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STRESS: A MENTAL HEALTH DISEASEBy Hilbert Morales - El Observador

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Trudy Vizvary, MHSW, works as avolunteer counselor at the StudentUnion at San Jose State University.

She c ounsels man y studen ts who ar estressed out. The students whom she hascounseled on occasion has put her 39 plusyears of e xperience to the t est. Many areAsian American and Latinos. The pressure toperform well academically is paramount increating c ertain stress disorders. Trudy isvery competent in what she does. The stu-dents who need her c ounseling ser vicesgenerally go away feeling better becauseTrudy has helped them become aware of thedynamics of str ess. Trudy e xperienced agreat deal of unc ertainty leading to muchstress when the funding for this counselingprogram was reduced. She personally raisedsufficient funds to have this entire student-counseling program services fully re-estab-lished.

Up in P alo Alt o in nor th S anta Clar aCounty the Cal-Trans commuter train crossesEast Meadow Drive at Alma Street. This year,four studen ts who a ttended Gunn HighSchool in Palo Alto have allegedly commit-ted suicide by stepping in front of a c om-muter train. There is much discussion aboutthe levels of stress the students acquire as aresult of demands to perform very well ac-ademically. These four t eenage studentshad to be severely stressed out. All had t ocompete academically with very gifted and

accomplished students at Gunn High School.These latter students set the academic per-formance level very high. One reaction tothese suicidal deaths has been the focus onsuicide prevention by the County Board ofSupervisors, the Mental Health Department,the school district, and concerned membersof the community.

At the Veteran's Administration Hospi-tal in P alo Alto, there are many veteransfrom the wars in the Middle East (Ir aq andAfghanistan) who are being treated for 'posttraumatic str ess disor der' r esulting fr omcombat e xperiences. The American GIForum, San Jose Chapter, members have do-nated many hours providing companionshipand fellowship to these veterans who haveto learn how to use the func tional parts oftheir brains. Traumatic injuries and str esshave taken their toll.

Ordinary persons who pay attention toand respond as humane companions to in-dividuals having extreme stress disorderscan mitigate mental health disease. Thesesituations can be detected if one takes noteand makes an effort to engage the stressed-out individual. Irrational logic leading to sui-cides can be det ected and immedia telyaddressed b y a friend who simply sa yssomething like, "Tell me wha t's going onwith you." Or "Tell me how I can help y ouunderstand that many of us have dealt withthose same situations."

According t o Trudy, y ou ha ve t o getthem to a point where they understand thatall of us have some experience with stress.The world will not end nor does it r equirethat the mental situation in their head mustbe resolved right now. It does require eachindividual to realize that a certain amountof str ess is normal . Ex treme amoun ts ofstress invariably cause physical body signals,which are visible to others. We all must learnhow to cope with stress to enable a r eturnto normal lev els of human ac tivity. Taketime to learn about methods which mitigatestress. Simple things such as " taking timeout", taking time t o c onfide in a trust edfriend and physical exercise (like walking amile) or prayerful meditation help. The mosteffective act is t o establish a r elationshipwhere intimate and confidential informa-tion and feelings can be disclosed openlyand fr ankly without an y sense of beingjudgmental. Many need to learn to not takethemselves too seriously. In addition, w eneed to learn to forgive and let go of thoseexperiences which cannot be improved. Themost important step is to begin to commu-nicate with another person.

Basic to all this, is our need to take careof each other with compassion, understand-ing and sympathy. Which is why we need totalk to someone we trust and pay attentionto their response.

As my colleagues in Congress inch evercloser to a consensus on healthcare, Iraise the flag one final time on the

critical importance of healthcare equity (lest itget lost entirely). Our healthcare system is simplynot serving everyone equally. The mere existenceof quality and affordable healthcare, a key pro-vision in the American Affordable Health ChoicesAct of 2009 (H.R. 3200), is insufficient as long asaccess to those services remains uniquely difficultfor Hispanic and Latino Americans. Comprising15 percent of America's population, as the na -tion's largest minority group, Hispanic and LatinoAmericans are disproportionately impacted in thehealthcare debate, facing daunting challenges fi-nancially, culturally and racially, and geographi-cally.

One primary challenge, with poverty per-vasive among Hispanic/Latino American commu-nities, is tha t 45 per cent of Hispanics usingMedicare services report difficulty in paying formedical care (compare this with 28 per cent ofCaucasian adults). Giv en this pr evalence ofpoverty, it is har dly surprising that the highestuninsured rate of any ethnic group in the U.S. isHispanics/Latinos. Nearly one-third of Hispanicsin the U.S. are uninsured, compared with 1-in-10non-Hispanic Whites. That's a problem given thatAmerican taxpayers pay for the uninsured use ofemergency room care - a figure currently at $56billion annually. A fix, ho wever, is feasible. IfCongress ensures health insurance for uninsuredHispanic and Latino Americans - through subsi-dies for legal permanen t residents and low-in-come c ommunities, or the oppor tunity t opurchase healthcare through the na tional e x-change - then the taxpayer is relieved of the bur-den while mo ving Hispanics t owardspreventative health and away from costly emer-gency care.

Secondly, because of reduced access to pre-ventative healthcare, Hispanics have a greaterrisk of cancer, obesity, diabetes, and asthma, t oname a few. Cancer rates are particularly discon-certing: Cervical cancer risk is high among Lati-nas, with incidence rates double those of Whites,and cervical cancer mor tality is also mark edlyhigher among Latinas. Liver cancer risk amongHispanic males and females is about t wice ashigh as for non-La tinos. Stomach canc er inci-dence and mor tality rates are higher comparedto non-Hispanic Whites: The incidence rates forHispanic men and w omen for example are 16.2and 8.4 per 100,000 compared to 9.6 and 3.9 fornon-Hispanic men and women. Diabetes, muchlike canc er, also t ends t o strik e Hispanics a tyounger ages than the non-Hispanic white pop-ulation. California had the highest r ate of dia-

betes among younger Hispanics: Among adultsaged 18 to 44 years, 3.2 percent of Hispanics haddiagnosed diabetes compared with 1.3 per centof non-Hispanic whites in that age group. Witha preventative approach, these r ates could besubstantially lower.

Thirdly, cultural and racial barriers, such asthe lo w cultur al and linguistic c ompetencyamong institutions and health care providers, in-cluding unintentional or intentional discrimina-tion by providers, take a particularly destructivetoll on Hispanic and Latino Americans. As a r e-sult, Hispanics, who already suffer from a low lit-eracy rate, suffer also from a low health literacyrate. These barriers make it difficult for individ-uals to have the capacity to interact with health-care providers and social service agencies. Whenthey do, they fac e complicated diagnoses andprescription directions, which if misunderstood,result in poorer health and ev en death. This ispreventable with the pr ovision of efficient andeffective linguistic and cultural services. We mustameliorate these barriers by assisting healthcareprofessionals in providing appropriate culturaland language ser vices, increasing federal reim-bursement for these ser vices, and cr eating aclearinghouse for culturally and linguistically ap-propriate "best-practices."

Fourthly, geographic distribution of servicesand providers, and access to transportation, posea serious problem for many Hispanic and LatinoAmericans. Medical professionals and services areunevenly distributed, and the ratio of populationto health professionals is high. These barriers leadto insufficient knowledge sharing and lack of ex-perience/skills necessary to obtain and effectivelynavigate the health system, infrequent access toa regular care provider or use health care serviceson a routine basis, and limited access to commu-nity programs and social services.

There is no question that America's health-care system falls short in providing adequate careto Hispanic and La tino Americans , as w ell asother ethnic and low-income minorities. Our re-cession exacerbates this trend as service providerscut costs and patients can afford less. The com-mitment by Democrats in Congress and PresidentObama for healthcare reform and for the publicoption is an excellent opportunity to end the per-sistent health disparities tha t leave millions inpoorer health. The task is not small and demandsstrategies on all fronts, including a more diverseworkforce, strengthened ethnic institutions, andimproved evaluation and accountability meas-ures. But we must do it quickly; the health of ournation and our economy depends on it.

(Honda is chairman of the C ongressionalAsian Pacific American Caucus.)

The Critical ImportanceOf Healthcare Equity

By US Representative Michael Honda


Por Rosario VitalEl Observador

Ala inseguridad de las calles que haypor la delincuencia común, por laspandillas también se suman la actitud

de ciertos policías de la ciudad de San José.Nuevamente el Departamento de Policía de

San José enfrenta un problema esta vez con imá-genes que muestran una vez más su hostilidad porparte de sus efectivos policiales.

Ante el video difundido por el periódico Mer-cury News el pasado 24 de octubre, las autori-dades han quedado totalmente sorprendidas poreste incidente que ha dejado sin palabras a todos.

