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Adilapidated collection of buildings that once housed KernCounty’s sick and fragile children has been transformedinto a gracious retreat and conference center that likelywould have warmed the heart of the late farm worker

advocate Cesar Chavez.Once known as the Preventorium, a county hospital and resi-

dential facility in Keene for under-weight children and childrenwho had contracted tuberculosis, the horseshoe-shaped complexhas been restored to its 1929 grandeur.

Nestled at the foot of Three Peaks, a rock outcropping on thenorthern border of the 187-acre National Chavez Center on Wood-

ford-Tehachapi Road, the retreat and conference center is intend-ed to advance Chavez’s legacy of peaceful advocacy for civil rightsand the empowerment of disenfranchised people.

“Dad believed ordinary people can do extraordinary things,”said Paul Chavez, president of the Cesar Chavez Foundation. Butto do extraordinary things, Chavez recognized that people need tobe trained and inspired.

Assuming a life of self-imposed poverty, Chavez created a laborunion, the United Farm Workers, and a social movement, now con-tinued by the Cesar E. Chavez Foundation. The non-profit founda-tion operates the National Chavez Center in Keene, where Chavez,who died in 1993, is buried. It also oversees a national affordablehousing program and a Spanish-language radio network.

“Here is a man who never made more than $6,000 a year. He diedat 66 and left no money. But 40,000 people marched behind hiscasket,” recalled Marc Grossman, Chavez’s long-time spokesmanand assistant.

“For 100 years before Cesar, people tried and failed to organizefarm workers,” said Grossman, explaining Chavez succeeded byadopting new techniques and strategies, including boycotts andnon-violence. Chavez created more than a union. He created asocial movement “that has taken on a life of its own.”

In the 1960s, Chavez’s movement was headquartered in Delano,in the crossfire between powerful growers and union organizers.Searching for a more secure location for his family, union officialsand volunteers, Chavez learned that Kern County was selling itsshuttered tuberculosis sanitarium in Keene. He also suspected

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So instead, movie producerEdward Lewis, a wealthy unionsupporter, bought the propertyin 1971. He quickly turned it overto the non-profit National FarmWorkers Service Center, which isnow merged with the Cesar E.Chavez Foundation.

The compound, which wasnamed Nuestra Senora Reina deLa Paz, or more commonly LaPaz, became Chavez’s refuge, aswell as the hub of union organiz-ing and training for more thantwo decades.

And that is what Chavez wasdoing — organizing farm work-ers in Arizona — when he died inhis sleep in 1993.

“Mom came to us and said Dadalways wanted to be buried at LaPaz,” recalled Paul Chavez. “Thatmeant we would never leave.That weighed on us. The build-ings were old and dilapidated.”

The future of La Paz, as well asthe movement Chavez created,became the focus of intenseevaluation by members ofChavez’s extended family andsupporters. The result was thecreation of a master plan for LaPaz, which included the creationof the retreat and conferencecenter that will open this month.

Paul Chavez recalled that hisfather’s goal was to provide aplace for individuals and groupsto gather to work for social justiceand civil rights, to learn the skillsto organize and do “extraordinarythings.” He said creation of aretreat and conference center

furthers his father’s goal. Funding for the retreat and

conference center was partiallyprovided by a $2.5 million grantfrom the California Cultural andHeritage Endowment of the Cal-ifornia State Library. Projectcoordinator Dennis Dahlin esti-mates the total cost of renovat-ing the former county hospitalwas $6 million, with matchingfunds contributed by the foun-dation and supporters. Profes-sional services and supplies alsowere donated.

A similar state grant and con-tributions helped pay for theconstruction in 204 of a visitors’center at the entrance to theNational Chavez Center. The vis-itors’ center features Chavez’soffice, library and courtyard, aswell as the memorial garden,where Chavez is buried.

Chavez’s birthday, March 31, isrecognized as an official holidayin 11 states, including California,with observations focused oncommunity service. Educationaland social service groups visitand tour the National ChavezCenter in Keene year round.

A third phase of the NationalChavez Center’s master plancalls for the creation of a culturalcenter, said Paul Chavez.

Training sessions and pro-grams sponsored by the Cesar E.Chavez Foundation will be heldin the new retreat and confer-ence center. In addition, use ofthe center by groups and individ-uals for conference and socialevents, including weddings, canbe arranged by calling ManagerMonica Parra at 823-6271.

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A call for justice, courage

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Students, professors, reli-gious leaders and com-munity members calledfor justice at the Solidarity

Vigil with Arizona on April 30 atthe Liberty Bell in downtownBakersfield.

The vigil was a way for the localcommunity to stand along withArizona residents in protest ofimmigration law SB1070 —which has been viewed by manyas discriminatory and racist.

Critics have said the law, whichallows police to ask anyone forproof of legal U.S. residency, willlead to racial profiling while sup-porters argue it will crack downon illegal immigration.

“We need comprehensiveimmigration reform,” said PaolaFernandez, political science stu-dent. “This law is tearing fami-lies apart and it is discriminato-

ry. It has been said that lawenforcement officials will beable to identify undocumentedimmigrants based on theirclothes and shoes.

“The federal governmentneeds to take action, it is notacceptable to destroy communi-ties to get a vote.”

