36 YEARS of Publication 1976-2012 1976 2010 Vol. XXXVI No. 24 Peña Nieto or Lopez Obrador? By Kent Paterson FRONTERA NORTESUR With less than three weeks remaining before Mexicans elect new leaders on July 1, the presidential race appears to have narrowed between Enrique Peña Nieto of the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) and Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador of a three-party coalition united in the Progressive Movement. If the polls and the word on the street are accurate, Mexicans will foresake the opportunity to elect the nation’s first woman president, Josefina Vazquez Mota of President Calderon’s conservative National Action Party. A fourth candidate, the National Alliance´s Gabriel Quadri, is polling in the single digits. The last days of the 2012 races are characterized by rising tension, intense bouts of campaigning, media scandals and battles, and the unpredictable impact of a suprise element that could go down as the most signficant development of the electoral year: the emergence of a new youth movement demanding media and democratic reforms. Millions of second and first time voters in the 18-24 age category could be the decisive force in the 2012 elections, according to Fernando Rivera Ibarra, a former citizen councillor for the Federal Electoral Institute and a political analyst in the central Mexican city of Aguascalientes. “Many of them are going to go out and vote,” Rivera said in an interview with Frontera NorteSur. “It is not known how many, but they have awakened through the (protest) movement. Many are going to vote consciously. It is an unstoppable movement. The parties can’t contaminate it.” On and above the streets, the candidates and their supporters are readily visible. In Ciudad Juarez last weekend, as the four presidential contenders prepared for their second and final nationally televised debate, the PRI and allied PVEM (Green Party) deployed dozens of campaign workers attired in alliance t-shirts at the intersection of Francisco Villa and 16 de Septiembre in the border city´s downtown core. Well-stocked with supplies, the workers passed out literature, bumper stickers and plastic bags promoting Pena Nieto and other PRI candidates. Like other Mexican cities, Ciudad Juarez´s skyline has been transformed by huge political billboards, especially those supporting Pena Nieto and the PRI. For his part, Gabriel Quadri has appropriated the figure of Mahatma Gandhi, covering a Ciudad Juarez billboard with an image of the Indian and world pacifist leader along with a message for peace. The billboards, bus posters and political trinkets, not to mention campaign staff, all cost handsome sums of money, the full expenditures of which are not clear at this point in the electoral game. Insisting that he is at the head of the pack, Lopez Obrador is maintaining a grueling, two state tour each day before June 27, when he plans on closing his campaign with a massive march and rally in Mexico City. This week, the former Mexico City mayor touched down in the drought-stricken state of Aguascalientes, where he delivered a long speech to hundreds of supporters gathered in the capital city’s main plaza. Rural and urban residents, young and old, professionals and students, all formed an enthusiastic audience that was draped in the yellow, orange and red colors of the Progressive Movement parties and kept on its feet by the cumbia sounds of Lopez Obrador´s Morena movement anthem. Under a blazing, mid-day sun, Lopez Obrador countered criticisms that he is a dangerous radical. He repeated a controversial pledge to implement an austere government by slashing the salaries of high federal officials, some of whom he claimed La Prensa Muñoz, Inc. Publications JUNE 15, 2012 Maestros del distrito escolar de San Ysidro alzan la voz Por Citalli Rodriguez La escuela Smythe de San Ysidro fue la sede de la reunión en donde se reunieron todos los miembros de la asociación educativa de San Ysidro junto con los maestros del distrito para acordar la serie de acciones que se tomarán en base a las restricciones y nuevas imposiciones propuestas por los miembros del distrito escolar de San Ysidro. Esta es la tercera ocasión en la que se realiza una junta de este tipo, en la que se han venido llevando a cabo una serie de discusiones y propuestas por parte de los maestros en relación con su situación sobre el recorte presupuestal, disminución de días de trabajo y aumento del número de alumnado por clase en cada salón. La molestia de los maestros se da a partir de varios puntos que incrementan la labor del personal docente en las instituciones, empezando por aumentar el tamaño de las clases en el número de alumnos por salón, lo cual les perjudicial para cada uno de los niños al no poder recibir el mismo tipo de atención por Maestros en San Ysidro discuten sus opciones, incluyendo la posibilidad de una huelga! parte de su maestro. La ejecución de despidos a los instructores que asisten en clase el trabajo a los profesores, representa mayor carga de trabajo para ellos, y a cambio se le suma una preocupante reducción de salario injustificado que el distrito está aprovechando en gastos excesivos para uso personal fuera de las cuestiones escolares. El sector de salud también ha sido afectado, ya que no se han realizando los ajustes correctos en cuanto a los beneficios de los programas médicos de salud para los educadores, quedando ignorados por completo sin adaptarse a las necesidades reales de la actualidad. Ante esta situación, existen grupos que se interesan por el bien de la comunidad y se están sumando en la lucha por la causa. Tal es el caso de (vea San Ysidro, página 8) The Great Retirement Squeeze—Pension Cuts Mean Poverty for Future Elders By Paul Kleyman NEW AMERICA MEDIA Only a week after an election signaling a rollback in public-employee retirement benefits, new Federal Reserve data show a sharp decline in family wealth. The effect is especially acute for non-whites and Hispanic households. The compounding factors of deep losses in U.S. family wealth, sharp declines in pensions and calls in Washington to reduce Social Security could tarnish Americans’ golden years for generations to come, particularly for economically vulnerable groups of older women and ethnic elders. Recession Cuts Retirement Savings The Fed’s new Survey of Consumer Finances for 2010 reveals that while white non-Hispanic families saw a (10 percent decline in their wealth since 2007, nonwhite or Hispanic families saw their mean assets plunge by 26.8 percent. Overall, only one in seven Americans are confident “in their ability to retire comfortably,” according to a survey published in March by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI). The findings, says the report, are at “historically low levels.” The Fed’s latest figures add to the troubling picture of future retirement for today’s workers. Last week’s victory of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and his policy terminating collectivebargaining rights by state workers, and the California votes in San Jose and San Diego negating existing pension agreements, were only the latest development in the great retirement squeeze. Since the recession began in 2008, according to U.S. General Accountability Office (GAO), 35 states have cut pensions for many of the country’s 27 million teachers, police and other public employees. Furthermore, GAO’s March 2012 report says that nationwide, one in four state and local government employees cannot fall back on Social Security, because many states opted to stay out of the national retirement program. Unintended Consequences The crunch on public pensions follows years of declining private-sector retirement plans, including the shift to smaller 401(k)s that swing their value with the stock market. Although eight in 10 public employees in the U.S. have traditional pensions, with their guaranteed retirement benefits and annual cost-of-living increases, government budgeteers nationwide were eyeing the San Diego vote on June 7, which authorized the city to shift new workers into 401(k)-style plans. Many pension experts, though, say (see Nieto, page 8) that the cuts-only approach to the nation’s old age security is likely to result in long-term instability for individuals, families—and government budgets, too. “Transforming [public-employee pension benefits] to 401(k) type plans in order to reduce benefits will produce a number of negative unintended consequences that taxpayers might have rejected had they been considered or known,” said Teresa Ghilarducci, author of When I’m Sixty-Four: The Plot Against Pensions and the Plan to Save Them (Princeton University Press, 2008). “Sadly,” said Ghilarducci, a behavioral economist at the New School in New York City, “the citizens of San Diego have built in destabilizing elements in their regional economies.” Ghilarducci’s research has shown that while older-style pensions keep household incomes steady, 401(k)s actually “magnify the effects of a recession.” 6.3 Million Californians Lack Employer Pensions “The election results are certainly troubling,” said Nari Rhee, a researcher at the University of California, Berkeley, Center for Labor Research and Education. Cuts in both public and private pensions will lead to “even higher poverty and near-poverty rates for younger workers when they reach retirement age,” Rhee explained in an e-mail interview. Rhee is the author of a study the center released June 9 showing that 6.3 million Californians—two-thirds of them non-white—lack access to pensions from private employers. Almost half of the total (46 percent) are Latino workers stuck in such lowwage jobs as hotel accommodations, food services, residential construction and long-term care. Prior to the election, Rhee and her colleagues calculated that more than half of younger California workers ages 25 to 44 “are going to retire without enough income to meet basic expenses.” “It’s a social disaster waiting to happen,” she said, “and it’s getting lost in the war against public pensions.” The long-range results of such policies, Rhee noted, will “increase the need for subsidies and publiclyfunded services, exerting strain on the state budget.” That includes an accelerating number of people, many middle-class professionals among them, who will find themselves having to take Social Security’s early-retirement benefits starting at age 62. Doing so reduces one’s benefits by about 25 percent. Forced to Take Early Retirement The financial stress on tomorrow’s (see Retirement, page 3) Bonita student chosen as State Finalist in the National American Miss Athena Chenot of Bonita, 11 years old, chosen as a State Finalist in the National American Miss California Pageant to be held June 29-30, 2012, at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel. The National American Miss pageants are held for girls, ages 4-18, and have five different age divisions. Athena will be participating in the pre-teen age division, along with other outstanding young ladies from California. Athena’s activities include gymnastics, basketball, soccer, and adventures in the wild. She also enjoys creating clothing designs for herself and her Barbies, loving animals, reading, drawing, and writing short stories. Athena’s current sponsors include: CohCo Communications, Stucco Man, Murrieta’s Restaurant, That Girl Clothing Company, and The Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians. The winner of the Pageant will receive a $1,000 cash award, the official crown and banner, a bouquet of roses, and air transportation to compete in the National Pageant in California where she will receive an exciting complimentary Tour of Hollywood and two V.I.P. tickets to Disneyland. The National American Miss Pageants are dedicated to celebrating America’s future leaders equipping them with life-long skills. Each year the pageant nationally awards 1.5 million dollars in cash, scholarships and other prizes, which includes a New Ford Mustang Convertible! The National American Miss Pageants are unlike any other. All activities and competitions are kept age appropriate. Girls under the age of 12 are not allowed to wear make-up, and there is no swimsuit competition. The Athena pageant program is based on innerbeauty, as well as poise and presentation, and offers an “All-American spirit of fun for family and friends.” Emphasis is placed on the importance of developing self-confidence, learning good sportsmanship, as well as setting and achieving personal goals. Chenot The Pageant recognizes the accomplishments of each girl while encouraging her to set goals for her future. Families interested in learning more about this unique and outstanding youth program visit www. namiss.com. PAGE 2 JUNE 15, 2012 LA PRENSA SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY HISTORY: Red Scare in Logan Heights By Augie Bareño The early fifties were a time of innocence and hope, mixed with fears of the nuclear war and communist takeover. This made it easy for McCarthyism to sweep the nation and put a stranglehold on our democracy. It destroyed the lives of those principled and brave enough to fight the madness. It important to point out that at the time, fighting the accusations and seeking due process, was a very risky proposition. The principal voice for McCarthyism was the House Committee on Un-American Activities established in the late 1930s and refined through public law 601 of 79th Congress 1946. The founding members of the House Un-American Activities were discovered to have been Klan sympathizers, when Democrats in Congress asked that Klan Lynching be investigated as a subversive activities and the request never made it to the formal committee. Subsequent investigations showed that the Committee members had attended Klan Rallies and had financially supported Klan activities. In later refinements of its authority and scope, the committee set it sights on immigrants, labor, entertainers, educators and Negroes seeking equal opportunity. McCarthyism is defined as being the practice of making accusations of Disloyalty, Subversion or Treason without proper regard for evidence. It was in that spirit, that as part of the “Investigation of Communist Activities in the State of California-Part -9,the House Subcommittee on UnAmerican Activities on Wednesday April 21, 1954, held a hearing in the San Diego Chamber of Commerce Building, to examine how the communist party is influencing negroes seeking housing and employment opportunities, in Logan Heights area, as well as determing the impact and influence of communist on the labor movement, specifically those individuals, thought to have major influence among Spanish speaking people. Plus all the witnesses that had been summoned to the hearing on the faceless accusations fostered through the F.B.I and other sources. The Committee members present were Representatives Donald Jackson, Chair, Clyde Doyle and San Diego Representative Bob Wilson, along with Frank Tavenner, Counsel and staff investigator William Wheeler. The witness list included informants, plus those with collaborating information about the accusation, whether factual or not, the accused which generally were individuals known to the committee, plus their lawyers, which the committee also considered subversive. Interestingly, there were regular citizens, asking to speak to the committee, to clarify for the record, that although they shared the same name, as some of the called witnesess, they wanted it known, they are not now, nor have they ever been, a member of the communist party and they are loyal Americans. Obviously, being called by the House Un-American carried with it a stigma, that could destroy lives, whether valid or not. The framework of the hearing and indeed of the times was a battle between individual beliefs and a perceived communist takeover of the world, using American domestic issues as its vehicle. According to several Committee witnesses, the Logan Heights chapter of the Communist party, which started in 1946,had at its apex 8 to 10 members, who for the most part were non-resident Anglos. Its primary focus was to use the issues of the negro community, as a recruiting tool, as it coincided with several actions that were being undertaken by the negro community, to improve employment opportunities in the stores like Safeway and others, who were located, in the heart of the negro community, yet as a matter of policy, would not hire Negros. In 1945, there had been a picketing effort at the Victory Theater on 25th and Imperial, for similar reasons. Utimately, according to the testimony of collaborating sources, the recruiting drive aimed at Negros in Logan Heights, never really took hold and eventually, died out, as the community, turned to its own internal leadership and sources like the NAACP and individual Community Leader. Much like the defining moment, when counsel to the Secretary of the Army Mr. Welch calls out Senator Joe McCarthy on his lies and distor- tions about Communist in the Army, With his biting phrase of “At long last, have you no shame”, etc.”