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Between Friends Entre Amigos A Family Magazine Serving the Communies of Merced County Volume 16 Issue 1 Merced County January/February 2019 RECHARGE YOUR LIFE RECARGUE SU VIDA Family Fun Fitness Exercise Get Going! Diversión Familiar La buena forma El ejercicio ¡Anímese!

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Between Friends Entre Amigos A Family Magazine Serving the Communities of Merced County

Volume 16 Issue 1 Merced County January/February 2019

RECHARGEYOUR LIFE

RECARGUESU VIDA

Family Fun FitnessExerciseGet Going!

Diversión Familiar La buena forma

El ejercicio¡Anímese!

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Table of Contents/Lo ContenidoPublisher/Editora

Irene De La Cruz

Managing EditorRedactor Gerente

Luis De La Cruz

Web Page DesignDiseñador de Página Web

Ian HannemanMarvin Hanneman

Contributors/ColaboradoresLos Banos Unified School District

Contact us Today!¡Póngase en contacto

con nosotros hoy!

[email protected]

or / o Between Friends/

Entre AmigosP.O. Box 518

Planada, CA 95365 www.betweenamigos.com

Worknet’s Diversability Hiring Event El Evento de Empleo de Diversidad de Worknet............................................Page 9 Los Banos Unified School District Distrito Escolar Unificado de Los Baños.....12

Le Grand Elementary Students Work With Stanford to Recover Weather Balloon Estudiantes de la Escuela Primaria Le Grand Trabajan con Stanford para Recuperar el Globo Meteorológico.................17

Rebecca Martinez- Merced College Student of the Month Rebecca Martinez-Estudiante del mes de Colegio Merced..........................................20

Merced Soccer Academy Academia de Fútbol Merced.........................26

Mission StatementBetween Friends/Entre Amigos is dedicated to providing the families of Merced County with information pertinent to everyday lif SR.e. Our goal is to promote ideas, famly values, and pride in family through the informaton and re-sources we provide while supporting the business commu-nity and local organizations.

Declaración de MisiónLa revista Between Friends/Entre Amigos está dedicada a proveerle información a las familias del Condado de Merced pertinente a la vida diaria. Nuestra objetivo es de promover ideas, valores de familia, y orgullo de la familia a través de la información y los recursos que proveemos apoyando la comunidad comercial y organizaciones locales.

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CITY OF LIVINGSTON

1416 “C” StreetLivingston, CA 95334

José Antonio Ramírez, MPACity Manager

Administrador de la alcaldía

Bus. (209) 394-8041 ext.113Fax. (209) 394-1751Cell. (209) [email protected]

www.livingstoncity.com

Every new year I feel like I’m pushing the idea of exercise and fitness. Because, in my opinion, for those of us that haven’t been able to stay with a consistent exercise program throughout the year, the new year gives us that feeling of “starting over” or getting back into something we started

and didn’t complete the year before. I believe that physical exercise in any form is not only good for your body, but it also helps you reconnect with family, friends, and co-workers. It’s good for the mind and the increase of endorphins that your body creates makes you feel happier. I encourage you to find some form of exercise that fits into your particular schedule and follow through with it throughout this new year. Use it as your springboard into other endeavors you want to accomplish this new year. “Recharge your life” and work hard at obtaining those goals you have set out to accomplish! Cada año siento que empujo la idea del ejercicio y la buena forma. Porque, en mi opinion, para aquellos de nosotros que no hemos logrado mantener un programa de ejercicio consistente a lo largo del año, el año nuevo nos hace sentir que “empezamos de nuevo” o de volviendo a algo que empezamos y no completamos el año anterior. Yo creo que el ejercicio físico en cualquier forma es bueno so solo para el cuerpo, sino también nos ayuda reconectar con la familia, amigos, y compañeros de trabajo. Es bueno para la mente y el aumento de las endorfinas nos hace sentir más feliz. Los animo a que encuentren un ejercicio que se ajuste a su horario y que pueda seguir con consistencia por todo el año. Úselo como un trampolín para otros esfuerzos que usted quedra lograr este año. ¡“Recargue su vida” y trabaje duro para obtener esas metas que se ha comprometido a lograr!

EDITORIAL

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Parent Leadership Training Institute Graduates

Graduados del Instituto de Capacitación en Liderazgo para Padres

Dr. Steve M. Tietjen is sworn in as Superintendent of Merced County Schools for 4 years

Dr. Steve M. Tietjen es jurado como el superintendente de las escuelas del

Condado de Merced

MERCED

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parent institute

“DREAM BIG” CONFERENCE“DREAM BIG” CONFERENCE

parent institute

“If you can believe it...you can achieve it”“If you can believe it...you can achieve it”Saturday

Registration 8:00 am—9:00 am • Conference 9:00 am—2:00 pm

2121 East Childs AvenueMerced, CA 95341• Continental Breakfast• Sessions (English/Spanish/Hmong) • Entertainment • Vendors/Community Organizations • Lunch with Closing Speaker Register today at:http://bit.ly/MCDreamBig

For more information contact:Rosa Barragan: [email protected](209) 381-6793

MARCH 2, 2019MARCH 2, 2019¡Si puedes creerlo… puedes lograrlo!¡Si puedes creerlo… puedes lograrlo!¡Si puedes creerlo… puedes lograrlo!¡Si puedes creerlo… puedes lograrlo!

merced countyhuman services agency

Andres “The Cuban Guy”Author and Motivational Speaker

Jaime CariasEducator, Author, and Motivational Speaker

Dr. Ken MagdalenoEducator, Author, and Motivational SpeakerFounder/CEO of the Center for Leadership, Equity, and Research (CLEAR)

SPEAKERSSPEAKERS

merced countyhuman services agency

Sábado

Registro 8:00 a.m.—9:00 a.m. • Conferencia 9:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.

2121 East Childs AvenueMerced, CA 95341• Desayuno Continental• Talleres (inglés/español/hmong)• Entretenimiento• Expositores• Almuerzo con el orador de cierreRegister today at:http://bit.ly/MCDreamBig

Para más información comuníquese con:Rosa Barragán: [email protected] (209) 381-6793

instituto de padresinstituto de padresinstituto de padres

¡Si puedes creerlo… puedes lograrlo!¡Si puedes creerlo… puedes lograrlo!¡Si puedes creerlo… puedes lograrlo!¡Si puedes creerlo… puedes lograrlo!