On April 23 Arizona governorJan Brewer signed into lawSB1070. The law states that, “forany lawful contact made by alaw enforcement official wherereasonable suspicion exists thatthe person is an alien who isunlawfully present in the UnitedStates, a reasonable attemptshall be made when practicable,to determine the immigrationstatus of the person.”

Brewer later signed a bill onApril 30 that makes changes tothe law that should take effect inabout three months from thesigning date and stated thatchanges should ease concerns

Local residents stand in protest ofcontroversial Arizona immigration law


Local high school and college students gather in front of the LibertyBell to demonstrate against Arizona’s passing of its immigrationlaw.


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With about 500,000 undocu-mented immigrants in Arizona,and almost 12 million nation-wide, the changes proposed forSB1070 have not slowed theonslaught of boycotts andprotests against Arizona.

Critics of the law are calling foreconomic boycotts of Arizona,urging corporations and organi-zations to refrain from holdingconventions in the state. They’realso pressuring Major LeagueBaseball to take its 2011 All-StarGame elsewhere, much like theNational Football League did in1993 when Arizona refused torecognize Martin Luther King Jr.Day as a holiday.

The calls for boycotts are com-ing from across the country. TheBoston City Council approved aresolution calling on the Massa-chusetts city to pull investmentsfrom Arizona. The Oakland City

Council in California voted thisweek to boycott Arizona busi-nesses. Chris Coleman, mayor ofSt. Paul, Minn., banned city-funded travel to the state.

“I do think the boycott is ade-quate. It has been proven towork,” Fernandez said.

Victor Perez, pastor of Believ-ers in Jesus, called the law inhu-man and unjust.

“The bible requires of us asChristians to do justice,” Perezsaid. “What is happening is notjustice. As a society, we have lostour Christian principles. We needto remember that God spoke toIsrael to remind them that theywere once strangers in Egypt.God is telling us the same today.”

Youth Pastor Joey Williamscompared SB1070 to the JimCrow Laws of the late 1800s thatled to racial segregation.

“Hard work should never be acrime,” Williams said. “Peoplehave always wanted a promisedland. There is no differencebetween crossing the Atlantic toget to the promised land orcrossing the Sonoran Desert.”

Magda Menendez, director ofMAOF, said the passing of thelaw was unfortunate and racist.

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to,” she said. “As always the peo-ple less able to defend them-selves are being targeted. Peopleneed to get past this idea of peo-ple being illegal.”

CSUB sociology professorGonzalo Santos agreed that theidea of someone being “illegal”is antiquated.

“We need courage,” Santossaid. “Courage makes us think ofthe heroes of history, whichinclude Cesar Chavez, DoloresHuerta, Dr. Martin Luther KingJr., Malcolm X, Pancho Villa and

Emilio Zapata. We need thecourage to stand up.

“I say we need the courage toconfront the wrong ideas wehave in our head. We have men-tal chains that have us tied.”

Santos said it was time we notonly loved the United States, orour countries of origin, but alsohumanity as a whole.

“We are all North Americans,”he said. “People’s rights need tobe respected. The concepts inthis law are immoral. The idea ofborders today is an absurdity.”


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Last dance for magnet program’s folklorico group?By Gabriel RamirezSpecial to MÁS

Hard economic timeshave prompted manyschools to cut back orcompletely eliminate

many programs. Academic, athletic and even

cultural programs are seeingtheir final days as the stateattempts to recover from theshadow of the recession.

One such program in dangerof being cut is the FolkloricDance Group at Mt. Vernon Ele-mentary’s Magnet Program.

“The state has been cuttingmoney from our program,which makes it harder to getsupplies and costumes for thestudents and teachers,” saidMuriel ‘Mimi’ Ramos Preciado,folklorico and multicultural artteacher.

“Even the program could beunexpectedly cut.”

School officials could not bereached for comment.

Ramos Preciado has workedfor five years with the folkloricogroup, which currently has 400students from kindergarten tosixth grade.

“This group is a true cultureexperience for most of the stu-dents who are unaware of thegreat traditional customs theirheritage has to offer throughmusic and dancing,” said NicoleBaez, parent of a magnet stu-dent. “It’s truly an awesome andvery important program.”

The folklorico program is freeto students, which Ramos Preci-ado said is critical in a commu-nity where parents cannot afforddance, art, music and actingclasses.

“Even though they may notrealize it now, they are gettingthe best gift of their lives andthey are so lucky to have theMagnet Program,” Ramos Preci-ado said.

Ramos Preciado said her inter-est in folkloric dance stems fromher mother, Cruz Ramos, whohad her own folkloric dancegroup.

“She was my first danceteacher when I was 4 years oldand she was great at it,” RamosPreciado said.

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Ramos Preciado has beendancing for over 20 years and iscurrently a member of the localFolklorico Dance Company,SoLuna.

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The ideas and dreams runningthrough her head are only partof the knowledge Ramos Precia-do imparts to her students.

The kids in the Magnet Pro-gram are Ramos Preciado’s cur-rent drive and she enjoys gettingcreative with the many themesassociated with the dance.

