California State University, San Bernardino CSUSB ScholarWorks
Inland Empire Hispanic News Special Collections & University Archives
12-15-2004
December 15th 2004
Hispanic News
Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/hispanicnews
Recommended Citation Hispanic News, "December 15th 2004" (2004). Inland Empire Hispanic News. 399. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/hispanicnews/399
This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Special Collections & University Archives at CSUSB ScholarWorks. It has been accepted for inclusion in Inland Empire Hispanic News by an authorized administrator of CSUSB ScholarWorks. For more information, please contact [email protected]. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL - FELIZ NAVIDAD A TODO MUNDO
A Publication of the Hispanic Communication &
Development Corporation “n CO m CO f' tu fO > B m DO CD
° ^ c ^ ^ > TheHTSPANTC Inland Empire's only Hispanic-owned EnglishN lai > s ^ M3 ^ 2 lewspapervs San Bernardino ♦ Riverside ♦ Colton ♦ Rialto ♦ Fontana ♦ lley s 5 Ontario ♦ Corona ♦ Bloomington ♦ Rancho Cucamonga ♦ Hk diands ASSEMBLYMAN JOE BACA, JR. GLORIA NEGRETE MCLEOD SWORN IN APPOINTED TO ASSEMBLY RULES TO SECOND TERM IN ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE/ELECTORAL COLLEGE DISTRICT Baca serves as one of seven mem suggestions or questions.” bers on the Rules Committee panel. After assuming his office and be The Assembly Rules Committee con ing elected to head the Democratic siders amendments to the Rules of majority Assembly Speaker Fabian the Assembly, makes the initial as Nunez appointed Negrete McLeod signment of bills to the appropriate chair of the Business and Professions standing committees, approves the Committee. expenditures of committees, consid Negrete MeLeod said the budget ers substantive legislation and con will be a major issue of concern. ducts other matters relating to the op "1 will foeus in part on all of the eration of the Legislature. options we have at our disposal to re Congressman Joe Baca Sr, right, proudly Upon his appointment to the com poses with Assemblyman Joe Baca Jr, mittee, Joe Baca, Jr. stated, “1 am form the state’s fiscal structure. That at a reception at the Sheraton Grand Sac pleased to join this panel that con is an important issue for all of us in ramento Hotel after the swearing-in cer- siders legislation, helps to plan fii- Sacramento,” she said. ”I also want j^monies at the State Capitol. Jjie father- Won legislative team !s uniqueln jsolitical ToTC'poticy-chrcctiCntsibr the state, to focus on such issues as education, history in the United States with represen and assures fair operating rules for bur trahspbrtafibn ihfrastffi'ctufc‘IhcT tation at the congressional and state level. the State Assembly.” Gloria Negrete McLeod (D- health coverage for the uninsured as Photo by lEHN An added title to the newly swom- Chino) was reelected to her second well doing what I can to improve the term and sworn in Monday (Dec. 6) On Monday, December 6, 2004, in assembly member was the selec state’s economy.” to represent the 61"' Assembly Dis Joe Baca, Jr. 62"^ District Assembly- tion to the Electoral College, one of Negrete McLeod said she looks trict, which includes Montclair, man, was appointed by the Assembly 55 Electors in California. The total forward to the assembly session, Electoral vote in California on De Speaker to serve on the Assembly Ontario, Pomona and Chino. which includes the most diverse mem Rules Committee. The district in cember 13 was for the Kcrry- “I am honored that the people of bership in California’s history. The cludes portions of San Bernardino, Edwards ticket, contributing to the the 61'' Assembly District selected me Assembly is now composed of 27 portion of 252 received nationwide. Rialto, Bloomington, and east of Si to represent them again. My top pri women, including the first female erra in Fontana. ority has been and will continue to African-American in over a decade, be to make sure the interests of all of 18 Latinos and six Asian-Americans, JOSIE GONZALES, FIRST LATINA ELECTED my constituents arc represented in including the first person of Vietnam Sacramento,” Negrete McLeod said ese descent in the history of the Leg SUPERVISOR SWORN IN “I will continue to have an open door islature. County Government Center, Josie, policy and encourage my constituents ‘i am ready to roll up my sleeves Gonzales was sworn in as fifth dis to phone, write or e-mail my staff and and get to work.” she said. trict supervisor by Pastor Raymond me with their concerns, comments. W. Turner on December 6th, the first Latina to be elected to the board, a UNA CAMPANA QUE AYUDA A CRUZAR county historically political event, breaking tremendous barriers for fu LA BRECHA DIGITAL ture political events to come. In a Aunque muehas personas saben todas las familias estadounnidenses, competitive and nasty general elec que la Divisoria Continental se casi un 22 por ciento y 17 por ciento tion race, Gonzales beat former As extiende a lo largo de las Montanas respectivamente. De manera similar, semblyman John Longville with a Rocosas, pocas saben sobre la la penetracio del Internet de las large margin of final votes; and an end existencia de la Brecha Digital, la familias hispanas fue 4e mas de. un Josie Gonzales is sworn in as Fifth Dis to a political alliance of Longville and diferencia en cultura tecnolbgica en- 23 por ciento menor que las de las trict Supervisoron December6 before an former Supervisor Jerry Eaves, a ma overflow audience at the San Bernardino tre los hispanos y el resio del pais. familias blancas jto hispanas, y mas Government Center. Gonzales is the first jor issue during the campaign En su estudio mas reciente, el de un 18 por ciento menor que las de Latina to be elected as supervisor in the Gary Ovitt, former Ontario mayor Departamento de Comercio todas las familias de los Estados history of San Bernardino County. Ruben was sworn in to replace interim su Ayala was the first Latino to be elected. determinb que mientras las tasas Unidos. She beat Assemblyman John Longville in pervisor Patti Aguiar, and Gonzales nacionales de posesion de Affbrtunadamente, se espera que a bitter campaign battle. Photo by lEHN replaced Clifford Young, who was eomputadoras en 2001 aumentaron esta brecha tecnolbgica se reduzca appointed to replace Jerry Eaves, who In a packed supervisor’s board respecto al ano anterior, el niimero de gracias a La Familia Technology resigned due to charges of irregulari chambers and overflow crowd in the familias hispanas que poseen Week, una campana publica de rotunda of the San Bernardino ties. eomputadoras aiin es menor que el de concientizacibn disenada para Continue on page 3 familias blancas no hispanas y el de Continue on page 6 ^ t . .V
