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We asked & boy, did we ever receive! A nother month, another issue of MÁS. We continue to feel the love from our loyal readership as well as the new fans we’re picking up along the way! When we asked our community of young Latinas and Latinos to step up and volunteer to model for our Quinceañera Expo June 14, wow! We have heard from so many wonderful young people. It’s very heartwarming to see our next generation so willing to share their heritage with others. Some of the candidates included photos along with their reasons for why they want to be chosen to participate in this event. And not only are these young people beautiful
on the outside, they are beautiful on the inside, too. We’ve heard from honor students, school athletes, community volunteers and more. We are in the process of beginning the arrangements for the models. If you are chosen, you will be contacted and asked to commit to this event, which will also include fittings and photo sessions prior to the Expo. Again, thank you for the great response! In this April issue of MÁS, you’ll read about the man behind the gloves in a boxing story by our own boxing columnist, Eddie Ronquillo. We also have a story on Dolores
Huerta and her inspirational talk she gave in Delano about women taking their power. With Relay for Life coming up in May, we’ve included a story on a local team — Team Naomi — dedicated to helping find a cure for cancer through fierce fundraising. And, of course, your favorite columnists are back to discuss beauty, entertainment and a Latina’s point of view. Enjoy!
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5 Hear them roar! Dolores Huerta inspires las mujeres to take their dreams & make them reality.
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16 In the Mixx Get your month’s dose of go & do con Noe G.’s entertainment round-up.
6 Jazzin’ things up! Celebrating 25 years of awarding Latino scholars.
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Ladies: ‘Stand up and take credit’ Dolores Huerta speaks from the heart about the power of women By MARIA AHUMADA-GARAYGORDOBIL | Special to MÁS
DELANO — For all of Dolores Huerta’s ties to the community of Delano, she admitted earlier this month that she had been invited to speak at a school there only three times. Well, those ties to this northern Kern County town remain strong as about 200 people came to Robert F. Kennedy High School’s Lecture Hall to hear Huerta speak about “The Power of Women in the 20th Century.” During those nearly four decades, she has often spoken elsewhere — even across the world. Before she spoke on this scheduled topic, Huerta lauded the school’s namesake, Bobby Kennedy, saying he “was close to us, and helped get (farmworkers) attention.” Then she began to talk on the
subject, mentioning that women were indeed the majority in the United States and the world. So, Huerta wondered aloud why that percentage wasn’t equal in more hallowed places like Congress, where women make up 17 percent, or the corporate world, there it is only 8 percent. “We are way behind many other countries,” she said. America is No. 70 in women representation. “At that rate,” Huerta paused, “it will take us 150 years to get gender equity.” She didn’t blame just men or white people. She also blamed women and people of color for not being ready to take part. “Women’s voices are very important in our world,” Huerta said. “And women have to be Students listen to Dolores Huerta speak March 5 at Robert F. Kennedy High School in Delano. PHOTOS BY MARIAAHUMADA GARAYGORDOBIL
prepared to do work in our world,” although she concluded some women are not psychologically prepared for the task. She said that comes with society’s philosophy of protecting and supporting women. She pointed to animator Walt Disney, who through his popular children’s films, told lots of little girls that “Prince Charming” will come. But in the real world, there are a lot of “pretender” princes out there, “kissing girls and then leaving.” Leaving women to ask, “Where’s baby’s daddy at?” “How can we change the way women are raised?” she said, “so, our women know they are strong.” Huerta noted statistics that everywhere, women are getting beat, raped and murdered. “Some men thought they owned women’s bodies.” She stressed self-defense, and not just the physical kind. “We can emotionally defend ourselves to be successful, too,” Huerta said. Women need to get used to taking credit for successes, instead of taking a backseat to men. She told the audience of her own mistakes, in which she literally “gave up a seat at the
Huerta
table” with the big boys. After helping negotiate one of pacts between the farmworkers and the farmers in the area around Delano, Huerta remembers as they readied to take a photograph of the historic moment, she actually got up and gave her seat to one of the male labor leaders, which resulted in her not being in the picture. She didn’t even realize she had done it until after looking at the photo some years later. “At first, you are going to feel funny doing it,” Huerta said about women taking their rightful honor. “But you must stand up and take credit.”