“I teach them traditionaldance steps for traditional folk-lorico songs from regions suchas Yucatan, Baja California aswell as from Jalisco and Chi-huahua,” Ramos Preciado said.

The students at the MagnetProgram at Mt. Vernon Elemen-tary perform their folkloric rou-tines during the school’s twomain shows — The Fall Festivaland The Jubilee.

“The program is very impor-tant to these students,” RamosPreciado said. “Unfortunatelywith budget cuts it could beunexpectedly cut, which wouldbe a loss to the students and thecommunity.”

“This group is a trueculture experience formost of the students whoare unaware of the greattraditional customs theirheritage has to offerthrough music anddancing.”

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By Diane HardistySpecial to MÁS

Kern County’s Latino and Latina stu-dents are following a nationwidetrend. In increasing numbers, theyare attending distant universities,

rather than enrolling in colleges close tohome.

“Culturally, many parents want their chil-dren, especially their daughters, to remainat home until married so that they knowthey are safe,” said Joan Herman, a coun-selor at Foothill High School, adding that

parental concerns often are alleviated dur-ing a visit to a far-away campus.

“As more and more Latinos venture to out-of-area colleges, there is an increased com-fort level with the idea of allowing one’s ownchild to do so,” she said. “Technology,including cell phones, texting and e-mail,allows students and parents to keep in fre-quent contact, which also helps to relievethe fears created by distance.

“I find that these parents value educationhighly, are so very proud of their student’sachievements, and want to support theirstudents in their higher education choices,

More Hispanicsleaving town to attend colleges


even if it means leaving home to do so.”Brian Balch, assistant principal for

instruction at East Bakersfield HighSchool, confirmed the trend.

“East is very proud of the college-goingculture we are establishing on our cam-pus,” he said. “From the minute a fresh-man steps foot on this campus, they areconstantly told by staff that they can, andshould, go to college.

“Our staff knows that our students canbe competitive with any student in thenation,” he said. “This focus on collegeand belief in the success of our studentsdoesn’t happen by accident. Our teachersare daily reminding our students that col-lege is in their future.”

Balch credited the increased offering ofAVID electives with being a driving forcebehind his students’ attendance at four-year universities. AVID is an in-schoolacademic support program that has beenhighly successful in placing academicallyaverage students in advanced classes,thereby preparing them to enter any uni-versity or college upon graduation.

“Additionally, our increased effort toconnect with the parents of our studentshas been fruitful,” he said. “More parentsnow see college as an option for their stu-

dents. This has resulted in an increase inthe number of students applying for, andbeing accepted to, some of the top schoolsin the state.”

“For the past several years, colleges andhigh school counselors have workedtogether to provide outreach to those stu-dents who traditionally have not started ata four-year college,” said Herman. “Pro-grams such as Cal State’s Educational Tal-ent Search and Cal-SOAP, as well as col-lege-readiness programs like AVID, haveworked with students throughout highschool to promote college awareness andto give them the support to be academi-cally eligible.

“Students have become increasinglyaware of options and the availability offinancial aid, and they also realize thatsometimes they must go out of the area toget the major they want. Outreach to par-ents has increased as well, includingnewsletters and programs in Spanish, aswell as English. With increasing informa-tion and understanding, their horizonsbroaden. Those who once feared theycould never afford a four-year college nowrealize that the availability of financial aidhas allowed many students to make theirdreams a reality.”

According to a study by the Higher Edu-cation Research Institute at the Universityof California, Los Angeles, an increasingnumber of Latino students are going awayto college, rather than attending a univer-sity close to home.

Reporting on the study, The Los AngelesTimes noted earlier this year that since1975, the share of Latino freshmen at four-year colleges who choose schools morethan 50 miles from home has risen tonearly 59 percent, from about 46 percent;and those attending such colleges within10 miles of home dropped to 15 percent,from 30 percent. At the same time, theportion of white freshmen who went awayto school stayed unchanged, at about 66percent.

Researchers credited this increase to agrowth in the Latino middle class and ris-ing educational confidence among chil-dren and grandchildren of immigrants.Universities in the Midwest and New Eng-land also have increased recruitment andfinancial aid.

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Leavinghome for HIGHEREDUCATION

By Dianne Hardisty

Several Bakersfield graduatingLatino high school seniors wereasked to explain their decision toattend a university away fromtheir hometown in the fall.

With the estimated annual costs toattend out-of-area universities rangingfrom $24,000 to $54,000, including roomand board, most of the students said theyplan to pay for their educations withscholarships, financial aid, loans andpart-time work.

MARIA ZEPEDAFoothill High SchoolYale University, New Haven, Conn.Maria Zepeda will attend prestigious Yale University

in New Haven, Conn., where she plans to major in engi-neering.

“I visited and fell in love,” she said, noting it is a resi-dential college with a support system. AcknowledgingYale is a competitive university with “a snobby reputa-tion,” she said, “I am also competitive with myself.”

Other than the weather being “a lot colder than inBakersfield,” she said she has no major concerns abouttraveling across country to attend college. She plans tokeep in touch with her family by telephone, e-mail andSkype, an Internet audio-visual link. In addition, herfather is a long-distance truck driver and already isplanning his trips to visit his daughter.