' :V;:% ::c. -V- '
Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, December 15, 2004
COUNCILWOMAN BEA CORTES ATTENDS DR. DAVID LONG RECEIVES VALUES IN NALEO NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR NEWLY EDUCATION AWARD ELECTED OFFICIALS IN WASHINGTON, D.C. Councilwoman Cortes was recently elected of classroom teaching to the superin tendency. He has been honored as Mayor Pro-Tern for The City of Grand Terrace California Administrator of the Year U S. Representative Robert by the National Organization of Part Menendez (D-NJ), State Represen ners in Education, Superintendent of tative Pedro Colon (D-WI), Pontiac the Year, Man of the Year in Canyon Lake where he lives, and has received Council President Pro-Tern John the Governor’s Award for school lead Bueno (R), and other national and ership. local Latino leaders spoke on their He was recently honored at the In experiences and provided informa land Empire 2003 Entrepreneur of the tion on important policy issues af Year. Dr. Long was awarded the pres fecting Latinos. tigious Marcus Foster Memorial Participants heard from experts Award from the Association of Cali in a variety of areas, such as media Dr. David Long was recently awarded the fornia School Administrators, which relations, public finance, and pub prestigious “Values in Education Award recognizes outstanding leadership and lic policy. The curriculum includes for 2004." Dr. Long has received numer ous awards for his contribution to educa significant contributions to public Grand Terrace City Councilperson Bea general sessions, as well as break tion. Photo by lEHN education by a school administrator. Cortes attended NALEO National Institute out sessions by level of government He obtained his Ph.D. from Iowa for Newly Elected Officials in Washing focused on breaking down the bud The Learning for Life organization State University. ton, D.C. Cortes was recently elected get and public finance process, how of Redlands has selected Dr. David Mayor Pro-tern for the City of Grand Ter I I to address constituents’ priorities, Long, Riverside County Superinten race. Photo by lEHN and managing the media. Experts dent of Schools, for its prestigious No matter how you’ve been touched Councilwoman Bea Cortes at walked participants through the “Values in Education Award” for 2004. tended the prestigious NALEO Na The award is given to an individual by breast cancer, policy making process using spe we can help. tional Institute for Newly Elected cific case studies at the state, mu ' each year by the organization for a life officials in Washington, D C. This nicipal, and school board levels. time of contributions to education. Dr. David Long is the Riverside three-day boot camp hosted by Participants representing 15 County Superintendent of Schools and NALEO Educational Fund, pro states across the country were in at Hope. Progress. Answers. has 40 years of experience in the field vides newly elected officials with tendance, including 10 state legis 800'ACS*2345 / cancer.org of education, ranging from 21 years the chance to develop new skills and lators, 28 county and municipal of-^ network with fellow public servants ficials, and 22 school board mem and experts from all over the United bers. The NALEO Educational States Fund provides this training in Wash ington, D.C. to a limited number of newly elected officials every two years. Latino officials elected since November 2002 are eligible to ap HtspantcNews Th* IrKand Empire s only Hispanic-owred Engteh language newspaper ply to this year’s Institute.
The Inland Empire Hispanic News is owned and operated by the Hispanic Communica tion and Development Cor poration. Publisher/Editor Graciano Gomez The lEHN is seeking Office Manager Trini Gomez Design/Layout Charia Paszkiewicz assertive persons as sale Arrowheads Know Home Loans. Accounts Analyst Steiia Salazar representatives within BidkMail Distribution Ray Abril Set your dreams in motion with an affordable home Distribution Art Ramos the INLAND EMPIRE . GOOD commissions. loan from Arrowhead Credit Union. Our mortgage Writers Pauline Jaramillo programs feature: Esperanza Allende Call (909) 381-6259 Angela Vasquez for appointment. # 10-15-20-25 & 30-year Conforming First The Inland Empire Hispanic Trust Deeds News is published every two weeks and distributed in San Ber- ^ Low Rate Adjustable Loans FHA/VA Government nardino, Riverside, Colton, Advertisers Rialto, Fontana, Moreno Valley, Loan Programs Ontario, Corona, Bloomingtom, Rancho Cucamonga, Highland & in the lEHN # CALPERS Purchase & Refinance Redlands. You may subscribe or advertise by contacting the of ^80/20 & 100% Financing Options fice. Next Issue of the Home Equity Loans Telephone (909)381-6259 Inland Empire Fax (909)384-0419 rrowhead Email [email protected] Hispanic News ^►A CREDIT UNION Office: will be Dedicated To Helping Membere Build Wealth 1558-D North Waterman . www.arrowheadcu.org • (800) 743-7228 ext. 2380 ^ San Bernardino, CA 92404 December 29th Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, December 15, 2004