March to celebrate Cesar Chavez memories By AMALIA SANCHEZ MÁS staff
One of the largest marches commemorating the United Farm Workers founder Cesar Chavez, will be taking place on April 5 in Delano. This celebration is going to kick off with Mass at 11 a.m. at Cesar Chavez Park, followed by a two-mile march around the
city of Delano. The UFW event will continue with entertainment at the 40 acres. The entertainment includes a lineup of bands such as La Nueva Rebelion, Los Buitres, Los Cachorros and Duelo, who are donating their time to be a part of this celebration as “the event is free” explains National Vice President of the United Farm
Workers, Armando Elenes. To keep this event free, the UFW needs more volunteers to help for this event and contributors as well. Everyone is welcomed to this whole day celebration, insists Elenes as it is a “family oriented event.” But this is not just a celebration as Elenes states. The march
is also a push for immigration reform, which is why it is important for everyone to come out and participate. For more information, visit the UFW Web site: www.ufw.org and click on the events calendar to download the event flier. To volunteer for this event call the UFW office at (661) 725-9730. April 2009
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EDUCATION
Gala to look back at 25 years of giving to Hispanic excellence By SANDRA MOLEN | MÁS staff
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aria del Carmen Melgoza is living the American Dream. She graduated from college with a degree in business administration and will begin a master’s program this summer. She works just minutes from the beach in Santa Monica and she is financially independent. This 28-year-old’s modest upbringing in Mexico — she moved to Bakersfield when she was a sophomore in high school — is dear to her heart but seems like a lifetime ago. Like many who’ve witnessed a dream come true, Melgoza has to stop and pinch herself once in awhile — just to see if she feels a tiny bite of pain or is she dreaming? Melgoza is not dreaming. And neither are a number of local Hispanic estudiantes who have watched their dreams of going to college become reality because of Cal State Bakersfield’s Hispanic Excellence Scholarship Fund (HESF). Like others before her, Melgoza, who graduated from East Bakersfield High School, thought high school was the end of the road for her. Then she heard about the scholarship fund at CSUB which was established 25 years ago to help open doors to college for academically excellent students who can’t afford their education. “The scholarship from the Hispanic Scholarship Foun-
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dation really made the difference between being able to pursue my dreams of having a higher education or giving up on so many dreams,” Melgoza said. “It helped me get to where I am right now.” Melgoza is a senior accountant for a Los Angeles-based company that specializes in fitness and weight loss. “Coming from a low-
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income family and without information as to what type of financial aid was available, the hope of getting into colleges was very low,” Melgoza explained. According to Dr. Thomas Martinez, HESF coordinator and chair of the CSUB’s Department of Public Policy and Administration, HESF has provided more than $2 million in scholarships to date. This year, HESF expects to award about 70 scholarships totaling more than $100,000. Martinez said the population of Latino students at CSUB has been growing consistently for the past 25 years. Currently, 45 percent of the school’s undergraduates are Latinos. HESF is celebrating this success and its 25th year with Continued on page 29
Students to host Noche de Cultura By DESTINY JIMENEZ Special to MAS
La Raza Club students at Foothill High School invite you to a night of culture and elegance May 8 geared to raise scholarship money. The Latino student club will be hosting its first Noche de Cultura Friday May 8 from 5 to 11p.m at Foothill High School. The event will feature vaqueros, custom low-rider show, music, food and dancing. Pre-sale tickets are $7 or $10 at the door. Club members would like the community to come out and support the event as it will start a scholarship fund for Latino students at Foothill, said Edwin Henriquez, a Foothill High School Spanish Instructor and La Raza Club adviser. “Noche de Cultura is an event that FHS students plan for May 8 to combine Cinco de Mayo with Noche de Gala (night of elegance),” Henriquez said. “Every cent that we make from this event will go toward La Raza Scholarship Foundation.” Creating the foundation was a primary goal of La Raza, Henriquez said. “La Raza group is to encourage students to go to school and college.” The funds will be used to give scholarships next year. “Let’s show these students the way to success,” he said. Foothill senior and club secretary, Ashley Miranda, said,“What I like about Noche de Cultura is that we can invite the community to have fun and be proud of their culture.” She joined to celebrate her cultura and meet new people. “Some of the cool things about La Raza Club is that we go on trips to universities and take many pictures at the beach,” Miranda said.
EDUCATION
Delano High earns back-to-back national awards
By MARIA AHUMADAGARAYGORDOBIL | Special to MÁS
“For our demographics, very few schools are doing as well serving their student populations.”
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elano High School is known for many things, but student and teacher excellence usually aren’t among them. But the school can point to such success by its back-toback bronze medals from U.S. News and World Report magazine for being one of the top high schools in the nation. “We are finally getting recognition we deserve,” said Delano High Principal Brian Beck. The school was a trailblazer in aligning its curriculum with state standards nine to 10 years ago. “Now all schools are doing that,” Beck said. “We had a head start, and our test scores started climbing every year.” Delano was the only school in Kern County to be mentioned
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Delano High Principal Brian Beck PHOTO BY MARIA AHUMADA-GARAYGORDOBIL
Delano High School’s award-winning staff.
on the magazine’s list, and one of only 17 in the entire state. The award is based on how well a school serves all of its students, not just those who are attending college. And the school must also produce measurable academic outcomes to show the staff is successfully educating students across a range of performance
indicators. The first step determined whether each school’s students were performing better than statistically expected for the average California student in math and reading. Then the percentage of economically disadvantaged students (who tend to score lower) enrolled was factored in to find which schools were performing better than their statistical expectations. The second step determined whether the school’s leastadvantaged students (Filipino, Hispanic and low-income) were performing better than the average of similar students in the state. More than 21,000 high schools were examined, and the magazine looked at schools that mirrored Delano High School’s demographics when determining their recognition. Delano High’s students are mostly Latino, along with a large Filipino population and English learners. “For our demographics, very few schools are doing as well serving their student populations,” Beck said. Still, there is an area in which Delano can improve to qualify for the magazine’s gold and silver awards — college readiness. DHS didn’t have enough students moving onto four-year universities to qualify for this category.
Some of the reasons why — it is too expensive; with Bakersfield College’s Delano Campus students can now attend a junior college in town; and part of the Hispanic culture is keeping your kids close to home, Beck said. “Many Delano JC students then transfer to Cal State Bakersfield or Fresno or other nearby universities,” he added. “It’s definitely an area we want to try to get better in,” Beck said. “We need to follow up on college ambitions the students have.” Part of the reason why Delano High is doing well is because teachers have bought into the curriculum. Beck said teachers’ dedication included working late nights and weekends to get the improvements well on the way. Those teachers include quite a few DHS alumni, who wanted to come back and make their school better. And by all accounts, they helped achieve just that. So Beck and Delano Union High School District officials reciprocated, giving recognition back to the staff last month by handing out 150 trophies to teachers in a special ceremony last month. Members of the Delano Joint Union High School Board of trustees attended, and three of the four-district administration team, including Superintendent Rosalina Rivera, also were on hand for the ceremony.