Although her parents, Catalina and Salvador Zepeda,did not attend college, she said they have supported herdecision to attend Yale.

“Going to college, in general, you meet different peo-ple,” she said. “Going to the East Coast, you see a worldbeyond your little bubble in Bakersfield. Yale offersinternships, community service and travel abroad,which open up your perspective to the world.”Photos by Michael Lopez


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CAROLINA APARICIOEast Bakersfield High SchoolUniversity of California, BerkeleyCarolina Aparicio will attend the Universi-

ty of California in Berkeley, where she plansto major in molecular toxicology. She hopesto someday become a doctor.

“I liked its competitive nature,” she said. “Iknow it is a good school and it is not tooclose to home.”

“I am going to miss my family,” she said.While her parents, Guillermo and ElizabethAparicio, did not attend college, they havesupported her decision to attend Berkeley,which she acknowledges “is so competitive.”

One of three girls in her family, she saidgoing away to college will remove the dis-tractions of living with her family and in herfamiliar community.

JOSE PADILLA Jr.East Bakersfield High SchoolUniversity of California, MercedJose Padilla Jr. will attend the University of

California in Merced, where he plans tomajor in political science. He hopes to

someday become an attorney.“I really wanted to go to a UC,” he said,

adding that his first choice was UC Davis.But UC Merced was a good second choiceand offered the courses he wanted.

“I always wanted to get away from Bakers-field,” he said. Although his parents, JenniferRocha and Jose Padilla Sr., did not attendcollege, he said they supported his decisionto attend UC Merced.

“I think I will get a better college experi-ence going to UC Merced,” he said.

BIANCA RAMIREZFoothill High SchoolCalifornia Polytechnic State University, San Luis

ObispoBianca Ramirez will attend California

Polytechnic State University in San LuisObispo and major in agricultural business,with an emphasis in agriculture communi-cations. She hopes to become a representa-tive or lobbyist for a large agricultural indus-try.

“I decided in the eighth grade that I want-ed to go to Cal Poly,” she said, explaining thatshe has been active in Future Farmers ofAmerica, and has attended competition andtraining programs at Cal Poly.

“I never considered staying in Bakersfield.My mom did. I’m her baby girl. She wantedme to stay close to home,” she said, explain-ing that her father, Juan Ramirez, died threeyears ago. But her mother, Teresa Ramirez,who did not attend college, supports herdecision.

“I’ve never been on my own. I think thiswill give me a sense of independence andprepare me for the real world,” she said. “Itwill transition me away from my family.”

CLARISSA FLORESEast Bakersfield High SchoolUniversity of California, DavisClarissa Flores will attend the University of

California in Davis, where she will major in

political science, with an emphasis in publicservice. Her goal is to become an attorney.

“Davis has been my first choice since mysophomore year,” she said, explaining shewas exposed to the campus and fell in lovewith it as a result of school field trips.

The oldest of eight children, she said shewill miss her family and worries about howthey will get along when she is gone.

“I will be the first in my family to go awayto college,” she said. Her parents, AngelaHernandez and Edgar Flores, did not attendcollege. “I will leave behind the life that I amused to and will discover what it is like to beon my own.”

GABRIELLA CRUZEast Bakersfield High SchoolCalifornia State University, NorthridgeGabriella Cruz will attend California State

University in Northridge, where she willmajor in English and creative writing. Shehopes to someday write a novel.

“I selected Northridge after I visited thecampus. And it is not too far from home,”she said. “I didn’t want to stay in Bakersfield.I wanted to explore and see more of theworld.”

Although her parents did not attend col-lege, they pushed her to do so. “My momsupported my decision to go away to college;my dad, not so much. I’m his baby. He willmiss me.”

She expects to stay in touch with her par-ents, Elizabeth and Oscar Cruz, by telephoneand e-mail. She also has relatives she canvisit in the Northridge area. And she said it’snot too far to drive home for an occasionalvisit.

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ERICK BAUTISTAFoothill High SchoolUniversity of California, BerkeleyErick Bautista will attend the University

of California in Berkeley, where he plans tomajor in political science. While his careergoals are still taking shape, he is consider-ing becoming a teacher.

“I liked the environment at Berkeley andits reputation,” he said, explaining he visit-ed the campus this summer.

“My biggest concern about going away toschool is paying for it,” he said, explaininghe is being encouraged by his parents,Jorge and Norma Bautista.

In fact, he says his mother has been aninspiration. A college dropout, she laterreturned to California State University,Bakersfield to earn a degree in child devel-opment. “Mom has been an example.”

“When you go away to college, you growas an individual; you learn about yourself,”he said.

DARLENE VERAEast Bakersfield High School

University of California, Los AngelesDarlene Vera will attend the University of

California in Los Angeles, where she plansto major in biology. She hopes to somedaybecome an anesthesiologist. She becameinterested in this career from an internshipshe completed through the health acade-my at her high school.

“I visited UCLA and Berkeley,” sheexplained. “I did not like the Berkeley cam-pus. UCLA will give me the education andexperience through internships at its med-ical school.”

Her mother, Gloria Vera, did not attendcollege, but she has encouraged herdaughters to do so. Darlene’s older sisterattends Bakersfield College. The singlemother also is raising a niece.