JOSIE GONZALES, FIRST LATINA ELECTED ESCUTIA, GOTO TAKE REINS OF LATINO SUPERVISOR SWORN IN Continued from page 1 LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS First District Supervisor Bill thanks to her deceased parents who education for all our children. I look Postmus and Third District Dennis sacrificed for her well-being while forward to working with Assembly Hansberger were also sworn in, both growing up. Member Coto and the rest of my winning re-elections in the March pri “The people of the fifth district Latino Caucus colleagues to guaran mary. have been neglected for a very long tee that the ideals of the Latino Cau Gonzales, former councilperson time, and I promise that this district cus continue to grow and prosper.” for the City of Fontana, will repre will receive the tax dollars and assis “Assembly Member Coto has sent San Bernardino, Colton, Rialto, tance needed in our area,” she said. spent half of his professional life as eastern portion of Fontana, and the Facing her fellow supervisors, Superintendent of Sehools in two of unincorporated areas of Muscoy and Gonzales said, “things were going to Northern California’s most challeng Bloomington. change because she is not above beg ing districts, Oakland Unified School In a straight-talking, and at times ging my fellow supervisors” and not District and East Side Union High emotional, talk to the audience, afraid to stand up for the district’s School District,” said Firebaugh. “Al Gonzales thanked the people that sup needs. though a freshman in the Legislature, ported her during the campaign, and Gonzales stated that the district Coto brings a wealth of knowledge in in tearful words, gave a ver>' special and the county have passed the “dark the area of education which is of great days” of mistrust, referring to Jerry importance to the Caucus. He will un Eaves and high administrative offi doubtedly prove to be a great addi P01.1.0 cials pleading guilty to an array of cor The BEST XastinQ Chicken tion to the Caucus leadership team. ruption charges. Senator Martha Escutia, senior member of the “I would like to thank my col Gonzales spoke in Spanish to the Senate, has been elected Chair of the Califor leagues for giving me the opportunity audience, recapitulating the English nia Latmo Legislative Caucus, the first woman to hold the oflice. Newly swom-in Assembly to serve as Vice-Chair of the Latino version of her speech. At the conclu member Joe Coto (D-San Jose) was elected Caueus,” said Coto. “The Caucus sion of her talk, Gonzales received a Vice Chair. Photo by lEHN plays an important and" vital role in long standing ovation. SACRAMENTO, CA-The Cali addressing the unique needs of fornia Latino Legislative Caucus Latinos in California. I look forward 2 wnoie cmciceHS elected its senior-most member. Sena to working with Senator Escutia in CKOKt 0f 20 C0K0 00 ri000 J00rtU0S There is Hope 0nfL 020r00T000uas0ts0 tor Martha Escutia (D-Norwalk), continuing the important work and No! void on or poily Mqy rK)t be combined with (TV Other lirnit 2 Ofders per OBiomer. Price subject to r^txjnge wtftxiut r^ Chair of the Caucus. Senator efforts of the Caucus. CAMCER Fontana (909) 427-8960 San Oernardino (909) 085-5598 SOaETY H»>* Escutia’s election makes her the first Since its inception in 1973 with Highland (909) 854-5381 Redlandl (909) 793-3085 woman to head this powerful group five Assembly Members, the Latino New Highland (909) 881-4191 I-800-ACS-2345 www.cancer.org of legislators. Freshman Assembly Legislative Caucus has experienced Member Joe Coto (D-San Jose) was tremendous growth and clout. In the elected to serve as Vice Chair. 2003-2004 Legislative Session, the “Senator Escutia’s experience, nine Latino Caucus Senators either 'Arrowhead Regional longstanding support of the Caucus Chair a standing committee or hold a and dedication to the empowerment leadership post in the Senate. In the of Latinas and Latinos, make her the Assembly, thirteen of the fifteen Medical Center's ideal candidate to lead the Caucus,” Latino Caucus Assembly Members renowned Kidney Transplant Program can give you said Assembly Member Marco A. chair a standing committee or hold a Firebaugh (D-South Gate), outgoing leadership post. a chance at a more normal lifestyle. Chair of the Latino Caucus. “She is The incoming class of Latino Cau a passionate leader that will undoubt cus Members include: Assembly If you or a loved one is suffering edly continue to move the Caucus Members Alberto Torrico (D-New- from renal failure, the transplant forward.” ark), Joe Coto (D-San Jose). Juan “I am honored for the opportunity Arambula (D-Fresno), Pedro Nava professionals at ARMC's Kidney to serve the Caucus in this new ca (D-Santa Barbara), Hector De La Transplant Center can help. pacity,” said Escutia. “Our Caucus Torre (D-South Gate), Joe Baca Jr. (D- will continue to protect California’s San Bernardino) and Lori Saldana (D- working families and demand a good San Diego). Our services include: ■ Transplant evaluation 5A/SJTAI5 COMING TO TOWN! ■ Preparation for transplantation WHERE WILL YOU BE? ■ Kidney transplantation, including laparoscopic living donor nephrectomy Where: At the Galaxy Ballroom, 1494 Art Townsend Dr., ■ Post-transplant and follow-up care San Bernardino When: Dec. 22 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. For more information or to schedule an evaluation, Tickets cost $6 per person or $25 for a famjly of 6, which ' call 909-580-2159 includes breakfast, songs, story time a present for each child. For an additional $3.00 fee, ne Heart Of A each child may have a picture with Santa. Tickets on sale from Dec. 1 and may be purchased at \ / Healtliy Communltif Parks & Recreation main office, located at ARROWHEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 547 N. Sierra Way, San Bernardino. 909-580-1OOO 400 NORTH PEPPER AVENUE "COLTON "CALIFORNIA " 92324 For more info call (909) 384-5006 or (909) 384-5233 ContactusontheWEBatwww.arrowheadmedcenter.org MosioooemiiAM 4
Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, December 15, 2004
HOW TO TALK TO YOUR PARENT ABOUT ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