“A SOÑAR EN GRANDE”“A SOÑAR EN GRANDE”

Andres “The Cuban Guy”Author and Motivational Speaker

Jaime CariasEducator, Author, and Motivational Speaker

Dr. Ken MagdalenoEducator, Author, and Motivational SpeakerFounder/CEO of the Center for Leadership, Equity, and Research (CLEAR)

SPEAKERSSPEAKERS

MARZO 2, 2019MARZO 2, 2019

Photos from 2018 Parent Institute Conference Fotos de la Conferencia del Instituto de Padres 2018

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MercedParent Leadership Training Institute

GraduationGraduación

Instituto de Capacitación de Liderazgo para Padres

Delhi High School Mariachi Gavilan

Student SpeakerOrador Graduado

Gerzayr Alaizco

Student SpeakerOrador Graduado

Diana Ortiz

Guest Speaker Orador Invitado

Fernando Aguilera

Guest Speaker Orador Invitado

Dr.Ozzie

de Luna

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Income tax preparers/Preparación de taxesShort & Long Forms/Formas chicas y largasSmall Business/Pequeños NegociosCorporation/CorporacionesPartnerships/AsociacionesRapid Refund/Reembolso RápidoW-7 EDDNotary Public

Tony Moreno

(209) 388-91001 W. Main St. Merced, CA 95340

Office: (209) 394-7984 ext. 11 Fax: (209) [email protected]

10561 West Highway 140P.O. Box 775Atwater, CA 95301JosephFarms.com

MICHAEL D. GALLOChief Executive Officer

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Calling all Employers and Community Service Partners to sign up and participate in our 2nd Annual DiversAbility Hiring Event! This event will take place on March 5th, 2019 at the Merced County Fairgrounds Pavilion Hall. Workshops will be held at the San Joaquin Hall, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. This event is open to the public; however, the focus is on individuals with Disabilities who are equipped with the abilities and enthusiasm to find employment and are eager to join the workforce. If you are hiring or considering hiring during this time, this is the event to register for and attend. Last year there were over 250 attendees that were ready, willing and able to work. We will have High School Seniors who will be transitioning into the workforce upon graduation in May/June, along with individuals from the general public who are looking for opportunities. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided to all Employers and Community Service Providers attending. Come join us for this fantastic event! We would also like to invite businesses to engage in our Employer Panel and Q&A during breakfast time (8:30 am - 9:30 am). This is an opportunity for employers to dispel many of the myths around hiring people with disabilities. Furthermore, find out about the many resources, benefits, and tax incentives that are available when hiring people with disabilities, in addition to the many programs Department of Rehabilitation and Worknet have available to support Employers and potential employees. There will also be an opportunity for employers to participate in a job seeker workshop during the event. The emphasis of this workshop is for employers to answer questions from our job seekers on how to prepare to join the workforce. Your experience and feedback to our job seekers are greatly valued and appreciated. Finally, we will be holding a raffle during the event. This will attract a larger audience and is a wonderful way to brand your company/organization. If you would like to bring a gift to a raffle, we would welcome it. To reserve your table and chairs, feel free to contact Cheryl Lewis at (209) 724-2008 or [email protected] or Mario Pena at (209) 724-2046 or [email protected]. We appreciate all the support we get from our Merced County employers and look forward to hearing from you.

¡Llamando todos los empleadores y Socios de Servicio Comunitario que se inscriban y participen en nuestro segundo evento anual DiversAbility! Este evento se llevará a cabo el 5 de marzo, 2019 en los terrenos de la feria del Condado de Merced en el salón Pavilion. Habrán talleres en el salón San Joaquin, de las 10 de la mañana hasta las 2 de la tarde. Este evento está disponible al público; sin embargo, el enfoque está en individuos con Discapacidades quienes están equipados con las habilidades y el entusiasmo para encontrar empleo y están anciosos a unirse a la mano de obra. Si usted está contratando o considerando de contratar durante este tiempo, este es el evento para registrarse y asistir. El año pasado hubieron más de 250 asistentes que estaban listos, dispuestos y capaces de trabajar. Tendremos estudiantes del grado 12 de la preparatoria que harán la transición a la mano de obra al graduarse en mayo/junio, junto con individuos del público general que buscan oportunidades. Se les proporcionará el desayuno y el almuerzo a todos los Empleadores y Proveedores de Servicio Comunitario que asistan. ¡Únase a nosotros para este evento fantástico! También nos gustaría invitar a negocios que participen en nuestro Panel del Empleador y Preguntas y Respuestas durante la hora del desayuno (8:30 a 9:30). Esto es una oportunidad para que los empleadores disiparen muchos de los mitos alrededor de contratando gente con discapacidades. Además, enterese de todos los recursos, los beneficios, y los incentivos fiscales que están disponibles para apoyar Empleadores y empeados potenciales. También habrá una oportunidad para que empleadores participen en un taller de buscadores de empleo durante el evento. El énfasis de este taller es para que empleadores contesten preguntas de nuestros buscadores de empleo en como prepararse para unirse a la mano de obra. Su experiencia y reacciones a nuestros buscadores de empleo son estimados y agradecidos. Finalmente, tendremos una rifa durante el evento. Esto atrae una audiencia más grande y es una manera maravillosa para promover su companía/organización. Si le gustaría traer un regalo para la rifa, le damos la bienvenida. Para reservar su mesa y sillas, póngase en contacto con Cheryl Lewis al número telefónico (209) 724-2008 o al correo electrónico [email protected] o Mario Peña al (209) 724-2046 o [email protected]. Agradecemos todo el apoyo que recibimos de nuestros empleadores del Condado de Merced y esperamos tener noticias de usted.

Photos from 2018 DiversAbility Hiring Event

Fotos del Evento de Contratación de 2018

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F R E E !Below a photo of Sheriff VERN WARNKE being sworn-in as Sheriff of Merced County for a second 4-year term at the steps of the Merced County Courthouse Museum. At left, Sheriff Vern Warnke poses with his deputies

Abajo una foto del Sheriff VERN WARNKE en el juramento de la posicion de Sheriff del Condado de Merced por su segundo termino de cuatro anos en los escalones del Museo del Juzgado del Condado de Merced. A la izquierda, el Sheriff Warnke posa con sus diputados.

A Second Term for Sheriff Vern Warnke Un Segundo Termino para el Sheriff Vern Warnke

New District Attorney of Merced County

Kimberly Helms Lewis is sworn into her new position

Nuevo Fiscal del Condado de Merced

Kimberly Helms Lewis fue jurada a su nueva posición

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MERCED CITY COUNCIL SWEARING-IN OF NEW AND RE-ELECTED COUNCIL MEMBERS AND A FAREWELL TO OTHERS

JURAMENTACIÓN DE NUEVOS Y RECIÉN ELIGIDOS MIEMBROS DEL AYUNTAMIENTO DE LA CIUDAD DE MERCCED Y UNA DESPEDIDA A OTROS

FERNANDO ECHEVARRIA

Newly Elected to Merced City Council representing District 2

Recién elegido al Ayuntamiento de la Ciudad de Merced

Representando Distrito #2

KEVIN BLAKE

Re-elected to the Merced City Council representing District 4

Reelegido al Ayuntamiento de la Ciudad de Merced

Representando Distrito #4

DELRAY SHELTON

Newly Elected to Merced City Council representing District 6

Recién elegido al Ayutamiento de la Ciudad de Merced

Representando Distrito #6A la izquierda, Mike Belluomini y a la derecha Josh Pedro-zo, miembros salientes del Concilio que se les demostró un agradecimiento por su servicio a la comunidad de Merced.

At left, Mike Belluomini and at right Josh Pedro-zo, outgoing city council members were show an expression of gratitude for their service to the com-munity of Merced.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Día de Martin Luther King, Jr.