“Going away to college, I worry abouthow my mother will be able to live on herown. My sister and I help out a lot,” shesaid.

“But I will have more opportunities (atUCLA) than in our city,” she said. “If Istayed here, it might be hard to focus.”

JAZMIN BARRENAFoothill High SchoolUniversity of California, BerkeleyJazmin Barrena will attend the University

of California in Berkeley, where she plansto major in international business. Shehopes to have a career that will emphasizeboth travel and business.

She said she selected UC Berkeleybecause it has one of the best businessschools. But she admits that she worriesabout becoming homesick.

“I am very close to my family,” she said,adding that her mother, Ilda Barrena,urged her to attend UCLA, which is closerto home, while her father, Juan Barrena,

pushed for Berkeley.“Mom is uneasy,” she said, explaining

that neither parents attended college. “ButI’m ready to step out and try new things.”

MAYRA TREJOEast Bakersfield High SchoolUniversity of California, IrvineMayra Trejo will attend the University of

California in Irvine, where she plans tomajor in computer science and engineer-ing. Her career goals are still taking shape.

“I was looking at the different UC’s and Iliked the computer science and engineer-ing programs at Irvine the best. I also likedthe location,” she said.

Although Maria Guerrero, a single moth-er, did not attend college, she has pushedher children to obtain higher educations.Four of Mayra’s older brothers have gradu-ated from California State University, Bak-ersfield, and another brother attends Bak-ersfield College.

Mayra worries most about “not havingmy mother by my side when I am away atcollege. But I can call her.”

“I should learn a lot about myself — learnto manage my own life,” she said. “I will bethe first in my family to go away to college.”

VICTORIA ROJASEast Bakersfield High SchoolUniversity of California, Santa BarbaraVictoria Rojas will attend the University

of California in Santa Barbara. She is con-

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It was a business mixer to die for atthe May networking event hostedby Mission Family Mortuary, locat-ed at 531 California Ave. Hundreds

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For more than 40 years, the staff ofMission Family Mortuary has served awide diversity of people, cultures andcustoms. The staff understands the

uniqueness of all peoples, especiallywhen it comes to remembering and cel-ebrating the life of a family member. AtMission Family Mortuary, the history ofservice they have given to the people ofKern County is one of their greateststrengths. It allows Mission Family Mor-tuary a tremendous flexibility to meettheir particular needs. Don’t settle foryour average funeral - let Ray, David,Kenny or Risto guide you in making themost memorable funeral you can imag-ine.

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SAVE THE DATE

Sunday, June 6Latino Food Festival & MenudoCook-OffKern County Fairgrounds11a.m. - 6 p.m.For info., contact 231-5623

Wednesday, June 9Business Mixer Hosted byUNIVISION 5801 Truxtun Ave.5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.For more info., contact 324-0031

Wednesday, July, 14Business Mixer Hosted byWalter & Associates2026 21st Street5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.For info contact Blodgie 716-2313

Tuesday July 27KCHCC, Employer AdvisoryCouncil and EmploymentDevelopment DepartmentOSHA: Top Priorities forBusiness WorkshopFor info, contact 635-2606

Dear Members and Friends,Dear Members and Friends,The 12th Annual Latino Food

Festival and Menudo Cook-Off istoday, June 6, from 11 a.m. - 6p.m., at the Kern County Fair-grounds, 1142 South P St. Wehope to see all of you. The daywill be filled with live entertain-ment, Jalapeño & Ice Cream eat-ing contests, vendor and foodbooth, kid’s activities — some-thing for the whole family. Tick-ets may be purchased at thegate.

Thank you, Mission FamilyMortuary, for hosting our May12th Business Mixer. We couldn’thave asked for better weather forthe evening. Everyone enjoyedthe food and entertainment.

Univision will be hosting ournext mixer on June 9th at 5801Truxtun Ave. from 5:30 - 7:30p.m. A great networking oppor-tunity, please call 324-0031 formore information.

The Chamber has partneredwith Bakersfield Employer Advi-sory Council to bring keyemployer/employee workshopsto benefit the workplace.

These workshops will have aquarterly schedule with the nextworkshop being held on July27th at Career Services Center,1600 E. Belle Terrace Ave. from

11:30 a.m.to 1 p.m.The topicwill be“OSHA /Top Priori-ties forBusiness-es.” Mem-bershipcost is $15,non -members$25. Lunchwill be pro-vided. For

more information and reserva-tions, please call 635-2606.

A warm welcome to our newChamber members, and wethank our renewing members.We appreciate your continuedsupport.

To learn more about our mis-sion and activities, please callour Chamber office at 633-5495or visit our web site atwww.kchcc.org. Wishing all ofyou continued success. ‘Til thenext time.

Sincerely,

Ramona Herrera ChairKern County HispanicChamber of CommerceState Farm Insurance

A letter fromChair Herrera

KERN COUNTY HISPANICCHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Thank you to our membership renewals andwelcome to our newest members. Weappreciate your support.

C&T Automotive

El Popular, Inc.

Kern Security & Fire Systems

Sam’s Club

Darius Sound Production

RENEWALSFor renewing their memberships, the KCHCC thanks:

WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS

For more informationvisit: www.kchcc.org or callthe Kern County HispanicChamber of Commerce officeat 633-5495.

