga am Elster in World War II imprisonment a secret. The govern­ Aside from wartime difficulties, about history and what occurred to and publicized on PBS, The documen­ ment refused to accept that thev' were Acevedo was also accosted with taries depict the unbearable conditions prejudice regarding being a POW. many of us during World War II. This in prison camps and suffering of Ameri­ in a prisoner of war camp, the reason They were called cowards, an obvi­ knowledge is valuable in plarming for can war prisoners. / Photo courtesy of giv en that it would compromise other ous reference that soldiers must fight a better world," he said. Anthony Acevedo row's, according to Acevedo (at the Three PBS films, “Berga: Soldiers present time, a reasonable explanation instead of surrender. “My father of Another War, Voices of Berga and In April 1995. the Germans be­ has vet to be given by the govern­ asked why had I let myself be cap­ came a\\are that Russians and Ameri­ tured ’ Tony Acevedo and Norm Fellman, an ment). interview by Dr. Deborah Starks’’ and can troops were ad\ anemg in the re­ The after effects of his prison ex­ Acevedo continued to be in touch other materials produced by Charles gion close to the Berga prison camp perience was difficult for Acevedo, with several of the Berga survivors. Guggenheim are available for public and the prisoners were ordered to w ho was able to only have discussions In a meeting in Spokane, Washington, review on www.pbs.org/berga/stories/ mo\ e out toward the Ba\ arian Moun­ of his experiences with his former a former survivor. Bill Trotter, recog­ acevedo_transsseript.html. tains. During the march. American survivors. He was sent to Santa Bar­ nizes him and was appreciative for prisoners witnessed the man\ politi­ bara for rehabilitation, where a social saving his life. “1 didn't remember Editor’s note: lEHN thanks Anthony cal prisoners, men. women and chil­ worker helped many discharged sol­ him," he said. Acevedo stitched Acevedo for his contribution to the dren. who had been killed b\ Ger­ diers talk about their ordeals. He was Trotter’s wounded ann, deflecting in­ article by releasing valuable histori­ mans and were K ing alongside the later given a 90-day pass to visit his fections and later healing. cal data for this exclusive interview. roads. fcimiK' » > H,e.was united with the woman he Main American prisoners also Acevedo suffered for many years died while on the march and Acevedo after his discharge. He had digestive attempted to document their deaths problems because of the “food"’ pro­ as much as possible in his diary. vided at the prison camp. In addition, German guards told the men to Preparation the beatings he received resulted in continue to March and American joint difficulties. He took vitamins for leaders told the men to ignore the or­ three years and his weight went to 110, for childbirth der. based mainh on the ph\ sical con­ however, it took ten years before he can be an exciting yet dition of the/men. Although threat- felt reasonably well. 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CASTANEDA FAMILY HAVE ALSO SERVED Many families have established traditions of military service to our country in time of war and peace. Castaneda family members have continued to served in the Armed Forces for several generations since World War II.

Cpl. John Castaneda, Anny Combat En­ gineers World War II. 1943-1946. 3'‘» John Castaneda. Jr,, (son) Army Sp. 5. Army, European Theater of War and 8'*' Vietnam. 1965-1967 Army, Asiatic Pacific Theater of War. Cpl. Dawn Van Horn (Shores) Castaneda, p, uMsmv Vietnam Na^y See Bees. Na\ al Reser\ e. 1949- Army Women Corps, attached to Trans- 1967-1969. hvo Purple Hearts, 1952. port Command, 1944-1946.

$2,500 in scholarships. ESF and Burrtec corporate and indi\idual donors for ijic Waste Industries partnered to award a June 3"' event and welcomes the invoh e- $5,000 scholarship named for last year’s ment and participation of local residents. keynote speaker. Dr. Frances A. Cordova, Tickets for this event are $100 per per­ Chancellor of the University of Riverside. son; the cost for a tabic is $800. w ilh cor­ Dr, Cordova has been invited to be present porate sponsorships a\ ailable at the $500 at this year’s event to award the scholar- to $5,000 level. sliip naihed in her honor. For more information, contacl. Paul The Foundation is actively soliciting Gomez (909) 238-6444.

Nicholas J. Castanada, (great grandson) y : Marines Corps, Boot Training Graduate, Gamp Pendleton, September, 2003. This is a Photo of ALL the Foreign, Imported Oil or Gas Used to Make Green Power

Thomas Cuthberton, (Castaneda’s step- Marine Corps, 1998-2001 grandson) Army, 1986-1988

THIRD ANNUAL ESF DINNER RECOGNIZES DESERVING STUDENTS

Tire Esperanza Scholarship Founda­ mission is to assist students in achieving tion (ESF) Dollars for Scholars, a 501 © their educational goals by providing fi­ Green Power is SECURE 3, non-profit organization, is hosting its nancial assistance and academic support Power for Riverside Third Annual Dinner event on Thursday, in the form of scholarships and grants. In June 3 at the Ontario Airport Marriott. addition to awarding scholarships, this Tliis event brings together business, edu­ year’s program will feature keynote RIVERSIDE cation, community leaders, as well as lo­ speaker Dr. John Husing, the renowned Good for Riverside,

cal residents committed to community Inland Empire economist, and Master of PUtLiC in'lLlTlES Good for the World building through education. Ceremonies, Dr. Herb Fisher, San Ber­ ower The Foundation is committed to the nardino County Superintendent of educational success of our youth by pro­ Schools. The mayor of Ontario, Gary For more information viding scholarship opportunities to de­ Ovitt, will be the Honorary Dinner Host. visit or call serving students in the local area. ESF’s In 2003 the Foundation awarded riversidepublicutiiities.com (909) 826-5485 Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, May 19, 2004