. It signaled the beginning of the end for, Senator Joe McCarthy and McCarthyism. The end also came in San Diego, in the Testimony of Chicano Labor Leader Philip Usquiano, when he challenged, before the Committee, the very notion of using the Informants, with out Due Process and standards of evidence. He further chastised the Committee for wasting tax dollars to investigate subversives in San Diego, when there are 20,000 unemployed workers, in San Diego County and Congress does nothing. That’s really is Subversive. Up to this point, both Phil Usquiano and his Attorney Ben Margolis, had been frequent targets of the Committee, what the Committee failed to understand, was in the case of Usquiano, he was regarded as an Iconic Labor Leader, who had struggled for many years on behalf immigrants, workers, Mexicans, Chicanos and had developed one of the earliest mutual support groups in the state of California and was a very adept political strategist, having helped form the Mexican-American-Political Association of California. He worked with far reaching base of support both in the labor and Chicano Communities.Mr Margolis was also part of the Defense Bar frequently attacked and investigated for their defense of individuals standing up for their rights. History proved to be on the side of the Defense Bar for their courageous efforts. Herewith is the testimony of Phil Usquiano, before the House UnAmerican Subcommittee, San Diego, CA, April 20, 1954, San Diego Chamber of Commerce: Mr. Usquiano. Phillip Usquiano, U-s-q-u-i-a-n-o. Would you mind if I read my statement? Mr. Jackson. The statement will be read following today’s hearing Mr. Tavenner. Will you state your name once more? Mr. Usquiano. Usquiano, Us-q-u-i-a-n-o. Mr. Tavenner. What is your first name? Mr. Usquiano. Phil. Mr. Tavenner. Are you accompanied by counsel? Mr. Usquiano. Yes, I am. Mr. Tavenner. Will counsel please identify himself for the record ? Mr. Margolis. Ben Margolis. Mr. Tavenner. When and where were you born ? Mr. Usquiano. I was born in Grant, New Mexico. Mr. Tavenner. Where do you now reside? Mr., Usquiano. At 3188 Boston Avenue. Mr, Tavenner. In San Diego? Mr. Usquiano. San Diego. Mr. Tavenner. How long have you lived in San Diego? Mr, Usquiano, Since 1940. I resided in the County of San Diego since 1936. Mr, Tavenner, Mrs. Mildred Berman testified before this committee and identified you as a person who was listed as a member of The Communist Party during the period that she was dues director In 1944, some time between 1944 and ’46. Was she correct in identifying you as a member of the Communist Party in San Diego? Mr. Usquiano, Well, I don’t like to associate my name with any Informer. I decline on the ground I am forced to testify against, myself; the Fifth Amendment. Mr. Tavenner. Are you willing to give the committee any facts within your knowledge regarding the operations of the Communist Party in San Diego? (At this point Mr. Usquiano conferred with Mr. Margolis.) Mr. Usquiano. It is assumed that you have facts to this knowledge of something like that. I don’t like to associate with any of those things that you have just mentioned. Mr. Tavenner. Well, you may not like to do it, but will you do it. Mr, Usquiano, No, I won’t. Congressman Jackson and Congressman Doyle, and Mr, McCarthy, they have violated Phil Usquiano, before the House UnAmerican Subcommittee the Constitution and the oath they took to protect it, and they have violated that, and 1 think that the people have a right, it is a privilege, and it is my privilege to stand on the ground that any decent people cannot testify on himself—innocent, not decent. Mr. Tavenner. What do you mean by innocent person not testifying against himself ? Mr, Usquiano, Well, there is on the Fifth Amendment, it is being used a lot, and that is why the Fifth Amendment was put in there. Mr. Tavenner. You think it is fashionable to use the Fifth Amendment? Mr. Usquiqno. Well, can I ask you, why was the Fifth Amendment put in there? Mr. Tavenner. It was for protection of those whose testimony might tend to incriminate them. Now, you have said that you were entirely innocent of any wrongdoing. Mr. Usquiano. What was the question? Mr. Tavenner. So I would like to ask you, are you now a member of the Communist Party ? Mr. Usquiano. I refuse to answer any questions of that nature. I think—well, I know tliat the people have a right to protect the Constitution and I have that right to claim privilege under the First, Fifth, Ninth, and Tenth Amendments. Mr. Jackson. Let the record show that no one has in any way infringed Upon his rights or disregarded those rights to claim the constitutional Privilege. Counsel has not put in any objections to that At any time. Do you have any further questions, counsel? Mr. Tavenner. No, sir. Mr. Jackson. Do you have any questions, Mr. Doyle? Mr. Doyle. You mentioned (see Red Scare, page 4) Entrevista: Promociona Sexto CD Blanca Hernández “La Flor de Baja California” Por: Paco Zavala Realizamos esta pequeña entrevista a la extraordinaria voz, de timbre exquisito, de requiebros y vericuetos vocales muy mexicanos Blanca Hernández, bautizada por el Zorrito de la TV, Arnoldo López Salcido, como “La flor de Baja California”. P.- ¿Cuéntanos algunos pasajes de tu vida? La Prensa San Diego R.- Nací un 17 de octubre 651-C Third Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910 en la calurosa ciudad de ObrePh: (619) 425-7400 gón, Son. Inicié con mi carrera Fax: (619) 425-7402 artística a la edad de 9 años Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.laprensa-sandiego.org en Tijuana, B.C.; asistí al primer programa de TV, con el hom-bre feliz de la TV, participé en programas escolares en mi escuela, en otras escuelas, en el cuartel militar, en festivales de la comunidad tijuanense. A los 13 Founded: December 1, 1976 años participé en el programa San Diego, California de la TV “Club de las estrellas”, que dirigía Arnoldo Founder: López Salcido; en este conDaniel L. Muñoz curso gané el segundo lugar y Publisher/Editor: me hice acreedora a participar en la grabación de un Daniel H. Muñoz, Jr. La Prensa San Diego was adjudicated a disco, el cual se intituló “Aires newspaper of general circulation for the City del Mayab y Tlaquepaque”. and County of San Diego, Fourth Judicial District Como resultado comercial de of the Municipal Court of San Diego. File esta grabación, se vino un #4137435 of May 9, 1978. “boom” de intenso trabajo, así Press releases, photos, and advertisements are recorrí cantando todos los accepted. Submit by mail, fax or email. La Prensa San Diego reserves the right to accept sitios de espectáculos en los or reject material sent. que por mi corta edad era permitido, ej. “Flamingos”, La Prensa San Diego is a wholly owned subsidary of “El vergel”, “El jacaranLa Prensa Muñoz, Inc. das”, en eventos especiales, ISSN07389183 para autoridades municipales y medios de comunicación. De esta manera enriquecí el dominio del escenario compartiéndolo con muchos compañeros artistas. P.- ¿Tuviste más resultados con tu grabación? R.- Como resultado fui invitada a realizar un recorrido por el estado de Sonora, de ahí me trasladé a la capital, así inicio en México, D.F., con mucho éxito, desde luego “picando piedra” como se dice, ahí conocí a Jorge Madrid, promotor capitalino, además de haber sido representante de Pedro Infante, para estas fechas ya había realizado una segunda grabación la cual tuvo problemas, suspenden la producción y promoción, como consecuencia fui vetada para no grabar por cinco años, tiempo que aproveché y me lancé a conquistar la ciudad capital y fui contratada para cantar en “La Taberna del Greco”, “La Diligencia” del Hotel Alameda, también canté en ferias, palenques y en otros sitios. P.- Después de sortear estos problemas ¿qué sucedió? R.- Bueno, continué trabajando hasta que me enamoré, me casé, tuve seis hijos tres mujeres y tres hombres y así pasaron los años y ahora, después de haber librado a la familia, vuelvo a grabar, ya no en acetato, ahora en formato CD, claro antes, realicé tres grabaciones para el INEA. Portada de Regalo de Dios, nuevo CD de Blanca Hernandez, “La flor de Baja California”. Ahora, después de un largo dados en Tijuana, pude realizar otros. descanso probé que mis facul- esta estupenda grabación con Me despido enviando un tades vocales aún estaban mariachi, y les presento mi cordial saludo y un abrazo a los intactas y en buen estado, sexta grabación intitulada lectores de La Prensa San pensé que no volvería a grabar, “Regalo de Diós”. Incluyo Diego. Contactos para contrapero gracias al apoyo de canciones de Carmen Mi- tación a los teléfonos: 01152 compañeros compositores de randa, Rafael Martínez, Mar- (664) 624-9933 y 682-1010, toda la república y avecin- tha Díaz, Miguel Paredes y celular 492-1668. LA PRENSA SAN DIEGO JUNE 15, 2012 Y a mi Papá también… Por Carmen G. Kcomt A las madres se les hacen todo tipo de celebraciones, se les ofrecen regalos desde electrodomésticos hasta perlas y diamantes, se les menciona como sinónimos de entereza, amor, abnegación y todas las demás virtudes que existen. Me acuerdo que cuando estaba en el colegio, siempre se celebraba el Día de la Madre con bombos y platillos, se hacían actuaciones de gala y no me acuerdo ni de una sola vez – mientras estuve en el colegio – que se haya celebrado el Día del Padre. Creo, y si no me equivoco, en esas épocas no se celebraba, el festejar el Día del Padre es algo relativamente nuevo que se viene celebrando solo desde hace unos pocos años atrás. ¿Será que es un prejuicio el pensar que solo las madres pueden ser buenas madres (valga la redundancia)? ¿Será que es un límite o traba o tabú cultural pensar que todos los hombres son sinvergüenzas, malos padres, borrachos y mujeriegos? ¿Será que de generación en generación, las madres seguimos criando hijos machistas que no se ocupan de tareas del hogar lo que incluye el cuidado de los hijos? ¿Será que la misma sociedad ha excluido a los hombres de estas tareas a las cuales si Retirement Squeeze (con’t from page 1) seniors and their families will be particularly sharp in ethnic communities, especially if union protections continue their steep decline. In 2011, says the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 15 percent of black workers were represented by either public and private unions, compared to 12.8 percent of white, 11.2 percent of Asians and 10.8 percent of Latinos. Union members or not, as ethnic workers reach their middle or later years, their often lower-end jobs don’t get easier. A 2010 study by Hye Jin Rho at the Center for Economic and Policy Research, “Hard Work in the Public Sector,” revealed that among state and local public employees approaching retirement, about two in five (1.4 million in 2009) worked in physically grinding positions, such as law enforcement, janitorial jobs or bus driving. Social Security and Obama’s “Grand Bargain” Currently, too, politicians of both parties are nodding at proposals to reduce benefits in Social Security by raising retirement ages, all in the cause of— as the bipartisan chairmen of President Obama’s 2010 Fiscal Responsibility Commission put it in their proposal—keeping “the promise of America to give our children and grandchildren a better life.” The aim is to strike a political “Grand Bargain,” the wellknown term President Obama has used for the deal. It would trade off partisan bargaining chips like modest tax increases and military spending aimed at pleasing liberals, against cuts in social entitlement programs, a goal of conservatives—before, proponents on both sides hope, the November election. Some political observers say it’s all partisan showmanship that will never yield a compromise. But there’s a lot of power behind the idea. As recently as March 15, the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, whose billionaire founder is a long-time critic of Social Security and other entitlements held a Fiscal Summit. Not just any conference, this one has a speaker’s list including former President Bill Clinton, Speaker of the House los volviera a incluir se evitarían muchos problemas de tipo familiar? ¿Será que los hombres se desentendieron de estos quehaceres domésticos desde las épocas de conflictos armados cuando tenían que ir a las guerras y las mujeres se quedaban cuidando los hijos, la casa y las siembras? Sea la razón o razones que sean, la vida y las circunstancias han excluido a los hombres de la interminable tarea de criar hijos y de las tareas del hogar. Pero ya los tiempos han cambiado y ahora ya se ven muchos más varones en el mercado, algunos son buenísimos cocineros, y también ya compran panales y crían hijos. En mi experiencia personal de trabajo, puedo decir que he conocido padres más abnegados que muchas madres, padres merecedores de la custodia de sus hijos, padres admirables en cuanto amor y, paciencia. Por supuesto toda regla tiene su excepción y las generalizaciones en este tema o en cualquier otro son injustas porque cada caso, cada familia, cada persona es original y genuina. Pero ahora que se acerca el Día del Padre me emociona, me agrada resaltar y recordar a algunos hombres que como padres marcaron la diferencia en mi vida; recuerdo John Boehner, Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner and Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis. They heard Peterson, their grandfatherly host, declare, “Entitlement reform, therefore, must be part of any serious effort to reduce our long term debt.” Also on hand was former Sen. Alan Simpson, R-Utah, co-author of the budget-slashing “Simpson-Bowles plan,” grandly titled “Moment of Truth.” It is widely regarded in Washington as the centerpiece of efforts to reduce future government spending— even though Social Security is a self-funded program through payroll taxes that adds nothing to the national debt. There are other kinds of solutions to the country’s longterm stability, however, that don’t find their way into the debate over budgets. For example, the 2011 report, Plan for a New Future: The Impact of Social Security Reform on People of Color and the more recent study, Breaking the Social Security Glass Ceiling: A Proposal to Modernize Women’s Benefits, provide background and recommendations for updating the program to be fairer to two of the fastest growing but least advantaged groups of seniors. According to the latter report, Social Security provides 90 percent of the income for more than half of older unmarried women of color and of Latinos and African-American seniors. As worrisome as the racial and gender undercurrents of these trends are, most troubling is the relentless obsession of policymakers, pundits and mainstream media with a budget-only approach to what is essentially a human dilemma, a algunos que merecedores de una sentencia favorable para ejercer la custodia de sus hijos tuvieron que luchar no solo con los medios de prensa o la media que no puede aceptar a veces cuando una Juez (mujer) escoge al padre para ejercer la custodia de sus hijos , sino también con la sociedad en general que siempre los considera como incapaces o inútiles para el cargo de ser padre, otros a los que vi en cada audiencia judicial siempre apoyando el caso de un hijo en problemas con las leyes penales, u otros acompañando a sus hijos a las sesiones de rehabilitación por abuso de sustancias toxicas. Finalmente no puedo dejar de mencionar a un hombre que ha hecho siempre reír a toda mi familia con sus ocurrencias, un hombre que tiene dotes de poeta, a un hombre que tiene frases celebres que recordar así como un oído fino para la música y un ritmo de baile inigualable, un hombre con una responsabilidad e integridad a prueba de balas, un hombre admirable por su lealtad y amor por su familia, a ese hombre le dedico estas líneas, mi gratitud y mi admiración: Ese hombre es mi padre: Guillermo Kcomt Checa. ¡¡Feliz Día Papi!!. PAGE 3 New Interactive Tool Available to Make Sense of Latino Voter Challenges for Both Parties Washington, DC – New tools to evaluate the impact Latino voters will have on the 2012 elections were unveiled this weekend at the Netroots Nation conference. They include a new web site for political analysis and an interactive voter map created by Latino Decisions and our sister organization, America’s Voice Education Fund. As America’s Voice has documented, both margin and mobilization are key factors in gaging the impact of the Latino vote. Yesterday, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush highlighted how margin is the critical challenge facing Republicans regarding Latino voters. At a breakfast sponsored by Bloomberg View in New York, former Governor Bush spoke of Mitt Romney’s challenges with Latino voters, saying “There is work to do… I’d say that, if an objective teacher was grading where we are right now, I’d say ‘needs improvement’ – hopefully not an unfinished grade.” According to a paraphrased recap of Bush’s remarks by Bloomberg News, Bush linked the poor polling to Romney’s hardline immigration stance, noting that “the Republican Party’s primary elections, in which the candidates’ debate about immigration centered on tougher border conCarmen G. Kcomt Abogada. trol rather than finding a way to accommodate millions of Ex Jueza de Familia-Perú undocumented immigrants already in the U.S., has left the one with serious consequences party with a challenge ahead for domestic national security. of November’s elections.” Meanwhile, there is growCutting Seniors’ ing concern among lawyers, Homelessness and immigrant advocates, and Hunger The New School’s Teresa Ghilarducci is among numerous economists over the years to design proposals for government-managed individual retirement accounts to supplement Social Security. The California legislature has shown interest in Ghilarducci’s plan, and in March the New York City Comptroller John C. Liu announced that his office is considering Ghilarducci’s plan for New York City Personal Retirement Accounts in which the city would collect and pool employee and employer contributions—with no public dollars—into retirement funds the city would protect and oversee. Noting that New York’s homeless shelters have seen about a 25 percent increase in the last two years, Comptroller Liu stated in a media release, “If we don’t help people save for retirement during their working years, the later strain on the city’s social services will be overwhelming. “We are not, nor do we want to be, a city that lets our retirees go hungry and homeless,” Liu added. This and other plans need to go through prudent discussion, debate and testing, of course. But so should the onesided notion that budget slashing alone has intrinsic value. As Americans look at their teetering retirement future, they might ask their political and media leaders, “What’ll these budget cuts do my children and grandchildren when they retire—and our community?” Experienced Immigration Attorney Detention - Removal Deportation Hearings Greencards, Visas, All Applications members of the Latino and immigrant community about the Obama Administration’s ineffective implementation of its common sense prosecutorial discretion policy. This, coupled with the Adminstration’s record number of deportations and dramatic expansion of Secure Communities have left many in the immigrant community disillusioned, with huge implications for voter turnout in November. CBS News wrote that the record numbers of deportations has complicated President Obama’s message to Latino voters, noting that “Polls show the president with a strong lead over Mitt Romney over Latino voters – an NBC News/Wall Street Journal/ Telemundo poll from last month found that Mr. Obama led Romney 61 to 27 percent among registered Latino voters nationally. However, just 68 percent of Latino voters expressed high interest in the upcoming election, in comparison to 81 percent of all voters.” With both political parties navigating these real challenges in their effort to reach Latino vot- ers, we encourage you to check out the interactive map created by Latino Decisions and our sister organization, America’s Voice Education Fund at www.latinovote map.org. This tool allows you to adjust both margin and mobilization figures to see how various scenarios play out for both parties. In addition, America’s Voice and Latino Decisions have launched a new website focused on Latino and immigration political issues, featuring ongoing commentary and analysis: http://latinovote matters.org. · Access the new America’s Voice Education Fund/Latino Decisions resource for analyzing Latino voter power in 2012: www.latinovotemap.org · Stay informed throughout the 2012 election cycle with commentary and analysis on Latino and immigration politics issues: http://latinovotemat ters.org/ America’s Voice - Harnessing the power of American voices and American values to win common sense immigration reform. ¡¡¡GRATIS !!! Asesoramiento en Ejecución Hipotecaria y para Compradores de Vivienda San Diego Home Loan Counseling Citas disponibles Sáb y Noches Llame 619 / 624-2330 o visítenos en: www.housing-counseling.com Trabajadores y Patrones que cometen Fraude de Compensación Reciben Uniforme Nuevo. NO LO HAGAS. NO LO PERMITAS. 