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SAN BERNARDINO CHAPTER HOSTS: American G.I. Forum State Convention morning session will simultaneously nardino Chapter, welcome our com­ have a women and youth workshop. rades and may we have a most success­ The luncheon will have Jesse Ugalde, ful state convention," stated Henry Director, California Department of Martinez, local chapter chairperson. Veterans Affairs as speaker. The eve­ The local chapter was charted in 1960 ning event will be a dinner and pro­ with 12 members and Anthony Bo- gram. The speaker is Tony Gallegos, canegra as its first chairperson. The commissioner. United States Equal Em­ first local G.l. Fomm Queen was Anita ployment Opportunity Commission and Roaro. former national and state G.l. Forum Since that time, the local chapter has chairperson. been recognized as one of the most On Saturday, July 8th, there wdl be a active organizations in the community. morning and afternoon business ses­ Chapter members are known for their sion. The morning session will include participation with other community a women and youth workshop. The organizations in fundraisers, youth women's luncheon speaker will be Dr. programs, education, civil rights, vet­ Barbara Flores, Coordinator, Bilingual erans and political affairs. Hiram Diaz Henry Martinez Education, Cal-State, San Bemardino. One of the better known activities for Convention Chairperson Local Chapter Chairperson The evening event will be the queen which the local chapter is recognized is pageant, the unveiling of Dr. Hector the annual queen coronation and re- The American G.I. Forum has sched­ the initial event which is scheduled at Garcia portrait and a dance with the eendy the local chapter was involved in uled its state convention in San Bemar- the Waterman Public Golf Club, fol­ Latin Society Band. its 29th coronation. dino at the Maruko Hotel from July 6th lowed by an awards function at the On Sunday, July 9th, the morning to July 9th. Plans for this event have V.F.W. Post 8787. Thereafter, a wel­ business session wiU conclude the offi­ Another well-known activity has been been ongoing for approximately a year coming reception for members and their cial convention. The San Bemardino its scholarship program. Numerous according to Hiram Diaz, local con­ families wiU be held sponsored by area chapter will host a barbecue at the college-bound youth have been the vention chairperson. "Our committee elected officials, including Mayor V.F.W. Post 8787, located at 2018 W. recipients of the scholarships and in- • has worked very diligently in planning Holcorab (at his residence). Supervisor Foothill, San Bemardino. A half-beef centive awards. this event and we anticipate that this Riordan , Supervisor Hammock, As­ will be raffled as a fundraiser for the The active involvement of many of its will be one of the best G.l. Forum semblyman Eaves, Senator Ayala and Margaret Martinez Scholarship. members have been an inspiration and conventions to date," stated Hiram Diaz. Congressman Brown. "The opportunity for the San Bemar­ served as a role model for our youth for The last Forum Convention held in San On Friday, July 7th, the convention dino Chapter and City of San Bemar­ approximately three decades. Bemardino was in 1977. will convene with a business session, dino to host the state convention occurs Our community is proud of our local On July 6, a golf tournament wiU be continuing into the afternoon. The very infrequently. We, of the San Ber­ chapter. Chavez, United Farm Workers Picket Riverside Press-Enterprise Newspaper Inside: for "Union Bashing" news reporting More than 200 farm workers led by Press-Enterprise tried to exploit deceit­ Cesar Chavez picketed the Riverside ful irmuendo to accomplish what a G.I. Forum Press-Enterprise today to protest al­ straight presentation of the facts would leged "union-bashing" disguised as not produce," the UFW president said. Page 5 objective journalism. "Union bashing disguised as objective Chavez said demonstrating "is the only joumalism may sell newspapers, but it MALDEF way farm workers can have their voices is dishonest and immoral." heard by the Press-Enterprise. It is our Chavez said if the newspaper had "gone Defeat of AB933 sole recourse against newspaper sto­ to the trouble of finding and printing Page 2 ries riddled with shoddy investigation, the facts objectively," it would have innuendo, half-truths and outrightfalse- presented a very different picture of the Redlands hoods." UFW. He cited key information left out Three articles appearing in the news­ of the Press-Enterprise's coverage. Vote by District paper's June 25 and Jime 26 editions The UFW "Represents more workers Will go to Voters quoted largely unidentified sources to today than 10 years ago," Chavez claim Chavez's United Farm Workers Page 3 said.The union represents, and has been has built up revenues from business certified by the State of California as investments while its membership the sole Collective Bargaining Agent declined. Cesar Chavez leads pickets at "Using mostly unnamed sources, the Continued on page 4 Press-Enterprise. Political Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, July 5,1989