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DENISE ORNELAS
BEAUTY ADVICE Denise Ornelas, a former Miss Teen Kern County Latina, is a local beauty salon owner. Send your question for Denise to: alluringdenise@ yahoo.com or leave your question at: 395-7487
Hoppin’ down the man-scaping trail Dear Denise, My man is always on me about keeping everything trimmed up, but when I think about it — he is the one who needs the landscaping, or should I say, “man-scaping!” I don’t seem to know where his hair starts or where it ends! I guess what I am asking — is it socially acceptable for a man to go and get some help with all that? Signed, Señora Pedro Cottontail Dear Señora Cottontail, HECK YEAH! Are you kidding me?! I would be more ticked that he expects you to be on a schedule when he doesn’t even have his own! By all
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means, this procedure is indeed referred to as man-scaping, and believe me — all men need it! And if they say they don’t, then those are the ones who need it the most! You need to let him know that just because Easter is coming, doesn’t mean he needs his own bunny tail! At first, men are usually a little uncomfortable when they come in to the salon for some manscaping treatments, but after they realize how much easier life gets without all that hair, then they are fine. It is funny because some of my men clients are way more anal (no pun intended!) about keeping on a strict hair removal schedule than my female clients are! Male Brazilian waxes take a little
more time because you have be careful with all the fragile goods, of course, but it is way better then shaving and lasts much longer (four to six weeks). If your man doesn’t want to go for the full Monty, just buy a beard trimmer for that particular area and use about a 1.5-2 guard. That should help quite a bit. WHATEVER YOU DO, DON’T LET HIM SHAVE!!! He will be miserable if he shaves, because it will itch really bad coming back in. That is the main difference between waxing and shaving — it doesn’t itch when you wax. Another little tip — don’t do anything to yourself unless he agrees to stay on a schedule with you. Well, good luck with “Chewbacca!” (Get it? That big, furry guy from “Star Wars.”) I KNOW you can get your way, or make him face the consequences! Signed, Denise
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‘I pray that no one has to suffer like she and I have,’ says Natalie Mariscal, here with Naomi.
A wish for Naomi Relay for Life team to help tiny cancer patient with Disneyland dream By Sandra Molen | MÁS staff
Natalie Mariscal’s dream for her niña is like every madre’s dream — she wants her daughter to grow into a happy, healthy young lady, and one day have children of her own. This young mother’s dream became a nightly prayer when she found out her daughter had cancer and needed a kidney and heart transplant. Naomi Maldonado, 3, was diagnosed with T-cell lymphoma of the kidney, a rare form of cancer, in January 2008. She spent almost a year in Childrens Hospital Los Angeles receiving chemotherapy. But, Mariscal said, because her daughter was so tiny, the cancer treatments damaging her small heart and kidney. Unable to finish the treatments, the mother brought her daughter home and now they wait. Naomi must be cancer-free to be put on a donor list and be free from the cancer for at least two years before she has the transplants. The wait is excruciating for Mariscal, a single mom to Naomi and twin brother, Paul.
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Relay for Life Saturday, May 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Sunday, May 3 Cal State Bakersfield, 9001 Stockdale Hwy. Event schedule: Opening ceremony: 8:30 a.m., Saturday, May 2 Survivors’ lap: 9 a.m. Saturday, May 2 Luminaria ceremony: 9 p.m. Saturday, May 2 Closing ceremony: 9 a.m. Sunday, May 3 For more information: www.relayforlife.org/bakersfieldca
“I pray that no one has to suffer like she and I have,” she said. “The worst feeling in the world is to watch your child suffer and you can’t do anything but pray.” Mariscal spends her days and nights caring for the twins. Her mom helps with Paul, but Naomi’s care is on her mother’s shoulders. The young woman was taught to administer her daughter’s medicine and hook her up to a dialysis machine, which runs 10 hours a day. “I really don’t have any freedom,” said the young woman, “But that’s OK.” Neither child nor her mother has had a full night’s sleep in months. Mariscal had to quit her job in security at Rabobank Arena; her finances and her energy are draining quickly. The light at the end of the tunnel for this
young mother will be the smile and the nod she’s hoping to receive from Naomi’s physician at her next appointment — a nod that confirms her little girl is cancer-free. Another ray of light will appear May 2, when Team Naomi, formed in honor of the sick child, will pass the baton at the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event. The annual Relay for Life fundraiser is at Cal State Bakersfield and is the American Cancer Society’s signature event for the local community to ban together to raise money for cancer research — and help little girls, just like Naomi. Last year, the event earned more than $1.7 million. “I started Team Naomi because I think Naomi is a wonderful little girl and I wanted her mother and her to know people love them and support them,” said Yolanda Gonzales, a relative and veteran relay participate. The 20 members of Team Naomi include relatives and those touched by Naomi’s story who want to help. The goal: raise $2,500 for cancer research. “Naomi is one of the most adorable little girls you will ever meet,” said Gonzales, who is also the relay team captain. “She’s always smiling. I’m sure she knows she is different from other kids but she has a big heart.” Naomi, a dark-haired little girl with a pixie haircut, likes Winnie the Pooh; big, chunky, bead-necklaces; and the color purple, just like her mom. Like most little girls her age, she wants to go to Disneyland. Her mom would like Naomi to see Disneyland, too — and a moment to take a deep breath, relax and put the worry aside for a day or two. With that in mind, Gonzales has asked friends and family for small donations to start a Disneyland fund. After news of Naomi’s illness was aired in the local media recently, others from the community have come forward with donations as well. “The response from the community is awesome,” Gonzales said. “Our goal is to make Naomi’s wish come true and send her and her family (to Disneyland) but also to help Natalie out financially.” So far, Gonzales and others have raised about $1,500 for the Disneyland trip and to help Mariscal buy a reliable car. Whether Naomi will witness her team in action come May depends on how well she feels that day, said her mom, who has learned to take one day at a time. “The day of the relay will be fantastic, exciting and full of a lot of emotion for many people,” Gonzales said. “We pray that Naomi and her family can join us.”
