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THE LEGACY OF CESAR E. CHAVEZ ESTELLA CASTORENA-A LEGEND IN march from Delano to Sacramento in SOUTH COLTON 1966. Estella Castorena-a legendary teacher for decades recently The farm workers and supporters passed, and Is refnembered by many. The following article is a carried batmers with the black eagle with HUELGA (strike) and VIVA LA reprint when honored by the Wilson School Alumni Group CAUSA (Long Live Our Cause). The marchers wanted the state government to pass laws, which would permit farm workers to organize into union and allow collective bargaining agreements. Cesar made people aware of the struggle of farm workers for better pay and safer working conditions. He succeeded through nonviolent tactics (boycotts, pickets and strikes). C^sar'' E. Chavez and the union sought Cesar E. Chdvez, founder of the recognition of the importanee and Union (UFW), dignity of all farm workers. used non-violent methods patterned It was the begiiming of La Causa, after Martin Luther King, Jr. and a cause that was supported by Mahatma Gandhi to organize farm organized labor, religious groups, workers. Against great odds, Chdvez minorities, people of color, and forced growers to support collective students. Chavez had the foresight to Estella Castorena, (second from left) is presented with a bouquet of roses by Dr. Luis Gomez bargaining laws for farm workers in train his union workers and send (right) and Ernest Colunga, with Louis Hernandez hoiding a piaque and drawing at the 11*’ , the 1975 Agriculture many of them into cities where they Annuai Wilson School Reunion at the Veterans Park, Colton.. Castorena, Colton School for 43 years and a legend in South Colton, was the first person to be honored at the annual event. Labor Relations Act. By the early used the boycott and picket as their During her teaching career, Castorena becemne the catalyst for inspiring many of her students to 1980’s thousands of workers under weapon. receive higher education and others to become successful In professional careers. Photo by UFW contracts enjoyed high pay, Chdvez was willing to sacrifice his lEHN own life so that the union would family health coverage, pension At eight years of age, Castorena singing in programs and special benefits and other contract continue and that violence was not was already thinking of becoming a occasions. used. Chavez fasted many times. In protections. teacher. She had a collection of Louis Hernandez, retired store In 1962, Cesar founded the 1968 Cesar went on water only, 25 pencils and paper and teaching the manager, remembers Castorena very day fast. He repeated the fast in 1972 National Farm Workers Association, neighborhood girls, however, the vividly. “Ms. Castorena was admired for 24 days and again in 1988, this later to become the United Farm boys were not interested in learning for her command of English; time for 36 days. What motivated hirh Workers, the UFW. at that age. Continue on page 4 joined him and the imion was bom. to do this? He once said, “Farm While in high school, Castorena workers everywhere are angry and That same year Richard Chavez was actively involved in many IN THIS ISSUE designed the UFW Eagle and Chavez worried that they cannot win without activities. Crimson and Gold Annual chose black and red colors. Chavez violence. We have proved it before editor. Pepper Bough editor, school THE IMPACT OF DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGE made many references to the flag by through persistence, hard work, faith choir and sports (Girls Athletic ON EDUCATION, THE WORKFORCE AND THE ECONOMY Pg Z I j stating, “A symbol is an important and willingness to sacrifice. We can Association). After graduating from CALIFORNIA'S ECONOMY NEED MORE | ; win and keep our own self-respect and thing. That is why we chose an Aztec high school, she received an A.A. COLLEGE-EDUCATED LATINOS Pg » | } eagle. It gives pride... When people build a great rmion that will secure Degree from San Bernardino Valley REP. BACA BACKS BUDGET PLAN TO ' ‘ see it they know it means dignity.” the spirit of all people if we do it College and B.A. from the University STRENGTHEN ECONOMY, In 1962, there were very few rmion through a rededication and of Redlands. MEET INLAND PRIORITIES Pg 3 recommitment to the struggle for dues paying members. By 1970 the At the age of 19, Castorena began NATIONAL WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT UFW got grape growers to accept justice through non violence.” teaching at Wilson School in 1949 MONTH Pg 4 union contracts and had eflectively Chavez died peacefully in his sleep uptil 1969, taught at Ruth Grimes LATINO NETWORK 11 ™ ANNUAL organized most of that industry, at one on April 23, 1993, near Yuma, CELEBRACION DE LA MUJER Elementary School in Bloomington COMMUNITY AWARDS Pg 5 point in time claiming 50,000 dues Arizona, a short distance from the for oiie year, and later at McKinley small family farm in the Gila River SAN BERANRDINO STUDENT NAMED TO paying members. The reason was •Elementary School, retiring in 1993 GOVERNOR’S ALL-STATE ACADEMIC Chavez” tireless leadership and Valley where he was bom more than after 43 years in the teaching TEAM Pg T nonviolent tactics that included the 66 years before. On April 29, 1993, profession. During her tenure in SAY HELLO TO BUYER-FRIENDLY , his fasts that Cesar Estrada Chavez was honored in teaching she was also involved in HOUSING MARKET Pg 7 ' focused national attention on farm death by those he led in life. More many community activities, including workers’ problems, and the 340-mile Continue on page 2 Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, March 19, 2008