FROM THE GOVERNOR Carreon appointed Deputy MALDEF Blasts Defeat of Census Outreach Bill Director of California Trade (Los Angeles-June 28,1989) The phatically, "or they do understand the State in every sense of the word." and Investment Office. Mexican American Legal Defense and effects of their actions and won't set By defeating AB933, the legislature in Educational Fund (MALDEF) is blast­ aside partisan politics in the best inter­ effect has said it will continue to rely El dfa de hoy el Gobemador nombrd a ing the recent defeat of a census educa­ ests ofthe state andits residents." Vargas only on the census Bureau for a com­ Ama L. Carredn de la Ciudad de tional outreach bill in the California says the vote illustrated a lack of fore­ plete count. While recognizing the Mdxico al puesto de Directora Dele- legislature that would have ensured a sight by state officials because his bureau's efforts, Vargas says that gada de la Oficina de Comercio e In- more accurate count of the state's experience has shown that census out­ community organizations, city and state versiones de California en la Ciudad population in the 1990 census, calling reach programs of every kind are needed agencies, schools and other entities must de Mexico, ("Deputy Director of the the vote "a missed opportunity to en­ tremendously. be involved in outreach work to effec­ California Trade and Investment Of­ sure a stable future for the state for the MALDEF began a national census tively reach out to the traditionally fice, Mexico City"). rest of this century." educational outreach program in Sep­ undercounted population groups, and Actualmente, Carredn, de 37 alios de MALDEF Census Program Director tember of 1988, but Berta Saavedra, this take resources that are currently edad, es la directora de servicio de la Arturo Vargas is particularly critical of MALDEF California Census Coordi­ unavailable. ndmina de miembros para la Cdmara the vote against Assembly Bill 933, nator, says there is stiU much woik to Recognizing the need for additional de Comercio Americana de Mdxico. which was made along partisan lines - do to insure that everyone in the state outreach, the cities of Los Angeles and Ella ha desempeflado este puesto desde - all Democratic legislators in the as­ knows why participating in the census Santa Ana in southern California have 1988. sembly voted for the biU, one lone Re­ is important. Right now, she says, initiated city census informational Desde 1985-88, prestd servicio como publican voted in favor. AB 933, spon­ awareness of the importance of the programs, and the state of Maryland la directora delegada de comercio in- sored by Assembly member Peter census simply doesn't exist, particu­ began a statewide campaign this past temacional para la misma cdmara. Chacdn, would have declared the third larly in the Hispanic community. His­ spring. While some California cities Desempefid el puesto de instructora de weekofMarch 1990 as "Census Aware­ torically, Hispanics, other minorities, are taking positive steps to ensure an Economla en Relaciones Intemacion- ness Week," required state and local the poor and urban populations are accurate count of the state's population, ales para la Universidad Autdnoma de government agencies to include mail­ undercounted in every decennial cen­ Eric Vega, MALDEF State Policy Mdxico desde 1975-77. ings on the 1990 census and encour­ sus, and Saavedra says it behooves Analyst in Sacramento, remains con­ Recibid el tftulo de Bachiller en Rela­ aged cooperative efforts by the state, every elected official in the state to do cerned that state officials are shiridng ciones Intemacionales de la Universi­ the schools and community groups to all that he or she can to lower the their responsibility in the upcoming dad Autdnoma de Mdxico en 1972; un ensure maximum participation in the undercount. census. certificado en Estudios Latinoameri- census. The fiscal implications would "It's really very simple: the under­ "The defeat of this biU indicates that canos de la misa universidad en 1978; have been minimal. The cost to the count will cost the state increased po­ our elected representatives have delib­ as! como un certificado de Estudios state would have been $100,000. litical influence in Washington and erately chosen to remain indifferent to Avanzados de Graduados en Comercio "It's very clear that state officials ei­ result in millions of doUai^s in lost fed­ those population groups that histori­ del colegio, "Montgomery College" (en ther do not truly understand the detri­ eral funds," Saavedra says. "Ourelected cally have been undercounted," Vegas Maryland) en 1980. mental effects of the bill's defeat on the officials must explain why they voted says. "An undercount of the state's Presta servicio a la discrecidn Gober- future of this state," Vargas says em­ down a bill that can only benefit this populatiori," he concludes, "means, that nador. in the end, we all lose." El salario para este puesto es $35,700 CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL ddlares. Welcome El puesto no requiere la confirmacidn A Career With A Purpose American del Senado. G.I. Forum AGE: 20-31 SALARY: $2410 - $2879 per month Hispanic Republicans