Merced MLK March

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In December I hosted an Informational Breakfast at Los Banos High School. Several key stakeholders were invited to receive information and updates on a variety of School District related topics. As the attendees represented a wide variety of LBUSD perspectives, the conversation and fellowship were very productive. It was suggested by the stakeholders in attendance that the District host more events like this to get input from the community. LBUSD took the top two honors in the Elementary Spelling Bee at the Merced County’s Annual Spelling Bee this week. Harneet Sandhu, a 4th grader at Westside Elementary School, won her respective contest. During the elementary bee, Sandhu clinched the first-place position when the other remaining spellers were knocked out of the competition with the word ecstasy. Arvin Judge, a 5th grader at Miano, took second place at the elementary level. The elementary spelling bee was held Dec. 5th at Atwater Valley Community School. Samika Judge, a 7th grader, from Los Banos Junior High, placed 3rd at the Junior High Merced County Spelling Bee that was held on December 6, 2018 at MCOE. We are proud to report that Henry Miller Elementary is making great strides as it relates to the implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS). Jason Waltman and Donna Murphy recently completed the PBIS Tier 3 master facilitator academy. The pair will be partnering with MCOE to train other schools in the County in PBIS Tier 3. As you are aware, PBIS is a nationally used evidence-based proactive approach to establishing the social culture and behavioral supports that are needed for all students to achieve academic, emotional, and social success. Los Banos Elementary recently completed a productive partnership with the San Joaquin Valley Air Control District (SJVACD). The school has been working collaboratively with the agency by allowing them to house and operate an air quality monitoring device on the campus. As the test period has ended, SJVACD will be retrieving the device but are very appreciative of the opportunity to partner with us. Lorena Falasco Elementary recently hosted an Imagine Learning Showcase in November where educators from across Merced County gathered to learn and see Imagine Learning in action. The showcase experience included classroom observations and a presentation from two teachers who have mastered the use of Imagine learning in the classroom. There is also good news at Los Banos Junior High. The Tiger Titans (STEM Robotics and MESA students) took 1st place in Core Values and advanced to the Central California Championship on that took place on December 15th. Please join us in congratulating Mr. Jesse Bellinger, Mr. Jim Foster, Emily Arellano, Lindbergh Arrocena, Ema de Alba, Elias Malfabon, Steven Pimental, Ryan Luzette San Pedro, and Emiliano Villa Barrios. On a related note, Los Banos High School will be piloting the Point Break Program. The Point Break and Stand Together Program provides anti-bullying, pro-social/emotional workshops. The workshops are coordinated by Dr. Jennifer Jones with Merced County Behavioral Health and funded by a grant. The goal is to provide mental health support specifically in Los Banos. The Point Break Program is research based and validated, and is recognized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). There are four areas that are considered to have a statistically significant change in student behavior: 1) reduction in bullying, 2) reduction in gossip, 3) improvement in openness of expression, and 4) improvement in one’s overall outlook on life. We are eager to see the results of this work. We are making great progress and I continue to be proud of the many things that we have accomplished collectively. There is a sense of pride and team spirit that permeates our School District.

En diciembre fuí el anfitrión de un desayuno informativo en la preparatoria de Los Baños. Varias partes interesadas clave fueron invitados para recibir información y actualizaciones en una variedad de temas relatadas al distrito escolar. Así como los asistentes representaban una amplia variedad de perspectivas del distrito escolar de Los Baños, la conversación y el compañerismo fueron muy productivos. Se sugerió por las partes interesadas en asistencia que el distrito tuviera más eventos como estos para recibir comentarios de la comunidad. El distrito escolar de Los Baños recibió los primeros honores en el Concurso de Deletreo elemental en el Concurso de Deletreo anual del Condado de Merced. Harneet Sandhu, un estudiante del grado 4 en la escuela primaria Westside, ganó el concurso que le correspondía. Durante el concurso elemental, Sandhu aseguró el primer lugar cuando los demás fueron eliminados de la competición con la palabra ecstasy. Arvin Judge, estudiante del grado 5 de la escuela Miano, tomó segundo lugar en el nivel elemental. El concurso de deletreo elemental se llevó a cabo el 5 de diciembre en la escuela comunitaria Atwater Valley. Samika Judge, estudiante del grado 7, de la escuela intermedia Los Baños Junior High terminó en tercer lugar en el Concurso de

Deletreo de Intermedia del Condado de Merced que se sostuvo el 6 de diciembre en las oficinas de Educación del Condado de Merced. Estamos orgullosos de reportar que la escuela primaria Henry Miller está haciendo grandes progresos como se relata a la implementación de Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) ( Intervención de Comportamiento y Soportes). Recientemente, Jason Waltman y Donna Murphy completaron la academia de máster facilitador del tercer nivel de PBIS. Como saben, PBIS es un enfoque proactivo basado en la evidencia utilizado por la nación para establecer la cultura social y soportes conductuales que se necesitan para todos los estudiantes para lograr el éxito académico, emocional y social. Recienmente, la escuela elemental Los Baños completó una asociación productiva con el San Joaquin Valley Air Control District (SJVACD) (el Distrito del Control del Aire del Valle San Joaquin). La escuela ha estado trabajando colaborativamente con la agencia permitiéndolos a tener y operar un aparato de minotoreo de la calidad del aire en el campus. Como se ha terminado el período de prueba, SJVACD recuperá el aparato pero están muy agradecidos por la oportunidad de asociarse con nosotros. Recientemente, la escuela primaria Lorena Falasco acogió el escaparate Imagina Aprender (Imagine Learning Showcase) en noviembre donde educadores de por todo el Condado de Merced se unieron para aprender y ver Imaginar Aprender en acción. La experiencia del escaparate incluyó observaciones de aulas y una presentación de dos maestros quienes han dominado el uso de Imaginar Aprender en el aula. Otras nuevas noticias son de la preparatoria Los Baños High. Los Titanes Tigre (estudiantes de MESA Y Robótica STEM) tomaron el primer lugar en los Valores Fundamentales y avanzaron al Campeonato de California Central el 15 de diciembre. Únase a nosotros para felicitar al Sr. Jesse Bellinger, Sr. Jim Foster, Emily Arellano, Lindbergh Arrocena, Ema de Alba, Elias Malfaban, Steven Pimentel, Ryan Luzette San Pedro, y Emiliano Villa Barrios. En una nota relacionada, la preparatoria Los Baños High pilotará el programa Point Break. El programa Point Break y Stand Toether proporcionan talleres de lucha contra la intimidación y pro social/emocional. Los talleres son coordinados por la Dra. Jennifer Jones de la agencia Salud Conductual del Condado de Merced y es financiado por una beca. El objetivo es de proveer soporte de salud mental especificamente en Los Baños. El programa Point Break está basado en la investigación y validado, y es reconocido por la administración de Servicios de Drogadicción y Salud Mental (SAMHSA). Hay cuatro áreas que se consideran tener un cambio estadísticamente significativo en el comportamiento del estudiante: 1) reducción en la lucha contra la intimidación, 2) reducción de chismes, 3) mejoramiento en la franqueza de la expresión, y 4) el mejoramiento en la perspectiva general de la vida. Estamos ansiosos de ver los resultados de este trabajo. Estamos progresando y yo continuo de estar orgulloso de todas las cosas que hemos logrado colectivamente. Hay un sentido de orgullo y espíritu de equipo que penetra nuestro distrito escolar.