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PAGE 4 JUNE 15, 2012 Suenan las campanas por la libertad religiosa Por Mar Muñoz-Visoso (Parte 1) La gente a veces pregunta por qué los obispos católicos de Estados Unidos están haciendo tanto alboroto sobre la libertad religiosa en estos días. Después de todo, dicen algunos, aquí no se bombardean las iglesias y las personas no van a la cárcel sólo porque profesan una fe determinada. La persecución religiosa tiene formas muy diversas. Hay maneras violentas y directas de negar a la gente el derecho que Dios les dio a la libertad religiosa. Y las hay sutiles y veladas, pero que ultimadamente buscan un fin similar. Si bien es de esperar que nunca lleguemos a los extremos de la primera, la segunda forma no es menos real o peligrosa, precisamente porque no es tan fácil de identificar. La Primera Enmienda de la Carta de Derechos de EE.UU. dice: “El Congreso no hará ley alguna con respecto al establecimiento de la religión, o prohibiendo el ejercicio libre de la misma o que coarte la libertad de expresión o de prensa, o el derecho del pueblo a reunirse pacíficamente para pedir al gobierno la reparación de agravios”. Son las primeras libertades enunciadas en la Declaración de Derechos (Bill of Rights), por una razón: todas ellas constituyen pilares fundamentales de la democracia de EE.UU. Son también los primeros derechos de los cuales regímenes autoritarios, de todo tinte y corte, privan a Red Scare (con’t from page 2) just now you claimed your right under the Ninth and Tenth amendments of the United States Constitution. In what way does Amendment No. 9 of the United States Constitution apply to your rights here today? Mr. Usquiano. Are you an attorney? Would you like to define that? You are an attorney, aren’t you, Mr. Doyle? Mr. Doyle. I haven’t practiced law for 8 years, since I have been in Congress, but I have the United States Constitution here in front of me, and as long as you speak of the Ninth Amendment and the Tenth amendment, I thought of course, you were familiar with them. So will you please tell me in what way they apply to your rights here today? Mr. Usquiano. Yes. I am short on words, you know, being a Laborer. I am not a politician, and I would like counsel here to tell you exactly what the ninth and tenth amendments are so that you will know. Mr. Jackson. Let the Chair say that if the witness has been advised by counsel that he should take refuge in those amendments, I do not feel that it is essential for the witness to know the purport of the Amendments. Evidently he has been advised by counsel to stand upon those amendments. Mr. Margolis. I will be glad to enlighten Mr. Doyle. Mr. Jackson. I do not think it is necessary, Mr. Margolis. Mr. Usquiano. Mr. Jackson Mr, Jackson. That is all right. Your declination based on those amendments will be accepted without objection. Mr. Usquiano. Mr. Jackson, investigating subversives and everything here in San Diego, sus ciudadanos, ya que “interfieren” con la imposición uniforme de sus ideologías. Lamentablemente, ya se trate de dictaduras de derecha o de regímenes comunistas, en América Latina y España hemos tenido nuestra parte experimentos políticos que dan fe de esto. La libertad religiosa es más que la mera “libertad de culto”. Va más allá de proteger nuestra capacidad de asistir a misa u otro servicio religioso. Garantiza a los ciudadanos de todas las confesiones religiosas, así como a los que no profesan ninguna, el derecho a contribuir a nuestra vida en común. Nosotros los católicos y otras personas religiosas traemos a la mesa común lo que somos y tenemos. Ponemos nuestras creencias, valores y estructuras al servicio del bien común porque nuestra fe nos exige que lo hagamos. Tenemos el derecho y el deber de contribuir a la sociedad. La Iglesia invierte en el bien común, por ejemplo, estableciendo y operando escuelas, hospitales, universidades, instituciones de beneficencia y servicios sociales. Nuestro gobierno y la sociedad siempre han confiado en su ayuda y se han beneficiado de la vasta red que iglesias e instituciones religiosas proporcionan para ayudar a las personas necesitadas y para ayudar a formar buenos ciudadanos. Pero cuando se nos dice que tenemos que dejar de ser lo que somos, dejar a un lado nuestras creencias, o sencillamente ir en contra de nuestra I think it is up to you to report to Congress when you make your report that there is such a thing as something subversive over here. We have a little over 20,000 unemployed, and I Think you ought to do something and report it to Congress, because I Think that that is more of interest to people than this smear that You are trying to put on. Mr. Jackson. Let me say to the witness that his short and illuminating speech is in the record and will be a permanent part of it, so anyone reading it can read your statement. Mr. Doyle. I think, Mr. Chairman that the witness has stated that you and I have violated our oath to the people of the United States, and I think I would like to hear the witness say if he is prepared to explain how I have violated my oath of office to the people of the United States. Will you please tell me, sir, I am giving you a chance to propagandize, or anything else you want for a minute. Mr. Usquiano. Well, as a witness coming here without a jury you come out here to smear me and to let me invoke those amendments for my protection that you are violating, those constitutional amendments we have, and I think that you gentlemen, in spite of everything, you have violated that oath, because it states specifically in the fifth Amendment that you cannot testify against yourself in any case until You have a jury or a witness is there. Mr. Doyle Well, just very briefly, may I reply to you thus: We have certainly not tried to urge you to violate your conscience and testify against yourself. You claimed the fifth amendment of the United States Constitution, and that is okay, but I want to call your attention to the fact that we are conciencia con el fin de poder contribuir al bien común, esto no incluye mucha “libertad”. En 1809, Thomas Jefferson escribió que “Nada de lo dispuesto en nuestra Constitución debe ser más preciado para el hombre que aquello que protege los derechos de conciencia, frente a las acciones de la autoridad civil” (Carta a New London Methodist). Así que cuando el gobierno, en lugar de la autoridad religiosa, se arroga el poder de decidir qué entidades de cualquier confesión son suficientemente religiosas para ser consideradas una “institución religiosa”, o cuando las instancias religiosas son descalificadas para un contrato con el gobierno por sus creencia religiosa, algo está fallando terriblemente en el delicado equilibrio que buscaron nuestros Padres Fundadores. La Quincena por la Libertad, de junio 21 a julio 4, convocada por la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de EE.UU., es una oportunidad para aprender más acerca de la libertad religiosa, lo que es, qué está en juego si la perdemos, y por qué organismos religiosos de todo tipo están haciendo tanto alboroto al respecto. El 4 de Julio algunas iglesias van a tocar sus campanas apoyando esta iniciativa. Así que, llegado el Día de la Independencia, que la libertad de religión resuene y que cada persona de fe en este país reclame el derecho a tener o no una creencia religiosa y a vivir y obrar en consecuencia. here as members of the United States Congress operating under Public Law 601, which directs us and authorizes us to go in the Continental United States and question people as to the extent and character of subversive activities, and that is why we are here questioning you. We believe that the record shows that the American Communist Party, without question, is a subversive organization and, therefore, we are questioning you as an American citizen to see if you can help us find the extent of it and the character of it in the San Diego area. Mr. Usquiano. I think that you can find that in the files of the FBI, and I am pretty sure that they are capable of acting on this. Wliat you are trying to do is smear people by making stool pigeons out of persons to smear our acquaintances and friendships in places where we are together, or anything that you think we touch. Mr. Jackson. It is quite apparent to the chairman that the witness is not going to answer any of the questions that are directed to him. I think any further discussion of it is simply a waste of the committee’s time. Do you have any further questions, Mr. Tavenner? Mr. Tavenner. No further questions, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Jackson. Without objection, the witness is excused from further attendance under the subpoena. Call your next witness. Despite the vigilance, of the House Un-American Subcommittee, Russian Tanks were never spotted on Logan Avenue, National Avenue, or Imperial Avenue, throughout the 1950s,had they come a bit later, they would have found that interstate 5, had remove the problem all together. LA PRENSA SAN DIEGO LA COLUMNA VERTEBRAL El Soporte Informativo Para Millones de Hispanos Por Luisa Fernanda Montero ¿Ya definió su voto? Durante las últimas elecciones, las que llevaron a la Casa Blanca al hoy presidente Barack Obama, muchos vimos con agrado su posición frente al espinoso tema de la inmigración. Espinoso porque suele incrementar ciertos vicios racistas y alebrestar los miedos históricos que han llevado a este país a ensañarse con los inmigrantes de turno a lo largo de los años y sobre todo en sus etapas de crisis económica. El hoy presidente, hizo entonces promesas halagadoras, una de ellas fue la de priorizar la aprobación de una reforma migratoria integral, que saque a los más de doce millones de inmigrantes que viven y trabajan en este país de las sombras. No ha cumplido. Y al término de su primer periodo como mandatario es evidente que no cumplirá. Es claro que la situación económica en la que recibió el país entre otros asuntos como la reforma a la salud, fueron prioritarios para la Casa Blanca; pero hoy cuando avanzan las primarias republicanas y falta poco para que el país decida quien se queda en el poder, es indispensable analizar con cabeza fría qué le ofrece cada bando —republicanos de un lado y demócratas de otro— a la comunidad hispana, marcada como es sabido por una fuerte presencia inmigrante. Estudios recientes han demostrado lo obvio: el tema migratorio es prioritario para la comunidad hispana. A todos nos afecta la economía y nos importa la salud y la educación. Pero ¿qué sacamos al final del día si las mejoras no nos benefician o no benefician a nuestros seres queridos? Todos, o casi todos, tenemos a un ser querido que no ha logrado regularizar su situación migratoria. Por eso el asunto nos es prioritario. En eventos y entrevistas recientes, el presidente Obama ha vuelto a prometer. Ha prometido una vez más hacer de la reforma migratoria una prioridad de su gobierno durante su segundo periodo, claro de ser elegido. Y ha dicho claramente que aun contando con el sólido apoyo de su partido en el congreso, no ha logrado el apoyo de un solo republicano. Y aunque hiera susceptibilidades, tengo que decir que eso es verdad. Todos recordamos el empeño que años atrás mostró el congresista John McCain cuando se unió al senador Edward Kennedy en su lucha por sacar adelante la ansiada reforma y la forma simple y oportunista en que decidió no apoyarla más cuando sus intereses políticos lo demandaban. Para dar solo Luisa Fernanda Montero un ejemplo. Diciendo eso, hay que decir también que esta administración ha superado todos los récords en deportaciones, con todo lo que ello implica para la comunidad hispana, que ve divididas sus familias y rotas sus esperanzas y que los esfuerzos de la administración por impedirlo han sido si acaso, tímidos. Pero, a pesar de ello, debo ubicarme en la misma línea de Frank Sharry, director ejecutivo de America’s Voice, cuando dice que no tiene dudas de que el presidente quiere aprobar una reforma en su segundo periodo y que el principal motivo de que aun no la tengamos es el obstruccionismo republicano en el congreso. Y prefiero esa línea de esperanza, porque prefiero creer que este país reaccionará tarde o temprano y actuará en consecuencia, con ética, humanidad y lógica, a fundar mis esperanzas en quienes no prometen pero afirman que sacarán del país a todos aquellos que no estén en el “legalmente” y vetarán el DREAM Act. Aclamado Autor da Charla a Personas con Diabetes Víctor Villaseñor creció en el Norte del Condado de San Diego durante una época en la que había mucha discriminación hacia la comunidad Latina. Sus maestros lo reprendían por hablar español y a raíz de eso una lista de problemas se desencadenó a tal grado que Víctor pensó en abandonar sus estudios. En casa sus padres y abuelos le contaban infinitas emotivas historias de sus antepasados en México y cuando pudo se dio la oportunidad de viajar a México con el propósito de captar y verificar tales historias que a su tierna edad parecían difíciles de creer. Víctor entrevistó a tíos, tías y a cuanto pariente encontró en la sierra de Chihuahua de donde era su abuela materna y para su sorpresa muchas de las historias que sus abuelos y padres le contaron resultaron ser verdaderas. Inspirado por la gente que conoció durante su viaje y la información que recolectó, su amor y respeto hacia la cultura Latina se elevó a los cielos y decidió narrar la historia de sus antepasados en lo que años después se convertiría en “Lluvia de Oro” uno de muchos libros que Víctor ha escrito durante su carrera como escritor. Hoy en día Víctor Villaseñor es conocido a nivel mundial y sus libros son usados como referencia en infinidad de instituciones educativas y es todo un honor que Víctor nos comparta su experiencia como autor y nos hable sobre la familia y la calidad de vida en nuestra conferencia para personas con diabetes el sábado 23 de Junio en las instalaciones del Centro de Salud de San Ysidro. Si tiene diabetes, esta en riesgo para la enfermedad o si algún ser querido la tiene, no se pierda esta excelente oportunidad para escuchar a expertos de la diabetes sobre como vivir una vida saludable con esta condición. De igual manera, Víctor Villaseñor nos comparte su emotiva historia personal sobre las dificultades de crecer sintiéndose perdido entre dos mundos, en un estrago constante para encontrar el balance entre la cultura de sus antepasados de origen Mexicano-IndígenaEuropeo y el nuevo hogar adoptivo de su familia en los Estados Unidos. La conferencia es presentada por Tome Control De Su Diabetes en colaboración con San Ysidro Health Center y le hacemos una cordial invitación a toda la comunidad Latina del condado de San Diego a esta gran conferencia para personas con diabetes y sus seres queridos. La conferencia se llevara a cabo el sábado, 23 de junio en las instalaciones del Centro de Salud de San Ysidro ubicado en el 1275 30th Street, San Diego, CA 92154 (esquinas de Del Sol Blvd. y 30th Street) de 8 AM a 2:30 PM. La conferencia es en español y la entrada es gratuita. Esta conferencia es para toda la familia con o sin diabe- tes. Tendremos excelentes oradores como lo son en Dr. Leonel Villa-Caballero, Andrés Gómez, MD, Georges Argoud, MD, Dolores Rodríguez-Reinmann, PhD y por supuesto, Víctor Villaseñor. Habrá también una excelente selección de compañías farmacéuticas, organizaciones y negocios dedicados al cuidado de nuestra comunidad afectada por la diabetes. Tendremos entretenimiento Latino sorpresa, bocadillos y bebidas saludables. Le pedimos que nos confirme su asistencia llamando al 858-7924741 extensión 16 con Antonio Huerta o por correo electrónico, [email protected] Marque su calendario y no se pierda este gran evento. Los esperamos y les pedimos que inviten a sus familiares y conocidos afectados por esta enfermedad. Someone you know is guarding herself against cervical cancer. To make an appointment call 1-888-743-PLAN (7526) plannedparenthood.org | tuplannedparenthood.org Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/pppsw 8FMMXPNBOFYBNTt'BNJMZQMBOOJOHt#SFBTUIFBMUIDBSF 45%UFTUJOHt&NFSHFODZDPOUSBDFQUJPOt$BODFSTDSFFOJOHT LA PRENSA SAN DIEGO JUNE 15, 2012 Pacman Lost to Desert Storm: Are the Judges Blind? El libro “Valle de Sueños y Sombras” y la dura realidad de los jornaleros agrícolas By Marissa Acierto SCCPRESS.COM Por Eduardo Stanley FRESNO — El pasado 2 de junio se presentó en esta ciudad el libro “Valle de Sueños y Sombras” (Valley of Shadows and Dreams, publicado por Heyday Books), un ensayo fotográfico a cargo de Ken Light, profesor de fotoperiodismo de la Universidad de Berkeley, con textos de su esposa, la escritora Melanie Light. La obra contiene un prefacio escrito por Thomas Steinbeck, hijo del gran escritor John Steinbeck (1902-1968), autor del famoso libro “Las Viñas de la Ira”, en el cual narra las miserias de los inmigrantes del Este de Estados Unidos que llegaron al Valle Central de California después de la Gran Depresión de 1929-1930. Hoy esas miserias persisten. “En algunos supermercados te informan de qué granja provienen los duraznos que venden, pero nadie dice nada sobre quienes los cosechan”, explica Melanie Light. Y este fue precisamente el propósito del libro: mostrar la vida de los jornaleros del Valle y su entorno social. “Los estadounidenses tenemos una tradición de ser innovadores… Es por eso que me parece tan asombroso que en el Valle todo siga igual”, comentó Melanie sobre la situación de los campesinos. Pero el trabajo no se limita en este aspecto. Otras fotos muestran los espacios vacios que estaban a punto de convertirse en casas, levantadas aceleradamente por empresas constructoras durante el llamado boom de la construcción, que terminó con la llegada de la actual crisis económica. Esas construcciones, que ganaban terreno sin cesar a la agricultura, son hoy mudos fantasmas de una ilusión de consumo y “progreso” que se derrumbaron estrepitosamente, afectando a toda la sociedad. El libro “Valle de Sueños y Sombras”, de 154 páginas y más de 110 fotos de gran calidad, es un cuidadoso y crítico ensayo fotográfico que llevó cinco años completar. Pero no a todos les gustó la idea del libro. “Ahora viene otro fotógrafo de una gran metropolis a enfocarse en los males del Valle. Con sueños acaramelados, influenciados por Dorothea Lange (1895-1965, famosa fotoperiodista que retrató campesinos, desplazados y marginados, incluso en el Valle Central) y ‘Las Viñas de la Ira’, Ken Light está listo para contarle al mundo acerca de su paseo, en lo que una profesora de la Universidad Estatal de CaliforniaFresno, llama ‘el turismo de la pobreza’”, escribió Donald Munro, columnista de Espectáculos del periódico The Fresno Bee el 29 de mayo, quien reconoce no haber visto el libro, lo que no le impide criticarlo, asumiendo la defensa de los poderosos. “[El libro] documenta