No one wants to believe a parent Be familiar with the symptoms and “While it may be difficult to come to Carol Bearing, whose parents, might be suflFering from Alzheimer's watch for changes over time in one or terms with the situation, getting Charlotte and Robert Findley, suffer disease (AD). Fear of what a diag more of the following: through the awkwardness of confront from AD said, “We recognized symp- nosis may mean for you and >our • Memory loss ing a parent about their mental health toms in my mother early. It was diffi- " loved one can make approaching the • Difficulty performing familiar is crucial to successful treatment.” cult to approach her but seeking medi topic with them incredibh’ challeng tasks How to Talk to your Parent About cal attention early has allowed her to ing. • Problems with language AD function better than she would have While some with AD may initiate • Disorientation to time and place Here are tips to help you speak if we had not taken action.” their own diagnosis and care, for • Poor or decreased judgment with your parent and encourage them Carol worked with Dr. Applebaum, most it will be a loved one who ap • Problems with abstract thinking to meet with a physician for an initial her parent’s physician, to find the best proaches the individual about • Misplacing things evaluation: treatment options. Charlotte and Rob changes in memory or independent • Changes in mood or behavior • Let your parent know you love ert were taking an acetycholinesterase functioning and alerts their ph> si- • Changes in personality them and are there to support them. inhibitor and when Namenda® cian. As families gather for the holi • Loss of initiative • Inform yourself by researching AD (memantine HCI) became available in day season and you spend more time While recent advancements in AD signs and symptoms prior to ap the U.S., Dr. Applebaum prescribed with your parents, you may begin to research provide new hope for those proaching your parent to gain a better the two medications in combination. notice subtle changes in their daily affected and give physicians and understanding of AD and what to ex After taking Namenda, her father’s functioning or behavior that are not caregivers greater resources to help pect. cognitive decline seemed to slow and normal signs of aging. It is essential treat tmd manage the condition, early- • Begin the conversation by speak her mother regained the ability to per you speak with your parent about diagnosis is key to helping your loved ing in general health terms or about form some activities of daily living seeking medical attention as soon as one function independently as long as memory rather than putting your par such as communicating her feelings you begin to notice any changes with possible. ent on the defensive about the term and personal grooming. Carol consid memory, thinking and judgment "Early diagnosis lessens anxieties Alzheimer’s disease. ers Namenda a ray of hope and says skills, or mood and behavior as these about unknown problems, allows time • Keep a record of things you’ve that the medication has 3;llowed her changes should be evaluated by a to make choices that maximize qual noticed about their memory or behav family to have back some of the physician. ity of life, provides a better chance of ior so you have specific examples to mother they once knew. Warning Signs of AD benefiting from treatment, and allows discuss with them and the physician. Namenda is indicated for moder The warning signs of AD are more time to plan for the future,” said • Assist them in scheduling an ap ate to severe AD and is available by more than memoiy' loss. Know what Jeffrey Applebaum, M.D. University pointment with their family practitio prescription in the U.S. Ask your phy to look for and what to tell a doctor. of California, Davis Medical Group. ner or in seeking a referral for a neu sician about Namenda, go to rologist or other specialist. www.Namenda.com. or call 1-877-2- • Offer to accompany your parent HAMENDA (1 -877-262-6363) or the .--ENCOURAGING CHILDREN’S SELF-ESTEEM during the tests or offer transportation Alzheimer’s Association at 1-800- New Book of Lessons Builds Children’s to the doctor. 272-3900. . Sense of Self-Worth Margaret Ann Wetherald-Huston “We learn in childhood from our HOW TO MANAGE THE FLU THIS hopes to give every child an impor experiences and our individual percep HOLIDAY SEASON... tant gift. In her new book, Self-es- tions of these experiences. We form teem-Self-Love: 10 Short and Pow belief systems that can sink deep into The holidays are here and the last you see a physician for influenza test erful Lessons for Children Ages 3 to our subconscious and affect our whole thing you want to deal with this sea at the first sign of symptoms— 7, Suitable for Single Child or for lives,” Wetherald-Huston writes. “The son is influenza. According to the muscle aches, fever, headache, sore Groups (now available through more we can establish a foundation of Centers for Disease Control and Pre throat, ruimy nose and fatigue. AuthorHouse), she presents 10 les true self-love, which is true self-es vention (CDC), as many as one in One test that has gained wide sons that teach about the uniqueness teem, early in life, the easier it will be five Americans contract the flu each spread popularity among physicians and value of every child. for the child as she grows into adult year, resulting in more then 200,000 is the QuickVue® Influenza test, a These short lessons are designed hood. This, in turn, will influence the fast painless test that can detect the to give small children a powerful choices made on her journey and help hospitalizations and 36,000 deaths. presence of the influenza virus. The boost in confidence. Filled with establish a confident individuality ... For millions, influenza will keep chil songs, stories and activities, the book an adult giving from inner worth rather dren home from school, parents home test is simple to administer to both helps teachers equip young people than one constantly looking to find from work, put a damper on holiday adults and children and can provide with the emotions they need to suc their worth from approval by others.” celebrations and interrupt family va results in 10 minutes or less right in ceed. Children who absorb the messages cations. “We anticipate seeing record the doctor’s office or the emergency Around the ages of 5 or 6, chil in Self-esteem =Self-Love learn that numbers of patients with influenza room. dren begin to become aware of them they are truly capable, valuable emd again this year,” says Leslie Mihalov, Once influenza has been con selves, Wetherald-Huston writes. Her loveable people just because they are M.D., chief of the ER at Columbus firmed, a physician can prescribe an