THE IMPACT OF DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGE ON EDUCATION, THE WORKFORCE AND THE ECONOMY

By Dr. Jesus “Jess” Carreon — Special to the lEHN

change in our populations out of the student which will positively impact accomplishments, I know that there planning equation is suicidal at best. the fabric of their communities. is still an extraordinary amount of Unfortunately, today there seem to be Further, we must come to grips with work to be accomplished on behalf many in our nation who pretend that the fact that as we create and of our children and communities well the diversity of our populations is not distribute weklth we cannot deny into the future. an important factor in our progress as that our faces, cultures and languages We cannot wait for a solution to communities when, in fact, it is the are continuing to change. We must suddenly appear on the internet, TV reality of who will be continuing to utilize this comparative strength or in the newspaper! Leadership is not enter America’s educational systems, advantage in ail areas of society as just about those who have the titles, workforce, and ultimately, will drive a means by which we build rather it is about all of us collaborating economic growth in the 2P* century. community. Moreover, a dilemma we for the good of the communities More directly, the greatest face today (and we have for quite within which we live, work and play. challenge we face as a nation in the some time) is the low levels of We as Americans have always 2U* century is the education and educational attainment among certain been up to meeting the challenges in training of a globally competitive groups, specifically Hispanics and front of us. Demographic change will and diverse workforce. Just African Americans. This is a major eontinue to take place and offer us Current news stories about our studying to pass tests will not focus issue that will hamper our collective unlimited opportunities. Our nation economy confirm that it is major issue our student’s attention on the success if we do not deal with it in a and children’s future are in our hands. that appears to concern many people development of skills and abilities to more comprehensive and aggressive It’s personal for all of us and I have throughout the nation, especially the include in their career and life kit. We manner. We have all read studies that faith that we will make it work. Presidential candidates! And, must focus greater effort on educating indicate that as a person gets more Dr. Jesus “Jess” Carreon is interwoven into the economic picture and preparing new entrants and education, the potential to increase President/CEO of Jess Carreon and in communities throughout our nation incumbent workers to suceeed in this their level of income increases Associates, an educational consulting are the people who now, and well into highly competitive worldwide proportionately. If we do not raise firm. Dr. Carreon has extensive the future, will make up our economy. To that point, the K-16 the level of educational attainment experience in education, mostly in workforce. So why am I taking the public educational system must be of all populations, our workforce community colleges. He has served as time to share my points of view? much more focused on: a) preparing and economy will be assuredly a community college President, Frankly because as we plan and students for an increasingly more constrained, less competitive Superintendent/President and execute our educational, workforce- competitive and diverse workplace, bj' and less prosperous. District Chancellor in three different and economic development plans and developing and delivering Reflecting on life as a father and states. He has also served in activities we cannot ignore the educational arid training programs grandfather as well as an educator for leadership positions at the national demographic changes that have and services in a more coordinated nearly 37 years, the future of our level such as President of the Board occurred over the last 30 years, with manner among the various levels of communities and success of our of Directors of the National no sign of slowing. To leave this the systems, c) making the needs and children has always been on my mind. Community College Hispanic demands of employers and the As a Latino growing up in Southern Council and Chair of the Board of workplace a high priority in California who did not speak English Directors of. the American educational master planning, and d) until he was 5 (I spoke Spanish), I was Association of Community Colleges creating a more comprehensive fortunate to get a very good education (the national advocacy organization Hispanic News portfolio of education and training and eventually became a community for America's Community Colleges). The inliwd Empire's only Htspanic-owned En^ish language.newspaper San BepiaKinr ■ ^^etsl(le C.nf’on -ontnna Vaney college President and Chancellor. Onlano ''.