WW INLAND EMPIRE w* Host G.I. Forum HISPANIC NEWS The Inland Empire Hispanic Republi­ Wednesday July 5,1989 can Party will host a hospitality recep­ Volume 2, Number 18 tion for all G.I. Forum members and guests in Room 305 and 306 at the The Inland Empire Hispanic News is Maruko Hotel, 295 North "E" Street, owned and operated by the Hispanic SanBemardinoonFriday, July7,1989, Communication and Development 4 pm to 6 pm. Prior to the reception the Corporation. Inland Empire Hispanic Republicans - \ '^ ! J - -J >. will meet at 3 pm. Please contact the Publisher Graciano Gomez following for information: Editor Jack Fitzgerald San Bemardino Office Manager Trini Gomez Design Jaclyn Ink Stella Omelas (714)381-2913 Photographer Tom Ballesteros Afredo Enciso (714) 888-2791 Writers: Rebecca Gil Riverside • The CHP wants Hispanic Officers. Cecilia Gallardo Andres Soto (714) 787-6547 Circulation A Challenging Life Long Career for Men and Women. Moreno Valley The INLAND EMPIRE HISPANIC NEWS is Mario Perez (714) 242-8253 distributed free of charge to designated "free Banning zones" within the cities of San Bernardino and Cdton. Its total readership is 32,000 to include Gil Femandez (714) 849-5932 mailed and carrier delivered pieces. Residents Palm Springs outside the "free zone" may be subscribe by Manny Sanchez (619) 323-4043 calling (714) 381-6259. California Highway Patrol For more information call: Palm Desert 847 E. Brier Drive Advertising Jerry Esparza A Haro (619) 341-8432 P.O. Box 1029 La Quinta To place advertising, visit the News office at San Bernardino, OA 92402 383-4819 1558-D North Waterman, San Bemardino, OA JohnPefia (619)564-2246 .(714)383-4819 92404, or call Trini Gomezat (714) 381-6259 to Indian Wells arrange an appointment Gustavo Gonzales (619) 568-0528 Community Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, July 5,1989

REDLANDS COMMITTEE FOR FATR REPRESENTATTON Initiative Headed for Ballot

The Committee for Fair Representa­ initiative. I am very unhappy with part tion was satisfied that the Redlands of the City Council because they (the City Council on June 20th agreed to people) believe their constitutional place the proposed initiative on the rights are being denied." November ballot for voters to decide "The council is playing politics with whether they would change the exist­ the people of Redlands. "They are just ing process of electing councilpersons trying to keep the status quo and not or elect councilpersons who are resi­ allow the citizens to govern the city dents of districts as designated by the democratically as allowed by law," Committee. stated Tony Martinez, committee chair­ Julie Briggs, attorney in the law firm person. "We have worked very hard to of Best, Best and Krieger, the city's get to this point and it will be necessary contracted legal coundl, advised the for the Committee to discuss the legal council that the initiative should be ramifications of what the council is placed on the November baUot as writ­ trying to do with this initiative and ten by the' Committee as required by perhaps further explore this with legal law. She further explained that the ini­ experts on redistricting," he stated. tiative was legally flawed and court The work the Committee had done would uphold the council's decision was to obtain the signatures of 5021 not to place the initiative with the con­ citizens and to submit the petition to the sent of the Committee. City Clerk on June 5. This was the The legal flaw occurred when the second attempt by the same group to Committee used an identical wording have the identical initiative placed on from a previous petition that was circu­ the ballot two years ago. The petition The San Bernardino Utiified School District and Crosstown Business Asso­ lated in 1987 which stated there would was denied in court due to the lack of a ciation co-sponsored a "My Choice-Drug Free Poster Contest" for students have been three council seats opened map which would have designated the in the elementary schools. The Lincoln Elementary School winners were: from odd-numbered di stricts. However, geographical areas for council districts. Lizabeth Escutin, 3rd place, Carmen Mejia, 2nd place (overall) Richard there would have been two council The main goal of the committee is to Navarro, grand prize, Audrey Taplin, 1st place, Rosa Lopez, 1st place, seats opened in 1991. have the City council submit to the Elaine Cardenas, (not in picture) won 2nd place. Continuing the discussion. Mayor voters to either reject or vote for coun­ Carole Beswick asked the coimcil cil representation fiom every geographi­ members to consider placing additional cal area in the city of Redlands. The KIWANIS OF GREATER SAN BERNARDINO issues on the ballot. These issues would Committee claims the current five ask the voters if they would prefer a council members reside in the south Rio Vista School Adopted "from district" process which would part of the city and only two citizens require council candidates to live in the have been elected from the north side in district and be elected from the city at the last 101 years. large or if the voters were satisfied with Councilman Charles DeMirjyn and the current at large voting process. Swen Larson opposed the additional Committee members and their sup­ issues on the baUot, stating that it would porters vehemently objected to the idea cloud the issue for the voters. of placing additional issues on the bal­ "We will have to work twice as hard to lot and strongly voiced their support campaign for the initiative and com­ for the original initiative. Commented municate to the total population what Janet Atencio, "They (the council) are to vote for," stated Preston. just trying to confuse the issue and have south side people elect the north side The Council will meet on July 5th at candidates." 7:00 PM at the council chambers to Eleanor Preston, attorney for the approve the final reading of the initia­ Committee stated, "That the advising tive. "Every concerned citizen from issues would totally baffle the voters Redlands should attend the council and diffuse the original intent of the meeting," said Martinez.