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Regresan Los Cadillacs Argentine rock legends are back with new CD & So. Cal show April 10 By MATT MUÑOZ | MÁS staff
Argentine rockers, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs have restarted their engines. Widely known for their ‘93 crossover smash “El Matador,” the sextet are currently in the midst of a huge world tour, with a stop April 10 at LA’s Gibson Amphitheater. Show starts at 8 p.m. Originating in 1985, the highly influential music mashers of Latin rhythms, Jamaican ska/reggae, and American punk decided to take a seven-year break after nearly 20 years of incessant work. Now with 11 studio albums, three live albums, and numerous solo ventures under their collective belts, the band decided it was time to get back — in a big way. Their newly-released 13-track CD, “La Luz Del Ritmo” on Nacional Records is currently burning up the Latin charts. A combination of newly written gems, covers, and re-worked classics, it’s sure to satisfy both Spanish and English speaking fans alike. MÁS recently spoke with LFC Saxophonist Sergio Rotman via a cell phone call from Buenos Aires during a brief break: Q: Why reunite at this time? A: When we started LFC, we were all very young — I was liv-
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ing with my mom. Since then, we’ve done about 1,000 shows. That’s a lot of shows. After that you pretty much start to fight with anything that moves. We had to take a break. Now it’s really nice to get back together again after 7 years. Q: Describe the “El Matador” phase for the band? A: When the song came out in ‘93 — we were all on holiday out of the country. When we returned, it was this huge thing around the world. I used to play this game with my friends to press scan on the radio to bet if the song would be playing. It was like that for two years, and became more than a hit song — it was a huge himno. Q: How was recording with legends like Mick Jones & Debbie Harry? A: It’s kind of a dream-like situation. After “Matador” came out, we were told we could get anyone we want in the studio. We gave them a list and it would happen. It was amazing recording in Atlanta with Mick Jones (The Clash,) and having beer and pizza. It was actually more than amazing, it was incredible! Full interview at: www.masbakersfield.com
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hat’s up? Wow! Already April! Lots of cool stuff happened this past month — local rockstar Korn’s frontman Jonathan Davis performed an exclusive show at B-Ryder’s; Rap artist BowWow came through for an intimate meet-and-greet with radio Hot 94.1 FM listeners. Condolences to the family of L.A’s Super DJ Hideo — rest in peace. Local clothing store Rapture held its second annual Fashion Show at the Four Points Hotel with a live performance by Hollie Rae singing her hit radio song, “Make it Back.” Shouts to Fran (Golden West Casino), she was there supporting. Birthday shouts to: my brother Manuel over @ Garcia’s Bodyworks; Dr. Rebecca Rivera pop champagne, ohoh! ... Vanity Avenue’s frontman Manny G aka Chato; shouts to the homie Eddie over @ Lavish Ent. Alright, let’s get in the mixx and see what’s good for this month.
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Shout outs Special Birthday shout out to my Mother Esther — Happy Birthday with love from the Garcias!
Diggin’ those dinosaurs! Experience the cool effects of life like dinosaurs right before your eyes! “Walking with Dinosaurs” is walking through the Rabobank Arena 1001 Truxtun Ave. April 8-11. This is a $20 million production so you know it has to be awesome! Tickets are $33.50-69.50 at ticketmaster.com or the Rabobank Box Office. Show starts at 7 p.m. Check out the special effects of over 15 snarling dinosaurs and be mesmerized by how they were when they first walked on earth. So grab the mocosos and take them to Walking with Dinosaurs.
Calling out the ladies ... Check out DJ Mike every Friday night for Ladies Night inside Replay Lounge 4500 Buck Owens Blvd. Mixing hip hop, Top 40 and more. Reserve your VIP table for your Friday night clubbing, 21-
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and-over can enjoy a full bar. Remember, dressy attire and cool drink specials. DJ Oso Mighty of the mixaholics will also be in the mixx!
Bring on the laughs! Comedy Central’s Jeff Dunham brings his “Spark of Insanity” comedy show to the Rabobank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. April 19. Tickets are $45 at ticketmaster.com or the Rabobank Box Office, doors open at 5 p.m., so don’t miss
this funny show with Jeff Dunham and his wickedly funny dummies. See you there!
From Noe Special invite to all my MÁS readers — come check me out at “OldSkoolSaturdayz” every Saturday night inside The Bistro Lounge, 5105 California Ave. @ The Four Points Hotel. I’ll be mixing all your favorite old school, Top 40 , & ‘80s. Also, $1 drinks. And ladies, you get in
for free, fellas only $10 for you. This month is your chance to win free front row tickets to the “At Close Range” with Carlos Mencia on May 8. Dress code is fly and sexy. Full bar, VIP & bottle service upon request, all for 21-and-over. For more info, check out the Web site at: www.bistroca.com. For all your back-in-the-day jams party at “OldSkoolSaturdayz.”