En el video se aprecia como un joven de ori-gen vietnamita fue golpeado por dos policías. Unole dio 10 batazos y un segundo le aplicó armataser. Lo más triste de la escena es que el ultimogolpe que recibió con la varilla de metal fuecuando el joven estaba tirado en el suelo, esposadoe indefenso. Se escuchan a través del audio los gri-tos de dolor de este joven.

El Alcalde Chuck Reed se ha pronunciadoante estas evidencias y por fin ahora puede enten-der que si hay "manzanas podridas" en el Depar-tamento de Policía. Reed ha ordenado unainvestigación al comportamiento de los oficialesinvolucrados en este caso de brutalidad policiaca.

El alcalde pide la divulgación de los inci-dentes ocurridos con el joven estudiante de inter-

cambio Phuong Ho. Estos registros deben incluirreportes policiales, las llamadas al 911, audios yvideos adicionales relacionados al joven de origenVietnamita.

Por su parte los Concejalas Ash Karla, SamLiccardo y Madison Nguyen están profundamenteperturbados por el video difundido y exigen queel comportamiento de los agentes de la Policía deSan José en el lugar debe ser investigado a fondoy que rindan cuenta de sus actos.

Las autoridades hacen un llamado a la policíade San José para llevar a cabo una investigaciónexhaustiva sobre este asunto, así como la Oficinade la Fiscalía del Distrito del Condado de SantaClara para llevar a cabo una investigación exhaus-tiva y completa sobre este incidente de una manerajusta y objetiva. Dicen además que si el Fiscal deDistrito elige llevar a cabo un procedimiento degran jurado, que este sea abierto al público.

Los Concejales afirman en garantizar la se-guridad en la comunidad y al mismo tiempolamentan que la comunidad americana de Vietnamhaya sufrido recientemente dos incidentes con lapolicía de San José sobre el posible uso de fuerzaexcesiva.

Comunidad insegura busca medios de comu-nicación y no a policías

La comunidad ya no se siente segura con susautoridades policiales. Tienen que recurrir a losmedios de comunicación para que se haga públicoel maltrato que reciben sus ciudadanos. Δ

"MANZANAS PODRIDAS" EN LA POLICÍA DE SAN JOSE

By Gil Villagrán, MSW

That soldiers must die in w ar is ob-vious, and an opportunity for braveheroes to sacrifice their young lives

for their beloved homeland. That whole fam-ilies are blow apart in the thea ter of war isunfortunate but inevitable because opposingwarriors seek to control terrain the mutilatedfamily called their home , school or mark et-place. That military officers make their stripesand political leaders achiev e greater powerduring war is to be expected because whenthe nation is endangered, the public cannotrisk asking t oo many questionss--beggingonly to be saved from the enemy. And thatarms manufacturers profit from war is as nat-ural as the law of supply and demand, for awar’s demand for weapons is endless as thesupply is destroyed with every battle and de-mands for bigger, more destructive weaponsis the only thing pr otecting soldiers fr omslaughter and the homeland from invasion.

So it is that in war some die as heroes orsurvive as disabled veterans, many more dienameless as c ollateral damage , a few ar epromoted with general’s stars, and well con-nected corporations are contracted to man-ufacture weapons by the millions and rake inprofits by the billions. When the nation goesto war, everyone has their assigned role thatthey must play. The role of political leaderswho get nations into wars is a curious r olebecause the expectation that leaders havewisdom beyond the average citizen is almostalways a grave mistake. Wisdom is not a nec-essary qualification for ruling authorit y in amonarchy, dictatorship, or a democracy. Ev-idence of this: the kings who all but de -stroyed Europe in countless wars, generals in

Argentina who tortured and killed 40,000 tosave the nation from communism--only tobankrupt it b y neoliber al ec onomics andgraft, and George W. Bush’s “Bush Doctrine”of Pre-emptive War to prevent war which hasenmeshed our nation in two wars.

So here we are beginning the eigh thyear of w ar in A fghanistan, a w ar t o getOsama bin Laden who engineer ed the 9-11terrorist attacks. The well-known fiasco isthat we failed to get bin Laden when we out-sourced the task t o Afghan warlords underU.S. pay, and was reportedly allowed to es-cape into Pakistan. Even with a $50 millionbounty, he remains in that nation, tauntingus with video communiques threatening ourdestruction. So we went to war to get binLaden, he escaped at least seven years ago,and we are still stuck in the quagmire calledAfghanistan.

The Bush-Cheney and now the BarackObama rationale is that unless we can estab-lish democracy in Afghanistan, terrorists willreturn to launch new attacks on us. This is aclassic example of what military strategistscall ”mission creep.” Our goal was to get binLaden and his Al Qaeda terrorist network and

to a gr eat extent our militar y has ac com-plished that goal. Yes, the Taliban insurgentsare back in their own land using terror to im-pose their brand of 14th century Islamic Lawon the unfor tunate people under their c on-trol. However, the responsibility of bringingany nation toward modernity should not betasked to our soldiers , a task they ar e nottrained for, and a mandate our nation did notagree t o in an y elec tion. It is wha t somemight call, “a fool’s errand.”

But after eight years, 68,000 troops, un-told thousands of A fghani and hundreds ofAmerican deaths, at a cost of a quarter tril-lion dollars, that nation remains a hell onearth with a downward life expectancy, ris-ing infant mortality, female children are soldto pay debts, women cannot safely a ttendschool, and w arlords, w ar criminals andopium dealers sit in the nation’s Parliament.It seems that the biggest beneficiaries of thiswar, as in all wars, are the arms manufactur-ers who have been paid their quarter trilliondollars in exchange for weeping Afghani andAmerican widows and orphans.


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As Widows and Orphans Weep, the Afghan Quagmire gets Deeper


P: Mi hija acaba de recibir su licencia de manejo la semanapasada, pero ella no está muy segura sobre cuales son las re-stricciones que se aplican a la licencia de manejo de un menorde edad. ¿Dónde podemos encontrar las reglas y restriccionesque se aplican a un menor para asegurarnos que las está sigu-iendo apropiadamente?

R: Es estupendo que su hija este conciente de lo importanteque son estas restricciones para mantener su seguridad y la deotros conductores. Las siguientes restricciones aplican cuandouna persona menor de 18 años recibe su licencia provisionalde conductor:

Por los primeros 12 meses, ella no puede manejar entre lashoras de 11:00 p. m. y 5:00 a. m. al menos que haya un padre,guardián, u otro adulto mayor de 25 años que tenga licencia deconducir en el vehículo con ella.

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By Osvaldo CastilloEl Observador

The National Hispanic LeadershipAgenda (NHLA), along with national,state and local leaders have joined to-

gether with Latinos United for Healthcare (LUH)to launch a new Web site aimed at healthcare re-form. The campaign will engage the Latino com-munity on the importance of the healthcare reformdebate, as well as work to accurately frame the de-bate as it relates to the Latino community.

"Our country has never been this close to mak-ing a significant impact on healthcare reform," saidLillian Rodriguez, President of the Hispanic Fed-eration. "It is time for Latinos to unite and to maketheir voices heard on this issue."

The organizations want workers to be able tokeep their employer-provided health insurance ifthey want to. They also want to have a publichealth insurance option if they cannot afford pri-vate insurance.

"There are many people in our communitythat cannot afford to pay for health insurance," saidJanet Murguía, President and CEO of the NationalCouncil of La Raza. "That is why it is importantthat healthcare reform include a public option."

The organizations want healthcare reform toprovide assistance to small businesses with incen-tives that allow them to provide coverage to theiremployees and no bans on receiving coverage if

individuals have pre-existing conditions. They alsowant stronger consumer protections in privatehealth insurance plans.

Other healthcare principals include: coveragefor all children with U.S. citizenship, regardless oftheir parent's immigration status and no exclusionof families with mixed immigration status; no five-year ban on legal immigrants accessing federalhealth care services because like citizens, they paytaxes and contribute to Medicare; no burdensomeverification requirements that prevent low income,elderly and minority American citizens and legalresidents from accessing health care services theyrightfully deserve.

"It is also important that we include the peopleof Puerto Rico because they are a part of our coun-try and need to be given a public option if they donot have healthcare," said Elena V. Rios, MD.M.S.P.H., President and CEO of the National His-panic Medical Association.

The organizations will reach out to communi-ties such as the Asian and African-American com-munities to work on achieving significanthealthcare reform.

For more information visit www.latinosunit-edforhealthcare.org. The Web site provides infor-mation on how to contact elected officials, allows

visitors to submit personal stories about theirhealthcare struggles, and has a petition that visi-

tors can fill out.

Latinos United for Healthcare

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This past Friday, October 16, El Observador'sPublisher, Hilbert Morales was honored for hismany year's of community service by his

church, The All Saints Episcopal Church of Palo Alto. "This man is truly special and has contributed so

much to our community," said Bishop Mary Gray-Reevesof the All Saints Episcopal Church of Palo Alto. "His workhas helped and inspired all of us."