lo sabido de lo negativo del Valle: pobreza, degradación ambien- El libro “Valle de Sueños y Sombras” un ensayo fotográfico a cargo de Ken Light. tal, culturas en desaparición, casas perdidas por la crisis, la creciente disparidad económica”, agrega Munro en su artículo titulado, demagogicamente, “Nuestro Valle a través de los ojos de un extraño”. Myrna Martínez Nateras, directora de Pan Valley Institute, organización que copatrocinó la visita de los autores del libro a Fresno, envió un mensaje a Munro invitándolo a la presentación del libro. Por supuesto, no asistió. Esta actitud no sorprendió a la audiencia de aproximadamente 50 personas que participaron del lanzamiento de “Valle de Sueños y Sombras” en el local de Arte Américas de Fresno. Hugo Morales, director de Radio Bilingüe, quien moderó el diálogo de los autores con el público, comentó cuando se reunió con un alto ejecutivo de una empresa agrícola del Valle para pedirle apoyo para un proyecto educativo. “Me dijo que no le interesaba que los trabajadores se eduquen porque entonces dejarían el campo y empresas como la suya necesitan de esa mano de obra”, dijo Morales. “No quieren que nada cambie aquí”. Ken Light no es un extraño en el Valle, su interés por documentar la vida de los jornaleros agrícolas surgió en los 70s, cuando se radicó en la Bahía proveniente del Este de Estados Unidos, cuando el movimiento campesino liderado por César Chávez y Dolores Huerta era aún intenso. “Se trataba de una historia increible que sentí había que documentar”, explica Ken. A través de los años, produjo varios libros dedicados a los trabajadores del campo y a los inmigrantes en general, como “With These Hands” (1986) y “To the Promised Land” (1988). “He visto trabajar a Ken hace unos años, en Sinaloa, México”, comentó Morales. “La intensidad de este arte es increible”. El trabajo previo de investigación, casi siempre invisible al lector, también es intenso. Melanie realizó varios viajes al Valle, revisó archivos PHONE: 619-993-5778 FAX: 619-286-2231 PAGE 5 y preseleccionó escenarios que llevarían a la elaboración del libro. Y aprendió de las luchas de los campesinos a lo largo de la historia, algo poco conocido. Por ejemplo, después de la Gran Depresión del 1929-30, los jornaleros vieron sus salarios reducirse dramaticamente. “En los años 1933 y 1934 hubo fuertes enfrentamientos, protestas y huelgas gracias a las cuales los trabajadores lograron que se les pague un poco más”, comentó Melanie. Luego comparó el trabajo del jornalero agrícola con el de los mineros, quienes arrancan de la tierra la riqueza que disfrutan otros y que se va de la zona, que queda empobrecida, como los trabajadores. Melanie recordó cuando un día, al regresar junto a su marido a la Bahía, se encontraron con la gran concentración de inmigrantes frente al ayuntamiento de la ciudad de Fresno el 1 de mayo de 2006 —otra de las imagenes presentes en el libro. Estas impresiones, plasmadas en notables fotos, reflejan interés y compromiso con la perturbante realidad de los trabajadores que contribuyen a mantener una industria multimillonaria de más de 13 billones de dólares anuales (cifras de 2002, según American Farmland Trust) mientras el salario de un jornalero no supera los $16.000 dólares al año. Nota: El libro “Valley of Shadows and Dreams”, puede comprarse visitando https://heydaybooks.com/ book/valley-of-shadows-anddreams. Contacto Eduardo Stanley e [email protected] It was plain as day prior to the fight for June 9. It was a full house for Manny Pacquiao at the Wild Card Gym on Wednesday, May 30, a shine of resiliency, of calmness and tranquility that Manny projected the moment one saw him. He had an inner peace that he was completely ready to tackle the world. For the first time during his training at Griffith Park he was with his kids and wife Jinkee, Manny even had his dog called “PacMan” with him too. Professional colleagues at the gym were Freddie Roach, Trainer and a recent awardee recipient of the International Boxing Hall of Famer which he credits to Manny Pacquiao; Boboy Fernandez, Assistant Trainer and longtime friend; Rob Peters, body guard and head of security; Robert “Bob” Arum, the founder and CEO of Top Rank. Alex Arriza, the Strengthening and Conditioning Coach of Manny Pacquiao spoke to SCCPress.com reporter prior to the fight and said, “Manny will be the smarter fighter and Bradley will make it more like a street fighter.” One of the special highlights for fight night were the two dynamic singers of Filipina and/or Hispanic descents. Jessica Sanchez 16-years-old from Chula Vista the second place finalist for the American Idol sang the American National Anthem and the Philippine National Anthem was sung by Kirby Asunto, 14years-old from New Jersey. Kirby is the niece of one of Pacquiao’s family member. The world saw a different image on June 9, Manny Pacquiao “PacMan” according to the judges split decision lost his WBO Welterweight Title to Timothy Bradley, Jr. “Desert Storm”. What’s up America? Manny has been fighting boxers from all over the world and the moment the Filipino fighter fights an American fighter, he is downplayed and robbed of his title. This definitely does not speak well of Nevada, Nevada Judges, Nevada Athletic Commission and lastly the sport of boxing. The irony is that Interim Light Welterweight Title Juan Manuel Marquez and his fans felt that he was the winner last year in November. He felt that he was also duped in November by a decisional lost against Manny but he acknowledged that Manny won to Bradley. However, he did indicate that now Manny will feel what he felt in November. A fighters vision to win is to have a “demolition instinct” but Manny is in the sport to play and pray. Even his opponent is prayed to not be hurt. He prayed for Timothy Bradley. Timothy Bradley has earned a fly-by-night fame beating Manny Pacquiao through a split decision that doesn’t make sense to the general public but to the judges who gave its score card which is C.J. Ross and Duane Ford 115-113 for Timothy Bradley. Judge Jerry Roth has 115-113 for Manny Pacquiao. Even HBO unofficial judge, Manny Pacquiao Harold Lederman and ESPN. com scored 119 - 109 for Pacquiao. Mayweather, Sr., Juan Manuel Marquez, Bob Arum and many boxing professionals and media felt Manny Pacquiao was the winner of the fight. After the fight, Bradley said, “I want to see the replay and see how I won?” Meanwhile, the crowds were booing because of the scoreboard. However, before the scorecards were released, Bradley said to Arum, “I tried hard but I couldn’t beat the guy.” Pacquiao looks forward to a rematch already reserved for November 10th for MGM Grand for the second meeting of the two Top Rank promoting fighters. He urges the fans to not hate boxing because of a bad decision. Courtesy Photo By Regina Ong-Garcia | SCCPress.com. SCCPress.com Photo: Manny Pacquiao at the Media Day before the fight. His message on his Nike shirts read, “Fight for a Better World.” Diversión Familiar el Adultos mayores de 21 años will be open mic for writers or de edad pueden disfrutar de un painters who would like to Día 4 de Julio servicio completo de bar. La share a few pieces of their Deliciosa Cena y Un Velero en la Bahía EMBARCADERO—La celebración anual del 4 de julio se festejará otra vez a bordo del transbordador Berkeley. El piso de observación en la popa del histórico barco ofrece una vista espectacular del show de juegos pirotécnicos sobre la Bahía de San Diego. La admisión incluye una deliciosa cena la cual se servirá a las 5pm-6:30pm y a las 7pm8:30pm. La presentación de pirotecnicos comienza a las 9:00pm. Boletos obtenidos por adelantado son $30 por adultos y $18 por niños menores de 12 años. Boletos obtenidos en la puerta son $35 y $23 respectivamente. Para los que deseén una experiencia más estimulante el museo ofrece un paseo único abordo del velero Californian. El paseo comienza a las 6:30 pm y regresa al terminar la celebración de pirotécnicos. admisión para este paseo es $85 por persona. Tambien se ofrece un paseo abordo del histórico barco Pilot de las 7:30-9:30 pm por solo $35. work. Writers/artists who would like to read on the open mic can sign up ahead of time at [email protected] or sign in on the night of the show. Poetry & Art Series 2012 1st Annual Juneteenth On Thursday, June 21, San Diego authors Judy Reeves and Celebration Jim Ruland will read while emerging local artist Gustavo Zamarripa exhibits his work. This summer arts cultural event takes place in the Museum of the Living Artist, 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park. Catered by Evolution, doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show starts at 7:00 p.m. Members are free, $5 at the door or bring wine to share and get in free. 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PAGE 6 JUNE 15, 2012 LA PRENSA SAN DIEGO GUEST EDITORIAL If attitudes don’t change, Latino voters on track to becoming their own worst enemies By Marisa Treviño LATINALISTA about electing Obama but energized about using their votes. Whether it’s the broken promises, the broken economy or the dismal state of jobs for Latino workers, Latino voters aren’t feeling it in this election. If enough of us don’t feel it, and then take it one step further, and don’t show up at the polls to vote in November then all the potential of growing political clout and attaining influence to impact not just the presidential election, but state and local elections too, will be lost and could set political growth for the Latino community back an election cycle, if not longer. The Latino community needs political influence to make our community whole. We need to bring in the undocumented immigrants from the shadow economy to stop the abuses and exploitation. We need to recognize undocumented youth. We need to stop the deportations that are separating families and creating new family dynamics among a new generation of Latinos in this country. These are issues that few non-Latino Republicans or Tea Party fanatics care to even want to know about but something Latinos cannot neatly separate as being a citizen vs. non-citizen kind of thing. We all overlap with these issues at some point in our own families. Those of us who can vote need to vote to correct what has devolved into political prejudice on one side and feelings of disrespect from our side. Otherwise, things like these acts of civil disobedience will go nowhere if politicians know that the rest of the Latino community is willing to sacrifice segments of our population and lose any potential political influence because we would rather hold grudges than keep moving (politically) forward. Two separate headlines appearing in today’s news brought home a simple fact that is eluding many Latinos — political influence isn’t gained by being a majority in numbers; it’s earned by being a majority of voters. Somehow, that simple nugget of common sense isn’t resonating with Latino voters this year. It’s headlines like Hispanic leaders worry over slow voter registration; Latino vote requires more nurturing; or Latino Growth Not Fully Felt at Voting Booth that aren’t helping either political party to see Latino voters as the game-changers we know we can be and we need to be. Why do we need to be seen as gamechangers? Because of the other headline appearing today: National Immigrant Youth Alliance to Carry Out Actions of Civil Disobedience This Week at Obama Campaign Offices Nationwide. According to the press release, undocumented youth are demanding President Obama issue an “executive order to stop the deportation of DREAM Act-eligible youth.” “Obama has to prove that he’s different from Romney. He’s not as long as we’re getting deported,” said Rodrigo Hijonosa, a member of the National Immigrant Youth Alliance from New Mexico. “Undocumented youth are self-deporting, and their families are getting torn apart by ICE. We need an executive order now.” Unfortunately, no President or presidential candidate is going to feel particularly threatened or guilted into supporting these students if he can’t see a return on his political investment. In this case, granting an executive order for Latino votes, that according to headlines, aren’t coming. It doesn’t take a pollster to know that this election is a far cry from 2008 when Latina Lista web site: http://latinalista. Latino voters weren’t just enthusiastic com/ This month marks the 45th anniversary of the late Thurgood Marshall’s appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court. The first AfricanAmerican on the high court, Justice Marshall was a voice for the voiceless. Today, with an unpopular court that appears to fight for the rights of corporations rather than people, we miss him more than ever. On June 13, 1967, President Lyndon B. Johnson nominated Marshall to fill the seat vacated by Associate Justice Tom Clark. Marshall, who at the time of the appointment was U.S. solicitor general, was confirmed by the Senate by a vote of 69-11. A former chief counsel of the NAACP who had successfully argued the Brown v. Board of Education school desegregation case, Marshall demonstrated his unwavering commitment to civil rights and civil liberties, free speech and women’s reproductive freedom. Further, he was staunchly opposed to the death penalty. In the 1972 case Furman v. Georgia, which placed a moratorium on the death penalty until 1976, he wrote: “It is the poor and the members of minority groups who are least able to voice their complaints against capital punishment. Their impotence leaves them victims of a sanction that the wealthier, better-represented, just-as-guilty person can escape.” Marshall was also aware that innocent people are executed. “No matter how careful courts are, the possibility of perjured testimony, mistaken honest testimony, and human By Mychal Denzel Smit the Latino vote. Where former President George W. Bush made inroads to bring Latinos into the Republican fold, Sen. John McCain lost considerable ground during his presidential run in 2008. Not only does Romney start with that deficit, he’s losing even more potential Latino voters, attributable in part to his hardline stance on immigration reform. Latinos aren’t single issue voters, but it’s hard to win them back to your side if your inspirational campaign video leaves them out of the future of America. The Asian-American vote, as pointed out on this past weekend’s Melissa HarrisPerry Show, is ill-defined and not discussed, but could be crucial in a tight election. But again, in the opening moments of his campaign, Romney seems to think them as invisible as any other person of color. Perhaps the campaign didn’t hear that, for the first time, more babies of color were born in the United States than white babies. Or maybe they are still stuck in primary campaign mode, where they only have to appeal to the very narrow base of the Republican party, which sadly is constituted of mostly white people. It may be that Romney is uncomfortable around people of color and didn’t know how to include them in this video. He could have run the risk of inexplicably repeating the chorus to “Who Let the Dogs Out?” as he did on the campaign trail in 2007 while posing for a picture with a group of black teenagers. Maybe this is more sinister, and Romney and crew actually don’t see people of color being a part of the America they envision. Whatever the case, this is true: Romney is a bad politician, and this is a prime example of that. Mistakes like these feed the narrative that he is out of touch with where America is right now, a perception he can ill afford. That no one in the campaign at any point stopped to ask whether the video should go out without at least one person of color featured speaks to the myopia of the people he surrounds himself with. Romney is a candidate of the past trying to convince America he should be chosen to lead its future. But he doesn’t even know who it is he’s trying to lead. With a primary victory in Texas, what has been true for more than a month is now official: Mitt Romney is the Republican nominee for president of the United States in the 2012 election. Romney staved off rather mediocre opposition, including a disgraced former Speaker of the House and the CEO of a pizza chain that clearly has never owned a map, but what matters is that he is now the GOP’s nominee and will take on incumbent President Barack Obama in the general election. As is true with any candidate, Romney is now tasked with trying to win over voters by presenting his plan for the future of this country. The problem for Romney is that his campaign appears to be stuck in the past. Take, for example, his two-and-a-half minute campaign video entitled “The Promise of America.” The schmaltzy clip is the opening salvo for his general election strategy and is intended to capture the “true spirit” of America, its people, and inspire the belief that Romney has their best interests at heart. Romney will fight for the American people and the American way of life. There’s one big problem: there aren’t any people of color in this video. It’s inter-cut with speeches Romney has made across the country during the primary campaign, and there isn’t much he can do about who has or hasn’t shown up to his rallies. But in the staged moments, the Romney campaign didn’t think to add any black, Latino, Asian, or Native Americans into their vision of the fabric of America. They got young, old, men, and women, but neglected to include anyone of a darker hue. This is problematic on a few levels. No one expects that Romney will win any significant portion of the black vote, but one thing every candidate knows in multicultural America is that during general election time you must appear to pander to every demographic, in order to attract those white swing voters who do care about the idea of America as melting pot. It’s why Romney visited a predominantly black school in West Philadelphia last week. He wasn’t trying to win black votes, error remain all too real,” he wrote. In his later but to appear compassionate to white voters. years, as the Supreme Court became more This video undoes some of that work. Follow Mychal Denzel Smith on Twitter at conservative, he commented that “power, not Romney also has had a problem courting @mychalsmith. reason, is the new currency of this court’s decision-making.” Justice Clarence Thomas — the man who replaced Marshall on the court —embodies this. Thomas will never fill an inch of Marshall’s shoes. Partido Revolucionario Institucional (PRI), que Thomas voted with the majority in Citizens Por Humberto Caspa, Ph.D. buscan reducir los votos de Manuel López United v. Federal Election Commission, which La teoría de la ‘elección racional’ nos indica Obrador con su participación. granted free speech rights to corporations and que los seres humanos deciden de acuerdo a Así, en la práctica el electorado mexicano has allowed corporations to pour unlimited sus necesidades y a sus intereses, y en base a tiene un dilema ante sus ojos. Enmedio de una dollars into elections. The