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CHURCH (^ueen (Coronation ll3aii Dinner— Dance Maria Murillo, Student of the Year, Rio Vista Elementary School, is presenting the Declaration of Adoption to Manuel Hernandez, Kiwanis of Greater San Bernardino President and Juan Gonzalez, President-elect as SUNDAY, JULY 9, 1989 James Ballard, Assistant Principal and Victor Zupancich witness the pres­ 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. — Dinner: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. entation.

Los Angeles Negros — El Gate y su Grupo Hispano Los Corazones Solitarios Chalo Campos y su Orchestra SxMin cA/(c^l\>na£d, Los Greco — Los Buhos De Mexican — Los Cisnes GENERAL DENTISTRY Grupo Paraiso — Los Fantasticos y Mas CHRIS DAVIS SUPPER CLUB 333 East Foothill Blvd., RIalto, California 2039 NORTH D STR., SUITE 103 TELEPHONE R. S. V. P.: 875-9473 or 888-0044 SAN BERNARDINO, OA 92405 8e2-«622 ^ V. 4 VFW -vs- Press Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, July 5 1989 The United Farm Worker's Side The Press-Enterprise Side

Cesar Chavez' reaction to Bob La- given bum information or if he as­ M B aire's articles is puzzling since we sumes he need not tell the truth when it accused neither him nor his union of suits his purpose. If we are wrong in any wrongdoing. We simply reported ' . I I] any aspect of our articles, we will ^ 'V' * that the United Farm Workers of promptly print a correction. America has all but abandoned organ­ Mr. Chavez' casual charge-made izing farmworkers in favor of a grape without benefit of reading the articles- "j; -l.' boycott with shifting purposes. Yet, -that The Press-Enterprise has engaged the union is doing increasingly well in "grower propaganda" rings hollow financially after investments of job because several years ago our honest printing, merchandising, an advertis­ reporting of the UFW's stmggles and ing agency, direct-mail solicitation and successes in Riverside County led to a mostly-middle-income housing devel­ grower boycott of the newspaper. opments built with non-union labor. Whole all of major points of the articles We understand from other media that were based on named sources or public Mr. Chavez denies there ever were documents, we also talked with several Synanon games at union leadership former union leaders who insisted on United Farm Worker's form picket line at Press-Enterprise offices in meetings, denies there is a decline in anonymity because they feared some Riverside to protest what UFW termed "union bashing" news articles. dues-paying union membership and kind of retaliation. Some of these for­ denies he ever was president of Ameri­ mer leaders left the union voluntarily can Liberty Investments, Inc. and some say they were forced out. It's hard to believe that someone of Some left as long as 10 years ago and -Continued from Paget United Farm Workers Picket Cesar Chavez' moral stature would lie, others left in recent months. for over 75,000 farm woricers at more "What's wrong with that?" Chavez but we have impeccable sources for During preparation of the stories, a than 400 companies that voted for the asked. "Since Deukmejian refuses to this information, including people Press-Enterprise reporter contacted UFW in state-supervised secret ballot enforce the law and growers won't named in our articles and public docu­ Chavez' office at union headquarters at elections but where growers refuse to negotiate contracts what would the ments. Since he refused as recently as Keene near Bakersfield several times, bargain for contracts; it also represents Press-Enterprise have us do, give up? yesterday to talk to us despite repeated requesting an interview about these thousands of workers at other grape He also attacked the Press-Enterprise requests during the eight-week prepa­ matters. The reporter was told that ranches where "filling for an election for "serious factual errors" in inaccu­ ration of our articles, we can't tell if his Chavez would be traveling for 90 days would only subject farm workers and rately describing UFW business ven­ memory is failing him, if we have been to promote the