The Bishop went on to talk about Hilbert's life and thedifficulties he had to overcome in order to get to wherehe is today.

"His work has created a sort of "ripple" throughoutthe Hispanic community that continues to impact the His-panic community in a positive way," Gray-Reeves said.

Morales, for his part, was very surprised and honoredto receive the award.

"I have never received an award or have been recog-nized for my work as a member of a faith organization,"Morales said. "This has truly been a pleasant surprise."

He wrote a speech but chose not to read it because hewanted to say what he was truly feeling at the moment.

"I want to thank my wife, Betty, and all the staff at ElObservador for making this happen," Morales said. "Without them, our publication would not be as effective as itis."

Morales added that Bishop Mary Grey-Reeves askedhim to represent the Hispanic community in the All SaintsEpiscopal Church. He told her he would be honored butthat he wanted to find ways to unite Hispanic members ofthe church with non-Hispanic members of the church.

"The Bishop and I will be working to make the churchmore inclusive," Morales said. "There is no reason whyLatinos should only go to Latino services and Anglos

should only attend Anglo services. We must all work to-gether so that anyone could attend any service her or shedesires."

For his work with the community, Hilbert receive a"Bird Bath and Stones" gift from the All Saints EpiscopalChurch.

"The present was very creative," Morales said.The All Saints Episcopal Church also made

a kind donation to theEl Observador Foun-dation.

A number of stu-dents from throughoutthe Bay Area have ben-efited because of thehelp of the El Obser-vador Foundation. Mostnoticeable is DamianTrujillo of NBC News.

Journalism studentsare not the only ones whohave benefited from theEl Observador Founda-tion. Undocumented aswell as other students whocome from low-incomefamilies have also bene-fited from the Foundation.

For more informationon how to donate to the El

Observador Foundationvisit www.el-

observador.com.

Osvaldo CastilloEl Observador

El pasado viernes, 16 de octubre, elpropietario y Director de El Obser-vador, Hilbert Morales fue homena-

jeado por la iglesia gracias a sus largos años deservicio a la comunidad latina. La Iglesia Epis-copal de Palo Alto le entregó un especial re-conocimiento.

"Este hombre es verdaderamente especial yha contribuido tanto a nuestra comunidad. Su tra-bajo ha inspirado a todos nosotros", dijo laobispo Mary Gray-Reeves, de la Iglesia Episco-pal de Palo Alto.

La Obispo pasó a hablar sobre la vida deMorales y de las dificultades que tuvo que su-perar para llegar a donde se encuentra hoy.

"Su trabajo ha creado una especie de "ondaexpansiva" en toda la comunidad latina que sigueafectando de manera positiva a la comunidadlatina" dijo Gray-Reeves.

Morales, por su parte, estaba muy sorpren-dido y honrado de recibir el premio.

"Nunca he recibido un premio o he sido re-conocido por un miembro de una organizaciónde fe", dijo Morales. "Esto realmente ha sido unaagradable sorpresa."

Él escribió un discurso, pero decidió noleerlo porque quería decir lo que verdaderamentesentía en este momento.

"Quiero agradecer a mi esposa Betty y a todoel personal de El Observador para hacer que estosuceda", dijo Morales. "Sin ellos, nuestra publi-cación no sería tan eficaz como lo es".

Morales añadió que la obispo Mary Grey-Reeves le encargó representar a la comunidadlatina ante todos los miembros de la Iglesia Epis-copal. Él se sintió honrado, y expresó que su grandeseo es unir a los miembros latinos a la iglesia.

"La obispo y yo vamos a trabajar en hacer dela iglesia más incluyente", dijo Morales. "No hayninguna razón para que los latinos sólo deban ira los servicios de latinos y los anglosajones sólo

deban asistir a los servi-cios anglosajones. Debe-mos trabajar todos juntospara que todos puedan asi-stir a cualquier servicio",concluye el propietario deEO.

Morales recibió un regalopor parte de la Iglesia Episco-pal gracias a su trabajo y servi-cio a la comunidad. Moralesagradecio el noble gesto a la au-diencia.

La Iglesia Episcopal tambiénhizo una donación a la FundaciónEl Observador.

Varios estudiantes a través dela Área de la Bahía se han benefici-ado gracias a la ayuda de la Fundación de El Ob-servador. Entre los internos destaca DamiánTrujillo, actual reportero de NBC News.

Los estudiantes de periodismo no son los

úni-cos que se han bene-

ficiado de la Fundación de ElObservador. Tambien se benefician estudiantesque provienen de familias de bajos ingresos.Paraobtener más información sobre cómo donar a laFundación El Observador www.el-observador.com visita. Δ

El Observador's Ripple Effect

El Observador y su efecto domino


Mountain View, California - La Alcaldíade la Ciudad esta iniciando el procesopara el desarrollo del presupuesto del

Año Fiscal 2010_11 con anticipación, debido a quelos retos que se esperan son considerables. Como elpresupuesto de la Ciudad es un tanto complejo, es-tamos ofreciendo dos oportunidades para que los res-identes se informen acerca del proceso en eldesarrollo del presupuesto, como se financia y surelación con los servicios de la Ciudad. El Admin-istrador de la

Ciudad Kevin Duggan y la Directora Adminis-trativa de Finanzas Patty Kong, tendrán dos re-uniones para presentar "Presupuesto de la Ciudad ylos Servicios". Esta presentación incluira_ una vistaen general del presupuesto de la Ciudad y los Servi-cios. (No se presentarán propuestas o recomenda-ciones).

Se exhorta a la comunidad a que asista a una de

las dos sesiones que se ofrecen. Estas sesiones sonsolamente para información-no se presentaran prop-uestas o recomendaciones. Se servira_ un pequeñorefrigerio. Esta reunión tendrá lugar el miércoles 4de noviembre de 2009 de 6:30pm a 8:00pm en la Es-cuela Primaria Castro localizado en la 505 EscuelaAvenue en el Salón Multi_usos y el sábado 7 denoviembre de 10:00 AM. A 11:30 AM en la Alcadiade Mountain View (City Hall)

500 Castro Street Cámara del Consejo en el Se-gundo Piso. En ambas reuniones habrá traducción alespañol.

Para mas información - Si tiene mas preguntas onecesita mas información, favor de

comunicarse a la Oficina del Administrador al(650) 903_6210 o por Correo electrónico con [email protected] Información adi-cional acerca de la Ciudad de Mountain View lapuede encontrar en línea www.mountainview.gov.

Ciudad de Mountain View presenta presupuesto

San Jose, CA. On Monday, Oc-tober 26, Pioneer High Schoolhonored the accomplishments

of 27 students for their yearlong dedica-tion to community service. These stu-dents have collectively served 4,145hours in a 12-month period of time. AGold Award was presented to 3 studentscompleting over 250 hours; SilverAwards representing 175 to 249 hours

were given to 5 students and 19 studentswere celebrated with a Bronze Award for100 to 174 hours.

Mr. Frederick Ferrer, CEO of theHealth Trust, attended the celebrationaddressing the students as the keynotespeaker. Veronica Lewis, San José Uni-fied's Board of Education Vice-Presidentand Pioneer's Board Trustee, was alsopresent to congratulate the students. Pi-

oneer High School has been recognizedon a federal and state level as a "NationalModel for Service Learning." Pioneerhas been honored for their continueddemonstration of high quality servicelearning that is tied to California StateStandards. Student's service enrichestheir learning experience, teaches civicresponsibility, and strengthens theircommunities.

Twenty-Seven Pioneer High School Students Heard the "Call to Action"And Received the President's Volunteer Service Awards

SACRAMENTO -El Senador GilbertCedillo (D-Los Ángeles), Presidente dela Bancada Legislativa Latina de Califor-

nia, emitió una declaración sobre la decisión del De-partamento de Policía de San Francisco para diferirel decomiso de vehículos de personas que no tienenuna licencia de manejar en su primera ofensa.

"Aplaudo al Jefe Gascón, El Alcalde Newsomy las autoridades de San Francisco por su liderazgoen el tema. Los 2.5 millones de conductores oblig-ados a manejar sin una licencia en nuestro estado,obtendrían una licencia con alegría y serian entre-nados y sometidos a exámenes y evaluados sobrelas reglas de la carretera si se les diera la oportu-nidad.

Estas son personas que trabajan en nuestras co-munidades, contribuyen a nuestra base de impuestoslocal y desesperadamente quieren apegarse a la ley.Decomisando su propiedad personal es un revés

devastador económico; necesitamos una soluciónmas pragmática para este problema."

Bajo el nuevo protocolo de San Francisco, losoficiales le darán a los conductores 20 minutos paraencontrar a una persona con licencia de manejarpara que recojan el vehículo. Si el vehículo no serecoge en el periodo acordado, los oficiales le lla-maran a supervisores policíacos para aprobar el de-comiso. Los conductores aun recibirán unainfracción y con una segunda infracción dentro deseis meses su vehículo será decomisado.