ruling paved the way los diversos niveles de educación, posición so- crisis económica, una guerra contra el for the super PACs, and has diluted the votes cial, económica, género, edad, etc. narcotráfico que no tiene visos de epílogo y of ordinary citizens. Por más ínfima o importante la situación, una una población que cada día siente más el rigor A civil rights foe, Thomas is against affirma- persona inmediatamente estudia los pros y de las diferencias económicas, el dilema se tive action, even though he benefited from it. contras de su decisión, contempla las opciones encrudece y la opción viable es borrosa. In addition, he was the only justice to vote y finalmente decide. Algunos deciden más Sin embargo, las dos visiones en México against a provision of the Voting Rights Act rápidos que otros. Otros se muerden los dientes tienen su esencia. La primera es volver al that protects black people from violence and cuando no encuentran opciones claras y se pasado. A pesar de que el candidato del PRI, chocan con dilemas – dos pociones magras. Enrique Peña Nieto, es joven, muy dinámico y intimidation in the voting booth. And in an awful irony, he is a staunch pro- De acuerdo a las papeletas de votos aparentemente con una amplia experiencia en death penalty advocate, urging the upholding electorales, los mexicanos no se encuentran en el campo político de su país, su candidatura está of capital punishment in case after dubious case. una situación de dilema. En las elecciones del diezmada por un partido político al cual, en su Today, the U.S. Supreme Court has a pal- primero de Julio tendrán cuatro alternativas momento de apogeo, Mario Vargas Llosa le posibles. puso el nombre “dictadura perfecta”. try 44 percent approval rating, according to a Sin embargo, dos de ellas ya no son Efectivamente el PRI sigue siendo la recent poll. It is no wonder, given how far Tho- posibilidades reales. La candidatura de Josefina maquinaria corroída de adentro hacia afuera. mas and the court’s majority have strayed from Vázquez Mota del Partido Acción Nacional Nunca hubo, auque su actual dirigencia protecting the rights of the people. (PAN) está de picada desde que las encuestas mantiene lo contrario, una limpieza de esos mostraron su deterioro y no muestra señales elementos políticos contaminantes que se David A. Love is the executive director of de una resurrección a corto plazo. mueven a través del prebendalismo y hacen Witness to Innocence, a national organizaLa candidatura de Gabriel Quadri, más que del nepotismo, en palabras de Hannah Arendt, tion of exonerated former death row pris- una opción real, es una jugarreta de unas elites una “banalidad” o una cosa de la cotidianidad. oners and their families. He can be reached sociales y políticas conocidas, particularmente de Elba Esther Gordillo y los dirigentes del at [email protected]. (vea Corrupción, página 7) 45 years after Thurgood Marshall’s nomination, Supreme Court is lacking By David A. Love Romney’s ‘Promise of America’ portrays a world without minorities Corrupción o progreso LA PRENSA SAN DIEGO JUNE 15, 2012 PAGE 7 Commentary/Opinion Page Pedagogy and Theatre of the Oppressed By Rodolfo F. Acuña “Education either functions as an instrument which is used to facilitate integration of the younger generation into the logic of the present system and bring about conformity or it becomes the practice of freedom, the means by which men and women deal critically and creatively with reality and discover how to participate in the transformation of their world.” Paulo Freire. Pedagogy of the Oppressed I always start a meeting with the farm worker handclap in a tribute to University of Arizona Professor Mark Stegeman, the former president of the Tucson Unified School District who as a pretext for eliminating the TUSD’s Mexican American Studies Program said that he went after MAS because after listening to Mexican Americans use the clap, he knew that Mexican American Studies was a cult. Stegeman’s statement proves my mother’s saying that “Para pendejo no se estudia. Se nace.” I joined the struggle to Save Ethnic Studies in Arizona because the stupidity of xenophobes and their intent to destroy all the educational reforms that Mexican Americans have struggled for. In this context I pay tribute to Paulo Freire who has become a legend so much so that we know the legend, but have contesting views of Freire. Our understanding of Freire and his relevance differ due to the fact that several generations separate us and time has a way of distorting reality. In other words, we do not have a common epistemological base, although we are all concerned with education. Not everyone wants to educate, however. The forces who benefit from the status quo want this generation to conform to their interests. Consequently, they see Freire as a subservice and worse, according to them, un-American. This is at the crux of the inquisition in Tucson. When I first read Freire, it was in the context of another time. He was not a legend yet but one among other progressive educators. The Sixties were a time when we wanted to transform society and create the underpinnings of a democratic and just society. Educators such as Freire were the antithesis of today’s “No Child Left Behind” which reduces learning to indoctrination with subject matter drilled into students. Education today is reduced to “Roses are red and violets are blue” with no other answer acceptable. As a junior high school teacher my education included the great John Dewey who wrote, “Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” The purpose of teaching was to educate – to motivate, to engage students to learn – and if they did not, it was your fault not theirs. Dewey gave literacy a meaning beyond reading the bible. Dating back to the days of Plato and the birth of the notion of democracy literacy has been associated with citizenship. An American myth is that what makes this nation exceptional is its commitment to public education. The reality is that while Massachusetts Bay Colony had schools eligibility was limited to race – blacks and Indians could not attend them. As the nation developed former colonies became states. Compulsory education became more common. Yet this changed with the growth of cities and the growing number of immigrants; by the second half of the 19thth century, education was neither compulsory nor available to the children of immigrants. Reformers fought for compulsory education for the newcomers and the various states passed compulsory education laws — California in 1874 and Texas in 1915. However, the laws were not enforced, especially in the case of migrant children. As the number of Mexicans grew, organizations such as the Alianza Hispano-Americana and the League of United Latino American Citizens pressed for educational reform. After World War II educators such as George I. Sánchez demanded better education for Mexican American children and advocated pedagogies such as bilingual education. In 1960 the median education of Mexicans in Texas was the third grade and in California the eighth. However, teachers knew that this was an illusion and that large numbers of Mexican Americans were functionally illiterate. They knew that the schools were not teaching Mexicans rather warehousing them. Reformers were also motivated by Vatican II which began in 1962; it gave birth to Liberation Theology. The poor had the right to enjoy the bounties of the earth – salvation was communal. This environment produced giants such as Ivan Illich who in 1960 established a center in Cuernavaca, Mexico — CIDOC (Centro Intercultural de Documentación). It was a watering hole for educators and intellectuals throughout the Americas. His books Deschooling Society and Tools of Conviviality were anchors. Many educators, myself included, looked at a lasting transformation emanating from education. Literacy was not the possession of communism or any other ideology, although note was taken of Mao’s literacy campaign in China. Educators knew that literacy had broken the isolation of Helen Keller, a blind child with a limited vocabulary. Words freed Keller and words made her a world intellectual. It did not take much to look around the schoolyard and recognize students mired in poverty and hopelessness. Many would go to jail because of a lack of literacy. I remember teaching literature from Classic Comic Books and occasionally motivating students to read. I remembered my mother who had been legally blind since the age of four reading the Encyclopedia Britannica peering through the largest magnifying glass I had ever seen. Although she could not help me, she wanted me to read. In this context I read The Invisible Minority (NEA) in 1966. An essay by a 13 year of Mexican girl caught my senses: Me To begin with, I am a Mexican. That sentence has a scent of bitterness as it is written. I feel if it weren’t for my nationality I would accomplish more. My being a Mexican has brought about my lack of initiative. No matter what I attempt to do, my dark skin always makes me feel that I will fail. Another thing that “gripes” me is that I am such a coward. I absolutely will not fight for something even if I know I’m right. I do not have the vocabulary that it would take to express myself strongly enough… How could someone who looked at herself in this way learn? When students created an opening in 1968 and 1969, I became part of the first wave of hires. The mission was to set up a Chicano Studies Department. My epistemological underpinnings differed from most activists — I did not consider the disciplines to be at the core of Chicano Studies. For me, its purpose was to liberate students through literacy. Its purpose was pedagogical. This discipline-pedagogy dialogue consumed the next forty-two years. No one seemed to be listening until one day I was invited to speak at the 12th Annual Institute for Transformative Education sponsored by the TUSD Mexican American Studies Department. In the early 2000s I accompanied Armando Navarro and others to the border to protest the growing violence against Mexican immigrants. But participating in this conference and witnessing their resurrection of Freire reminded me of an encounter I had had in the 1980s when I got a call to go up to La Paz, the United Farm Workers headquarters. I was not thrilled at the prospect of spending time there, I was not into rabbit’s food. However, I greatly admired César Chávez. Much to my surprise when I got there I was introduced to Paulo Freire; César and he were to have a special encuentro. César arrived late and immediately launched into dialectic on how he was in the middle of union business and as a poor man could only control his time so it was a duty to use that time for the union. I had feared that César was going to get blown away. However, after he finished Freire got up emotionally and pointed to him and said only one word “praxis.” My emotions so overwhelmed me at Tucson that I too could only think of the word “praxis” when I met Sean and the MAS teachers. These people were teachers. So when the “rose are red” people tried to eliminate them I had no other choice but to enlist. In this struggle I have often recalled the words of Fanon, Sometimes people hold a core belief that is very strong. When they are presented with evidence that works against that belief, the new evidence cannot be accepted. It would create a feeling that is extremely uncomfortable, called cognitive dissonance. And because it is so important to protect the core belief, they will rationalize, ignore and even deny anything that doesn’t fit in with the core belief. — Frantz Fanon (Black Skin, White Masks) A Common Destiny By Rep. Charles A. Gonzalez Whether as an attorney, judge, or a Member of Congress, public service has always been at the forefront of my life. Serving in Congress has been a great honor, but more importantly, it has been a tremendous opportunity to serve the people of the community that have shaped and contributed to my life. Throughout my time in Washington, I have been honored to work alongside some of the greatest public servants in the entire nation to work on legislation that benefited my community and our country. During my Congressional career, I have been fortunate to have had a role in legislative efforts to significantly improve our country’s national defense, reform our health care system, and enhance educational opportunities. Additionally, as a member and eventually as Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, I have had the opportunity to address issues facing the Hispanic community. While I am proud of the accomplishments of the past few years, there still remain significant issues facing our country. The Hispanic community is growing and will shape the economic future of this country. We must do all we can to better ensure that all Latinos, like all Americans, have a meaningful opportunity to improve their lives and succeed in pursuing the American dream. Our students are committed to being the next generation of leaders, but it is up to all of us, to provide our schools with the necessary resources and investments to allow their success. Access to education is a great equalizer. There is no better investment in the success of our people or the financial health of our nation. Now more than ever, we must make investments in education, not just for Latinos, but for all Americans. You see, not all Americans share a common heritage, but we share a common dream and therefore we are bound by a common destiny. As the Hispanic community continues to grow, influential leaders from within the community are rapidly emerging. These leaders must be instrumental in creating a community which plays a role in shaping the public policy that impacts them. It is important that these leaders continue to advocate for Latino youth to pursue an education and continue to cultivate their great potential. America’s future is tied to the expansion of educational empowerment for our youth. It is has been the greatest privilege of my life to follow in the footsteps of my father and many other Latino trailblazers. As the next generation of leaders emerges, I urge them to never forget the honor and responsibility that is inherent in public service, and to view each challenge as an opportunity for a better tomorrow. Representative Charles A. Gonzalez (TX-20) is currently serving his seventh term in the United States Congress and is the Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus for the 112th Congress. Rep. Gonzalez is retiring, electing not to seek an eighth term in office. ¡ASK A MEXICAN! never even heard of black beans until I moved from Los Dear Mexican: I’m in this country Angeles to Denver. illegally, but I have a current passport from the country I am from, and I have Grandma always an international drivers license. I could made pinto beans not renew my California driver’s license and I used to (and still do on occasion) after my travel visa expired. eat them by the Occasionally, I fly commercially within bowl. Since when the U.S., and these docs are always did black beans become “higher class”? sufficient. I wish to take a cruise to Dumbfounded in Denver Alaska that leaves from and returns to Seattle, with no stops in Canada. Will Dear Gabacho Wab: Beans as status these docs work for that, or am I putting symbols? You know it! Although black myself at risk with the authorities? La Estrella de Sinaloa beans are a part of the Mexican diet, it’s only traditionally found in the southern and Gulf Coast states; the rest of the country Dear Sinaloa Star: While you can theoretically make it—your proposed trip is sticks with pinto beans. But black beans became associated with Mexican food in los domestic travel after all—it’s better not to Estados Unidos mostly because of food put yourself at risk, since the Obama trends that gabachos loved and Mexicans administration is even cracking down on cruise ships in their ridiculous search for the didn’t bother. They started popping up at “higher-end” Mexican restaurants during the undocumented. Then again, maybe you Southwestern cuisine movement of the should take the trip. Go to Alaska, then smuggle yourself into Canada, as the Great 1980s, the same fad that brought us fajitas and the abomination known as the Gabacho North continues to welcome Southwestern (or Santa Fe) chicken salad, Mexicans like they’re welcoming burritos (Burrito Brothers in Toronto? Not too bad an ensalada that’s unknown in New Mexico. The megachain Chipotle, which for a Canadian burrito). According to the emphasizes its use of hormone-free meat, Mexican Migration Project, the number of temporary workers who found employment continued the use of black beans, further in Canada grew from about 7,000 cabrones searing into the American psyche that those legumes are somehow healthier than pintos, in 1998 to nearly 18,000 in 2007. And even though both are equally good for those hosers are so darn nice that eaters. Now, Taco Bell is following in their academics writing for the Migraciones footsteps with the use of frijoles negros, Internacionales journal last year opined, “Although results reported here suggest that knowing that gabachos now associate American guest workers fare much better in black beans with trendy food, and the humble pinto with beaners. I will give Taco the labor market than those without Bell credit regarding one part of their documents, they still do not achieve the Cantina Bell project: while they didn’t get a same level of economic welfare as their counterparts in Canada, earning less money Mexican to head it, they got some Venezuelan chica instead of a gabacho like per hour, working fewer hours per week, Rick Bayless, thereby keeping this atrocity remaining abroad fewer months per year, in the Latino family, but not daring to pin it and thus earning 28 percent less income on an actual Mexican. Now that’s during a season of work.” You heard the progress! eggheads, raza: time to push Aztlán into Alberta! Ask the Mexican Ask the Mexican at [email protected], be his fan on I must be one low-class individual. I understand this but as a teacher I also un- According to the news tonight, Taco Bell Facebook, follow him on Twitter @gustavoarellano or derstand that everyone has the right to be “Me” ask him a video question at youtube.com/ and feel proud of themselves. Rose can be blue is introducing an “upper class” menu askamexicano! that includes black beans next month. I and violets red. Corrupción (con’t de página 6) Lamentablemente Peña Nieto no es una opción viable. Es un disfraz con una máscara bonita, con un cabello engomado bien peinado, con manías de un cachupín “enfresado” y una mujer hermosa a su lado, que a la cadena de televisión Televisa le encanta hacer sobresaltar. A una empresa que hace millones con sus telenovelas, Peña Nieto y la vanidad de su esposa en el escenario político es un sueño llevado a la cumbre de la realidad. Por otra parte, no puede faltar la otra opción del dilema. Para mucha gente temerosa a los By Gustavo