Dr. Mark MarshalSuperintendent/Superintendente

Los Banos Unified School District

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(209) 724-20001205 W. 18th StreetMerced, CA 95340

Business Services Department

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ANA RODRIGUEZNewly elected to

Los Banos Unified School Board

Recién elegida a la mesa directiva del

Distrito Escolar Los Banos Unificado

ANTHONY PARREIRARe-elected to

Los Banos Unified School Board

Re-elegido a la mesa directiva del

Distrito Escolar Los Banos Unificado

MARLENE SMITHRe-elected to

Los Banos Unified School

BoardRe-elegida a la

mesa directiva del Distrito Escolar

Los Banos Unificado Dr. Mark Marshal Superintendent

Swears in the board members

Dr. Mark MarshalSuperintendente

toma juramento de los miem-bros de la mesa directiva

RAY MARTINEZRe-elected to

Los Banos Unified School

BoardRe-elegido a la

mesa directiva del Distrito Escolar

Los Banos Unificado

Left to Right/de Izquierda a Derecha: Dr. Mark Marshal, Superintendent/Superintendente de of Los Banos Unified School District; Ms. Goin-Soares, Dis-trict/o #2; Ms. Marlene Smith, District/o #3; Mr. An-thony Parreira, District/o #5; Mr. Ray Martinez, Dis-trict/o #7; Mrs. Margaret A. Benton, District/o #6; Ms. Anahi Rodriguez, District/o #1; and Mr. Gary Munoz,

Distict/o #4

Los Banos Unified School District Board of Trustees

Miembros de la Junta Directiva delDistrito Escolar de Los Banos

Unificado

President’s day

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It literally fell out of the sky. A weather balloon launched by some Stanford University engineering students fell into a Le Grand farmer’s field and it may be the seed for a scientific partnership between curious future scientists and equally inquisitive Le Grand youngsters. Scott Borba, superintendent of the Le Grand Union Elementary School District, is excited about the prospects of partnering with the Stanford Space Initiative to continue space exploration. Borba explained a Stanford student emailed the school district, wanting local folks to be on the lookout for the balloon, one of three launched by the group, which is a club of newer students with a deep interest in science. She sent the coordinates where the balloon likely fell. “Opportunities like this don’t fall from the sky every day,” Borba said. “There’s no end to the possibilities.” Borba had his middle school students write a three-paragraph essay detailing their interests in working with Stanford students on future space exploration. Eight students responded with essays describing their motivation to get involved. Armed with the coordinates, Borba and the school’s vice principal went out to search for the balloon but came back empty-handed. Local residents thought the general location might be on Mario Bianchi’s farm and he was asked to keep an eye out for the balloon. A couple days later, Bianchi found it and brought it to the school office. Students with the 200-member Stanford Space Initiative want to be the first university to explore space. Borba said his students are equally inquisitive and have formed the Le Grand Space Initiative. One video conference between the Palo Alto-based Stanford students and their Le Grand counterparts has already taken place and another more extensive session is planned late this winter or early next spring. Borba has a larger mission in mind — he wants his Le Grand students to realize they can go to Stanford one day and that attending the prestigious university is more than a faraway dream. The 2-foot by 8-inch weather balloon was made of a Styrofoam block encircled with duct tape and a latex balloon that had popped. The balloon had a GPS system and a camera. They recovered its experiment: a raw egg that survived the high-altitude journey without breaking, along with some coins. Stanford students launched three weather balloons. Two were recovered in the Hollister area. The intent was for the balloons to reach 92,000 feet, which is considered part of the space realm. Borba is wondering why his students can’t collaborate with their Stanford counterparts and launch their own balloons. What will be sent up has yet to be determined. Sixth-grader Lena Harris would like to see Oobleck be launched on a weather balloon. Simply made with water and flour, the substance glamorized by Dr. Seuss fascinates Harris. “When you put a good amount of force on it, it hardens and acts like a solid. On the other hand, when you lightly touch it or submerge your hand or finger, it acts like a liquid. It really is an interesting experiment and toy,” Harris wrote in her essay. She’s intrigued to know how Oobleck will react and if it would solidify or melt. Her great uncle worked with weather balloons in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, to determine the point where freezing took place. That way it could be determined where jets could fly without a telltale contrail that the North Vietnamese could use to shoot them down. Seventh-grader Thomas Walling would like to use a weather balloon to send various objects into space to see how they resist the cold or what their breaking point is. He would like to send one of those plastic parachute Army men and watch the balloon slowly fall down. Stanford students are studying atmospheric pressure and weather patterns to determine the effects of altitude. One project the Stanford club students are considering is sending a balloon up and then launching a rocket from space. “A lot of my sixth to eighth grade students are fascinated, too,” Borba said. “What if they sent their own payload up? I want them to learn and be engaged in the process. Our kids are inquisitive as well as those at Stanford.” Borba jokingly said he is holding the Stanford balloon hostage so the two groups can collaborate on a project. With this undertaking, the sky’s the limit