La Ciudad de Los Ángeles, la cual se calculatiene la población más grande de trabajadores in-documentados, emitió una moratoria al decomisoautomático de conductores sin licencia en Agostodel 2007 bajo el Jefe de Policía William Bratton.La moratoria fue levantada mas tarde en Los Ánge-les, sin embargo las ciudades en el limítrofe ae laciudad incluyendo Bell Gardens, Huntington Park

y Maywood mantuvieron una provisión similar.Una moción para repasar la política publica sobredecomisos fue presentada en el Consejo de la Ciu-dad de Los Ángeles y referida al Comité de Seguri-

dad Publica en Junio del 2007. El comité no tomoacción sobre el tema dentro de el limite requeridode dos años así que el tema ya caduco.

¡Muy bien San Francisco!



El pasado 22 de octubre se con-firmó el deceso de José GuadalupeMedina (40) como consecuencia dela gripe H1N1. Según confirmaronlos familiares el hombre próximo acelebrar sus 41 años- el mismo día dela Virgen de Guadalupe- comenzó asentirse mal hace dos semanas y eneste periodo la enfermedad complicósu salud de un momento a otro.

"Mi esposo había viajado dos se-manas antes a Phoenix, Arizona y de-spués del viaje se sintió mal", dijo laesposa Evelinda Medina.

Medina sostuvo que desea adver-tir a todas las personas que la enfer-medad avanza de inmediato y que laspersonas deben tomar precaución.

De acuerdo a la esposa, el hom-bre emplezón con una gripe simple ytres días después sintió dolores de es-tómago y de cabeza dos después tuvocalentura.

José trabajaba en una compañíade mundanza por 10 años. Residía enla avenida Leigh en la ciudad de SanJosé. Deja a una niña de 13 años, unabebe de 2 años y otra de 9 meses. Elhombre falleció en el Valley MedicalCenter.

Piden donativosDebido a la crisis y siendo José

Guadalupe Medina (40) el únicososten de la familia. Los familiaresestan pidiendo ayuda para pagar losservicios funerales. El Consulado deMéxico ha ayudado con $1,200dólares y sin embargo hace falta másdinero. Las personas pueden hablar al(408) 239-4757 o al (408) 990-5825y ayudar a la familia que necesitadarle cristiana sepultura.

Muerto porgripe H1N1 Familiares

piden ayuda

José Guadalupe Medina


Por Mario Jiménez CastilloEl Observador

Día de los muertosEl día dos de no viembre, es la fecha en la que se

celebra el día de los muertos, esta celebración como seconoce en América la tina, data alrededor de tres milaños atrás y tuvo su origen en México precolombino, sinembargo en otras creencias alternativas, rendirle cultoa los muertos es de vital importancia en los rituales deantiquísimas religiones de origen africano como la San-tería, Palo Mayombe y el Voodoo. El culto a los muertosse ha ido incrementando con el paso del tiempo y desde1970 se le c onsidera una fecha r eligiosa en Estados

Unidos. Aparte de la tradición oral y la leyenda, la fechadel día de muertos no es simplemente simbólica, desdesiempre han existido personas que afirman ver animasy espectros durante los dos primeros días de noviembre.Según la tr adición y la ley enda, durante el día de losmuertos, los espíritus salen de sus tumbas,

especialmente los que se han quedado a trapadosen entre el nivel material y el espiritual . Las almas enpena buscan ese día encarnar en el cuerpo de un espíritumás débil, otros buscan hacer el mal creando accidentesy peleas callejeras. Del 31 de octubre al 2 de noviembrese recomienda utilizar una pr otección espiritual, unamedalla de la Virgen, la estampita de un santo o un cru-cifijo, porque entes negativos tendrán la potestad de

encarnar al menos momen táneamente el cuerpo depersonas débiles espiritualmente y esto tiende a cr earcaos. Escríbale a Mario a [email protected] o visitesu pagina www.lalafia.com.

Orígenes de HalloweenLos orígenes de Halloween se pueden trazar a par-

tir del siglo V AC, en la Irlanda pagana de los C eltas, el31 de octubre se celebraba el festival solar de Samhainque conmemoraba el final del v erano y el inicio de unnuevo año. Al caer la noche, se celebraba la fiesta de losmuertos, así que los espíritus salían y rondaban por todala tierra. Para apaciguarlos, se hacían hogueras enormesy los sacerdotes druidas realizaban conjuros. Se decíaque durante esa noche los hechizos y la magia eran más

potentes que en cualquier otra fecha del año.En el siglo IV DC, en Roma, el cristianismo trató de

acabar con todas las festividades y religiones paganaspoliteístas. Pero fue imposible en tonces lograr que losCeltas dejaran del todo sus costumbres religiosas, asíque la iglesia católica les cambió el nombre de Samhaina "All Hallow Eve" y la razón de esta celebración se con-virtió en el día en el que se conmemora a todos los san-tos y mártires cristianos. La iglesia cristiana del siglo VIIcelebraba el día de todos los santos en el mes de mayo,pero la gente seguía esperando la llegada de los espíri-tus el 31 de oc tubre, por lo tan to la conmemoración alos santos comenzó a celebrarse el día 1 de noviembre.

Día de Muertos y Halloween lo diferente y lo común

Memorial Service for All Saints Day and Day of the Dead At Oak Hill Funeral Home and Memorial Park


On Friday, October 30, The Sacred Heart Community Service Organization will host its ThirdAnnual Dia de los Muertos Carnival, which will include games, native dance and a resourcefair.

"The purpose of this event is to bring families together and to celebrate our traditions," said MaritaZavaleta, Volunteer Coordinator at Sacred Heart. "Last year we had about 250 people attend this eventand we expect to attract the same amount this year."

The idea behind the Carnival came when parents began realizing that their children did not seemto care much about the celebrations they had experienced back in their Latin American home countries.The children were more concerned about what presents they would receive for Christmas or birthdays,and what kinds of candy they got to eat on Easter and Halloween.

"The children didn't seem to understand the purpose of celebrating the lives of lost ones," Zavaletasaid. "We wanted them to know that this time of the year had more to do than eating candy."

"It is a great opportunity for the children to learn about their culture," added Roberto Gil, YouthEducation Coordinator for Sacred Heart. "Events like this help keep our community together."

The carnival will include fac e painting and an altar in which people can plac e items that are inremembrance of their lost loved ones and also items that represent each individua’s hopes and dreams.

"Organizations like MAIZ will also be there to provide information and workshops on family in-volvement, education programs, and community awareness," Zavaleta said.

Several volunteers, including Lambda Theta Phi, and Lambda Theta Alpha will be present to ensurethe event is successful.

Another reason Sacred Heart is having the event is because it w ants the community to knowabout the services that it offers.

Some of these services include Housing Education and the Mesa Verde Project."We want the community to know that we offer a wide variety of service and that they have a

place to go when they need help," Zavaleta said. "We want to be able to make a difference in our com-munity."

The Carnival will be held on October 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. and is free. The Sacred Heart CommunityService Organization is loca ted on F irst and Alma Str eets in S an Jose. For more information visitwww.scaredheartcs.org.

Celebrating Love Ones

Oak Hill Funeral Home and Memorial P ark isCelebrating their 163rd anniversary as Cali-fornia's oldest secular c emetery. Oak Hill

welcomes the city residents and beyond to commem-orate their 4th annual "Dia de Los Muertos," also knownas All S ouls' Day or Day of the D ead. The ceremony isdedicated to honor those friends and relatives who have

passed away. Mass will be held on Sunda y, November1st at 10 AM.

"Be our guest" , said Brian K estenblatt, Gener alManager of Oak Hill Funeral Home and Memorial Park"as we welcome, honor and celebrate the memories ofour beloved souls. Join us for Mass as w e rejoice andobserve the mystical beauty and wonder of this ancient

spiritual celebration". The Mass S ervice will be held a t O ur Lady of

Guadalupe section of Oak Hill Memorial P ark and willinclude the tr aditional sw eet br ead, c offee, cham-purrado, live music and ceremonial dances.

The custom of All Saints' Day and Day of the Deaddates back to 600AD and is a cust om that is preceded

by Halloween or All Hallow's Eve. It has evolved into aceremonial commemoration.

Oak Hill Funeral Home and Memorial Park is at 300Curtner Avenue at Monterey Highway in San José. Formore information call 408.297. 2447.


It was speculated that over 70,000 people attended West Fest, the 40th Anniversary of Woodstock at the

Golden Gate Park in San Jose on October 25, 2009.

Benjamin Hernandez addressing the audience about God, peace, and love.

Dolores Huerta, Co-Founder of United Farm Workers, spoke to

the crowd about acceptance.

Jerry Salas, lead singer and guitarist of the Latin rock group El Chicano.