boycott. The reporter their families to needless threats, in­ tures: asked that a message be relayed to timidation, and firing for union activ­ • Inaccuracy: ..."is more interested in Chavez, requesting the interview. ity, by employers." making money in new businesses than During the conversations, the two "The issue isn't organizing," Chavez representing workers." people in Chavez' office declined to said. "It's negotiating." Since enforce­ FACT: The UFW is not involved in any identify themselves or the person to ment of the state farm labor law "is a businesses new or otherwise: Raising whom they were relaying the messages. cruel joke" six and a half years into the money from supporters through direct In addition, while his office was say­ Deukmejian Administration, "growers mail and sale of specialty items goes ing he was traveling, Chavez did brief long ago stopped bargaining in good back to the early days of the Union as a interviews with Associated Press and faith with their workers." means of supporting the Boycotts. B akersfield Califomian reporters about "Growers won't negotiate about the • Inaccuracy: "Cesar Chavez has been an issue in the boycott. Both reporters pesticides that are killing our members president of a land development corpo­ said they caUed the union headquarters and their kids, and threatening con­ ration and an advertising company as for their stories and reached Chavez. sumers," Chavez said.: Pesticide poi­ his United Farm Workers of America Moreover, caUs were made to Tino soning is a key target of the UFW's has all but disappeared from Califor­ Aguilar, the current president of boycott of California table grapes. nia's fields." American Liberty Investments and an The Press-Enterprise concluded FACT: Cesar Chavez is not now nor officer in the service center, and to membership is declining and the union has he ever been president of a devel­ Dolores Huerta, the union's first vice is leaving the fields because the num­ opment or an advertising company. president and chief executive officer, Marcia McQuern that were not returned. ber of farm workers under UFW con­ Those companies are a myth created by Executive Editor tract has dropped dramatically in re­ Bob LaBarre and his urmamed sources. Chavez' office Friday said he was still Riverside Press-Enterprise cent years. (The paper placed the • Inaccuracy: Critics of the Boycott say traveling, this time in New York. number at no more than 10,000.) it is an effort to capitalize on the pub­ /T But who says union contract workers lic's fear of consuming food sprayed are the only markof our standing among with pesticides. farm workers," Chavez said. He noted FACT; The reporters statement is in­ that the UFW boasted almost no sensitive, insulting and without regard A warm welcome to members working under union con­ for the farm worker and their children the tract when it faced tough times battling who have been victims of poisonings, grape growers and the Teamsters Un­ cancer and birth defects. The irrespon­ The G.I. Forum ion in the 1960's and '70s. sible use of pesticides by the Grape Chavez blasted the newspaper for Growers is very real. Through the Delegates insinuating that the UFW has surren­ Boycott, the consumers have become to the 1989 State dered its commitment to farm workers aware of the danger. They are respond­ because it turned to the boycott sup­ ing to the Union's call to "Boycott Convention porters for financial support as it has California Grapes." always done in similar circumstances. The UFW built up revenues with funds "TTie Press-Enterprise can be as hos­ collected from direct mail fundraising tile as it likes to the farm workers or the and money raised organizing support UFW - in its editorial pages." Chavez for the grape boycott in dozens of major said. "It has a duty to be fair and impar­ State Assemblyman Jerry Eaves cities throughout the United States and tial in its news coverage. Union bash­ 66th Assembly District Canada. ing isn't ethical journalism." J Veterans Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, July 5,1989 T San Bernardino G.I. Forum Charter Members History