Literalmente cayó del cielo. Un globo meteorológico lanzado por unos estudiantes ingenieros de la Universidad Stanford cayó en el campo de un granjero de Le Grand y puede ser la semilla para una asociación científica entre curiosos científicos futuros e igualmente inquisitivos jovenes de Le Grand. Scott Borba, superintendente del Distrito Escolar Elemental de Le Grand Union, está emocionado sobre las perspectivas de asociarse con la Iniciativa Espacial de Stanford para continuar exploración espacial. Borba explicó que un estudiante de Stanford envió un correo electrónico al disrito escolar, queriendo que personas locales estuvieran en la vigilancia por el globo, uno de tres lanzados por el grupo, lo cual es un club de estudiantes más nuevos con un interés profundo en las ciencias. Ella mandó las coordenadas donde el globo probablemente cayó. “Oportunidades como esto no caen del cielo todos los días,” dijo Borba. “Las posibilidades no tienen fin.” Los estudiantes de la escuela intermedia de Borba escribieron un ensayo de tres párafos detallando sus intereses en trabajar con estudiantes de Stanford en el futuro de la exploración espacial. Ocho estudiantes respondieron con ensayos describiendo su motivación por estar involucrados. Armados con las coordenadas, Borba y el ayudante al director de la escuela fueron a buscar el globo pero regresaron sin nada. Residentes locales pensaron que tal vez la localidad general sería en la granja de Mario Bianchi y se le pidió que mantuviera vigilancia para el globo. Unos cuantos días después, Bianchi lo encontró y lo llevó a la oficina de la escuela. Los estudiantes de 200 miembros de la Iniciativa Espacial de Stanford quieren ser la primera Universidad de explorar el espacio exterior. Borba dijo que sus estudiantes están igualmente inquisitivos y han formado la Iniciativa Espacial de Le Grand. Ya ha ocurrido una conferencia de video entre estudiantes de Stanford basados en Palo Alto y sus homólogos de Le Grand y otra sesión más extensiva está programado para este invierno o temprano en la próxima primavera. Borba tiene una misión más grande en mente---él quiere que sus estudiantes de Le Grand se den cuenta que algún día ellos pueden asistir la Universidad de Stanford y que asisitir la Universidad prestigiosa es más que un sueño lejos. El globo meteorológico de 2 pies por 8 pulgadas se constuyó de bloque de espuma de Poliestireno rodeado con cinta adhesiva plateada y globo de látex que se había reventado. El globo tenía un sistema GPS y una cámara. Ellos recubrieron su experimento: un huevo crudo que sobrevivió el viaje de altitud alto sin quebrarse, junto con unas monedas. Los estudiantes de Stanford lanzaron tres globos meteorológicos. Dos fueron recuperados en la área de Hollister. La intención fue que los globos llegaran a 92,000 pies, lo cual se considera parte de el reino espacial. Borba se pregunta por qué sus estudiantes no pueden colaborar con sus homólogos de Stanford y lanzar sus propios globos. Todavía no se determina que será lo que se lanzará. A Lena Harris del grado sexto le gustaría ver lanzar Oobleck en un globo meteorológico. Sencillamente hecho con agua y harina, la sustancia glamorizada porDr. Seuss la fascina. “Cuando se le pone una buena cantidad de fuerza, se endurece y es como un sólido. Por otro lado, cuando se toque ligeramente o sumerja su mano o dedo, es como un liquido. Verdaderamente es un experimento y juguete interesante, escribió Haris en su ensayo. Ella está intrigada por saber como Oobleck reaccionará y si se solodifique o se redita. Su gran tío trabajó con globos meteorológicos en la marina estadounidense durante la Guerra de Vietnam, para determinar el punto donde la congelación ocurrió. De esa manera se pueda determinar donde los aviones pueden volar sin reveladoras que los Vietnamese del norte puedan usar para derribarlos. A Thomas Walling del grado séptimo le gustaría usar un globo meteorológico para enviar varios objetos al espacio exterior para ver como resisten el clima frío o cual es su punto de ruptura. Le gustaría enviar una de las paracaídas de plástico de hombre del ejercito y mirar el globo caer lentamente. Estudiantes de Stanford están estudiando presión atmosférica y los patrones del clima para determinar los efectos de la altitud. Un proyecto que están considerando los estudiantes del club de Stanford es enviar un globo para arriba y luego lanzar un cohete del espacio exterior. “Muchos de mis estudiantes del grado seis y ocho también están fascinados, dice Borba. “¿Que si ellos enviaran sus cargas útiles propias?” Quiero que ellos aprendan y que participen en el proceso. Nuestros chicos son inquisitivos tanto como esos de Stanford. En broma Borba dijo que está manteniendo secuestrado el globo de Stanford para que los dos grupos puedan colaborar en un proyecto. Con esta tarea, el cielo es el limite.

Le Grand Elementary Students Work With Stanford to Recover Weather Balloon

Estudiantes de la Escuela Primaria Le Grand Trabajan con Stanford para Recuperar el Globo Meteorológico

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One by one the newest Merced College Board of Trustees made their way to the front of the Margaret Randolph Conference Room and took their oath in front of a packed house. Newly elected board members John Pedrozo, Sue Chappell and Mario Mendoza were introduced to the Merced College community at the monthly Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12. The board consists of seven elected officials, each representing a region in Merced County. Its purpose is to support the mission, vision and core values of the Merced Community College District, while helping to ensure equitable access and success to all students. Departing trustees Dennis Jordan, Cindy Lashbrook and Leonel Villarreal gave a few parting words before giving way to their replacements. Lashbrook and Jordan were the board’s longest tenured members, having served the last eight years. “I’m proud to have this opportunity to serve this institution that has played such a pivotal role in our community,” Pedrozo said. “I’m ready to get to work alongside my fellow board members and continue to build upon the excitement and momentum that President (Chris) Vitelli has brought to the campus.”

Uno por uno los nuevos miembros del Consejo de Colegio Merced se acercaron a la sala de conferencias Margaret Randolph y juraron su cargo en frente de una audiencia llena. Los nuevos electos John Pedrozo, Sue Chappell y Mario Mendoza fueron presentados a la comunidad del Colegio Merced en la reunión mensual del consejo.del martes, 12 de diciembre. La junta directiva se compone de siete electos, cada uno que representa una región del Condado de Merced. Su propósito es de apoyar la misión, la visión, y los valores centrales del distrito del colegio comunitario Merced, mientras ayudan asegurar el acceso equitativo y el éxito para todos los estudiantes.

Salientes del consejo de fideicomisarios Dennis Jordan, Cindy Lashbrook y Leonel Villareal dieron unas últimas palabras antes de darles paso a los reemplazantes. Lashbrook y Jordan eran los fideicomisarios más antiguos del consejo, que han desempeñado en los últimos ocho años. “Yo estoy orgulloso de tener esta oportunidad de servirle a esta institución que ha tenido un papel tan clave en nuestra comunidad,” dijo Pedrozo. “Estoy listo para trabajar junto con mis colegas del colegio y continuar a construir sobre el entusiasmo y el impulso que el presidente (Chris) Vittelli ha traído al campus.”

Merced College Welcomes Newest Board of Trustees Members

El Colegio Merced da la Bienvenida a los Nuevos Miembros del Consejo

The Merced County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosts a Ribbon Cutting

and Grand Opening of Infinite Loop Laundry, owners Peter

and Tina Liang

La Cámara de Comercio Hispana del Condado de Merced celebra la nueva

lavandería Infinite Loop Laundry,

dueños Peter y Tina Liang 1109 Loughborough Drive

Merced

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¡GRATIS!CLASES de Inglés y CiudadaníaClases de Inglés: Lunes y Miércoles 1 - 3 p.m.

Clases de Ciudadanía: Martes y Jueves, 1- 3 p.m.

Lugar: Academia de Fútbol de Merced Centro de Padres/Jovenes en el Parque Stephen Leonard 640 Calle “T” Merced, CA 95341

Para más información llamar al (209) 724-0850

Katie Bass, owner of San Joaquin Drug in Planada is honored as one of the recipients of the 2018 Merced Sun Star “20

Under 40” program for young, bright, and emerg-ing leaders in the commu-

nity.

Katie pictured here with Joe Kieta, an executive of

the Merced Sun-Star.

Katie Bass, duena de la farmacia San Joaquin

en Planada, reconocida como una de las miem-

bras joven, inteligente, y surgiente de la comuni-

dad en el 2018 programa del periodico Merced Sun-Star “20 Bajo 40”

Katie en la foto con Joe Kieta, uo de los ejecutivos

del periodico Merced Sun-Star.

Katie wih parents Mary & Mike BassKatie con sus padres Mary y Mike Bass

Katie with her husband and other family membersKatie con su esposo y otros miembros de la familia

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Rebecca Martinez is

Merced College’s

Student of the Month for October 2018

Rebecca Martinez was born in Mexico and became a naturalized citizen at 15. She lives in Livingston with her family. When she graduated from Livingston High, she had to put her educational goals on hold for a time in order to help support her family.