By Cinthia RodriguezEl Observador

The Golden Gate Park in San Francisco was filled witha multitude of people c elebrating the 40th An-niversary of Woodstock last Sunday. What started

as an east coast thing, finally made it's way across the nation.And like the original festival, the open air spac e was filled

with free music and everyone was invited.Artists like Barry "The Fish" Melton (of Country Joe and

the Fish) and Country Joe McDonald performed at the firstWoodstock and they also made an appear ance during thecelebration. The line up also included Latino performers likeEl Chicano and special guests like Benjamin Hernandez andDolores Huerta.

El Chicano played classic songs, while Hernandez went

on stage to talk about the meaning of peace and the presenceof the Latinos in the festivities. A shout out t o Latinos wasmade and the audience responded with an applause andcheering.

The presence of Latinos was recognized throughout theentire festival. Huerta took the stage and spok e about thestruggles, victories and the great leaders who have stood upfor the people.

"Si se puede," said Huerta.The famous Woodstock that showcased a young San-

tana continues to include Latino artists and successfully bringsall people together, no matter the race. Tie dye shirts werenot a requirement but the open mind and heart that fueledthe spirit of the first Woodstock was present.

The Latin Flare in the 40th Anniversary of Woodstock

SAN MATEO COUNTY, Calif. - In-creased outreach and flu awareness, andan earlier than usual distribution of sea-

sonal flu vaccine, has prompted many San MateoCounty residents to seek the seasonal flu vaccinethis year.

The San Mateo County Health System sup-ports flu vaccine distribution each year by openingtemporary flu vaccine clinics. These vaccines clin-ics opened in early October this year. Since then,

over 7,000 people who access these flu clinicshave been vaccinated, using up all of the seasonalflu vaccine allocated to the temporary clinics. Theclosure of the County's vaccine clinics is not ex-pected to have much effect on the overall rate ofvaccination in San Mateo County as private physi-cians and clinics provide over ninety-five percentof vaccines for seasonal flu.

As a result, these temporary vaccine clinics arebeing cancelled effective October 26th. Seasonalflu vaccine is still likely to be available at provideroffices and other locations that offer vaccinations.County residents who are interested in getting vac-cinated for the seasonal flu are encouraged to call

their personal doctor or visit www.fluclinicloca-tor.org for other locations where the seasonal fluvaccine is available.

The Health System will likely operatetemporary vaccine clinics once the County re-ceives sufficient shipment of the H1N1(swine) flu vaccine. Updated information canbe found by calling the County Flu Hotline at(650) 573-3927 or online atwww.smhealth.org/swineflu.

The best defense against the flu is to fol-low these guidelines:

· Wash your hands often with warm soapand water or use an alcohol-based cleaner

· Cover your nose and mouth with a tis-sue or the inside of your elbow whencoughing or sneezing and throw the tissue

in the trash when done· Stay home when you are sick and

remain home until your fever isgone for at least 24 hours without

the use of fever medicationIf you are healthy, try to

avoid contact with sick people


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FIRST 5 Santa Clara County announces the extension of submittal

deadlines for the Learning Together School Readiness Initiative RFP.

This RFP seeks qualified applicants who will work with FIRST

5 and its partners to use best practice prevention and early

intervention strategies for engaging and increasing the capacity

of parents, caregivers, and community members to raise children

who are healthy, thriving and prepared to enter and succeed in

school.

Letter of Intent (Required) due date: November 6, 2009 by 5:00 pmApplication due date: December 1, 2009 by 4:00 pm

RFP application and meeting minutes & answers to questions from

bidder conference 1&2 are available online www.first5kids.org, or

call 408.260.3700 for information or a hard copy application.

RELEASE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

Learning Together School Readiness Initiative

OAKLAND.- During the month of November, allpresenting blood donors with the American RedCross Northern California Region can enter a

drawing for a $100 Macy's Gift Card.The Red Cross will hold the drawing on Dec. 4, 2009.The need for blood for those who are sick and injured

is constant, and just one donation may help save the lives

of up to three people.Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental

permission), meet height and weight requirements (at least110 pounds based on height) and are in generally goodhealth may be eligible to donate blood. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE (800-448-3543) or visit HelpSaveALife.org/NC toschedule an appointment.

Red Cross to Hold Drawing for $100 Macy's Gift Card

Large Percentage of Seasonal Flu VaccineAlready Distributed in County


Domingo (Sunday), Nov. 1, 2009

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GHOSTS OF THE RIVER" BY TEATROVISION OCTOBER 1-11, SAN JOSEOCTOBER 29 - NOVEMBER 8 SANFRANCISCO WWW.TEATROVISION.ORG

CITIZENSHIP WORKSHOPS BY C.E.T.SAN JOSE THROUGH DECEMBER 10WWW.CET2000.ORG

LATINA COALITION OF SILICON VALLEYMONTHLY MEETING DR. ANA MARIAPINEDA, GUEST SPEAKER NOVEMBER13, 11:30 AM BELLA MIARESTAURANT SAN JOSE

LATINO YOUTH SUCCESS AND LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE NOVEMBER 17 SANTA CLARA CONVENTION CENTERWWW.MIKEAGUILERA.COM/SUCCESS

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In celebration of Mexico's Day of the Dead, this bread is oftenshaped into skulls or round loaves with strips of dough rolledout and attached to resemble bones.

Ingredients:* 1/2 cup butter* 1/2 cup milk* 1/2 cup water* 5 to 5-1/2 cups flour* 2 packages dry yeast* 1 teaspoon salt* 1 tablespoon whole anise seed* 1/2 cup sugar* 4 eggs

In a saucepan over medium flame, heat the butter, milk and wateruntil very warm but not boiling.

Meanwhile, measure out 1-1/2 cups flour and set the rest aside. Ina large mixing bowl, combine the 1-1/2 cups flour, yeast, salt, aniseseed and sugar. Beat in the warm liquid until well combined. Add theeggs and beat in another 1 cup of flour. Continue adding more flouruntil dough is soft but not sticky. Knead on lightly floured board for tenminutes until smooth and elastic.

Lightly grease a bowl and place dough in it, cover with plastic wrapand let rise in warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1-1/2 hours.Punch the dough down and shape into loaves resembling skulls, skele-tons or round loaves with "bones" placed ornamentally around the top.Let these loaves rise for 1 hour.

Bake in a preheated 350 F degree oven for 40 minutes. Removefrom oven and paint on glaze.

Glaze* 1/2 cup sugar* 1/3 cup fresh orange juice* 2 tablespoons grated orange zestBring to a boil for 2 minutes, then apply to bread with a pastry

brush.If desired, sprinkle on colored sugar while glaze is still damp.

El pasado 25 de oc tubre el Centro Holís-tico Vocacional celebró un año al serviciode la c omunidad. "Ha sido un logr o

grande avanzar en esta tarea. Es el primer centroen español y nos sentimos orgullosos de ayudar anuestra comunidad", dijo Leticia Elicea.

"A través de la meditación personas han sidoreconectadas expresando su amor, paz y prosperi-dad en la comunidad. Quiero agradecer a mis her-manos de luz", dijo Elicea. El Centro Holístico estálocalizado en 2175 The Alameda Suite 105. SanJose, CA 95126 , la personas in teresadas puedencontactar al (408) 720-9669.

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIF. -The Santa Clara County MasterComposter program is a volunteer organization whose missionis to educate county residents about backyard composting. Com-

posting is the most effec tive way to reduce waste, benefit local soil andconserve water. You can become an agent of change b y participating inthe Master Composter Volunteer program. After graduation, volunteersare required to contribute 50 hours of c ommunity service in the c ountyspreading the word about composting. Volunteers provide all types of sup-port including staffing tables at events, starting school programs, teachingclasses on composting and worm composting, and helping at compost binsales. Master Composters also meet each month to share successes, friend-ship, food, and hear from great guest speakers.

The next Master Composter Volunteer Training will take place January6 through March 10, 2010. The class meets every Wednesday evening from6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. in S an Jose and on four S aturday mornings from 8:30a.m. -noon at various locations. There is a $50 materials fee for this courseand all the training materials are included. Space is limited to 35 partici-pants, and the application deadline is Tuesday, November 10, 2009. Visitwww.ReduceWaste.org for more information or to download an applica-tion.

La R aza La wyers of S anta Clar a C ountyawarded thr ee studen ts with scholar-ships on Friday, October 23, at a special

dinner that also recognized Latina trailblazers inthe area. The 12th Annual Scholarship Dinner rec-ognized the first Latina judges and the different at-torneys, but most impor tantly Monica Guzman,Alvaro Huerta, and Aidin Castillo.

Their personal experiences have completely

impacted their ac tions. The students all plan onusing their law degree to continue to help minori-ties and the rights of immigrants.

"The recipients give all of us hope," said RockyDelgadillo, former L os Angeles Cit y A ttorney."Reach far and I don't want you to quit, ever."