Looking ahead ... A little heads up on some coming shows that you need to know so that you can get them tickets early! Of course, you probably already know about Carlos Mencia May 8 at the Fox theater. Also, Grammy superstars No Doubt returns for a second show here May 20 at the Rabobank Arena. Tickets are $38.50-$80. Another mega superstar returns for a second Continued on page 29
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Manuel Quezada. Just who is this guy? The man is somewhat of a phantom in the local boxing scene. Like a superhero in a Marvel comic book, he enters the ring, gets a victory and disappears from the public eye. Every time I ask local fight insiders about Manuel Quezada, it’s the usual response: “Oh he’s good. He’s a
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heavyweight from somewhere … Wasco, Delano, or McFarland.” And that’s about all they know about the boxer, known inside the ring as Manuel “El Toro” Quezada. Fortunately, I have been able to track him down and get to know Kern County’s very own heavyweight champion. Manuel Quezada, who holds a record of 27-4-16 KOs, can be found training at Body Exchange in Bakersfield. Quezada is a guy of few words, but
lots of action. During our interview, I got a sense of modesty, as well as dedication. This guy is intense. Of his toughest opponent, Quezada points to Mika Gergen (10-1-68kOs). “He was strong and quick,” Quezada said. “He caught me in the first round but I came back for the win.” Quezada spent his younger years in Pond, a small community near McFarland and Delano. When he reached his teens, his family made
the permanent move to the city of Roses, Wasco. (Side note: I will profile the SAL program in Wasco in an upcoming issue). Even though the 31-year-old lives in Bakersfield, he still considers Wasco his home. Quezada grew up admiring certain pro boxers. “In the past, (it was) definitely Julio Cesar Chavez,” Quezada said. “I still consider him the best that stepped in the ring. Biggest heart, never-say-die attitude, and he would take on any challenger. Presently, it’s Juan Manuel Marquez. His style and counter-punching are the best in the game right now.” But just how did he land into the boxing ring? Quezada says he has always been a fighter. From a young age, he always enjoyed contact sports. When he was 9, Quezada took up kickboxing, learning his craft from someone he considers to be the best, his dad, Roque Quezada, a fifthdegree black belt. The training paid off. He served on the United States Tae Kwon Do Junior National Team, which is a feeder program for Olympic hopefuls. His sight was to conquer the kickboxing scene, but it proved to be a short-lived career. Quezada enjoyed the sport but it had sporadic viewing on sporting channels and lacked enough viewers or sponsors to thrive. Throw in the new mixed martial arts madness and Quezada realized he had to find a new kind of sport to succeed. In comes boxing, and Quezada transitioned with ease. Quezada credits Abe Belardo, a local kickboxing judge who is a licensed judge for the California State Athletic Commission. Belardo owns Way of Japan martial arts academy, a landmark in Bakersfield since 1975. Quezada also pays respect to promoter Roy Ingelbrit as another key player in his introduction to boxing. Quezada admits he had to find his momentum in the beginning. He lost four of his first 15 fights. A slow start, however, is more common than you think. Former welterweight champ Antonio Margarito started off losing his first few fights. Reasons vary. Fighter is too young, lacks the right promoters, and finds himself going through the motions of training.
“We need to teach our young that we have to work hard for what we want. If you want it bad enough, you’ll do it, and you can do it.”
Manuel Quezada holds his heavyweight championship belts.
Quezada took his lumps early on but he sees them now as valuable lessons. He even ran into promoters who were pressed to set him up with top undefeated contenders signed by a major promotional outfit. Quezada opted to wait for his moment. He wasn’t going to be used as a stepping stool for others.
It paid off. He is now on the right track, running off 13 consecutive victories and signing with Goosen-Tutor promotions, in association with the Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino in Lemoore. Things are definitely looking good for Quezada this year. He holds the
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Caribbean Boxing Federation, (CABOFE) WBC Heavyweight title, and with the heavyweight division being wide open he is on the radar screen. “Now that I’m with GoosenTutor promotions, I have better opportunities and bigger fights I see myself moving up the rankings in the heavyweight division,” he said. Being in the pro heavyweight ranks with greats like Riddick Bowe would be an honor. “He was big and he was bringing it to you,” Quezada said. “He was trying to take you out.“ Quezada said he continues to push himself, drawing his inspiration from his mother. “She is a very strong person,” he said. “She never misses a fight.” His message to young Latinos who are getting into the boxing game?
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“Stick with it,” he said. “Anything that’s worth doing or fighting for is going to be hard. It’s real easy to quit. Anyone can do that. We need to teach our young that we have to work hard for what we want. If you want it bad enough, you’ll do it, and you can do it.”
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Eating disorders continued ... Getting help There is treatment for eating disorders. The first step to overcoming an eating disorder is to know that a problem exists and that help is needed. Family and friends can help the person become aware of the problem. Eating disorders may be diagnosed by a doctor or other health care worker. People with eating disorders may become angry or defensive when someone tries to help. However, they may be relieved that someone tries to help. Be sensitive to the person’s feelings. Let her know that you care about her well-being. Treatment often involves a doctor’s care or going into the hospital. Treatment in a hospital is needed for many people with anorexia. Medication also may be used to help treat the disorder as well as the health problems caused by it. Treatment also includes either single, family, or group counseling. Ask for help if you believe that you, a family member, or a friend has an eating disorder. Not all doctors are trained to treat eating disorders. Your doctor can refer you to someone who can help. You also may want to contact local self-help and support groups that help people with eating disorders.
Finally … Eating disorders affect the health and well-being of many women. If not treated, eating disorders can lead to serious social, emotional, and medical problems-sometimes death. With treatment and counseling, a woman with an eating disorder can live a happy and healthy life.
Glossary Anorexia Nervosa: An eating disorder in which distorted body image leads a person to diet excessively. Binge Eating Disorder: An eating disorder in which a person eats large amounts of food while feeling a loss of control over his or her eating. Bulimia Nervosa: An eating disorder in which a person binges on food and then forces vomiting or abuses laxatives. Dehydration: Water loss from the body. Fasting: Not eating for at least 24 hours. Obese: Weighing more than 20 percent above a healthy body weight. Osteoporosis: A condition in which the bones become so fragile that they break more easily. Purge: To vomit or use laxatives, diuretics (water pills), or emetics (vomiting inducers) to avoid gaining weight.