American G.I. Forum in the United States

The AMERICAN GI FORUM OF THE U.S. is a Patriotic National Vet­ eran Family Organization. This is the only National Veteran Family Organi­ zation that is known throughout the United States of America, composed primarily of Mexican-Americans. The American Gl Forum was founded on March 26, 1948, in Corpus Christi, Texas, by a group of interested persons to issue complaints to the proper au­ thorities at various level of our govern­ ment and specifically to the agencies involved in these discriminatory prac­ tices. In spite of the protected legisla­ Front row: Butch Martinez, Hiram Diaz, Ray Torres, Tony Bocanegra, Edward Negrette; Back row: Frank tion that had been passed by our gov­ Quiroz, Ruben Lopez, Amado Savala, David Nunez,Henry Baca, Ben Gonzales, Marty Bocanegra, Joe Leon, ernment guaranteeing all veterans cer­ Nash Armenta, Felix Fenenoz, Ray DeLeon; Members missing: Saul Hernandez, Raul Gutierrez, Gil DeLeon, tain right and privileges, the returning Louie Acosta, Emilio Flores Mexican-Americans veterans were national prominence in organizing and June 9,1967, the President established 3. Preserve and advance the basic prin­ being subjected to certain discrimina­ fighting for the objectives of the a Cabinet committee designated as the ciples of democracy, the religious and tory practices in the areas of EDUCA­ AMERICAN Gl FORUM. Inter-Agency Committee on Mexican- political freedom of the individual, and TION, EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL Dr. Hector P. Garcia is still very active Americans and providing the assistance equal social and economic opportuni­ ATTENTION and HOUSING. This in the American Gl Forum, and has that they need, and (to) seek out new ties for all citizens. group was led by a young Doctor named traveled around the country attending programs that may be necessary to Hector P. Garcia. He had served in the the various funtions of the American handle problems that are unique to the 4. Secure and protect for aU veterans Medical Corp. His dynamic leadership Gl Fomm and organizing. He holds the Mexican-American community. and their families, regardless of race, incited these Americans to action and position of Chairman of the Board of The American Gl Forum is organized color or creed, the privileges vested to they were successful in correcting the the American Gl Forum, and is nation­ in the following States, Texas, Califor­ them by the Constitution and Laws of discriminatory practices in the Corpus ally recognized and respected. He was nia, New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, our COUNTRY. Christi area. appointed by the late President John F. Kansas, Nebraska, Michigan, Missouri, The dedication of the young doctor Kennedy to the delegation which for­ Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Idaho, Oregon, 5. Combat juvenile delinquency and the success attained brought many mulated a treaty with the West Indies Utah, Iowa, Washington D.C., Forida, through the Gl Fonun program which request for other Gl Forum Chapters in and is usually consulted by high gov­ Wyoming, and others. teaches respect for law and order, dis­ the state of Texas. Dr. Garcia and other ernment officials in matters dealing The aims and objectives of the AMERI­ cipline, good sportsmanship and the dedicated persons, toured the state of with the Spanish speaking population. CAN Gl FORUM are as follows: value of teamwork. Texas pointing out the reasons they He was also appointed as an altemate 1. To develop leadership by creating should form American Gl Forum Chap­ delegate to the United Nations, the interest in the Spanish speaking popu­ 6. Uphold and maintain loyalty to the ters. Many Chapters were formed and highest position to ever been held by a lation to participate intelligently and CONSTITUTION and FLAG of the immediately put to work. It was only a Mexican-American. Dr. Garcia also wholeheartedly in community, civic UNITED STATES. matter of time before the organization gave the first Spanish speech in the and political affairs. 7. Award scholarships to deserving spread into New Mexico, and there, history of the United Nations. 2. Advance understanding between students. another leader by the name of Vicente Mr. Vicente T. Ximenes is the Chaif- citizens of various national origins and 8. Preserve and defend the United T. Ximenes joined the organation and man of the Inter-Agency Committee of religious beliefs in order to develop a States of America from all enemies. set up the mechanics of the organiza­ Mexican-American Affairs appointed more enlightended citizenry and a 9. Aid needy and disabled veterans. tion. Both he, and Dr. Garcia gained by President Lyndon B. Johnson. On greater AMERICA.

SALUTE TO HISPANIC VETS URGED As Mayor of San Bernardino, Hispanic Veteran's Day Proposed I extend a warm welcome to each member SACRAMENTO - Senator Ruben S. Hispanic and primarily from Califor­ and their families of the Ayala has co-authored a resolution to nia, fought to the bitter end at B ataan in spotlight the many achievements of World War 11," Ayala (D-Chino) said. American G.I. Forum. California veterans of Hispanic origin. Ayala, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of "Hispanics in this state have a proud the South Pacific during World War 11, history of military duty. As early as also noted 37 Congressional Medals of May you have a successful 1863, the U.S. government raised four Honor have been awarded to Hispan­ companies of native Mexican-Ameri­ ics. State Convention. can Califomians, who were renowed Senate Concurrent Resolution 51, in­ for their horsemanship. troduced by Senator Cecil Green (D- "Hispanic Califomians served with Norwalk), makes the third Sunday of Bob Holcomb distinction in World Wars 1 and 11, and each September "Hispanic Veterans during the Korea and Vietnam con­ Day," beginning with September 17, Mayor flicts. The 200th and 515th Coast Artil­ 1989. The measure has been referred to City of San Bernardino lery Battalions, more than one-half the Senate Rules Committee. Public Service Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, July 5,1989 Menudo Cookoff Winner Bill to protect Social Security