Guest speaker Delgadillo shared personal sto-ries and delivered a special message to the winners.

"When y ou mak e it , don' t for get t o c ome

back," said Delgadillo.The students were told not t o forget about

their communities, the people who helped themalong the way, and the people who weren't giventhe same oppor tunity. According to the program,the students are doing that already. They are mak-ing a difference in their communities and they re-ceived the scholarship that proves it.

Pan de Muerto, "Bread of the Dead"

The 12th Annual Scholarship Dinner

Class of 2010 Master Composter Training Program Accepting Applications

Ayudando a la comunidad a través de la meditación

CalendarGyro's 4D Fear FactoryWhen: Now-October 31Where: Raging Waters in SanJoseInfo:www.gyrohaunts.com

San José: Paintings byWayne JiangWhen: November 27, 2009through May 30, 2010Where: History Park in San Jose

Info: www.historysanjose.org orcall 408 287 2290.

African American HeritageHouse & Habibatique Ethnic Collections

Presents Kwanzaa Festival 2009When: December 19, 2009Where: History Park in San Jose,CA.Info: www.aahhsanjose.orgor (408) 398-8044

The Redwood City Interna-tional Latino Film Festival When: November 6 - 8 Where: Downtown RedwoodCityInfo:www.redwoodcity.org/lati-nofilmfestival

Haunted HistoryWhen: Saturday October 31, 1p.m. to 4 p.m.Where: History Park in San JoseInfo: 408 287-2290

ANOTHER NIGHT BEFORECHRISTMASWhen November 19, 2009 - De-cember 20, 2009Thursdays - Saturdays at 8 pmSunday Evenings at 7 pm (Nov.29 & Dec. 6)Sunday Matinees at 2 pm (Dec.13 & 20)No performance on Thanksgiv-ing, Nov. 26Where: City Lights Theater Com-pany529 South Second St.San Jose, CA 95112Info: (408) 295-4200 or

www.cltc.org

Gigante's Halloween PartyWhen: Saturday, October 31 at2:00 pmWhere: Municipal Stadium inSan JoseInfo: (408)297-1435 or www.sj-giants.com

AZTEC DANCE!When: Every Tuesday From 7p.m. to 9 p.m.Where: MACLA Theater 510South 51h Street, San JoseInfo: (408) 998-2783 orwww.maclaarte.org

ANOTHER NIGHT BEFORECHRISTMASWhen: November 19th - De-cember 20th Thursdays - Saturdays at 8 pmSunday Evenings at 7 pm (No-vember 29 & December 6)Sunday Matinees at 2 pm (De-cember 13 & 20)Where: City Lights Theater Com-pany, San JoseInfo: (408) 295-4200 *www.cltc.org

Downtown IceWhen: Nov. 20-Jan. 18Where: Circle of Palms, off Mar-ket Street in Downtown SanJoseInfo: www.sjdowntown.com or(408) 279-1775

MAEP's Growing a GreatCompost Pile World GardenWorkshopWhen: November 14, 8:00 a.m.and 4:30 p.m.Where: The Erikson Adult Educa-tion Center located at 4849 PearlAvenue, San Jose.Info: (408) 723-6450 [email protected]

San Francisco Events:

SF Camerawork's 35th An-niversary ExhibitionWhen: September 10-October

31Where: SF Camerawork 657 Mis-sion St., 2nd FloorInfo: (415) 307-3853 [email protected]

"Feminists Turn Up the Heatfor Healthcare"When: Thursday, November 12at 7:00 pmWhere: New Valencia Hall in SanFranciscoInfo: (415) 864-1278 orwww.radicalwomen.org

"The Black Press" MovieNight BenefitWhen: November 6, 7:00 pmWhere: New Valencia Hall in SanFranciscoInfo: (415) 864-1278

Talleres de CiudadaníaDías: 7 de nov.Hora: 1 pmLugar: CET701 Vine St. San Jose, Ca 95110Informes: (408) 534-5215

Meditaciones a coloresDirigido a seres humanos re-sponsablesy enfocados en su crecimientopersonal,espiritual y colectivo para crearun mundode armonía, educación y amor.Días: Miércoles 8-9pmDomingos 11- 12pmLugar: 2175 The AlamedaS. 105 San Jose CA 95126Informes: (408) 720-9669Donativo: $5

Tutankhamun y la Edad deOroExhibición majestuosa en elMuseo de YoungDías: Hasta marzo 2010Lugar: Museo de Young50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DriveJohn F. Kennedy Drive,Golden Gate ParkSan Francisco, CAInfo: (415)750-3600

www.tutsanfrancisco.org

SCOREConsejeros para los Pequeñosnegocios de AméricaLugar: 84 West Santa Clara St,San JoseInfo: www.svscore.org

Servicios de InmigraciónOrganización de San José queayuda a inmigrantesS.I.R.E.NLugar: 1425 Koll CircleSuite 109San Jose, CA 95112(Entre la 4ta. Y Gish)Info: (408) 453-3003

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|18|OCT 30 - NOV 5, 2009 | www.el-observador.comFICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENTNO. 525763

The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: Vicki Salon Studio, 2331Mammoth D r Apt 2, S an Jose , C A95116, Santa Clara Co. Phuong YenDang, 2331 Mammoth Dr., Apt 2, SanJose, CA 95116. This business is con-ducted by an individual registrant hasnot yet begun doing business underthe fictitious business name ornames listed here on. “I declare thatall information in this sta tement istrue and correct.” (A registrant whodeclares as true information which heor she knows to be false is guilty of acrime.)Phuong DongJune 26; July 3, 10, 17, 2009

This sta tement w as filed with theCounty of Santa Clara on 6/22/2009

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 530515The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: Lanza for Skin, 351Cereza Place, San Jose, CA 95112,Santa Clara Co. Kimberly Nguyen, 351Cereza Place, San Jose, CA 95112.This business is conducted by an in-dividual registrant began doing busi-ness under the fictitious businessname or names list ed her e in01/12/04. “I declare that all informa-tion in this statement is true and cor-rect.” (A registrant who declar es astrue informa tion which he or sheknows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Kimberly NguyenOct. 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20, 2009



NO. 530467The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: Quiksmog Test Only Cen-ter, 1240 W. El Camino Real, Sunny-vale, C A 94085, S anta Clar a C o.Anselmo H Salazar, 195 Sand Blos-som ST, S an Jose , C A 95125. Thisbusiness is conducted by an individ-ual registrant began doing businessunder the fictitious business name ornames listed here in 10/28/09. “I de-clare that all information in this state-ment is true and correct.” (A registrantwho declar es as true informa tionwhich he or she knows to be false isguilty of a crime.)Anselmo H SalazarOct. 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20, 2009



NO. 530318The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: Tip Top Liquors, 439 SBascom Ave, S an Jose, C A 95128,Santa Clara Co. Hung Nguyen, 4709Mountaire Ct., San Jose, CA 95138.This business is conducted by an in-dividual registrant began doing busi-ness under the fictitious businessname or names list ed her e in07/16/2004. “I declare that all infor-mation in this statement is true andcorrect.” (A registrant who declares astrue informa tion which he or sheknows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Hung NguyenOct. 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20, 2009



NO. 530485The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: A vinas Registr ations,1690 Story Rd # 103, S an Jose, CA

95122, Santa Clara Co. Patricia Osuna,1652 Miami De., San Jose, CA 95122.This business is conducted by an in-dividual registrant began doing busi-ness under the fictitious businessname or names list ed her e in10/28/09. “I declare that all informa-tion in this statement is true and cor-rect.” (A registrant who declar es astrue informa tion which he or sheknows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Patricia OsunaOct. 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20, 2009



NO. 530507The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: M.A. Tabbara Consultant,2445 B ooksin A ve, S an Jose , C A95125, Santa Clara Co. Marwan Tab-bara, 2445 Booksin Ave, San Jose, CA95125. This business is conducted byan individual registrant has not yetbegun doing business under the fic-titious business name or names listedhere on . “I declare that all informa-tion in this statement is true and cor-rect.” (A registrant who declar es astrue informa tion which he or sheknows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Marwan TabbaraOct. 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20, 2009



NO. 529947The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: Fausto Produce, 362 N13th St., San Jose, CA 95112, S antaClara Co. Aurora Fausto, 362 N 13thSt., San Jose, CA 95112. This businessis conducted by an individual r egis-trant has not y et begun doing busi-ness under the fictitious businessname or names listed here on. “I de-clare that all information in this state-ment is true and correct.” (A registrantwho declar es as true informa tionwhich he or she knows to be false isguilty of a crime.)Aurora FaustoOct. 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20, 2009