opening lesson addresses this and who they are. Children’s Hospital in Columbus, tiviral drugs that can reduce the se provides an entertaining script to fol Wetherald-Huston is a great-grand Ohio which saw 450 flu-ridden chil verity and duration of influenza and low that allows teachers to reaffirm mother and a semi-retired alternative dren a day during a peak last Decem help prevent the spread of the virus each child’s worth with a song. healer. She has also worked as a pro ber. to others. Your physician may also Throughout the book, Wetherald- fessional singer and is currently writ Further complicating thi? year’s prescribe antivirals to members of the Huston stresses the need to appreci ing children’s songs for an Australian flu season is the scarcity of the influ family that have been exposed to the ate one’s own abilities and respect the publishing company. Willow Connec enza vaccine, which can help prevent virus to help prevent illness. Impor worth of other people, animals and tion. illness. The CDC estimates that as tantly, people should resist the urge plants. AuthorHouse is the world leader in many as 44 million people will go to ‘‘ride out” the symptoms, as While many books describe how publishing and print-on-demand ser without a flu vaccine this year. But, antivirals must be taken within 48 to gain self-esteem, few offer lifelong vices. Founded in 1997, AuthorHouse even if you can’t get a flu shot this hours of symptoms to treat the flu. knowledge children will carry in their has helped more than 20,000 people season, there is a flu test available to For more information about hearts forever. Even teenagers who worldwide become published authors. help you manage the flu. influenza or to find a physician in taught these lessons to younger stu For more information, visit Although there are no fqolproof your area offering the dents benefited from hearing decla www.authorhouse.com ways to avoid catching the flu, health QuickVue®Influenza test, visit rations of their own self-worth. care professionals recommend that wvyw.flutest.com. 5
Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, December 15, 2004
HELPING NURSES HELP OTHERS LATINO BOOK & FAMILY FESTIVAL HUGE SUCCESS There are 11 million working cation, journals, research, teaching aids and other forms of quality The 5“' Latino Book and Family Fes nurses worldwide—promoting tival (LBFF) at the Carousel Mall San nursing knowledge. health, helping to prevent disease BemardinOi finalized its successful The site offers a one-stop re and caring for patients who are ill. weekend activities, attracting many source for nurses who want to leam In the U.S. alone, there are 2.6 mil parents and students throughout the or practice evidence-based nursing, lion nurses, about four times as Inland Empire with the numerous many as there are doctors. develop their careers, increase educationaliattractions and service re While hospital nurses comprise leadership skills and earn continu sources. Cultural and art events, in the largest group, other types of ing education credits.. Nursing cluding ballet folklorico competition, nurses include office nurses; nurs Knowledge International offers were scheduled in the two day pro ing care facility nurses; home health knowledge-based solutions devel gram. Diana Cervera left, and Violeta nurses; public health nurses; occu oped by nurses for nurses. Alva of the Ballet Folklorico of San imardino was part of the competing pational health nurses; and nurse It is designed to make it easier groups. Photo by lEHN practitioners who provide basic pri for nurses to share knowledge with mary health care. patients, students, fellow nurses Whatever field nurses work in and other health care professionals. they share an interest in and an on It is expected that this site will going need for continuing educa affect more than the nurses that tion. While it can take two to four consult it. years of education to initially be “While it will serve the global come a nurse, a nurse’s education community of nursing by provid can last a lifetime. To provide pa ing knowledge and professional de tients with the best care, it’s impor velopment services that increase by tant that nurses remain up-to-date provding knowledge and profes on the latest developments in medi sional development services that cine and nursing techniques. Thirty- increase nurse satisfaction, its real Brown Orgullo de Mexico of Rialto was one of many ballet folkloricos that two states require continuing edu value lies in the fact that it will en competed during the two day LBFF event in the Carousel Mall, San Bernar cation for nurses. hance nurse effectiveness and, in dino. Photo by lEHN To make it easier for nurses to turn, affect patient care by helping Mothers Against Drunk Driving were find the variety of resources they nurses help others,” said Andte van .. one of many educational adyoca^j'^ need. The Honor Society of Nurs Niekirk, board president of Nurs-"- programs and exhibits at the LBFF ing, Sigma Theta Tau International ing Knowledge International. event at the Carousel Mall. Left to has created a subsidiary and Web The site brings together solu- tions-oriented knowledge and con right, Lucille Lozano, Phyllis Leon, site, WWW, nursing knowledge.org. and Sally Hernandez talked to visitors tent from sources across clinical Honor society members include regarding driving while under the in- practices, academia and research to practicing nurses, instructors, re ii fluence. A drunken driver killed serve both the educational and pro searchers, policy makers, executives f > Lorenzo Leon, son of Mrs. Leon, in fessional development need of and entrepreneurs. The society January 17, 1978. A drunken driver also killed Valentino Leon, grandson of works with a range of nursing asso nurses. Mrs. Leon, in September 8, 1983. For information on MADD, call at (909) 888- ciations, publishers, continuing edu At the site, nurses can also MADD. Photo by lEHN cation providers and universities. browse through nursing books and These organizations produce shop for nursing apparel. health care books, continuing edu SINFONIA MEXICANA’S CHRISTMAS CONCERT SATURDAY, DEC. 18 Sinfonia Mexicana has scheduled