Arellano cambios, Manuel López Obrador es el personaje sombrío, impredecible y supuestamente socialista. No es una opción viable para aquellos que buscan conservar los mecanismos del poder, las formas de prebendalismo, nepotismo y otras artimañas políticas que caracterizaron a los gobiernos corruptos del pasado. En el Segundo Debate Presidencial, López Obrador hizo conocer a las personas que le estarían acompañando en su gobierno. Presentó de nombre al Dr. Juan Ramón de la Fuente y a René Druker Colín, entre otros, como parte de su equipo. A los dos los conocí personalmente durante mi estadía en la UNAM. Para mi gusto y para la crítica especializada en México, los posibles secretarios de su gobierno son personalidad de gran respeto y credibilidad. No creo que Peña Nieto encuentre dirigentes de esta talla en su partido político. No soy mexicano, pero quiero mucho a este país. El pasado nefasto de México está tan próximo con el retorno de Peña Nieto, así como también hay una opción real de progreso con López Obrador. La decisión es sólo de los mexicanos que tienen el coraje de votar. Humberto Caspa, Ph.D., es profesor e investigador de Ecomonics On The Move. E-mail: [email protected] PAGE 8 JUNE 15, 2012 Peña Nieto (con’t from page 1) make about $50,000 per month and earn even more than their Brazilian counterparts, while cutting back on foreign travel by officials. “We aren’t going to lower the salaries of the majority of government workers, who earn little. This is not the problem,” the candidate said. “It’s shameful when you ask for (an official) and are told ‘no, he’s in Brazil or at a congress in France.’” The undisputed leader of Mexico’s electoral left, Lopez Obrador reiterated that a frontal attack on government corruption and wasteful spending will provide the funds necessary to pay for new programs to rescue the countryside, lower energy costs, increase pensions, support students and generate jobs. “If there is no work, it affects everyone,” he argued. “The principal problem in Mexico is employment.” After listening to the presidential hopeful’s promises, Aguascalientes mother Andrea Martinez said she liked the proposals for more educational grants and state provision of school uniforms. “It’s a good thing to support students and young people so they don’t fall into delinquency,” Martinez said. In terms of the campaign’s final stages, Lopez Obrador warned of the intenstification of negative campaigning and attempts to buy the election, specifically by means of trading budget-busting household supplies, construction materials and farm animals for votes. Expressing confidence that the Progressive Movement in Aguascalientes had its bases covered, Lopez Obrador nevertheless urged his supporters to carefully monitor the voting booths on July 1. “If we don´t take care of the polls, we leave open he possibility that the will of the people won’t be respected,” he said. Sprinkling his speech with references to revered Mexican President Benito Juarez, Lopez Obrador almost completely refrained from attacking his opponents and only made a brief mention of Peña Nieto. “This movement for transformation is historic,” he declared. “We have the opportunity to change the direction of this country.” The unsuccessful 2006 presidential candidate was accompanied on stage in Aguascalientes by local candidates for the federal Congress, which turns over its membership this year, and by Labor Party founder Alberto Anaya and Citizen Movement party leader General Armando Lopez. In Aguascalientes at least, Lopez Obrador faces an uphill battle. Currently governed by the PRI, the state administration of Governor Carlos Lozano de la Torre has been particularly active, helping to revitalize the capital city’s downtown and presiding over the announcement of the planned opening of a second Nissan factory and its thousands of new jobs. “They are betting everything on Nissan,” said analyst Rivera. “If another tsuanmi hits Japan, it will affect the whole state.” Standing in the shade off to the side of Lopez Obrador´s speech, two young women acknowledged that the candidate had his share of supporters. But they quickly added that the other parties had even more people on their sides. Both said they would vote for Peña Nieto. Local resident Erika Rosales cited Peña Nieto’s positions on senior pensions, comptuer education for children and insecurity. “I like his proposals and his ideas,” Rosales said. The day after Lopez Obrador spoke in Aguascalientes, the PAN’S Josefina Vazquez assembled thousands of supporters in the same city, according to media estimates. Lopez Obrador´s opponents are taking his challenge very seriously. Only hours after he departed Aguascalientes for the neighboring state of San Luis Potosi, a woman dashed into a popular downtown restaurant and distributed free copies of a glossy newspaper splashed with expensive color print. Usually going for four pesos, the weekly tabloid Ahi contained gaudy print attacking Lopez Obrador and com- LA PRENSA SAN DIEGO paring him with the late popular comedian Cantinflas. The same publication included positive pieces about Peña Nieto, featuring a center-fold of the young-looking candidate with his soap opera star wife Angelica Rivera and press chief David Lopez. Yet Lopez Obrador has managed to shift the bulk of media attention to his campaign-for better or worse. In an often critical manner, the networks are focused on proposals emanating from the standardbearer of the center-left, but the discussion is undoubtedly gettting the candidate’s platform out to the public. And in a possible media coup, the Lopez Obrador campaign is running an unprecedented television spot that has popular Mexico City mayor Marcelo Ebrard pledging to bring “serenity” to the country when he becomes Lopez Obrador’s Interior Minister. Fernando Rivera predicted a very close race to the finish between Lopez Obrador and Peña Nieto. Yet the victorious candidate is unlikely to have either a 50 percent-plus ballot majority or control of the new Congress, he added. “Whoever wins will have to be a great negotiator and have a good team of lobbyists,” Rivera said. Frontera NorteSur: on-line, U.S.-Mexico border news Center for Latin American and Border Studies New Mexico State University Las Cruces, New Mexico. Maestros de San Ysidro alzan la voz (con’t de página 1) Antonio Martínez, coordinador del “Imperial Beach Health Center” quien estuvo presente en esta reunión para brindar apoyo en los temas de salud junto con la institución que representa; pues está convencido que para poder hacer mejoras en la comunidad se necesita mucho trabajo. “Se tiene que comenzar con la niñez, son el futuro de nuestra comunidad, y reúnen el potencial para hacer de San Ysidro una comunidad mejor” declaró Antonio Martínez. En esta institución se ofrece el apoyo con programas de salud para personas que no cuentan con aseguranzas ni beneficios médicos de ningún tipo; en estadísticas representan un 47% tan sólo en San Ysidro. Bajo el lema de “No dañen a nuestros niños” –”Do not hurt our kids”- los miembros de la asociación educativa de San Ysidro se mantienen firmes en la batalla contra el distrito escolar para defender sus derechos, y poder revocar las iniciativas impuestas por dicho distrito; comenzando por la disminución de días de trabajo de 186 se reduce a 167 días laborales y un recorte salarial equivalente a 0.5% menos. Esto se traduce sencillamente a menos días de trabajo y más alumnos por salón; acción que es ilegal para los miembros del sector educativo de San Ysidro. Esta situación más que dividir a los profesores de cada una de las escuelas de San Ysidro (Beyer Elementary, La Mirada Elementary, Smythe Elementary, Sunset Elementary, Willow Elementary, Ocean View Hills School K-8 and, San Ysidro Middle School) los ha hecho mantenerse unidos en la batalla para defender sus derechos como trabajadores y no permitir el abuso por parte de las autoridades del distrito escolar. Aun está pendiente una cuarta reunión en donde los maestros solicitan el apoyo y participación de los padres de familia para que no se permita un abuso que perjudique a sus hijos. De no llegar al acuerdo deseado los maestros de las diferentes escuelas de San Ysidro están decididos a lanzarse en huelga de protesta. Esta no sería la primera ocasión en que se presentan problemas con un distrito escolar en California, pues en los últimos meses se han suscitado diferentes controversias en escuelas de San Diego en base a los malos manejos administrativos de sus directivos. Por ello, es necesario que la comunidad tome conciencia de lo que sucede en su entorno para proteger los intereses y futuro de los suyos. ~ LEGALS * CLASSIFIEDS * 619-425-7400 * CHANGE OF NAME CHANGE OF NAME CHANGE OF NAME CHANGE OF NAME CHANGE OF NAME CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (CCP 1277) CASE NUMBER: 37-2012-00076669-CU-PT-SC TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: MARIA ANAYA, on behalf of JUVENAL JIOVANNI ANAYA MARQUEZ, minor, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: JUVENAL JIOVANNI ANAYA MARQUEZ to JUVENAL JIOVANNI ANAYA THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 7-6-12. Time: 1:30pm. Dept.: 7. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 500 3rd Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91910, South County Division A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county La Prensa San Diego, 651 Third Avenue, Suite C, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Date: 5-22-2012 KENNETH J. MEDEL Judge of the Superior Court Published: 5/25,6/1,8,15/2012 La Prensa San Diego (CCP 1277) CASE NUMBER: 37-2012-00076795-CU-PT-SC TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: JORGE ROSSELLE, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. VICTOR ARMANDO BATEMAN ROSSELLE to VICTOR ARMANDO ROSSELLE b. HAILEY ANGEL ROBERTS ROSSELLE to HAILEY ANGEL ROSSELLE THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 7/13/2012. Time: 1:30pm. Dept.: 7. Room: 2nd floor The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 500 3rd Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91910, South County A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county La Prensa San Diego, 651 Third Avenue, Suite C, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Date: JUN 04, 2012 KENNETH J. MEDEL Judge of the Superior Court Published: 6/8,15,22,29/2012 La Prensa San Diego (CCP 1277) CASE NUMBER: 37-2012-00076857-CU-PT-SC TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: CLAUDIA GALVAN, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: CLAUDIA GALVAN to KLAUDIA VIRAMONTES THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 7/20/2012. Time: 1:30pm. Dept.: 7. Room: 2nd floor The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 500 3rd Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91910, South County A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county La Prensa San Diego, 651 Third Avenue, Suite C, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Date: 6-6-12 KENNETH J. MEDEL Judge of the Superior Court Published: 6/8,15,22,29/2012 La Prensa San Diego (CCP 1277) CASE NUMBER: 37-2012-00076718-CU-PT-SC TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: CLAUDIA HERAS VEGA and GABRIEL LEON, on behalf of JESUS GABRIEL LEÓN HERAS, minor, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: JESUS GABRIEL LEÓN HERAS to CLAUDIO LEÓN THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 7/6/12. Time: 1:30pm. Dept.: 7. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 500 3rd Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91910, South County Regional Center A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county La Prensa San Diego, 651 Third Avenue, Suite C, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Date: MAY 25, 2012 KENNETH J. MEDEL Judge of the Superior Court Published: 6/8,15,22,29/2012 La Prensa San Diego (CCP 1277) CASE NUMBER: 37-2012-00016431-CU-PT-CTL TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: ERVIN BENEDICT CARALIPIO PARAOAN, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: ERVIN BENEDICT CARALIPIO PARAOAN to ERVIN BENEDICT PARAOAN AQUINO THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: JUL 27, 2012. Time: 8:15 a.m. Dept.: 8. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 220 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county La Prensa San Diego, 651 Third Avenue, Suite C, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Date: JUN 07, 2012 ROBERT J. TRENTACOSTA Judge of the Superior Court Published: 6/15,22 29,7/6/2012 La Prensa San Diego (CCP 1277) CASE NUMBER: 37-2012-00097792-CU-PT-CTL TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: MARIA ELENA GARCIA, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: MARIA ELENA GARCIA to MARIA ELENA GARCIA LIZARRAGA THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: JUL 27, 2012. Time: 8:15 a.m. Dept.: 8. Room: 2nd Fl. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 220 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county La Prensa San Diego, 651 Third Avenue, Suite C, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Date: JUN 11, 2012 ROBERT J. TRENTACOSTA Judge of the Superior Court Published: 6/15,22 29,7/6/2012 La Prensa San Diego ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (CCP 1277) CASE NUMBER: 37-2012-00054192-CU-PT-NC TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: MIRIAM MARIBEL ALVAREZ, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: MIRIAM MARIBEL ALVAREZ to MIRIAM MARIBEL CAFFERTY THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 7-17-12. Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept.: 3. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 325 S. Melrose Dr., Vista, CA 92081, North County Division A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county La Prensa San Diego, 651 Third Avenue, Suite C, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Date: JUN 05, 2012 AARON H. KATZ Judge of the Superior Court Published: 6/15,22 29,7/6/2012 La Prensa San Diego (CCP 1277) CASE NUMBER: 37-2012-00076918-CU-PT-SC TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: JAMES JAMAL DAWSON, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: JAMES JAMAL DAWSON changed to JAMES JAMAL CASIMIR THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 07-27-12. Time: 1:30pm. Dept.: 7. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 500 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910, South County Division A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county La Prensa San Diego, 651 Third Avenue, Suite C, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Date: JUN 11, 2012 KENNETH J. MEDEL Judge of the Superior Court Published: 6/15,22,29,7/6/2012 La Prensa San Diego ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (CCP 1277) CASE NUMBER: 37-2012-00076750-CU-PT-SC TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: CARINA MEJIA, on behalf of ANGELINA ESTOCK, minor, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: ANGELINA LUZ ESTOCK to ANGELINA LUZ MEJIA THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 7/13/12. Time: 1:30pm. Dept.: 7. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 500 3rd Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91910-5649, South County Division A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county La Prensa San Diego, 651 Third Avenue, Suite C, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Date: MAY 30, 2012 KENNETH J. MEDEL Judge of the Superior Court Published: 6/1,8,15,22/2012 La Prensa San Diego ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (CCP 1277) CASE NUMBER: 37-2012-00098320-CU-PT-CTL TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: JANETH BARAJAS HERNANDEZ, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: JANETH BARAJAS HERNANDEZ to JANETH OLIVA THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: JUL 20, 2012. Time: 8:15 a.m. Dept.: 8. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 220 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county La Prensa San Diego, 651 Third Avenue, Suite C, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Date: JUN 01, 2012 ROBERT J. TRENTACOSTA Judge of the Superior Court Published: 6/8,15,22 29/2012 La Prensa San Diego ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (CCP 1277) CASE NUMBER: 37-2012-00076780-CU-PT-SC TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: MICHELLE JAMES, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: MICHELLE JAMES to MICHELINA JAMES THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 7/13/2012. Time: 1:30pm. Dept.: 7. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 500 3rd Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91910, South County Regional Center A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county La Prensa San Diego, 651 Third Avenue, Suite C, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Date: JUN 01, 2012 KENNETH J. MEDEL Judge of the Superior Court Published: 6/8,15,22,29/2012 La Prensa San Diego ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (CCP 1277) CASE NUMBER: 37-2012-00098508-CU-PT-CTL TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: RUDOLPH BALBOA RAMIREZ, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: RUDOLPH BALBOA RAMIREZ to RUDY BALBOA GAMINO THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: JUL 27, 2012. Time: 8:15 a.m. Dept.: 8. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 330 W Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county La Prensa San Diego, 651 Third Avenue, Suite C, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Date: JUN 07, 2012 ROBERT J. TRENTACOSTA Judge of the Superior Court Published: 6/15,22 29,7/6/2012 La Prensa San Diego SUMMONS SUMMONS SUMMONS - (Family Law) CALIFORNIA, 500 Third AvCASE NUMBER: DS 44864 NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: PAUL CAHILL You are being sued. PETITIONER'S NAME IS: MARY NELSON You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120 or FL-123) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter or phone call will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage, your property and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. If you want legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. You can get information about finding lawyers at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. court.ca.gov/self help), at the California Legal Services Web site (www.law helpcalifornia.org), or by contacting your local county bar association. NOTICE: The restraining orders on page 2 are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. These orders are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement office who has received or seen a copy of them. NOTE: If a judgment or support order is entered, the court may order you to pay all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for yourself or for the other party. If this happens, the party ordered to pay fees shall be given notice and an opportunity to request a hearing to set aside the order to pay waived court fees. 1. The name and address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF enue, Chula Vista, CA 91910 2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner's attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: Frank T. Morell, Attorney at Law, 659 Third Avenue, Suite D, Chula Vista, CA 91910. (619) 498-0667 Date: APR 12, 2011 Clerk, by A. ROMERO, Deputy NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: as an individual Published: 6/15,22,29,7/6/2012 La Prensa San Diego WITHDRAWAL FROM PARTNERSHIP STATEMENT OF WITHDRAWAL FROM PARTNERSHIP OPERATING UNDER FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name of Partnership: HAFA ADAI ENTERTAINMENT, 4306 Topaz Ct. 210, La Mesa, CA, County of San Diego, 91941 The Fictitious Business Name Referred to Above Was Filed in San Diego County On: 2/1/12, and assigned File No: 2012002972 The Following General Partner Has Withdrawn: June Lizama, 1464 Max Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91911 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: June Lizama This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County MAY 09, 2012 Assigned File No.: 2012-012875 Published: 5/25,6/1,8,15/2012 La Prensa San Diego CLASSIFIEDS * 619-425-7400 ~ SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST Provide management and operational support for various tolling facilities in the San Diego region. Call (619) 699-1900 or visit www.sandag.org/jobs for information. Closes June 29, 2012. EOE. PART-TIME HOUSECLEANERS Mission Beach, Saturdays only, 10 am - 3 pm. $11.00 per hour. Experience, Many Openings. Leave Message (858) 581-0909 . Operations RECLAMATION PLANT OPERATOR II OR III $25.98– $35.80/hr Seeking an operator with experience in operating and maintaining a wastewater reclamation facility. Please visit our website www.otaywater.gov or call the job line at 619-670-2740 for requirements. Applications will be accepted until there are a sufficient number of highly qualified applicants from which to make a selection. However, for the earliest consideration, please submit your application materials by June 29, 2012. EOE LIMPIADORES DE CASAS MEDIO-TIEMPO Mission Beach, Sábados solamente, 10 am - 3 pm. $11.00 por hora. Con Experiencia, Varias Vacantes. Deje Mensaje (858) 581-0909. * Fictitious Business Name: $25.00 ¡Anúnciate en La Prensa San Diego! 619-425-7400 * Change of Name: $50.00 LA PRENSA SAN DIEGO JUNE 15, 2012 P AGE 9 ~ ~ ~ CLASSIFIEDS ~ (619) 425-7400 ~ LEGALS ~ FAX ~ (619) 425-7402 ~ ~ ~ PUBLIC NOTICE AVISO PÚBLICO CONSORCIO DEL CONDADO DE SAN DIEGO ENMIENDA AL 2012-13 PLAN ANUAL DE CONCESIONES Se da aviso por este medio que el Consejo de Supervisores llevará a cabo una audiencia pública el día 10 de julio del 2012 a las 9:00 de la mañana en el salón 310 del Centro Administrativo del Condado, 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego, California, para considerar una Enmienda al Plan Anual de Concesiones del año 2012-13. La Enmienda al Plan Anual de Concesiones del año 2012-13 permitiría el uso de fondos del Programa de Subsidios Globales para el Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG) para la compra de equipo para bomberos en las áreas no incorporadas. Fondos por un total de $1,543,203 derivados de proyectos cancelados y proyectos completados serian reasignados para la compra de equipo para bomberos. Esta compra de equipo para bomberos incluiría dos bomberas y una pipa para las comunidades de Ocotillo Wells, Potrero y Sunshine Summit. Esta reasignación se considera un Enmienda Substancial al Plan Anual de Concesiones del año 2012-13 debido a que la compra del equipo de bomberos no estaba previamente descrita en el Plan Anual de Concesiones. Copias del borrador de la Enmienda están disponibles para la revisión y comentarios del público durante un periodo de 30 días, el cual termina el 14 de julio del 2012, en la página de la red de Internet del Condado www.sdhcd.com, o en la oficina del Departamento de Viviendas y Desarrollo de la Comunidad del Condado de San Diego, 3989 Ruffin Road, San Diego, California 92123. Comentarios del público serán también recibidos durante la audiencia pública el día 10 de julio del 2012. Las personas que requieren asistencia para participar en la reunión (no hablante de inglés, con dificultades auditivas, etc.) deberán hablar a nuestro personal cinco días antes de la reunión para arreglos especiales. Para más información, favor de llamar al (858) 694-4824. Si tiene problemas auditivos o sufre de sordera, llame al (866) 945-2207. 6/15/12 CNS-2328072# LA PRENSA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Vista, CA, County of San Diego, 91910 This Business is Conducted By: Husband and Wife The First Day of Business Was: 2/24/2003 This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: 1. Frank Jimenez, 768 Monserate Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91910 2. Michelle Jimenez, 768 Monserate Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91910 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Michelle Jimenez This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County MAY 01, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-012144 Fictitious Business Name: POOR BOY SUBS WRAPS & SALADS III 8199 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Ste. A, San Diego, CA, County of San Diego, 92111 This Business is Conducted By: An Individual The First Day of Business Was: N/A This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Kirit J. Jariwala, 5177 Montessa St., San Diego, CA 92124 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Kirit J. Jariwala, President This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County APR 30, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights Published: 5/25,6/1,8,15/2012 of another under federal, state, La Prensa San Diego or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-011948 Published: 5/25,6/1,8,15/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Published: 6/1,8,15,22/2012 La Prensa San Diego Published: 6/1,8,15,22/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: FLACO SPORT BAR & RESTAURANT 2249 Imperial Ave., San Diego, CA, County of San Diego, 92102 Mailing Address: 2249 Imperial Ave., San Diego, CA 92102 This Business is Conducted By: An Individual The First Day of Business Was: N/A This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: John M. Gonzalez, 219 S 29th St., San Diego, CA 92113 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: John M. Gonzalez This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County MAY 17, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-013795 Fictitious Business Name: MARISCOS EL VENADO AND MEXICAN FOOD 3337 Main St., Chula Vista, CA, County of San Diego, 91911 This Business is Conducted By: An Individual The First Day of Business Was: N/A This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Lea Morfin, 1930 C Ave. Apt. 2, National City, CA 91950 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Lea Morfin This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County MAY 24, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-014426 Published: 6/1,8,15,22/2012 La Prensa San Diego Published: 5/25,6/1,8,15/2012 La Prensa San Diego Fictitious Business Name: THE FISH BUCKET GRILL 7407-7411 Jackson Drive, San Diego, CA, County of San Diego, 92119 Mailing Address: 7407-7411 Jackson Drive, San Diego, CA 92119 This Business is Conducted By: Husband and Wife The First Day of Business Was: N/A This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: 1. David Agosto, 734 Baylor Avenue, Bonita, California, 91902 2. Maria Elena Agosto, 734 Baylor Avenue, Bonita, California 91902 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: David Agosto, Owner This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County MAY 04, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in FICTITIOUS BUSINESS this state of Fictitious Business NAME STATEMENT Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, Fictitious Business Name: or common law. a. EL SAZON DE MAMA Assigned File No.: 2012-012575 b. SUPER MOLE POBLANO 10312 Reserve Drive Apt. 304, Published: 5/25,6/1,8,15/2012 San Diego, CA, County of San La Prensa San Diego Diego, 92127 Mailing Address: 10312 Reserve Drive Apt. 304, San Diego, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 92127 NAME STATEMENT This Business is Conducted By: Husband and Wife Fictitious Business Name: AFRICAN TRADING COMPANY The First Day of Business Was: 5925 Balboa Avenue, San Diego, N/A CA, County of San Diego, 92111- This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: 27 Mailing Address: 5996 Printwood 1. Gabriel Martinez-Ramirez, 10312 Reserve Drive Apt. 304, Way, San Diego, CA 92117 This Business is Conducted By: San Diego, CA 92127 2. Lina Yizelle Lechuga Martinez, An Individual The First Day of Business Was: 10312 Reserve Drive Apt. 304, San Diego, CA 92127 N/A This Business Is Hereby Regis- I declare that all information in this statement is true and cortered by the Following: Abdullahi Elmi, 5996 Printwood rect. Signature of Registrant: Lina Way, San Diego, CA 92117 I declare that all information in Yizelle Lechuga-Martinez this statement is true and cor- This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Rerect. Signature of Registrant: Abdullahi corder/County Clerk of San Diego County APR 27, 2012 Elmi, Owner This Statement Was Filed With The filing of this statement does Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re- not of itself authorize the use in corder/County Clerk of San Di- this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights ego County MAY 17, 2012 The filing of this statement does of another under federal, state, not of itself authorize the use in or common law. this state of Fictitious Business Assigned File No.: 2012-011827 Name in violation of the rights Published: 5/25,6/1,8,15/2012 of another under federal, state, La Prensa San Diego or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-013808 Fictitious Business Name: PROFESSIONAL JANITORIAL SERVICES 3129 Calle Abajo #168, San Diego, CA, County of San Diego, 92139 This Business is Conducted By: An Individual The First Day of Business Was: N/A This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Jaime M. Alcaraz, 3129 Calle Abajo #168, San Diego, CA 92139 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Jaime M. Alcaraz This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County MAY 17, 2012 Published: 5/25,6/1,8,15/2012 The filing of this statement does La Prensa San Diego not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights FICTITIOUS BUSINESS of another under federal, state, NAME STATEMENT or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-013821 Fictitious Business Name: VILLA CIELO REALTY Published: 5/25,6/1,8,15/2012 1935 Camino Mojave, Chula La Prensa San Diego Vista, CA, County of San Diego, 91914 Mailing Address: 1935 Camino FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Mojave, Chula Vista, CA 91914 NAME STATEMENT This Business is Conducted By: An Individual Fictitious Business Name: The First Day of Business Was: J&P CLEANING SERVICES 3703 Acacia Street, San Diego, Jan/29/2012 CA, County of San Diego, 92113 This Business Is Hereby RegisMailing Address: 3703 Acacia tered by the Following: Ofelia H. Reyes, 1935 Camino Street, San Diego, CA 92113 This Business is Conducted By: Mojave, Chula Vista, CA 91914 I declare that all information in An Individual The First Day of Business Was: this statement is true and correct. 05/07/2012 This Business Is Hereby Regis- Signature of Registrant: Ofelia H. Reyes tered by the Following: Paula Alejandra Martinez, 3703 This Statement Was Filed With Acacia St., San Diego, CA 92113 Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. ReI declare that all information in corder/County Clerk of San Dithis statement is true and cor- ego County MAY 22, 2012 The filing of this statement does rect. Signature of Registrant: Paula A. not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Martinez This Statement Was Filed With Name in violation of the rights Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re- of another under federal, state, corder/County Clerk of San Di- or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-014211 ego County MAY 21, 2012 The filing of this statement does Published: 5/25,6/1,8,15/2012 not of itself authorize the use in La Prensa San Diego this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law. NAME STATEMENT Assigned File No.: 2012-014030 Fictitious Business Name: Published: 5/25,6/1,8,15/2012 TRU SPORTS GEAR La Prensa San Diego 1301 Medical Center Dr. #216, Chula Vista, CA, County of San Diego, 91911 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This Business is Conducted By: NAME STATEMENT An Individual The First Day of Business Was: Fictitious Business Name: 1/31/12 IGLESIA MINISTERIOS DE This Business Is Hereby RegisVIDA 210 Jamul Ave., Chula Vista, tered by the Following: CA, County of San Diego, 91911 Anthony J. Rodriguez, 1301 MediMailing Address: 56 Quintard St. cal Center Dr. #216, Chula Vista, CA 91911 #29, Chula Vista, CA 91911 This Business is Conducted By: I declare that all information in this statement is true and corAn Individual The First Day of Business Was: rect. Signature of Registrant: Anthony N/A This Business Is Hereby Regis- J. Rodriguez This Statement Was Filed With tered by the Following: Rodolfo A. Aguilar, 56 Quintard Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. ReSt. #29, Chula Vista, CA 91911 corder/County Clerk of San DiI declare that all information in ego County MAY 10, 2012 this statement is true and cor- The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in rect. Signature of Registrant: Rodolfo this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights A. Aguilar This Statement Was Filed With of another under federal, state, Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re- or common law. corder/County Clerk of San Di- Assigned File No.: 2012-013086 ego County MAY 21, 2012 Published: 5/25,6/1,8,15/2012 The filing of this statement does La Prensa San Diego not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights FICTITIOUS BUSINESS of another under federal, state, NAME STATEMENT or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-014039 Fictitious Business Name: JIMENEZ REAL ESTATE Published: 5/25,6/1,8,15/2012 INVESTMENTS La Prensa San Diego 768 Monserate Ave., Chula An Individual The First Day of Business Was: N/A This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Alejandro Cota Teran, 842 Toyne St., San Diego, CA 92102 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Alejandro Cota Terán This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County MAY 24, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-014443 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: HEAVENLY CHEFS CAKES & CATERING 2530 Main St. Suite #E, Chula Vista, CA, County of San Diego, 91911 Mailing Address: Same This Business is Conducted By: An Individual The First Day of Business Was: 5/24/12 This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Gina Opilas, 2430 La Costa Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91915 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Gina Opilas This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County MAY 24, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-014486 Published: 5/25,6/1,8,15/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: DLMA CONSULTANTS 2010 Mount Langley Drive, Chula Vista, CA, County of San Diego, 91913 Mailing Address: 2010 Mount Langley Drive, Chula Vista, CA 91913 This Business is Conducted By: An Individual The First Day of Business Was: 01/01/2012 This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Luz S. Vicario, 2010 Mount Langley Drive, Chula Vista, CA 91913 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Luz S. Vicario This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County MAY 07, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-012647 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: THE CLEANING DEPARTMENT 238 H St. Apt. 17, Chula Vista, CA, County of San Diego, 91910 This Business is Conducted By: An Individual The First Day of Business Was: N/A This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Luis Calderon Garcia, 238 H St. Apt. 17, Chula Vista, CA 91910 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Luis Calderon Garcia This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County MAY 24, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-014465 Published: 6/1,8,15,22/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: BMA CONSTRUCTION 230 Del Mar Ave. Unit D, Chula Vista, CA, County of San Diego, 91910 This Business is Conducted By: An Individual The First Day of Business Was: N/A This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Andres Muñoz, 230 Del Mar Ave. Unit D, Chula Vista, CA 91910 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Andres Munoz This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County MAY 29, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-014692 Published: 6/1,8,15,22/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: BROWS BBQ 233 Elvado Way, San Diego, CA, County of San Diego, 92114 This Business is Conducted By: An Individual The First Day of Business Was: N/A This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Bryan Eric Brown, 233 Elvado Way, San Diego, CA 92114 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Bryan Brown This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County MAY 23, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-014322 Published: 6/1,8,15,22/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: SUNGRUBBIES 7519 Convoy Ct., San Diego, CA, County of San Diego, 92111 Mailing Address: Same as above This Business is Conducted By: An Individual The First Day of Business Was: 02/14/97 This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Marta Phillips, 5379 Peyton Published: 5/25,6/1,8,15/2012 Place, San Diego, CA 92111 La Prensa San Diego I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Signature of Registrant: Marta NAME STATEMENT Phillips, Owner Fictitious Business Name: This Statement Was Filed With ALEX’S DETAIL INTERIORS Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re842 Toyne St., San Diego, CA, corder/County Clerk of San DiCounty of San Diego, 92102 ego County MAY 30, 2012 This Business is Conducted By: The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-014851 Published: 6/1,8,15,22/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: FORTE OF SAN DIEGO 3990 Old Town Ave., San Diego, CA, County of San Diego, 92110 This Business is Conducted By: An Individual The First Day of Business Was: 05/25/12 This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Esmeralda