NO. 530398The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: Mauricio’s Auto Repair,269 S an Jose A ve, S an Jose , C A95125, S anta Clar a C o. Gonzale zMauricio, 1490 Mt. Palomar Dr., SanJose, CA 95127. This business is con-ducted by an individual registrant hasnot yet begun doing business underthe fictitious business name ornames listed here on. “I declare thatall information in this sta tement istrue and correct.” (A registrant whodeclares as true information which heor she knows to be false is guilty of acrime.)Gonzalez MauricioOct. 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20, 2009



NO. 530158The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: 1. Keystone 2. KeystoneRealtors 3. K eystone Real Esta te 4.Keystone Realty 5.KeystoneCommer-cial Brokerage 6 Keystone ResidentialBrokerage 7.Coupons Loco, 2670 SWhite Rd 145, S an Jose, CA 95148,Santa Clar a C o. P awandeepPhangureh, 2622 Glenn F arm, SanJose, CA 95148. This business is con-ducted by an individual registrant has

not yet begun doing business underthe fictitious business name ornames listed here on . “I declare thatall information in this sta tement istrue and correct.” (A registrant whodeclares as true information which heor she knows to be false is guilty of acrime.)Pawandeep PhangurehOct. 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20, 2009


ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 109CV155822Superior Court of California, County

of Santa Clara-In the matter of theapplication of: Fabiola Delgado/ LuisMartin Monroy TO ALL INTERESTEDPERSONS: The court finds that peti-tioners Fabiola Delgado/Luis MartinMonroy, ha ve filed a petition forChange of Name with the clerk of thiscourt for a decree changing names asfollows: a. Jaime Monroy Delgado toJaime Monroy, THE COURT ORDERSthat all persons in terested in thismatter appear before this court at thehearing indica ted belo w t o sho wcause, if an y, why the petition forchange of names should not begranted on 1-12-2010 a t 8:45 am,Room 107: loca ted a t 191 N. F irstStreet, San Jose, CA 95133. A copy ofthe O rder t o Sho w cause shall bepublished at least onc e a w eek forfour suc cessive w eeks prior t o thedate set for hearing on the petition inEl Observador, a newspaper of gen-eral circulation, printed in the countyof Santa Clara.

Oct. 28, 2009Mary Ann GrilliJudge of the Superior CourtOct. 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20, 2009



of Santa Clara-In the matter of theapplication of: Leticia Velazquez TOALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The courtfinds that petitioner L eticia Ve-lazquez, has filed a petition forChange of Name with the clerk of thiscourt for a decree changing names asfollows: a. L enniesse B aez t oLenniesse Marie Belazquez Velazquezb. Javier Oscar Baez to Jorge Javier Ve-lazquez Velazquez, THE COURT OR-DERS that all persons in terested inthis matter appear before this courtat the hearing indica ted belo w t oshow cause, if any, why the petitionfor change of names should not begranted on 12-29-2009 a t 8:45 am,Room 107: loca ted a t 191 N. F irstStreet, San Jose, CA 95133. A copy ofthe O rder t o Sho w cause shall bepublished at least onc e a w eek forfour suc cessive w eeks prior t o thedate set for hearing on the petition inEl Observador, a newspaper of gen-eral circulation, printed in the countyof Santa Clara.

Oct. 16, 2009Mary Ann GrilliJudge of the Superior CourtOct. 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20, 2009


NO. 529973The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: Terapia Familiar Hispana,3264 Brookdale Dr Apt B, Santa Clara,CA 95051, Santa Clara Co. Maria Es-tela Calapiz, 3264 Brookdale Dr, AptB Santa Clara, CA 95051. This busi-ness is c onducted by an individualregistrant has not yet begun doingbusiness under the fictitious businessname or names listed hereon. “I de-clare that all information in this state-ment is true and correct.” (A registrantwho declar es as true informa tion

which he or she knows to be false isguilty of a crime.)Maria Estela CalapizOct. 23, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 2009



NO. 529830The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: Kaizen Salon, 205 E Tay-lor St., San Jose, CA 9512, Santa ClaraCo. Debbie Cruse, 872 N 6th St ., SanJose, CA 95112. This business is con-ducted b y an individual r egistrantbegan doing business under the fic-titious business name or names listedhere in 4/12/04. “I declare that all in-formation in this sta tement is trueand correct.” (A registrant who de -clares as true informa tion which heor she knows to be false is guilty of acrime.)Debbie CruseOct. 23, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 2009



NO. 530165The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: A& M Handyman, 571Leigh Ave, San Jose, CA 95128, SantaClara Co. Abad H Martinez, 521 LeighAve, S an Jose , C A 95128, Ar turoMendoza, 11402 E mariposa Rd .,Stocton, CA 95215. This business isconducted b y join t v enture r egis-trants have not yet begun doing busi-ness under the fictitious businessname or names listed hereon. “I de-clare that all information in this state-ment is true and correct.” (A registrantwho declar es as true informa tionwhich he or she knows to be false isguilty of a crime.)Abad H MartinezOct. 23, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 2009



NO. 529245The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: THE MMOON, 25610Frampton Court, Los Altos Hills, CA94024, Santa Clara Co. THE MMOONLLC, 25610 Frampton Court, Los AltosHills, CA 94024. This business is con-ducted by a limited liability companyregistrant has not yet begun doingbusiness under the fictitious businessname or names listed hereon. “I de-clare that all information in this state-ment is true and correct.” (A registrantwho declar es as true informa tionwhich he or she knows to be false isguilty of a crime.)The MMOON LLCMichael A Mendez/CEOOct. 23, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 2009



NO. 530017The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: D olphin Towing, 75 SCapitol A ve. S an Jose , C A 95127,Santa Clara Co. Simon Guerrero, 2689Flintwood Ct., San Jose, CA 95106.This business is conducted by an in-dividual registrant has not yet begundoing business under the fictitiousbusiness name or names list edhereon. “I declare that all informa-tion in this statement is true and cor-rect.” (A registrant who declar es astrue informa tion which he or sheknows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Simon GuerreroOct. 23, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 2009



NO. 529746The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: Sunrise Trading Co, 1917Stowe A ve, S an Jose , C A 95116,Santa Clara Co. Thu Quynh Nguyen,1917 Stowe Ave, San Jose, CA 95116.This business is conducted by an in-dividual registrant has not yet begundoing business under the fictitiousbusiness name or names list edhereon. “I declare that all informa-tion in this statement is true and cor-rect.” (A registrant who declar es astrue informa tion which he or sheknows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Thu Quynh NguyenOct. 16, 23, 30; Nov. 6, 2009



NO. 529904The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: Universal Mobile Cater-ing Truck Repair, 651 Martin Ave #G,San Jose, CA 95050, Santa Clara Co.Salvador Talavera, 651 Mar tin Ave #G, Santa Clara, CA 95050. This busi-ness is c onducted by an individualregistrant has not yet begun doingbusiness under the fictitious businessname or names listed hereon. “I de-clare that all information in this state-ment is true and correct.” (A registrantwho declar es as true informa tionwhich he or she knows to be false isguilty of a crime.)Salvador TalaveraOct. 16, 23, 30; Nov. 6, 2009



NO. 529913The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: Rosas & Alv arez Repair,2651 O phelia A ve, S an Jose , C A95122, S anta Clar a C o. Genar o R.Rosas, 2651 Ophelia Ave, San Jose, CA95122, Juan Alvarez, 2651 O pheliaAve, San Jose, CA 95122. This busi-ness is conducted by copartners reg-istrants have not y et begun doingbusiness under the fictitious businessname or names listed hereon. “I de-clare that all information in this state-ment is true and correct.” (A registrantwho declar es as true informa tionwhich he or she knows to be false isguilty of a crime.)Genaro R RosasOct. 16, 23, 30; Nov. 6, 2009



NO. 529880The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: San Jose, Refinishing Co.,945 Berryessa Road Unit 9, San Jose,CA 95133, Santa Clara Co. Mike’s Re-finishing Inc., 945 B erryessa Road,Unit 9, San Jose, CA 95133. This busi-ness is c onducted by a c orporationregistrant began doing businessunder the fictitious business name ornames listed here in 10/01/2009. “Ideclare that all informa tion in thisstatement is true and correct.” (A reg-istrant who declares as true informa-tion which he or she kno ws to befalse is guilty of a crime.)Mike’s Refinishing Inc.Miguel R Larios/PresidentOct. 16, 23, 30; Nov. 6, 2009



NO. 529703The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: Next Byte Technologies,136 P arc Plac e D r., Milpitas , C A95035, S anta Clara Co. Ben Chen,136 P arc Plac e D r., Milpitas , C A95035. This business is conducted byan individual registrant has not yetbegun doing business under the fic-titious business name or names listedhereon. “I declare that all informa-tion in this statement is true and cor-rect.” (A registrant who declar es astrue informa tion which he or sheknows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Ben X ChenOct. 16, 23, 30; Nov. 6, 2009




of Santa Clara-In the matter of theapplication of : L uciano O rtiz andRosario Zaragoza TO ALL INTERESTEDPERSONS: The court finds that peti-tioners L uciano O rtiz and RosarioZaragoza, have filed a petition forChange of Name with the clerk of thiscourt for a decree changing names asfollows: a. Alan O rtiz to Alan O rtizZaragoza, THE COURT ORDERS that allpersons interested in this matter ap-pear before this court at the hearingindicated below to show cause, if any,why the petition for change of namesshould not be gr anted on 12-08-2009 at 8:45 am, Room 107: locatedat 191 N. F irst Street, San Jose, CA95133. A copy of the O rder to Showcause shall be published at least oncea week for four successive weeks priorto the date set for hearing on the pe-tition in El Observador, a newspaperof general circulation, printed in thecounty of Santa Clara.