■oruna bioomtngion Hanchu Cneamonga Hiflruanii hedlands programs that improves the academic, social and economic standing of each While I take pride in my The Inland Empire Hispanic THE LIFE OF CESAR News is owned and operated THE LEGACY OF CESAR E. CHAVEZ CHAVEZ by the Hispanic Communica­ Continued from page 1 PRAYER BREAKFAST tion and Development Cor­ Middle School poration. than 50,000 mourners came to honor man whom, with faith and discipline, 6650 Magnolia Ave. Publisher/Editor - Graciano Gomez the charismatic labor leader at the site soft-spoken humility and amazing Otfice Manager - Trini Gomez of his first public fast in 1968 and his inner strength, led a very courageous San Bernardino, CA, 92407 Design/Layout - Charla Paszkiewicz last in 1988, the United Farm Workers life. Saturday, March 29, 2008 Accounts Analyst - Stella Salazar Field Office at ‘‘Forty Acres.” It was ^ Chavez was a farm worker from Program; 8:00 am to 11:00 a, Bulk Mail Distribution - Ray Abril the largest funeral of any labor leader Distribution - Art Ramos childhood who possessed a deep KEYNOTE SPEAKER: in the history of the U.S. They came personal understanding of the plight Dr. Paul Cortez, Writers - Paloma Esquivel in caravans from Florida to California of migrant workers, and he labored Pauline Jaramillo UCR Emeritus Professor to pay respect to a man whose strength all his years to lift their lives. During Angela Vasquez Children speakers, art was in his simplicity. his lifetime, Chavez never earned The Inland Empire Hispanic The death of Chavez marked an more than $5,000 a year. Every day exhibit, plays, News is published every two music, entertainment, weeks and distributed in San Ber- era of dramatic changes in American in California and in other states where nardino, Riverside, Colton, agriculture. His contributions would farm workers are organizing, Chavez Sponsors: AMAE, SB City Rialto, Fontana, Moreno Valley, be eroded, and others would have to Ontario, Corona, Bloomingtom, lives in their hearts. Chavez lives Schools Rancho Cucamonga, Highland & shoulderthe burden of his work. But, wherever Americans’ he inspired to Colton City Schools Redlands. You may subscribe or Chavez, who resisted that those who work nonviolently for social change. advertise by contacting the of­ Kiwanis Club Greater SB labor in the earth were entitled to fice. Inland Empire Hispanic News share fairly in the rewards of their toil,, “We are convinced that non­ $10 per person (checks Telephone (909) 381-6259 would never be forgotten. violence is more powerful than Fax (909)384-0419 And he was victorious. Chavez left violence...” payable to AMAE) Email: hiapanich«vs@verizoan^ our world better than he found it, and “The end of all education Tickets purchased in his legacy inspires us still. The farm advance, RSVP by March 14 Office: should surely be service to workers who labor in the fields and 1558-D North Waterman others” Information/ticket purchase: yearn for respect and self-sufficiency San Bernardino, CA 92404 Cesar E. Chavez Sue Wright (909) 381-1300 pinned their hopes on this remarkable Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, March 19, 2008

CALIFORNIA’S ECONOMY NEED MORE COLLEGE-EDUCATED LATINOS By Martin Carnoy California faces a major economic crisis: a shortage of four-year college graduates

The state stands to produce too and other disadvantaged students them along. that identifies students in middle few graduates to fuel its cutting-edge academically and have led them College counseling in California school and mentors them through service economy, mainly because not through this complex maze to a high schools has to be strengthened, high school into college, helping them enough Latinos attend and complete college education. But they can’t do so that counseling staffs can also find financing. Another is San college. it all. To achieve the massive increase encourage minority students to Jose’s National Hispanic University, In 2005-2006, one-half the in Latino graduates needed by the choose college prep courses and which has its own pre-university students in California’s public economy, state and federal action is pursue funding opportunities for program to help guide young Latinos schools were Latinos, but Latinos needed. college. As many private schools have into college. Yet, such programs are earned only about 15 percent of the State Schools Superintendent Jack known for years, good counseling and small. They are good models but 150,000 bachelor’s degrees awarded O’Connell’s P-16 Council has college placement courses produce cannot do the job on a laige scale. The by all California colleges that year. recommended steps that could help much greater results per dollar spent bottom line is that if government does As the student population of Latinos (and African-Americans) do than just trying to raise test scores. not step up to the plate, California California becomes increasingly better in school. But almost all will Next year, a new administration in won’t have the educated labor