its traditional Christmas Spring Semester Concert on Saturday, December 18, 2004, at the historical California Theatre of Performing Arts, 562 W. 4* Street, Begins San Bernardino, with the famous Mariachi Los Camperos de OaftonHills January 10th Nati Cano and the well-known Ballet Folklorico Ollin. COLLEGE An added event for the Christmas holidays is the Canto Bello, an outstanding musical group scheduled to entertain with • Day & evening classes Telephone & Web Registration: traditional holiday songs. Tickets for the performance and Nov. 22nd - Dec. 23rd • Close to home and work pre-concert dinner call at (909) 884-3228 or purchase tickets and • More than 38 majors at the box office prior to the concert. Jan. 3rd - 5th • College transfer elasses • Top-rate occupational classes You can enroll online at • Class schedules free on-campus OPERATION CHRISTMAS FOR OUR TROOPS WWW.craftonhills.edu Show our Military families how muctr their State (menu selection “Apply/Register”) Capitol cares. Bring a Merry Christmas to our Troops Finaiu'ial .Vid Now. Ask .Me How or at the Crafton Hills College and their families. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for To apply for financial .\id the Children of our Military to one of our Legislative Admissions Office aKlIC elves by Dec. 17. For our Troops bring a new 11711 Sand Canyon Road "0 to w ww.fafsa.eil.gov or used DVD. Our school code is 009272 Yucaipa, CA 92399 For more info. Contact one of Senator Nell Soto's Christmas elves at San Bernardino office (909) 794-2161 (909) 381-3832, at Ontario office (909) 984-7741. Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, December 15, 2004
MARIE ALONZO RECEIVES OUTSTANDING BACA SECURES FUNDING FOR VOLUNTEER AWARD INLAND EMPIRE PROJECTS advocate for credit unions worldwide, Washington, D.C. - Rep. Joe Baca Commerce. Justice. State & Judiciary traveling around the world to share her (D-Rialto) announced today that Con • $200,000 to the City of Fontana^ knowledge of the way credit unions gress has approved several of his re for an Advanced Communications'^ help people. She has been especially quests for Inland Empire project fund Network. instrumental in building bridges be ing as part of the omnibus appropria • $200,000 to the City of Colton for tween credit unions in the United tions act for fiscal year 2005. the Colton Police Activities League States and Mexico, working closely “I am proud to announce funding (PAL) Program. with Mexico’s largest credit union, for these projects that are crucial to • $100,000 to the City of Colton Caja Popular Mexicana. Her efforts the Inland Empire,” said Rep. Baca. Police Communications Equipment have allowed Arrowhead Credit ‘This funding will improve education Project. Union to host Mexican credit union at our local schools, help our law en Tran .spoliation leaders to provide them with support forcement agencies keep crime off our • $ 1.25 million to the City of Rialto and advice. streets, reduce traffic congestion, for the 1-10 Riverside Avenue Inter Alonzo also serves on numerous keep our water clean and revitalize change. committees at Arrowhead Credit our cities.” • $500,000 to the City of Fontana Union and its credit union service or “I am pleased that the Inland Em for the Interstate 10/Cypress Avenue ganizations, such as Arrowhead Fi pire congressional delegation worked Overcrossing. nancial Group and Arrowhead Trust, together on a bipartisan basis to se • $5 million to the City of San Ber and is on the boards of public radio cure funding for several of the nardino for the I-10 Tippecanoe In station KVCR and Sinfonia Marie Alonzo, Chairperson of the Arrow projects,” said Rep. Baca. “When terchange. Mexicana, a local organization that head Credit Union, received the Califor members of Congress work together, Veterans Administration-Housing and nia Credit Union League's Outstanding promotes classical music composed we can deliver more to our constitu Urban Development Volunteer Award during its annual meet by Mexican composers. She has also ents.” • $ 150,000 to the City of Rialto for ing in Las Vegas. served as a director of commissioner Photo courtesy of Arrowhead Credit Union. Inland Empire funding highlights: the Perchlorate Wellhead Treatments. of the Inland Empire Hispanic Cham Labor. Health and Human Services • $72,750 to the City of San Ber SAN BERNARDINO, CA - Marie ber of Commerce, the Hispanic Em and Education nardino Department of Parks, Recre Alonzo, chairperson of Arrowhead ployees Alliance, the YWCA, and the • $320,000 to the San Bernardino ation and Community Services for the Credit Union received the California San Bernardino City Fine Arts Com County Superintendent of Schools for Expansion of the Perris Hill Park Se Credit Union League’s Outstanding mission. the Virtual High-Tech High School. nior Center. Volunteer Award during the League’s Alonzo and her husband, Alex, live • $320,000 to the Fontana Teen Cen • $450,000 to the City of San Ber Annual Meeting and Convention at in San Bernardino. ter for the expansion of activities for nardino for the Downtown Revital the Mirage in Las Vegas. Arrowhead Credit Union was es grades 10*-12*. ization Project, formerly Lakes and The Outstanding Volunteer Award tablished in 1949 and serves over • $500,000 to the San Bernardino Streams. honors significant contributions by 140,000 members in the Inland Em County Superintendent of Schools for $280,000 to the National Orange people who serve credit unions in pire. Arrowhead Credit Union has the English Language Learners Ini Show for enhancements to the Na volunteer capacities, such as a direc $740 million in assets and 22 branches tiative. tional Orange Show grounds. tor or committee member. located in San Bernardino and River Alonzo has become a powerful side Counties. UNA CAMPANA QUE AYUDA A CRUZAR LA nil Hii's liasi Man laa aiaa aaaoii siiiian Continued from page 1 BRECHA DIGITAL Where: At the Galaxy Ballroom, 1494 Art Townsend Dr., comimicar a las familias hispanas el para la educacion superior y ayudan valor de la tecnologia y su importancia a reducir la tasa de abandono escolar San Bernardino, music with a live DJ. en la educacion y preparacion entre los estudiantes