KCHCC BOARDMission Statement:To create, promote and enhance business opportunities forour membership and provide business, cultural and resourcelinkages with emphasis on the Hispanic community.

2010 Executive Board

CHAIR- Ramona Herrera

VICE-CHAIR - Jay Tamsi

TREASURER - Jan Bans

SECRETARY- David Alanis

Adam AlvidrezAdriana LopezChris BernalDonna HermannDonna HollingsworthFran TrevinoHilary BairdJoe SerranoMichael UriosteRuben Gonzales

Administrative AssistantCyndi Imperial

Board of Directors

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By Jay TamsiKCHCC Board Vice Chair & Chair, Latino FoodFestival & 12th annual Menudo Cook-Off

Every culture has great uplifting stewsof humble origin and ingredients.The Hungarians and other CentralEuropeans have their cabbage soup.

The French have their potage St. Germaine.The Greeks have their white bean soup, andthe Mexicans have their menudo.

Menudo is a delightfully aromatic, spicysoup made of tripe, hominy and chili and issimmered for hours with garlic and otherspices. The broth is rich, red, peppery, andglistens with fat.

It is usually eaten in the morning, after anight out on the town and widely rumoredto cure the queasy stomach, clear thethrobbing head and stimulate the sensesafter a night of partying. Everyone has theirown recipe of menudo. Some spice it upwith additional fresh onion, cilantro,oregano and lemon. Often times, you willhear Mexicans brag about menudo’s good-ness, about how the hot broth with itsmedicinal condiments, particularly thechili, replenishes vitamins A and C andstimulates the gastric juices to overcomeany loss of appetite.

Unfortunately, unlike enchilada, tacos

and tamales, menudo has not become apart of the popular Tex-Mex cuisine. But,wherever there’s a Mexican community,there’s menudo. And Bakersfield is noexception.

The Kern County Hispanic Chamber ofCommerce Latino Food Festival and 12thAnnual Menudo Cook-off is today at theKern County Fairgrounds. This will be funfor the entire family - kid’s entertainment,Latino food vendors, informationalbooths, jalapeno and ice cream eating con-tests, and live entertainment by the“PEACE” Band, featuring Jorge Santana

(Malo), Marco Reyes (War), Aki Starr(Malo), Victor Bejarano (keyboard), FrankBailey (trumpet), & Ramiro Amador(bass); El Chicano; Freddy Fender Jr andBand - “A Tribute to Freddy Fender,” andlocal Latin legends Mento Buru, along withMariachi Oro Y Plata and Grupo BalletFolklorico Huatzticalli.

There will be cash prizes and trophies forthe best menudo, best-decorated booths,and winners of the eating contests. Thiswill be a full day of fun for the entire family,don’t miss out!

Information:KCHCC office at 661-633-5495.

Ticket Prices: $10.00 in advance$12.00 at the door *Children under 5 - free.

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PHOTO BY JENN IRELAND

Refugio and AngieVerdugo laugh asthey perfect theirmenudo during the11th annualMenudo Cook-off.


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KCHCC Casino Night a successContributed by David AlanisKCHCC Casino Night Chair

The 8th annual Spring Social &Casino Night was quite the event.It was nice to reconnect with oldfriends, business owners, and

business managers, and meet newacquaintances. KCHCC members andnon-members with their guests came outin numbers to enjoy this great evening.The evening began with social hour andcocktails. As people made their way tothe newly remodeled poker room, a largebuffet dinner was prepared under a largewhite tent. Indeed, this event was soldout and profitable to KCHCC.

More than sixty people entered theexciting poker tournament. For thoseunfamiliar with the game, the staff at theGolden West Casino taught the art ofpoker to attendees. The winners of thetournament were First Place, VanessaEmo from Downtown Marriott; SecondPlace, Cyndi Imperial from KCHCC; andThird Place, Mark Barrett from iMortgage.Congratulations to all who participatedand the winners.

KCHCC would like to thank everyonethat made this event possible. Specialthanks to Randy Watkins, Fran Trevinoand the entire staff of the Golden West

Casino for opening their doors to us. Thedinner was excellent, and everyone wasdelighted with the outstanding service.Again, thank you Golden West Casino forhosting this event. On the same note,

thanks to all the businesses that part-nered with KCHCC and who sponsoredthe event, donated to the silent auction,or purchased tickets. Thank you all formaking this event successful.


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The annual Spring Social & Casino Night proved to be another successful event.

Contributed by Robert MendezUnivision, Sales Manager

Univision Television Group proud-ly presents their first “Annual Fes-tival Día De La Familia” at the

CALM Zoo, Saturday, June 26th with anestimated attendance of 3,500. Start offthe summer season by visiting theCALM Zoo with the family. There will beactivities for children throughout theZoo. Enjoy a fun-filled day of great activi-ties, family, music and food. This familyfun-filled day, will feature music, food,and many surprises. Univision 39 per-sonalities will be on hand to sign auto-graphs and meet the people of the com-munity. For more information contactRobert Mendez at 334-2622.

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She decided to attend UC Santa Barbara after visiting severalcampuses. “Each had a different feeling. I decided Santa Barbarawas a good fit.”