force Latino, these numbers bode badly for take a long time to produce results. Washington must pass tax credits for it needs in the decades to come. the state’s economy. For example, expanding free, high- college tuition, increase the Pell Grant Martin Camoy is a reporter for the The problem will not be easy to quality early childhood education program aimed at low-income SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS resolve. Many Latino students start could jump-start Latino students in students and make the Pell Grant out behind in kindergarten and never elementary school and, in 15 years, application process much simpler. catch up. By the time they reach produce more college students. This could help Latino families offset middle and high school, many bright Similarly, pushing primary and some of the rising costs of higher SALE REP Latino students are counseled by secondary schools to do better could education. The state can do more, too. poorly trained school officials into continue to raise student achievement, State universities should be rewarded WANTED low-level courses which are not in the and eventually should produce better for identifying potential lower- TIm IEHN is sMkIng academic track. Without family prepared Latino students to enter income minority applicants in high members who are savvy in navigating college. This, too, will take quite a school. Colleges should also get assertive persons as middle and high school choices, most while. financial help for providing remedial sale representatives Latino students never fulfill Much more emphasis has to be put courses. If colleges can do this for minimum course requirements for on policies that would increase athletes, they should be able to do the within the INLAND college. Many also attend higli Latinos’ college attend’arice lind saihe for'Students with academic EMPIRE . schools that don’t offer the honors graduation over the next five to 10 potential. GOOD commissions. and advanced placement courses now years. For example, California middle There are private, non-profit needed to attend the University of and high schools should have models for achieving success with Call (909) 381-62S9 California. financial incentives to identify young, minority, first-generation for appointment. Many dedicated teachers and potential college-bound Latino and college students. One of these. First administrators have motivated Latino African-American students and help Graduate, is a San Francisco program

RER BACA BACKS BUDGET PLAN TO STRENGTHEN ECONOMY, MEET INLAND PRIORITIES Bill Adds $7 Billion in Education Funding while Putting America on Course for a Balanced Budget

WASHINGTON, D.C. - surplus by 2012 and adhering to strict communities,” added Rep. Baca. budget - including cuts that would Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) pay-as-you-go budget principles. “Our balanced budget brings fiscal devastate Medicare programs; today joined a majority in the House The new Democratic budget responsibility back to Washington, Medicaid-school based programs, and of Representatives in support of a makes key investments in renewable gives middle class families the tax COPS community police service new, fiscally responsible budget plan energy and energy efficiency, which breaks they deserve, and helps grants. For a detailed summary' of the that will strengthen the economy, will create hundreds of thousands of make our communities safer and Democratic budget, visit http:// make America safer, and invest in the green jobs. The budget also makes a stronger.” budget.house.gov/analyses/ real priorities of the American people. new commitment to education, The Democratic plan also rejects 09smnmary_dem_budget_rev.pdf The budget for Fiscal Year 2009 was adding $7.1 billion more for the harmful cuts in the President’s approved by a vote of 212-207. education programs than the “For too long, the Republican President’s proposed budget. It also Congress and President Bush have lowers taxes for middle class families Happy Hour run up big deficits while ignoring while working to lower food and $2 Tacos “bar area only' m Fresh fruit Margarilas m the priorities of the American energy costs. 2 pm - 6 pm 7 days RESTAURANT people,” said Rep. Baca. “I am Additionally, the budget honors n Enjoy the tasted of fresh authentic m the service of our brave men and proud to support a budget that will .YUCATECAN CUISINE PREPARED DAILY! 1 help get the American economy women in uniform by providing a Cater,, moving again, and start to bring $4.9 billion increase over Fiscal Year Ml our nation out of its $9 trillion 2008 for veterans’ health care. It also deficit.” strengthens our national security by The Democratic budget is a sharp increasing funding to protect America departure from the economically from terrorism over the President’s HOURS; unsound budgets proposed by the proposed levels. Mon-Thurs: 11 am - 9 pm President and the previous “At a time when our state’s Fri: 11 am -10 pm Sat: 9 am -10 pm Republican Congress. The budget budget free-fall is spiraling out of Sun: 9 am - 9 pm M approved by the House today is control, Californians need a budget 1839 Mentone Blvd., Mentone, CA 92359 fiscally responsible, resulting in a that provides real answers to our Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, March 19, 2008