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Triple-K wonder Ay Mujer, did you hear about the 28-year-old woman from Texas who had a gallon of silicon implanted in her breast? And, no this isn’t the first line of a joke. Turns out she had to go to Brazil because Texas has a law limiting the size of breast implants. Who knew? Texas, the land of large is a virtue, actually has a law on the books about the size of a woman’s breast. Oh, it just doesn’t get any better than this. Now even more insults to throw at my Texas-born family about how much Texas sucks. So, this woman, Sheyla Hershey, went from a 34FFF to a 38KKK (and I’ll leave the tripleK thing for another discussion so I don’t digress). Sheyla’s had nine breast enhancement sur-
“Ay Mujer” is written by Deborah Ramirez, a proud Chicana de Bakersfield. geries and dumped her boyfriend because he begged her not to have another surgery. Apparently, they get in the way, limiting his side of the bed — jk. OK, so this really isn’t funny once you get past the surface
humor. Sheyla has some real issues that exceed having to buy separate sized bottom and top swimsuits. To be honest, I don’t really understand the desire for breast enhancement. I’d rather be given attention for my brain than my boobs. But then I have larger than average sized breast for my petite size, or so I’m told, so maybe I shouldn’t judge. And what’s the point if your stomach exceeds your enhancement? Wasted dinero. But, come on mujeres, big boobs really aren’t a virtue and triple-K, ay ‘tan mas, mas, mas loca. Yah, big boobs will get you attention but is that the attention you really, really, really want? It’s not genuine attention and isn’t that what we’re all ultimately looking for, genuine relationships with people who respect and love us for more than our boobs? When you look at the women who have made a name for themselves, how big are their boobs?
Not very and if they’re large or somewhat large, es todo natural. When you look at the women who have made a name for themselves because of their big boobs, well some are dead, others heavily medicated, and more washed up. Bottomline, what’s this all about? It’s my message to you mujeres to stay in school, further yourself professionally, or be the best mom to your kids! That’s what counts. If you have to boast about how pretty you are, how sexy you are, how spoiled you are, and if you’re unnecessarily flirtatious, then you really need to re-examine your priorities. Honestly, why would you allow someone to dictate how you feel about yourself? Therein lies our biggest problema as mujeres. Don’t just take back the night, take back the definition of virtue. Don’t be fooled. A mind is a terrible thing to waste. Just look at Sheyla. What a boob, oh yah, triple-K boob.
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SAVE THE DATE
Joe Jimenez, Joe Serrano, Olivia Garcia, Jan Bans and Jay Tamsi pose for a picture during the very well attended MÁS Magazine mixer last month.
MÁS magazine draws large networking crowd to Business Mixer — Courtesy of KCHCC ore than 150 business professionals attended the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce February business mixer hosted by MÁS magazine. The largely attended mixer and networking event was held at the Four Points Sheraton. Olivia Garcia, publisher for Mercado Nuevo, LLC. (publishing home of MÁS), along with staff hosted an amazing event filled with appetizers, refreshments, raffle prizes, and great networking opportunities for Kern County businesses. MÁS has been a huge supporter of the Chamber since the launch of the magazine’s first publication, Sept. 16, 2005. MÁS is a yearly platinum sponsor for the Chamber, contributing to the success of every event. Through the partnership with Mercado Nuevo, the Hispanic Network Newsletter is published monthly. A special
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Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Cabana Palms 3001 Calloway Drive 5:30 p.m. (Between Rosedale and Hageman) For information, call 699-3226
11th annual Latino Food Festival & Menudo Cook-Off Kern County Fairgrounds 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. For information, call 231-5623
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Business Mixer Hosted by Univision TV39 5801 Truxtun Ave. 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. For information, call 324-0031
Business Mixer Hosted by Bakersfield Center for Women’s Health 4100 Empire Drive #120 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. For information, call 637-0137
APRIL 17 Spring Social & Casino Night Golden West Casino 1001 South Union Ave. 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. $25 per person For information, call 979-8295 or 319-3759
MAY 13 Business Mixer Hosted by KGET-TV & KKEY Telemundo 2120 L St. 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. For information, call 283-1700
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thank you and sincere appreciation to MÁS and their staff for hosting the February business mixer and continued support. “MÁS” translates into “more” and this Hispanic publication provides the Hispanic Community just that! More celebrating of Latino pride, culture and community. It is the first English language magazine in Kern County targeted toward bicultural and bilingual readers in Bakersfield and outly-
July 8 Business Mixer Hosted by Code 3 Uniforms 10530 Rosedale Hwy # 1 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. For information, call 587-1700
AUG. 12 Business Mixer Hosted by Alta One Federal Credit Union 6501 Ming Ave. 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. For information, call 397-2555
ing communities in Kern County. Readers will find success stories from the community, articles regarding important issues in the areas of health, education, politics, family, and workplace. In the “Gente” or “People” section, photos are provided by MAS readers who are the heart of the magazine. The Kern County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to support MÁS magazine. For more information about MÁS, please call 716-8640 or visit: www.masbakersfield.com. To advertise with MAS, please call 716-8632. April 2009
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KERN COUNTY HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Thank you to our membership renewal’s and welcome to our newest members. We appreciate your support.