July 3,1989,theCityofColtonHiunan all youth, ages 13-18 years, who reside benefits from in­ Services Department, Recreation Di­ in the Qty of Colton. Recreation activi­ come tax proposed. vision will begin its Summer Recrea­ ties are scheduled on Friday, 7-9 p.m. tion Programs. Registration is currently and on Sunday, 12-5 p.m. at the Button SACRAMENTO—A measure that being accepted for Summer Day Camp, Community Center, and at the Luque would protect Social Security benefits Youth Excursions, Summer Youth Community Center on Friday 3-5 p.m. from the state income tax was approved Employment Training Program, spe­ and on Saturday, 1-3 p.m. on the floor of the State Assembly cial interest classes, and drop-in pro­ A free summer lunch program is sched­ Friday, with the support of Senator grams. Recreation swim began on June uled to begin on July 3. Lunch will be Ruben S. Ayala (D-Chino). 24, with swimming lessons beginning served Monday through Friday at Ayala is a co-author of Senate consti­ July 3. Municipal and Veteran's Parks. In order tutional Amendment 17, introduced by Supervised recreation will be offered to be eligible, participants must be 1 to Senator John Doolittle (R-Rocklin), Lisa Ramirez accepts trophy for her­ Monday through Friday, from 1-5 p.m. 18 years of age, meet income guide­ which if approved by the state's voters self and husband Steve Ramirez. at Veteran's, Municipal, and Dauer lines, and complete and retum a would insert into the State Constitution Parks. Youngsters ages 5 to 12 are U.S.D.A. application, or additional a tax exemption for Social Security Free Lunch Program encouraged to drop-in for a variety of information on summer recreation and benefits. recreational activities. aquatic programs, please visit the But­ "These benefits are the living wage of Teen Recreation activities are open to ton or Luque Centers or call 370-5086. The City of Colton Human Services a growing number of Califomians. Any Department is currently registering tax on Social Security would place an participants for the Summer U.S.D.A. Santa Clans needs help undue hardship on those who can least Lunch Program. A free nutritious limch afford it," Senator Ayala declared. will be served to all eligible partici­ Patricia L. Leathers, president of Santa Leathers, currently, the organization is The measure, supported by a wide pants beginning on Monday, July 3 and Claus, Inc. of Greater San Bernardino, in need of people who can knit chil­ range of senior citizens groups and ending on August 31. is looking for volunteers who could dren's sweaters in sizes 4,6 and 8. The retirees, has been referred to the As­ In order to be eligible, participants start working immediately at Santa organization provides the yam. sembly Revenue and Taxation Com­ must be 1 to 18 years of age, meet state Claus' workshop located at 824 E. 6th "We can purchase toys and clothing mittee for a vote. income guidelines, and complete and Street in San Bernardino. The 37-year- now and store them in our workshop return a U.S.D.A. lunch application old volunteer organization annually for distribution in December. Our Advertise form. provides approximately 8,500 San buyers provide an invaluable service. Lunch will be served at the Luque Bernardino and Colton children with They are real bargain hunters and make in the Center/Veteran's Park, 242 East "O" Christmas presents. the monies go a long way," said Leath­ Street and Button Center/Municipal Leathers stated that the organization ers. Tax deductible contributions to the Hispanic News Park, 660 Colton Avenue. needs help at their workshop every organization to purchase Christmas Call: To obtain a lunch application, please Wednesday morning from 9 a.m. until presents are now being accepted. visit one of the above sites, or for addi­ noon. (714) 381-6259 tional information, please call (714) "We invite volunteers to call or come For additional information, call (714) 370-5086 or 370-5087. by and see where they can fit in," said 884-4400.

HIRING OR SAN BERNARDINO NON RESIDENTIAL YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN!!! Welcome members, delegates and families Work Outdoors

Get a great start in life in the California Conservation Corps! You can develop your leadership skills and get an education while woridng with the CCC building trails, restoring historic buildings, conducting energy audits, planting trees, improving fisheries, fighting fires, landscaping, and more... •AMERICAN • The CCC offers jobs to women and men who are between the ages of 18 and 23. The Corps has residential centers throughout the state. There is also a nonresidential program for corpsmembers who want to live at home. A recruitment drive is scheduled for: San Bernardino Center 244 West 5th Street I9II San Bernardino, CA 92401 9am - 3pm For more information call: (714) 885-6667

Office (714) 370-4595

Yolanda M. Vasquez Agent Inland Empire HISPANIC NEWS 1012 E. Cooley Drive, Unit C2 Colton, CA 92324 Advertisements Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, July 5,1989