“She has never given up that dream, and although being a student has created challenges for her and her family … she has a strong belief in herself and knows that the sacrifices she is making now, will pay off in the future,” Professor Jeanie Clifford said.

Now she is able to attend Merced College and we are so pleased to have her! Martinez chose Merced College for our reputation as a school of excellence. Our college motto, “Students are our focus and we are known by their success,” is important to her.

In fact, Rebecca took Professor Clifford’s class along with her daughter. Based on her scholarships, grades and professor recommendations, she is an exceptional role model to her daughters and to anyone fortunate enough to know her.

“She is the kind of student who reaches out to others to offer help and assistance. Students who worked with her in my class benefitted from her intellect, compassion, and uplifting comments,” Clifford said.

Martinez is pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education and Professor Clifford, her nominating professor, states that Rebecca was concerned that class would be difficult.

“Her fears were unwarranted, and she has earned a 4.0 GPA in her courses,” Clifford said. “She has been attending Merced College for three years and looks forward to becoming a member of one of our honor societies.”

Rebecca Martinez fue nacida en Mexico y se naturalizó cuidadana estadounidense a los 15 años. Ella vive en Livingston con su familia. Cuando se graduó de la preparatoria de Livingston, ella puso sus metas educativos en espera por un tiempo para poder apoyar a su familia. Ella nunca ha renunciado ese sueño, y aunque ser un estudiante ha creado retos para ella y su familia …ella cree fuertamente en si misma y sabe que el sacrificio que hace hoy va a pagar en el futuro, dijo la profesora Jeanie Clifford.

¡Ahora ella puede asistir al Colegio Merced y nosotros estamos muy contentos de tenerla! Martinez seleccionó a Colegio Merced por nuestra reputación como una escuela de excelencia. Nuestro lema, “Los estudiantes son nuestro enfoque y somos conocidos por sus éxitos,” es importante para ella.

De hecho, Rebecca tomó la clase de la Profesora Clifford junto con su hija. Basado en sus becas, calificaciones y recomendaciones de profesores, ella es un modelo de papel excepcional a sus hijas y a cualquier persona que sea afortunado de conocerla. “Ella es el tipo de estudiante que llega a otros para ofrecerles ayuda. Los estudiantes que trabajaron con ella en mi clase se beneficiaron de su intelecto, compasión, y comentarios edificantes,” dijo Clifford.

Martinez está persiguiendo una Licenciatura en Educación de la primaria infancia y la profesora Clifford, la profesora que la nominó, comenta que Rebecca estaba preocupada de que la clase sería dificil.

“Sus temores estaban justificados, y ella obtuvo un promedio de 4.0 puntos de grado en sus cursos,” dijo Clifford. “Ella ha asistido el Colegio Merced por tres años y espera convertirse en miembro de una de nuestras sociedad de honor.”

Rebecca MartinezStudent of the Month

Rebecca MartinezEl estudiante del mes

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MCOE, Probation Department Partner for Phoenix Project

A collaborative project between the Merced County Office of Educa-tion and the county’s probation office is giving participants a new chance to live productive lives and contribute to society. It’s the Phoenix Project and like the proverbial bird rising from the ashes, a dozen graduates have completed the voluntary training program and eight of them have already found jobs. Holly Newlon, MCOE director of educational services, said Phoenix Project participants are feeling a sense of hope for the future and they’re realizing they have talents. “Research has shown how the dignity of a job and employment is a proven factor helping people not return to crime. People who have not been successful yet are getting a feeling they are smart and just need an opportunity to demonstrate they are smart,” Newlon said. Toula Moua-Eccles, a career educator with the Educational Services office at MCOE, also is encouraged by the program’s early success. “It’s given them a lot of hope,” Moua-Eccles said. “It’s life-changing; their lives are changed and all the lives around them, their parents, chil-dren, friends and families. They are also talking with others and sharing their successes by word-of-mouth.” Jeff Kettering, the county’s chief probation officer, praises the pro-gram. “This collaboration with MCOE has given our clients a chance to show that individuals can change the path their lives have taken. The success seen during the first year of the Phoenix Project has exceeded my ex-pectations and I look forward to seeing continued success in the future.” Kettering said. Howard Nelson, 53, of Merced said he would recommend Phoenix to anybody, especially young people. He’s a finish carpenter who complet-ed six months of classes and is certified in numerous skill sets. He helped build a greenhouse at Merced County Juvenile Hall along with an 8-foot by 10-foot house. “It is real helpful,” Nelson said. “The staff is excellent and they take care of you. Anyone who is an ex-convict or felon can do this program. It’s cost-free and anyone on probation or parole should jump on the wag-on. You have got to want change in order to change.” Phoenix Project costs are funded through probation money and partic-ipants are referred to the program through probation officers. Fifty-two people have been referred for training and only six have dropped out. Newlon said there’s an 88 percent completion rate and that is incredibly high. Moua-Eccles said participants’ transportation costs, uniforms, inter-view clothes and necessary work tools have been furnished. Bus passes and transportation stipends for those who must travel for training are provided and Phoenix has helped its

clients get driver’s licenses and birth certificates. Newlon said the most common age group of participants is 35 to 44; the oldest was 56 and anyone over 18 can take part. Free tutoring is offered so participants can get their GED. Typically, about half of those referred will attend a series of seminars and then meet with Moua-Eccles who helps assess their natural strengths and interests and what might be needed to bolster mathematics and aca-demic skills. She helps her clients come up with a career action plan and sees they get the career training to fulfill high-demand jobs. Newlon said the end goal of the year-round program is to help people get and stay employed and reduce recidivism. She foresees the program continuing for some time and notes it’s making an impact. Moua-Eccles said participants have enrolled in classes in truck driving, maintenance mechanic, construction, welding and solar installations; all fields with high demand for qualified workers. She meets with participants to go over career assessment results and talk about any personal barriers to advancement. They hone in on voca-tional interests and what the person wants to do professionally. “Their confidence level starts medium and then goes high; their con-fidence goes through the roof,” Moua-Eccles said. Jamieson Diaz of Dos Palos has just gotten hired as a truck driver for Button Transportation of Merced. The 45-year-old Phoenix graduate will go to Dixon to attend company orientation and then drive 18-wheelers hauling agricultural products throughout the state. “I knew I wanted to find a career. I enjoy driving and the scenery. Phoenix is a good experience; it’s excellent and they got me focused about what would be best for me. Truck driving was at the top of my list. It was a process but I was willing to do it,” Diaz said. Diaz said God had a plan for his life. He was determined from the start and is grateful for all that has been done for him. He attended the truck driving school through Advanced Career Institute. William Swindle of Hilmar just got hired as an industrial mainte-nance mechanic at Foster Farms. The 41-year-old said you get out of it what you put into it. He attended Modesto Technical College for seven months. “I’m blessed to have had the opportunity. Seize the opportunity if you get the chance,” Swindle said.