NATIONAL WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT MONTH

March is selected as National Women Bilingual/Bicultural Program, and ‘one of a kind’. She is passionate a the age of thirty-eight, leaving her of Achievement Month to recognize substitute teacher (1985 to 1992) in about her personal convictions that all with five minor children to raise. She and celebrate women who have the Riverside Unified School District. people should have the opportunity relocated to the High Desert in 1990 contributed their time, talents and Valdez-Yeager was elected to the to reach their foil potential, especially where she attended Victor Valley efforts to their communities. Riverside School District Board of minority youth. She is tireless in Community College focusing her Inland Empire Hispanic News has Education in 1992 and served one serving her community by giving of studies in psychology in preparation selected the following women in the term, serving also in 1994 as her time, energies and resources to of her sons impending death. Inland Empire. Administrative Assistant to Mayor those causes that have long-lasting Soon after she served as a Ronald Loveridge. In 1996, she positive affects. She is totally devoted telemarketer at the Green Tree in became Executive Assistant to the to her family and invaluable asset to Victorville where she discovered her Superintendent, Riverside School me personally and to the County deep passion to serve the commimity District. Office of Education.” in which she lived. Her passion Since 1999 Valdez-Yeager has Superintendent Ketmefo M. Young- flourished during her role in the held the position of Chief Riverside County Superintendent of broadcasting industry where she Administrative Liaison to the Schools realized how the Hispanic Riverside County Superintendent of Commimity was underdeveloped and Schools. underserved in various facets. As Valdez-Yeager has also served in such, she worked very diligently to leadership roles in an array of incorporate the Spanish Media in activities, namely: UCR Medical developing an increased level of School Advisory Committee; Inland awareness, and value of the Hispanic Empire Concilio for the Spanish- Market throughout the High Desert Speaking Board; Greater Riverside Region. Shortly after joining the High Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Desert Hispanic Chamber of (Past President); Latina Women’s Commerce, as a broad member Health Forum; Riverside County ,Vickie began reaching out to the Library Foundation; Fiesta de la business community where she has Ofelia Valdez-Yeager Familia; Riverside Community increased membership base by 700 Ofelia Valdez-Yeager is College Foundation Board; Hispanic percent. recognized in the Inland Empire for Education Advancement Foundation; In addition, she has been at the her professional role in the education Greater Riverside Chamber of forefront in the development of field and decades-long dedication to Commerce, Latino Network; Head various programs such as the community service, holding Start Policy Council; PTA Leadership Vickie Cabriales Legislative Power Lunch, Spanish leadership roles in socio-economic, (1983-1993-served in district and 'Vickie Cabriales is one of 12 language general meetings, and the health, education and political local councils); Uptown Kiwanis children bom in Las Curses, New Small Business Assistance Day. Her activities, and a role model to many Club; and additional activities in Mexico. She moved with her family onward ventures include the inception in the diverse population and younger education, social and economic areas, as child to Northern California where of the High Desert Hispanic Chamber generation. among many others. both her parents and siblings worked Foundation, as well as developing Valdez-Yeager received a B.A. in She has been recognized with as migrant workers. other programs that will serve the Spanish, California Life Teaching major regional awards; Ohtli Award Married at a young age, she had socially economic disadvantaged Credential-Primary and Hayward by the Mexican Government; seven children and became a widow under the foundation. Extension Division course work at Hispanic Lifestyle Influential Latina UCR; and added course work in of the Year; Latino Network- Cuernavaca, Mexico, accredited Celebracfon De La Mujer; La Sierra ESTELLA CASTORENA -A LEGEND IN through the La Verne College. President’s Community Service SOUTH COLTON For over two decades, Valdez- Citation; Josie Lozano Memorial Yeager has served in a myriad of Award; YWCA Women of Estelia Castorena-a legendary teacher for decades recently passed, and is education-related positions on Achievement Award; Inland Empire remembered by many. The following article is a reprint when honored by bilingual education, resource teacher Hispanic , News’ Woman of the Wilson School Alumni Group on Title VII projects. Coordinated Achievement Award; Riverside Continued from page 1 Child Care Process, counselor with Council PTA Honorary Service Mexican-American families and Honorary Service Award; and others. encouraging us to get a higher that are available. I