Worker Injured
Richard Puente, a housekeeping worker, was injured Monday morning when a motor driven cart ran over him and dragged him across the pavement in an alley area adjacent to the maintenance department, according to Brian Worley, director of facilities management.
The accident occurred as Puente was under the cart fixing the accelerator pedal. Paramedics responded immediately, and Puente was taken to a nearby hospital.
Puente sustained fractures to his collar bone, but was not hospitalized.
According to Joanne Gonzales, director of housekeeping services, Puente is doing fine and should be back to work in about one week.
Talkback
Affirmative action will be the focus of “Talkback,” LVTV’s live call-in television show. from 8-9 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 25.
Attorney Alan Favish will debate the merits of affirmative action with Dennis Falcon, research associate at the Tomas Rivera Center in Claremont.
Students are encouraged to call in and voice their opinions and ask questions of the guests. The number is (909) 596-8743.
Residents without cable may watch “Talkback” at the La Verne Community Center, 3660 D Street.
LVTV Channel 3 is La Verne’s community access channel.
—Amy Borer