RENEWALS Thank you for renewing your membership! Advance Plumbing Service Aera Energy LLC Bakersfield College Castle & Cooke Community Action Partnership of Kern Enterprise Rent-A-Car Goodwill Industries of So. Central CA Guarantee Shoe Center In-N-Out Kern County Fair Kern High School District M.A.O.F Mauricio’s Grill & Cantina Right Healthcare, Inc. San Joaquin Bank San Joaquin Community Hospital Sylvia Mendez & Associates The Institute for Business Excellence United Way of Kern County W.A. Thompson, Inc. Western States Petroleum Association
NEW MEMBERS FEBRUARY 2009 First Mortgage Corporation Michael Valverde 1401 Commercial Way #100 Bakersfield, CA 93309 (661)616-3200 Donna Hermann 10204 Paul Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93312 (661)496-5514 E-mail: donnahermann@att.net
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Mary Kay Juliet Goertzen 11315 Queensbury Drive Bakersfield, CA 93312 (661)378-5998 E-mail: jaliba1966@ sbcglobal.net Web site: www.marykay.com R.Rios Enterprises Inc. Richard Rios 5001 E. Commercenter Drive #260 Bakersfield, CA 93309 (661)302-2067 E-mail: rrios_inc@yahoo.com R.Rios Enterprises Inc. helps capital investors grow their money safely & securely and at a fixed predictable rate. In doing this, they are able to help people become homeowners; people that don’t qualify by conventional lending guidelines. It doesn’t matter how good or bad their credit is! If you’re paying your rent, have a steady source of income. Then you will qualify! New York Life Insurance Richard Ramos 5329 Office Center Court, Suite #200 Bakersfield, CA 93309 (661) 699-3538 business (661) 328-9829 fax Web site: www.newyorklife.com E-mail: rramos1@ ft.newyorklife.com Agents Richard Ramos & Rudy Barrera with the strength of New York Life Insurance, a mutually owned company established in 1845 are a resource and at your service for any personal family, estate or business, protection and financial needs. They specialize in life insurance, annuities and long-term care. They will work closely with you and/or your company designing custom programs to address your concerns and needs.
Letter from the chairman DEAR BOARD MEMBERS AND FRIENDS, WE MOVED! Our new office is located at 231 H St., more specifically at the corner of H and Bank streets. Our phone and fax numbers remain the same. I’d like to thank MÁS for hosting our February Mixer at the Sheraton 4 Points, it was really a great event! Speaking of events, don’t forget to get your sponsorship and/or tickets to our upcoming Spring Social which will be held at the Golden West Casino on April 17th. I recently read an article in Hispanic Business that discussed factors into the decision making when managers downsize (terminate and/or lay-off employees). I think it’s important to share that one of the factors stated in the article was “Ability to work with others.” I would have to agree. “Performance” was another factor mentioned in the article, but wasn’t mentioned all that much. I think because, at the end of the day, management would rather have results from a cohesive unit (team) of employees who understand their day-to-day business goals, who simply get along with each other, as opposed to a performing individual who gets along with no one. In today’s declining job market, I encourage every employee to take the time to really understand the goals of the business
you work for, strive to hit those goals and most importantly get along with your co-workers! I’m not guaranteeing that this will save your job, but it really can’t hurt, can it? For you business owners, making a decision on where to allocate your advertising dollars can be very challenging during these economic times. Well, let us help! If you haven’t attended one of our events this year then you have really missed out on an opportunity to advertise yourself and to promote your business with other Chamber members. Visit our Web site at: www.kchcc.org for a current listing of our 2009 Chamber events. And if you aren’t already a member, what are you waiting for? E-mail me at: chair@kchcc.org and I’ll be more than happy to bring you a membership packet today!
SINCERELY, JOE JIMENEZ CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD KERN COUNTY HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
KERN COUNTY HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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rkThe Hispanic Network The Hispanic Network Newsletter is published by the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Mercado Nuevo, LLC., the independent subsidiary of The Bakersfield Californian and publishing home of MÁS magazine, The Bakersfield Voice and Bakotopia. All material is considered for publication. We reserve the right to edit and/or refuse material. The articles/opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. To submit an article, call 633-5495. The Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is located at 231 H Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304.
Mission statement To create, promote, and enhance business opportunities for our membership and provide business, cultural and resource linkages with emphasis on the Hispanic community.
2009 Executive Board Joe Jimenez, Chair of the Board Jay Tamsi, Vice-Chair Jesse Bonales, Treasurer Jan Bans, Secretary Ramona Herrera, Chair-Elect Fernando Aguirre, Past-Chair
2009 Board of Directors Adam Alvidrez Adriana Lopez Chris Bernal David Alanis Donna Hermann Fran Trevino
Hilary Baird Jason Gutierrez Joe Serrano Michael Urioste Ruben Gonzales
Administrative Staff Minerva Lepe, Administrative Assistance For more information, visit: www.kchcc.org or call the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce office at 633-5495.
Call for entries, sponsors of Latino Food Festival & 11th annual Menudo Cook-off — Courtesy of KCHCC
Now’s your chance to promote your business by becoming a sponsor at the Latino Food Festival and 11th annual Menudo Cook-off on Sun., June 7 at the Kern County Fairgrounds. Sponsorship levels vary and include a variety of benefits for your company. We are excited to provide this opportunity to gain exposure for your company and help you access the growing Hispanic population. Sponsorship is a great way to be visible, to be involved, and to benefit the community. Last year’s event attracted more then 5,000 and this year we anticipate even more. This event will be a day of fun, entertainment and food that will include a Jalapeno Eating Contest, and Ice Cream Eating Contest, the annual Menudo Cook-off, vendor and informational booths, mariachis and activities for the kids. Live entertainment planned for the large-scaled event — “The Latin-Legends” Thee Midnighters, El Chicano and Tierra, along with local Latin legends Mento Buru. This event will also be a great time for
businesses and food vendors to showcase their menus, products and attract new customers. For additional information or to be a sponsor, menudo contestant and/or vendor, please contact the chamber office at (661) 633-5495 or (661) 2315623. Or just come by to see us at the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce office, 231 H St. (corner of Bank and H streets).