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Un proyecto colaborativo entre la Oficina de Educación del Condado de Merced y la oficina del departamento de Libertad Vigilada del condado de Merced les está dando a sus participantes una nueva oportunidad para vivir vidas productivas y contribuir a la sociedad. Es el Proyecto Phoenix y como el pájaro proverbial que renace de las cenizas, una docena de los graduados han completado el programa de capacitación voluntaria y ocho de ellos ya encontraron trabajos. Holly Newlon, directora de servicios educativos de la Oficina de Educación del Condado de Merced, dijo que los participantes del Proyecto Phoenix están con un sentimiento de esperanza por el futuro y se están dando cuenta que tienen talentos. “Las estudios han demostrado como la dignidad de un trabajo y empleo es un factor clave comprobado ayudando a gente de no regresar al crimen. Gente que todavía no ha tenido éxito están sintiéndose que tienen la inteligencia y solamente necesitan la oportunidad de demostrar que son inteligentes,” dice Newlon. Toula Moua-Eccles, una educadora de carreras con la oficina de Servicios Educativos de la Oficina de Educación del Condado de Merced, también está impresionada con el éxito temprano del programa. “Les ha brindado mucha esperanza,” dijo Moua-Eccles. “Es un cambio de vida; sus vidas han cambiado, y todas las vidas alrededor de ellos, sus padres, hijos, amigos y familias. Ellos también hablan con otros y están compartiendo sus logros de boca en boca.” Jeff Kettering, el agente principal de libertad condicional, elogia el programa. “Esta colaboración con la Oficina de Educación del Condado de Merced le ha dado a nuestros clientes una oportunidad para demostrar que individuos pueden cambiar el camino que ha tomado su vida. El logro que se ha visto durante el primer año del Proyecto Phoenix ha superado mis expectativas y espero ver éxito continuado en el futuro,” dijo Kettering. Howard Nelson, 53, de Merced dijo que él le recomendaría Phoenix a cualquiera persona, especialmente a los jovenes. Él es un carpintero de terminar que completó seis meses de clases y está certificado en numerosas habilidades. Él ayudo construir un invernadero en el centro de detención juvenil del Condado de Merced junto con una casa de 8 por 10 pies. “Es muy útil,” dijo Nelson. “El personal es excelente y los cuidan. Cualquiera persona que sea un ex-convicto o criminal pueden hacer este programa. No hay ningun costo y cualquiera que esté en libertad condicional deberían de subirse al carro. Uno tiene que querer cambiar para poder cambiar.” Los costos de el Proyecto Phoenix son financiados a través de dinero de libertad condicional y participantes son referidos al programa a través de los agents de vigiliancia. Cincuenta y dos personas han sido referidos para entrenamiento y solamente seis se han salido. Newlon dijo que hay una tasa de finalización de 88 por ciento y eso es increíblemente alto. Moua-Eccles dijo que los costos de la transportación de los participantes, los uniformes, ropa de entrevistar y herramienta de trabajo necesario han sido proporcionados. Estipendios de pases para el auotobús y transportación se proporcionan para aquellos que tienen que viajar para la capacitación y Phoenix ha ayudado a sus clientes obtener licencias de conducir y certificados de nacimiento. Newlon dijo que el grupo de participantes de edad más común es 35 a 44; el más viejo era de 56 y cualquiera más de 18 años puede participar. Se ofrece tutorial para que los participantes reciban su título de educación general.

Típicamente, como la mitad de aquellos que son referidos asistirán una serie de seminarios y luego se juntarán con Moua-Eccles quien les ayuda evaluar sus fortalezas y intereses naturales y que sería lo que necesitan para reforzar las matemáticas y habilidades académicos. Ella le ayuda a sus clientes crear un plan de acción de carrera y asegura que ellos obtengan la capacitación de carrera para cumplir con los trabajos de alta demanda. Newlon dijo que el objetivo final del programa de todo el año es de ayudar a gente obtener y mantener un trabajo y reducir reincidencia. Ella ve el programa continuar por mucho tiempo y nota que está haciendo un impacto. Moua-Eccles dijo que participantes se han inscrito en clases de conducir camiones, mantenimiento mecánico, la construcción, la soldadura e instalaciones solares; todas áreas de alta demanda para trabajadores calificados. Ella se reune con participantes para repasar los resultados de la evaluación de carrera y hablar sobre cualquieras barreras personales al progreso. Se dirigen en los intereses vocacionales y lo que quiera hacer la persona profesionalmente. “Su nivel de confiabilidad empieza mediano luego se sube alto; su confianza se va por el techo,” dijo Moua-Eccles. Jamieson Diaz de Dos Palos acaba de ser contratado como un conductor de camion por Button Transportation de Merced. El graduado de Phoenix de 45 años irá a Dixon a asistir la capacitación de la companía y luego conducir camiones de 18 ruedas transportando productos agrícoles por todo el estado. “Yo sabía que quiería encontrar una carrera. Me gusta conducir y el escenario. Phoenix es una buena experiencia; es excelente y ellos me enfocaron sobre lo que sería mejor para mí. Conducir un camion estaba a lo más alto de mi lista. Fue un proceso pero yo estaba dispuesto de hacerlo,” dijo Diaz. Diaz dijo que Dios tenía un plan para su vida. Él estaba comprometido desde el inicio y está muy agradecido por lo que han hecho para él. El asistió la escuela de conducción de camion a través del Instituto de Carrera Avanzada (Advanced Career Institute). William Swindle de Hilmar acaba de ser contratado como un mecánico de mantenimiento de industria en Foster Farms. El hombre de 41 años dijo que lo que sale de ella se pone en ella. Él asistió al colegio de Técnica de Modesto por siete meses. Estoy bendecido de haber tenido la oportunidad. Aprovechar la oportunidad si se ofrece la oportunidad,” dijo Swindle.

Dr. Steve Tietjen

ToulaMoua-Eccles

Jeff Kettering

MCOE, Departamento de Libertad Condicional Colaboran para el

Proyecto Phoenix

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V.A. Immigration Services

1622 K Street, Merced, CA 95340 (209) 349-0323

Recent immigration services have passed a new law regarding husbands and wives of legal residents that are now able to solicit a petition to avoid deportation. Virginia Alonso serving the County of Merced for over 15 years, can help you. The offices of Virginia Alonso will help you with multiple services including family petitions, status adjustments, citizenship, renewal of , processing through the consulate, DACA and can help domestic violence victims qualify for the U visa. Furthermore, we they services in American passports, photos y much more. Call them today!

El servicio de immigración acaba de implementar una nueva ley donde los esposos y esposas de los residentes legales ya pueden solicitar el perdón aquí en los estados unidos para evitar el castigo. Virginia Alonso, sirviendo el condado de Merced por más de 15 años, le puede ayudar. Las oficinas de Virginia Alonso les ayuda con multiple servicios como peticiones familiares, ajustes de status, la ciudadanía, renovación de mica, proceso consular, DACA y si sufre de la violencia doméstica podría calificar por la U visa. Además, se ofrecen servicios de pasaportes americanos, fotos, y mucho más. Llame hoy!