REDLANDS NORTHSIDE IMPACT HOLDS LEADERSHIP AWARDS

gual for Spanish-speaking families. Junior High. chair-Alumni Farewell Segovia Holohan is associated pointed Principal at Lugonia Elemen- Provisional chairperson-2002 to Committee; Redlands Bench Warm­ with the Diocese of Riverside/San tar\ School. At Lugonia. he strength­ present; Associates of the Redlands ers; Redlands Community Hospital- ened the Bilingual Program; hirqd Bernardino Office of Catholic Bowl-chair. Entertainment Bowl advisor}- and patient board member; Schools. She was appointed golf Bilingual Credentialed teachers; es­ Benefit-2000, chair. Major Fund and Redlands High School-Centen­ tournament coordinator in 2002 and tablished health clinics for parents; Raising for Candidates/Bovvl Ben­ nial Celebration Committee; recei\ ed San Bernardino Count} rec­ 2003, both fundraiser events being efit-1996. co-chair. Silent Auction- Segovia Holohan is involved at ognition for impro\ ed qualit}' of edu­ financially successful and current Bowl Benefit. 1993; AYSO- Sacred Heart Parish/Academy: par­ Sacred Heart Development Director, cation for language minorit}’ students- Redlands; Bonnes Meres Auxiliar}-. ish council/parish life commissioner, 9S9; recipient of the ACS A Elemen- and YMCA Hockey, team mom. president-1999 to 2000, co-chair- Eucharistic minister, lector and prior Patty Segovia Holohan represents iiA Administrator. Region 12. (com­ Auction. 1998; Bo} s and Girls Club, Sunday school instructor, Parent- the spirit of volunteerism and her 4posed of Rn erside and San Bernar­ chair. Silent Auction/Chocolate Fan- Teacher Group, school board presi­ dino Counties) in 1991; and recipi­ leadership role in advancing a pro­ tas} Fundraiser; Brownie and Girl dent, 1996-1998, room parent, K-7'*‘ ent of the PT.A HonoraiA Serr ice gressive social and educational life Scouts; Redlands Recreation Com­ grades, chair-Major Fundraiser and Award. in the Redlands and adjacent areas. missioner; Redlands Flag Football; current Middle School Flag Football In 1996. Regalado was appointed Redlands 2000 Committee; Clement coach. principal at Moore Middle School, establishing the following in-school actir ities: AVID Program. Dream Pro- gram-a program to encourage girls in math and science, reestablishing the Reading Program for 'at risk" stu­ Llame de cavar. dents. and organized the Intervention/ Summer School Program for "at risk" students. He received the PTA Golden Oak SeiA ice Aw ard-2001 and Friends of Music Award-2002. In 2002. he became principal at Br\ n Mawr Elemental} School. The school was recognized as State Siempre es conveniente ' ^ saber donde estan Achie\ ing School-2003, and named enterradas las lineas a Blue Ribbon Nominee-2003. 1 I servicios publicos His educational iin oK ement include: .ACSA/RAPA member (33 }cars. president 10 years); RUSD Strategic Planning Program-1991. recognition b} Parents and Friends for a Second que implique cavar. ( 1 Las lineas pueden High School-1993. Regalado is also involved in his I estar escondidas klB ‘IB debajo de terranos eommunit}: church } Outh sponsor, president-board of trustees, chairper­ U s' lS vacantes y a lo largo son-council of ministries, and Sunda}’ Listed se puede^ 5 M de los limites de una school teacher. In Bo} Scouts. herir o herir propiedad. Siempre que necesite cave, estara el riesgo Weblos leader, cub master pack 5- a otros. de encontrarse con lineas Franklin School and parent voluntecr- de gas natural, electricidad, Troop 44. AYSO coach (15 years), Puede pagar agua, telefono o cable. YMCA Board. Redlands High j significativas .Aquatic Booster Club and Noon w multas Kiwanis Club. 5' y costosas ' -4* ’ S Regalado's wife, Sharon Carr reparaciones. Regalado, is a teacher at Franklin El­ emental} School. V i '‘f’ .Vsp,-'S-.x'-t. Da\ id P. Regalado continues the / No importa si usted esta famil} tradition of contributing to­ cavando en su patio 0 excavando para un ward the qualit} of life in education proyecto comercial, la ley in Redlands. requiere que antes llame - \ al servicio de ubicacion LATINA OF THE YEAR-PATTY Dig Alert. Dentro de dos tdias laborales luego de su SEGOVIA HOLOHAN ilamada, cada servicio publico visitara su propiedad y marcara 0 Patt} Segov ia Holohan was rec­ ognized as one of the most acti\ e v ol- donde se encuentran sus instalaciones, para que de esta forma usted o su unteers in the Redlands area. Her par­ contratista pueda cavar con seguridad. ticipation in social and education ac- . El no obtener la ubicacion apropiada ti\ ities. health and } Outh programs in de las lineas de los servicios subterraneos puede tener como the area has increased a demand for consecuencia multas significativas y costosas her leadership roles. facturas de reparacion. Segov ia Holohan s wide arra} of Para seguridad de todos llame a Dig Alert, volunteer work: Assistance League al numero de telefono sin cargo, dos dias Heritage Auxiliar}-tour guide to Llame a Dig Alert laborales antes de comenzar a cavar. Es simple, es gratis, es la ley. district's 4'*‘graders, interpreter-bilin­ 1-8aO-227-2eOD SOUTHUIESf ens 8 ______Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, May 19, 2004

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