did not take no students, teacher in Follow Through “Ofelia Valdez-Yeager is truly education so we would speak as well for an answer,” she said. as she did. She was always inspirational and many of her students Ms. Castorena taught us about became very successfol. When we study habits, communication skills played in sports, she would join us, and challenged us academically and although she was dressed elegantly to be accountable. She also made us and in high heels. She would sing to feel good about our culture and us every Friday. Ms. Castorena was a ourselves. She has been one of the person with spirit and a heart for all positive highlights in my life. her students,” Hernandez said. Dr. Tom Rivera, Associate Dean, In a telephone interview, Cal State San Bernardino. Castorena said her parents strongly believed in education and instilled in her and sister, Sylvia, to read books and with the future expectation that both would acquire a college education. “I became interested in teaching at an early age and my lifelong passion has been to inspire my students to learn, and the value of a good education and opportunities Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, March 19, 2008

LATINO NETWORK 11™ ANNUAL CELEBRACION DE LA MUJER COMMUNITY AWARDS

Access to the justice system is a major and the Struggle for Educational concern to Ms. Gonzales and is the Equity” at Brown University in driving force behind her commitment Providence, Rhode Island. Leading by to providing pro bono work. She example she has been instrumental in currently is serving as Board President encouraging our youth to become of the Inland Empire Latino Lawyers active participants in their community. Association which for the past 28 years Her untiring motivation in assisting has been providing access to the our youth gain access to a variety of judicial system through a pro bono opportimities has been an inspiration attorney panel. Ms. Gonzales has also to us all. foimd time to serve on the Inland The Celebracion De La Mujer Counties Legal Service Board of event is held in collaboration with Directors, the Riverside County Bar National Women's History Month. Latino Network held its 11"’ Annual Celebracion de la Mujer Awards Luncheon held at the Zacatecas Restaurant, Riverside. This year's awardees: (I to r) Alma Castrejon, Martha Castillo, Association’s Elves Program and the Latino Network provides a forum to Carol Viveros, Rina Gonzales, Esther Portillo, and Yolanda Esquivel. Photo bylEHN Inland Agency’s family of programs as address community issues affecting the Board’s Vice-Chair/Secretary. Ms. and impacting the Latino community The Latino Network challenges in their pursuit of higher Gonzales stated, “To me doing pro in Riverside and surrounding area. inaugurated its eleventh annual education, and other activities under bono work is something I must do as a The organization also serves as a Celebracion de la Mujer • the auspices of MEChAde UCR. This member of my community, when you vehicle for the dissemination of commemorating the contributions past summer she also took part in help someone to improve their life, information and the sharing of and accomplishments of six women Camp Justice, volunteering to make a you help not only that person but the resources. Meetings are held the first who have demonstrated the spirit of difference in the lives of farm entire community.” and third Wednesdays of each month commitment to their communities, workers. Castrejon states, “I have Esther Portillo -Ms. Portillo is at 4525 Victoria Ave, Riverside at a luncheon on March 14 at devoted my time to work for our Organizing Director for the Center for beginning at 7:30am. Zacatecas Cafe community and believe education is a Community Action & Environmental County of San Bernardino “We are honoring some strong component for our success as a Department of Community Development and Justice’s Community Empowerment Housing outstanding women who have given commxmity” Program. She has a wealth of 2005-2010 Consolidated Plan and without asking for something in return, Martha Castillo - A Mentor experience and knowledge in 2008-2009 Action Plan said Estella Acuna, past award Teacher at Centro de Ninos, Ms. community organizing, voter NOTICE OF HEARING recipient and selection committee Castillo has been an inspiration to her NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Supervisors education and mobilization and has of the County of San Bernardino will hold a public hearing on member. “It is right to recognize and TUESDAY. Marcb25^(HaAT10:QQAJ^.. in the Chambers co-workers and families that she works actively participated in many activities of the Board of ^iperviscra, 385 North Arrowhead Avenue, award them.” First Floor, BehlahffilBr f>ur|!®ge of ffie hearfr^'' with on a daily basis. She has assisted concerning health, educatiori,"^ and is to review the County's proposed 2005-2010 Consolidated Plan Update and 200^2009 Action Plan. This year’i^honorees are: new teachers gain the skills and housing. She volunteered on BACKGROUND Each year since 1975, the County of Alma Castrejon - Ms. Castrejan knowledge necessary to build strong campaigns against Propositions 187, San Bernardino has qualified to receive federal housing and community development grant funds frcMn the U.S. wants to become a high school and effective relationships with Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). 