hispanos. When: Saturday, January 1,2005 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. profesional de sus hijos. La campana Como el proveedor de tecnologia Tickets cost $5 per person and can be purchased at Parks & patrocinada por IBM y Career Com de informacion mas grande del Recreation main office, located at 547 N. Sierra Way, San Bernardino munications Group, se encuentra mimdo, IBM ha asumido el papel de Students will be required to show either High Schooi ID card ahora en su cuarto ano y se lleva a liderazgo para asegurar que las per cabo durante el Mes de la Herencia sonas de todos los antecedentes or Driver’s License for entry the day of the event. Hispana, que se celebra del 15 de tengan acceso a tecnologias For information call (909) 384-5006 or (909) 384-5233. septiembre al 15 de octubre. innovadoras y recursos de Desde sus inicios hace cuatro anos, informacion. Al abordar la Brecha la iniciativa ha patrocinado cientos de Digital y al lanzar campanas como La Proudly Serving the cursos de computacion, exposiciones Familia Technology Week y el tecnologicas, cafeterias con Internet programa PIE, IBM esta tomando Inland Empire y talleres, proporcionando a miles de medidas para asegurarse de reclutar hispanos en todo los Estados Unidos el major talento para su fuerza laboral acceso, capacitacion, y en muchos de todos los antecedentes raciales, casos, su primera introduccion a la etnicos, sociales y economicos. tecnologia. Esta iniciativa refleja Este ano, IBM lanzara el programa compromise de la compama con lax Asociacion con IBM para la comunidades en las que realiza sus Contact your local realtor Educacion (Partnering with IBM in negocios. En la raiz de su for all your real estate needs; Education, PIE), una iniciativa de compromise se encuentra la creencia sell or purchase of real estate, todo el ano para los grados K-12 en fundamental de que las personas de probate sales, vacant land, Hector Sanchez la que los empleados de IBM prestan todos los antecedentes raciales, new construction or multiole units etc. etnicos, sociales y economicos deben 104 E. Olive Ave., Suite 103 sus servicios como voluntaries en los Redlands, CA 92373 distritos excolares para alentar un recibir las mejores oportunidades Office: (909) 307-5665 interes en matematicas y ciencia en- para aprender, tener exito y Cell: (951) 990-3260 tre los nihos de las escuelas convertirse en miembros productivos [email protected] PSMtCAdvantage elementales, aumentan la preparacion de la sociedad. Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, December 15, 2004
LATINO CAUCUS URGES GOVERNOR TO SAN MANUEL SHOWS OFF NEW CASINO DENOUNCE RACIST CAMPAIGN TACTICS
SACRAMENTO, CA-The Cali- bly Member Juan Arambula (D- |fornia Latino Legislative Caucus Fresno) against the background of a urged the Governor this morning to Mexican border crossing on one side publicly repudiate the recent anti- with a background of day workers on Latino campaign strategy funded b\’ -the other side. It includes false charges the California Republican Party and against the Assembly Member and the Jobs Political Action Committee attacks a Mexican American cultural against various Members of the association. Latino Caucus and other Democratic "No one should resort to race-bait candidates. ing tactics to win a race. It saddens "The campaign strategy utilized me that organizations would resort to against various Latino candidates in negative racist attacks to win elections voked an anti-Latino message not across this state,” said Assembly San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino hosted a tour for area media of its recent casino seen since Governor Pete Wilson's Member Juan Arambula (D-Fresno). expansion. Greeting the media, Chairman Deron Marquez, left, spoke on major addi anti-immigrant ads for Proposition "No one, irrespective of their ethnic tions to the latest casino developments. (I to r) Jill Philbrook, Marketing Director, 187/’ said Senator Escutia (D- origin should tolerate this kind of Steve Lengel, Director of Operations, and Peter Watts, Director of Project Develop- Nonvalk), Chair, Latino Caucus. "It campaigning.” ment. Photo by lEHN IS shameful that the California Repub "As one of the targets of the re Serrano Buffet, Sportswatch Grill, lican Party and JobsPAC utilized tac cent campaign attacks, I can attest that San Manuel Indian Bingo & Ca Tukut Lounge, and the Tutu’s Food tics of hate and fear that only serve to the hit pieces resonated in my district sino administrators hosted the area’s divide Californians based on race. I and created unrest amongst my con media to a special tour of the Court. credit the voters who rejected these stituents,” said Assembly Member 480.000 square foot two story ca Other expansions planned for racist attacks and elected the best can Lori Saldana (D-San Diego). “The sino and adjacent garage, the latest 2006 is the San Manuel Village didate to represent them ’ nature these negative mailers ap major expansion to be opened in with a hotel, restaurants, and stores One of the most offensive pieces, peals to the lowest common denomi late January 2005. in Highland. Other investments which were mailed to voters in As nator in our society and has no place Chairman Deron Marquez include business enterprises with sembly District 31, during the last in this day and age.” greeted the media, spoke on major other tribes in Sacramento and days of the election, portrays Assem- innovative expansion of the new other venues throughout the coun- casino, and mission style architec try. YOU COULD GET MORE IN 2004 FOR YOUR ture. “We have grown quite a bit Area neighbors adjacent to the since opening a bingo in 1980’s, ex San Manuel Casino have com - DONATED VEHICLE THAN IN 2005 panding little by little, and our lat plained to the City of San Bernar American Cancer Society’s “Cars For a Cure” est is what you see. We will be pro dino on increased traffic along Will use your Donation to Fight Cancer viding 3,000 jobs when the casino Victoria Avenue, incidents of drug opens and expect approximately use and crime. Marquez stated that SAN BERNARDINO - New Fed- own program instead of working with 4.000 visitors a day,” he said. San Manuel