“The cost is a major concern,” she said. “It cost so much moremoney to go away to college.”

But her parents, Myna and Raul Rojas, have encouraged her todo so. Her father completed a training school after graduatingfrom high school. Her mother earned bachelor’s and master’sdegrees, and is now a program leader at the Downtown Elemen-tary School.

“My mom pushed for education,” she said, explaining that anolder sister is now a teacher and another sister is attending col-lege, studying accounting. Victoria will be the first in her family togo away from home to attend college.

“It will be an opportunity to break away from the family. I will bedoing something my parents did not get to do,” she said.

LUCIA GARCIAEast Bakersfield High

SchoolMount Holyoke CollegeLucia Garcia will

attend the MountHolyoke College inSouth Hadley, Massa-chusetts. Although shehas not declared amajor, she expects toeventually transfer intoan engineering pro-gram.

Her decision to attendMount Holyoke Collegeresulted from consider-able research, whichconsisted of campus vis-its and discussions withfamily members,including her father,Jesus Garcia, whoattended UC Santa Bar-bara. Her mother, Ale-jandra Garcia, attendedBakersfield College.Lucia has two cousinsnow attending UC Santa

Barbara.“Most parents are afraid to let their children go away to college.

My parents encouraged me. My parents agreed that getting aneducation is important. I also wanted to see more of the world,”she said.

“You spend 18 years with your parents. Going away to college isan opportunity to see how you can handle yourself, how you canprepare for the future and your life.”

OMAR GONZALESFoothill High SchoolUniversity of Southern

California, Los AngelesOmar Gonzales will

attend the Universityof Southern Californiain Los Angeles, wherehe will major in policy,planning and develop-ment. He selected USCafter making severalvisits.

“I really liked thecampus, its education-al values and academ-ics,” he said, addingthat he recognizesUSC’s demographicswill be very differentfrom his high school,which he estimates tobe more than 70 per-cent Latino. He said hewill be entering a uni-versity with lots ofAsian, but primarilyCaucasian students.

“College has alwaysbeen an option forme,” he said, althoughhis parents, Delia andAdolph Gonzales, didnot attend college.Older brothers havegone away to college,with one earning a

degree in pharmacy from the University of Pacific and another fin-ishing a degree in statistics at the University of California in SanDiego. Another brother attended Bakersfield College.

“I will be only two hours away and I shouldn’t get homesick,” hesaid. “Detaching myself from my (high school) friends will help memature, grow up.”

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From BHS to UC Irvine ...Congratulations !!We are very proud of you.Love Mom & Dad

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Foothill Class of 2010Way to go, Destiny! Weare so proud of you!!!Reach for the Stars! We love you, Nina, Tio Julio, dad, mom& rest of the familia.

Ana Alicia HuertaEmilio J. Huerta and Lupe

Gutierrez are proud toannounce that their daughterAna Alicia Huerta (BHS Class of’06), has successfullycompleted her undergraduatecollegiate studies at theUniversity of California, SanDiego - Thurgood MarshallCollege, and will be bestowed aBachelor of Arts Degree inHuman Development on June12th 2010.

Ana Alicia has elected topursue her graduate studies atthe University of New Mexico’sSchool of Law in Albuquerque,New Mexico (the birthplace ofher Grandmother Dolores). AnaAlicia’s friends and family arevery proud of her scholasticachievements.

By studying and pursuing a

career in law, Ana Alicia hopesto continue the legacy of herfather and foremothers, DoloresHuerta and Juanita Gutierrez, byadvocating for those lessfortunate. Congratulations, AnaAlicia y Si Se Puede!

ElizabethMarie Salinas

BCHS 2010 Congratulations, Mija!You are such a blessingto us. We have watchedyou grow into a lovelyyoung woman, strong inspirit and determination.As you begin a newphase of your life,remember that we loveyou and mostimportantly, Jesus lovesyou.Love Always,Dad, Mom, Michael & Ana


Que pasa, homies?Last month was filled

with lotsa cool happenings.

Pepe Aquilar at the RabobankArena last Fri., accordion kingRamona Ayala did his thing at LaMovida to a sold-out show,comedian Jo-Koy brought thelaughs at The Fox, ‘80s diva LisaLisa cruised by The Nile with herback in the day popular jams.Hot 94.1FM also treated somelisteners to a special meet &greet with rap artist, The Game.

Baby Bash even came throughand had pizza with some localfans.

I had a chance to hang out withBash and ask him a few ques-tions for our readers. Here’s whathe had to say:

Noe G: When does the newalbum drop?

Baby Bash: The new album,“Ronnie Ray All Day,” drops theend of summer.

Noe G: I’ve heard you saybefore that you don’t roll with anentourage and that you’re notmuch into all the bling, what doyou do on a regular day whenyou’re not performing at a showor in the studio dropping thosehits?

Baby Bash: I travel so muchthat when I just want to mari-nate, I love being at home, relax-ing and enjoying my big screenTV, playing with my dogs, andhaving home-cooked meals. Inmy downtime, I love to get asmuch basketball in as I can.That’s what I like to do, just beregular.

Noe G: What song you feelingright now on the radio?