Virginia F. AlonsoOwner/Propietaria

¡Estamos aquí para ayudarle a nuestra

comunidad con cualquier necesidad

inmigratoria!

We are here to help our community with

any immigration needs!

Sirviendo la Comunidad por mas de 15 anos

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Santa Nella CountyWater District

Patricia Ramos Anderson and Paul Vil-lareal of the community of Santa Nella were sworn in as elected officials for a second term on the board of the Santa Nella County Water District. One term is four years.

At right Patricia, family, and friends pose for a group photo in front of the Santa .Nella Water Services District of-fice.

Distrito de Agua deSanta Nella

Patricia Ramos Anderson y Paul Villa-real de la comunidad de Santa Nella fueron jurados como oficiales elegidos por un segundo periodo de gobierno en la mesa directiva del Distrito de Agua de Santa Nella.

A la izquierda, Patricia posada en una foto con miembros de su familia y amistades .

Patricia Ramos Anderson

PaulVillarreal

Ribbon Cutting of Small Business Development Center Office at UC Merced’s Venture Lab

Celebración de la nueva oficina de SBDC-Centro de Desarollo de Pequeñas Empresas

1735 M Street, Ste. 111Merced, CA 95340

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HARVEST PARK EDUCATIONAL

CENTER

557 W. 26th Street - Merced, CA 95340Call (209) 756-6777 - Email: [email protected]

After School & Summer Enrichment Camps

CENTRO EDUCATIVOHARVEST PARK

557 W. 26th Street - Merced, CA 95340Llamar al (209) 756-6777 - Correo Electrónico: [email protected]

Campos de Enriquecimiento después de escuela y de verano

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Soccer Academy MERCED

MERCEDAcademia de Fútbol de

Christmas Toy Give-Away

Latino Elected Officials Dinner Reception

Recepción de FuncionariosElectos Latinos

Entrega de Juguetes Navideños

Merced Soccer Academy Sends Off Another Soccer Player to the

Seattle Sounders Professional Club

La Academia de Fútbol de MercedEnvia Otro Jugador de Fútbol al

Club Profesional de los Seattle Sounders

The Merced Soccer Academy recently had another soccer player from their organization that was recruited to the Seattle Sounders U-15 professional club. Young Dwayne Ewing of Atwater is a humble 14 yr. old, 8th grade student from Mitchell Senior School in Atwater. Dwayne’s mother, Mariana Rivera, comments that Dwayne has been play-ing soccer since the age of 5. She added that she is very proud of him and has recognized his hard work and dediccation to the sport of soccer throughout the years. The Seattle Sounders will place him with a host family and a aining of the Seattly Sounders. (Picture below: Sitting at left is Fernano Aguilera.President of the Merced Soccer Academy; at center is Dwayne Ewing; at right is Dwayne’s mother, Mariana Rivera. Standing in back of Dwayne are Coaches Juan Mena Sandoval at left and Edgar Vasquez at right). Recientemente otro jugador de la Academia de Fútbol de Merced fue reclutado al club profesional de fútbol, los Seattle Sounders, en el grupo de los 15 años y menores. El joven Dwayne Ewing de Atwater es un joven humilde de 14 años, del octavo grado de la escuela Mitchell Senior en Atwater. La mamá de Dw ayne, Maiana Rivera, comenta que Dwayne ha ju-gado fútbol desde que tiene 5 años. Agregó que ella está muy orgullosa de él y que ha reconocido su trabajo duro y su dedicación al deporte de fútbol durante los años. Los Seattle Sounders lo colocarán con una familia anfitriona y le ayudarán financialmente como se desarollen sus habilidades de fútbol a través del entrenamiento de los Seattle Sounders. (En la foto: Sentado a la izquierda de Dwayne está Fernando Aguilera, presidente de la Academia de Fútbol de Merced; en el centro está Dwayne Ewing; a la derecha está la mamá de Dwayne, Mariana Rivera. De pie detrás de Dwayne están los entrenadores Juan Mena Sandoval a la izquierda y Edgar Vasquez a la derecha).

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Christmas Food Distribution / Distribución de Comida NavideñaCVOC

Former Merced County Supervisor, District 5, Jerry O’Banion sits at the head of the board of the Supervisors meeting that was held at the Old Courthouse Museum in his honor for his service as a supervisor since 1990, more than a quarter of a century. His colleagues, local officials, members from the public, and longtime friends paid their respects in celebration of his many achievements.

El ex supervisor del Condado de Merced, Distrito 5, Jerry O’Banion se sienta a la cabeza de la reunión de los su-pervisores del Condado de Merced que tomó lugar en el Museo del Antiguo Palacio de Justicia en honor de su ser-vicio público como supervisor desde 1990, un poco más de medio siglo. Sus colegas, oficiales electos, miebros del público general, y amigos de mucho tiempo celebraron sus logros durante los años.

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Child Support Customer Orientation

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Are you confused by the child support process?

If you want answers to your child support questions, come to Customer Orientation!

What are the benefits of establishing paternity for our children? How do I open a child support case? How can I get my license reinstated if it’s suspended due to delinquent

child support payments?

2019 ORIENTATION DATES February 20, 2019 April 24, 2019 June 26, 2019 August 21, 2019 October 23, 2019 December 4, 2019

Merced County Department of Child Support Services 3368 N. Highway 59, Merced CA

Training Room Suite I

Child support professionals will be available to answer questions in English and Spanish. For more information call 1-866-901-3212.

www.merceddcss.com

Cultural, learning experience and day of play at

Stephen Leonard Park! Feb 2 10:00-1:00pm

Feb 9 10:00-1:00pm

Feb 23 10:00-1:00pm

Sports and sportsmanship

African American role models and leaders of change

African inspired music and dance

Your kids can Play Their Way as they explore, create and discovertheir own interests and strengths with Play Adventures’ trained staff

and experience and enriching opportunity to learn about African American culture.

And YOU can learn more about our Caring for our Black Children Program https://www.mcoe.org/deptprog/earlyed/Pages/Caring-For-Our-Black-Children.aspx

For more information, please call: Samantha Thompson at 209-381-6719 or Naomi Susenik at 217-607-4902

 

2019 Regional Migrant Family ConferenceSembrando Valores Familiares, Cosechando Éxito Académico

Activitiesfor

all ages

Parents

JuniorHigh

High School

Elementary

With the goal ofgraduation from high school

Merced College3600 M St., Merced

Saturday, March 16Registration 8 AM

Workshops and Activities:9 AM - 3 PM

Recognition of:Honor Students,

Parents of the Year,Alumni of the Year,

Art Competition

For additional information, including regardingtransportation, speak with a member of the

Migrant Education Program orcall 800-722-2717.

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“A Day of Health” at Bloss House

Atwater Community

Discovery Day

¿Preguntas o Preocupaciones?Correo Electrónico

[email protected]

Expanding Your HorizonsConference

Photos from last year

Conferencia Expamding Your Horizons

Fotos del ano pasado

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El superintendente de las escuelas del Condado

de Merced, Dr. Steve Tietjen, también alcanza tiempo para saludar al

personal.

HMONGNEW YEAR