Sept. 28, 2009Mary Ann GrilliJudge of the Superior CourtOct. 16, 23, 30; Nov. 6, 2009


NO. 109CV151806

Superior Court of California, Countyof Santa Clara-In the matter of theapplication of: Erick V Ramirez & ErikaOcampo TO ALL INTERESTED PER -SONS: The court finds that petitionersErick V Ramirez & Erika Ocampo, havefiled a petition for Change of Namewith the clerk of this c ourt for a de -cree changing names as follo ws: a.Erick Brandon R amirez O campo toBrandon V azquez Ocampo, THECOURT ORDERS that all persons inter-ested in this ma tter appear befor ethis court at the hearing indica tedbelow to show cause, if any, why thepetition for change of names shouldnot be gr anted on 11-17-2009 a t8:45 am, Room 107: loca ted at 191N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. Acopy of the Order to Show cause shallbe published at least once a week forfour suc cessive w eeks prior t o thedate set for hearing on the petition inEl Observador, a newspaper of gen-eral circulation, printed in the countyof Santa Clara.

Sept. 9, 2009Mary Ann GrilliJudge of the Superior CourtOct. 16, 23, 30; Nov. 6, 2009


NO. 529094The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: L OTO-JA ELEC TRIC, 74South 24th St., San Jose, CA 95116,Santa Clara Co. Javier Lopez Torres,74 S outh 24th St ., S an Jose , C A

95116. This business is conducted byan individual registrant has not yetbegun doing business under the fic-titious business name or names listedhereon. “I declare that all informa-tion in this statement is true and cor-rect.” (A registrant who declar es astrue informa tion which he or sheknows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Javier Lopez TorresOct. 9, 16, 23, 30, 2009



NO. 529599The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: CPAA DIGITAL CREATIVESERVICES, 20660 Stevens Creek#128,Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara Co.Ying Xu, 20660 Stevens Creek Blvd#128, Cupertino, CA 95014. This busi-ness is c onducted by an individualregistrant has not yet begun doingbusiness under the fictitious businessname or names listed hereon. “I de-clare that all information in this state-ment is true and correct.” (A registrantwho declar es as true informa tionwhich he or she knows to be false isguilty of a crime.)Ying XuOct. 9, 16, 23, 30, 2009



NO. 529742The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: Cai Trading Inc., 3130 DeLa Cruz Blv d #119, S anta Clara, CA95054, Santa Clara Co. Cai TradingInc., 3130 D e La Cruz Blv d., #119,Santa Clara, CA 95054. This businessis conducted by a corporation regis-trant has not y et begun doing busi-ness under the fictitious businessname or names listed hereon. “I de-clare that all information in this state-ment is true and correct.” (A registrantwho declar es as true informa tionwhich he or she knows to be false isguilty of a crime.)Cai Trading IncXiao Guang Cai/CEOOct. 9, 16, 23, 30, 2009



NO. 529542The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: Aurora Research Associ-ates, 879 Payne Court, Sunnyvale, CA94087, Santa Clara Co. ICheng Chang,879 P ayne C ourt, Sunn yvale, C A94087. This business is conducted byan individual registrant has not yetbegun doing business under the fic-titious business name or names listedhereon. “I declare that all informa-tion in this statement is true and cor-rect.” (A registrant who declar es astrue informa tion which he or sheknows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Icheng ChangOct. 9, 16, 23, 30, 2009



NO. 529598The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: AR T APPLIANCE, 1135Luchessi Dr. # 8, San Jose, CA 95118,Santa Clara Co. Atoor Ebrahimi, 1135Luchessi Dr #8, San Jose, CA 95118.This business is conducted by an in-dividual registrant began doing busi-ness under the fictitious businessname or names list ed her e in10/02/09. “I declare that all informa-

tion in this statement is true and cor-rect.” (A registrant who declar es astrue informa tion which he or sheknows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Atoor EbrahimiOct. 9, 16, 23, 30, 2009



NO. 529110The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: Clean Sweep Enterprises,916 Hellyer Ave., San Jose, CA 95111,Santa Clar a C o. L ois Br own, 916Hellyer Ave., San Jose, CA 95111. Thisbusiness is conducted by an individ-ual registrant began doing businessunder the fictitious business name ornames listed here in 10/19/1999. “Ideclare that all informa tion in thisstatement is true and correct.” (A reg-istrant who declares as true informa-tion which he or she kno ws to befalse is guilty of a crime.)Lois BrownOct. 9, 16, 23, 30, 2009




of Santa Clara-In the matter of theapplication of: Fang-Yu Chen, TO ALLINTERESTED PERSONS: The c ourtfinds that petitioner Fang-Yu Chen,has filed a petition for Change ofName with the clerk of this court fora decree changing names as follows:a. Fang-Yu Chen t o Yvonne Chang,THE COURT ORDERS that all personsinterested in this matter appear be-fore this c ourt at the hearing indi-cated below to show cause, if an y,why the petition for change of namesshould not be gr anted on 12-22-2009 at 8:45 am, Room 107: locatedat 191 N. F irst Street, San Jose, CA95133. A copy of the O rder to Showcause shall be published at least oncea week for four successive weeks priorto the date set for hearing on the pe-tition in El Observador, a newspaperof general circulation, printed in thecounty of Santa Clara.

Oct. 07, 2009Mary Ann GrilliJudge of the Superior CourtOct. 9, 16, 23, 30, 2009



of Santa Clara-In the matter of theapplication of: Eric Fernando Hernan-dez Lomeli, TO ALL INTERESTED PER-SONS: The court finds that petitionerEric Fernando Hernandez Lomeli, hasfiled a petition for Change of Namewith the clerk of this c ourt for a de -cree changing names as follo ws: a.Eric F Hernandez Lomeli, aka Eric Fer-nando Hernandez Lomeli to ChloeLomeli. THE COURT ORDERS that allpersons interested in this matter ap-pear before this court at the hearingindicated below to show cause, if any,why the petition for change of namesshould not be gr anted on 11-24-2009 at 8:45 am, Room 107: locatedat 191 N. F irst Street, San Jose, CA95133. A copy of the O rder to Showcause shall be published at least oncea week for four successive weeks priorto the date set for hearing on the pe-tition in El Observador, a newspaperof general circulation, printed in thecounty of Santa Clara.

Sept. 14, 2009Mary Ann GrilliJudge of the Superior CourtOct. 9, 16, 23, 30, 2009


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El equipo de fútbol "Lobos" repre-senta al Este de San José y está in-tegrado por jóvenes de 14 a 16 años

de edad. Un sábado por la mañana el equipollegó un poco retrasado a un partido clasifica-torio. Muy cerca de perder este encuentro porno llegar a tiempo el entrenador del equipo,Aarón Resendez resolvió esta situación movi-lizando por cuenta propia a sus 18 jugadores.

Sin presupuesto, sin dinero pero conmuchas ansias de participar Reséndez logróque su equipo llegara a tiempo. La tardanza nofue porque se quedaron dormidos sino porquesus integrantes no tenían transportación. Lospadres trabajan y el dinero es el faltante perono lo pasión por el fútbol.

En la reciente clausura de torneo PAL2009 que tuvo lugar en el estadio PAL el

pasado 25 de octubre, los "Lobos" alcanzaronel segundo lugar al vencer por 5 a 0 a su con-tricante y la alegría no se hizo esperar.

"Obtener un segundo lugar es una gran fi-esta para mis muchachos. Estas competenciasde fútbol han permitido a mis 18 jugadores in-cluyendo a mi hijo alejarlos de las pandillasmanteniéndolos ocupados durante todo el ve-rano. El fútbol para mi es vida, al igual que miservicio a la comunidad, es algo tan gratifi-cante para mi que no lo puedo describir", ex-presa Reséndez, orgulloso entrenador delequipo del Este de San José.

Este triunfo fue por partida doble porquevencieron al gran enemigo, que es la ociosidady porque ganaron merecidamente sus encuen-tros futbolísticos gracias a su garra y esfuerzocontra toda adversidad. Este es el segundo añoque los jóvenes representantes del Este de SanJosé participan. ¡Felicidades Lobos!

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