209, and 227 and on the political The funds are to develop viable communities by providing counselor because she believes that it families and staff members. A strong decent housing, suitable living environments and expanded campaigns of State Senator Gloria economic opportunities, principally for iow-and moderate- will allow her to impact the lives of income persons. In 2005, HUD renewed the County’s belief that a child’s first teacher is their Romero and others. She began qualification to receive Community Development Block students and make a positive impact Grant (COBG), Emeigency Shelter Grant (ESu) and HOME parents, she strives to empower them teaching adults citizenship classes in Investinent Partnerships Act (HOME) programs for Fiscal Years 2006,2007 and 20(M. TlW CDBG foods are for eligible on the number of students accessing to be able to assist their children with Los Angeles while attending Cal Poly prefects in the unincorporated communities and thirteen (13) cooperating dties. These cities are Adelanto, Barstow. higher education. She has volunteered discovery and nature a love for Pomona and later moved to San Big Bear Lake, Colton, Grand Terrace, Highland, Loma Linda, Montdair, Needles, Redlands, Twent^ine Palms, countless hours to various activities Yucaipa, and the Town of Yucca Valley. For the purpose learning. She has been actively Bernardino to work at Libreria del of these grant funds, fois area is refeir^ to as the ‘Ccxmty including; the Carnalito (Little involved in the Parent Advisory Consortium.” In additkxi to these dties, the Cities of Chino Pueblo. Now based in Riverside, she Hills, Rancho Cucamcxiga. and Rialto have been approved Brother) Program aimed at students at by HUD to partidpate in the County’s HOME Program Committee at Centro, provided classes works with local communities and is Consortium. In 1995, HUD combined the HOME, ESG and CDBG programs into a single grant application process. As Lincoln High School Continuation in the evenings, and volunteers at at the forefront of combating the part of the grant application, the County is required to submit a document that ^dresses the strategies and priority needs School, Dia del Nino (Day of the various community events and always growing anti-immigrant sentiment in for using these three grant programs over a five-year p>ehod. This document is called toe Cwsolidated Plan. The County Child), which focuses on elementary advocating for quality child care the Inland Valleys. She is an active adopted its current five-year Ccxisolidated Plan on April 12, 2005. That Plan covers fiscal years 2005-06,2006-07,2007- school age children, a support group OS, 2008-09 and 2009-10. The County must now update the programs. member of the National Alliance for Consolidated Plan to cover the fourto-year increment of this for AB540 students who face huge five-year plan. Also, the proposed 2005-2010 Consolidated Carol Viveros - Ms. Viveros is an Human Rights and the Southern Plan will indude the Year 2008-2009 Action Ran. This year, toe County antidpates receiving $7,886,510 in CDBG unsung heroine who has dedicated California Human Rights Network. funds, $326,773 In ESG funds, and $4,079,031 in HOME fonds (induding $26,300 for toe American Dream Down herself to the teaching profession and Along with her local efforts for justice payment initiative, as part of toe HOME program). Subject to limitations imposed by federal regulations, HOME, ESG, Fontana Hispanic Chamber of her students. Whether it is economical and equity she is also dedicated to or CDBG funds may be used for homeewner assistance, emergency shelter homelessness prevention, housing Commerce & challenges, learning a second language intemational issues. At 26, Esther was presentation, economic development, capital improvements, public services, housing development, foir housing and Rialto Councilman Joe Baca, Jr. or social development concerns she program management. The prcH^osed A<^on Plan is being the youngest recipient of the Petra developed to program the use of toese fonds during fiscal sponsors of year 2008-09 and will outline a “Continuum of Care" system finds a way to provide assistance. She Fellowship Award (2003) given by the to address homelessness in San Bernardino County. Cesar Chavez Benefit Luncheon has impacted many students in her Petra Foundation, a nationally- PUBLIC COMMENT For a period of thirty (30) days Fontana High School Cafeteria beginning on March 10, 2008, and ending on April 8, 2008, stellar career at Hawthorne Elementary recognized human and civil rights the public is invited to submit written comments on this 9453 Citrus Av. Fontana proposed Consolidated Plan. Draft copies of this dcxxjment and has former students who organization based in Washington, are available for public review at the office of the County Department of Community Development and Housing Saturday, March 29,2008 continually visit her. She is judged by DC. (CDH). Copies of the proposed plan vmII be {^ovlded at the (HJblic hearing. Comments received after 5:00 