FIESTA TIME! Spring Social & Casino Night event just around the corner — Courtesy of KCHCC
The Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce presents the Seventh annual Spring Social and Casino night hosted by the Golden West Casino on Friday, April 17, 7-11 p.m. There will be great food and games galore as we enjoy one of the Chamber’s fundraising events of the year. This will be a fun night on the town for our Chamber membership or potential members looking to network. Complete
with poker tournament, raffle and silent auction items. A wide variety of silent auction items have been collected: Wine Baskets, Las Vegas weekend get-away packages, spa packages, beauty and hair product baskets, golf range fees, and much more. You do not want to miss this great event! Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by Chamber Board members, or by calling David at 979-8295 or Michael at 3193759.
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SUPER opening for Supermercado! — Courtesy of KCHCC he Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration for Supermercado La Mina, at 2800 River Blvd (corner of River and Columbus). The event was well attended by the Chamber Board of Directors, chamber membership, and representatives from the office of State Sen. Dean Florez, Kern County Supervisors Mike Maggard and Michael Rubio. The blessing and invocation was led by Father Lucas from St. Francis Catholic Church. Family and friends gathered around Mr. and Mrs. Arturo and Maria De Jesus Ruiz, owners of the business, as they cut the ribbon. After the ribbon cutting ceremony, the crowd was led to mariachi music by Mariachi Guadalajara. Mexican food and refreshments were provided by La Mina Restaurant to all who attended the special event.
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Supermercado La Mina will cater to primarily Hispanic consumers. The 12,500 squarefoot market features a carniceria, Mexican food court, large panaderia section, next to a tor-
tilleria, and a wide variety of produce and items throughout the store. In addition, 50 new jobs will be generated because of this new business.
The Ruiz family is very excited about the opening of their new market and invites everyone to please stop by to find the best deals on produce, meats and much more!
Hispanic Chamber seeks new president/CEO The Chamber is now seeking candidates to apply for the position of President/CEO of the most influential Hispanic business organization in Kern County, the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Candidates must have a passion for serving the local Hispanic community, with a focus on
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providing business services and support to Kern County. This position is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Chamber, much like a general manager, coordinating efforts and activities of the Chamber committees, and answering to the Board of Directors. If you or someone
you know would be interested in this position, please submit your resume to: Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 1121 Bakersfield, CA. 93301-1121 Resumes may also be e-mailed to: chair@kchcc.org
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Happy 1st Birthday, Layla Hernandez! From your Tia Amber and family. We love you, our Lil’ Ladybug!
HAPPY 18TH BIRTHDAY, CHERI! To Cheri Monique Cisneros, We love you, mija! Love, Grandma Chita & Grandpa Manuel Aleman
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show, King Vicente Fernandez will perform at the Rabobank Arena May 23! Tickets are $52.50-$172.50. And last but not least, old school R&B group, Zapp will be at The Nile Theater, 1721 19th St. with special guest Rodney on May 1. Tickets are $30.50 at vallitix.com. So grab them tickets and don’t miss these cool shows!
Mothership cleared for landing ... Another session with The Mothership April 17 at The Element Lounge, 1927 K St. (between 19th & 20th streets). The Mothership DJs will be in the mixx, spinning all the cool jams you dont hear on the radio. Doors open at 10 p.m. and all the fly people will be there. It’s 21-and-over, full bar, two rooms and cool drink specials. Go support The Mothership!
On television
Now for some cool shows on the television that you should watch to have a good laugh. My No. 1 pick is “Family Guy.” This is an adult cartoon, so you don’t want your little ones watching it, but if you’re over 18, then go for it — cuz it’s the funniest cartoon out there! No. 2 — “My Name is Earl.” This is a show about a guy who is going around apologizing to everyone he did wrong to because he believes in kharma, also very funny — check it out! No. 3 — i hate to say it, but Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Orange County,” lol! Yup, these crazy, conceited, spoiled rucas will make you want to give them a cachetada ... lol! So that’s it for my picks. When you get a chance, check out these TV shows. Alright peeps, it’s time to roll ... Make sure you support your local events and all that good stuff, party safe, don’t drink and drive ... peace out and don’t hate ... Noe G!
L:atin Jazz Gala Continued from page 6
success and its 25th year with a Latin Jazz Gala, Saturday, April 25, at the Nile Bar & Grill in downtown Bakersfield. Tickets are $55 and all proceeds go toward the scholarship fund. Reservations for corporate VIP tables are also available ranging from $1,500 to $5,000. The evening will include dinner, dancing and a night of hot, Salsa music provided by the 2007 Grammy nominated band, La Charanga Cubana. The traditional Cuban music group from Los Angeles was founded by bassist and Cuban native, Edgar Hernandez. The músico, who has published a number of books on Cuban rhythms and currently teaches private bass lessons to students at Cal State Los Angeles, said he understands how important it is to open doors to students who might not otherwise be able to go to college. “This event is a good cause; therefore, this is a good opportunity for us to be involved by bringing our music,” Hernandez said. “We are happy to
share our music with the people of Bakersfield.” La Charanga Cubana, like most traditional Cuban Charanga groups, consists of violins, a flute, congas, timbal, piano, a bass and vocals. The group is currently working on their third album. Bakersfield’s own Velorio, a Latin rock group, will open for La Charanga Cubana to get the party started. Besides the music and dancing, the Latin Gala will include a slide show of students from the past 25 years who have received scholarships from HESF. “As much as celebrating the growth of Latino students going to college, it is important to acknowledge those who are doing so well,” Martinez said. “Especially those who are doing so well.” Melgoza, who plans to attend the dinner and dance, will surely see her own face appear on the big screen April 25. For information about HESF or to download an application form, go to: http://www.csub.edu/hesf.
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