LOOKING FOR Saint Mary's Catholic Church Parish A CHALLENGE? is having its annual barbeque picnic at Join the COG! Sylvan Park, Redlands Sunday, July 9,1989, from ARE YOU 18 TO 23 YEARS WOMEN ENCOURAGED TO APPLY 12 noon to 5 pm. (714) 885-6667 OF AGE AND LOOKING FOR NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY San Bernardino A JOB? Recruitment Office (800) 952-JOBS Adults $3.50 244 W. 6th street JOIN THE C.C.C. AND EARN $737 Toil-Free San Bernardino Children FREE PER MONTH PLUS BENEFITS Call us for applications and OBTAIN YOUR G.E.D. OR EARN more Information There will be games and COLLEGE CREDITS entertainment for all. California Conservation Corps V

Do You Want To Be A Deputy Sheriff? New offices: HISPANIC NEWS ISSS-D No. waterman, San Bernardino The SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT is looking for qualified men and women «ho are interested in joining ±e fastest growing law enforcement agency. THE HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING AND ADVO- The residents of the largest county in the United States DEPEND on us to provide the finest in law enforcement. CACY PROGRAM, HICAP, ANNOUNCES A FREE INFOR­ MATIVE COMMUNITY EDUCATION WORKSHOP. Join the more than 1400 men and women who have made a career with the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department. If you or someone you know is interested in a challenging career as " Who Will Pay For Long Term Care" a Deputy Sheriff, now is the time to apply. We want qualified people who enjoy working with others and who are dedicated to the law enforcement purpose. Date: Wednesday, July 12,1989

For applications and more information, contact: Place: Highland Senior Center 3102 East Highland Avenue San Bernardino County Personnel Highland. CA 92345 157 West Fifth Street (714) 862-8104 SanBemardino,CA 92415-0440 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Time: 10 AM

This workshop will answer questions about long term care and how to Rates Starting as low as .25% plan for the future. You will leam how to analyze policies and make good decisions. Adjustable Rate Home Loans Arrowhead Pacific Savings Bank HICAP is funded through the California Department of Aging. HI­ (714) 888-8870 CAP DOES NOT SELL, RECOMMEND OR ENDORSE ANY Corporate OfTice; 301 Vanderbilt Way, Suite 300, San Bernardino, CA INSURANCE POLICY OR HEALTH PLAN. For more information GiTices In: Blue Jay Village, San Bernardino, Upland, Costa Mesa about HICAP call: and Victorville 1-800-634-0917 Career Opportunities for Women and Minorities A rewarding and challenging career awaits you as a SAN BERNARDINO POLICE OFFICER

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: THE SAN BERNARDINO POLICE DEPARTMENT 466 W. 4TH ST., S.B. 92401 (714) 384-5696 The San Bernardino Police Department is seeking to recruit qualified women and minorites as part of an ongoing commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity. Cbief Donald J. Burnett 8 El Fin Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, July 5,1989 Welcome: American G.I. Forum Melvin J. Brown Abogado Especializado VADNAIS CORPORATION En Danes Personales y Defensa Criminal 201 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Ste. 450 Si Tuvo un Accidente, No siga Suffriendo Solana Beach, CA 92075 Deje de Preocuparse Comuniquese con un Abogado que se Interesa por Usted Requesting sub bids from qualified Un­ ion MBE/WBE/DBE subcontractors and Melvin J. Brown (714) 884-7383 suppliers for Day Creek Channel which 1950 South Sunset Lane, San Bernardino, CA 92408 bids 7/14/89 at 11 a.m. Contact: (En Hospitality Lane a una cuadra de la calle "E") Dale Fickes Hablamos Espanol Servicio Los 7 Dias de la Seniana Vadnais Corporation Las 24 boras Phone: (619) 481-6242. Melvin J. Brown Aiiorney at Jaw speciali/Jng in Personal Injury - Criminal Defense If you suffered an accident, don't get hurt again. Call an attorney who cares and then relax! Call Melvin J; Brown (714) 884-7383) 1950 South Sunset Lane, San Bernardino, CA 92408 (Off Hospitality Lane and "E" Street) We speak Spanish (Available 7 days a week - 24 hours a day)

Father Saul Ayala Spiritual Tour Guide

Pastor Ayala cordially invites you to join us on this beautiful > r Marian Pilgrimage which we will spend in the month of "Holy Rosary."

S El Pastor Ayala le invita cordialmente a que nos acompane en esta .. I, hermosa Peregrinacion Mariana la cual sera en el mes del "Santo Rosario." SERVING THE INLAND September 27 - October 17,1989 Fatima Rome (audience with the Pope) EMPIRE FOR LUNCH & Madrid Belgrade DINNER IN THE Lourdes Dubrovnik Paris Nice Medjugorje RESTAURANT.

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