p.m., April Meet and Greet 11.00 am her peers and administrators as an 8, 2008, cannot be considered in the preparation of the Yolanda Esquivel - Ms. Esquivel proposed 2005-2010 Consolidated Ran Update and 2008- to 12:00 pm 2009 Action Plan. Send comments to County CDH at the excellent teacher and outstanding role serves as an English Learner Specialist address shown below. Those individuais wishing to express Luncheon: 12:00 pm their vievtrs on this item may be present and be heard at tiie model for her students. A cancer at Badger Spring Middle School in puttie hearing or may. prior to the time of the hearing, submit written comments to the Clerk of toe Board of Supervisors, Guest speakers: Fontana survivor Carol also dedicates part of Moreno Valley. She is a strong 385 Ncxih Arrowhead Avenue, Second Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0130. If you challenge any decision Councilpersons her life to the awareness and advocate for English Learners and regarding ^ above proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or somecxie else raised Frank Scialdone, Janis prevention of cancer. The Hawthorne refuses to allow this group to be at toe public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors at, Rutherford, and Elementary Hawks continue to soar to ignored. Her interest in the education or prior to, the public hearing. Due to time constraints and the number of persons wishing to give oral testimony, time new heights with the commitment and restrictions may be placed on oral testimony at the public John Roberts, Dr. Sergio Flores, of our youth dates back to when as a hearing regarding tois proposal. You may make your comments in writing to as^re that-you are able to express Fontana minority school efforts of Carol Viveros. young new teacher she lead and yourself adequately. • candidates Rina Gonzales - Ms. Gonzales is organized a boycott of Coachella County of San Bernardino Department of Community Development and Housing Tickets: Vip-$25, Amigo-15, deputy city attorney for the city of Valley schools in protest of the 290 North “D" Street, Sixth Floor San Bernardino, CA 92415-0040 Students-$10 Riverside acting as general counsel for physical abuse of Mexican children by Attn: Program and Compliance Section or call (909) 388-0964 two city departments as well as 200 limited tickets local teachers and to demand bilingual PAUL BIANE, CHAIRMAN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE Ticket information/purchase: providing assistance to the city’s education. 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The Kiwanis Club of Greater San Bernardino held its 6* Annual Menudo Cook- Off with a tremendous support from the commxmities of San Bernardino, Colton and Redlands with over 300 persons enjoying a delicious breakfast, variety of menudo cooking, and plenty of camaraderie. Ten competitors vied for the winner’s circle. The winner was Richard Manzano from Redlands. All proceeds want to the Kiwanis Scholarship Fund.. Photos by lEHN

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San Bernardino Valley College Foundation & SBVC Alliance for the Arts Present A benefit concert to provide full scholarships to economically disadvan­ taged students and bringing “Together” the legendary talents of Brenton Wood, Al Wilson and Tierra, performing such chart-busting greats as The Oogum Boogum Song, Gimme a Little Sign, Together and Show & Tell. From big swings at the theme park to little swings in the backyard, nothing beats playtime Saturday, May 3 TICKETS with friends and family. With weekend train service connecting LA, San Bernardino and 3:00 pm all points in between, Metrolink always makes getting together part of the fun. This March, Individual Tickets: $30.00 get $10* off admission prices to Universal Studtas Hollywood when you show your San Bernardino Valley College Students with ID: $25.00 GREEK THEATRE *VIP Reception: $100.00 Metrolink ticket. Amphitheatre Seat Cushion $7.00 ■^METROLINK. 8AN BERNARDINO LINE Train Service TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED ON-LINE AT: http://bookstore.valleycollege.edu (click on “Together” link) Vv% \ xv % SBVC Bookstore (Campus Center Building) 7:45 am to 7 pm Monday thru Thursday 7:45 am to 4 pm Friday SBVC Campus Business Office (ADSS Building) Weekend tickets 25% off 9 am to 4 pm Monday thru Friday Kids 5 and under ride free A boautiful 3,000-seat amphitheatre on *VIP Reception —A limited number of ViP tickets have been the “new" SBVC campus allocated for this event. The reception begins at 1:30 p.m. in the SBVC Campus Center where guests will meet-and-greet Brenton metrollnktraina.eom 701 So. Mt. Vernon Avenue Wood, Al Wilson and Rudy & Steve Salas of Tierra. The reception includes wine and exquisite hors d’oeuvres and will conclude with a aOO-37i-LINK San Bernardino, CA 92410 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony hosted by the SBVC Alliance for the Arts. A portion of this $100 ticket ($50) is a tax deductible donation. *$10 off general admission ticket cannot be combined with any other offer or sightseeing tours-restricfions INFORMATION: 909-384-8611 appty. Offer valid through April X, 2007. One $10 off general admission discoieit per M^ulink ticket.