has been cooperative eral legislation taking effect January outside vendors, we retain a higher Steve Lengel, Director of opera with the neighbors and the city in L 2005, will change the method of percentage of the proceeds of donated tions, described the casino as hav resolving situations that affected calculating tax deductions for indi vehicles than other charities.” ing added space for improvements the area. He said that they, the San viduals donating cars to charity. The Last year in California, Cars For over the older casino, including big Manuel, had recently presented a new legislation restricts the deduction A Cure generated more than $1.2 mil ger kitchens for visitors and em $5 million proposition for improve of a vehicle worth more than $500 to lion for the Society, which receives ployees, large stage for perfor ments in the area, however, the city the gross sale proceeds instead of the 75 to 80 percent of each vehicle’s sale mances, a second story bingo room had not responded. taxpayer’s determination of the fair price. The program accepts cars, with a capacity for 2500 people, the The tour included a special buf market value of the donation trucks, vans, recreational vehicles, second largest in the country, din fet for the media and other guests “Californians may benefit by do and boats on trailers. Some restric ing areas, and large card rooms. prepared by Bradley Martin, execu nating their vehicles or boats before tions apply, so the best way to find if As an example, Lengel said, din tive chef year end,” said Nancy Kellison, di your car will be a good fit for the pro ing for families may include the rector of the American Cancer gram is to call 1-888-CAR-5 500, or Society’s Cars For a Cure donation visit the American Cancer Society’s program in California. “A gift to the web site at www.cancer.org to fill out American Cancer Society in the form an online donation form. All accepted of a donated vehicle or boat gener vehicles/boats will be towed free of ates income for cancer research, ad charge. vocacy, education and patient service For more information anytime, call programs that help fight cancer and toll free 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit save lives. Because we manage our www.cancer.org. FREE LEGAL SERVICES (For Low-income residents of Riverside and ., San Bernardino Counties) Offered by Inland Empire Latino Lawyers Association, Inc. “lELLA” Legal Aid Project Family Law Landlord-Tenant (Defendant service) Pictured above are key San Manuel culinary managers; (rto I) Bradley Martin, Execu Collections • Teen Parent Rights tive Chef, Ron Mastandrea, General Manager, Anthony Olivas, Pastry Chef, and Alfred For information, clinic locations cind appointments call Vargas, Sous Chef. (951) 369-3009 Photo by lEHN _8______Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, December 15, 2004
I I I i IS Patronize Our i ^ixxreB \ 342 S. Ml Vernon Avc. San Bernardino, CA 92410 \ I Advertisers i (909) 885-7051 Teller i Monday Friday 10:00 a.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. L Arrowhead Credit Union SE RENTAN I Sunda\' - Closed is recruiting for a candidate APARTAMENTOS I COMPLETE FLORIST SERVICE with excellent balancing, i WE DELIVER (Floral Arrangements for all Occasions) exceptional customer Espacios de una y dos recamaras service and sales skills. Wedding and Bridesmaids Dresses. y estudios, se mantienen con ^ Quinceaneras and Baptismals, and Tuxedo Rentals We have a PT opportunity puertas de seguridad, I available at our 5'" & Mt. r A localizados centralmente Vernon branch in San Ber cerca de centres comerciales I ■ ' • ' i ' V ' nardino. Bilingual Spanish i \ \\'^' ‘ Serving our Hispank Community for over 30 years y escuelas f required. We offer benefits I \ VISA M.C. AMEX Accepted San Bernardino (909) 381-2069 r- ^ ^ s* SEHABIAESPANOL like 401K with company (909) 886-8876 1 I match, health benefits, (909) 883-0514 I training and a professional Rialto (909) 877-0429 i environment Fontana (909) 428-7931 I for PT and FT employees. i Please visit our website, Riverside (951) 686-0872 I Beaumont (951) 8450570 t . www.arrowheadcu.org. 1 for detailed job descriptions Banning (951) 922-8649 and to apply online. www.apartamentospararentar.
SHERIFF TRAINEE Lfp to $l9/hour Son Bar nor di no County is rocruiting for Shoriff Troinoos to join our toom of Shoriff's Doputios in Protocting our Communitios. Tost Bogistrotion; 1/11/05 at 8:00 A.M. sharp FOR MORE INFO: Son Bornordino County Humon Rosourcos 157 W. Fifth St., Son Borrrardino, CA 92415 (909) 387-8304 www.sbcountg.gov/hr AOA/EOE
CS SERVICES NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR Youthful Energy! PROF*OSALS Notice is hereby given that proposals * Fluent Bi-lingual will be accepted by the South Coast * Excellent Money/Bonuses Air Quality Management District, ■ Set up & Display 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA * Promotional Opportunity 91765 for the following: * We train you 2005-18 Design, Engineering & Instal Call (909) 883-5691 lation of a Turn-Key Solar Photovol 10am - 2pm taic (PV) System at AQMD Headquar r- ters in Diamond Bar, CA Mandatory t.. Bidder’s Conference: 1/12/05 9:30 K-‘ a.m. Closing Date: 2/25/05 5:00 p.m. Contact: Ranji George (909) 396-3255 t- ■ k.:. Persons attending a bidder confer ence should confirm their attendance by calling the contact person. Bids will not be accepted from anyone not at tending a mandatory bidder’s confer ence. The RFP may be obtained through the Internet at: http:// www.aqmd.gov/rfp/ If you have questions or would like a copy of the RFP mailed to you, call the contact person. fe'. . It is the policy of the AQMD to ensure that all businesses including minority- owned businesses, women-owned businesses, disabled veteran-owned businesses and small businesses have a fair and equitable opportunity to compete for and participate in
A message from California Departri'enl of Health Services funded AQMD contracts. by the U S Dept of Agricullurc Department of Public Health Nutri SCAQMD Procqrement Unit tion Program Human Services System County of San Bernardino Project LEAN and the Nutrition Network Grant ^9-85867 12/08/04,12/15/04 CNS- 754957#
%