Baby Bash: My favorite songon the radio right now wouldprobably be the B.O.B song“Nothing On You.” I’m feelingthat jam right now. I like that“Fantasy Girl” record, too, bythat Baby Bash dude, lol.

Noe G: Bakersfield’s gotta a lotof love for Baby Bash especiallyall the ladies. Anything you wantto say to B-Town?

Baby Bash: I want to say Bak-ers-Town what it do, stay fly,keep representing and holding itdown for your boy, Bash, the

player made Mexican. I love allya’ and I’ll seeing all ya soon.

Now let’s talk about somehighlights this month.

Korn rocks the RabobankThe Jaegermeister Music Tour

presents KORN, at the RabobankArena, performing songs fromtheir ninth album, “KORN III:Remember Who You Are” andinvading the stage Friday night,June 11. Tickets are $35. Buy apre-sale ticket gets early entryfor a listening party of KORN’snew album.

Vino festCome enjoy an evening of

wine tasting & some fine cuisineat this year’s Wine Fest on June12at the Kern County Museum,featuring over 18 Californiawineries & cool entertainment.Tickets are $60 in advance at val-litix.com or $75 at the door. Callthe Museum at 852-5020.

Remember to party safe anddon’t drink and drive, peace outand don’t hate, Noe G!

Shouts to: La Bonita (Denise),The Marriott Hotel (Andrea),and to all the dads — a HappyFather’s Day.

And a special Happy Birthdayto my Dad Manuel and mybrother Jaime Garcia. We loveand miss you both endlessly.May you continue to rest inpeace.

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WE’RE ALWAYS THINKING ABOUT YOU

We get it. Staying fit and healthy at every stage of your life isn’t easy.

You might even be tempted to let things go. To put off healthy habits till “tomorrow.”

Like exercising, eating right, controlling your blood pressure and blood sugar.

But the truth is, your health is precious. If you don’t take care of it, you can lose it.

That’s why at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, we’re always thinking about you…and ways we can be your partner in staying healthy. With health fairs and screenings where we can check your risk factors for

heart disease and diabetes. Our Five-Ton Weight Loss Challenge, helping Kern County residents slim down. Our Healthy Promotions Dental Program, providing dental care to those in need. Our Homemaker Care Program, which allows older residents with limited incomes to manage their health, maintain their dignity and live independently. As well as countless other programs to keep Kern County healthy.

This community built our hospital back in the 1950s—and we’re committed to being here for you. Doing our best to keep you healthy. Every minute, every day.

So even if you don’t want to think about how to stay fit, it’s OK. We will.

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GENTE CELEBRATIONS

George VasquezHappy Father’s Day!Dad, you've been a role

model to many, and we areblessed to have you as ourfather. You haveaccomplished much in thislife, and we are so veryproud of you.

You're life is a livingtestimony to the glory ofGod. You have touchedmany lives and ourcommunity loves you forthe service you havebrought to them as youhave been a volunteer withthe Probation Departmentgoing into youth institutionsand working with the at-riskyouth in our community.

And we have seen youclimb the ladder with theCounty of Kern fornumerous years and younow hold title of Supervisor,which you worked so hardfor. Your love andcommitment to mom, thewife of your youth, is great.And the greatest role in our

eyes was and is the lovingfather and grandfather youare. You made sure youmade family memories withus as you held a job of hardlabor. And now we get tosee you light up when youget to spend time with yourgrandbabies.

We love you very much! Happy Father's DayYour wife of your youth,

Gloria"Your kids: Valery &

Adrian, Georgie & Monica. And grandkids: Cody,

David, Chyna, Serenity (inHeaven), "Baby Boy" Lil'Adrian,

and your new baby boygrandson on the way.

AllyWe are so proud of you.You did such a nice job atthe Fashion Show.Love mom, dad, brotherand sisters

Bill and Lupe Sanchez30 beautiful years together

God has given us 30 years ofmarriage and 3 wonderful children.We celebrated 30 years of lifetogether this year by renewing ourvows in the presence of God, familyand friends once more.We are ready to go for another 30more, God willing.

Zeke VargasHappy Fathers Day to mywonderful husband ZekeVargas, amazing father & manof God. Thank you for our 3beautiful kids who adore you.We love you so much!Rena, Lil Zeke, Marissa & Mia

Attorney David Torres and his lovely family. Torres was recentlyhonored with the Bench & Bar Award. Felicidades!

David Torres

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Fernando Fan, MDPediatrician

kp.org/kerncounty

Fernando Fan, MD, a pediatrician at our

East Hills Medical Offices in Bakersfield,

is a part of our Kaiser Permanente family.

He brings smiles to the faces of our littlest

members, helping kids in Kern County grow

up healthy and strong.

Deeply rooted in Kern County, Kaiser Permanentehas eight convenient locations near your work orhome. Many of our physicians and health carepractitioners have provided care to generationsof families here.

Our family works as a team—including primary carephysicians, specialists, nurses, health educators,and others—to keep you and your family healthy.Many of them are bilingual and can provide carein your language.

To find the Kaiser Permanente facility in KernCounty that is closest to you, or to learn howto become a member, call us at (661) 334-2005or visit kp.org/kerncounty.

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