Millan, 428 South Pardee St., San Diego, CA 92113 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Esmeralda Millan This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County MAY 31, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-015042 Published: 6/8,15,22,29/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: a. EC GO COURIER b. FALCON’S COURIER 9505 Gold Coast #20, San Diego, CA, County of San Diego, 92126 This Business is Conducted By: An Individual The First Day of Business Was: N/A This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Jesus E. Falcon, 9505 Gold Coast #20, San Diego, CA 92126 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Jesus E. Falcon This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County MAY 24, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-014425 Published: 6/8,15,22,29/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: D2D DESIGN AND CONSULTING 5111 Marlborough Drive, San Diego, CA, County of San Diego, 92116 This Business is Conducted By: An Individual The First Day of Business Was: N/A This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Heline Mirzakhanian, 5111 Marlborough Drive, San Diego, CA 92116 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Heline Mirzakhanian This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County MAY 21, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-014106 Published: 6/8,15,22,29/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT City, CA, County of San Diego, 91950 This Business is Conducted By: An Individual The First Day of Business Was: N/A This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Laura E. Ochoa, 700 E 22 St. Apt. 139, National City, CA 91950 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Laura E. Ochoa This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County JUN 04, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-015276 Published: 6/8,15,22,29/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Published: 6/8,15,22,29/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: LA NENA RESTAURANT 396 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA, County of San Diego, 91910 Mailing Address: 396 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910 This Business is Conducted By: A Corporation The First Day of Business Was: 06/07/2012 This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Las Gueritas de Sinaloa, 396 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910, California I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Silvia Weber, President This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County JUN 11, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-015974 Fictitious Business Name: ENTER START MOTORS, INC. 9513 Black Mountain Rd. #F, San Diego, CA, County of San Diego, 92126 Mailing Address: Same above This Business is Conducted By: A Corporation The First Day of Business Was: 04/01/2012 This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Enter Start Motors, Inc., 9513 Black Mountain Rd. #F, San Diego, CA 92126, California I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Nowruz Rasteh, Director This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County JUN 05, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights Published: 6/15,22,29,7/6/2012 of another under federal, state, La Prensa San Diego or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-015398 Published: 6/8,15,22,29/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: AUTO PRO DETAILING SERVICES 4131 Chamoune Ave. Unit B, San Diego, CA, County of San Diego, 92105 Mailing Address: 4131 Chamoune Ave. Unit B, San Diego, CA 92105 This Business is Conducted By: An Individual The First Day of Business Was: N/A This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Fidel Morales, 4131 Chamoune Ave. Unit B, San Diego, CA 92105 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Fidel Morales This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County MAY 17, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-013719 Published: 6/8,15,22,29/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: RGN COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL CLEANING SERVICES 1300 8th Street Suite C, National City, CA, County of San Diego, 91950 Mailing Address: Same as above This Business is Conducted By: An Individual The First Day of Business Was: N/A This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Rodolfo Genteroy, 1300 8th Street Suite C, National City, CA 91950 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Rodolfo Genteroy, RGN This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County MAY 29, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-014715 Fictitious Business Name: MY VILLAGE NANNY 1479 Judson Way, Chula Vista, CA, County of San Diego, 91911 Mailing Address: Same as above This Business is Conducted By: An Individual The First Day of Business Was: 8/01/07 This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Maria E. Ross, 1479 Judson Way, Chula Vista, CA 91911 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Maria E. Ross This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County JUN 04, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in Published: 6/8,15,22,29/2012 this state of Fictitious Business La Prensa San Diego Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Assigned File No.: 2012-015306 NAME STATEMENT Published: 6/8,15,22,29/2012 La Prensa San Diego Continental Protection Agency Inc., 7050 Friars Rd. Suite 310, San Diego, CA 92108, California I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Clara Bello, President This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County JUN 07, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-015677 Fictitious Business Name: a. BAJA TEXTILE RECYCLING b. DEVELOPING HEARTS 1425 30th St. # H, San Diego, CA, County of San Diego, 92154 This Business is Conducted By: A General Partnership The First Day of Business Was: N/A This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: 1. Georgette Serrano, 1425 30th St. # H, San Diego, CA 92154 2. Michelle Cervantes, 1425 30th St. # H, San Diego, CA 92154 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Michelle Cervantes This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County JUN 04, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-015337 Fictitious Business Name: FUNNY PARTY’S 6727 Osler St., San Diego, CA, County of San Diego, 92111 This Business is Conducted By: Husband and Wife The First Day of Business Was: 04/26/07 This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: 1. Oswaldo Guzman Felix, 6727 Osler St., San Diego, CA 92111 2. Maria del Carmen Alvarez Rangel, 6727 Osler St., San Diego, CA 92111 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Oswaldo Guzman Felix This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County JUN 05, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in Published: 6/8,15,22,29/2012 this state of Fictitious Business La Prensa San Diego Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or common law. NAME STATEMENT Assigned File No.: 2012-015366 Fictitious Business Name: Published: 6/8,15,22,29/2012 CONTINENTAL PA La Prensa San Diego 7050 Friars Rd. Ste. 310, San Diego, CA, County of San Diego, 92108 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This Business is Conducted By: NAME STATEMENT A Corporation The First Day of Business Was: Fictitious Business Name: 03/08/2012 ALONSO’S CLEANING This Business Is Hereby RegisSERVICES 700 E 22 St. Apt. 139, National tered by the Following: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: TRANSPORTES NUNEZ Calle 10 E Insurgentes, Ensenada, B.C., Mexico, 22830 This Business is Conducted By: An Individual The First Day of Business Was: 6/1/2012 This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Rodolfo Nuñez Valdez, Calle 10 #695, Ensenada, BC, Mexico I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Rodolfo Nunez Valdez This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County JUN 08, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-015898 Published: 6/15,22,29,7/6/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-015969 Published: 6/15,22,29,7/6/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: a. BETTER BODIES MOTORSPORTS DESIGNS b. A.LO INVESTMENTS c. INTERNATIONAL IMMIGRATION & TAX SERVICES 111 W Olive Drive, Ste. D, San Ysidro, CA, County of San Diego, 92173 Mailing Address: Same as above This Business is Conducted By: A Corporation The First Day of Business Was: N/A This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Potente Trucking Co., Inc., 111 W Olive Drive, Ste. D, San Ysidro, CA 92173, California I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Natalia López, President This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County JUN 11, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-015929 Published: 6/15,22,29,7/6/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: THE UPS STORE #5244 642 Palomar Street, Ste. 406, Chula Vista, CA, County of San Diego, 91911 This Business is Conducted By: A Corporation The First Day of Business Was: N/A This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: CQTQ Enterprises Corp., 642 Palomar Street, Ste. 406, Chula Vista, CA 91911, California I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Cesar R. Quezcok, President This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County JUN 08, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-015839 Published: 6/15,22,29,7/6/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: a. RH OFFICE INTERIORS b. RHOI 315 “E” 30th St. Apt. K, National City, CA, County of San Diego, 91950 Mailing Address: 315 “E” 30th St. Apt. K, National City, CA 91950 This Business is Conducted By: A General Partnership The First Day of Business Was: N/A This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: 1. Hilda N. Hernandez, 315 “E” 30th St. Apt. K, National City, CA 91950 2. Patricia Ochoa, 315 “E” St. Apt. K, National City, CA 91950 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Hilda N. Hernandez This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County JUN 13, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-016366 Fictitious Business Name: a. NEW ENGINE MEDIA b. WANDERBOX 247 Bonair Street, La Jolla, CA, County of San Diego, 92037 This Business is Conducted By: An Individual The First Day of Business Was: N/A This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Eric Medina, 247 Bonair Street, La Jolla, CA 92037 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Eric Medina, CEO This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County JUN 07, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Published: 6/15,22,29,7/6/2012 Name in violation of the rights La Prensa San Diego of another under federal, state, or common law. ABANDONMENT OF FICTITIOUS Assigned File No.: 2012-015748 Published: 6/15,22,29,7/6/2012 La Prensa San Diego FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name: RUBEN AND SON’S PLUMBING 3340 Del Sol Blvd. Space #123, San Diego, CA, County of San Diego, 92154 This Business is Conducted By: An Individual The First Day of Business Was: 5/26/12 This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Sergio L. Gonzales, 3340 Del Sol Blvd. Space #123, San Diego, CA 92154 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Sergio L. Gonzales This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County JUN 05, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law. Assigned File No.: 2012-015386 Fictitious Business Name: PROFESSIONAL JANITORIAL SERVICES 3129 Calle Abajo Spc. #168, San Diego, CA, County of San Diego, 92139 The Fictitious Business Name Referred to Above Was Filed in San Diego County On: Sept. 28, 2011, and assigned File No: 2011027453 Is (Are) Abandoned by the Following Registrant(s): Melissa Garcia, 3129 Calle Abajo Spc. #168, San Diego, CA 92139 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Melissa Garcia This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County MAY 17, 2012 Assigned File No.: 2012-013819 Published: 6/15,22,29,7/6/2012 La Prensa San Diego STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name: IN N OUT LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS 9865 Marconi Dr., San Diego, CA, County of San Diego, 92154 Mailing Address: Same This Business is Conducted By: An Individual The First Day of Business Was: N/A This Business Is Hereby Registered by the Following: Ana Maria Castillo, 445 Oxford St., Chula Vista, CA 91911 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Ana Maria Castillo This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County JUN 11, 2012 The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Fictitious Business Published: 5/25,6/1,8,15/2012 La Prensa San Diego Fictitious Business Name: CONTINENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 2405 Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA, County of San Diego, 92113 The Fictitious Business Name Referred to Above Was Filed in San Diego County On: 01/30/ 2012, and assigned File No: 2012-002794 Is (Are) Abandoned by the Following Registrant(s): Bashar Ballo, 15325 Creek Hills Road, El Cajon, CA 92021 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature of Registrant: Bashar Ballo This Statement Was Filed With Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County JUN 07, 2012 Assigned File No.: 2012-015674 Published: 6/8,15,22,29/2012 La Prensa San Diego PAGE 10 JUNE 15, 2012 LA PRENSA SAN DIEGO FAMILY FEATURES ver the last few years, there’s been a growing awareness that it really matters how food gets from the farm to the table. But not everyone knows much about the process. The most recent Consumer Trust Research by the Center for Food Integrity found that: American consumers rank safe, affordable and nutritious food as their top priorities. Only 23 percent of Americans strongly agree that they have access to all of the information they want about where food comes from, how it is produced and its safety. Farmers like Shana Beattie and Marie Bolt want to change that by volunteering to participate in the CommonGround program. They’ve joined with other women farmers who want to share their knowledge with the people who buy their farm-raised food. The Beattie family raises soybeans, corn, alfalfa, beef and pork in Nebraska. In fact, they raise roughly 8 million pounds of pork annually. That’s enough to feed at least 40,000 Americans for a year. The Bolt family raises cattle and sheep in South Carolina, and Marie says it’s an honor to share her knowledge and experiences raising food. “There are so many misconceptions about farming today. Many people seem to think that food is grown by huge corporations. The truth is, most food is grown and raised on family farms like mine.” The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that families such as the Beatties and Bolts operate up to 98 percent of the 2.2 million farms in America. You can learn more about these family farms and food facts, as well as join in the conversation yourself, at www.FindOurCommonGround.com, and www.Facebook.com/CommonGroundNow. Here, Shana and Marie share some of the recipes they make for their families. O Garlicky Beef Kabobs By Shana Beattie Prep Time: 30 minutes, plus marinade time Cook Time: 10 minutes Yields: 6 servings 1/4 cup Dijon-style mustard 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons snipped fresh rosemary 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Dash cayenne pepper 2 pounds beef sirloin In small bowl, whisk together mustard, vinegar, soy sauce, honey, rosemary, paprika, garlic, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Cover and let stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour to blend flavors. Trim meat if needed and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces. Transfer to large bowl. Spoon half of mustard mixture over beef; toss gently to coat. Place in zipper plastic bag and marinate for least an hour in the refrigerator. On 10-inch skewers, thread meat, leaving 1/4 inch between pieces. Preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium (on a gas grill). Place meat skewers on grill rack over heat. Cover and grill 8 to 10 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness, turning once and brushing with remaining mustard mixture halfway through grilling. Mama Jeanne’s Stuffed Peppers By Marie Bolt Yields: 4 servings 1 pound hamburger 1 can diced tomatoes 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 cup cooked rice 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 cups cheese, divided 4 or 5 large bell peppers (boil peppers for 10 minutes and clean out) Preheat oven to 350°F. In large pan, brown hamburger meat, then drain. Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, rice, Worcestershire sauce and 1 cup cheese to meat. Simmer for about 15 minutes. Stuff peppers with meat mixture and top with cheese. Place in baking dish and bake for 30 minutes. Orange Grilled Pork with Honey-Mustard Dip By Shana Beattie Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Yields: 6 servings 6 pork chops, bone-in or boneless 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 medium lemons 3/4 cup orange marmalade 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup Dijon-style mustard 3 tablespoons mayonnaise Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. Set aside. Finely shred enough zest from the lemons to make 1 tablespoon. Squeeze enough juice from the lemons to make 1/4 cup. For marinade: In medium nonmetallic bowl, combine orange marmalade, broth, lemon zest and lemon juice. Add pork; toss gently to coat. Place in zipper bag and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 4 hours, turning occasionally. For dipping sauce: In small bowl, combine honey, mustard and mayo. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Drain pork and discard marinade. Preheat gas grill. Reduce to medium heat and place chops on grill rack. Cover and cook about 7 to 9 minutes or until chops are slightly pink and the juice runs clear (145°F). Variation: Orange Pork Kabobs — Cube boneless pork chops into 1 1/2 inch pieces. Marinate per directions. Place on skewers and follow grilling directions. Food Facts According to the Food and Drug Administration, the agency does not allow meat to be sold with traces of antibiotics above strict safety limits. On average, Americans spend roughly 10 percent of their income on food, versus other countries around the world that spend roughly 18 to 25 percent, according to the educational resource The Hand That Feeds U.S. While organic food often is more expensive than conventional food, there is no difference in nutritional value, according to a review of 400 scientific papers on the health impacts of organic foods, published in the journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. Find more food facts at www.FindOurCommonGround.com.